bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A formação médica por trás das telas: o contexto da pandemia do COVID-19 e o ensino remoto emergencial
Authors: Guedes Farias Fabrina Tayane , Cardoso de Moraes João Aurílio , Barreto Soares Gabriella
Published: August 2023

No Brasil, as medidas de isolamento social para o enfrentamento à propagação do Covid-19 demandaram a paralisação das atividades presenciais das escolas médicas. Com a pequena quantidade de estudos que analisam as práticas pedagógicas utilizadas nesse período, este artigo busca investigar por meio de uma revisão da literatura as principais metodologias encontradas, bem como seus desdobramentos na comunidade acadêmica. Os dados foram coletados nos bancos de dados SCIELO, PUBMED e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) com a inclusão de trabalhos publicados de abril de 2020 a dezembro de 2021. A partir do conteúdo dos textos selecionados, criou-se quatro categorias a serem consideradas. Após análise, foi perceptível que o ensino remoto trouxe diversas consequências negativas para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem na formação médica. Aspectos como a ampliação das dificuldades de acesso à educação encontrada por estudantes de baixa renda, lentidão no oferecimento de auxílios, além da falta de suporte à saúde mental de docentes e discentes alicerçaram pontos amplamente debatidos nos textos. Quanto às novas metodologias, percebeu-se que seu principal foco era a mitigação da ausência das atividades presenciais. Enquanto os mecanismos que auxiliaram nas relações professor-aluno mostraram-se, em sua maioria, satisfatórios, a qualidade de ensino foi compreendida como aquém da oferecida pela metodologia no ambiente universitário.
Perfil dos casos de tuberculose com comorbidades em municípios paraenses de fronteira internacional nos anos de 2010 a 2019
Authors: Da Silva Figueiredo Thiago , Andrea Avelar Pires Carla
Published: August 2023

Objetivos: Descrever e analisar o perfil socioepidemiológico e o desfecho dos casos de tuberculose associados com as comorbidades aids, alcoolismo, diabetes, doença mental e tabagismo no estado do Pará em populações residentes em três municípios situados na linha de fronteira internacional e em três municípios não fronteiriços, selecionados por suas populações equivalentes. Metodologia: trata-se de um estudo de natureza observacional, transversal, com abordagem descritiva e analítica. Os dados levantados foram obtidos do Sistema de informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN) para os casos de tuberculose nos municípios de Almeirim, Óbidos, Oriximiná, Juruti, Novo Repartimento e Tucumã no período de 2010 a 2019. Para a análise estatística aplicou-se o teste do Qui-quadrado. Resultados: Foram notificados 286 casos de tuberculose com comorbidades, sendo 177 casos (61,8%) ocorridos em municípios paraenses situados na fronteira com Guiana e Suriname. O alcoolismo (36,4%) e o tabagismo (28,9%) foram as comorbidades mais frequentes. O teste Qui-quadrado revelou significância estatística (p <0,05) para a localização do município (p= 0,0343), onde 53,5% dos pacientes que não obtiveram cura da tuberculose residiam em municípios na linha de fronteira internacional. Conclusão: As chances de cura para os casos de tuberculose com comorbidades são menores em pacientes residentes em municípios localizados na linha de fronteira internacional quando comparadas ao desfecho dos casos em pacientes residentes em municípios não fronteiriços.
Formação crítica e a práxis dos trabalhadores: contribuições para o Sistema Único de Saúde
Authors: Gomes Galvao Gissia , Figueiredo Gustavo
Published: August 2023

O artigo apresenta resultados de uma revisão de literatura científica sobre a formação em Saúde Coletiva no Brasil. Tem como objetivo analisar o potencial da formação crítica para transformar a práxis dos trabalhadores do Sistema Único de Saúde, mediado pela tensão existente na discussão sobre os campos científicos da Saúde Pública e da Saúde Coletiva. Fundamenta-se nos conceitos de educação, práxis e transformação social provenientes da teoria crítica. Busca responder às questões: como o tema da formação e da práxis em Saúde Coletiva é abordado na produção científica nacional? Como a formação crítica em Saúde Coletiva pode contribuir para uma mudança na práxis dos trabalhadores do SUS e com o processo de transformação social da realidade brasileira? O levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado nas principais bases de dados e incluiu artigos em português, espanhol e inglês, publicados entre os anos 1990 e 2020, sendo encontrados 4.671 documentos. Após aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 22 textos foram selecionados para compor o corpus de análise. Os resultados foram organizados em três categorias temáticas: A tensão existente entre os campos científicos da Saúde Pública e da Saúde Coletiva; Formação crítica em Saúde Coletiva: diálogo com o SUS e desafios; O potencial da formação crítica em Saúde Coletiva para a transformação da práxis. Foi identificado que os processos formativos críticos têm grande potencial para transformar a práxis dos trabalhadores no SUS, possibilitando tornarem-se agentes de transformação social a partir de uma luta política que envolve agência, resistência e acomodação, desde a formação até o enfrentamento dos desafios diários do mundo do trabalho.
Физическая культура в жизни студентов
Authors: Апенина С.С. , Федотова Г.В. , Федосова Л.П.
Published: August 2023

