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Blockchain Technology and Islamic Finance
Authors: Kusuma K. , Sheela P. , Panigrahi Rashmi Ranjan , Shaikh Zakir Hossen
Published: December 2023

Financial technology (FinTech) has emerged as the application of innovative and disruptive technologies to provide financial services, gaining significant prominence in the late 2010s. The genesis of FinTech can be traced back to the global financial crisis of 2008, which necessitated a re-evaluation of traditional financial systems. Islamic financial systems emerged as a resilient response to this crisis, offering alternative solutions. This chapter embarks on a comprehensive review of academic research in the domain of Islamic financial technology, with a particular focus on the integration of blockchain management. Forecasts indicate that global cumulative investments in FinTech are poised to surpass $1.5 trillion over the next 3-5 years. Concurrently, the conventional banking and finance industry faces a notable dearth of innovation, presenting formidable challenges to banks and financial institutions worldwide. This study aims to address this innovation gap by investigating the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize Islamic finance.
Influence of Celebrity Credibility on Perceived Brand Trust Study on Multinational Mobile Service Brand in Bangladesh
Authors: Hossain Amran
Published: December 2023

Celebrity credibility is a vital marketing practice across the world whilst it finds challenges to get effective results as per the cluttered marketing atmosphere. In fact, the cost and risk engaged with celebrity endorsement had been referred in many empirical studies highlighting researchable issues. Celebrity acts as credibility communication sources for marketing awareness, creating brand image and building brand via spreading message with fans. Celebrity commits for brands to reach out across the countries. The influence of celebrity credibility on perceived brand trust is a curial matter for brand to meet desired response within the market. Celebrity is the national and international level of pride to spread information about the products to end the customer end. Celebrities are used as a credible source to educate and motivate customer to get aware or actively participate in disaster management activities. This paper examined these issues based on a sample of students via a quantitative survey method to study how celebrity credibility influences perceived brand trust on multinational mobile service in Bangladesh. Hypotheses were formed on how celebrity credibility influences on brand trust. A size of 200 samples was contacted for the survey. SPSS-23 software was executed in testing the hypotheses. Results verified the significance of the influence of celebrity credibility on perceived brand trust in multinational mobile services in Bangladesh.
Chondrosarcoma of the proximal femur treated by resection and Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors: Saravanan Velayutham , Thevasundaram Kuruparan , Sivakumaran Dishanth , Pathinathan Kalaventhan , Veerasingam Kirushanthan , Paramalingam Srigrishna
Published: December 2023

No abstract available.
Sacral dome resection and single-stage posterior reduction in the treatment of high-grade spondylolisthesis in a young girl
Authors: Anjhazzallah M. Ahamed , Balakumaran T. , Suwarnakumar V.
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The treatment of high-grade spondylolisthesis remains controversial in terms of in situ fusion versus reduction. The aim of operation in this patient is to restore the spino-pelvic alignment, sagittal profile of the spine and prevention of progression of slip with a minimal neurological risk.

Case presentation: 18 years old schooling girl referred with a history of backache and right lower limb numbness over lateral aspect of foot for four years duration. She also had intermittent lower back pain, produced by long distant walking and relived by rest. It was aggravated by standing for long duration. There was no radiation of pain, no red flag sign or no cauda equina symptoms. Apart from her right lower limb neurology which was her power MRC grade IV in L5 and S1 myotome, other examinations were normal. X-Ray revealed grade V spondyloptosis. MRI showed evidence of right exiting L5 nerve root entrapment with grade V spondyloptosis. She underwent single stage posterior instrumentation of L4 - S1vertebrae, sacral dome resection, reduction of L5 over S1, interbody fusion of L5 - S1 and posterolateral intertransverse fusion of L4 to S1 vertebrae. She was ambulated on post-operative day one without brace. There was no worsening of neurology.

Conclusion: Lumbosacral spondylolisthesis grade V can be treated using posterior approach alone to obtain reduction, decompression, and solid fusion. The sacral dome resection is a shortening osteotomy of the lumbosacral spine which allows a single-stage reduction of L5 without lengthening of lumbosacral region in high-grade spondylolisthesis, which helps to avoid neurological complications.
Posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow
Authors: Amarasooriya Melanie
Published: December 2023

Posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) of the elbow is the most common chronic instability pattern identified. It is the resultant ulno-humeral instability secondary to compromised lateral ligament complex. The characteristic injury is the avulsion of the lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) from its humeral attachment. Acute PLRI can present following simple or complex elbow dislocations. Chronic PLRI mostly follows trauma but also can be the result of iatrogenic injury.
Pattern of second osteoporotic fractures. A descriptive study in two tertiary care centers in Sri Lanka
Authors: Parathan S. , Gobyshanger T.
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Second osteoporotic fractures have higher morbidity and mortality than prior osteoporotic fractures.

Materials and methods: A retrospective case series of patients admitted to two tertiary care hospitals with second osteoporotic fractures from April 2020 to March 2021 assessed demography, time since the first osteoporotic fracture, fracture locations, comorbidities, menopausal age, predisposing drugs and habits, parental history, fall risk, BMI, family support and treatment.

