bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Current Dengue Situation in Bangladesh: Heading from Backstreet to Highway
Authors: Jahan Shah Md Sarwer
Published: October 2023

Abstract not available
J Rang Med Col. September 2023; Vol. 8, No. 2: 1-2
Salivary Acetylcholine Concentration and Dementia: A Comparative Study in Dhaka City of Bangladesh
Authors: Kabir Md Asiul , Islam Tahnik Bintay , Akhiruzzaman - , Ferdous Samira , Parveen Mukta , Sarker Fatema , Sadat Md Nazmus
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Dementia is rapidly becoming a major public health problem worldwide . In dementia, the rate of acetylcholine deficiency is very high. Therefore, it can be assumed that acetylcholine levels may play a potential role in the pathogenesis of dementia.
Objective: To evaluate the relationship of salivary acetylcholine concentration with the events of dementia.
Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study was carried out during the period of July 2014 to June 2015. Among the purposively selected 120 respondents, 60 respondents were suffering from dementia were selected from the Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder (BIRDEM), National Institute of Neuroscience (NINS), and the Dementia Care Project of Sir William Beveridge Foundation, and the rest 60 were without dementia selected as the comparison group.
Results: Out of all study subjects, the mean (±SD) age of dementia patients was 73.10(±4.93) years with an age range of 62 to 84 years and that of in comparative group was 71.20(±5.89) years with an age range of 64 to 85 years. Male (60.0%) was predominant in dementia patients. The mean (±SD) value of Salivary acetylcholine in the dementia group was found 153.93(±98.04) pg/ml and that of in comparative group was 411.50(±112.50) pg/ml. Here Salivary acetylcholine was found lower in dementia patients than comparative group (p<0.001)
Conclusion: Salivary acetylcholine level can help to diagnose the risk of development of early dementia.
J Rang Med Col. September 2023; Vol. 8, No. 2: 3-6
Assessment of Crown-Heel length, Head Circumference, and Mid-Arm Circumference for Estimation of Small for Gestational Age in Rural Area
Authors: Snighda Farhana Afroz , Anwar Selina , Zaman Md Mostafa , Akand Nahida Nasrin Nahar , Barna Fatema Ferdousi , Parvin Mohsena
Published: October 2023

Background: The burden of having small for gestational age (SGA) children is high in low- and middle-income countries, mainly in South Asia. Identifying these low birth weight and SGA infants and referring them to higher centers for effective intervention will help reduce neonatal mortality and morbidity. Anthropometric measurements of the neonatal population, especially birth weight measurements, constitute an important scientific research tool for studying the determinants and consequences of impaired or excessive fetal growth.
Objective: To find an alternative anthropometric procedure, the present study was done to measure and compare birth weight with crown heel length (CHL), head circumference (HC), and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) as predictors of birth weight in small for gestational age (SGA).
Methods: This cross-sectional, analytical study was done in the Department of Anatomy, Rangpur Medical College, Rangpur from July 2020 to June 2021 on 200 newborns of both sexes with gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks. The newborn was selected and measured within 24 hours of birth. 100 term newborns weighted <2.5 kg regarded as SGA were the subjects of the study. Another 100-term newborns weighted >2.5 kg regarded as AGA served as control. The birth weight, head circumference, mid-upper arm circumference, and crown heel length were measured and a comparison of all the variables was done between AGA and SGA newborns. Data was analyzed by using a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 26).
Result: The mean± SD of birth weight in AGA and SGA groups was 2.99 ±0.31 and 2.10±0.24 respectively; it was observed that the mean± SD of crown heel length, head circumference, and mid-upper arm circumference and Ponderal index in AGA group was significantly higher than SGA group; however the MAC/HC ratio was almost similar between AGA and SGA groups. All the above variables were significantly correlated with birth weight in both AGA and SGA groups.
Conclusion: Some simple and inexpensive measurements of newborns especially the head circumference of SGA newborns are as effective as birth weight measurement; crown heel length, and mid-upper arm circumference could also be used to predict birth weight in SGA newborns.
J Rang Med Col. September 2023; Vol. 8, No. 2: 14-19
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology: A Review on Improvement in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Monitoring
Authors: Sarker Anupam , Saha Sharnasree , Sarker Parimal Chandra , Sarkar Chandra Rani
Published: October 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has significant potential in the field of gastroenterology by aiding in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients. With its ability to analyze medical images and patient information, identify risk factors, and enable remote consultations and monitoring, AI can improve accuracy, efficiency, and personalized care for patients. This advancement in technology has the potential to revolutionize patient outcomes. As further research is conducted, the possibilities for AI in gastroenterology will continue to expand, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes.
J Rang Med Col. September 2023; Vol. 8, No. 2: 48-52
Acceptability of Silver Diamine Fluoride
Authors: Osadolor Obehi O
Published: October 2023

