bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of administration of prophylactic antibiotics in mesh repair of inguinal hernia
Authors: Maheshwari Mukesh Kumar , Singh Rahil , Gupta Surabhi
Published: April 2019

Background: The benefit of use of prophylactic antibiotic in mesh inguinal hernia repair needs evaluation in view of emergence of resistant micro-organisms with indiscriminate use of antibiotics and also to avoid unnecessary expenditure.Methods: 100 patients of primary inguinal hernia, fulfilling inclusion criteria, were recruited in a prospective, randomized, double blind study where single dose of prophylactic antibiotic half hour prior to mesh repair surgery was administered to 50 patients in study group and routine antibiotics to remaining 50 in control group. Follow up was done for any evidence of infection till one month after the surgery.Results: The incidence of infection in both the groups was analyzed. Prophylactic antibiotic group reported to have an infection rate of 12% as compared to 10% in control group Incidence of infection in both groups was 2% at time of discharge and 0% after one week, at the time of suture removal. Two week after discharge 6% in study and 4% in control groups had infection. After one month of surgery, incidence of infection was 4% in both prophylactic antibiotic group and control group. None of the patients required mesh removal and results was statistically similar in both groups.Conclusions: The use of prophylactic antibiotic in our study was seen to be as effective as routine preoperative and postoperative antibiotics and should be recommended as it reduces the cost burden to the patient significantly and also prevents development of bacterial resistance to drugs.
The reliability of use of combined homograft and autograft in management of major burns
Authors: Mahmoud El-Meanawy Amr , Keshk Tarek Fouad , Lolouah Magdy Ahmed , Hassan Medhat Samy
Published: April 2019

Background: The aim of the study to present the reliability of application of intermingled skin homoograft and autograft in major deep burn cases in comparison with using homograft only. Early excision and skin graft closure of major burns is a life-saving procedure that reduces morbidity and mortality of severe burns. Patients suffering major burns lack adequate donor site skin graft to resurface burn wounds so they need another substitutes for coverage as homograft.Methods: This cohort prospective study was conducted at Menoufia University Hospitals from January 2017 to January 2019 and with follow up 6 months. The population of the study was 54 patients with major deep burns. After stabilization they were divided into 2 groups, the first underwent homograft and the second underwent combined homograft and autograft. They vary between children and adults. Follow up done over 6 months regarding rejection, need of another graft and mortalityResults: Our study was undergone on 54 patients; 30 patients homograft (55.5%) and 24 patients combined grafts (44.5%). Forty eight patients survived, and six patients died (12.5%), with a mean age 26.3 years (range, 1-50). There was statistically significant difference between 2 groups regarding rejection time, need of another graft, percentage of rejected area and mortality.Conclusions: Combined homografts and autografts is considered gold standard in management of major burns with lack of adequate autograft. It is superior to use of homograft only regarding morbidity, mortality and need for another graft.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding hepatitis B among medical students in a private medical college in Kochi
Authors: Jacob Arun , Joy Teena Mary , Mohandas Sreelakshmi , Lais Harsha , Paul Nimitha
Published: April 2019

Background: Hepatitis B virus is transmitted by body fluids, such as blood and serum. Sexual transmission, vertical transmission, and unsafe injections, including intravenous drug use, are the most common routes of infection for Hepatitis B infection. Medical students have a very important role in preventing the disease by improving the disease knowledge among themselves and the patients they will eventually treat.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted to assess the KAP among medical students of the first three academic years regarding hepatitis B virus infection. The sample size was 222 students. Data were collected from 230 students using a semi structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS v20.Results: Among 230 medical students, 79.1% students had good knowledge about hepatitis B whereas 84.3% of the respondents had the right attitude towards hepatitis B. The practice component was low with only 44.8% of the respondents having correct practice regarding hepatitis B infection.Conclusions: Although the knowledge and attitude regarding hepatitis B infection is high, the practice levels are low indicating the need to encourage proper practices among the medical students.
Study on usual presentation of unusual neck masses in paediatric population
Authors: Singh Kamalpreet , Kour Amrindarjeet
Published: April 2019

Background: A neck mass is defined as an abnormal lesion (congenital or acquired) that is visible, palpable, or seen on an imaging study. Neck masses are common in adults, but often the underlying etiology is not easily identifiable.

Methods: Total of 36 patients (24 males and 12 females) who fulfill the above criteria were collected over 1-year and enrolled in this study. The clinical history was obtained from the parents or the proxy of the patients. Each patient was physically examined and a proper laboratory and/or radiological investigations were carried on to achieve the definite diagnosis.  

Results: According to the aetiology, the inflammatory category was the main group accounting for 16 cases (44.4%), followed by the congenital category 9 (25%), neoplastic 8 (22.2%), and then the non-inflammatory non neoplastic 3 (8.3%). Thyroglossal duct cyst was the most common congenital mass observed in 4 (11.1%) cases, followed by branchial cleft cyst, cystic hugroma, hemangioma and finally dermoid.

