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Authors:   Berdakh Karakalpak State University, Kelimbetovich Orazymbetov Kuanyshbay
Published: October 2023

The publication is devoted to the creative personality of Professor of the Department of Karakalpak literature, Doctor of Philology Kurbanbai Kudainazaruly Zharimbetov. The famous literary critic, who skillfully combined scientific, pedagogical and social activities for more than half a century of his life, celebrates his 75th anniversary this year. Basic education in Russian literature, work as a researcher at the N.Daukaraev Institute of History, Language and Literature, postgraduate studies at the State Museum of Literature named after A.Navoi of the National Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan under the guidance of Academicians Hamid Suleiman and Marat Nurmukhamedov, internship at the M. Lomonosov Moscow State University helped him become a connoisseur of both Western and Eastern literature. Deep erudition, tireless diligence, exactingness to himself , analytical thinking and delicate aesthetic taste helped K. Zharimbetov to become a respected scientist, making a significant contribution to the development of Karakalpak literary criticism. The scientist, who first studied the Karakalpak poetry of the period of the World War II, later moved on to the study of the ideological and artistic features of the Karakalpak lyrics of the XIX century from new theoretical and methodological positions and for the first time developed its genre classification. K. Zharimbetov, within the framework of a strictly academic style, is able to arouse the reader’s interest not only by consistent and reasoned narration, but also by the clarity of style, the accuracy of reasoning and the novelty of the approach to the extensive studied material. The scientific community especially appreciated his monograph «Ashik Ziyyuar», in which he reveals Sufi motives in the poetry of Ajiniyaz Kosybayuly. The range of K. Zharimbetov’s scientific interests is very wide and he is in constant search of fresh ideas, meanings, impulses. For example, thirty years ago he translated into the Karakalpak language the book of an outstanding specialist in ancient history and literature N.A. Kun “Legends and Myths of Ancient Greece”. The scientist is the executive editor of many monographs and scientific collections published in Karakalpakstan. He also published several textbooks and teaching aids on Karakalpak literature for secondary schools, colleges and universities
From the experience of decoding Turkic Sufi poetry (based on Yassawi’s work “Diwani Hikmet”)
Authors:   L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Zhakupov Zhantas
Published: October 2023

The article suggests ways of decoding Yassawi’s work “Diwani hikmet” as a literary text. We consider it the first experience in linguistic Turkology, since decoding stylistics is applied only to modern literary texts, and not to old manuscripts. It is known that Yassawi’s “Diwani Hikmet” is a fundamental example of Sufi poetry. At the same time, according to the laws of cultural studies, this work, along with other religious writings, belongs to the sacred cultural code. And the language composition in it is considered a linguocultural code. Linguoculturema can be basis for analysis of the linguistic and cultural code. At this point, linguoculturema includes everything from the text to its every element. However, in order to introduce linguoculturema into the the style of decoding, it is necessary that linguoculturema should serve to form a literary text. The pragmatism of the author’s thought is connected with the reader’s ability to decipher the codes presented to the reader. On the basis of the principle of nomination in the Yassawi’s “Diwani hikmet”, the phenomena of convergence, the effect of deceived expectations and coupling are put forward. Thanks to these phenomena, the reader can interpret the linguistic and cultural information of the hikmet. However, the disclosure of the meaning of the work will be effective if the reader has background knowledge gleaned from what he has experienced, heard and read, and if he has a stock of necessary information in advance. Therefore, background knowledge plays a crucial role. To understand the text of Yassawi’s «Diwani Hikmet», it is useful for the reader to know the ways of Islamic Tariqat, Magrifat, Sharia and Sufi world knowledge. With the help of decoding stylistics, the essence and content of stylistic techniques in the literary text of Yassawi’s «Diwani Hikmet» are revealed.
My tholinguistic characteristics of the words «Kök Tengri», «Kök buri», «Kök turk»
Authors:   Auezov  South Kazakhstan University, Mussilkhanovna Pansat  Zhansaya , Beisenkyzy Mamayeva Gulnar ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Alkaya Ercan ,   Firat University
Published: October 2023

The study of the connection between language and thinking in the processes of categorization and conceptualization of the world by a person, in understanding the picture of the world as a single person, as well as entire peoples, ethnic groups, including ancient are relevant and in demand in modern Turkology. Conceptual analysis in this article is subjected to color (color designation) vocabulary, words and idioms extracted from the texts of ancient Turkic runic monuments. The object of the study was the lexeme « kөk» (blue) and related idioms «kөk Тәңірі» (blue Sky), «kөk bөрі» (noble wolf), « kөk түрк» (blue Turks). It is known that the color symbolism in the culture of each nation is a distinctive feature of ethnic identity, mentality and culture. Thus, both in the culture and spirituality of the ancient Turks, the blue color has its own value meanings, closely related to myths. In Turkic myths, it is the she-wolf that is the progenitor of the ancient Turks. Ashina, where the genealogy of the ancient Turks comes from, means «storms» («bөрі» in Kazakh), so the Turks called themselves « kөk түрк», where « kөk» means noble, powerful, brave. The article analyzes these myths. The religious beliefs of the ancient Turks are also associated with the word blue, « kөk Тәңірі» was the supreme deity. According to the authors of the article, the idiom “ kok Tengri ” contains several meanings: on the one hand, it is objective, denoting the blueness of a celestial body, on the other, it is religious sacred. The authors of the article believe that the identified meanings of the blue color of the ancient Turks later found continuity in the spiritual culture of the Turkic peoples, since these meanings are imprinted in Kazakh epics, Oghuznama and other literary monuments
What Drives International Students to Choose Australia as Their Tertiary Education Destination?
Authors: Nguyen Thi Ngoc Ha  , Hoang Cuong Huu , Knight Elizabeth , Hurley Peter
Published: October 2023

