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Gifted students' value perceptions: differentiation to socio-demographic variables
Authors: BELDAĞ Adem
Published: September 2022

In Turkiye, Science and Art Centers (SACs) operate affiliated to the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in order to develop individual talents and raise awareness of gifted students in preschool, primary school, secondary school and high school without disrupting their regular schooling. It is of great importance for not only the individual happiness of gifted children but also for the entire society to identify them at an early age and educate them as required by their personal abilities. The aim of this study is to examine the value perceptions of gifted students studying at SACs against selected variables. It is a survey research designs. The study sample consists of 712 students attending SACs at 14 different provinces determined with the maximum diversity sampling method. The data were collected by using the “Perceptions for Values Scale” developed by Beldağ (2012) comprised of seven sub-dimensions. Data analysis was performed by applying t-test and One-Way Analysis of Variance. As a result, the variables of gender, mother's education level, grade level, TV program(s) watched, and interests (hobbies) were found to affect value acquisition of gifted students. In light of the study results, it is recommended to include more values education practices in the contents taught at SACs.
MAD4HatTeR v2
Authors: Aranda-Diaz Andres
Published: September 2022

This protocol has been adapted from Paragon Genomics CleanPlex® NGS Panel
Staphilococcus Aureus Sampling v1
Authors: Roca Cugat Mar
Published: September 2022

This protocol is intended to study the affectation of Staphilococcus Aureus, including the MRSA variant. It outlines the basic protocol for a multi-subject study.
MACROECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING THE FISHERIES SECTOR INVESTMENT
Authors: Rizal Achmad , Nurruhwati Isni , Apriliani Izza M
Published: September 2022

This research is intended to analyze how macroeconomic factors influence the level of fisheries investment in Bandung city. Economic factors analyzed in this study include inflation, interest rates, and Gross Domestic Regional Product (GDRP) in Bandung city in the period 2010-2017. The method used throughout this research is the Literature Survey method by using multiple linear regression analysis methods. The results of multiple linear regression tests through the F-test and T-test to prove to be no significant positive relationship between inflation and the level of fisheries investment in Bandung city. The results of the multiple regression test also showed an insignificant negative relationship between the interest rate and the level of investment in the fisheries sector in Bandung city. GDRP has a significant positive relationship with the level of fisheries investment in Bandung city. R Square Test (R2) shows a value of 0.913 which means that 91.3% of the proportion of investment in the fisheries sector from 2010-2017 can be attributed to the variable inflation, interest rates, and GDRP. While 8.7% is due to other variables outside the tested model. Keywords: Fisheries Investment, Macroeconomics, Inflation, Interest Rates, Gross Regional Domestic Product
MODERATING EFFECT OF PERSONALITY TRAITS ON THE INFLUENCE OF ISLAMIC FINANCIAL LITERACY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ISLAMIC FINANCIAL PLANNING
Authors: Rahmanita Nadya Dwi , Kusnendi Kusnendi , Utami Suci Aprilliani
Published: September 2022

Abstract. Islamic financial planning is a realization in applying maqashid sharia in terms of improving the welfare of an individual in relation to preserving faith, self, sense, posterity and wealth. This study aims to determine the effect of Islamic financial literacy reinforced by personality traits in the implementation of Islamic financial planning. This study uses purposive sampling - judgment sampling method with 138 respondents. This study also uses survey method with explanatory approach. The results of this study indicate that Islamic financial literacy has a significant predictor for Implementation of Islamic financial planning, after that conscientiousness and neuroticism have a significant effect on the relation of Islamic financial literacy with the implementation of Islamic financial planning, but other personality traits such as extroversion, agreeableness, and opennes to experience do not have significant effect on the relation of Islamic financial literacy with the implementation of Islamic financial planning.  Keyword. Islamic financial planning, Islamic financial literacy, personality traits
Profitability, Leverage, Company Size and Institutional Ownership with The Gender Diversification Moderation of The Board of Directors on Tax Avoidance
Authors: Siregar Amelia Oktrivina , Masri Indah , Susilawati Susilawati , Erlangga Aldy Putra
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this research is to examine whether the influence of profitability, leverage, company size and institutional ownership with moderation of board gender diversification on tax avoidance in the automotive sector manufacturing companies in the 2012-2019 period. The sample in this study consisted of four companies that entered consistently during the research year. The period used in this research is eight years, from 2012 until 2019. The analysis data technique is panel data regression. The method used is purposive sampling method. The results of this research indicate that partially the profitability variable has a negative effect on tax avoidance. Leverage has a negative effect on tax avoidance. Company size has a negative effect on tax avoidance. Institutional ownership has a negative effect on tax avoidance. Gender cannot moderate the effect of Profitability on Tax Avoidance. Gender can moderate the effect of Leverage on Tax Avoidance. Gender cannot moderate the effect of Company Size on Tax Avoidance. Gender cannot moderate the effect of Institutional Ownership on Tax Avoidance. While simultaneous testing shows that the variable profitability, leverage, company size, institutional ownership and gender affect tax avoidance.
The Role Of E-Commerce In Community Economic Resurgence Post Covid-19
Authors: Permatasari Oktaviani
Published: September 2022