Background: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) can be used for active carious lesions in primary teeth and can be applied in dental clinics, in school, or in community-based settings with simple armamentarium and minimal support. Silver diamine fluoride causes darkening of carious enamel and dentin after its application.
Method: An electronic literature search in Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar, African Journal Online, Researchgate, and Google was done in June 2023. Search terms and keywords were combined by Boolean operators. Four independent investigators (research assistants) screened titles, abstracts, and full text of publications. The inclusion criteria were original research articles ( human studies) carried out in African regions and including observational studies (cohort, case-control, cross-sectional), experimental studies (clinical trials, randomized or not) designs, case reports, and case series investigating parents, caregivers, guardians or children acceptability or acceptance of silver diamine fluoride treatment procedure and post-treatment blackening/staining of teeth. Systematic reviews and review articles were excluded.
Results: One article was included as it was assessed to meet the aim of the review. It was a hospital-based study. Parental acceptance of silver diamine fluoride treatment with its black staining was assessed using the Likert scale. Acceptance of post-treatment staining of teeth among parents was higher in posterior teeth than in anterior teeth.
Conclusion: Only one study on the acceptability or acceptance of silver diamine fluoride treatment procedure and post-treatment staining of teeth was identified among African parents. More studies from the diverse ethnic population in Africa will contribute to the existing literature.
J Rang Med Col. September 2023; Vol. 8, No. 2: 53-55
Abernethy Syndrome with Left Renal Artery Stenosis: Our first experience
Authors: Rahman Md Mahfuzer , Arafat Yeasir , Azad Md Abul Kalam , Kabir Md Jahangir , Banu Akter , Rabbani Md Golam , Anwar Md Mahfuj Ul
Published: October 2023

Abernethy syndrome is defined as the congenital diversion of portal blood away from the liver either end-to-side shunt or, side-to-side shunt. Here we are reporting a case of a 15-year-old boy presented with recurrent encephalopathy and uncontrolled hypertension. Persistent rise in blood ammonia level was noted with normal other biochemical parameters. Ultrasound and Doppler study of the abdomen revealed drainage of the portal vein into the inferior vena cava and a small size of the left kidney. Renal artery angiogram and hepatic angiogram were performed, which confirmed the diagnosis of Type 1B Abernethy syndrome with left renal artery stenosis. After counseling the patient and his parents and taking consent, he has been treated with Left renal artery angioplasty, antihypertensive along supportive treatment. The treatment of Abernethy syndrome depends on its type, associated congenital anomalies, and complications. If possible closer of thes hunt is the mainstay of treatment but in case of type 1 malformation with the absence of the possibility to close the shunt may require a liver transplant.
J Rang Med Col. September 2023; Vol. 8, No. 2: 56-59
PERANCANGAN VOICE-BASED QUIZ RESPONSE UNTUK MATA KULIAH BAHASA INGGRIS 2 DI PRODI TEKNIK INFORMATIKA UNIVERSITAS UNIVERSAL
Authors: Ofgivia Givi , Anton Oey , Pernando Yonky , KH Musliadi
Published: October 2023