This systematic literature review synthesizes empirical evidence to comprehensively examine factors driving international students’ choice of Australia as their preferred destination for tertiary education. Deductive analysis of findings from the 46 selected studies, framed within the push and pull framework, identified 27 factors that revealed Australia’s distinctive attractiveness to international students. The results of this review reaffirmed the strengths of Australia’s environmental images in the international tertiary education market, highlighting that it could be a double-edged sword. The review discusses Australia’s attractiveness, especially after the COVID-19 crisis and suggests strategies to make the international education sector more sustainable. This review provides implications for policy, practice, and future research that are of importance to work towards enhancing Australia’s intake of international education. Additionally, it serves as a valuable resource for those seeking guidance on effectively attracting international students in the post-pandemic era.
Der Digital Health Report 2023/2024
Authors: Angerer Alfred , Berger Sina
Published: October 2023

Die Digitalisierung des Gesundheitswesens ist ein Megatrend, der noch nicht von allen Akteur:innen die richtige Beachtung findet. Der vierte Digital Health Report der ZHAW fokussiert sich darauf, die vielfältigen Nutzen der Digitalisierung hervorzuheben. Dabei werden die Vorteile dieser Entwicklung aufgezeigt, ohne jedoch die möglichen Risiken zu vernachlässigen. Es werden pragmatische Lösungsansätze skizziert, die uns befähigen, Digital Health mit Erfolg umzusetzen. Dieses Buch stellt zunächst die zahlreichen Vorteile für die Patient:innen, Mitarbeitenden, Gesundheitsorganisationen und das Gesamtsystem systematisch vor. Anschliessend werden die fünf entscheidenden Technologien eingeordnet, die den Transformationsweg ebnen. Weiterhin wird eine klare Antwort auf die grössten Bedenken, die Menschen gegen die Digitalisierung des Gesundheitswesens haben, gegeben. Schlussendlich wird ein praktischer Transformationsplan vorgestellt, der aufzeigt, welche Rolle Bürger:innen, Gesundheitsakteure und die Politik einnehmen müssen, um eine positive Digital Health Zukunft zu kreieren. Der Report vermittelt wissenschaftlich fundiertes Wissen für alle Praktiker:innen im Gesundheitswesen. In lebendiger Form wird gebündelt die Antwort auf das «Warum?» und das «Wie?» der digitalen Transformation der Gesundheitsbranche gegeben.
ПОВЕДІНКОВІ ЧИННИКИ РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ ПАРАДИГМИ ПРЯМОГО ОПОДАТКУВАННЯ В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ
Authors: Сідельникова Лариса
Published: October 2023

Досліджено фіскальну ефективність прямих податків і визначено вплив поведінкових чинників на реалізацію парадигми прямого оподаткування в умовах воєнного стану. Структуровано систему прямого оподаткування в Україні. Визначено її недоліки, які значною мірою проявилися під час повномасштабного вторгнення російської федерації. За допомогою основних теорій поведінкових фінансів окреслено чинники, які вплинули на прийняття фінансових рішень в цілому і виконання бюджетів всіх рівнів зокрема. Досліджено динаміку бюджетних ресурсів держави, сформованих за рахунок прямих податків. Проаналізовано трансформації фіскальних ефектів прямого оподаткування у 2022 році. Розглянуто податкові новації, запроваджені в умовах воєнного стану. Обґрунтовано, що в умовах невизначеності та поглиблення безпекових ризиків вагомого (а іноді і – вирішального) значення набувають саме поведінкові чинники сплати прямих податків.
Pengaruh Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia, Sistem Pengendalian Internal, Dan Pemanfaatan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Terhadap Kualitas Laporan Keuangan
Authors: Astari Ni Komang Ayu Diah , Sumadi Ni Komang , Muliati Ni Ketut
Published: October 2023

Cooperatives as an institution that are included in microfinance institutions have a very important role in Indonesia. It is very important for a cooperative to be able to create good financial reports which must contain various forms of real and honest information. This research will discuss the factors that can cause the quality of cooperative financial reports to be better, such as the quality of human resources, a control system that exists within the institution, and the use of available information systems. This research was conducted in all cooperatives in Klungkung District with a population of 718 employees, 98 of which were used as samples. This stage of research uses multiple linear regression analysis with the results that it is true that in the process of improving the quality of financial reports in cooperatives, qualified employees are needed. In cooperatives, it is very important to be supported by human resources with good competence to support the process of making financial reports. The quality of financial reports must also be supported by a good control system. In cooperatives it is necessary to create an internal control system to monitor the performance and activities of the cooperative so that all the desired final results are achieved. Increasingly sophisticated technology also needs to be utilized to facilitate the work process of employees. Wise use of technology will make it easier for cooperatives to produce fast and detailed financial reports so as to create a good financial report.
Pengaruh Pengendalian Internal, Moralitas Individu Dan Personal Culture Terhadap Kecenderungan Kecurangan LPD
Authors: Widyarini Ni Putu , Bayu Putra Cokorda Gde
Published: October 2023