В настоящем исследовании оценивается воздействие существующей на сегодняшний день цифровизации всех процессов жизнедеятельности общества на значимость физического воспитания. Установлена необходимость популяризации занятий физической культурой среди студентов высших учебных заведений вследствие того, что именно в молодом возрасте легче всего привить стремление к ведению здорового образа жизни. Автор определяет некоторые рекомендации, которыми должны руководствоваться начинающие преподаватели физической культуры высших учебных заведений при организации учебных занятий.
Romanticism Reflections in the Poetry of Mahsati Ganjavi
Authors: Mahdavi Batoul , Khalilollahi Shahla , Elhami Fatemeh
Published: August 2023

The poetry of Mahsati Ganjavi, a Persian poet of the 6th century, has unique features based on the principles of Romanticism. Therefore, the ground is prepared to investigate his collected poems based on the components of Romanticism. This study aims to analyze and describe the collected poems of Mahsati Ganjavi using documentary and descriptive methods, and to answer the question of how much the components of Romanticism are reflected in his poetry. The results of this analysis show that many characteristics of Romanticism, such as the return to nature, attention to human nature, escape and travel, individuality and uniqueness, freedom, non-conformity to ethics, emotion and sentiment, romantic melancholy, love, illness, imagination, romantic imagery, the pole of figurative language, and the magic of words are present in the poetry of Mahsati Ganjavi, making it one of the romantic works of Persian literature.
Evaluation of radiologic predisposing factors for greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Authors: ŞAHİN Erdem , TANRIÖVER Altuğ
Published: August 2023

Objectives: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is one of the causes of lateral hip pain. We aimed to determine the significance of certain anatomical parameters related to GTPS in imaging tests.
Methods: Data of patients who were treated with glucocorticoid injection for trochanteric bursitis in our clinic between July 2019 and July 2022 for GTPS were analyzed. The control group was constituted of patients without GTPS but with hip and spinal problems who had pelvic computerized tomography (CT) images and undergone robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty. Standard anteroposterior pelvic radiograms, pelvic CTs, or magnetic resonance images were evaluated for anatomical parameters.
Results: Among anatomical parameters, acetabular anteversion, length of trochanter major, and abductor index were significantly different between the patients with and without GTPS. Although mean age was different between the GTPS and control patient groups, age was not found to be correlated with any anatomical parameter. Abductor lever arm length (p = 0.001) and abductor index (p = 0.009) were found to be correlated.
Conclusions: The length of trochanter major and abductor index were shown to be predisposing anatomical parameters for GTPS.
A RESEARCH AGENDA FOR THE AGILE AND BI INTERSECTION
Authors: COSTA LOURO ALAMIR
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this paper is to identify and analyze Business Intelligence (BI) and Agile methodologies literature to establish its current position in Management Information Systems (MIS) to create robust contexts and propose an agenda for future research. A systematic literature review was employed to analyze literature and synthesize findings to clarify the relationship between these subfields. Using Clusters Analysis, it provided a scheme to track this literature for beginners and experienced researchers. From the definition of Agile, we gave objective trends to intertwine the agile market approach with software development and the BI area. The paper concluded with a discussion of pathways to be followed in different academic traditions aiming to develop future studies of the emerging Agile approach in Management Information Systems, while providing an approach for interactions between Agile and BI, seeking to help researchers and managers who wish to deepen the knowledge about this intersection.
Business vulnerability diagnosis: an integrative review
Authors: Silva Pinto Junior Joelias , Junior Piana Valério , Faria Culmant Ramos Vinicius , Artur de Souza João , Leopoldo Gonçalves Alexandre
Published: August 2023

In Brazil, SEBRAE reported that a record number of new businesses were created in 2021, with over 3.9 million new companies. However, data from Revista Exame shows that a third of Brazilian companies close before two years of operation. Entrepreneurial Diagnosis done by business consultants contributes to overcoming this problem, as it helps consolidate and recover enterprises in vulnerability. Therefore, this article conducted a systematic review of the integrative type to investigate the possibility of anticipating a diagnosis of business vulnerability. The review followed the methodological criteria determined by Whitemore and Knafl (2005) and improved by Botelho, Cunha, and Macedo (2011). The keywords “Diagnosis,” “Vulnerability,” “Business,” “Anticipation,” and “Forecast” were used on the Scopus and Web of Science databases and papers from the last 10 years were considered. A total of 44,650 manuscripts documents underwent several filters until reaching 16 articles, which were read in full to compose the review. In data extraction, the articles were categorized according to the type of diagnosis performed, technologies, samples, and size. As a result, we present a synthesis of knowledge about anticipating the diagnosis of corporate vulnerability, a discussion of the impact of predicting failures for companies, government, and society, and the constructs that could be built with the review. We believe this study will contribute to maturing the theme academically and for the market, optimizing the business diagnostic consultancy processes and offering rewards to the productive sector.
The Effect of Coenzyme Q10 as a Prophylactic Treatment in Episodic Migraine
Authors: TAHA Mufeed , ABDULWAHHAB Mohammed , MOSTAFA Ahmed
Published: August 2023