Conclusions: The differential diagnosis of the pediatric neck mass includes a wide array of congenital, inflammatory, benign and malignant lesions.
Comparative evaluation of oral corticosteroids versus low molecular weight heparin in the treatment of lichen planus
Authors: Gajula Narendar , Kalikota Anusha , Rohit Vontela , Shakeer Hiba
Published: April 2019

Background: Lichen planus (LP) is an immunologically mediated inflammatory disorder involving the skin, nails, hair follicles and mucous membranes. Though several drugs and phototherapy are tried and mentioned in the literature, dermatologists are still depending on corticosteroids, which have various serious side effects on long term usage. Thus, in search for an alternative therapy, the present study is conducted to compare the efficacy of systemic corticosteroids and low dose low molecular weight heparin in management of lichen planus.

Methods: 60 patients with biopsy proven LP were selected and divided randomly into two groups with 30 patients each. Group 1 was treated with oral corticosteroids and group 2 was treated with low molecular weight heparin for 8 weeks. Follow up was done for a period of 6 months, at monthly intervals in all patients and any relapses if any were noted.

Results: 60 patients with biopsy proven LP were selected and divided randomly into two groups with 30 patients each. Group 1 was treated with oral corticosteroids and group 2 was treated with low molecular weight heparin for 8 weeks. Follow up was done for a period of 6 months, at monthly intervals in all patients and any relapses if any were noted.

Conclusions: Low dose enoxaparin in the treatment of lichen planus could be considered as an alternative to oral corticosteroids because of equal efficacy and fewer side effects.
Oral Health in India - Researchers' Perspective Part III: Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformities
Authors: Kharbanda O. P. , Grover Ashoo , Tewari Nitesh , Dhingra Kunaal
Published: April 2019

The research directions in oral heath in India have largely been deficient. The poor standard of research and its methodology is of grave concern. The applications of novel technologies and translating the newer researches for the benefit of community's diagnosis, prevention and treatment needs, must be a priority in years to come. As a part of three paper series, the present paper brings forth the burden, current research and future research directions in the field of malocclusion and dentofacial anomalies in India. Malocclusion effects nearly 45% of adolescents, 1/3 of which require orthodontic care. Although technological advances in material sciences and advanced digital technology has refined the appliances much less attention has been paid on etiology and biological basis of orthodontics. The congenital birth defects of face and other denfofacial deformities also require a deeper understanding of etiology and most appropriate treatment protocol. This Manuscript summarizes current research and proposes future areas of research in this field.
CATEGORIZATION OF ACTS BASED ON THE ACTS OF THE CATEGORY MISCHIEVOUS ACT
Authors: A. Bushuyeva Lyudmila
Published: April 2019

Purpose: This study aims to argue and represent the way general cognitive model of acts in English, speech and verbal associations.

Methodology: The article presents the results of a frame analysis of the situation of the acts of the mischievous act in the English language (prank, antic, mischief) via comparative qualitative research methods.

Main Findings: As a result, in the English-language associative material, the elements of the mischievous act frame are explicated in minimal. In conclusion, the considered material indicates a stable conceptualization of the category mischievous act, as indicated by the stability of the semantic content of the frame slots, regular and similar updating of the frame elements in language, speech, verbal-associative network.

Implications: This study indicated that the stability of the semantic content of the frame slots, regular and similar updating of the frame elements in the language, speech, verbal-associative network.
Mobbing Syndrome amongst Nursing Staff in Pediatric Departments of a Hospital in Thessaloniki
Authors: Lera M. , K. Tachtsoglou , Ch. Iliadis , A. Frantzana , L. Kourkouta
Published: April 2019

Introduction: Mobbing is defined as the use of a systematic and sustained attack (bullying) against a predetermined victim among colleagues or between a top-tier employee and a bottom-tier one in the hierarchy in order to induce him to quit his job.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to delve into mobbing in the workplace against the nursing staff in the pediatric departments of one of the largest hospitals in Thessaloniki.

Methodology: This study is addressed to nurses working in one of the major hospitals in Thessaloniki; indeed, they work at the pediatric departments of the hospital. It will examine carefully any possible exposure to mobbing. The data have been collected through questionnaires containing 51 questions identifying 6 factors that determine mobbing in the workplace.

Results: It is obvious that while studying the demographic characteristics of the individuals in the survey sample, most of them are women, while men are fewer. Regarding the marital status of the respondents, a high percentage of the sample is married, a small percentage is single, divorced and not one of them is a widow or a widower. In addition, a small percentage of respondents are between 26-35 years old, the highest percentage of respondents are between 36-45 years old, a slightly lower percentage is found between 46-55 years old and only a few of the respondents are between 56-65 years old. Last but not least, a small percentage of the respondents are Registered Nurses (University Education), the majority of the sample are Registered Nurses (Technological Institution Education) while Licensed Practical Nurses are slightly fewer than the latter ones.