Research purpose is to confirming effect of internal controls, individual morality also personal culture on the tendencies of frauds in LPD at Banjarangkan Regency. This research was conducted at LPD in Banjarangkan Regency. The method used is a quantitative method. The data used is primary data using a questionnaire as a data collection method. The population in this study were all employees at LPD Banjarangkan Regency as many as 115 employees. The sampling technique used is random sampling with the slovin formula so that the number of samples is 53 respondents. The analysis technique used is Multiple Linear Regression. Result confirm influence of internal control, individual morality and personal culture had a positive and significant effect on the tendency of fraud.
Pengaruh Good Corporate Governance Terhadap Kinerja Perusahaan Pada PT. Inatel Nusantara
Authors: Aimi Ayu Nur , Padnyawati Kadek Dewi
Published: October 2023

Company performance is one measure of success at the implementation on financial functions. Weak corporate governance is characterized with selfish action which do not include interests of investor, thereby making investor' expectations fall about returns at investment which has been invested. This studies aims on obtaining empirical evidences regarding effect of good corporate governances at company performances at PT. Nusantara Intel. The research population is 140 employees. Sampling using purposive method involving 40 employees. Data collected through observation, interview also questionnaire. Simple regression analysis is used. Result shown that good corporate governances has  positive significant effects at company performance
Pengaruh Tekanan Finansial, Budaya Organisasi, Dan Pengendalian Internal Terhadap Kecenderungan Kecurangan
Authors: Ayu Eva Yanti Anak Agung , Muliati Ni Ketut , Yuliantari Ni Putu Yeni
Published: October 2023

Fraud is any form of deceptive activity that is done intentionally to harm another party and benefit the fraudster. Persistent fraud impedes an organization's progress and leads to bankruptcy. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of financial pressures, organizational culture, and internal controls on Village Credit Institution's fraud tendencies. The survey was conducted in 13 village credit institutions in Melaya District. The sample size for this survey was 89 people. The sampling method used was saturated samples and was tested using multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The results of this study show that financial pressure has a significant positive impact on fraud propensity. Organizational culture has a negative and significant impact on fraud propensity. Internal controls have a significant negative impact on fraud trends.
Analisis Pengaruh Konsep Tri Kaya Parisudha Dan Sistem Pengendalian Internal Terhadap Kecenderungan Fraud (Kecurangan)
Authors: Swari Ni Wayan Desya Dani , Yuniasih Ni Wayan , Erlina Wati Ni Wayan Alit
Published: October 2023

This research was motivated by a fraud case in the form of embezzling customer funds worth Rp. 14,027,000 from one of the collectors. The area of this exploration is in KSP. Panca Tirta Rauh during the reign of Gianyar. The reason for this study was to examine the impact of the  Tri Kaya Parisudha concept and internal control system on the tendency of KSP fraud. Panca Tirta Rauh, Gianyar. This study utilizes quantitative methods. The review population consisted of his 70 from all employees at his five KSP branches. KSP. Panca Tirta Rauh consists of administrators, cashiers, lifeguards and collectors. The sampling technique utilized is a saturation sampling method with an example size of 70 respondents. Information were gathered by interview and survey strategies and accordingly broke down utilizing various straight relapse investigation methods. The results of this study indicate that 1) the concept of Tri Kaya Parisudha has a significant negative impact on fraud propensity (fraud); 2) The internal control system has a significant negative impact on fraud.
Trends and support models in public expenditure on agriculture: An italian perspective
Authors: Briamonte Lucia , Piatto Paolo , Macaluso Dario , Rubertucci Mariagrazia
Published: October 2023

This paper identifies, quantifies, and qualifies the streams and models of public expenditure in the agricultural sector for the 2010-2020 period, and attempts to respond to the main preliminary needs of interventions that benefit the agricultural sector.The specific methodology of the CREA has been used to classify public expenditure on agriculture at the national and regional levels, thus allowing for a homogeneous classification of all direct and indirect support for the sector, which has been obtained from the accounting records of the disbursing agencies.This is accompanied by the use of cluster analysis to identify the support models for the sector that have been adopted by the Italian regions.Through the analysis of FAO data on the Agriculture Orientation Index (AOI), national trends in spending are identified and compared with the European and global contexts, which also allows tracking of the evolution of the national agricultural policy independently of support from the Community Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Farmer's adoption of agricultural insurance for Mediterranean crops as an innovative behavior
Authors: Timpanaro Giuseppe , Chinnici Gaetano , Selvaggi Roberta , Cascone Giulio , Foti Vera Teresa , Scuderi Alessandro
Published: October 2023

Agriculture is a risky industry and is present in every management choice the farmer makes. Farms can experiment with different tools that can contain the impact of adverse events to protect production facilities, investments, and income generated by farming. This is the context for the study conducted in Sicily on a sample of farms of different types to explain farmers' decision-making process in adopting insurance offered in the subsidized market. The study adopted three socio-psychological constructs, Attitude (ATT), Subjective Norm (S.N.), and Perceived Behavioural Control (PBC), derived from the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). It proposed the addition of a new construct, Risk Factors (RISK), and farm type. The results indicated that factors including Attitude, S.N., and PBC are positively significant when understanding farmers' intentions to adopt insurance. However, the additional factors included in the regression model (RISK and farm type) were statistically insignificant, rejecting the efficiency of an extended theory of planned behavior framework. Based on these results, it was concluded that combining extension services to improve awareness of the importance of insurance facilitated by the public contribution service could significantly influence farmers' intention to adopt it.
Simons levers of control disentangled: A quasi-experiment into the competitiveness of hybrid firms
Authors: Varma Ashish , Khan Adnan
Published: October 2023

