bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of interleukin-33 and osteopontin levels in well and poorly regulated diabetes mellitus type 2
Authors: Ozdemir Ozlem , Noyan Tevfik , Uner Abdullah , Akalin Cagri
Published: June 2024

IL-33 is one of the novel IL-1 family members which are secreted in many tissues. Osteopontin (OPN) is a highly phosphorylated and glycosylated sialoprotein synthesized primarily in bone tissue, which the major role is to participate in biomineralization. Both IL-33 and OPN are mentioned associated with inflammatory disorders. Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder in glucose homeostasis, which its pathophysiology involves a low-grade chronic inflammation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the IL-33 and OPN levels in well and poorly regulated T2DM patients. Three group were determined as; T2DM with HbA1c level below 8% as Group HbA1c <8, T2DM with HbA1c level of 8% and above as Group HbA1c ≥8, and control group consisting of healthy individuals respectively. Each group included 50 participant (n=50). Age, fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c and lipid parameters (total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL, HDL), IL-33 and OPN values were examined. There was a significant statistical difference between the fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c, triglyceride, and HDL levels of the groups (p<0.001). OPN levels of the groups were not found statistically different but IL-33 levels were found to be significantly higher in the HbA1c <8 group compared to the control group (p=0.0108). IL-33 and OPN levels do not differ in terms of well or poorly regulation in T2DM patients and HbA1c level alone, is insufficient to be a predictor of OPN and IL-33 activity.
Treatment patterns of rheumatoid arthritis across different age groups
Authors: Ulusoy Bahar , Erdogan Esra , Armagan Berkan , Karakas Ozlem , Apaydin Hakan , Orhan Kevser , Kocak Rezan , Atalar Ebru , Dagli Pinar , Konak Hatice , Polat Bunyamin , Babaoglu Hakan
Published: June 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease with a higher incidence in older adults. We aimed to analyze the differences in the choice of RA treatment regimens across various age groups. A retrospective cohort study using data from the Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Registry was conducted, involving 3,475 RA patients categorized into three age groups: 18-49, 50-64, and over 65 years. Key variables examined included demographics, comorbidities, and utilization of various treatment modalities, including disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors (TNFi), targeted synthetic DMARDs (tsDMARDs), and other biological treatments. Statistical analysis was done with Jamovi software. The study found significant differences in drug prescriptions among age groups. Older patients (>65 years) were less likely to be prescribed methotrexate and sulfasalazine but more likely to receive leflunomide and colchicine. A decline in the use of TNFi and tsDMARDs with age was noted, while other biologics were consistently used across all ages. Our findings underscore the impact of age on treatment choices in RA, revealing a tendency towards less aggressive treatment approaches in older patients. We emphasize the importance of re-evaluating current treatment protocols to better accommodate the health needs of the aging RA population and enhance their quality of life.
ECG changes in workers with lead intoxication
Authors: Cetintepe Sultan , Bozdag Fatma
Published: June 2024

A significant number of studies have proven that occupational lead exposure increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, evidence regarding the potential effects of lead on the cardiac conduction system is sparse and inconclusive. We planned a descriptive study examining the relationship between occupational lead exposure and electrocardiogram (ECG). We investigated 48 patients, 46 males (95.8%) and two females (4.2%), who were hospitalized in Ankara Occupational and Environmental Diseases Hospital Hospital in 2022 due to lead intoxication, measured blood lead and examined ECG in this study. Descriptive and multivariable analyses were performed. The lead level was determined as 50.00±7.07 in women and 37.80±13.28 µg/L in men. No permanent significant relationship was detected between gender and lead level (p>0.05). No significant relationship was found between lead level and heart rhythm (p>0.05). It was determined that there was no significant correlation between the patients' lead levels and ECG results (ventricular rate, PR interval, QRS complex, QT and QTc) (p>0.05). Our study concluded that abnormal ECG results may also occur in occupational lead exposure but they were not related to toxic blood lead levels.
Radiofrequency catheter ablation reduces the severity of anxiety in patients with atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia, regardless of age, sex, tachycardia type, and laboratory findings
Authors: Duz Ramazan , Ceylan Yemlihan , Babat Naci , Cibuk Salih
Published: June 2024

Assess pre and postinterventional anxiety levels in radiofrequency catheter ablation recipients (RFCA) for atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) and investigate whether changes are associated with demographic and clinical characteristics and AVNRT subtypes. This was a single-centre prospective study conducted from September 2019 to March 2020. A total of 51 patients who were to undergo RFCA due to newly diagnosed symptomatic AVNRT were included. Electrophysiological studies were performed on all patients, the AVNRT subtype was determined, and the RFCA procedure was applied. The severity of anxiety before RFCA and 3 months after the procedure was determined by the state-trait anxiety inventory. The mean age was 50.1±17.3 years and 70.6% (n=36) were women. The median STAI-State score after ablation (37 [33–42]) was significantly lower than before (63 [52–72]) (p<0.001). Similarly, median STAI-Trait scores after ablation (45 [39–49]) were found to be significantly lower than before the procedure (59 [46–69]) (p<0.001). There were no significant relationships between the decrease in STAI-State or STAI-Trait scores and analyzed parameters such as age, sex, AVNRT type and other laboratory values. Administration of RFCA in AVNRT can improve AVNRT-induced anxiety and could eliminate the potential need for antiarrhythmic or anxiolytic therapy. Therefore, RFCA may also positively impact quality of life, and reduce unnecessary treatments, and healthcare costs associated with AVNRT.
Determination of blood stains exposed to environmental conditions using miRNA biomarkers
Authors: Atalay Remziye , Ercan Bahadir , Holumen Nazli , Karatas Omer , Yukseloglu Emel
Published: June 2024