Results: Fifty-four patients were studied. Forty-nine (90.7%) were females, Mean age was 75.8 years (57-95). Mean time since the first fracture was 3.67 years (3/12-12). Twenty-six (48.1% p 0.00) had second fracture within 2 years since first osteoporotic fracture. Major osteoporotic sites involved in 79.6% of first fractures and 85.1% of second fractures. Proximal femur was the predominantly involved major site in first (23/43 p 0.00007) and second (35/46 p 0.00) fractures. Females who had premature/early menopause were significantly associated with the second fracture before the age of 75 years (10/15 p 0.03) and with non-major site involvement (5/15 p 0.035). Forty-nine (90.7%) patients had fall risk. Forty-seven (87.03%) patients lived with their family. Only 2/54 had DEXA. Patients who were aware of their condition had better compliance for supplements (9/12 p 0.0003). Anti-osteoporotic agent was used by 3/54 patients.

Discussion and Conclusion: Female gender, premature/early menopause and prior proximal femur fracture are the main risk factors for second osteoporotic fracture. Following all low energy fractures, immediate osteoporosis diagnostic work up with commencement of anti-osteoporotic regime accordingly and modification of fall risk are recommended to reduce the imminent risk of second osteoporotic fracture occurrence.
Caring for a child with club foot impact on family: A cross sectional study
Authors: Dilanka P.D.O.S. , Wijayasinghe S.R. , Shanshaka J. , Fernando L.H.
Published: December 2023

Background: Clubfoot is a treatable abnormality that can be managed with early interventions. Parental support is important for the compliance of the management and to achieve good outcome. Identifying and quantifying the family impact due to this condition is important when addressing the caregivers of these children. The aim of this study was to determine the financial, familial social impact, personal strain, and coping strategies of parents of a child with CTEV and explore any associated factors.

Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 48 families presenting to the club foot clinic at Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Sri Lanka. A self-administered questionnaire with the Impact to Family Score and selected demographics was filled out by the selected participants.

Results: Mean age of the children in the study sample was 21.4 months. 65.96% of the sample were families where only one parent was working and 64.6% of the total sample were living with extended families. The perceived mean total impact was 53.9 (SD=11.59) (range 34 to 78) and implying to be significantly lower than a USA study measuring impact for other chronic illnesses in children (M=48.03, SD=8.2, t(47)=3.53, p<0.01). Total impact in only one parent working (M=50.42, SD=9.80) implied to be significantly higher than both parents working (M=59.88, SD=12.51) t(45)=-2.87, p<0.01.

Conclusion: Except for personal strain domain, all other domains of the family impact are perceived less when caring for a child with clubfoot than when caring for a child with chronic medical illness. Instances with only one working parent, and those living with extended family were identified to have a higher perceived impact when compared to their counterpart groups. Coping strategies of the parents were more favourable within nuclear families. This can be taken as a baseline study which demonstrates caregiver and family burden when caring for a child with club foot.
Proceedings of the 33rd National Conference of the Italian Group for the Study of Neuromorphology “Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio della Neuromorfologia” G.I.S.N., Verona, November 24-25, 2023
Authors: Raffaella Mariotti Conference Chair:
Published: December 2023

Proceedings of the 33rd National Conference of the Italian Group for the Study of Neuromorphology “Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio della Neuromorfologia” G.I.S.N., Verona, November 24-25, 2023
The effectiveness of booklets on family knowledge of diabetes mellitus patients about the management of hypoglycaemia
Authors: Romalina Romalina , Daniati Meisa , Putri Rima Novia , Jasda Asmarita
Published: December 2023

The three main acute complications of diabetes mellitus related to an imbalance in glucose levels that lasted in the short term were hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome. The family, as the people closest to and always interacting with the patient, played a significant role in preventing complications. A booklet served as one medium to increase knowledge for families. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the booklet on the knowledge of families of DM patients regarding the management of hypoglycemia. A quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design approach involving pre-test and post-test designs was employed. The population in this study comprised families of Diabetes Mellitus patients who were at Puskesmas (Public Health Centre) Batu X and Puskesmas Mekarbaru, Indonesia. The research sample consisted of 70 respondents selected through purposive sampling. The research variables included demographic factors, family knowledge before and after the intervention in the intervention and control groups, and bivariate analysis. The research instrument employed a questionnaire and a booklet regarding the management of hypoglycemia. Independent t-test analysis was conducted (α = 0.05). The booklet proved effective in improving the knowledge of families of diabetes mellitus patients regarding the management of hypoglycemia, with a p-value of 0.028. The booklet can enhance family knowledge about the management of hypoglycemia. Therefore, every internal medicine clinic or health centre should provide booklets as an educational medium.
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: radiological and microbiological profile of patients presented in an outpatient pulmonary clinic in a developing country
Authors: Iqbal Nousheen , Irfan Muhammad , Bin Ali Zubairi Mustafa , Ayub Maaha , Awan Safia , Jabeen Kausar , Bin Sarwar Zubairi Ali
Published: December 2023