Controls are used to ensure "that resources are obtained and used efficiently and effectively to achieve the organization's objective" (Merchant and Otley, 2007, p. 788). Hybrid workplaces, which include flexible work arrangements like working from home, working outside of regular business hours, having flexible work hours, etc. (Stirpe and Zarraga-Oberty, 2017), are characterized by spatial and/or tem-poral separation. This presents control challenges because controlling requires that employee behaviour be in line with the company's goals (Snell 1992). Strict con-trols signal a compromise on trust (Christ et al., 2008), and loose controls dilute subordinates getting strong and clear directives (Long, 2010). Through a quasi-experiment utilizing the theoretical underpinning of Simon's levers of control (1995, 2000), this study explores the types of controls which enable hybrid firm's competitiveness. According to Widener (2007), the levers both individually and collectively drive firm-level knowledge production and attention direction, and be-cause they interact with one another, their effects are intricately entangled. This entanglement causes tension for organizational actors, who are largely interested in knowing which types of controls are effective in the hybrid firm's context and how these controls relate to each other. The results of the experiment identify that the best possible combination to enable hybrid firm competitiveness is ‘High IC and High DC'. The findings establish a significant role of high IC and high DC, in ensuring hybrid firm competitiveness.
The impact of digitalisation on professional football clubs
Authors: Nappo Fabio , Lardo Alessandra , Teresa Bianchi Maria , Schimperna Federico
Published: October 2023

In the current digital economy, every sort of organization today must invest in dig-italization in order to remain competitive, to enhance business operations, and to increase profitability. Even within professional football clubs, the use of new tech-nologies has become essential, both from a sports point of view, to improve play-ers' performance and team results, and, from an economic point of view, to im-prove company management and increase revenues. The objective of this study, which employs a quantitative research approach, is to identify the sporting, economic, and financial performance measures on which the digitalization of these sectors has a significant impact. Digitalisation was analysed from the perspective of intellectual capital, a general indicator of digitalization was created and calculated for each of the 20 Serie A clubs. It was then associated with the key economic, financial, and sporting performance factors. The analysis showed a significant positive correlation with the following variables: i) final placement; ii) number of goals scored in the season; iii) turnover; iv) annual costs of players and coaches; and v) annual costs of players and coaches plus their depreciation. These results provide insight into how digitalisation is pivotal for professional football clubs and may prove useful for managers and board mem-bers of such clubs, academic researchers and practitioners.
Chiedimi come sto. Studenti e salute mentale ai tempi della pandemia
Authors: Dazzi Davide , Ingenito Assunta
Published: October 2023

L'articolo si propone di restituire le principali evidenze emerse dall'indagine "Chiedimi come sto" realizzata dallo SPI Cgil Nazionale con il coinvolgimento di oltre 30 mila studenti su tutto il territorio nazionale. Nel solco della tradizione della ricerca-azione, l'indagine parte dalla voce degli studenti per costruire schemi interpretativi attivando direttamente i soggetti destinatari dell'osservazione prodotta. Oltre a disegnare la dimensione valoriale e fiduciaria degli studenti interpellati e a coglierne alcune caratterizzazioni socio-anagrafiche, l'indagine si interroga su quale sia stato l'impatto della pandemia sulla salute mentale degli studenti, sui condizionamenti emotivi e sull'insorgenza di comportamenti a rischio. Particolare attenzione viene, inoltre, dedicata, a co-me la didattica a distanza sia stata vissuta e come abbia cambiato il rapporto con le istituzioni scolastiche e le relazioni con i coetanei e con il mondo degli adulti. In ultimo, l'articolo si conclude evidenziando i possibili spazi di confronto attra-verso cui costruite ponti intergenerazionali di collaborazione tra sindacati dei pensionati e sindacati degli studenti.
Isolamento professionale e inclusione nell'esperienza del lavoro da remoto durante la pandemia in Italia
Authors: Bronzini Micol , Cori Enrico , Sarti Daria , Torre Teresina
Published: October 2023

Durante il lockdown, il lavoro da remoto è divenuto il "nuovo modo" di lavorare. Le soluzioni adottate, repentinamente e spesso senza una adeguata preparazione, rappresentano, per gli studiosi di organizzazione, una preziosa opportunità di esplorare questioni molto rilevanti. In questo articolo si affrontano i temi dell'inclusione e dell'isolamento. Nello studio, i risultati del lavoro a distanza vengono analizzati in modo integrato rispetto alle pratiche manageriali derivanti dalla sua adozione ed il focus è sulle relazioni tra alcune delle dimensioni relati-ve all'attuazione – strumenti di coordinamento e controllo e processi di supporto sociale – e le percezioni di isolamento e/o inclusione da parte dei dipendenti. I dati analizzati sono stati raccolti attraverso un'indagine quantitativa, effettuata subito dopo la fine del primo lockdown (marzo-maggio 2020) su un campione di 254 lavoratori da remoto inseriti in contesti strutturati gerarchicamente. I risul-tati dell'analisi mostrano che sia gli strumenti di coordinamento e controllo dei risultati, sia il supporto organizzativo e quello dei colleghi rafforzano il senso di appartenenza, orientando positivamente il rapporto tra esperienza di lavoro a distanza e percezione di inclusione. La ricerca ribadisce la criticità delle scelte di progettazione dei sistemi di coordinamento e controllo nel favorire alti livelli di inclusione, ma allo stesso tempo evidenzia i limiti dell'azione progettuale, che ne-cessita di essere integrata da uno sforzo volto a promuovere il supporto sociale sul lavoro.
I diritti dell'infanzia e dell'adolescenza alla prova durante la pandemia
Authors: Caprari Claudia , Trucchia Laura
Published: October 2023