Sexual abuse and rape are among the crimes that are increasing day by day in our country. According to 2019 TUIK data, 13.1% of children brought to security units are victimized by sexual crimes. According to data published by the World Population Review website in 2020, 1071 people were raped in Türkiye that year. The provability of crimes is a very important factor for the perpetrator to be punished. The field of forensic sciences tries to serve justice by examining the evidence found at the crime scene. In cases where the possible body fluids of the perpetrator and the victim are mixed, it is very difficult to make an identification because there is no method for the separation of these mixed samples. In this study, we aimed to differentiate mixed body fluids (blood and saliva) by microRNA method. The samples collected from volunteers for this study were prepared as two-donor mixtures in four different groups in five different dilutions. A total of 36 mixtures were prepared from fluids collected from 4 female and 4 male individuals. The miR-451A biomarker was used to indicate the presence of blood and the miR-203A-3p marker was used to indicate the presence of saliva in the mixture samples. The samples were first centrifuged and then RNA isolation was performed using miRNeasy Mini Kit. The concentration and purity of the obtained RNAs were determined by spectrophotometer. Then cDNA (complementary DNA) was synthesized from RNAs with Taqman microRNA Reverse Transcription Kit.U6 gene region was preferred as the reference gene and analyzes were performed by RT-PCR. The presence of blood samples in the mixture was shown in all dilutions, the best level was seen in 1x1 ratio. When all groups were analyzed, it was seen that the mixtures with male donors were expressed at a higher rate than the other mixtures.
A preliminary study of fumaric acid, called allomaleic acid, as a pharmaceutical antimicrobial compound
Authors: Unver Tuba
Published: June 2024

The emergence of antimicrobial resistance in microorganisms and the adverse effects associated with antibiotic use have necessitated the exploration of new, natural substances for antimicrobial treatments. Fumaric acid, or allomaleic acid, is a natural bioactive compound primarily derived from plant-based products. Fumaric acid has potential analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-psoriatic, chemopreventive, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective properties. So far, studies on the antimicrobial activity of fumaric acid have used a plant ingredient. The antimicrobial activity was attributed to fumaric acid because it was detected in large amounts in herbal products. In this preliminary study, the antibacterial and antifungal properties of pure fumaric acid (99+%) were determined by the microdilution method. As a result of the antimicrobial study, the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values of fumaric acid against Candida tropicalis, Candida krusei, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and Candida parapsilosis were 9.375, 37.5, 4.687, 4.687, and 1.172 mg/mL, respectively. Moreover, bacterial cells were found to be approximately one hundred times more sensitive to fumaric acid than Candida cells. The MIC values of fumaric acid against Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter aerogenes were determined as 150 µg /mL, and against Staphylococcus aureus was 75 µg /mL. These results showed that pure fumaric acid has a potent inhibitory effect against pathogenic or opportunistic microorganisms. Its unique properties and potential as an antimicrobial agent make it a compelling study area. Therefore, the usability of fumaric acid in the pharmacotherapeutic field is promising for future advanced in vivo studies.
Retrospective comparison of ALT-AST values of patients before and after the COVID-19 period in Ardahan province
Authors: Yasar Umit , Kokbas Umut
Published: June 2024

The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the significance level between the liver damage marker (ALT-AST) levels taken in both periods from individuals who came to Ardahan State Hospital before and after the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) disease period that appeared in our country in March 2020. Patients with chronic viral infections, alcohol use problems, liver cancer, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis were excluded from the study. Considering the period of March 2020, which was the first time it was seen in our country, liver marker levels of the same patients were examined in both periods, before and after. Statistical significance levels were evaluated and discussed in the literature. It was determined that 68 of 96 individuals (70.8%), whose ALT and AST enzyme levels were examined before and after COVID-19, had an increase in ALT and AST levels compared with the pre-COVID-19 period. The COVID-19 pandemic, a new era in human life, continues even though it has lost its effect. These effects include the stress of the illness period, the side effects of the medications used and the permanent damage caused by the COVID-19 infection. Because of these results, liver checquese and orientation towards a healthy life are of great importance after the COVID-19 period.
The effect of perineal extracorporeal shock wave therapy applied to chronic prostatitis patients on sexual functions and prostatitis symptoms
Authors: Yakut Emrah , Gok Bahri
Published: June 2024