Abstract: This study aims to develop a web application that is able to facilitate teachers in providing exams with answer-type questions via voice using the speech recognition method and is able to display pictorial exam questions. The process of collecting research data was carried out through interviews and literature studies with case studies in the 4th semester English course in Informatics Engineering study program at Universal University. Web application development is carried out using the Extreme Programming method with testing through the Black Box Testing approach. In development, researchers used the Laravel framework with the PHP, Javascript, and MySQL programming languages as databases. The results of the Black Box test show that the web application is able to carry out the functionality according to the problems in this study. With this web application, it is hoped that teachers can easily provide exams with sound and image-based questions, provide a more interactive and effective learning experience for students, and enrich the use of technology in educational contexts. Keywords: laravel; javascript; MySQL; PHP; speech recognition  Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sebuah aplikasi web yang mampu memfasilitasi pengajar dalam menyediakan ujian dengan pertanyaan bertipe jawab melalui suara menggunakan metode speech recognition serta mampu menampilkan pertanyaan ujian yang bergambar. Proses pengumpulan data penelitian dilakukan melalui metode wawancara dan studi pustaka dengan studi kasus di mata kuliah Bahasa Inggris 2 program studi Teknik Informatika semester 4 Universitas Universal. Pengembangan aplikasi web dilakukan menggunakan metode Extreme Programming dengan pengujian melalui pendekatan Black Box Testing. Dalam pengembangan, peneliti menggunakan framework Laravel dengan bahasa pemrograman PHP, Javascript, dan MySQL sebagai basis data. Hasil pengujian Black Box menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi web mampu menjalankan fungsionalitas sesuai dengan masalah yang ada dalam penelitian ini. Dengan adanya aplikasi web ini, diharapkan pengajar dapat dengan mudah menyediakan ujian dengan pertanyaan berbasis suara dan gambar, memberikan pengalaman belajar yang lebih interaktif dan efektif bagi mahasiswa, serta memperkaya penggunaan teknologi dalam konteks pendidikan. Kata kunci: laravel; javascript; MySQL; PHP; speech recognition
IMPLEMENTASI METODE SES DALAM MEMPREDIKSI PENJUALAN SEPATU TOKO SARKUN SEIBALAI
Authors: Sundari Putri , Azhar Zulfi , Rahayu Elly
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Sarkun shop is a shop that sells various types of shoes located in Sei Balai, Batubara Regency. The results of observations and interviews with the owner of the Sarkun Shop, data collection on shoe stock in the warehouse, and recording of sales transactions are still done manually, so it takes a long time. Single Exponential Smoothing is a continuous smoothing procedure for forecasting the latest observational objects, which focuses on decreasing priority in stages on older observational data. Implementing the Single Exponential Smoothing method to forecast shoe sales will make it easier for store owners to stock up on shoes. The programming language used is PHP and MySQL database. PHP is a programming language capable of making websites dynamic. MySQL uses a server, localhost/phpMyAdmin, and a database server. The results of this study are forecasting shoe sales in March 2023 where sales, Nike: 5.0; Adidas: 6.0; Geoffmax: 9.0; Water Street: 15; and Vans: 2. Keywords: single exponential smoothing; forecasting; PHP; MYSQL.  Abstrak: Toko Sarkun merupakan toko yang menjual berbagai jenis sepatu yang berlokasi di Sei Balai, Kabupaten Batubara. Hasil observasi dan wawancara dengan pemilik Toko Sarkun, pendataan stok sepatu di gudang serta pencatatan transaksi penjualan  masih dilakukan secara manual, sehingga membutuhkan waktu yang lama. Single Exponential Smoothing merupakan sebuah prosedur pemulusan terus - menerus pada peramalan terhadap objek pengamatan terbaru, yang menitik - beratkan pada penurunan prioritas secara bertingkat pada data pengamatan yang lebih tua. Dengan mengimplementasikan  metode Single Exponential Smoothing untuk meramalkan  penjualan sepatu dimasa yang akan datang akan  memudahkan  pemilik took menyediakan stok sepatu. Bahasa pemrogram yang digunakan  adalah PHP dan database Mysql. PHP merupakan bahasa pemrograman yang mampu untuk membuat website menjadi dinamis. MySQL menggunakan sebuah server yaitu locallhost/phpMyAdmin dan juga database server. Hasil penelitian ini adalah forcasting penjualan sepatu di bulan  Maret 2023 dimana penjualan pada bulan Maret 2023, Nike : 5,0; Adidas : 6,0; Geoffmax: 9,0; Air Street : 15; dan Vans : 2. Kata kunci: single eponential smoothing; peramalan; PHP; MySQL.
IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM INFORMASI E-MAGAZINE PADA KANTOR DESA RANTAU BERTUAH KECAMATAN MINAS BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Martahan Sutan , Nasution Nurliana
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Information Technology and Computers are currently experiencing very rapid development, both in terms of hardware and software, the website is a tool for disseminating information and communication among the public, while the internet, which can be accessed via smartphones, can provide a lot of information without the need for money and time. Magazine is a medium that contains content and images packaged in an attractive and simple way to make it easier to understand concepts, magazines also contain educational information that can add insight Waterfall is a sequential development model, which is systematic and sequential in building a device software, and the manufacturing process follows the flow from analysis, design, code, testing and maintenance. Keywords: information system; e-magazine; modeling  Abstrak : Teknologi Informasi dan Komputer saat ini mengalami perkembangan yang sangat pesat, baik dari segi hardware maupun software, website adalah alat sebagai penyebar informasi dan komunikasi di kalangan masyarakat sedangkan internet yang disudah bisa diakses melalui smartphone ini dapat menyajikan banyak informasi tanpa memerlukan biaya dan waktu E-Magazine merupakan media yang berisi konten-konten dan gambar dikemas secara menarik dan ditampilkan dengan sederhana agar memudahkan dalam memahami konsep, majalah juga berisi informasi-informasi edukatif yang dapat menambah wawasan Waterfall merupakan suatu model pengembangan secara sekuensial, yang bersifat sistematis dan berurutan dalam membangun sebuah perangkat lunak, dan Proses pembuatannya mengikuti alur dari mulai analisis, desain, kode, pengujian dan pemeliharaaHasil analisis dapat memudahkan kita dalam memahami masalah dan dapat mengidentifikasi, mengevaluasi suatu permasalahan dan hambatan yang terjadi untuk mendapatkan kebutuhan yang diharapkan dari suatu sistem sehingga dapat diusulkan perbaikan Kata Kunci: sistem informasi; e-magazine; pemodelan
CHANGES IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE-TERRITORIAL STRUCTURE AND POPULATION OF ZAKARPATTIA DURING THE SOVIET PERIOD (1946–1991)
Authors: MOLNAR D. Yelyzaveta , MOLNAR D. Stefan
Published: October 2023

It is noted that Zakarpattia, as a separate administrative-territorial unit consisting of Uzhan, Berez, Ugochan, and Maramoros counties, was created in 1919–1920 as part of Czechoslovakia. It was found that as a result of the administrative-territorial reform in 1926, the zhupas were united in the so-called a large zhupa, and 14 districts were created. In 1928, due to consolidation, the number of districts was reduced to 12. In 1938–1939, the territory returned to Hungary, which carried out several administrative-territorial reforms.