Conclusions: Moral harassment (Moral Mobbing) in the workplace is not a static phenomenon affecting only weak and vulnerable people. Antithetically, it is a multidimensional and complex phenomenon and it should be seen both as an interaction of the individual and social characteristics amongst the victim, the victimiser and the organizational culture of the workplace.
Efficacy of Rose Bengal in comparison with Toluidine Blue in detection of potentially malignant lesions: a preliminary study
Authors: Yaji Dr. Anisha R , Hegde Dr.Sushmini
Published: April 2019

Introduction: Oral cancer is usually diagnosed when it becomes symptomatic and approximately two thirds of the patients present with the advanced disease, regional metastasis and consequently poor prognosis. The risk of development of carcinoma within an area of premalignant lesion is 5 times higher than in those without lesion. Malignant transformation has been reported in 43% of dysplastic leukoplakia cases. It is therefore important to identify these lesions early, for early management.

Aim: To compare the diagnostic efficiency of Rose Bengal (RB) with Toluidine blue (TB) in

detecting the biopsy sites and thus establish an accurate diagnosis in detecting oral potentially malignant disorders. 

Materials And Methods: In our study 27 patients with 41 lesions were included. Since one patient had not quit the habit in the two weeks following initial examination and another patient lesion disappeared in the waiting period, 2 patients (3 lesions) were not included in the study. After initial examination they were subjected to Rose Bengal and Toluidine blue stain. Positively stained lesions were subjected to biopsy and assessed for dysplasia. All the data were tabulated and statistically analysed in SPSS software version v.22.IBM, corp. Chi square test was done to compare the difference between two stains.

Results: When compared with TB staining RB showed 100% Sensitivity, 90% specificity, 96.6% positive predictive value and 100% negative predictive value.

Conclusion: Based on the results and other observations made during the study it could be suggested that RB could be used as an alternative to TB clinically. Further studies with large samples are recommended to support the evidence of this study.
The correlation of preclinical GPA score in faculty of medicine of university of baiturrahmah with national board examination result
Authors: Pitra Dian Ayu Hamama , Akbar Resti Rahmadika
Published: April 2019

Background: The National board of medical examination (“UKMPPD) has been implemented since August 2014 and has emerged a new challenge for medicine faculty in Indonesia in which there are 2769 “UKMPPD CBT” retakers in November 2017. It is the same challenge for Faculty of medicine, university of baiturrahmah (FMUNBRAH) where there are 82 CBT retakers in February 2018. The “UKMPPD” as a determinant of graduation should represent the process of conducting competency-based curriculum during preclinical and clinical program. Thus the GPA as a measure of student performance in conducting the curriculum is expected to correlate in  achieving the “UKMPPD CBT”.

Aims: To determine the correlation between preclinical GPA score of students with achieving the “UKMPPD CBT”. 

Methods: It was cross sectional design consisting subject of 749 students who joined “UKMPPD CBT” as firstaker since November 2014-February 2018. Data obtained were preclinical GPA and the results of “UKMPPD CBT”. GPA data was grouped into three categories with satisfying, very satifying, and cum laude predicate. The results of “UKMPPD CBT” were grouped by achieving and not achieving. Furthermore, the data was analyzed using Sommers'd correlation test.

Results: The median value of preclinical GPA were 3.00 (2.35-3.76). There is a weak negative correlation between preclinical GPA with achieving of “UKMPPD CBT” (p <0.001; value r = -0.221).

Conclusion: There is a weak negative correlation between GPA with the accomplishement of UKMPPD CBT. This result can provide feedback to institutional managers regarding the process of implementing the curriculum based competency.
High Expression of CXCR4, Instead of PD-L1, Is Correlated with Poor Clinical Response to R-CHOP Therapy in Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Patients
Authors: Riani Fety , Dewayani Birgitta Maria , Yulianti Herry , Hernowo Bethy Surjawathy , Suryanti Sri
Published: April 2019

Background: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma worldwide. Rituximab, cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunorubicin, vincristine and prednisone (R-CHOP) are the current standard therapy. About 10% cases of DLBCL were refractory to these immunochemotherapy and may have poor prognosis. Latest studies showed that C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) and Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) were involved in DLBCL biology and correlated with patients’ poor survival. This study aimed to investigate the expression of CXCR4 and PD-L1 with clinical characteristics and its response to R-CHOP in DLBCL and their potential benefit as future predictive biomarkers.

Methods: Thirty four cases of newly diagnosed DLBCL were selected from Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia, during 2015-2018. Treatment outcome was retrieved from patients’ medical records. The expression of CXCR4 and PD-L1 in patients’ tumor  tissues were detected using immunohistochemistry.