There is limited data available about allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) in Pakistan. The aim of the study was to describe the radiological and microbiological profile of ABPA patients presenting to the outpatient pulmonary clinic of a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. A retrospective study was conducted on ABPA patients who presented to the pulmonary outpatient clinic at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, from January 2017 to December 2019. Data was collected on microbiology and radiology features on predesigned proforma. A total of 7759 asthmatic patients presented at the outpatient pulmonology clinic during the study period. Of the 245 patients labeled as ABPA, 167 fulfilled the inclusion criteria, and 91 (54.5%) were female (mean age 41.9±13.0 years). A high resolution computed tomography scan of the chest was available for 126 patients. Of these, 104 (82.5%) patients had bronchiectasis. Central bronchiectasis was noted in 98 (94.2%), mucus plugging in 71 (56.3%), and hyperinflation was seen in 30 (23.4%) patients. Microbiological testing was available in 103/167 (61.7%) patients. The most common bacterial pathogen was Pseudomonas aeruginosa 32 (31.1%), followed by Hemophilus influenzae 16 (15.5%), and Moraxella catarrhalis 7 (9.7%). Aspergillus fumigatus 17 (23.6%) was the most common mold, followed by Aspergillus flavus 16 (22.2%) and Aspergillus niger 11 (15.3%). Co-infection (bacterial and fungal) was found in 18 (17.45%) patients. Bronchiectasis was frequently observed in our cohort of patients with ABPA. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found to be common among bacterial pathogens. Isolation of fungus is not uncommon in these patients.
Impact of Ammonia Share on Combustion, Cycle-to-Cycle Variations, and
Performance Characteristics of Methane-Fueled SI Engine
Authors: Gupta Priyank , Kurien Caneon , Mittal Mayank
Published: December 2023

Ammonia is one of the most promising zero carbon fuels for meeting carbon
neutrality targets and zero carbon emissions. Ammonia has gained a lot of
research interest recently as a hydrogen energy carrier, and direct use of
ammonia as a fuel in engines will aid the transformation toward sustainable
energy future. In this work, the effect of ammonia shares on combustion and
performance characteristics of methane-fueled SI engine is evaluated by
increasing the ammonia share by small fractions (0 to 30% by volume) in the fuel
mixture (CH4/NH3 blend). Experiments were performed at
constant engine load of 8 Nm (BMEP of 1.52 bar), while maintaining constant
engine speed (1500 rpm), stoichiometric operation (λ = 1), and optimum spark
advance for MBT conditions. Increasing the share of ammonia (0 to 30%) in the
fuel mixture reduced its flame propagation speed and lowered the heating value,
and thus resulted in lower peak cylinder pressures, detrimental engine
performance (16.8 to 16.3% brake thermal efficiency), prolonged the combustion
duration (FID and CD), and increased the cycle-to-cycle combustion variations
(1.1 to 3.1% COV of IMEP). However, the COV of IMEP was observed to be within
the acceptable range and the results of this study indicate that stable engine
operation could be achieved by ammonia substitution in small fractions to get
the benefit of clean fuel utilization.
Diallel analysis of maize inbred lines for estimating superiority and combining ability
Authors: Ismail M.R. , Aboyousef H.A. , Abd-Elaziz M.A.A. , Afife A.A.M. , Shalof M.S.
Published: December 2023

The phenomenon of heterosis has provided the most important genetic tools for crop yield improvement. Identification of specific parental combinations capable of producing the highest level of heterotic effects in F1 has immense value for commercial exploitation of heterosis. The objective of this study was to assess the combining ability variances and superiority in twenty one combinations developed by crossing seven maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines in half diallel fashion design. The resulting 21 hybrids, along with two check hybrids, were evaluated in Randomised Complete Block Design, in three locations during 2022 season in Egypt. The results showed that both additive and non-additive gene actions were important in controlling all the measured traits. The General Combining Ability (GCA) variance was found to be greater than Specific Combining Ability (SCA) variance, indicating predominance of additive and additive by additive gene effects in the inheritance for all studied traits. Cross P2×P3 significantly out yielded the best check (SC. 168) for the grain yield trait. The parental inbred lines, P1, P2 and P3, possessed significant desirable (GCA) effects for the grain yield trait. The cross combinations (P1×P5),(P2×P7), (P3×P7),(P4×P5),(P4×P6) and (P6×P7) showed significant positive sca effects for grain yield. Cross P2×P3 (10.32**) obtained superiority (%) relative to the check hybrid SC.168 for grain yield. On the other hand, five crosses viz. (P1×P3), (P1×P5), (P2×P3), (P2×P5) and (P3×P5) expressed positive superiority (%) over the check hybrid SC.3444 for same trait. Thus, these crosses could be recommended to be released as commercial hybrids by Maize Research Programme after further evaluation and testing in multi-locations in Egypt.
Cancer of oesophagus
Authors: Lodenyo Hudson A.
Published: December 2023

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Risk factors for red blood cell alloimmunization in multi-transfused oncology patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
Authors: Wapukha Zippy Bunoro , Wanjau Tabitha Wangui , Emonyi Wilfred Injera , Marabi Phidelis Maruti
Published: December 2023

Background : Multiple blood transfusions may result in the production of alloantibodies against one or more red blood cell antigens which might make it more challenging to execute subsequent transfusions. Despite age and gender being risk factors for transfusion and being associated with alloimmunization frequency, they are not routinely taken into account before transfusion. This study assessed red blood cell alloimmunization and its association with risk factors among multi-transfused oncology patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Cancer Centre, Kenya.

Methodology : The study employed a cross-sectional study design and focused on multi-transfused oncology patients at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Cancer Centre. A sample size of 162 was used in the study based on Fisher's exact test formulae and a consecutive sampling technique was applied. The gel-based antibody screening and identification were performed with "ID-Diacell I-IIIII®" panel cells. The frequency, mean, median, and dispersion of descriptive statistics were shown and the association between alloimmunization with the number of transfusions, age and sex were determined by Spearman's correlation analysis. Statistical significance was established at P< 0.05 and statistical tests were run at a 95% level of significance.

Results : This study established no association between alloimmunization and the number of transfusions (P= 0.753). There was also no association between alloimmunization and age (P= 0.159). However, there was a significant positive association between alloimmunization with gender (P= 0.01). The study had a 6.2% prevalent rate of red blood cell alloimmunization, females had a greater prevalent rate than male patients. Anti-E and anti-K were the most prevalent alloantibodies.