It was aimed to investigate the effect of perineal extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) applied to chronic prostatitis (CP) patients on prostatitis symptoms and sexual functions, based on age and body mass index (BMI) parameters.
Forty male patients aged 18 and over who underwent ESWT for CP were included in the study. The age and BMI of the patients were recorded. Patients were evaluated with the International Erectile Function Form and the International Health Institute – Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index before and 3 months after ESWT. Prostatitis symptoms and sexual function values of the patients were analyzed, as well as age and BMI parameters.
The average age of the patients was 31 (±7.88) years and the average BMI was 25.27 (±4.89) kg/m2. When all patients were evaluated, ESWT; it created a statistically significant positive difference in pain and quality of life scores on the CP side. ESWT; created a statistically significant positive difference in erectile function and sexual and general satisfaction scores. When looking at ESWT effectiveness according to BMI values; erectile function, orgasmic function, and sexual and general satisfaction scores increased more in normal-weight patients than in obese patients. In addition, a greater decrease in prostatitis pain score was observed after treatment in normal-weight patients compared to obese patients.
ESWT treatment is an effective method for CP patients, especially in relieving pain. The erectile function also increases sexual and general satisfaction. In obese people, its contribution to both pain palliation and erectile function is limited. Prospective, randomized, multicenter, and high-participation studies are needed.
Pain, quality of life, proprioception and physical function in patient with knee osteoarthritis: Comparison of different grades
Authors: Yoldas Burak , Akdemir Enes , Anil Berna , Korkmaz Esra , Kumru Dilara , Yilmaz Coskun , Ermis Egemen , Kehribar Lokman , Genc Ahmet , Yilmaz Ali
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to determine the differences in pain, quality of life and functional status of individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) between grades. The study included 90 patients with different grades (Grades 1, 2, and 3) of KOA. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Physical Function Shortform (KOOS-PS), Short Form Health (SF-12), Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scales were applied. Timed Up and Go test (TUG), Five Times Sit to Stand Test (5STS), Stair Climb Test (SCT), 6-minute Walking Test (6MWT) and proprioception measurements were performed for functional assessments. Foot Posture Index (FPI-6), Navicular Drop Test (NDT) and Foot Function Index (FFI) tests were used for foot posture evaluations. In the functional tests performed in the study, a significant decrease in test performance was observed in the 6MWT and SCT tests as the grade level increased (P<0.05). In TUG and 5STS tests, a significant
decrease in performance was detected only in Grade 3 compared to other grades (P<0.05). Similarly, there were significant differences between the grades in all scales applied (P<0.05). In proprioception evaluations, similar medians were found between sides (P>0.05). In FFI averages, significant differences were found especially in pain (P=0.036) and insufficiency (P=0.008) parameters compared to grade 3. This study revealed noticeable differences in knee scores, pain, quality of life scales and functional tests at different stages of KOA. These differences were generally negative as grade levels increased. However, consistent with previous research, conflicting results were identified, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of KOA.
Effect of morin hydrate on oxidative stress and renal function in methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity
Authors: Secgin Seyda , Kahraman Tahir
Published: June 2024

Drugs used for treatment in the clinic also have side effects. As one of these drugs, Methotrexate (MTX) is a folate antagonist antimetabolite that has a wide range of uses in diseases such as cancer and non-cancer autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases and abortus. MTX is included in the treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, while these patients are known to tend to renal function disorders. Because of this, patients who receive MTX treatment also receive renal function tests periodically and during the treatment process, they are initiated leucovorin, hydration and glucarpidase rescuers, if necessary. Morin hydrate (MH) compound is known to have multi-biological effects such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a single-effective dose of MTX (20 mg/kg) induced renal toxicity by using the properties of MH (100 mg/kg) compound. In addition to histopathology, renal function tests and oxidative stress/antioxidant levels were evaluated. It was found that while MH improved MTX-induced renal function and structural changes, it also improved MTX-induced renal toxicity significantly. The protective role of MH against MTX-induced renal toxicity was provided due to its free radical scavenging property and by increasing cellular antioxidant defense. We believe that MH is a candidate for protection against renal toxicity of MTX.
Nitric oxide facilitates the activation of iron acquisition genes in soybean (Glycine max L.) exposed to iron deficiency
Authors: Bagchi Ruby , Diba Sheikh , Saiful Shifat , Akter Mst , Rahman Md , Kabir Ahmad
Published: June 2024

Iron (Fe)-shortage is a serious limitation in Strategy I dicot crops including soybean (Glycine max L.). Fe-deficiency causes chlorosis, growth retardation, low photosynthetic performance, and productivity. Nitric oxide (NO) is known to serve as a signalling molecule in plants, but its role in mitigating Fe-deficiency in soybeans is still vague. Therefore, the study aims to explore physiological and molecular mechanisms associated with Fe-acquisition and homeostasis is highly demandable. In this study, we found Fe-deficiency occurred leaf chlorosis, inhibiting photosynthetic performance and biomass yield in soybean. However, the exogenous supplementation of sodium nitroprusside, a donor of nitric oxide (NO) significantly restored these physiological attributes. The fluorescence intensity of NO indicates that NO-singling induced in response to Fe-deficiency, along with NO induces conversion of Fe3+ to Fe2+, which leads to Fe acquisition and homeostasis mechanism in Strategy I soybean plants. This study further suggests that NO up-regulates the expression candidate genes ZmIRT1, ZmFRO2, and ZmSultr1;3 related to Fe-acquisition and homeostasis in soybean plants. These findings might be useful to soybean breeders and farmers for coping with Fe-deficiency in Strategy I soybean and other grains crops.
Investigating Why Latter-day Saint Adolescents Are at Lower Risk for Suicidality: Comparing Across Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities
Authors: Dyer Justin
Published: June 2024