Results: Five of 34 cases (14.70%) showed poor clinical response to R-CHOP. High CXCR4 expression was detected in 11 of 34 cases (32.35%), it was significantly correlated with clinical stage (p = 0.0003) and poor clinical response (p = 0.029). High PD-L1 expression was detected in 10 of 34 cases (29.41%) and was significantly correlated with patients’ gender (p = 0.022) but was not correlated with poor clinical response (p = 0.138).

Conclusions: CXCR4 in DLBCL increased probability of poor clinical response to R-CHOP, but not PD-L1 expression. This finding provides the ground for further research which relates to  CXCR4 as a future predictive biomarker for this challenging malignancy.
Globalization and Biodiversity: Issues in Environmental Justice
Authors: AMODU Ph.D Akeem Adekunle
Published: April 2019

Contemporary environmental crisis and disruptions in global biodiversity demands critical reflections. Technically characterized the age of globalization, the emergent social order is a networked or interconnected world of fast-paced change driven by the advances in Information and Communication Technology. The phenomenon globalization births opportunities and challenges for the diverse population of the world: growth and development and, retardation and underdevelopment. With particular reference to developing nations and poor communities, globalization disrupts ecosystems and impinges on environmental rights: rights to clean water, safe air and means of livelihood, among others. It is the aim of this paper to attempt a reflective analysis of the interplay between the phenomena globalization, biodiversity and environmental justice. Review of literature on the intents and contents of globalization generates discontentment from environmental activists and conservationists (of biodiversities and natural habitats), among others. With particular reference to generally poor and economically backward developing nations and poor communities across the globe, globalization births attendant environmental concerns - global warming, loss of biodiversity and increasing loss of environmental rights., among others. Through critical reflections the paper examines the intents and contents of the interplay between the trio of globalization, biodiversity and environmental justice with a view to seeing the implications of the underpinnings of these phenomena for sustainable development. The paper raises and seeks answers to the question: how should humanity pursue a morally sound, biodiversity-just and ecologically-balanced interconnected globe? In other words, ought biodiversity be sacrificed for an interconnected and globalised society? What are the biodiversity (or environmental) imperatives for constructing and sustaining a reasonably interconnected universe where the rights of human and non-human lives shall be protected? Is it just to globalize both the costs and burdens of globalized development? What are the necessary conditions for facilitating a global society where the environments of industrialized, post-industrialized and pre-industrialized economies shall be treated with equal respect? The paper reflectively argues: existing regional and international programmatic initiatives on environmental sustainability must be critically deepened and strengthened as part of the heuristics for constructing an ecologically just, fair and balanced global society in which developing nations and poor populations experience sustainable growth and development. The paper concludes: in the emergent global society international organizations such as the World Bank and the IMF owes it to humanity to articulate, recommend and pursue contextually-determined or nation-specific policies and frameworks for global economic stability, without having to forgo the imperatives of sustainability and environmental justice.
A Combination of Learning Strategy and Learning Motivation in Improving the Skills of Descriptive Essay Writing
Authors: Rosadi Mimi , . Listari
Published: April 2019

The objective of this study was to obtain data and information, and to figure out the combination of learning strategy with high learning motivation as a result of descriptive essay writing skills. Target outcomes of the study are published in scientific journals and proceedings. This research method is experimental with 2 x 3 factorial design. Data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Before the inferential stage, the stage begins with normality and homogeneity test. At the inferential stage the two lanes variants-analysis would have been used. This would have been continued by Tukey’s test if there is interaction between learning strategy and motivation to learn.
An Analysis of the Implications of Modernity on Humanity: Developing an Epistemological Framework
Authors: Junaid Mughal Muhammad , Karimian Nasser
Published: April 2019

The paper seeks to explore the hidden assumptions that are imbedded in a modern, atheistic, naturalistic philosophical outlook, and the conclusions of which are often overlooked. Particularly, the authors highlight that a philosophically naturalistic outlook leads to untenable conclusions regarding human morality, volition, and subjective conscious experience. The analysis finds that a modern approach, if taken to its logical conclusion, would leave humanity bereft of meaning. The authors argue that the naturalistic approach requires leaps of faith regarding human cognitive capacities, as it assumes sound reasoning without justification to such a premise. The authors conclude that religious grounding, specifically an Islamic conceptual framework, is necessary to account for consciousness, logic, and morality, while the abandonment of this tradition along with the metaphysical foundation it provides leaves the modern man struggling to justify rationality, moral arguments, and even basic articulation with which he rejects faith in God. Thus, the authors conclude that modernity, while commended for its advancements in the sciences, must not lose the metaphysical underpinnings upon which it is founded.
Local Tourists Characteristics in Lampung Indonesia
Authors: Subandi Achyani , Noor Rasuane , . Sumiyatun , Thresia Fenny , Budi Wibowo Satrio
Published: April 2019