Conclusion and Recommendation : There is a need to improve current blood grouping and cross-match practices in most Kenyan hospitals by performing antibody screening and antibody identification tests. This study suggests routinely assessing alloimmunization in patients getting several transfusions while taking gender into account.
Clinico-pathological profile of hypopharyngeal cancer at two largest tertiary hospitals in Tanzania
Authors: Kasongwa Joyce Michael , Massawe Enica Richard , Liyombo Edwin , Kimario John , Kahinga Aveline Aloyce , Abraham Zephania Saitabau
Published: December 2023

Background: Hypopharyngeal cancer being one of the upper aerodigestive malignancies has a very poor prognosis due to its late presentation, delay in diagnosis and initiation of treatment. The study aimed to determine the clinicopathological profile of hypopharyngeal cancer at the two largest tertiary hospitals in Tanzania. 

Materials and methods: This study was conducted at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) and Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) both located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and it was conducted from September 2019 to February 2020 where 119 patients were recruited after a thorough clinical evaluation and histopathological confirmation of the tissue biopsies. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data and it was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The chi-square test was used to determine the relationship between independent and dependent variables and a p-value <0.05 was considered  statistically significant.

Results : The study depicted male preponderance (male to female ratio being 2.6:1) and the majority of the patients (87.23%) were aged above 60 years. Progressive dysphagia and persistent sore throat (100%) were the predominant clinical features. Regarding the involvement of anatomical subsites of the hypopharynx by cancer, the majority of patients had more than one anatomical subsite involvement (89.08%) followed by the pyriform fossa (5.88%) posterior pharyngeal wall (3.36%) and least affected site is the post cricoid space (1.68%). Postcricoid space was found to affect women only. The majority of the patients (88.2%) were diagnosed at advanced stages. Histopathologically, the predominant subtype was found to be carcinoma (98.5%) with invasive squamous cell carcinoma (95.8%) predominating. 

Conclusion : Progressive dysphagia and persistent sore throat were the predominant clinical features whilst the majority of patients had more than one anatomical site involved. Most patients presented at advanced stages due to delayed diagnosis and similarly, the predominant histopathological subtype was carcinoma.
Evaluating metabolic syndrome criteria in gabonese type 2 diabetes patients
Authors: Mbang Bengone A.S. , Nikiema-Ndong R. , Nsame D. , Nsi Emvo E. , Ovono Abessolo F.
Published: December 2023

Background : Metabolic syndrome (MS) is the association of several cardiovascular risk factors. It aggravates cardiovascular complications, in diabetic subjects. Its prevalence depends on the definition used to describe it. This study aimed to compare four definitions of metabolic syndrome in type 2 diabetic subjects in Gabon.

Materials And Methods : It was a prospective, observational study of type 2 diabetic subjects, followed at the University Hospital of Libreville. The MS was defined according to the criteria of the WHO, the National Education Program on NCEP ATP III Cholesterol, those of the International Diabetes Federation FID and the harmonized definition. Cohen's Kappa test was used to assess the two-to-two concordance between definitions and differences were significant for a p value< 0.05.

Results : The panel was composed of 100 diabetics. The 4 definitions, showed the respective SM values of 41%, 71%, 64% and 78%. All methods showed that women were more affected and that abdominal obesity was the most common metabolic abnormality. The best concordance was found between the NCEP definition and the harmonized one (k= 0.82 p=0.000).

Conclusion : The prevalence of metabolic syndrome showed female predominance according to the 4 definitions. The NCEP ATP III and harmonized definitions gave the most consistent results within this population.
Evaluating financial management competency in primary healthcare managers of Kondoa, Iramba, and Sumbawanga District Councils, Tanzania
Authors: Kingu Ukende Apollo , Ismail Ismail J. , Kibusi Stephen M.
Published: December 2023

Background : Examining the financial managerial competency of primary healthcare facility managers is very important. Despite its importance, empirical investigation is limited in this area. To contribute mpirical evidence on this subject this study looked at Tanzania's public primary healthcare facility managers.
Materials and Methods : The study was conducted in Kondoa, Iramba and Sumbawanga District Councils in Tanzania. This research adopted a cross-sectional research design. A census sampling strategy was employed to obtain primary data from 102 public primary healthcare facility managers. The Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) Version 25 was used to analyse the data.
Results : Findings reveal that slightly more than half (57.85%) of managers were competent whereas (42.15%) of them were less competent in acting on the financial statements. In monitoring financial performance (47.53%) were less competent and (52.47%) were competent. Also, in developing budgets following organisational objectives, (50.97%) were less competent and (49.03%) were competent. Additionally, in managing budgets by organisational objectives, (45.09%) were less competent and (54.91%) were competent. Furthermore, in establishing and maintaining the organisation's insurance contracts and financial relationships, (53.92%) were less competent and (46.08%) were competent.
Conclusions : Nearly half of the facility managers in selected Tanzanian District Councils demonstrated competence in financial statement analysis, performance monitoring, budget development, and managing insurance contracts and financial relationships.
Recommendations : This study recommends improving the financial managerial competency of facility managers in all areas of financial management roles as a key area of investment in efforts to improve the management of primary healthcare facilities.
Effects of raw and boiled garlic extract on body weight, fasting blood glucose, and lipid profile of alloxan induced adult male Wistar rats
Authors: Ani Peace , Umeakuka Ogechukwu , Obi Joy
Published: December 2023

Background: The burden of diabetes is high and rising in every country, fueled by the global rise in the prevalence of obesity and unhealthy lifestyles.