Abstract. The COVID-19 epidemic has had a severe impact on the economic sector of the community. The implementation of PSBB and WFH makes it difficult for people to fulfill their daily needs, however technological developments have created new opportunities in business, one of which is E-Commerce, which is used by online business people.The purpose of this research is to what extent E-Commerce is in the revival of the community economy after COVID-19. The method used in this study uses the System Literature Review (SLR), by examining several sources used as material in finding and obtaining literature including books, articles, electronic media and the web.Based on the results of data analysis, E-Commerce is one of the sectors driving the Indonesian economy after COVID-19, but it must be accompanied by high optimism for all business actors, stakeholders and society so that national economic conditions can rise after COVID -19.Keyword. e-commerce; community economic resurgence; post-COVID-19
International Tax Avoidance Practice in ASEAN-4 Multinational Company
Authors: Masri Indah
Published: September 2022

This study held an evaluation on the role of Tax Risk Management and Government Governance in accordance with international tax practice with tax avoidance. This study uses panel data from year 2010 to 2016 of multinational companies in 4 ASEAN countries namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Philipines as samples. The study result proves that Tax Risk Management and Government Governance successfully decrease international tax avoidance practice in multinational companies in ASEAN especially on Thin capitalization and multinational practice. It means the company performing internal supervision by having task risk management and a better government governance can minimize the negative impact of international tax avoidance practice. Meanwhile, tax havens practice is not significantly influenced since some samples of this study are multinational companies in tax haven country namely, Singapore and Labuan Malaysia. Therefore, the role of task risk management and government governance is not too significant.
Effect of infraclavicular and interscalene block on oxygenation of the forearm: a randomized controlled study
Authors: AÇIKGÖZ Eren , PİŞKİN Özcan , AYDIN Bengü Gülhan , OKYAY Rahşan Dilek , KÜÇÜKOSMAN Gamze , AYOĞLU Hilal
Published: September 2022

Purpose: Infraclavicular block (ICB) and interscalene block (ISB) accompanied by ultrasonography imaging (USI) are the most frequently used brachial plexus block techniques in upper extremity surgeries. It is already known that sympathetic blockage occurs after the application of these blocks, and blood flow increases with vasodilatation caused by the blockage. This study aimed to compare the effect of ICB and ISB, which are applied together with USI, on forearm tissue oxygenation.

Materials and Methods: A hundred-four patients were included in this study belonging to ASA I-III risk groups, aged 18–65 years, who were scheduled for elective or emergency arm, elbow, or forearm surgery. The patients were divided into two groups: Group ICB and Group ISB. In addition to the baseline hemodynamic measurements, PI, time average velocity (TAV), brachial artery diameter (BAD), brachial arterial area (BAA), brachial artery beat flow (BF), and tissue oxygen saturation (rSO2) data were recorded before block and at the 10th, 20th, and 30th min after the block was completed.

Results: The demographic data of the patients in the Group ICB and Group ISB were compared, no significant differences were detected between the groups. When the distribution of the percentage increase in PI and rSO2 values according to time was examined, significant differences were found between the groups. There were no significant differences in the percentage increases in BF, TAV, BAA, and BAD values between the 0th minute and at 10th, 20th, and 30th min (p>0.05). Horner syndrome was observed in 8 patients (15%) and sudden hoarseness was observed in 3 patients (5%) in Group ISB. No complications developed in the Group ICB.

Conclusion: This study shows that the effects of ICB and ISB on forearm tissue oxygenation were compared and it was found that ICB increased rSO2 and PI values.
Protective effect of resveratrol on cisplatin induced damage in rat kidney
Authors: KARA Özlem , KİLİTCİ Asuman , DAĞLIOĞLU Gülçin
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of resveratrol on cisplatin induced damage in rat kidney.

Materials and Methods: 30 female Wistar-Albino rats were allocated to form three groups: In group 1 (control group), 1 mL of 0.9% NaCl (saline) was administered intraperitoneally for 3 days. In group 2 (cisplatin group), 7.5 mg / kg intraperitoneal cisplatin was given for 3 days. In group 3 (cisplatin + resveratrol group) 7.5 mg / kg cisplatin and 10 mg / kg resveratrol were given via intraperitoneal route. Right kidneys were surgically extirpated in all groups. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and activities of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were measured in both blood and tissues. Also, toxicity markers such as vascular congestion, hemorrhage, tubule degeneration and glomerular damage were assessed by examining the slides prepared from kidney tissue with microscopy.