Previous research has identified Latter-day Saint adolescents at particularly low levels of suicidality compared to adolescents of other affiliations or no affiliation. However, specific pathways of effects remain uncertain. The current study used data from 46,823 Utah adolescents collected by the Utah Department of Health to examine mediators of the relationship between religious affiliation and suicide ideation, suicide attempts, and depression. The study also examined how these mediators differed across sexual orientations and gender identities. Compared to those of no religion, heterosexual Latter-day Saint and Catholic adolescents were less likely to use drugs or alcohol, which proved to be the most prominent protective factor across sexual orientations and gender identities, decreasing suicide attempts by more than 20%. Less family conflict was also a protective factor for Latter-day Saints and Catholics. For LGBQ adolescents, being Latter-day Saint was protective against suicide ideation, suicide attempts, and depression through less use of drugs or alcohol and less family conflict. Being Latter-day Saint or Catholic was also protective for LGBQ adolescents given their lower likelihood of being bullied (again compared to those of no religion).
Irreversible Electroporation
Authors:   , Geboers Bart
Published: June 2024

Irreversible electroporation (IRE) employs high-voltage electrical pulses for non-thermal image-guided tumor ablation in solid organs. The pulses disrupt the membrane potential of all cells within the ablation zone causing loss of tumour cell homeostasis which results in death. IRE has the advantage of sparing extracellular matrix structures and thereby preserves the anatomical integrity of blood vessels, bile ducts, and ureters. Several prospective phase-I and -II studies demonstrated the safety and cytoreductive efficacy of IRE for the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic, and local prostate tumours. In addition, IRE induces a systemic immune response. When this immune effect can be amplified by combinatory treatment with immunotherapeutic drugs its synergy might form a bridge between local and systemic therapies with potential to develop into a fundamentally new approach to cancer treatment.
Editörden
Authors: Alkan Ahmet Dursun
Published: June 2024

Değerli Meslektaşlarımız ve Okurlar,

Yedi adet araştırma makalesinin sunulduğu Gemi ve Deniz Teknolojisi 225. sayısında; pasif yalpa tankı ile gemi yalpa hareketlerinin sönümlenmesi, gemi kazan arızalarının incelenmesi, tersanelerde tedarikçi seçim faktörlerinin incelenmesi, dalgalardan enerji elde eden bir sisteme ilişkin model deneylerini temel alan bir çalışma, gemi kazalarında denizcilik sözleşmeleri ihlalleri, silindirlerde meydana gelen girdap kaynaklı titreşimlerin incelenmesi, sefer plânlamasında gemilerin karbon ayak izinin azaltılması konularında makaleler sunulmuştur. Değerli katkıları için yazarlara, hakemlerimize ve dergi personeline teşekkürlerimizi sunarız.

Gemi ve Deniz Teknolojisi dergisi olarak son altı aylık dönem içerisinde takip ettiğimiz denizcilik teknolojilerini ilgilendiren etkinlikleri bilgilerinize sunuyoruz. Gemi, Yat ve Hizmetleri İhracatçıları Birliğinin düzenlediği 13. Gemi ve Yat Tasarımı yarışması başlatıldı, katılımcılar yarışmada Türk denizlerinde ve açık denizlerde seyir yapabilecek min. 40 m boyunda balıkçı gemisi (fabrika balıkçı, canlı balık taşıma, trol veya gır-gır çeken) tasarımı yapacaklar[1]. Son altı ayın önemli bir bilimsel etkinliği İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Denizcilik Fakültesi ve TMMOB Gemi Makineleri İşletme Mühendisleri Odası’nın düzenlediği 5th Global Maritime Congress, 20-21 Mayıs 2024 günlerinde Tuzla’da gerçekleştirildi[2]. Diğer bir etkinlik PER-CON B2B, GİSBİR ana desteği ile 20-21 Mayıs 2024 tarihlerinde İstanbul’da düzenlendi[3]. Etkinlikte, tedarikçi firmalar tersaneler, armatörler ve gemi işletmecileri ile görüşmeler programlanarak buluşturuldu. 8. Mare Forum 22 Mayıs 2024 günü Tuzla’da yapıldı[4]. KOSDER ve Alpha Marine Türkiye iş birliğiyle 15 Mayıs Çarşamba günü AB Emisyon Ticaret Sistemi Uygulamaları Çerçevesinde Geleceğe Bakış başlıklı bir panel gerçekleştirildi[5].
TMMOB GMO’nun düzenleyeceği 3. Uluslararası Gemi ve Deniz Teknolojisi Kongresi 10-12 Aralık 2024 tarihlerinde Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi ev sahipliğinde Trabzon’da düzenlenecek[6].

Dünya gemi ve deniz teknolojisi gündeminde yaşanan yeni uygulamalar ve gelişmeler iş birliği ve iletişimin önemini daha da artırıyor. Bilimsel ve mesleki yazılarınızı dergimizde yayınlamaktan memnun olacağımızı bildiririz.

Aralık sayımızda buluşmak üzere hoşçakalın.

Saygılarımızla.