Objective: This study assessed the effects of raw and boiled garlic extract on body weight, fasting blood glucose, and lipid profile of alloxan-induced adult male Wistar rats.

Materials and methods: Fresh garlic bulbs were peeled, washed, and drained after which they were divided into 2 equal portions. The rats were grouped into seven based on body weight with a difference not more than ±5g per group. Each group was labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, and G with 4 rats in each group.  Rats in groups A, B, and C were administered 10mg, 20mg and 30mg of raw garlic extract per kilogram body weight, respectively while rats in groups D, E, and F were administered 10mg, 20mg, and 30mg of cooked garlic extract per kilogram body weight respectively then group G rats (control; induced but not treated) were administered with 10mg of plain water per kilogram body weight. All statistical analysis was carried out using IBM SPSS statistical software, version 21. All values obtained were expressed as mean and standard deviation. Paired sample t-test was used to compare baseline and end values. Differences in mean were considered significant at P <0.05.

Results: There was a significant (P <0.05) decrease in the fasting blood glucose level of the rats administered the experimental diets. A significant (P <0.05) decrease in body weight was observed in rats fed the experimental diets while the weight of the control group increased significantly.  The total cholesterol and triglyceride levels of all the groups increased, however, the control had the highest (38.56% & 40.45%) percentage increase (P <0.05).

Conclusion: Garlic extract has a significant effect in reducing body weight and blood glucose levels.
Clinical management of rape survivors
Authors: Akim Koma
Published: December 2023

Sexual violence is a worldwide problem that requires a multipronged approach to provide survivors with the basic needs they require. Healthcare workers must know how to manage rape survivors to provide medical care, psychosocial first aid, and referral for further management and assessment if needed. The eight steps in managing rape are: Preparing to receive and offer medical care to rape survivor, Preparing the survivor for the clinical examination, History taking, Forensic evidence collection, Genital examination, Treatment of infection, Counselling and Follow-up.
A macrofungus taxon that is commonly eaten by the folk in Central Anatolia but never reported from Türkiye: Agaricus gennadii var. microsporus (Bohus) Wasser
Authors: HALICI Mehmet Gökhan , GÜLLÜ Dr. Mithat
Published: December 2023

Macrofungi growing in nature are grouped as edible, inedible and poisonous. There are about 300 edible nature mushroom species in Türkiye. As in the world, macrofungi are one of the important food sources in terms of closing the food deficit in our country. Agaricus gennadii var. microsporus (Bohus) Wasser is a rare and very edible mushroom with a mild taste that grows mainly on forest soils and on meadows. Although this taxon is very common in the meadows of Kayseri, located in central Anatolia (Türkiye) and frequently collected and eaten by the folk between October and the end of December, it was never reported in the checklists of Türkiye. In this study, Agaricus gennadii var. microsporus was studied in terms of morphological, anatomical and molecular aspects and added to the fungal checklist of Türkiye.
Dios como problema en la sociedad contemporánea
Authors: Estrada Juan Antonio
Published: December 2023

El futuro de Dios en las sociedades occidentales se enfrenta a un doble problema: por un lado, la secularización ha eliminado la cuestión de Dios de la sociedad actual en favor de otros valores en alza, como la razón ilustrada, las ideologías o el consumo; a pesar de ello, realidades como la muerte, la injusticia, los fundamentos de la ética o el origen de las cosas. Se sigue poniendo sobre la alfombra la existencia de un Ser Trascendente. Por otra parte, el interés por la cuestión de Dios tiende a ser eludido por la propia religión y las diferentes iglesias. De cara al futuro, es necesario que los creyentes y la propia Iglesia vuelvan a la cuestión radical de su fe, a la experiencia de Dios
Jesús, el Hijo de María
Authors: Calero de los Ríos Antonio Mª
Published: December 2023

Partiendo de la preocupación antropológica predominante por el hombre actual, se afronta la tarea de presentar a Cristo desde su dimensión humana, que no ha sido una dimensión fácil de admitir por los creyentes -como prueba la historia de la Iglesia-. Desde esta perspectiva, se hace una lectura de las relaciones de Jesús con María, mostrando que la filiación/maternidad fue un hecho auténtica y profundamente humano. Una vez establecido este aspecto del Misterio de Cristo, se analizan sus repercusiones tanto desde el punto de vista teológico como cristológico y mariológico, para pasar a considerar brevemente la aportación que la presencia humana de María puede hacer a la recta e integral comprensión del Misterio de Cristo
Sobre la ausencia de una noción de razón práctica propiamente tal en John Locke
Authors: Isler Soto Carlos
Published: December 2023

Una característica de la filosofía moral de John Locke que ha sido puesta de relieve por los comentaristas es la aparente desconexión, o incluso inconsistencia, entre su teoría voluntarista de la ley moral y su teoría hedonista de la motivación. Locke sostiene que, mientras que el fundamento de la obligación moral es el mandato divino, el hombre se ve motivado solo por el placer y el dolor, de modo que, para explicar el posible carácter motivador de la ley moral, Locke dice que debemos suponer que Dios ha anexado al cumplimiento de la misma premios, y a su incumplimiento, castigos, que se han de recibir tras la muerte. Sostenemos que esta desconexión entre ambos aspectos de su filosofía moral se debe a la ausencia de una noción de razón práctica propiamente tal, tal como se encuentra, por ejemplo, en Aristóteles, Santo Tomás de Aquino o Immanuel Kant.
El concepto de ‘estándares internacionales de derechos humanos’ según la doctrina jurídica”
Authors: de Casas C. Ignacio
Published: December 2023