Results: Tissue damage was significantly higher in group 2 than other groups. The MDA levels were significantly higher and the activities of SOD, and CAT were lower in group 2 than other groups.

Conclusion: According to our short term findings, resveratrol might be an effective molecule to prevent the harmful effect of cisplatin in rat kidney.
Comparison of biventricular myocardial strain according to treatment regimens in patients discharged after COVID-19 recovery
Authors: KARACA ÖZER Pelin , AYDUK GOVDELI Elif , ALTINKAYNAK Mustafa , BAYKIZ Derya , ARICI Huzeyfe , ÇATMA Yunus , MEDETALİBEYOĞLU Alpay , KARAAYVAZ Ekrem Bilal
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The effects of different COVID-19 therapeutic strategies on cardiac function are uncertain. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of different medical treatments on biventricular function in patients who had recovered from COVID-19.

Materials and Methods: Speckle-tracking echocardiography was performed to examine the biventricular myocardial function of patients at follow-up visits after recovery from COVID-19. The patients were divided into two groups based on the medication they used during the active disease: favipiravir (FAV; n = 60) or hydroxychloroquine (HCQ; n = 60). A comparison was made with risk factor–matched controls (n = 41).

Results: A total of 161 patients were included in the study. The left ventricular end-diastolic volume, end-systolic volume, end-diastolic diameter, and end-systolic diameter were higher in the HCQ and FAV groups compared to the controls, while the left ventricular ejection fraction was similar between all the groups. The right ventricular diameter was increased, and the systolic pulmonary artery pressure was higher in the HCQ and FAV groups compared to the controls. The left ventricular global longitudinal strain (-18±6.6 vs. -19.7±4.4 vs. -20.4±5, respectively), the right ventricular global longitudinal strain (-19.8±7.5 vs. -22.2±6 vs. -23.4±6.2, respectively), and the right ventricular free wall strain (-16.9±3.6 vs. -18.2±2.4 vs. -19.6±4.7, respectively) were worse in the HCQ group compared to the FAV and control groups.

Conclusion: This study found echocardiographic evidence of subclinical cardiac involvement in both the HCQ and FAV groups compared to the controls. However, HCQ treatment was associated with an increased risk of biventricular subclinical systolic dysfunction in COVID-19 survivors compared with FAV treatment.
Evaluation of cardiovascular disease risk factors knowledge level, Framingham score, and cardiac markers in a healthy population
Authors: TOPUZ Ayşe Nur , BOZDEMİR Nafiz
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The iam of this study was to assess the cardiovascular knowledge level of an educated and healthy population and determine how much they transferred it to daily life. In the current study, we first determined Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Factors Knowledge Level and Framingham score and investigated their relationship between pulse wave velocity (PWV) and laboratory parameters of healthy personal working for Cukurova University.

Materials and Methods: The study was conducted via 192 participants who were selected from the study sample among healthy personnel working for Cukurova University. All participants' knowledge level was determined with the Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Knowledge Level (CARRF-KL) scale and the 10-year risk for development of CVD determined by the Framingham risk score. PWV was also determined non-invasively by using an arteriography device. Blood samples were collected from all participants.

Results: The mean age of all participants was 45.3 ± 8.0 years (53.6% woman). The mean CARRF-KL score of the participants was found as 20.4 ± 4.0 and the mean Framingham score was found 6.9±5.6. The average PWV was found 7.9±1.5m/sn. In correlation analyses, PWV was well correlated with both the mean CARRF-KL score and Framingham score. Participants who had the highest CARRF-KL score had also the highest Framingham score and PWV .

Conclusion: Despite the high level of education and knowledge, it is seen that this knowledge is not reflected in daily lives in terms of CVD risk factors. Further studies are needed whether there is a threshold level of CVD knowledge that must be attained for knowledge to influence behavior and risk factor levels. For effective prevention, knowledge should be supported by behavioral counseling interventions.
Comparison of suicidal tendencies before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in a city in the western region of Turkey
Authors: CENGİSİZ Cengiz , TAMAM Lut , DİZDAR Gökhan , PAŞAOĞLU Ezgi , YILMAZ Ertan
Published: September 2022