Aim: Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by recurring and often severe headaches. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in episodic migraine prophylaxis.
Material and Methods: In a prospective follow-up study, 80 patients with episodic migraine were enrolled according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders 3rd edition and divided into two groups. One group consisted of 40 patients who received CoQ10 oral 200 mg twice daily as monotherapy for three months, while the other group consisted of 40 patients who received CoQ10 as an adjunct therapy in combination with other prophylactic antimigraine drugs. The Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) questionnaire was administered to both groups before and after three months of therapy. Throughout the three-month therapy period, patients recorded daily symptoms, allowing for observation of changes in symptom severity, number, and duration of attacks from baseline.
Results: Both groups that received CoQ10 supplementation exhibited positive responses. The group receiving adjunct therapy showed a statistically more significant reduction in the MIDAS (p<0.001), duration (p<0.001), and frequency (p<0.001) of attacks compared to the monotherapy group. Vomiting (p<0.001) in the adjunct therapy group completely disappeared and sound sensitivity (p=0.002) showed a dramatic response to treatment.
Conclusion: CoQ10 appears to have more beneficial effects as an adjunct than monotherapy in reducing the duration, frequency, and presenting symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and light sensitivity, in addition to sound sensitivity that responded only to adjunct therapy than monotherapy among Iraqi patients with episodic migraine.
Czwarta stolica. Kiedy Łódź rządziła Polską (1945–1949)
Authors: Waingertner Przemysław
Published: August 2023

Autor publikacji przedstawia historię Łodzi w okresie pierwszego pięciolecia po II wojnie światowej, kiedy dawny polski Manchester zaczął odradzać się jako metropolia socjalistycznego przemysłu włókienniczego, prawdziwa stolica polskiej kultury z widokami na przejęcie podobnej funkcji w dziedzinie politycznej po zrujnowanej Warszawie, laboratorium nowej Polski, a także ważne ogniwo w łańcuchu represyjnego, totalitarnego systemu komunistycznego państwa. Odsłania też różne oblicza ówczesnej rzeczywistości: przejmowanie władzy przez komunistów, ich walkę z opozycją i podziemiem, postacie administratorów czerwonej Łodzi, powojenny rozwój miasta, reaktywację „łódzkiego włókna”, kulturalny boom po II wojnie światowej czy wreszcie utworzenie uczelni wyższych, m.in. Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego.
Audio-Visual Based Arabic Learning Through Social Media: Youtube, Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook
Authors: Syarofi Ach , Syuhadak Syuhadak
Published: August 2023

Arabic language learning in the digital era that demands global communication skills that students must have, teachers need to use social media in audio-visual based learning such as Youtube, Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook. The use of social media has an influence in audio-visual based Arabic language learning, namely: increasing learning motivation, improving listening skills, increasing vocabulary mastery, improving speaking skills, easily accessible, and increasing creativity. Although social media has influence and advantages, it also has disadvantages that must be anticipated. The most prominent drawback of social media is the presence of negative audio-visual content that is not worth showing to students. Therefore, teachers must be qualified facilitators in filtering content so that teaching materials on social media are in accordance with learning objectives.
Typological Analysis of Digital Indo-Arabic Research Terms Dictionary with a Lexicographical Approach
Authors: Fauzi Firman Nurul
Published: August 2023

Today, printed dictionaries are less attractive to their users. Even though dictionaries are significant in learning languages, especially foreign ones, technological developments have led to the emergence of dictionaries in digital form with various conveniences. This study aims to: 1) find out the typology of digital ”Kamus Istilah Penelitian Indo-Arab” based on a lexicographical approach, 2) find out the ideal criteria contained in the ”Kamus Istilah Penelitian Indo-Arab.” The data collection technique used in this article is library documentation with the dictionary application as the source. The results of this article are: 1) ”Kamus Istilah Penelitian Indo-Arab” is included in the typology of bilingual or bilingual dictionaries, special dictionaries, alphabetical dictionaries, and limited thematic dictionaries. 2) this dictionary meets the criteria of an ideal dictionary, namely completeness, brevity, accuracy, and ease of explanation.
Arabic Online Course Program Management on Ahlan Course
Authors: Maf'udah Syafiyatul , Sujefri Alfan , Kholid Nur
Published: August 2023

One of the informal learning platforms in Arabic learning is learning courses.  The online Arabic course program has a rapid development during the Covid-19 pandemic until now. This wascreated to support Arabic language learning which is carried out at home.  Users of this learning service certainly have quite a lot of enthusiasts. Therefore it certainly has special program management to control the activities that take place in it. This research intends to find out how the management process is in this program and analyze the problems faced. The method used is a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observations, and documentation. The results showed that the management in this course has 4 stages in the form of 1) planning; establishment of programs and materials taught, 2) organization; establishment of course schedules and preparation of evaluations and assessments, 3) implementation; providing motivation and guidance between coaches and teachers, teachers and students, as well as communication related to problems on social media, 4) control; evaluation and refinement of the curriculum used in the course.
The Effectiveness of Using Android-Based Picture Guessing Game in Improving Arabic Vocabulary
Authors: Muwafi Muhammad Rajiv , Taufiqurrochman R.
Published: August 2023

In learning a foreign language such as Arabic, vocabulary is a very important aspect. This study discusses an android-based picture guessing game in increasing the Arabic vocabulary of MI Hasyim Asyari Jember students. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness or not of the Android-based picture guessing game in increasing vocabulary. The object is students of class II MI Hasyim Asyari Jember. This research is included in the pre-experimental research because it only uses one class as the experimental class as well as the control class. The design used was one group design pre-test post-test. Researchers used the data method in the form of a test with ten multiple choice questions. Based on the results of the pre test and post test, the average pre test result was 61.5 and the post test average was 83.5. In addition, the calculated t value is greater than t table so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. So, an android-based picture guessing game can be said to be quite effective in increasing the vocabulary of grade II students with a percentage of 65.75%.
Techniques for Assessing Disciplined Attitudes of Santri in Arabic Subjects at Al-Irsyad Tengaran 7, Batu City
Authors: Fajri Shafrul , Qomari Nur
Published: August 2023