Local tourists are always the booster of the number of tourist visits at each tourist destination. The results of the BPS survey also suggest that local tourist contributions are greater than foreign tourists. This is important to be the concern of tourist managers. If the tour manager can find out the characteristics of local tourists, then it is easier to predict demand from tourists. Because the characteristics of tourists become one of the decisive factors in the decision to choose a tourist destination. This study attempts to describe the characteristics of local Lampung tourists.
Hidden Moral Messages in Indonesian Horror Film (Analysis of Palasik Film)
Authors: Panuju Redi
Published: April 2019

This article discusses implicit moral messages in the Palasik film. This film is based on a myth from West Sumatra society as a creature invented by someone who is a Black magician looking to live long in the world. At night, while looking for food, Palasik let’s go of his head and floated in the air. Palasik food is a fetus that is in the womb of his mother. Stories like this make film creators unable to avoid the element of violence in visualization. As a result, many criticisms of this film consider it to be extreme, especially at the moment when Palasik is preying on a fetus in the womb and blood is splattered everywhere. Also, the visualization of explosions for women who have just given birth by first pouring gasoline on them is considered excessive. In general, horror films get criticized because of the content of pornography and violence in them. The crucial question is whether or not the Palasik film does not contain a moral message? This study uses a narrative analysis approach. Data was obtained through in-depth observations of the story of the film arranged from scene to scene. The author interprets the film scene after scene and concludes the moral message hidden in the story. The results showed that the Palasik film conveyed many moral messages, although not explicit. For example, it conveys that collective unity can defeat evil, excessive love can make a person less alert to something bad around them, aggressiveness is formed based on habits step by step, revenge has made humans lose their humanity (especially for invented creatures like Palasik which are certainly more destructive), and power-hungry humans are willing to serve Satan in order to achieve that power.
A Comparative Analysis on the Parliament’s Role in the Appointment of Justices to the Supreme Court in the USA and the Maldives
Authors: Shafie Aminath Asfa , Aziz Shamrahayu A.
Published: April 2019

The politics involved in the appointment of Judges to the Supreme Court impacts everyone; the policy making Executive, the lawmaking Legislature and the people who elected the aforementioned two branches of Government. In Maldives, the parliament plays a huge role in the appointment of Justices to the Supreme Court of Maldives. However, the parliamentary procedure in place regarding providing approval to selected candidates to the highest authority in the judiciary of Maldives seems to lack a vital part of any job interview; the assessing of the candidate’s eligibility to take on the responsibilities of the office. Whereas in the United States of America, confirmation hearings are held to not only assess the candidate’s eligibility but also to determine the character of the candidate. The main purpose of this article is to entail the role of the parliament in both jurisdictions in the appointment of Justices to the Supreme Court Therefore, taking a doctrinal approach, this article analyses the constitutional and parliamentary procedures of the United States of America and Maldives regarding the appointment of Justices to the Supreme Court. This article reveals the imperative necessity to reform the constitutional and parliamentary procedures of appointing Justices, to ensure an independent, impartial and effective judiciary in the Maldives.
The Effect of Trait Anxiety on Recognition of Threatening Emotional Facial Expressions: A Study among High School Students.
Authors: Mustapha Roslinda , Shahadan Md. Azman , Hamzah Hazalizah
Published: April 2019

Previous studies indicated that sensitivity to facial expressions of threat is related to anxiety in children, adolescents and adults. A small amount of anxiety often improves students' performance, but a high level of anxiety can interfere the learning process. The feeling of being threatened by particular stimuli would cause them to perceive many daily situations as threatening and this will result in more frequent experiences of fear of what may happen, especially for the high anxiety students. This research will explore the threat perception that the secondary school students might have in relation to negative facial expression and examine the sensitivity towards anger expressions as threatening stimuli. 49 students (25 low anxiety and 24 high anxiety) age between 16 to 18 years old have been recruited to answer a set of anxiety questionnaires and they were also required to identify the facial expression to explore the threat perception by looking at images posing facial expression in 2 and 3 dimensions. These images have been transformed into 5 levels of anger using FaceGen Modeller 3.5. Results demonstrated that the high anxiety students can identify threat stimuli from faces more accurately and faster than the low anxiety students. It is suggested that angry faces may be perceived as particularly threatening amongst students and play a significant role in their emotional well being. It is hoped that this research will increase our understanding of the relationship between anxiety and threat perception and this unique visual stimulus can generate a wealth of other research in Malaysia.
The Legal Comparison Concerning the Legislation Policy of Criminal Acts Towards Religion and Religious Life in the Books of Indonesian Criminal Law Year 2018 and Wetboek Van Strafrecht Year 2014
Authors: Kristian Kristian
Published: April 2019