A tre anni di distanza dall'inizio della pandemia di Covid-19 è possibile fare il punto su alcuni elementi emersi dalla situazione globale, soffermandosi sulle pe-culiarità italiane: l'analisi restituisce un quadro multidimensionale di criticità in cui si sommano profili relativi in particolare a povertà, salute, scuola e servizi educativi, disabilità, tecnologie digitali, violenza in ognuno dei quali i diritti dei minori risultano compressi o violati. Eppure, dal punto di vista normativo, l'attenzione ai diritti dei minori è ormai alta ed è presente a più livelli, da quello internazionale, a quello europeo fino ad arrivare alla legislazione statale. Ma qual è il livello di garanzia che in concreto è stato riconosciuto in Italia ai diritti dell'infanzia e dell'adolescenza in Italia e in quale misura la pandemia ha avuto e continua ad avere anche oggi un ruolo in questo ambito?
Phytochemical Screening and Assessment of the Antioxidant Activity of the Mucilage Contained in Baobab Leaves and Bark (Adansonia Digitata L) of Senegal
Authors: Yatte Babacar Sadikh , Sarr Diégane , Kital Khémesse
Published: October 2023

The present work involved determining the chemical composition and assessing the antioxidant activity of the mucilage contained in baobab leaves and bark. The mucilage from each organ was obtained separately in two beakers by extraction with ethanol and acetone. Phytochemical tests revealed the presence of various families of compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids and tannins in the organic extracts. Antioxidant power was assessedusing the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH-) radical scavenging method, based on determination of the 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50).This study shows that the solvent and the plant organ affect antioxidant activity. In fact, for ethanolic and acetonic extracts of leaves, the IC50 value varied respectively between 3.58 and 3.98 mg/mL then between 3.83 and 5.32 mg/mL; while for ethanolic and acetonic extracts of bark, the values found varied respectively between 6.49 and 8.12 mg/mL then between 5.51 and 9.11 mg/mL. These results therefore show that organic leaf extracts have a greater DPPH- radical scavenging capacity than organic bark extracts. However, the most powerful antioxidant power is observed in the ethanolic leaf extracts, where the values found are relatively lower and remain below those of ascorbic acid, the reference reducing compound (IC50 = 4.12 mg/mL).A statistical analysis showed that only the leaves had an influence on antioxidant activity, so baobab leaves could be used as a food additive.
Las fortalezas humanas: de lo individual a lo relacional
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Plasencia Vilchis María Luisa
Published: October 2023

Desde los resultados reportados en la investigación de Ovejero y Cardenal (2015) se propone una reflexión sobre el desarrollo y vocabulario de la clasificación de las Fortalezas Humanas (VIA) desde una perspectiva del construccionismo social, para explorar posturas que se van construyendo a través de la lectura del artículo y el ciclo de enfermización de Gergen (2007), y que permiten informar sobre el conocimiento relacional de las fortalezas humanas.
Propiedades psicométricas de una versión breve del WHO-QOL en universitarios
Authors:   Universidad Iberoamericana, de la Portilla Vídez Marlon , Díaz Lozano Dovali Jimena ,   Universidad Iberoamericana, Hernández Ruiz Paloma ,   Universidad Iberoamericana, Rosa Nava Michelle Santa ,   Universidad Iberoamericana, Jiménez Gallastegui Alejandra ,   Universidad Intercontinental, Rivera Fong Liliana ,   Universidad Intercontinental, Saavedra Villagomez Uguette ,   Universidad Intercontinental, Pulido Rull Antonio ,   Universidad Intercontinental
Published: October 2023

La finalidad del trabajo fue evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de una versión breve del WHO-QOL en estudiantes universitarios. Se condujeron dos estudios; en el primero, una muestra de 446 estudiantes contestó una versión de 50 reactivos del instrumento en cuestión. Los resultados mostraron que posee consistencia interna aceptable y que, en general, los reactivos discriminan entre individuos con alta o baja calidad de vida. Los resultados no apoyan la idea de que el instrumento posea validez de constructo. En el segundo estudio, un total de 669 estudiantes contestó la versión breve del WHO-QOL, además del SF-36, el BDI y el inventario de Burnout de Maslach. Los resultados mostraron una correlación positiva entre el WHO-QOL y el SF-36; y correlaciones negativas entre el WHO-QOL y los restantes inventarios. El segundo estudio sugiere que la versión breve del WHO-QOL parece poseer validez concurrente y empírica; pero requiere evidencia adicional.
KAMPANYE “ETIKA DI DUNIA MAYA” UNTUK MASYARAKAT GEN-Z
Authors: Ghofir Abdul
Published: October 2023

Generasi Z (Gen-Z) adalah generasi muda yang terlahir di tahun 1995 hingga 2010, dimana pada masa-masa tersebut internet tengah tumbuh dan berkembang. Karena itulah bisa dikatakan bahwa masyarakat Gen-Z ini adalah masyarakat yang telah mengenal teknologi digital sejak lahir dan merupakan penduduk asli dunia digital (Widyananda, 2021).