This research intended to find out: 1) indicators of disciplinary attitude assessment, 2) assessment techniques discipline attitude at Al-Irsyad Tengaran Islamic Boarding School 7 Batu City, 3) efforts in instilling the values of discipline to the students at Al-Irsyad Tengaran Islamic Boarding School 7 Batu City. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive qualitative research methods. The data sources used by researchers in this study were school principals, heads of curriculum sections, Arabic subject teachers and students at Al-Irsyad Tengaran Islamic Boarding School 7 Batu City. The research results are: 1). There are 10 indicators for discipline attitudes assessment, 2) the assessment technique is carried out by the teacher for each subject in each note, but based on predetermined indicators. 3) inculcating the value of discipline including; a) the teacher and the pesantren always invite and guide the students to be on time, b) the teacher and the pesantren always invite the students to always maintain good and polite speech, c) the teacher and the pesantren also always appeal to all the students to can maintain neatness, especially in dressing, d) teachers in class has an obligation to the students to provide motivation and advice related to the importance of instilling discipline in carrying out activities
Reading Guide and Students' Arabic Reading Ability
Authors: Mela Desriliwa Ade , Hasanah Mamluatul , Ramadhan Muhammad Fadli
Published: August 2023

Reading is one of the literacy skills set as Indonesia's national education goal and become a necessary skill in the 21st century. The reading skill of students of MTs Al-Hidayah Batu has not met the ideal standard. Achieving reading skills requires adequate vocabulary mastery and selecting appropriate methods. This study was designed to measure the influence of the reading guide method on students' knowledge of Arabic reading skills. The design of this study is quasi-experiments. There are 30 samples taken from a total population of 120 people using the purposive sampling technique. Data collected through tests, questionnaires, and interviews are analyzed using a t-test. The results show that the reading guide method can improve students' reading skills. Proven by the t-test result of the reading ability with a sig (2-tailed) value of 0.010 < 0.05. This statistical test implied that Ho was rejected. Ha is accepted, which means that there is a positive influence on the use of the reading guide method in improving students' reading skills, indicated by increasing the ability to read appropriately, mentioning the meaning of vocabulary in the text, answering questions based on the text, summarizing and retelling the content.
Innovative Approach and Model for Arabic Curriculum Development in The Society 5.0 Era
Authors: Sulaeman Islamiyah
Published: August 2023

This study aims to describe approaches and models of Arabic curriculum development relevant to the era of Society 5.0. This research uses a qualitative-descriptive system with a literature study method. The results of this study found that the use of the STEAM approach and SAR (Systematic Action Research) development model are relevant to be used in developing the Arabic curriculum in the era of Society 5.0. Integrating an innovative Arabic curriculum through the STEAM approach and the SAR development model can actively motivate students, increase their interest in learning, and produce skills relevant to the demands of an increasingly technologically advanced society. These findings contribute to developing an Arabic curriculum that is more relevant to the needs of learners in the era of Society 5.0. This STEAM-based SAR model can guide educators in facing the challenges and opportunities that exist in developing Arabic learning that is adaptive and responsive to social and technological changes
Study of Class IV Arabic Textbooks at Madrasah Ibtidaiah: Curriculum and Content Perspectives
Authors: Al Badri Hakiki Rikza Irnaini , Faradisa Afifah Shofia , Farhan Muhammad , Daroini Slamet
Published: August 2023

In a research study that researchers carried out regarding the study of Arabic textbooks for class IV Madrasah Ibtidaiah by "Jauhar Ali" from the perspective of curriculum and content. This study uses a literature method with a qualitative descriptive approach because, in this research, the researcher will explain in depth the content analysis of the Arabic language textbook for class IV Madrasah Ibtidaiah by Jauhar Ali. The results of the study demonstrate that the textbook was very much in line with KMA 183 in 2019; this is evidenced by the suitability of the objectives of Arabic subjects in KMA 183 in 2019 with the contents of the Arabic language textbook for class IV Madrasah Ibtidaiah by Jauhar Ali. The contents of the Arabic language textbook for class IV MI are very in line with socio-cultural aspects, psychological aspects, as well as linguistic and educational aspects; this can be seen from the contents of the textbooks, be it dialog (hiwar), (reading) qiraah texts or others that contain values—social and culture of the local community as well as the religion of Islam. In addition, the Arabic language textbook for grade IV Madrasah Ibtidaiah is very suitable for use by children who are in grade IV or aged ten years because it is very well designed and attractive, and the materials in the Arabic textbook for grade IV Madrasah Ibtidaiah begin from easy to more difficult themes.
Learning The Vocabulary of Arabic Language: Sociolinguistic Approach
Authors: Diniyati Baiq Wahyu , Tsaqila Syauqa , Maali Abul
Published: August 2023