Este artículo contiene el estado del arte sobre la naturaleza y valor jurídico de los denominados “estándares internacionales de derechos humanos”. Se señala lo que han dicho los pocos teóricos que se han preguntado acerca de qué son los estándares y si ellos son fuente de derecho internacional. Son diez autores, dos que escriben en inglés y el resto en castellano. Se incluye una valoración personal del autor del texto sobre el alcance y los aportes de cada uno al necesario estudio sobre el fenómeno del uso tan extendido de esa expresión.
De padres a progenitores en la legislación española vigente, con especial atención a la Ley Nº 8/2021 de apoyo a las personas con discapacidad en el ejercicio de su capacidad jurídica
Authors: Asín Sánchez Marta
Published: December 2023

La Ley Nº 8/2021 de apoyo a las personas con discapacidad en el ejercicio de su capacidad jurídica ha supuesto una de las modificaciones más importantes que ha sufrido el ordenamiento jurídico español, ya que elimina la tradicional distinción entre capacidad jurídica y capacidad de obrar. Esta ley menciona la palabra “progenitor”, desapareciendo el término “padre”. Este trabajo, por ello, analizará (repasando los cambios legislativos más relevantes) el cambio que supone dicha sustitución terminológica, por el trasfondo y sentido que hay detrás de cada término. También, se analizará este cambio acudiendo al fundamento antropológico de la figura del “padre”, estudiando su sentido e implicación dentro de la familia.
Disfrazando la verdad: sobre el alegado derecho al aborto a propósito del caso Beatriz y otros vs. El Salvador en la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos
Authors: Aparicio Aldana Rebeca Karina , Balmaceda Quiró Justo Fernando
Published: December 2023

Análisis jurídico-filosófico a la que será, probablemente, una de las sentencias más importantes de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos referida al caso Beatriz y otros vs. El Salvador. Visto el informe de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos es posible que la Corte se desvíe del sentido y contenido de la Convención Interamericana de Derechos Humanos acercándose a la imposición conceptual no jurídica, pero sí abusiva e ideológica, de reconocer un supuesto derecho al aborto, y quizá hasta concebirlo como derecho humano y fundamental. Teniendo en cuenta los argumentos del Informe de la Comisión pretendemos rebatir los posibles argumentos de la Corte, en los términos antes mencionados, centrándonos en dos puntos: el derecho a la vida del concebido como ser humano y la no existencia de un derecho al aborto; y el derecho a la igualdad de trato y no discriminación como parámetro de trato proteccionista por parte de todos los Estados miembros hacia sus ciudadanos.
Las repúblicas en el orden de la monarquía. Las ciudades en el discurso jurídico hispano del siglo XVIII
Authors: Agüero Alejandro
Published: December 2023

Las reformas impulsadas por los Borbones en la Monarquía española a lo largo del siglo XVIII suelen relacionarse con el proceso de centralización propio de un Estado absoluto. En esta imagen, los municipios fueron considerados como órganos de administración local subordinados al poder central. Sin embargo, diversos estudios centrados en el orden municipal muestran que el reformismo borbónico no fue capaz de unificar, ni alterar sustancialmente, la tradición jurídica del gobierno municipal. A partir de nuevos enfoques historiográficos, este artículo analiza el discurso jurídico –leyes y doctrina– del siglo XVIII sobre el gobierno municipal en España, tratando de explicar las razones de esta aparente paradoja. Se procura comprender así la dimensión de lo que en el lenguaje de la época se caracterizaba como repúblicas municipales.
TATA KELOLA TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI MENGGUNAKAN FRAMEWORK COBIT 2019 DOMAIN ALIGN PLAN AND ORGANIZE STUDI KASUS: AKADEMI KOMUNITAS DARUSSALAM BLOKAGUNG BANYUWANGI
Authors: Aziz Moh Abdul , Kusrini Kusrini , Nasiri Asro
Published: December 2023

Peranan teknologi informasi (TI) terus mengalami peningkatan yang sangat signifikan dalam membangun dan memudahkan kinerja suatu perusahaan atau institusi. Penggunaan TI di institusi pendidikan secara teori diyakini dapat memberikan kemudahan dan efisiensi dalam bidang administrasi. Akademi Komunitas Darussalam (AKD) Blokagung Banyuwangi merupakan institusi pendidikan tinggi yang tergolong baru, dengan SK Pendirian tahun 2019 membuktikan bahwa institusi belum sampai lima tahun. Layaknya institusi baru, banyak permasalahan yang belum terselesaikan yang harus ditangani, salah satunya dalam bidang tata kelola TI pada pengoptimalan kinerja sumber daya manusia bidang teknologi informasi. Oleh karena itu, perlu dirancangnya tata kelola teknologi informasi terkait pengelolaan sumber daya manusia bidang TI. Penelitian ini akan melakukan perancangan tata kelola dengan menggunakan framework COBIT 2019. Fokus penelitian ini adalah domain Align, Plan, and Organize (APO) pada sub domain APO07 Manage Human Resources. Hasil analisis kesenjangan yang dilakukan menghasilkan rekomendasi perancangan pada aspek people berupa penyesuaian struktur organisasi, rincian tugas pokok dan fungsi, perencanaan pelatihan dan workshop, serta komunikasi dalam bentuk rapat. Pada aspek process menghasilkan SOP, skema pelaporan, dan penyelarasan pemecahan masalah. Pada aspek technology berupa usulan rekomendasi tool human resource information system. .Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat membantu AKD Blokagung dalam menjalankan rekomendasi berdasarkan roadmap yang sudah disesuaikan dengan rencana jangka panjang AKD Blokagung, sehingga dapat memprioritaskan tata kelola TI sumber daya manusia bidang TI sesuai kebutuhan AKD Blokagung.