Gemi ve Deniz Teknolojisi

1. https://www.gemiyattasarim.org/TR/Yarisma/Sartname.aspx
2. www.globalmaritime.org
3. https://perconmeets.com/en-US/buyers
4. https://www.mareforum.com/events/8th-mare-forum-istanbul
5. https://kosder.org/portfolio-item/kosder-ve-alpha-marine-consulting-turkeyden-eu-ets-semineri/
6. https://www.gmoshipmar.com/
Exploration of the Rhythmic Structure Patterns in Chinese
Authors: Akbaş Cihat
Published: June 2024

This paper conducts a preliminary exploration of the rhythmic structure patterns in Chinese, a topic that has not been extensively examined in the field of phonology. The study delves into the unique characteristics of Chinese prosody, emphasizing the interaction between stress and tone in shaping the rhythm of the language. Unlike stress-timed languages, Chinese rhythm is significantly influenced by its tonal nature, creating a distinct rhythmic pattern that is intrinsically linked to the tonal qualities of syllables. The research highlights the complexity of syllabic structure in Chinese, exploring the roles of initial sound, medial sound, main vowel, and final sound in the formation of rhythmic units. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced interplay between stress, tone, and syllable structure in Chinese, offering a foundational perspective for further research in Chinese phonology and prosody.
FORMULATION OF HERBAL BREWED TEA AND ITS NUTRACEUTICAL PROPERTIES
Authors:   Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Periyar University, Salem.
Published: June 2024

India has about 45000 plant species of plants, of which several thousands have been claimed to possess medicinal properties. In many countries traditional medicine forms an internal part of health care system. Herbal tea is essentially an herbal mixture made from leaves, seeds and/ or roots of various plants. As per popular misconception, they are not derived from the usual tea plants, but rather from what are called as ‘tisanes’. Anti-inflammatory Property of Methanolic extract of Cassia auriculata flowers (MECA) and leaves exhibited profound anti-inflammatory activity in both acute and chronic animal models. The red variety of hibiscus are the most used are characterized by their concentration anthocyanin. Delphinidin 3-Sambubioside and Cyanidin3 Sambubioside are the major anthocyanin. Roselle is also rich in organic acids, minerals, amino acids, carotene, vitamin C and total sugar in its calyx, leaves and seeds at variable levels depending on the variety and geographical area. According to Manita-mishra, a number of compounds have also been isolated and characterized from Roselle including flavonoids, anthocyanidins, triterpernolds, steroids and alkaloids. Lemon grass have been used for its medicinal properties and advantageous impact on the health, for example, digestive stimulus activity, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial action, anti-inflammatory, hypolidemic, anti-carcinogenic activity and ant mutagenic effects. Mint leaves generally contains menthol (40.7%), menthone (23.4%), menthylacetate (0.7-23%), eucalyptol (1-13%), carvel (0.31%), pipertone (3.20%) and fibre (1.75%). The important nutritional contents include iron (0.262%), calcium (0.158%), and physic acid (0.00092%), proteins (0.6%), vitamin E (9.89), ascorbic acid (0.96%) and axerophthol (0.426). Key words: Tisanes, Hibiscus, Anthocyanin, menthol in mint, anti carcinogenic effect, antioxidant, anti microbial action.
E-COMMERCE CHATBOT USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors:   DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IIMT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GREATER NOIDA, KUMAR VINAY
Published: June 2024

As we know that time is money, and each company needs to deploy an Artificially Intelligent system in order to interact with the customers. The same functionality is served by the Chatbot. It is a human designed but artificially trained system which is used to give an ease to the human interaction. By deploying this Chatbot to the website main purpose served would be to collect the database of maximum customers visiting our website every day. This database thus received would serve as the medium of interaction between the food outlet and the customers. Customers will also feel convenient in ordering with a more interactive platform rather than manual ordering. Thus, this will lead to generate an enhanced number of customers and thus we could lead to get details example phone number and email id of various customers and directly interact with them with a decreased human assistance. Keywords: Chatbot, AI-Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud System.
Study of Factors involved in smartphone brand preferences in Delhi NCR
Authors:   Galgotias University Uttar Pradesh, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar 201203 INDIA., Dash, Priyadarshani
Published: June 2024

Smartphone usage is rapidly increasing in today's society due to their diverse functionalities, effectively serving as portable substitutes for laptops, while also offering calling capabilities. We conducted a study to explore consumer preferences regarding smartphones in the Delhi NCR regions.This study delves into the factors driving smartphone brand preferences among young consumers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Through this study we investigated user familiarity with smartphones, brand preferences, and the key factors influencing purchasing decisions. Additionally, we delved into consumer preferences regarding smartphone specifications such as design, multimedia features, operating platform, and price points. This research, encompassing 26 including both students and working individuals, employs various statistical tests like correlation and cross-tabulation. The findings from this study are expected to provide valuable guidance for smartphone companies in developing marketing strategies tailored to meet consumer preferences. Keywords: stress, students, stress management.
Almanca Öğretiminde Dijital Oyun Yöntemiyle Okuma Becerisinin Geliştirilmesi
Authors: Kaşıkçı Semra , Alperen Altan
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırma, Almanca dersinde dijital oyunla öğretimin öğrencilerin okuma anlama becerilerine olan etkisini incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çağımızda teknoloji hızla gelişmekte ve bu değişim oyun alanında da ön plana çıkmaktadır. Bu nedenle eğitimde yer verilen eğitsel oyunların yanında artık dijital oyunlarda yer almaya başlamıştır. Bu amaçla, dijital oyun yoluyla öğretimin yapıldığı 9. Sınıf Fen Lisesi öğrenciler den oluşan bir grupla çalışılmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklemini Özel Çözüm Akademi Fen Lisesi Merkez Kampüs Eryaman/Ankara 9 Fen A öğrencileri oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmaya 9’u erkek, 6 kız toplam 15 öğrenci katılmıştır. Bu araştırmada yöntem olarak, deneysel yöntemin ön test-son test gruplu deseni kullanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin uygulama öncesinde ve sonrasında okuduğunu anlama düzeylerini belirlemek için 25 sorudan oluşan çoktan seçmeli test uygulanmıştır. Araştırmada dijital oyun olarak Kahoot! oyunu oynatılmış ve uygulama için 5 konu başlığında oyun üretilmiştir. Ön test ve son testten öğrencilerin elde ettikleri ortalama puanların farklılaşma durumu Wilcoxon işaretli sıralar testi ile belirlenmiştir ve elde edilen sonuçlar ön test ve son test arasında anlamlı bir fark olduğunu göstermektedir. Çalışmadan elde edilen sonuçlar dikkate alındığında dijital oyun yoluyla Almanca öğretiminin, okuma becerisinin gelişmesinde oldukça etkili bir yöntem olduğu söylenebilir.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 19 No. 3
Authors: Lee Stephen
Published: June 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 19 No. 3, 2024
Hispanic Students and Online Learning: Factors of Success
Authors: Floralba Arbelo , Martin Karli , Frigerio Ailema
Published: June 2024