Education experts continue to improve the learning of the Arabic language in Indonesia to obtain an optimal method and a good approach. This research aims to provide a clear understanding of learning Arabic vocabulary with the sociolinguistic approach and how to learn Arabic vocabulary with the sociolinguistic approach, as well as the contribution of the sociolinguistic approach to learning Arabic vocabulary. This study is considered very important because the research did not find a sociolinguistic approach to learning Arabic vocabulary in particular. The research used was qualitative research from desk research. The sociolinguistic approach to learning Arabic vocabulary provides a broader understanding of language usage in social contexts. By learning Arabic vocabulary in social and cultural contexts students can develop more realistic communication skills and understand the nuances of language used in everyday situations. This research has many limitations, so the researcher hoped to continue with more in-depth research on the sociolinguistic approach to vocabulary learning.
Comparative Evaluation of Rapid Card Test And Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay For The Detection Of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen In A Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Saheli Bhadra  , Sneha Mohan  , Tarana Sarwat  , NG Gopeshwor  , Sachin K Sharma  , Dalip K Kakru
Published: August 2023

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the leading causes of death in developing countries. The most importantmarker for HBV diagnosis is detection of Hepatitis B surface antigen in blood.Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the analytical sensitivity of a rapid card test in comparison to Enzyme-LinkedImmunosorbent Assay (ELISA) which is considered a Gold Standard technique for the detection of HBsAg in blood samplesreceived for HBsAg test in serology section of Microbiology Department, Central Laboratory, Sharda Hospital.Methods: Cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the Department of Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences &Research for a period of 12 months from 1st November 2020 to 31st October 2021. The two different brands by which multipleparameters were analyzed were HEPACARD and Erba Lisa SEN HBsAg.Results: A total of 13939 blood samples were received for HBsAg diagnosis. For the study purpose, from the total of 13939samples, 386 were randomly selected to be included in the study with 193 positive samples and 193 negative samples. Thesensitivity and specificity of Rapid card were 95.83% and 100% respectively. The Positive predictive value and Negativepredictive value of Rapid card were 100% and 95.65% respectively for HBsAg detection.Conclusion: It can be concluded that, an ideal rapid test is a boon in time-saving situations. Since HBsAg screening by a rapidtest is easier, cost effective, time saving can be easily performed by any trained health care worker at any time of need. Hence,HBsAg screening can be preferable done by a Rapid card test followed by a supplemental ELISA and Polymerase chain reactionfor further confirmation. Good sensitivity and specificity of Immuno-chromatography test (ICT) for early detection of HBsAgwas observed.
Evaluation of Phenotypic Methods in the Clinical Isolates for Biofilm Detection of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in Mukalla city, Hadhramout, Yemen
Authors: Eidha Ali Bin-Hameed  , Amal Ali Bahakim
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Biofilms represent a complex structure comprising prokaryotic cells, proteins, sugars, and DNA as majorconstituents. Bacteria can grow in biofilms and associated with human infections and considered to be highly resistant toantibiotics. There are various methods to detect biofilm production like tissue culture plate (TCP), tube method (TM), andCongo red agar method (CRA).Objectives: This study aimed to compare three methods for the detection of biofilm formation in the clinical isolatesStaphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.Methods: A total of 60 clinical isolates of S. aureus and E. coli were subjected to biofilm detection methods by TM, CRAand TCP.Results: Out of the total 60 clinical isolates of S. aureus and E. coli, TCP method detected 33 (55%) as strong, 15 (25%)as moderate and 12 (20%) as weak/non-biofilm producers. The sensitivity of TM and CRA was 56.3% and 60.4%, and thespecificity was 58.3% and 66.7% respectively. In our validation of the diagnostic biofilm production tests, the TCP methodwas superior to TM and CRA methods for biofilm detection.Conclusion: The study concluded that the TCP method is accurate and reliable method for the detection of biofilmformation in the clinical isolates S. aureus and E. coli compared to TM and CRA methods, and can be recommended as ageneral screening method for the detection of biofilm producing bacteria in clinical laboratories.
ANTI-SARS-COV-2 VACCINATION: ABOUT THE ALGERIAN EXPERIENCE
Authors: Imene ADOUANI  , Zineb BENZAOUI  , Nacira BOULAACHEB
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The recent pandemic of the novel coronavirus-2 of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-Cov-2 orCOVID-19), is one of the deadly diseases of the last twenty years.Objectives: Many efforts have been devoted to find solutions to fight COVID-19 pandemic as quickly and effectively aspossible. After the development of COVID-19 vaccines, several rumors about their effectiveness and safety spread all overthe world. The objective of the present study is to report data about the vaccination in Algeria and to document the variousside-effects notified by the Algerian population during the 24 hours following the administration of anti-COVID-19vaccines.Methods: An online observational retrospective survey targeting Algerian adults residing in the different Wilayas of thecountry has been conducted.Results: Nine hundred and ninety-four (994) Algerians participated in this survey. The age of the participants rangedbetween 18 and 78 years with an average of 34.75 ± 14.31 years. The sex ratio was 2.1 with female predominance. Theparticipants were from different Wilayas (provinces) especially: Bejaia (21.6%), Setif (17.8%), Algiers (8.5%), Batna(4.9%), etc. Almost half of the participants (46.9%) have a university degree. A total of 24% of participants werevaccinated between February 2021 and March 2022. Of these, 81.1% were fully vaccinated and 18.9% were partiallyvaccinated. Numerous vaccines were administered; Sinovac (50.4%), Janssen (16%), Sputnik (12.2%), AstraZeneca(10.1%), Sinopharm (5.9%), Pfizer (4.6%). More than half (62.3%) did not feel any signs after vaccination. Others (37.7%)claimed the appearance of certain effects including fever (21.6%), pain (16.5%), asthenia (8.1%), headache (7.2%) andothers (40.1%).Conclusion: According to the Algerian experience, in the majority of cases, anti-COVID-19 vaccines are devoid fromannoying effects. In some cases, it may be accompanied by some mild effects. However, vaccination is an important wayto prevent COVID-19 infection and the vaccine can be used safely.
An Examination of the Acute Effects of Static Stretching Duration on Gastrocnemius Muscle Blood Flow by Superb Microvascular Imaging Method
Authors: UZUN AKKAYA Kamile , ESER AKKAYA Habip
Published: August 2023