Dalam masa pandemic covid-19 ini, penggunaan tehnologi digital meningkat sangat drastis. Semua lapisan masyarakat menggunakan smart phone dalam beraktifitas, baik untuk berkomunikasi, belajar, bekerja, bermain, ataupun yang lainnya Hal inilah yang mengakibatkan meningkatnya pula persoalan-persoalan dalam masyarakat yang bermula dari dunia maya.

Berdasarkan data KOMINFO dan hasil survey APJII tahun 2017 menunjukkan bahwa anak-anak muda adalah pengguna mayoritas internet dan media sosial di Indonesia. Hal yang menyedihkan adalah hasil survey Microsoft tahun 2020 yang menunjukkan bahwa sikap netizen Indonesia berada di peringkat ke 29 dari 32 negara di dunia dan dianggap sebagai netizen yang tidak ramah dan tidak sopan, karena tingginya aktifitas negative di internet.
Dari hasil beberapa survey tersebut kemudian sekelompok mahasiswa President University berinisiatif melakukan sebuah kampanye tentang etika dan perilaku di dunia maya untuk kalangan anak muda, khususnya Gen Z. Kampanye dilakukan secara online mulai 1 – 16 Juli 2021 dan puncaknya adalah pada Sabtu, 17 Juli 2021 dengan menyelenggarakan webinar bertajuk: “MODERN ERA: The Battle of Cyberspace Manners”.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Literasi Bahasa Inggris Menggunakan Media Games “Match the Card” Untuk Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Mangkurat Bayu , Rahmiati Filda
Published: October 2023

Alat komunikasi utama di seluruh dunia adalah bahasa. Tidak bisa dipungkiri sampai saat ini bahasa internasional pertama yang banyak digunakan adalah Bahasa Inggris. Dengan belajar Bahasa Inggris, seseorang akan membuka wawasan dan pengetahuannya secara internasional. RUU Sisdiknas tidak memasukkan bahasa Inggris sebagai muatan wajib sehingga banyak siswa sekolah dasar yang memiliki keterampilan berbahasa inggris yang minim. Program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan literasi bahasa inggris pada siswa sekolah dasar melalui pelatihan Bahasa Inggris komunikatif dengan bermain game “Match the Card”. Adapun lokasi kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah di salah satu Sekolah Dasar Negri kelas 3 sampai 6 yang terletak di Jawa Barat. Hasil dari kegiatan ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan ini merupakan program pengabdian yang dibutuhkan siswa sekolah dasar dengan cara yang menyenangkan yang itu bermain Game. Hasil kegiatan pelatihan ini menunjukkan adanya pengetahuan dasar para siswa sekolah dasar mengenai kemampuan berbahasa Inggris. 
Evaluation of the BioFire® FilmArray® Pneumonia plus Panel for Detecting Bacterial Etiological Agents of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in an Oncologic Hospital. Comparison with Conventional Culture Method
Authors: Szymankiewicz Maria Teresa , Szczepanska Anna , Stefaniuk Elzbieta
Published: October 2023

Conventional methods used to determine pneumonia pathogens are characterized by low sensitivity and long turnaround times. Introducing new tests with better parameters in patients at higher risk of infections is highly anticipated. The results of the conventional quantitative culture method (CM) in determining the bacterial etiology of pneumonia were compared with the results of the Pneumonia plus Panel test (PNP; BioFire® Diagnostics, USA) in 79 samples of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). Materials were collected from 79 patients with suspected pneumonia treated in an oncologic hospital due to solid tumors. Only 16/79 BAL samples (20.3%) were true positive (TP) for bacterial etiology in CM vs. 27/79 samples (34.2%) true positive in the PNP test. The total agreement between methods of interpreting the result (positive or negative) was 84.8%. The most prevalent pathogens in both methods were Staphylococcus aureus, followed by Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Haemophilus influenzae. The PNP test identified several respiratory pathogens that were not grown in culture. The semiquantitative value reported by the PNP test was higher than that reported by culture. The PNP test vs. combined test (PNP test and CM methods) demonstrated positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) values of 100.0% and 98.1%, and the sensitivity and specificity were 96.4% and 100.0%. The PNP test is a good tool for determining the etiology of bacterial pneumonia and may support the care of an oncologic patient. However, further large-sample studies are needed to research in strictly defined groups of oncologic patients.
Evaluating Walkability in Budapest through Space Syntax Analysis
Authors: Sirjani Amir Hossein , Szabó Árpád
Published: October 2023

Walking is a fundamental and intuitive means of transportation both on an individual and urban scale, offering social and personal benefits like improved health, equity, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Despite these benefits, urban sprawl and increased car dependency remain significant challenges. To combat this trend, urban planners have emphasized walking as a way to reduce vehicle travel and emissions, while public health researchers recognize its potential to improve general health.This study explores the concept of walkability and its relationship to urban design, with a specific focus on two recently renovated areas in Budapest, namely Egyetem Square and Corvin Promenade. Utilizing space syntax analysis, a promising approach to developing a walkability index, this research investigates the functional aspects of these urban spaces and their impact on walkability.The study aims to demonstrate the potential of space syntax analysis in enhancing urban planning efforts aimed at promoting walkability. By analyzing the spatial configuration, visibility, and accessibility of the case studies, this research examines how the design and layout of these areas influence pedestrian movement patterns and the overall walkability experience.By demonstrating the potential of space syntax analysis in informing urban planning decisions, this study provides insights into the relationship between spatial configuration and walkability. The findings highlight the importance of well-connected street networks, clear pathways, and visually appealing urban elements in creating walkable environments. The results of the analysis contribute to the understanding of how urban design factors can be leveraged to enhance walkability and create sustainable, livable cities.
Identificación de Staphylococcus aureus a partir de queso fresco expendido en mercados y centros comerciales de la ciudad de Cuenca
Authors: Feijoó Armijos Stefany Paola , Pinos Sarmiento Edith Salomé , Ortiz Tejedor Jonnathan Gerardo
Published: October 2023