This study focused on understanding Hispanic post traditional college students’ perceptions of the factors of success in an online learning environment at a Hispanic Serving Institution in the United States. Survey, interview, and focus group data indicate that Hispanic post traditional students assert that hybrid learning, social interactions, faculty communication, and independent learning behaviors contribute to successful outcomes in online learning. Furthermore, Hispanic students learn best when engaged with peers and faculty, have access to a brick and mortar institution with support services, and consider face to face interaction important to their learning experiences.
Teaching Online at a South Bronx Community College
Authors: Vasquez-Iscan Elys
Published: June 2024

The focus of this article is to discuss how Hostos Community College of the City University of New York, located in an underserved community such as the South Bronx, is gaining mastery in education technology and online teaching.  The article aims to provide an overview of how Hostos compares to the national trend of community colleges and how its students, who mostly start as remedial students, are dispelling held beliefs in higher education that community college students are not able to succeed in online courses.  The article also gives insight to an area that is largely unexplored, which is faculty perceptions of online teaching and what higher education administrators can do to support faculty in online teaching.
Tendencias en la Evaluación de Cursos en Línea
Authors: Gutiérrez-Moreno Liana Iveth
Published: June 2024

El propo?sito del trabajo es identificar las tendencias en la evaluacio?n de cursos en li?nea. Para ello se realizo? una revisio?n de literatura y luego se clasificaron los estudios por el propo?sito en la evaluacio?n. Adema?s, se identificaron los modelos y enfoques de evaluacio?n usados.  Se concluye que en la evaluacio?n de cursos en li?nea, existe una clara tendencia a evaluar la efectividad y calidad de los cursos en li?nea, asi? como, al uso de cuestionarios. La evaluacio?n de un curso en li?nea debe ser sistema?tica, no limitarse al estudio del aprovechamiento y de la satisfaccio?n de los estudiantes.
Zoom: An Innovative Solution for the Live-online Virtual Classroom
Authors: Barbosa Tamara JG , Barbosa Mary Jo
Published: June 2024

This article is a case study of a courseware experience with the creation of a live-online virtual classrooms using Zoom. Live-online virtual classrooms with two-way audio and HD video were created for seven different courses at the higher education level. This innovative technology allows all participants to see and hear every classmate using any device, including iPhones, tablets and computers. We describe how to set up the Zoom account and how to set up the live-online virtual classroom, including the parameters we use. We document how to set up a home or office studio and how to broadcast the classes. We explain our virtual classroom class experiences and how we evaluated students live-online. We also provide several best practices for hosting and studying in a live-online virtual classroom.
Overview, Trends and Mapping of The Scientific Production on Childhood Tuberculosis: A Scientometric Study
Authors: Espinoza-Carhuancho Fran , Medina Julia , Mauricio-Vilchez Cesar , Galarza-Valencia Diego , Mauricio Franco , Quispe-Vicuña Carlos , Mayta-Tovalino Frank
Published: June 2024

Background: Tuberculosis in children is highly prevalent and is considered community transmission by an infected adult. This study analyzed childhood tuberculosis literature from 2018 to 2023 on Scopus.
Methodology: The study was an observational, retrospective design with a bibliometric approach focusing on the scientific production on childhood tuberculosis. A trend analysis and mapping of the literature published in Scopus was performed. The following selection criteria were applied: All types of papers published in Scopus during the study period were included. Papers published between 2018 and 2023 were included. Papers had to be focused on childhood tuberculosis.
Results: Antoni Diez Noguera-Julián from SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital had a field-weighted citation impact of 10.89. Anneke Catharina Hesseling and James Alexander Seddon had the highest output. The University of Melbourne and the University of Barcelona had high field-weighted citation impacts. Despite the United States’ high production, Spain and Australia showed significant influence. The “International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease” led in production.
Conclusions: A bibliometric study on childhood tuberculosis literature from 2018-2023 highlighted Antoni Diez Noguera-Julián’s significant citation impact and the high output of Anneke Catharina Hesseling and James Alexander Seddon. Despite the U.S.'s high production, Spain and Australia showed significant influence.
Stress Among Working Women: A Silent Serpent
Authors: Lakhute Sadhana vitthalrao , Band Rahul Mohanrao , Rajasekaran Praveen Kumar
Published: June 2024