This paper aims at comparing legislation regarding criminal acts against religion and religious life as well as religious facilities in the National Criminal Code (RKUHP) drafted in July 2018 with the new Dutch Criminal Law (Wetboek van Strafrecht) in 2014. This research was carried out through normative juridical research methods and legal comparisons. The type of data used in this study is focused on secondary data further divided into primary, secondary and tertiary legal materials. The data collection in this study was conducted with a study of documentation and literature study, while the data analysis method in this study was qualitative and descriptive. The results of the study show that the legislation regarding criminal in fact acts against religion and religious life and religious facilities in the positive law in Indonesia, especially in the draft version of the national Criminal Code (RKUHP) in July 2018, which is a reflection that Indonesia adheres to the concept of the Pancasila law as a religious nation state, where all lives in Indonesia must be based on the trust in the One Godhead. The legislation policy (as the most strategic stage in the prevention of crime by using criminal law facilities) relating to criminal acts against religion and religious life and religious facilities in the July 2018 version of the Criminal Code (RKUHP) is based on the theory of Religionsschutz Theorie, Gefuhlsschutz Theorie and Friedensschutz Theorie. This is conducted solely because religion is a legal interest that must be protected. Insults or other similar things can interfere with religious life and endanger the peace and security of living in a society as well as endangering national unity and security. The results of the study also show that the legislation regarding criminal acts against religion and religious life and religious facilities as stipulated in the draft version of the national Criminal Code (RKUHP) version of July 2018 unlikely refers to the development of legislation regarding "Godslasteringswet" in the Netherlands. It is because the current legislation on "Godslasteringswet" in the Netherlands apparently is not regulating much about criminal acts against religion and religious life and religious facilities (legislation policies in the Netherlands are more inclined to humiliation and discrimination based on religion or at least disruption to activities worship). Thus, it can be stated that the legislation regarding criminal acts against religion and religious life and religious facilities is a typical legislative policy, and thus is in accordance with the needs of the Indonesians as a multi-religion nation
Roles and Challenges of Technology in Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: Abualhaija DBA Mohamed
Published: April 2019

Many believe that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is irrelevant and bad for businesses, while others swear of its strategic importance for the overall growth of local and global economies. This paper examines the impact of technology on corporates morals and social responsibility. Companies like GE and Nike direct resources and strategies to strengthen the environment and local and global communities. Through improving education programs and investing in technology, these companies attempt to fulfill their social responsibilities to all communities.

Companies use corporate social responsibility to build a reputation and a brand name. Through technology exports, the world’s economy is synchronized. Creating and sharing technology enhances the world’s productivity and economy, mainly because developing countries are incapable of investing much in R&D.

As the infusion of technology contributes to the growth of the global economy, the question remains to what degree the technological breakthroughs create ethical and moral concerns when exploring new frontiers, and to what degree scientists consider the social and ethical consequences when testing and investigating.

This paper explores some of the ethical, social, and legal circumstances related to different controversial research fields to include creating the atomic bomb, human cloning, and the research of synthetic biology science.
Evaluation of the Quality of Development in Klaten Regency, Central Java Indonesia
Authors: . Suwardi , Kinasih Wulan
Published: April 2019

This research aimed to conduct an evaluation on development performance from the community’s perspective. This study also identified the community’s aspiration on development issue. This result of research would be expected to be input to Klaten Regency’s Government in defining the priority of development through APBD (Local Income and Expense Budget) of 2018.

The method employed in this research was survey one. The sample was selected using “random sampling technique conducted in 138 survey location points. The research specified standard margin error of 5% at confidence interval of 95%. A total 798 respondents were used as the sample.

The result of research showed that community has positive perception on the quality of development in Klaten Regency. Development sector still needing improvement for its quality included: (1) people farming; (2) SME sector’s role; (3) creating more job opportunities; (4) local government’s stronger commitment to eradicating corruption, collusion and nepotism; (5) public service. Development and service sector appreciated positively by community included: (1) education; (2) health; (3) infrastructure; (4) social help distribution; (5) security, social orderliness and community protection.
The Modern African Woman and the Politics of Reconciling Career and Domestic Activities
Authors: Menang PhD Ophilia Abianji-
Published: April 2019

In early African male fiction, women were not allowed to go to school. They were pushed to the periphery where they occupied marginal spaces. They had no voice in public. They were expected to perform household duties concerning childbearing and domestic functions. These are roles that domesticated women and made them dependent on their husbands for survival. However, urbanization and the spread of female education has given women more space and opportunities for survival and livelihood. In addition to culturally assigned roles, women are now educated and have acquired skills which enable them to have paid jobs and pursue a career in different walks of life thereby rendering them economically empowered and making positive contributions to the growth of their communities and families.  This blend of domestic activities and pursuing a career is not without its own challenges. This article aims at examining the politics of reconciling career and domestic activities through the prism of Alobwed’Epie’s Patching the Broken Dream. It looks at the challenges that women/widows go through as wives, mothers and being career women. It reveals how the woman/widow rises above these challenges and reconstructs her image. Informed by the womanist ideology of Micere Mugo, E Modupe Kolawole and Chikwenye Ogunyemi, this paper justifies the view that domestic activities and career in the novel under study is challenging for women especially widows. However, these challenges do not limit the woman. They make her strong and develop hidden potentials that change their perception about life and people’s view about women and widows.
The Episteme of Meta-Modernity: Order, Value, and Citizenship in the Space of ‘Digital Finitudes’
Authors: Jaros Prof Milan
Published: April 2019