AIM: Static stretching (SS) exercises are frequently used to increase muscle flexibility, improve physical performance, and reduce musculoskeletal injuries. The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of different SS duration applied to the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle blood flow by superb microvascular imaging (SMI) method and compare the impact of stretching at different duration immediately after stretching and 10 minutes later.

MATERIAL AND METHOD: 30 healthy volunteers aged between 18-35 years were included in this study. The individuals were divided into two groups randomly. 2-minute SS was applied to the gastrocnemius muscle of the first group, and 5-minute SS was performed to the gastrocnemius muscle of the second group. Blood flow in the muscle after stretching was evaluated by the SMI method.

RESULTS: It was obtained that muscle blood flow raised as a result of stretching applications for 2 minutes and 5 minutes, stretching application for 5 minutes increased blood flow more than stretching application for 2 minutes (p0.05).

CONCLUSION: It was thought that 2 or 5 minutes of stretching applications to increase circulation in healthy individuals might be sufficient.
Evaluation of Patients aged over 65 years who applied to Ankara Training and Research Hospital Family Medicine Outpatient Clinics: Comparison Before and After Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: ÇAKIT Mehmet Onat , ARSLAN İsmail
Published: August 2023

Aim: Taking into account the importance and priority of the geriatric age group, the aim of our study was to examine the reasons for and the number of visits to primary health care institutions, to compare them before and after the Covid-19 pandemic, and to draw attention to the importance of geriatric sciences in family medicine specialty training in the light of this evaluation.

Materials and Methods: Patients who applied to the Ankara Training and Research Hospital (EAH) Family Medicine Outpatient Clinics between 01.03.2020-31.12.2022 constitute the population of the study. Patients were retrospectively evaluated before and after the Covid-19 pandemic according to their admission rates and diagnoses. The outpatient clinics they applied to were analyzed. Musculoskeletal system problems were analyzed under a separate heading according to diagnoses.

Results: Out of 47014 diagnoses above the age of 65 during the pandemic period, I10 - Essential (Primary) Hypertension was the most common diagnosis, except for general medical examinations and screening examinations. In the post-Covid-19 period, 45928 diagnoses were made in 14398 patients over the age of 65. After general medical and laboratory examinations, the most common diagnose was I10 Essential Hypertension in both period. Musculoskeletal complaint during the pandemic period was the second most common with the diagnosis of M79.1 Myalgia in both period. Musculoskeletal complaints especially myalgia was more common in the pandemic period than the post-covid period (p
MALE BREAST CANCER: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF SINGLE CENTER RESULTS
Authors: BAYSAL Hakan , ERGÜN Ayşegül , BAYSAL Begümhan , TARCAN Zeynep Çağla , ÖZSOY Mehmet Sait , BÜYÜKER Fatih , ALİMOĞLU Orhan
Published: August 2023

AIM

Male breast cancers (MBC), constituting less than 1% of all breast carcinomas, are relatively rare. The average age of diagnosis is between 60-70 years and can affect males of all ages. In this study our aim was to present the clinicopathological characteristics, treatment, and survival outcomes of patients who were treated and followed up for ten years in out clinic, in accordance with literature.

MATERIAL AND METHOD

Records of MBC patients who were followed and treated at our clinic between January 2014 and January 2023 were examined retrospectively using the hospital database. Clinicopathological characteristics, treatments performed, overall and disease-free survival rates were analyzed.

RESULTS

A total of 19 patients were included in the study (mean age: 75.9±11.5, range: 57-96). Four patients with distant metastasis and other system malignancies at the time of diagnosis were excluded. The mean follow-up period was 43.8 months. The most common location of the tumor was to be the retroareolar region (63.2%). BRCA2 gene mutation analysis was positive in three patients. Eleven patients (57.9%) were at Stage 3. Eleven patients had invasive ductal carcinoma. Twelve patients belong to the luminal B subtype. Among the 13 patients who underwent axillary dissection 9 (69.2%) had lymph node involvement. Patients who developed distant metastasis had higher overall mortality and cancer-specific mortality. The body mass index (BMI) of deceased patients was lower than that of surviving patients during the follow-up period. Age group above 75 years had lower overall survival (log-rank p=0.0064) and cancer-specific survival (log-rank p=0.011).