Purpose: This study aims to compare the completed suicides in the early period of the COVID-19 pandemic with the completed suicides in the same time interval immediately before the pandemic in the Manisa Province of Turkey and to investigate whether there are pandemic-specific completed suicide trends. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 162 completed suicides that occurred between January 2019 - February 2020 (pre-pandemic period) and March 2020 - June 2021 (pandemic period) in Manisa Province. Completed suicides were compared in terms of sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Results: The number of completed suicides before and during the pandemic was 84 and 78, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods in the number of completed suicides. In terms of sociodemographic characteristics, marital status, contrary to gender, age, employment status, and educational level, caused a significant difference in the number of suicides before and during the pandemic period. Additionally, the season when the completed suicide occurred and the type of place of residence of the individuals with completed suicide, caused a significant difference in the number of suicides Conclusion: The study's findings indicated that the pandemic period was not a factor in general in completed suicides. Specifically, however, it is noteworthy that suicide by hanging was more common during the pandemic period, in the spring season, among individuals who were married, employed, resided in urban areas, had a low educational level, and had a history of psychiatric diseases such as mood disorders.
Effect of distal locking type on radiological results of proximal femoral nails used in the surgical treatment of hip fractures
Authors: DAVUT Serkan
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The aim of our study is to obtain data that will shed light on the effect of the distal locking type of proximal femoral nails (PFN) on fracture healing, causes of general complications, especially those in the distal of the nails, and reduction of possible complication rates.

Materials and Methods: Patients who underwent surgery with the diagnosis of trochanteric hip fracture between 01.01.2015 and 01.01.2020 and completed the second year follow-up time were examined from the medical records. Patients were grouped first according to AO/OTA sub-types (Three groups as AO A1, A2 and A3), then grouped according to distal locking type (Two groups as group 1: dynamic, group 2: static distal locking with 2 screws). The fracture type, healing status, fracture healing time, complication rates and reoperation because of complication development data were evaluated.

Results: 339 patients enrolled in the study [189 women, 150 men, mean age: 76.24 (60-102) years]. The overall complication rate was 15.6%. AO A3 type fractures had long fracture healing times in each distal locking group compared to the other fracture sub-types. AO A3 type fractures had more frequent complication rates than the other subtype groups. AO A3 type fractures in group 2 had higher overall complication rates than in group 1. There was a significant correlation between group 1 and lag screw cut-out complication occurrence in females and between group 2 and pseudoarthrosis occurrence in males. In addition, there was a statistically significant relationship between the AO fracture sub-type and total rate of complication occurrence, AO A2 fracture type and lag screw cut-out complication occurrence and AO A3 fracture type and pseudoarthrosis complication occurrence.

Conclusion: Patients with AO/OTA 31 A3 type fractures with static distal locking have a longer fracture healing time and a higher complication rate compared to dynamic locking. However, dynamic or static distal locking is not associated with other implant-related complications, especially those in the distal to the tip of PFN’s.
Relationship between childhood trauma, dyadic adjustment, and sexual functions in patients with bipolar disorder
Authors: KULACAOĞLU Filiz , İZCİ Filiz , YİLDİRİM Yusuf Ezel , DIŞPINAR Nazmiye İlayda , CESUR Merve Sinem
Published: September 2022

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the dyadic adjustment and sexual functions in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) during the remission period, and examine the effect of a history of childhood trauma on these.

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study is consisted of 80 (46 female, 34 male) patients with bipolar disorder-1 and 40 (25 female, 15 male) healthy controls. The Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS), Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ-28), Arizona Sexual Questionnaire (ASEX) were administered to the participants.

Results: The patient group showed significantly higher trauma scores in all subscales and total scores of the CTQ-28, and lower scores in the subscales and total score of DAS compared to the control group. 82.5% of bipolar patients and 57.5% of healthy controls were found to have sexual dysfunction (SED). According to the results of linear regression and multiple regression analyses, age and DAS-total score predicted SED, and male gender, absence of SED and CTQ-total score predicted DAS score.

Conclusion: Patients with BD have more dyadic problems, sexual dysfunction, and trauma history than healthy controls. Sexual function and dyadic adjustment affect each other in two ways and a history of childhood trauma has a negative effect on both sexual function and dyadic adjustment.
Protest media activism in modern Russia and prospects for its development
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Pankratov Sergey A. , Makarenko Kirill M. ,   Volgograd State University, Pankratova Liliya S. ,   St. Petersburg University
Published: September 2022

The article attempts to study protest media activism in modern Russia, taking into account the manifestation of its new forms, such as online rallies, as well as an analysis of the prospects for its further application in the protest practice of modern Russia. The conclusion is made about the ambiguity of the use of new media technologies to consolidate the protest potential of the Russian society, which is associated with the presence of trends in the growth of the Internet users and the increase in state control over the sphere of public communications on the Internet.
Main challenges to the development of the system of higher education in modern Russia
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Lapteva Natalya V.
Published: September 2022