It is claimed that in the autumn of 1944, it became obvious that the territory of Zakarpattia would fall under the influence of the Soviet Empire. In present study particular attention is paid to the fact that the Soviet military administration returned the administrative-territorial division of the Czechoslovak period. It is noted that in 1946, the region officially became part of the Soviet Union, so the formation of the administrative-territorial system continued in order for the region to organically fit in with other regions of the Ukrainian SSR.

It was found that the most significant administrative transformations took place from 1946 to 1969. According to the administrative division in 1946, the region consisted of 15 administrative units: 2 cities of regional subordination and 13 districts. It was established that in 1962, 8 districts were liquidated in Zakarpattia, but later the disintegration of districts was carried out and as a result of this reorganization 11 districts were created in 1965, and 2 more in 1966. As a result of the administrative-territorial reform of the Ukrainian SSR in 1965–1966, Zakarpattia again consisted of 13 districts and 2 cities of the regional order.

In 1967–1969 there was the formation of new village councils, their merger or liquidation, the transfer of village council centres to other settlements, a change in the administrative subordination of village councils, the inclusion of villages in the strip of urban-type cities and towns. It can be concluded that, after repeated administrative transformations, the number of settlements in Zakarpattia Oblast increased from 512 in 1946 to 603 in 1969. In the period from 1969 to 1991 significant changes did not occurred.

Keywords: Ukraine, Zakarpattia, administrative-territorial units, Soviet Union.
SECONDARY, PROFESSIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE HUNGARIAN MINORITY OF TRANSCARPATHIA IN SOVIET TIMES
Authors: VARADI Natalia
Published: October 2023

The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union transformed Transcarpathia, which came under Soviet control on September 26 and October 28, 1944, into a typical Soviet region of the Ukrainian SSR, which lasted until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. The essence of the Sovietization of the region and its subsequent cultural development under the corresponding conditions can be further explored through the study of education in the Transcarpathian region during the Soviet period.

In general, the issues of education of the Hungarians in Transcarpathia are considered superficially (for example, in works prepared by V. Mishchanin and O. Fizeshi, R. Ofitsynskyi, and Ch. Fedinets), primarily at the level of secondary school, while the education of representatives of this ethnic group at the professional and higher education levels remains overlooked by researchers.

This article, based on the principles of historicism, objectivity, and a combination of special historical and interdisciplinary methods, reveals the peculiarities of the development of secondary, professional, and higher education in Transcarpathia during the Soviet period, focusing on the education of Hungarians.

It was established that during the development of education in Transcarpathia, both secondary, professional and higher, according to Soviet standards, the interests of the Hungarian population were not fully taken into account. This was most clearly manifested in the silencing and ignoring at the official level of important problems, even those that were complained about in the extended human rights petitions submitted by Hungarians. Educational institutions often became unofficial centres for the preservation of Hungarian identity, due to which activists involved in this were exposed to the danger of repression. In order to reduce the risk, the authors of appeals to the authorities argued their demands, in particular regarding education, referring to the ideals of Leninism. Contacts with educators of the Hungarian People’s Republic played an important role in improving the quality of education. It can also be seen that the Soviet policy regarding the use of the Hungarian language in educational institutions was not entirely consistent.

Keywords: Hungarian population, Transcarpathian region of the Ukrainian SSR, school, college, university.
SOVIET ANTI-RELIGIOUS PRACTICES THROUGH THE PRISM OF TEACHERS' MEMORIES
Authors: HODOVANSKA Oksana
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes the Soviet public policy of «scientific atheism». The analysis was carried out on the basis of oral historical narratives, archival documents, local history materials. It is noted that in the second half of the 20th century the main way of fighting against religion and the church was mass atheistic propaganda. It was justified by the political doctrine of «scientific atheism» and reinforced by a system of state-administrative pressure. With the help of propaganda, the Soviet intellectual elite created an image of the church as an «internal enemy» in order to use it in the process of forming an imaginary community called the «Soviet people». The territorial boundaries of the publication were delineated by the Lviv, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, on the territories of which the memories were recorded.
Attention is given to the textual analysis of memories, which in turn is oriented to the reproduction of the meaning that the teachers placed on their specific life experience today, as well as to the study of the sequence in which the events are arranged in the narrative now, in the present time. It is important in this context to understand the structural difference between what the narrators experienced and what they told, as well as to consider the narrative as containing purely contemporary interpretations and evaluations of the narrators.
The article examines how former teachers recall the «struggle against religion», aimed at the atheization of society and their (co)relation to this policy. It describes the involvement of teachers in anti-religious practices which was a sign of the Soviet era, through the organization of educational and educational processes in such a way, to prevent schoolchildren from freely visiting temples or celebrating religious holidays. It was concluded that memories of participation in anti-religious practices reveal a deep psychological discomfort in former teachers, so they resort to psychological defense mechanisms, describing themselves as hostages of their chosen profession, as well as sufficiently formal fulfillment of the requirements of atheist education.
Keywords: teachers, memories, anti-religious practices, atheism, Soviet era, totalitarianism.
STEPAN HAIDUCHOK AND IVAN KRYPIAKEVYCH: THE HISTORY OF RELATIONS
Authors: SOVA Andrii
Published: October 2023