CONCLUSION

In our study, we found that distant metastasis significantly affected the survival. Although male breast cancers are rare, early diagnosis, as in women, positively influences overall and disease-free survival.
Evaluating Energy Poverty in Texas with LEAD and Justice 40 GIS Datasets
Authors: Varekar Shraddha , Srinivasan Srikeerthi , Jones Jr. Erick
Published: August 2023

The objective of this study is to enhance comprehension of the Low-Income Energy Affordability Data (LEAD) Tool. LEAD is an interactive online tool that empowers users to generate profiles of their own at a national, state, county, city, or census tract level. By using income, energy expenses, fuel type, and housing type, LEAD can provide approximations of energy use for households with low incomes.
Authors: Darmawan Denny , Ichsany Phisca Maulana Zaky
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this research was to determine the resistivity value of soil layer and subsurface structures in a landslide prone area. This research used geoelectrical method with dipole-dipole configuration in landslide prone area of Karangtengah Village, Imogiri Subdistrict, Bantul Regency with coordinates of 7.9430° S to 7.9401° S and 110.3962° E to 110.3939° E. The data were acquired using a Syscal resistivitymeter. The length of each track was 200 meters with a distance of 10 meters for each electrode. The subsurface structure of the research area consists of clay material with resistivity values from 3.39 Ωm to 58.3 Ωm and sandstone material with resistivity values from 58.4 Ωm to 319.89 Ωm. Based on the results, it is shown that clay material dominates the area, so when there is a high-intensity rain, it can trigger landslides because the slope is more than 40°. The slip plane of the research area has not been found until a depth of 21.8 meters, so it is estimated that the slip plane is at a depth of more than 21.8 meters.
Pemodelan struktur bawah permukaan berdasarkan data anomali magnetik tereduksi ke kutub di kawasan prospek bijih emas desa paningkaban kecamatan Gumelar kabupaten Banyumas
Authors: Shabrina Syimah Nur Rahmah , Sehah Muhammad , Raharjo Sukmaji Anom
Published: August 2023

Penelitian dilakukan di kawasan prospek bijih emas Desa Paningkaban, Kecamatan Gumelar, Kabupaten Banyumas. Penelitian bertujuan untuk memetakan data anomali magnetik dan memodelkan struktur geologi bawah permukaan secara dua dimensi (2D) berdasarkan analisis tilt derivative data anomali magnetik yang tereduksi ke kutub. Filter tilt derivative berfungsi untuk mempertegas batas struktur geologi khususnya sesar dan batuan intrusi, sehingga mempermudah proses interpretasi data anomali magnetik. Pengolahan data medan magnetik dilakukan hingga diperoleh data anomali magnetik lokal. Selanjutnya data anomali lokal direduksi ke kutub, sehingga diperoleh nilai anomali magnetik lokal tereduksi ke kutub sebesar -381,8 nT – 218,7 nT. Berdasarkan analisis tilt derivative, pola kontras sebaran anomali yang bernilai tinggi berada dalam arah timur – barat. Hal ini diinterpretasi sebagai pola sebaran struktur sesar dan tubuh batuan intrusi di daerah penelitian yang merupakan jalur mineralisasi emas. Pemodelan 2D telah dilakukan menggunakan software Geosoft Oasis Montaj v. 8.4 untuk mengetahui model  struktur geologi bawah permukaan pada Lintasan AA¢, BB¢, dan CC¢. Hasil-hasil pemodelan 2D menunjukkan bahwa pada Lintasan AA¢ terdapat satu batuan intrusi andesit, Lintasan B-B’ terdapat dua batuan intrusi andesit, dan Lintasan C-C’ terdapat satu batuan intrusi dan satu sesar. Batuan intrusi tersebut diperkirakan merupakan lokasi terjadinya mineralisasi emas
Authors: Setiana Mira , Ferawati Bangkit Ina
Published: August 2023

The electrodes play an important role in generating and maintaining the plasma, as well as controlling the properties of the plasma and improving the quality of the deposited films. This study aims to analyze the effect of the shape of the top electrode on the distribution of the resulting plasma. The electrodes used in this study consist of two electrodes (upper and lower electrodes) arranged in a Capacitive Coupled configuration. Discharges. The thickness of the top electrode is 1 cm. The shape of the top electrode used in this study is a beam and a cylinder. The resulting plasma distribution was observed using conventional imaging techniques. The results showed that the shape of the electrodes affected the distribution of the resulting plasma. The top electrode in the form of a beam produces plasma that tends to be homogeneous compared to the plasma produced by the top electrode in the form of a cylinder.
Authors: Hartono Hartono , Abdullatif Farzand , Aziz Abdullah Nur , Iksan Sahrul
Published: August 2023

A DC-DC converter that generates high-voltage DC from a 12 V power supply has been built. Designed using the pulse width modulation (PMW) method in push-pull configuration, the load characteristic of the DC-DC converter was studied. Four The system consists of four main circuits, i.e. the  TL594 IC multivibrator circuit, the TLP250 optocoupler MOSFET driver circuit, the MOSFET switching circuit, and the KBP-206 diode bridge rectifier circuit. The system is powered by a 12 V 7,2 Ah battery with a 25 kHz switching frequency. An ETD29 ferrite is used for the high-frequency step-up transformer. Conducted by placing the system under a loading test ranging from 2 kohm to 50 kOhm, the study found that the converter yields a 335 V voltage output at open conditions, and its voltage drops to 10%  from its normal value as it draws a current of 91,86mA.
A Building-Integrated Bifacial and Transparent PV-Generator Operated by an “Under-Glass” Single Axis Solar Tracker
Authors: Carbone Rosario , Borrello Cosimo
Published: August 2023

Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) play a key role in the world energy transition and this is motivating the scientific community to develop innovative electrical and thermal systems, characterized by very high efficiency to specifically address the energy needs of modern buildings. Naturally, the integration on buildings of latest generation PV-systems helps to satisfy this need and, having in mind this objective, an innovative and highly efficient BIPV-system is presented and discussed in this paper. First, the proposed PV-system is purpose-built to be fully integrated into a variety of buildings and, preferably, into their rooftop. It is based on a certain number of innovative rotating and bifacial PV-modules which are specifically made to be installed “under-glass”, within a likewise custom-made transparent casing. Each of the aforementioned PV-module has the form of single row of bifacial PV-cells and is equipped with two special terminations; the PV-modules are then installed inside their transparent casing, side by side and suitably spaced from each other. Thanks to the aforementioned properties, the PV-modules can rotate around their central longitudinal axis, by using a very low-power, reliable and efficient mono-axial solar tracking system. Finally, by the aforementioned way, the proposed PV-system assumes – de facto - the form of a transparent BIPV-generator (PV-skylight), equipped with an innovative “under-glass” single axis solar tracking system. Once the proposed PV-generator is fully integrated into a building, it generates electricity and, additionally, helps to improve both the whole energy performances and the aesthetic appearance of the building. The electricity generation and illuminance performances of the proposed BIPV-generator are experimentally tested by using a low-power home-made prototype driven by different solar tracking logics and under different operating conditions; the most relevant results are summarized and extensively discussed.
Investigation of Financial Help Seeking Behaviors of Z Generation Students Studying at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Authors: SARI Salim Sercan , KARABULUT Turgut
Published: August 2023

Individuals may apply to more than one source of information when seeking financial advice. Financial decisions a person makes voluntarily or under the influence of others can lead to positive or negative results. In this study, the data set was created with the questionnaire applied to the students of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences of Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University who are also known as the generation Z, and their financial help seeking behaviors were examined. A total of 354 students voluntarily participated in the study. The obtained data were analyzed with the chi-square test using the SPSS 22 program. According to the findings obtained from the study, it was determined that approximately 94% of the students had financial knowledge. In addition, it was found that students with financial knowledge have financial help seeking behaviors. Financial help seeking behaviors, however, generally consisted of discussions with the family and no help was sought from experts in the related field.
Ortak Yönetim Kurulu Üyeliği ile Firma Performansı Arasındaki İlişkide Yönetim Kurulu Çeşitliliğinin Moderatör Etkisi
Authors: KOÇOĞLU Ramazan , ŞAHİN Kader
Published: August 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, ortak yönetim kurulu üyeliği ile firma performansı arasındaki ilişkide, yönetim kurulu çeşitliliğinin moderatör etkisini ortaya koymaktır. Bu çalışmada, BİST 100 endeksinde işlem gören ve finansal olmayan işletmelere odaklanılmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklemi 49 işletmeden oluşmaktadır ve kapsamı ise 2014-2019 yılları arasıdır. Bu yıllar arasında elde edilen verilerin analizi için panel EKK modeli kullanılmıştır. Ortak yönetim kurulu üyeliklerinin performans üzerinde doğrudan bir etkisi tespit edilememiştir. Aileden ortak yönetim kurulu üyeliği ve kurul meşguliyeti performansı olumsuz yönde etkilemektedir. Kurul çeşitliliğinin ortak yönetim kurulu üyelikleri ve performans arasındaki ilişkiyi olumlu yönde etkileyeceği varsayımı destek görmemiştir. Araştırmanın sonuçları, Türkiye bağlamında kaynak bağımlılığı teorisinden ziyade vekâlet teorisine destek sağlamaktadır.
Küresel Belirsizliğin Makroekonomik Etkileri: Seçilmiş Ülkeler için Karşılaştırmalı Bir Analiz
Authors: GÜZEL Arif Eser , ACARAVCI Ali
Published: August 2023

Dünya ekonomilerinin iktisadi, sosyal ve politik anlamda daha yüksek bir küreselleşme düzeyine ulaşması, ülkeleri küresel gelişmelere daha duyarlı hale getirmektedir. Bu süreç, ülkelerin kendi iç dinamiklerinden kaynaklanan belirsizliklere ek olarak küresel belirsizlik şoklarının yıkıcı etkilerine daha fazla maruz kalmalarına neden olmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı küresel belirsizliğin temel makroekonomik değişkenler üzerindeki etkilerini farklı gelişme düzeyindeki ülkeler için karşılaştırmalı olarak analiz etmektedir. Küresel belirsizliğin makroekonomik etkileri G7, yükselen piyasa ekonomileri ve düşük gelirli ülkeler için araştırılmıştır. Kullanılan veri seti 1990-2019 dönemi yıllık verilerinden oluşmaktadır. CS-ARDL tahmin sonuçlarına göre küresel belirsizlik G7 ülkelerinde yatırım ve ihracatı negatif yönde etkilemektedir. Ancak bu etki kısa dönemlidir ve uzun dönemde anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmamaktadır. Yükselen piyasa ekonomileri ve düşük gelirli ülkelerde ise çıktı düzeyi, yatırım ve ihracat değişkenleri uzun dönemde negatif yönde etkilenmektedir. Tüketim ve fiyat düzeyi üzerinde ise tüm ülke grupları için anlamlı bir etki bulunmamaktadır.