The article considers the main challenges of the development of the system of higher education in modern Russia, due to the growing confrontation with the United States of America and its Western European allies. The expediency of revising the principles of the Bologna system, the need to reform strategic goals and objectives of the Russian higher education, the need for the inevitability of reforming public administration in this area to ensure the priority of national interests in the training of modern qualified specialists for various spheres of public life of the Russian Federation are substantiated.
Post-Soviet Caspian as a geopolitical unit. Problems of description and contours of a new research paradigm
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Moscow State Linguistic University, Magomedov Arbakhan K.
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this work is to explore the ways of perception and analysis of geopolitical processes in the Caspian area. At the centre of the analysis is the nature of the intellectual efforts behind knowledge production and representation of the Caspian. This brings our study to the problem of geopolitical positioning of this mesoregion with the prospect of putting forward a new cognitive perspective. The article not only reveals the pernicious nature of the widespread explanatory cliches regarding the Caspian, but tries to answer the question whether it makes sense to talk about a separate Caspian region? If so, in what terms and within what explanatory model can it be explored? Based on the geopolitical significance of the region, this area can be defined as the “Great Caspian”, located in the centre of the Eurasian continent. The driving forces behind the formation of the independent significance of this mesoregion are natural resources, trade and transport communications, geopolitical drivers and management of regional conflicts.
Occupational Stress and Resilience among Nurses in the Time of Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kargar-Shouroki Fatemeh , Abrchi Arghavan , Jambarsang Sara , Mortazavi Morteza , Shafiei Rachi Mohammad
Published: September 2022

Background: During Covid-19 pandemic, nurses are one of the most important job groups who experience high levels of stress. This study aims to compare occupational stress and resilience among nurses working in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 wards.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 130 nurses participated. To determine the occupational stress and resilience, Osipow Occupational Stress Inventory (OSI) questionnaire and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) were used as collecting data tools, respectively.
Results: The total stress score (176.63±15.86 versus 164.47±13.21, p= 0.02) was significantly higher, while the mean score of resilience was significantly lower (65.61±2.75 versus 78.76±2.61, p<0.001) in nurses working in COVID-19 wards, compared with the nurses in other wards. After adjusting for confounders, there were statistically significant associations between occupational stress and control subscale of resilience and between resilience and hospital wards (COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 wards).
Conclusion: The present study's findings indicated that nurses working in COVID-19 wards have higher stress and lower resilience than nurses in other wards.
Awareness, Attitude, Belief and Utilization of Telerehabilitation Services among the Physical therapists of Gujarat State
Authors: Ramanandi Vivek H.
Published: September 2022

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected provision of healthcare services in all the fields including physical therapy. Telerehabilitation refers specifically to clinical rehabilitation services with the focus of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Being a technologically evolving country, physical therapists of India are unfamiliar with the context and concept of telerehabilitation at large. This study intends to explore awareness, attitudes, and beliefs of Gujarati physical therapists regarding telerehabilitation and utilization of telerehabilitation services among them.
Methods: An Internet based cross-sectional study was conducted on 389 physical therapists across Gujarat. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics of mean, percentages and standard deviation.
Results: Participants (n=145 males, n=244 females) were aged 31.66 ± 8.2. 332 (85.4%) of the participants were aware of telerehabilitation. This is while only 116 (29.82%) were using it for service provision. 288 participants (74.03%) reported that the Internet connectivity was a major barrier regarding their acceptance in telerehabilitation on a regular basis. However, about 246 (63.24%) reported that it was difficult for patients to understand and adjust with telerehabilitation services.129 (33.16%) of the physical therapists were not interested in telerehabilitation when compared to conventional physical therapy.
Conclusion: A large proportion of Gujarati physical therapists are aware of telerehabilitation services. Positive attitude belief about telerehabilitation services were reported. Due to various reasons, utilization of telerehabilitation based services by physical therapists was fairly low.
Application of Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP) Method for Risk Analysis in CGS Station
Authors: Hokmabadi Rajabali , Karimi Ali
Published: September 2022

Background: The hazard and operability study (HAZOP) method is a risk assessment method based on engineering systems used for qualitative analysis or quantitative evaluation. It is mainly used to discover potential hazards and operational difficulties in the design and qualitative stages of chemical systems. The study aims to apply the HAZOP method in process and safety operations at gas depressurization station.
Methods: This descriptive study was performed at CGS station. The station was divided into four principal nodes including: filter, heater, regulator, and odorize part. Required information for HAZOP worksheets were gathered by operational procedures, daily reports and interviews with engineers and operators working at the station. To determine the severity of consequences and probability of occurrence of scenarios that were predicted based on the risk matrix, the amount of risk was specified and the necessary suggestions were made in this regard.
Results: According to this study, the operational indicators in the pressure reducing station process included pressure, flow, level and temperature. 22 main deviations and 50 causes of failures were identified. 5 deviations (23%) were in the low risk range (green area) and 17 (77%) were in the medium risk range (yellow area).
Conclusions:  Causes and effects of deviations in operational parameters at four nodes in gas depressurization station were identified by HAZOP. Preventive actions were emphasized, such as consistent inspection of pipelines, preventive and timely maintenance and preparing a well-scheduled plan for inspecting the equipment in terms of corrosion, inspection, and design revision.
Recent Emergence and Re-Emergence of Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever and Q Fever Zoonotic Diseases: Major yet Ignored Infectious Diseases Worldwide
Authors: Ghasemian Abdolmajid , Mubarak Shaden MH , Memariani Mojtaba , Memariani Hamed , Falsafi Sarvenaz , Najafiolya Zahra , Shokouhi Mostafavi Seyyed Khalil
Published: September 2022