Based on various sources (documents and publications of the «Sokil-Batko» society in Lviv; Stepan Haiduchok’s epistolary heritage; publications in the Lviv journals «Dilo»(Bussiness), «Nasha Batkivshchyna»(Our homeland) and «Turystyka i krayeznavstvo» (Tourism and Local History); memories of Ivan, Roman and Petro-Bohdan Krypiakevych, Yaroslav Dashkevych; Lesya Krypiakevych’s private archive) the relationship of Stepan Haiduchok with Ivan Krypiakevych and his family was investigated. With the involvement of previously little-known documents, materials and photos, S. Haiduchok’s biography in the years 1900–1970s has been reconstructed. The lower limit is determined – the public activity of S. Haiduchok and I. Krypiakeych in the «Sokil-Batko» society on the eve of the First World War, the upper limit – 1976 (the death of S. Haiduchok). Attention is drawn to the fact that during 1922–1925, S. Haiduchok worked with I. Krypiakevych at the branch of Lviv Academic Gymnasium, where they communicated, exchanged information, and conducted excursions with the gymnasium students in Lviv and its surroundings. Emphasis is placed on their important work as researchers and connoisseurs of Ukrainian history, which was manifested in the search and donation of manuscripts and books to the library and museum of the National Academy of Sciences in Lviv.

It has been established that Stepan Haiduchok influenced on the formation of the worldview of Ivan Krypiakevych’s children – Petro-Bohdan and Roman, in particular by teaching them at Lviv Academic Gymnasium and its branch during 1934–1943. The history of the relationship between S. Haiduchok and the family of I. Krypiakevych after the Second World War is presented.

It was found out that a certain result of S. Haiduchok’s communication with I. Krypiakevych was that he handed over 30 photo albums, a part of the collection of postcards and books, a collection of awards, and a part of personal documents to the family of the prominent historian, in particular to his sons.

Keywords: Stepan Haiduchok, Ivan Krypiakevych, Galicia, Lviv, social and cultural activities, physical education, sports, Ukrainian antiquity, library, archive.
Effects of Change Management on Competitive Advantage in the ICT Sector in the Republic of Croatia
Authors: Sataic Ivana
Published: October 2023

The sector of information and communication technologies (ICT) is characterized by dynamic and rapid technical progress, convergence, and system integration, which leads to rapid changes in all business segments and requires immediate and adequate adaptation of the organization to changes. The activities of the ICT sector are of key importance for influencing the growth and development of the country's entire economy, while information and communication technologies are a crucial part of modern business and an indispensable tool in achieving business efficiency and success. In order to produce the conclusions arising from the hypothesis of this scientific research that change management has a positive effect on the creation of competitive advantage in the ICT sector in the Republic of Croatia, this empirical research included the theoretical framework of change management composed of the determinants of change management in the ICT sector, known as ITIL structural model, then the determinant of one of the latest change management models, the ADKAR model, and determinants of the competitiveness of the Croatian ICT sector. The results of the research confirmed that change management by applying the ADKAR model in the Croatian ICT sector has a positive effect on the competitive advantage of the organization, and as such on the economic growth and development of the economy.
Exploring the Role of Leadership in Art History
Authors: ANKYIAH FRANCIS
Published: October 2023

Leadership is an integral yet understudied component of art history. This paper explores the role of influential leaders who shaped the course of art movements and genres throughout history. A visual and documentary analysis is conducted to examine how leadership manifests in artistic works and historical texts. The study analyses key art historical figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Andy Warhol, and others who pioneered new techniques, spearheaded movements, founded institutions, mentored proteges, or galvanized public interest in the arts. Their lasting impacts as champions of artistic innovations and progress are evaluated. Archival letters, journals, articles, and other documents provide insights into leadership styles, relationships with followers, and strategic decision-making. Patterns of patronage linking leaders with wealthy, powerful, or religious institutions are also explored. The visual record reveals how leadership was conveyed symbolically through the content and style of seminal works. The analysis integrates qualitative evidence from both visual and documentary sources to build a historical understanding of leadership's central, multifaceted role in shaping the direction of art. This study aims to highlight leadership as a driving force in art history and understand how leaders profoundly influenced the production, dissemination, and reception of art across successive eras.
Investigation of Attitudes towards Leisure Satisfaction of Individuals Attending Fitness Centers
Authors: AKSU Atakan , TANOĞLU Gürkan
Published: October 2023