                                                                                                                 

Kata Kunci: Teknologi Informasi, COBIT 2019, Tata Kelola TI, APO07.
PEMANFAATAN DEEP LEARNING UNTUK SEGMENTASI PARU-PARU DARI CITRA X-RAY DADA
Authors: Putranto Dinar Wakhid , Andi Sunyoto  , Asro Nasiri
Published: December 2023

Pemeriksaan rontgen dada atau thoraks merupakan pemeriksaan penunjang yang paling umum digunakan dalam pendiagnosaan penyakit paru-paru. Selain karena cepat pemeriksaan rontgent lebih ekonomis dibandingkan pemeriksaan CT-scan atau pemeriksaan darah di laborat. Sebelum menentukan penyakir yang tampak dari gambar paru-paru di dalam citra rontgent dada, dokter terlebih dahulu menentukan batas area paru-parunya. Tidak setiap citra X-Ray dada memiliki gambaran paru-paru yang normal, sebagian menampilkan gambaran yang tidak normal terlihat kabut putih atau perubahan morfologi dikarenakan adanya proses penyakit paru-paru. Sebagai salah satu arsitektur dari CNN yang dapat digunakan dalam melakukan segmentasi paru-paru adalah UNET yang merupakan arsitektur encode-decoder. Penelitian ini mencoba untuk melatih model pembelajaran mendalam dengan arsitektur CNN U-Net. Dari hasil percobaan yang kami lakukan model yang diusulkan tersebut dapat menunjukkan kemampuan dalam mengenali batas paru-paru meskipun terdapat gambaran paru-paru yang tidak normal atau berkabut. Performa dari model dihitung dengan mengukur nilai akurasi piksel dan nilai tumpang tindih dengan Jaccard Index (IoU), didapatkan nilai keduanya secara berurutan adalah 98,25% dan 94,54%.
IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION/CONTINUOUS DEPLOYMENT TO AUTOMATE COMPUTER NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
Authors: Hariyadi I Putu , Raisul Azhar  , Heroe Santoso  , Khairan Marzuki  , I Made Yadi Dharma
Published: December 2023

Infrastruktur jaringan komputer menjadi salah satu komponen pendukung kelancaran operasional bagi perusahaan yang memanfaatkan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK). Perusahaan dituntut untuk terus berinovasi agar dapat terus berkembang sehingga memerlukan berbagai penyesuaian termasuk pada perubahan kebijakan konfigurasi infrastruktur jaringan komputer. Penerapan perubahan konfigurasi pada infrastruktur jaringan komputer jika dilakukan secara manual maka menjadi tidak efisien dan efektif. Selain itu rentan terhadap kesalahan sebagai dampak human error sehingga mengakibatkan downtime. Penerapan Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) dapat menjadi solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut. Penelitian ini menganalisa penerapan CI/CD pada infrastruktur jaringan yang disimulasikan menggunakan tool PNETLab dan GitLab CI/CD serta Ansible Configuration Management. Berdasarkan ujicoba yang dilakukan sebanyak lima kali maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa Ansible Playbook yang telah dibuat dan diintegrasikan dengan GitLab CI/CD pipeline dapat digunakan untuk mengotomatisasi manajemen konfigurasi infrastruktur jaringan berbasis MikroTik yang disimulasikan pada PNETLab. CI/CD dapat mempercepat penerapan perubahan konfigurasi pada perangkat jaringan melalui proses yang diotomatisasi. Pengujian penambahan konfigurasi di test network memerlukan waktu rata-rata 82,6 detik. Sedangkan di production network memerlukan waktu rata-rata 80,2 detik. Sebaliknya pengujian penghapusan konfigurasi di test network memerlukan waktu rata-rata 56,6 detik. Sedangkan di production network rata-rata 54,4 detik. Selain itu penerapan CI/CD dapat meminimalkan kesalahan karena sebelum konfigurasi diterapkan ke production network maka konfigurasi tersebut diuji terlebih dahulu di test network secara otomatis. Penerapan konfigurasi ke production network dilakukan hanya jika pengujian terhadap konfigurasi di test network berhasil dilakukan. Mekanisme CI/CD tersebut dapat meningkatkan performansi dan reabilitas infrastuktur jaringan komputer.
INTERNET OF THINGS UNTUK MONITORING TANAMAN FLORIKULTURA BERBASIS MOBILE
Authors: Pratama Muhammad Urfan Adjie , Ikrimach Ikrimach
Published: December 2023