The continuing emergence or re-emergence of vector-borne zoonotic Q fever (caused by Coxiella burnetii) and Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF, caused by Orthonairovirus) include indispensable extraordinary threat around the world. Low infectious dose and long-term environmental residence are major risks. Wildlife and domestic livestock act as hosts or reservoirs of the CCHF virus and ticks are carriers. The disease also poses a threat to public health services owing to its epidemic potential, high case fatality ratio (up to 40%) as well as difficulties in treatment, prevention, and control. Q fever is another zoonotic febrile disease mainly affecting workers involved in farming livestock. The causative agent of Q fever causes abortion in livestock. The pathogen is shed in large numbers in the waste of infected animals (amniotic fluids and placenta during parturition) and is transmitted by inhalation of contaminated aerosols. Vaccination is the most effective way of protecting against Q fever. The main way to prevent Q fever is to avoid contact with animals, especially while animals are giving birth, or consumption of unpasteurized milk and contaminated dairy products. Due to the increasing importation of livestock to meet the growing demand for dairy and meat products, new diseases are likely to be introduced. In our growing globalized world, where trade between countries increases, it is necessary to conduct more research on zoonotic diseases and to monitor any possible disease introduction to new areas. A continuing surveillance program and pathogen testing are important in tracking the emergence of new pathogens.
Depression among Adults with Diabetes in Fasa Diabetes Registry System: Risk Factors and Relationship to Blood Sugar Control
Authors: Modaresi Farzaneh , Ansari Amir , Pezeshki Babak , Parou Zahra , Karimi Aliasghar , Eslamzadeh Mahboubeh , Ahrari Fatemeh
Published: September 2022

Background & Objective: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disorder that affects patients physically and mentally. It is a co-existing disorder that can impact disease management adversely and trigger diabetes-related complications. However, it seems that the role of factors associated with depression are underestimated by both patients and physicians. We examined the associations between depression and blood sugar control and the role of associated factors such as demographic features, Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), Fasting Blood Sugar, lifestyle and diabetes-related complications on depression in adults with diabetes mellitus.
Materials & Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 219 adults diagnosed with diabetes. Participants completed a questionnaire measuring depressive symptoms and demographic backgrounds. Laboratory values and data from physical examination were also collected.
Results: The prevalence of depression was 12.3% in our population. The mean level of HbA1c and FBS was also higher among depressed patients. however, it was not significantly different among patients with and without depression. There was no statistically significant correlation between the Beck Depression Scale mean scores and the mean of FBS, HbA1c and BMI (p<0.01).
Conclusion: Our findings reveal that depression rate among diabetes patients is considerable. In fact, mental status should be noticed as well as pathological status in clinical practice.
Effects of Thymoquinone on Hypothalamic NPY and AgRP Gene Expression in Intact and Hypothyroidism- Model Rats
Authors: Ghahremani Nasrin , Mahmoudi Fariba
Published: September 2022