This study was conducted to determine the attitudes of individuals attending fitness centers in Muş province towards leisure satisfaction in terms of some variables. The research is a mixed design research in which both quantitative and qualitative data are collected together. The margin of error was accepted as 0.05. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods (percentage/frequency) as well as Mann Whitney-U Test and Kruskal Wallis-H tests. Furthermore, the Mann Whitney-U Test was used to determine between which groups the significant difference arose from the results obtained from the Kruskal Wallis-H Test. While the population of the research consists of individuals who attend fitness centers in Muş province in Turkey, the sample group consists of 227 people who voluntarily participated in our study and were selected by the random sampling method. Accordingly, it is determined that the scores of the physiological and psychological subscales of the leisure satisfaction scale demonstrate a statistically significant difference according to the employment status variable (p<0.05) but the scores of the recreational, social, educational, and aesthetic subscales do not create a statistically significant difference according to the employment status variable(p<0.05). Based on the results of the study, it was determined that there was no significant difference in terms of the age, gender, educational status, and leisure duration variables of the participants, while the scores of physiological and psychological subscales created a statistically significant difference in terms of the employment status variable. In conclusion, it is important to conduct these and similar studies on a regional or national scale in terms of determining the attitude towards fitness centers.
Relationship of the Leadership Styles of Sports Business Managers and Their Levels of Crisis Management
Authors: AYAR Harun , BARUT Ebru
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlations between sports managers' levels of crisis management and their leadership styles. Additionally, it was investigated whether managerial traits including age, gender, marital status, and length of employment affect the managers' leadership and crisis management capacities. The research's target population consists of people managing sports in Istanbul in 2023. The convenience sampling method was used to select 212 people from the identified universe who willingly agreed to take part in the study. An online data collecting instrument that included a personal information form, a self-leadership scale, and a crisis management scale was used to gather data for the study. On a computer, the collected data was examined using the statistical program SPSS 22.0. Correlation analysis was used to look at the connections between sports managers' leadership philosophies and how well they handle crises. The significance level for statistical procedures was set at 0.05. The study found that while sports managers' crisis management is at a moderate level, their leadership styles are displayed at a high level. Only two of the eight leadership attributes examined in the study were shown to have an effect on crisis management: setting self-reminders and focusing on intrinsic rewards. It was shown that these dimensions increased crisis management by 51.3%.
Features of changes and effects of masticatory muscle tone on the maxillary system of ballet dancers of various age groups
Authors: Sevbitov A. V. , Timoshina M. D. , Melikhova V. Yu. , Klurfeld V. D. , Teplova A. V. , Timoshin A. V.
Published: October 2023

Ballet dancers experience tremendous physical exertion every day, which leads to the early development of serious diseases of the whole body, to increased muscle tension in all parts of the body, including the muscles of the facial skeleton. In turn, this can lead to injuries and the development of increased tooth abrasion, and as a consequence, to various occlusive disorders. The purpose of the study: to improve the efficiency and quality of dental care for ballet dancers of various age groups based on the identified features of changes in the tone of the masticatory muscles. Materials and methods: 75 ballet dancers of various age groups underwent myotometry of masticatory muscles in various conditions. Results and conclusions: the age and work experience of a ballet dancer directly affects the contractility of the masticatory muscles of the facial skeleton. This leads to increased tooth abrasion, occlusive disorders and TMJ diseases of varying severity, which requires the provision of preventive and curative dental care to this group of patients already at the early stages of their professional activity.
Entre la tradición y la actualidad: un análisis de la dinámica migratoria de Veracruz
Authors: Armillas Canseco Julio , NájeraAguirre Jéssica Natalia
Published: October 2023

In the population history of Veracruz, a state in southeastern Mexico and a maritime entry port to the country, the arrival of people to the region has been prevalent. However, in the 21st Century, Veracruz was incorporated into the international migration flows to the United States. In this context, the objective of this study is to analyze the recent flows of emigrants from Veracruz to the northern border of Mexico and the United States, as well as the dynamic of return migration and the immigration of foreigners. Taking a demographic and quantitative perspective, this research focuses on the decade from 2010 to 2020, with a specific emphasis on regional and municipal analysis. The results show that international emigration and immigration are phenomena that occur within specific regions and municipalities, and that, only in three out of ten regions do the departure and return of Veracruz residents and the arrival of foreigners to the state converge, particularly individuals from Central America and Venezuela.
Feminización de trayectorias migratorias pendulares y flotantes en la frontera colombo-venezolana
Authors: Ortiz Piedrahita Vanessa , Gómez-Pulgarín Wilson Eduardo , Camacho Gómez Ángela Rocío
Published: October 2023

This article describes and characterizes the floating and pendular migration flows of a group of Venezuelan women in the border city of Arauca, Colombia. Using a qualitative methodological approach, field observations, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and a literature review of updated academic, regulatory, and institutional texts were conducted in an area of study with limited gender-based description. Thus, this study highlights the role of Venezuelan women as active migrant subjects and concludes that the labor, family, and social trajectories of the interviewed women are transversely modified by their migration experience, as they are subjected to various risks that expose their vulnerability as migrant women, in addition to risks derived from xenophobia and discrimination. Paradoxically, the migratory diaspora represents their only hope for having a better quality of life.
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Lymphoma by Chemotherapy Regimen
Authors: Kossow Kamen W. , Bennett Joseph G. , Hoffmann Marc S
Published: October 2023