Stress among females is double fold than males in developing countries like India. Stress of working women not only impacts the mother but also the family as a whole. Stressors arise in women from the workplace and from their own homes. Stress can be caused by stressors in the home such as unexpected guests and family relations.In countries like Spain have started 4 day per week work hours in pilot basis to reduce stress and improve productivity.. This should be done universally to tackle the stress among working population predominantly females..Stress is unavoidable nowadays and the ways to tackle them is only by whole hearted connection with family and friends outside the working hours..A less stressed life of a women will bring more prosperity to the family as a whole..This is the reason stress among working women is called SILENT SERPENT.
Psychological Stress in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Ha Chinh Thi Minh , Nguyen Huong Thi , Nguyen Anh Hoang Vu , Tran Thien Gia Phuoc
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between parents' educational level, child's birth order within the family, and family size with psychological stress in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Parents of children with ASD were recruited through convenience sampling at Hospital (n = 230). The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) assessed psychological stress. Independent-sample t-tests and one-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data.
Results: The average score for the PSS among parents with children diagnosed with ASD was 19.83±6.13. Parents with higher educational attainment reported lower psychological stress compared to those with lower degrees. Parents of firstborn children diagnosed with ASD experienced greater stress than parents of children diagnosed later. Parents with one child with ASD reported higher stress compared to parents with two or three children. No significant difference in stress levels was observed between mothers and fathers.
Conclusion: This study highlights the influence of educational level, child's birth order, and family size on parental stress in families with ASD children. These findings inform the development of targeted support strategies to create a more supportive environment for families coping with ASD.
Data-analyse door opsporingsautoriteiten: ontwikkelingen, praktijken en risico’s
Authors: Huisman W. (Wim)
Published: June 2024

Data-analyse door opsporingsautoriteiten: ontwikkelingen, praktijken en risico’s

Vanuit een empirisch-criminologisch perspectief geef ik een beschrijving van de ontwikkeling, het gebruik en mogelijke risico’s van data-analyse in het kader van de opsporing. Dat doe ik door eerst kort de opkomst van criminaliteitsanalyse als onderdeel van het sturingsconcept informatiegestuurde opsporing binnen het werk van de recherche (bij de politie, maar ook bij de bijzondere opsporingsdiensten en de Kmar) te schetsen. Vervolgens illustreer ik hoe criminaliteitsanalyse binnen, maar ook buiten de opsporing wordt gebruikt. Daarna bespreek ik de gevolgen van technologische ontwikkelingen voor criminaliteitsanalyse. Door deze ontwikkelingen krijgt criminaliteitsanalyse het karakter van digitale (weergegeven in nullen en enen) en geautomatiseerde (met algoritmen) analyse van bulkdata (big data). Ik vervolg met de vraag in hoeverre de aan digitale analyse van big data toegeschreven risico’s zich reeds in de Nederlandse opsporingspraktijk openbaren. Ik spits ten slotte de aangekondigde praktijken en risico’s van geavanceerde data-analyse toe op de aanpak van ondermijnende criminaliteit. De conclusies van deze beschrijving van de aard en het gebruik van data-analyse door opsporingsautoriteiten kunnen dienstbaar zijn aan het beoordelen van de (on)wenselijkheid en actualiteit van de gescheiden regeling van dataverzameling en data-analyse.
Teacher Supervision Strategy in Maintaining Learning Quality in Kindergarten using the Montessori Method
Authors:   Education Management, State University of Malang, Malang City, Indonesia, Fadhilah Alya Nur , Supriyanto Achmad ,   Education Management, State University of Malang, Malang City, Indonesia
Published: June 2024

The quality of ECE (Early Childhood Education) implementation determines the quality of the processes within it, teachers have an important role in education, teacher professionalism and the quality of learning will increase if supervision is carried out with a clear structure and direction. In kindergarten, many schools label the name Montessori even though the education is far from the Montessori education method. The aim of this research is to analyze ECE teacher supervision strategies, implementation of learning using the Montessori method, and supervision strategies using the Montessori method. This research uses a qualitative approach of the SLR type, the PRISMA model. The process involves: (1) Searching for articles using the Google Scholar search engine, (2) Determining inclusion and exclusion criteria, (3) Screening until inclusion articles that meet the criteria are collected, (4) Synthesis of relevant literature to get a comprehensive picture of the related issues. Teacher supervision strategies to maintain the quality of learning using the Montessori method in PAUD/ECE. Teachers are child educators who provide stimulation, so that “Montessori Schools” must be given supervision regarding teacher supervision. The results of this research: In Indonesia, educational evaluation is carried out through monitoring and evaluation activities (Monev) or supervision carried out by education and evaluation supervisors who are accredited by the National Accreditation Agency (BAN), then learning using the Montessori Method has 4 pillar concepts and 9 elements, and The supervision strategy using the Montessori method for teachers is that the prerequisites are supervision with knowledge, interpersonal skills and technical skills.
Makna “Akulah Roti Hidup” dalam Injil Yohanes 6:35 bagi Umat Kristiani
Authors: Manuk Andreas Geleda , Bato Kamilus , Rolando Ignasius
Published: June 2024