Background & Objective: Thymoquinone is the most important compound of Nigella sativa, which stimulates the activity of thyroid axis in healthy individuals and people with hypothyroidism. The present study investigated the effects of thymoquinone on Neuropeptide Y (NPY) and Agouti-dependent peptide (AgRP) gene expression in the hypothalamus of healthy individuals and hypothyroidism- model rats.
Material & Methods: Twenty male Wistar rats weighing 190- 220g were used. Hypothyroidism was induced by a daily consumption of Methimazole (20mg/kg) for 42 days via drinking water. Control rats received the intraperitoneal injections of saline. Intact or hypothyroid rats received the intraperitoneal injections of thymoquinone (10mg/kg) for 15 days. One day after last injection, the thyroid gland and hypothalamic samples were dissected. Thyroid gland samples were used for histological study. Relative gene expression of hypothalamic NPY and AgRP was determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction.
Results: Thymoquinone significantly declined the NPY and AgRP gene expressions in the hypothalamus of intact rats in comparison with control group. Induction of hypothyroidism results in a remarkable increase in the NPY and AgRP gene expressions compared to control rats. In hypothyroid rats receiving thymoquinone, the mean relative NPY and AgRP gene expressions showed an insignificant decrease compared to hypothyroid group.
Conclusion: Because AgRP/NPY signaling pathway exerts inhibitory effects on thyroid gland function, thymoquinone may stimulate thyroid axis activity partly via inhibiting the hypothalamic AgRP/NPY gene expression in intact rats. In hypothyroidism, used dose of thymoquinone may not able to cause a significant decrease in AgRP/NPY gene expression due to its increased levels.
Proposing an Intelligent Monitoring System for Early Prediction of Need for Intubation among COVID-19 Hospitalized Patients
Authors: Afrash Mohammad Reza , Kazemi-Arpanahi Hadi , Nopour Raoof , Tabatabaei Elmira Sadat , Shanbehzadeh Mostafa
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Predicting acute respiratory insufficiency due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can diminish the severe complications and mortality associated with the disease. This study aimed to develop an intelligent system based on machine learning (ML) models for frontline clinicians to effectively triage high-risk patients and prioritize who needs mechanical intubation (MI).
Materials and Methods: In this retrospective-design study, the data regarding 482 COVID-19 hospitalized patients from February 9, 2020, to July 20, 2021, was analyzed by six ML classifiers. The most critical clinical variables were identified by a minimal-redundancy-maximal-relevance (mRMR) feature selection technique. In the next step, the models' performance was assessed using confusion matrix criteria and, finally, the best model was adopted.
Results: Proposed models were implemented using 23 confirmed variables. Results of comparing six selected ML algorithms indicated the extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) classifier with 84.7% accuracy, 76.5 % specificity, 90.7% sensitivity, 85.1% f-measure, 87.4% Kappa statistic, and 85.3% for receiver operating characteristic (ROC) had the best performance in the intubation prediction.
Conclusion: It is found that ML enables a satisfactory accuracy level in calculating intubation risk in COVID-19 patients. Therefore, using the ML-based intelligent models, notably the XGBoost algorithm, actually enables recognizing high-risk cases and advising correct therapeutic and supportive care by the clinicians.
The Challenges of Integrating Sustainable Wine-growing into Wine Tourism - Examples from Slovenia and Abroad
Authors: Koščak Marko
Published: September 2022

In an increasingly competitive tourist market, wine and enogastronomy are becoming key elements in the development of tourist products in regions that cultivate grapevines, in Slovenia and internationally. It has been claimed that no kind of tourism can develop in regions without wine; however, from today’s perspective, this claim seems an exaggeration. Nevertheless, enogastronomy is an integral part of many contemporary tourist products. As such, it combines tradition, history and heritage and also improves the recognisability of a given destination on which modern wine tourism products rest. On a global scale, wine tourism is growing, and the forecast for the future is likewise promising. The essence of a wine tourism product is to connect food and wine, i.e. enogastronomic or culinary experiences, and to follow new trends. The trend is to consolidate this segment of tourism services, in particular through leisure activities and relaxation at the destination of choice. Food and wine thus become part of the cultural experience of the visited destination and equal the experience of visiting a museum or a concert or may be an equal component of such a package.
The Bio-Insecticidal Activity of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Leaves Extract against Spodoptera litura Fabr. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larval Growth
Authors: Rahayu Sofia Ery , Leksono Amin Setyo , Gama Zulfaidah Penata , Tarno Hagus
Published: September 2022

Background: Papaya leaves produce several metabolites that may be toxic to an insect pest. In East Java, it is easy to find two cultivars in the yard, plantation, and moors, such as Thailand and local papaya. However, information about their utilization as bio-pesticides remains limited. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between those papaya cultivars and the effect of their extracts on Spodoptera litura larvae. Methods: The Thailand papaya cultivar (TPC) and Indonesian papaya cultivar (IPC) leaves were obtained from the medium and lowlands and were macerated with methanol until obtained a papaya leaves extract (PLE). The S. litura larvae on the instar phase 2 (n= 630) were used for treatment. The Ricinus communis leaves were sprayed with PLE concentrations of 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50% and fed to S. litura larvae. Result: Based on the secondary metabolites, the papaya cultivars form two clusters associated with its origin. The 40 and 50% concentrations of PLE significantly affect the mortality and head-capsule width of S. litura indicated with broken pupae and failure to transform to imago. This result signifies the potential of papaya leaves extract as bioinsecticide for S. litura larvae.
The Correlation between Self-Regulation Learning and Listening Comprehension of the Eleventh Grade Students
Authors: Yulianti Desi
Published: September 2022

This research aimed to describe the correlation between self-regulation and listening comprehension. The method which was used in this research was correlational research. The population of the research was the eleventh grade students of SMA Muhammadyah 2 Palembang. There were 105 students from four classes as the population in this research. The sample was taken by using a total sampling which consists of 99 students. Furthermore, there were two variables in this research. The first one was self-regulation (variable X) and the second one was listening comprehension (variable Y). The self-regulation score was taken from the MSLQ questionnaire whereas the student’ comprehension in listening was taken from TOEFL Junior descriptive statistics for the MSLQ and listening comprehension. Based on Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, the result indicated that the pattern of correlation between self-regulation and listening comprehension was negative. The correlation coefficient or the r-obtained (.300) was higher than r-table (.0.1663). Then, the level of probability (p) significance (sig.2-tailed) was .003. It means that p (0.03) was lower than .05. Thus, there was a significant correlation between the self-regulation and listening comprehension.
Students’ and Teachers’ Beliefs on English Language Teaching: A Study in One Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Rini Mustika
Published: September 2022