Fuelled by the neo-liberal division of labour, complexification acquired a life of its own. This gave a novel dimension to the growing gap between emergent knowledge and human systems, knowing and being, between the human content of work and its outcomes, value and citizenship. It is argued that here is one of the key reasons why most decisions are made in the chaotic space of ephemeral price relations manufactured by the data-rich, runaway ‘surveillance commoditism’. However, advances in quantitative, empirical methodologies also open an action space for a fresh research agenda. It is to recast our past and present into transparent, directional genealogical accounts of order generation and actualisation recording the ascent and limits of development as well as its pathways between the ‘lab & cloister’ and the social systems. It grounds a new, ‘meta-modern’ Foucauldian episteme in which the notion of order freed of power-hungry impositions assumes the role of an onto-epistemic variable and offers a rational base for defeating the prospect of ‘digitally enhanced serfdom’. The necessary condition for this agenda to begin to assert itself is a radical methodological transformation of educational and management programmes aimed at bottom up ownership of, and responsibility for the making, choosing, and symbolising, with a view to restoring value as a measure of actualisation of human independence and ability.  Only then can knowledge live up to its foundational mission of liberation by reason.
A Research on Species Diversity and Ethno Botanical Utilization of Lamiaceae Family in Southern Turkey
Authors: Çinbilgel İlker , Kurt Yusuf
Published: April 2019

Lamiaceae/Labiatae family includes the highest number of commercially used species such as mint, rosemary, thyme, oregano, lavender, marjoram and sage. These species are generally used as flavoring additives in meat dishes, sausage products, seafood, stews, salads, canned foods, sauces and soups. In this study, the species diversity of Lamiaceae family members in Akseki-İbradı-Manavgat districts of Antalya in southern Turkey and their ethnobotanical utilization in the region and in the literatures were presented. 149 taxa (131 at species level) belonging to 27 genera of Lamiaceae were identified in the study area. Of these, 50 taxa (33.56%) are endemic to Turkey. The native people harvest species from wild populations and generally air-dry them under sun or on shadow places. They consume and sell mainly air-dried Origanum onites (Turkish oregano) leaves. They obtain essential oil traditionally by steam distillation from Origanum majorana (white marjoram) due to its high oil yield and efficiency. Herbal treatments are used for cure various diseases such as strong cough, chronic cold, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders and skin problems. Wild-crafting of populations may cause genetic erosion of the species. The sustainability of these species should be maintained by genetic resource conservation programs by in situ and ex situ conservation strategies.
The Whale Child by C. Simpson
Authors: MacLeod Lorisia
Published: April 2019

Simpson, Carroll. The Whale Child. Illustrated by Carroll Simpson. Heritage House Publishing Co. Ltd. 2016.

Simpson does not list an Indigenous community affiliation so I will be referring to this work as Indigenous-inspired based on the author information provided.

The Whale Child by Carroll Simpson is a story about a young girl who is swept out to sea after her village is destroyed and develops a connection with a whale to find her way back to her sister. It features Simpson’s signature West Coast First Nation inspired art style and style of storytelling creating a visually beautiful book that even younger readers might enjoy for the illustrations. Simpson acknowledges that this tale is not a traditional tale but rather one of her own creation with biological facts about whales at the end of the story; however, the artwork and phrasing in the story would likely mislead readers to believe it to be a traditional retelling. This is similar to her other titles in her Coastal Spirit Tales series which feature Indigenous-inspired art and storytelling making them a resource to be used only with critical thought.

The Whale Child has all the trappings of a book that would be easy to use as Indigenous content in early grades; however, doing so would displace Indigenous voices that could be used so I would caution against using this title only because it fits the assumptions of what Indigenous works look like.

For both librarians and educators, I would recommend engaging with your Indigenous connections prior to using this book to ensure that it is catalogued or implemented into the curriculum appropriately. It is possible that there may be Indigenous voices that your community would like highlighted in place of Indigenous-inspired works and that should be something critically discussed when looking at this book as an educational resource.

Recommended with reservations: 2 out of 4 stars Reviewer: Lorisia MacLeod

Reviewers Biography

Lorisia MacLeod is an Instruction Librarian at NorQuest College Library and a proud member of the James Smith Cree Nation. When not working on indigenization or diversity in librarianship, Lorisia enjoys reading almost any variation of Sherlock Holmes, comics, or travelling.
Poetree by C. Pignat
Authors: MacLeod Lorisia
Published: April 2019

Pignat, Caroline. Poetree. Illustrated by François Thisdale, Red Deer Press, 2018.