Treatment of lymphomas involves a wide variety of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted-agents tailored to disease biology and patient characteristics. Each of these regimens carry their own risk of opportunistic infections in an immunocompromised population. In addition to the treatment associated immunosuppression, lymphoma itself is immunosuppressive. Lymphoma associated immunosuppression is secondary to increased production of abnormal lymphocytes resulting in decreased production of normally functioning lymphocytes. Additionally, lymphoma cells induce both humoral and cellular immunosuppression through effects on numerous cytokines, T-cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, and macrophages. Clinical trials, patient co-morbidities, and institutional preferences all play a role in determining the preferred antimicrobial prophylaxis. While there is a paucity of data on systematic reviews and guidelines for standardized chemotherapy regimens in lymphoma patients, the efficacy and recommendations for antimicrobial prophylaxis in specific chemotherapy regimens for lymphoma has not been fully reviewed. According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, lymphoma is generally regarded as an ‘intermediate risk’ cancer with regards to overall infection risk. This results in discordance between research data and clinical practice. This is reiterated in the SIGNIFICANT trial which reported that while guidelines previously advised against fluoroquinolone prophylaxis in lymphoma and solid cancers, a survey of 3,600 physicians revealed that 45% routinely used fluoroquinolone prophylaxis despite these recommendations. This review article analyzes numerous research studies with summarization of findings and antimicrobial prophylaxis recommendations based on specific lymphoma chemotherapy regimens. With regards to each specific chemotherapy regimen assessed, indications for antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) prophylaxis were determined for each regimen. The degree of immunosuppression and the necessary prophylaxis varies across different regimens and lymphoma subgroups; and thus, an individualized approach is necessary to optimize the supportive care during lymphoma treatment.
PERAN ETHICAL HACKING DALAM MEMERANGI CYBERTHREATS
Authors: Fitroh Qorry Aina , Sugiantoro Bambang
Published: October 2023

Upaya digitalisasi dan optimalisasi berbagai hal dalam dunia modern tentunya akan menyoroti berbagai isu yang berkaitan dengan cybersecurity seperti pelanggaran data, pelanggaran keamanan, dan sebagainya. Ethical hacking dan kebutuhannya di masa mendatang tidak dapat dihindari. Teknologi ethical hacking menyebar hampir dalam setiap aspek kehidupan, terutama industri komputer yang membutuhkan perlindungan terhadap data penting dan harus ditangani dengan teknologi yang tepat. Ethical hacking bertujuan menemukan kelemahan dalam sistem keamanan dan menemukan kemungkinan potensi pelanggaran data. Hal ini kontras dengan pengertian hacking yang umum beredar di masyarakat yaitu black hat hackers yang merusak sistem dengan niat jahat dan mencuri data serta menanamkan virus. Ethical hacking merupakan cara untuk memerangi dan menetralkan black hat hackers. Mengajarkan ethical hacking merupakan mempersiapkan professional dalam bidang keamanan informasi dengan alat dan keahlian untuk memerangi serta mencegah ancaman cybersecurity. Mengajarkan orang yang belum berpengalaman dalam keamanan informasi dengan metode yang agresif dapat dipandang sebagai hal yang baik maupun buruk. Hal ini disebabkan oleh metode yang sama digunakan oleh hacker jahat sehingga mendidik professional dalam keamanan informasi dapat dianggap menambah hacker jahat. Menggunakan metode studi literatur, artikel ini membahas berbagai hal yang berkaitan dengan ethical hacking.
ANALISIS UNTUK MEMPREDIKSI STOK ASET DI PT. XYZ MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA APRIORI
Authors: Ikhsan Nur , Arzalega Fahmi , Pusparini Nur Nawaningtyas
Published: October 2023

There was an error in the staff's recording of goods and calculations, making it difficult to locate the necessary data. A collection of data that has been recorded and calculated ultimately renders the data useless. The purpose of the study was to determine whether the RapidMiner application's use of data mining can aid in stock prediction and data analysis. For stock predictions, the researcher employs the a priori algorithm approach in this instance. The findings indicate that employees will request the most support in 2022—a printer—if they request a laptop by as much as 7.9%. The laptop category will dominate in 2021, and the PC category will dominate in 2022. Therefore, the highest level of confidence for 2022 is that employees will request a printer if they request a PC and an external hard disk of 100%. The conclusion states that employees can use the RapidMiner application to perform data mining by applying the a priori algorithm, which aids in data analysis and predicts employee supply requirements.
IMPLEMENTASI DESAIN JARINGAN HOTSPOT BERBASIS MIKROTIK DENGAN METODE NDLC (NETWORK DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE) PADA PT KIRANA PERMATA
Authors: Ariyadi Tamsir , Purwanto Timur Dali , Fajar Muhamad Malik
Published: October 2023