This study was done to find out (1) whether there was a significant difference between students and teachers belief in one Islamic boarding school in Palembang, (2) the teacher beliefs on English language teaching in Islamic boarding school in Palembang, and (3) students’ beliefs on English language teaching in one Islamic boarding school Palembang. This study employed a mixed method research design. Participants for collecting quantitative data were 55 students and 1 teacher, meanwhile the participants for qualitative data were 6 students and 1 teacher. In order to collect the quantitative data, questionnaire was used, and for qualitative data, interview was used. These instruments were used to find the difference of beliefs between students and teacher on English language teaching. From this study, it was found out the difference beliefs between students and teacher on English language teaching toward communicative language strategy and target language use. Moreover, from the interview results, the differences between students and teachers’ beliefs in communicative language strategies and target language use were also found.
The Link between Personality Types and Reading Comprehension Achievement of the Eleventh Grade Senior High School Students
Authors: Ulin Suci
Published: September 2022

The aims of this study were (1) to find out whether each type of personality types had any significant correlation to reading comprehension achievement of the eleventh grade students of SMA Muhammadiyah 1; 2) to find out whether each type of personality types influenced reading comprehension achievement, and (3) which type of personality that became the best predictor of reading comprehension achievement. The method of this research was correlational research. The population of this research was all of the active students of SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Palembang in the academic year of 2018-2019 with total number of 1.298 students. However, there were only 132 students involved as sample in this research taken by using convenience sampling method. The students’ personality type score was taken by distributing questionnaire by Golberg (1992), while the students’ reading comprehension achievement was obtained by conducting reading test. To answer the first problem, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was employed. The result of this study showed that there was no significant correlation between each type of personality types and reading comprehension achievement. Since there was no significant correlation, further analyses were eliminated.
Field Trip as a Challenging Method in Developing Students’ Mastery of Descriptive Texts
Authors: Indrawati Indrawati
Published: September 2022

Field trip method is believed to have power in increasing students’ drive in writing, especially when they are asked to describe things or people. The purpose of this quasi-experimental research was to gain as much as information about the use of Field Trip Method in developing learners’ ability in writing descriptive texts for tenth graders of SMA Negeri I Mendo Barat, Bangka. A writing test was conducted to collect the data. Based on the findings, the mean score of post-test in the class which was given treatment was higher (70.27) compared to the mean score in the class with no treatment (60.22). In addition, comparing the post-test between the two groups using Independent Sample T-test, it was found that T-table was lower than T-obtained, and the Paired Sample T-test also revealed a significant difference between the pre-test and the post-test in the experimental group. It is obviously seen that there was an absolute distinction between those two classes, and it can be concluded that Field Trip Method can improve the students’ skill in producing descriptive text at SMA Negeri 1 Mendo Barat.
The Effectiveness of Kahoot Online Media in Learning Personal Pronoun at a State Senior High School in Jambi City
Authors: Suyadi Suyadi , Bujing Bujing , Husnaini Husnaini
Published: September 2022

This study is aimed at finding the effectiveness of Kahoot online media in learning personal pronoun for senior high school students. There were 30 social sciences students taken as participants in control class, and 30 natural sciences students were taken as experimental participants. There were five (5) topics given to the students; objective, subjective, possessive pronoun, possessive adjective, and reflexive as mains materials in English subject. The results of the research were proven effective by using t-test. Students’ scores in learning personal pronoun were significant after implementing Kahoot online media. The average pre-test control class 37,1 and post-test control class 48,7. Average pre-test experimental class 41,5 and post-test experimental class 83,5. Kahoot online media makes learning process more interesting. The value of t-test higher than the value of t-table (26,11> 2,001).
Intriguing Games to Enhance Students` Understanding of the Morphology Materials
Authors: Alim Wahab Syakhirul , Febrianingrum Lasmi
Published: September 2022

The study aimed to enhance students` understanding of the morphology material through intriguing games. We conducted this research on the students at Tadris Bahasa Inggris IAIN Madura in 2019/2020 with 37 students. This report used the design of classroom action research (CAR) with interviews, observation, and questionnaires as the instrument to gain the data. We carried the CAR out based on Kurt. L style, they are planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Throughout this report, the researchers carried out collaborative action research. The study results showed the average score of the pre-test is 58.8%, and the post-test score reached up to 74.1% by 29 students of 37 students who pass the completeness (reached for minimum score) in cycle I. For cycle II, it reached up to 81.1% or raised gradually from 19% to 26%, 35 students from 37 who pass the completeness in cycle II. Besides, convincingly, implementing an intriguing game can make the students interested in learning, easy to understand, motivated to study more, and become competitive.