Pengembangan aplikasi monitoring dalam bidang florikultura merupakan hal yang perlu dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kualitas tanaman hias. Mengikuti perkembangan teknologi Internet of Things untuk mendeteksi kondisi media tanam, diperlukan solusi pemantauan yang efisien untuk mengoptimalkan pertumbuhan, perawatan, dan produktivitas tanaman. Penelitian ini akan membuat sebuah aplikasi monitoring tanaman florikultura berbasis mobile yang diharapkan dapat membantu pembudidaya tanaman mengamati kondisi mikro lingkungan tanaman, mengukur kelembaban tanah, suhu kelembaban udara, dan cahaya yang diterima oleh tanaman untuk mendeteksi potensi masalah seperti serangan hama atau penyakit. Demikianlah penelitian dan pengembangan aplikasi ini diharapkan dapat mendukung industri florikultura dalam meningkatkan kualitas tanaman, efisiensi produksi, serta keberlanjutan lingkungan, menjadikannya bagian penting dari pembudidayaan modern yang berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini akan menghasilkan sebuah aplikasi berbasis mobile dengan framework Flutter yang dirancang lebih fleksibel untuk monitoring real-time khususnya pada tanaman Aglaonema menggunakan metode pengembangan Waterfall. Aplikasi ini tidak hanya dapat mendeteksi Aglaonema sp saja, namun mendeteksi juga tanaman florikultura lainnya seperti Chrysanthemum dan tanaman hias lainnya. Aplikasi ini telah diuji dengan metode Blackbox dan hasil uji menunjukan bahwa aplikasi ini berjalan dengan baik dalam melakukan pemantauan suhu, kelembaban tanah, dan kelembaban udara secara langsung tanaman Aglaonema, mengirimkan data menuju server, serta menampilkannya pada aplikasi dengan cepat dan efisien.
ANALISIS KUALITAS APLIKASI TALOCRAFT MENGGUNAKAN STANDAR ISO/IEC 25010
Authors: Swari Dw Ayu Agung Indra , I Ketut Dedy Suryawan  , I Komang Sugiartha  , Putu Julian Mahadewi  , I Made Putu Darmawan
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mengevaluasi kepuasan pengguna aplikasi Talocraft berdasarkan empat karakteristik yang ada dalam ISO/IEC 25010. Empat karakteristik yang digunakan berdasarkan standar ISO/IEC 25010 yaitu Functional Suitability, Performance Efficiency, Usability, dan Portability. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara dan kuesioner. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu kuesioner fungsionalitas (black box testing), USE Questionnaire, response time dan cross testing. Hasil dari penelitian ini secara keseluruhan aplikasi Talocraft telah memenuhi standar kualitas ISO 25010. Pada karakteristik functional suitability menghasilkan nilai 1 (baik) yang berarti aplikasi ini telah berjalan sesuai dengan harapan. Karakteristik performance efficiency mengasilkan rata-rata waktu response time yaitu 5,2 detik yang berarti sudah memenuhi standar performance efficiency yaitu kurang dari 7 detik (diterima). Karakteristik usability diukur dengan cara menyebarkan kuesioner kepada wisatawan dan pelaku UMKM serta Dinas UMKM terkait dan menghasilkan nilai 87,1% (sangat layak). Karakteristik portability dilakukan dengan cara menginstall aplikasi Talocraft kedalam lima android operating system yang berbeda dan menghasilkan nilai 100% (A) yang berarti aplikasi Talocraft berjalan dengan sangat baik pada lima android operating system yang berbeda.
Educação pública
Authors: De Moraes Jefferson Santos , De Souza Gilliard Geraldino
Published: December 2023

O enfoque deste trabalho é apresentar os critérios utilizados no ensino público, que por sua vez são regidos conforme a Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional (LDBEN) e mostrar os programas que auxiliam esta educação. Em grande parte das escolas públicas o ensino não é efetivado com a qualidade especificada na lei de diretrizes da educação, deixando aqueles que firmaram um contrato enquanto cidadãos com Estado em situação de defasagem educacional. Vislumbra-se um abismo de conhecimento e cidadania entre o Ensino Público e o Privado, uma vez que, a Educação Pública está cada vez mais abandonada e os alunos expostos a vários níveis de violência, onde a escola ficou minimizada a mera prática da transferência de conhecimentos de maneira altamente dogmática, criando cidadãos que desconhecem seu lugar na sociedade. São vários os fatores que contribuem para tal problema e permeiam desde a valorização dos professores até a criação de Políticas Públicas de inclusão e diminuição da violência escolar. Contudo, nesse contexto em qual se encontra a Educação Pública existem projetos que buscam diminuir os efeitos negativos, auxiliando na busca por melhores práticas em conjunto com a escola, se tornando interlocutores na mediação dos conflitos. Dentre esses projetos tem-se em destaque o Projeto Escola Legal que é fruto de um convênio firmado entre o Tribunal de Justiça, o Ministério Público de Pernambuco (MPPE) e o Governo do Estado através de sua Secretaria de Educação e o Centro Universitário Vale do Ipojuca – Unifavip DeVry que promove a mediação nas escolas públicas conveniadas, tanto do estado como do Município de Caruaru resgatando os valores e direitos inerentes à pessoa humana. Para que esse projeto obtenha os resultados almejados é preciso o empenho de todos que participam da vida escolar trazendo principalmente exemplos de sucesso, como é o caso de uma das professoras da Escola CAIC de Caruaru – PE, que utiliza o método de incentivar a construção de valores essenciais para os alunos daquela localidade, a mesma já foi aluna do CAIC e hoje cursa o 7º período de Pedagogia pela UPE e escolheu lecionar na escola onde estudou, tornando-se uma referência em motivação e força de vontade, mesmo diante das adversidades impostas por um sistema de ensino muito aquém do necessário. Assim, verificou-se que sua política em relação ao trabalho da violência é pautada no respeito ao aluno, através do cuidado no tratamento que espelha a reciprocidade por parte deles.