In this technological development the need for the internet is no longer a foreign thing for the community. With the internet that can connect to each other between one network to a number of networks in the world. Internet use cannot be separated from the existence of the internet service provider itself. To be able to connect to the internet network, a Hotspot facility is needed as a connectivity connecting access to the internet network. The purpose of this study is to design a Hotspot network to increase the efficiency of using computer networks at PT Kirana Permata. In designing this network design using the NDLC method which can be used as a development of network infrastructure to be more optimal. So that the system can run optimally, settings are made on the routerboard which is used as an internet connection from the ISP to the internet user network. For this reason, a network topology that has been designed to be implemented on PT Kirana Permata's computer network is used. So it is hoped that the network topology design can make computer networks more structured. Even so, monitoring still needs to be done to observe data traffic as a network monitor so that it can run as smoothly as expected. This network design plan produces a new network topology that is more efficient and flexible. With the Hotspot network at PT Kirana Permata, the use of the internet network is more accessible for guests and employes.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI SISTEM PERPAJAKAN DESA KARANG BINDU BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Naftaly Rana , Muchlis Muchlis , Hesinto Sebri
Published: October 2023

Desa Karang Bindu terletak di kecamatan Rambang Kapak Tengah Prabumulih, Sumatra Selatan. Dengan dipimpin oleh kepala desa Bapak Iin Saputra. Admin desa karang bindu kesulitan dalam pendataan pajak, seperti pencatatan data wajib pajak dan bukti pembayaran pajak masih dibuat secara manual. Oleh karena itu maka diharapkan adanya suatu aplikasi yang dapat membantu admin dalam proses pendataan pajak. Untuk mendapatkan informasi yang lebih jelas penulis melakukan penelitian dengan cara menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Dimana dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunkan dua sumber data yaitu, data primer dan data sekunder. Selain itu, teknik pengumpulan data didapat dari naskah wawancara dan observasi langsung kepada pihak objek penelitian serta dengan mencara referensi melalui buku atau jurnal. Setelah melakukan penelitian tersebut, penulis mengumpulkan data yang didapat kemudian penulis menyelesaikan permasalahan yang ada dengan cara menghasilkan “Aplikasi Sistem Perpajakan Pada Desa Karang Bindu Berbasis Web”. Aplikasi ini dibuat dengan menggunakan bahasa pemprograman web php, database yang digunakan Mysql dan laporan akhir menggunakan pdf yang dapat dicetak print, serta menggunakan Vscode untuk menyunying bahasa pemprogramannya.
THE INFLUENCE OF WORKLOAD AND INTELLECTUALS ON THE WORK ETHIC OF PT. MEGA BINTANG MAS MEDAN
Authors: Wijaya Wiriaty , Syawaluddin Syawaluddin , Putra Aidil , Goh Thomas Sumarsan
Published: October 2023

This research was conducted on employees who work at PT. Mega Bintang Mas Medan. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the influence of workload and intellectuality on the work ethic of employees. The population and sample in this study amounted to 31 people. The sampling technique used is saturated. Data collection techniques are by distributing questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis. The conclusion in the study that simultaneously workload and intellectual have a positive and significant effect on the work ethic of employees of PT. Mega Bintang Mas Medan. Partially, the workload affects the work ethic of the employees of PT. Mega Bintang Mas Medan. Partially, intellectuals do not have a positive and significant effect on the work ethic of the employees of PT. Mega Bintang Mas Medan. The magnitude of the coefficient of determination can be seen from the value of Adjusted R Square is: 0.330 means Workload and Intellectuals are able to explain the work ethic of employees by 33.0% while the remaining 67.0% is influenced by variables not examined such as: organizational culture, work environment, motivation work, and so on.
DISCIPLINE AND MOTIVATION ANALYSIS OF EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN PROPERTY COMPANIES IN BATAM CITY
Authors: Wasiman Wasiman , Wangdra Yvonne
Published: October 2023

This research is motivated by the condition of property during the Covid-19 period where several sectors experienced the impact of the pandemic, one of which was property. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of discipline and motivation on employee performance at a property company in Batam City. The method used in this study was to conduct a survey and distribute questionnaires to five large property companies in Batam City which were used as samples in the study. The number of samples used were 115 samples. The results of the validity test found that all the independent variables or the x variable, the discipline variable, work stress and motivation, and the y variable, namely performance, were all valid with a value above 0.6. The results of the reliability test found that all research variables were reliable. From the results of the study concluded that discipline, work stress and motivation on employee performance at property companies in Batam City. The results of the Q square test show that the independent variable can explain the dependent variable by 75%, which means that the variables of discipline, work stress and motivation can affect the employee performance variable by 75% while the remaining 25% is influenced by other variables outside the research variable.

Keywords: discipline and Motivation, Employee performance
MACROECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF STOCK RETURNS
Authors: Tipa Handra , Br Purba Neni Marlina , Yuliadi Yuliadi , E Janrosl Viola Syukrina
Published: October 2023

This study was done to investigate how the macroeconomic environment affects stock returns. Whereas sampling is based on the research criteria, the population of the study consists of financial organizations registered in LQ45. A number of analyses, including descriptive analysis, traditional presumptions, and hypothesis testing (t test, f test, and r square test), are used in the data processing approach. According to the analysis test, while inflation and interest rates have an impact on stock returns, it is not statistically significant. In contrast, the stock return has a considerable impact on the currency rate. The three independent variables have a considerable impact on stock returns when tested together.