Caroline Pignat is a two-time Governor General Award winner and it’s easy to see why when one looks at her latest beautiful book. Each page of Poetree is simply delightful with short simple poems complemented by François Thisdale’s excellent illustrations. The illustrations perfectly invoke the feeling of the poem whether it be the frosty cold of a silent winter’s morning or the pure warm delight of a warm summer's day. The short length of the poetry and the everyday-vocabulary chosen by Pignat makes this book accessible to many readers, even those working on their English skills or who are new to poetry.

For educators and librarians, this book would be an excellent addition to a program celebrating poetry. In fact, the style of the short poems and illustrations focusing on daily life could be showcased in the reading of this book and then learners could work on creating their own illustrated poems in the style of Poetree. The combination of eye-catching illustrations with high contrast text will no doubt delight audiences of all ages if used in story times and the overall simplicity of the language would allow newer readers to still engage, making this an excellent addition to classrooms and libraries.

Recommended with Reservations: 3 stars out of 4 Reviewer: Lorisia MacLeod

Lorisia MacLeod is an Instruction Librarian at NorQuest College Library and a proud member of the James Smith Cree Nation. When not working on indigenization or diversity in librarianship, Lorisia enjoys reading almost any variation of Sherlock Holmes, comics, or travelling.
Una Huna?: What Is This? by S. Aglukark
Authors: Quirk Linda
Published: April 2019

Aglukark, Susan. Una Huna?: What Is This? Illustrated by Amanda Sandland and Danny Christopher, Inhabit Media, 2018.  

Juno-award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark has had tremendous success blending languages (Inuktitut and English) to tell the stories of her people through popular music. She has now published the first in a planned series of six picture books intended for both Inuit and non-Inuit readers, a series that celebrates the resilience of the Inuit people. The series focuses on a period of tremendous change, beginning late in the nineteenth century, when more and more European traders began to regularly visit Inuit camps. This changing world is seen through the eyes of a young Inuk girl named Ukpik.

Ukpik is a happy little girl who is excitedly seeking the perfect name for her new puppy. A precocious child, she is eager to try new things, to ask questions, and to share newfound knowledge with the other children in camp. She is eager to understand and embrace the European tools for which her family trades—in this story, it is cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons)—but she wonders if these objects will forever change their happy way of life. Ukpik’s grandmother offers reassurance and helps the little girl to thoughtfully consider her family’s place in a rapidly changing world.

As she has done so successfully with her music, Aglukark has peppered Una Huna? with Inuktitut words that will introduce young readers to Inuit culture without confusing them or significantly slowing the pace of the story. The charming illustrations by Amanda Sandland and Danny Christopher are very suitable for children and lend a fairly realistic sense of place. Appropriately, this book was published by the first independent publishing company in Nunavut; Inuit-owned Inhabit Media seeks to promote and preserve Inuit mythology and traditional knowledge. Una Huna? is highly recommended for readers aged 5 to 7.

Highly recommended: 4 out of 4 starsReviewer: Linda Quirk

Linda taught courses in Canadian Literature, Women's Writing, and Children's Literature at Queen's University (Kingston) and at Seneca College (Toronto) before moving to Edmonton to become a librarian at University of Alberta’s Bruce Peel Special Collections.
A Bevy of 4-Star Books to Delight Readers
Authors: Desmarais Robert
Published: April 2019

Dear Readers,

We are delighted to recommend a diverse group of children’s books for your reading pleasure. Remarkably, more than half of the books in this issue were “highly recommended” by Deakin reviewers, so I wanted to take this opportunity to explain the significance of a 4-star rating. Our reviewers are looking for books with captivating stories from start to finish that are worthy of reading over and over. Many of the books we review are illustrated, so we also pay close attention to the artful marriage of words and pictures. A four-star rating demands excellence in the book’s design and writing quality, and of course, the book should have a story that inspires readers to think and learn. It certainly isn’t easy to earn a 4-star review from our reviewers, and for that reason, I would like to congratulate the authors, illustrators, and publishing teams who produced the eight books that earned a 4-star rating in this issue: Cheerful Chick, Down by the River, Gluten Free is Part of Me, Here Comes Rhinoceros, That’s Not Hockey, Una Huna?: What Is This?, What’s My Superpower?, and You Hold Me Up. The creators of these excellent books deserve commendation for a job well done, and we owe them our thanks for capturing our interest and imagination.

I am thrilled to see so many books recommended by Deakin reviewers for their overall quality and I hope you’ll find something in this issue to fire your imagination.

Happy reading!

Robert Desmarais, Managing Editor