Introducción: Los patógenos microbianos se consideran como la causa principal de enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos, uno de los principales agentes bacterianos es Staphylococcus aureus y frente al déficit de calidad higiénico-sanitaria durante el proceso de elaboración de un alimento se evidencian factores de riesgo patológicos y enfermedades de transmisión alimentaria. Objetivo: Identificar mediante métodos fenotípicos la presencia de Staphylococcus aureus a partir de queso fresco a granel expendido en los diferentes mercados municipales y centros comerciales de la ciudad de Cuenca. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio de tipo descriptivo y de corte transversal, entre el mes de mayo - junio del año 2023. Se desarrolló un muestreo aleatorio simple, para el cual se analizaron 60 muestras de queso fresco a granel, 40 muestras fueron obtenidas de los diferentes mercados municipales y 20 muestras recolectadas en centros comerciales de la ciudad de Cuenca - Ecuador. La recolección de muestras, el aislamiento y obtención de resultados se realizaron siguiendo métodos convencionales, según las normas y procedimientos para el análisis microbiológico. Resultados: Se detectó un 88.33% de muestras con crecimiento de colonias características de S. aureus junto con pruebas bioquímicas 35.84 % catalasa positiva, 15.09 % coagulasa positiva y 11.32% DNAsa positivo. Conclusión: Existe la presencia de Staphylococcus aureus en queso fresco expendido en diferentes mercados municipales de la ciudad de Cuenca a comparación de los centros comerciales en los que se demostró que la calidad del producto es buena. Área de estudio general: Bioquímica. Área de estudio específica: Microbiología. Tipo de estudio: Original.
Desconexión digital en el teletrabajo frente a la precarización y el enfoque en la negociación colectiva
Authors: Monar Obando Angie , Gallegos Avendaño Mónica Cecibel
Published: October 2023

Introducción: La desconexión digital es un derecho dentro del entorno laboral que garantiza el ejercicio del derecho al descanso obligatorio que protege y establece límites a la jornada laboral permitiendo preservar un equilibrio en la vida de los teletrabajadores, por tal, para poder encaminar y desarrollar mencionado derecho se cuenta con un instrumento esencial dentro de las relaciones laborales, tal como lo es la negociación colectiva, en la se tiene como objetivo el determinar condiciones que beneficien tanto a los teletrabajadores como a los empleadores para así, obtener una organización estructural, condiciones óptimas y,  evitar cualquier forma de precarización y explotación laboral. Es por tal que, el presente artículo tiene como objetivo el detallar las condiciones, situaciones y escenarios en los que se desenvuelve la desconexión digital dentro del teletrabajo, cuerpos normativos en los que se regulan la desconexión digital y, el rol de la negociación colectiva dentro del teletrabajo. Objetivo: El objetivo del presente trabajo es el observar que la desconexión digital debe ser considerada como un nuevo derecho de los trabajadores en la modalidad de teletrabajo y, como la negociación colectiva aportará a este proceso. Metodología: Se realizó a través una investigación descriptiva en la cual se pudo clasificar y describir las situaciones en las que surgen el objeto de estudio. Resultados: Se observa que la negociación colectiva en el teletrabajo nace con la finalidad de poder establecer y beneficiar relaciones laborales sobre los procesos de implementación y adaptación del teletrabajo en los entornos laborales, así mismo, se lo considera como una herramienta esencial para poder precautelar derechos laborales. Conclusiones: La negociación colectiva dentro del teletrabajo a través de diálogos ayuda a establecer y comprender con mayor precisión la forma en la que se desarrolla el teletrabajo en cuanto a los derechos que tienen estos, es decir, garantiza el pleno ejercicio del derecho al descanso obligatorio en específico mencionada modalidad laboral. Área de estudio general: Derecho. Área de estudio específica: Derecho laboral.
Insulinización en adultos mayores con diabetes mellitus tipo 2
Authors: Sanjines Herrera Karla Romina , Chunchi Ayala Luis Mario
Published: October 2023

Introducción.  La insulinización es un tratamiento destinado a pacientes con diabetes mellitus (DM). En especial, en edades tempranas y a pacientes con DM tipo 1. Sin embargo, su uso también se ha probado en pacientes con DM tipo 2, en cualquier grupo etario incluyendo adultos mayores. Objetivo. Detallar la insulinización en adultos mayores con diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Metodología. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica tipo narrativa basada en el uso de artículos científicos como fuentes bibliográficas. La búsqueda de dichos artículos se realizó en plataformas digitales y bases de datos exclusivamente de áreas de salud: Springer, Elsevier, Pubmed Central, entre otros. Para perfeccionar las búsquedas, se utilizaron palabras clave a modo de descriptores, tanto en idioma inglés como español. Para mejorar los resultados, se apoyó la búsqueda con operadores booleanos como AND Y OR. Se utilizó el modelo PRISMA para el cribado de los artículos. Resultados. De un total de 80 artículos revisados, 15 cumplieron con los requisitos de la presente revisión. Las indicaciones para iniciar la insulinización en adultos mayores es el fracaso a tratamientos con antidiabéticos orales, enfermedades cardiovasculares con falta de control, enfermedad renal o hepática crónicas, y en aquellos pacientes hospitalizados bajo vigilancia médica. Conclusión. Las ventajas de la insulinización tienen que ver con la facilidad de autoadministración, incluso en edades avanzadas. Las complicaciones más importantes son hipoglucemia, aumento de peso y en menor porcentaje hematomas locales. Área de estudio general: medicina. Área de estudio específica: medicina general.
Superperc: Minimally-Invasive Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Initial Experience
Authors: Bhuiyan N I , Islam Md Hasibul , Rana Md Masud , Al Mamun Md Abdullah , Arafat M Ali
Published: October 2023