Artikel ini merupakan ikhtiar penulis untuk menganalisis makna dari Injil Yohanes 6:35 yang berbunyi, “Akulah Roti Hidup”. Makna dari perikop Kitab Suci ini diberikan secara khusus untuk umat Katolik. Penulis berpendapat bahwa makna dari Injil Yohanes 6:35 ini dapat memberikan peneguhan dan kekuatan bagi kehidupan umat manusia. “Roti Hidup” merupakan tubuh Tuhan sendiri yang dikorbankan untuk keselamatan umat Kristiani. Karena itu, umat harus menyadari bahwa roti yang disantap pada perayaan Ekaristi merupakan tubuh Tuhan sendiri yang harus dihormati dan dihayati dengan sungguh-sungguh. Tema ini sangat menarik karena saat ini banyak umat Kristiani yang belum mendekatkan diri kepada Tuhan lewat perayaan Ekaristi, membaca Kitab Suci, dan kegiatan kerohanian lainnya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini yaitu metode kepustakaan, dimana penulis mengumpulkan sumber dari berbagai literatur seperti buku dan artikel jurnal. Setelah membaca artikel ini, para pembaca terlebih khusus umat Kristiani mampu menghidupi kehadiran Yesus lewat “Roti Hidup” yang diberikan secara cuma-cuma kepada umat manusia. Jika “Roti Hidup” itu dihidupkan dan dihayati dengan baik dalam kehidupan dan karya kita di bumi, maka kita akan memperoleh kehidupan yang layak hingga kekal.
Menuju Harmonisasi Strategi dan Hambatan dalam Mewujudkan Kodifikasi Hukum yang Efektif di Indonesia
Authors: Bahram Muhammad
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang strategi dan hambatan dalam mewujudkan kodifikasi hukum yang efektif di Indonesia. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif, data dikumpulkan dari berbagai sumber kepustakaan dan dianalisis secara mendalam. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa strategi utama dalam mewujudkan kodifikasi hukum yang efektif melibatkan penguatan lembaga legislatif, peningkatan kapasitas aparat hukum, dan pemanfaatan teknologi informasi. Namun, tantangan seperti kurangnya kesadaran hukum di masyarakat dan keterbatasan infrastruktur teknologi informasi menjadi hambatan utama. Dengan meningkatnya pemahaman dan kesadaran akan pentingnya hukum, serta investasi dalam teknologi informasi yang memadai, diharapkan dapat mengatasi hambatan yang ada. Hasil penelitian ini memiliki implikasi penting dalam pembangunan hukum di Indonesia, memperkuat keadilan, dan meningkatkan kepatuhan terhadap hukum.
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN DAN KESIAPAN REMAJA MENGHADAPI MENARCHE MELALUI PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN BERBASIS ONLINE
Authors: Putri Rizkiana , Hayatullah Madinah Munawarah , Rahayu Nova Avianti
Published: June 2024

Menarche defined as the first menstrual period in adolescent girls. Research shows that as many as 100% of female students are not ready to face menarche. This community service focuses to increase the knowledge and readiness of adolescents regarding reproductive health starting from the early stages, menarche. The activity was carried out using the online zoom meeting method to convey information related to menarche to adolescents aged 10-12 years who had not yet menstruated. The participation of adolescents in online Health Education is accompanied by students from the midwifery study program at Universitas Indonesia Maju. Measuring teenagers' knowledge and readiness using pretest and posttest. A total of 35 teenagers took part in activities, in the pretest 5 (14.3%) teenagers had good knowledge, in the posttest 20 (57.2%) teenagers had good knowledge. For readiness, in the pretest there were 2 (5.7%) teenagers who had high readiness and in the post-test there were 17 (48.6%) teenagers who had high readiness. Health education through online media can help increase teenagers' knowledge and readiness to face menarche.
Keywords: Menarche; Knowledge; Readiness; Adolescents
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN SANTRIPRENEUR MELALUI PELATIHAN IDE BISNIS DI PANTI ASUHAN MUHAMMADIYAH SORONG
Authors: Sofia Susetyowati , Rahayu Agilistya , Karfin Karfin , Sudirman Musdalifah , Nukuhehe Nurmiatti , Sangadji Celyan , Vito Jeremia
Published: June 2024

Pelatihan merupakan proses pendidikan jangka pendek dengan menggunakan prosedur yang sistematis, sehingga para santri dan santriwati dapat mengetahui teknik pengerjaan dan keahlian dalam tujuan tertentu. Kedatangan tim mengadakan pengabdian dengan tema Peningkatan Keterampilan Santri Melalui Pelatihan Ide Bisnis Di Panti Asuhan Muhammadiyah Sorong. Kegiatan dihadiri oleh penghuni panti yaitu para santri dan satri putrid sebanyak 20 peserta. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian yang tim lakukan beberapa tahap yaitu : 1). observasi; 2). perizinan; 3). pelatihan; 4). Penguatan materi; 5). evaluasi dan diskusi; 6). laporan akhir. Tahap pelaksanaan pelatihan tim melaksanakan serangkaian kegiatan sebagai berikut: 1). penjelasan materi tentang ide bisnis dan produk yang akan diangkat yaitu es ceria; 2). latar belakang pemilihan produk untuk diangkat; 3). menjelaskan perhitungan harga pokok produksi; 4). praktek produk; 5). diskusi. Kegiatan pelatihan Ketrampilan ide bisnis yang tim lakukan dengan tujuan para santri dan santriwati memiliki skill dan ketrampilan dalam membuka bisnis serta memiliki pemahaman dalam bisnis yang ingin dibuat.