Introduction: For the management of renal stones, Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has undergone significant changes in the last few years in the quest for improving efficacy and reducing morbidity. Minimally-invasive modalities of PCNL, such as mini- PCNL, ultra-mini PCNL, and micro-PCNL, have evolved with advancements in optics and technology. However, with these newer advancements, the migration of small fragments produced with laser lithotripsy remains a concern, which may result in incomplete stone clearance. A new technique of PCNL is termed “Superperc” that utilizes suction to remove all the fragments and maintain a one-way flow.
Methods: This study involved 35 consecutive patients who underwent PCNL with the Superperc technique from March 2020 to December 2020. Surgery was performed using a pediatric ureteroscope used as a nephroscope and a specially designed sheath with a suction attachment. The Superperc uses a 10/12 F tract size, a specially designed Superperc sheath (Shah Sheath) with a suction mechanism, and a pediatric ureteroscope 4.5/6.
Results: The age range is 20-65 years, with 23 males and 12 females. Stone size was 1- 3 cm, and operative time was 30-90 min. Upper calyceal punctures 7cases , 19 had middle, 6 lower calyceal and 3 had two punctures. DJ stent was placed in 7 patients, whereas 28 patients had a ureteric catheter for 24 hours. Only three patients required a nephrostomy tube. No blood transfusion. Postoperatively one patient had a mild fever, and one had transient hematuria. Complete stone clearance as per nephroscopy &fluoroscopy. The hospital stay was 24-72 h.
Conclusion: Superperc is a new technique of minimally-invasive PCNL and can be successfully done with minimal modification in the armamentarium, with the potential advantage of good stone clearance.
Bangladesh J. Urol. 2022; 25(2): 71-75
Current trends in the incidence of Urological malignancy at a tertiary level hospital in the northern part of Bangladesh
Authors: Arefin Md Mashiur , Bari Md Abdul , Islam Md Tafiqul , Asaduzzaman Md , Hossain Homayra Tahseen , Chowdhury Nurul Islam
Published: October 2023

The second most common cause of death is malignancy. In clinical practice, genitourinary tumours are commonly encountered. Urological malignancies are raising due to increasing tobacco consumption, air and water pollution (arsenic, nitrate, chlorinated hydrocarbon) by unbalanced development, unhealthy diet, chronic infection, uncontrolled pesticides & fungicides used, food adulteration, using Chinese herbal products containing aristolochic acid, obesity and longer life expectancy. Over the past few years, advancement of diagnostic imaging, surgical technique, radiotherapy, chemotherapeutics and targeted agents have helped improve treatment outcomes. The incidence of urological malignancies is increasing like other malignancies in Bangladesh, which is poorly addressed. There is generally poor documentation of urological malignancies in Bangladesh. This study was carried out to document the pattern and distribution of urological malignancies in Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh J. Urol. 2022; 25(2): 98-105
Oral Health Knowledge and Practice Behaviour among Secondary School Children in Shahzadpur Upazilla, Siraganj, Bangladesh.
Authors: Gazi Ikhtiar Ahmed  , Farkhanda Mah Jebin  , Md Ahsan Habib  , Md Nahidul Islam  , Shaila Zaman  , Samiul Hasan Melar  , Md Nurun Nabi Arafat
Published: October 2023

Background: A healthy oral cavity is of great significance for an individual’s overall health and well-being. Further, it enables an individual to masticate, speak and socialize without any active discomfort or embarrassment.Objectives: The study was conducted with the objective of revealing the condition of  Healthy Oral Health Practice among a Selected Secondary School Children of Sirajganj District.Materials & Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted during the month of April-June 2022. The target population for this study were the people residing in secondary school children of Shahjadpul upazila in the Sirajganj district. A convenience sampling technique was adopted. A total of 325 respondents were included in the study.Results: The age of study population ranged between 13 to 15 years with a mean age of 14 years. Data pertaining to the oral hygiene habits among the study population (n=325). The survey revealed that approximately 56.9% of the population studied, brushed their teeth once daily, while 38.5% respondents brushed twice a day. About knowledge towards general oral health, most of sample subjects were aware that sweets (89.8%) & smoking (65.5%) was not good for dental health. 85.6% of the respondents knew about the detrimental effect of  paan/ tobacco respectively on oral health. About half the respondents were aware that maligned teeth could affect oral health. A variable proportion of respondents were aware of the adverse effects of various habits e.g., thumb sucking (29.2%) and nail biting (48.0%).Conclusions: This survey furnishes the background data to get insight into the status of awareness of secondary-level school students regarding oral health.
KYAMC Journal Vol. 14, No. 02, July 2023: 64-68.