bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association between dietary intake and bone density among female Students at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alyami Seham H. , Alqahtani Maha J. , Alsadah Hawra H. , Altumaysi Nouf A. , Abuzaid Omar I. , Goja Arafat M.
Published: October 2019

Background: Recently, new studies have shown that the prevalence of osteoporosis and related fractures has been increased among young females. This study aimed at finding out the association between dietary intake and bone mineral density (BMD) among university Saudi female students at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out on 104 females’ students aged 18-24 years taken randomly from Rakkah campus. Dual X-ray absorptiometry was used to evaluate BMD and body composition. A complete and valid questionnaire was used to collect the required information about socio-economic status, lifestyle, body measurements, health history data, and food habits as well as food frequency questionnaire was also used. The results were statically analyzed (SPSS, 2015 V, 23) and descriptive statistics Chi-square test and independent samples t- test were used for the statistical analysis.Results: The results demonstrated that the majority (65%) of students have normal body mass index (18.5-24.9 kg/m2), 58% normal BMD (>-1.0 SD) and 42% have low BMD. Among the low BMD students, 4% having osteoporosis (<-2.5 SD). In the present study, 36.5%, 30.8%, 37.5% and 36.5 % of student with high BMD consumed full fat dairy products, milk, yogurt, laben, cheese, respectively, compared with 21.2%, 19.2%, 245, 29.8% of students with low BMD.Conclusions: Higher intakes in dairy products were associated with students’ bone health. Therefore, students should be more aware of their bone health and increase their knowledge regarding protective dietary foods for bone development.
Knowledge, attitude and practices of biomedical waste management among interns of SDMCMSH, Dharwad
Authors: Priya Prachi , Dixit Umesh R.
Published: October 2019

Background: Total biomedical waste produced globally is 484 tonnes per day (TPD). 447 TPD is treated and 37 TPD is untreated. Hospital waste causes contamination of environment and leads to serious health consequences in healthcare workers and general public due to poor handling as a result of inadequate and improper treatment knowledge. Every health care professional should have a proper knowledge and capacity to guide others regards proper management of biomedical waste. The objective of the present study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of biomedical waste management among interns of SDMCMSH, Dharwad.Methods: A cross-sectional hospital based study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of biomedical waste management among interns of SDMCMSH, Dharwad. There were 100 interns in the institute and all 100 were included in the study after obtaining informed consent. Pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data.Results: Out of 100 responses obtained, 81 were complete in all respect hence, and others were excluded from the analysis. Majority, 55.5% were females. 15% of the interns were not able to name correctly color codes of bags. Only two-third were aware about where and how bio-medical wastes are treated. In general, males gave correct answers more often compared to female interns and this was statistically significant (p<0.05).Conclusions: Though interns are aware about the seriousness of the biomedical waste to the public health, there still exists a knowledge attitude and practice gap. This needs to be identified and suitably addressed.
Hand washing practices amongst mothers of under-fives in an urban slum
Authors: Quazi Sana , Wadde Satish Kishanrao , Nagaonkar Ajit Shripal
Published: October 2019

Background: Hand washing with soap is a cost-effective tool of disease prevention, but most of the time it is overlooked. Use of contaminated hands enhances transmission of germs into body causing ill-health. Mothers clean, prepare, serve and feed the food. If this is coupled with poor knowledge and practice of hand washing it increases risk to spread of diseases to self, other family members especially to under-fives. Present study was conducted to address this issue being a critical factor in disease prevention. The objective of the present study was to determine the knowledge and practices of hand washing amongst mothers of under-fives.Methods: Present cross sectional study was conducted at UHTC, field practice area of Community Medicine, GMC, Latur amongst mothers of under-fives visiting UHTC to avail health services. The data was collected in a predesigned, pretested questionnaire by interviewing them.Results: Out of 204 mothers, 38.24% were from the age group of 24-26 and majority i.e., 69.61% were housewives. 99.02% mothers were aware that unwashed hands can transmit the diseases. Most of the mothers told that clean hands reduces food and water contamination. Maximum i.e., 97.57% mothers washed hands before eating and 71.57% washed before cooking. All the mothers washed hands after visiting toilet. Most mothers used soap and water (85.3%) for hand washing. Significant numbers of mothers, under-fives and other members suffered from diarrhea in last six months (p<0.05).Conclusions: Hand washing practices need to be followed at all critical moments for prevention of the faeco-oral infections.
Early initiation of breastfeeding among recently delivered mothers in a rural area of Moradabad, India
Authors: Goyal Neha
Published: October 2019

Background: Early initiation of breastfeeding defined by World Health Organization as initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, provides new-borns the best chance for survival, growth and development. Yet the rates of early initiation are still low (41.5%), varying widely in different parts of India. Present study was done to find the proportion of early initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors in a rural area.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 73 recently delivered mothers residing in a rural area of Moradabad, who were interviewed using a semi structured questionnaire with early initiation of breastfeeding as outcome variable. For statistical analysis Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were used.Results: 61.64% recently delivered mothers responded that they had initiated breastfeeding within one hour of delivery. Early initiation was significantly lower among working mothers as compared to housewives. No significant differences in timely initiation have been found with mother age, religion and type of family. However significant association of early initiation was found between full antenatal care (ANC) and breastfeeding counselling.Conclusions: More than sixty percent mothers initiated breastfeeding within an hour of delivery. Full ANC and breastfeeding counselling can help in improving rates of early initiation.
Reducing stunting among less than five years children in Nagaland, India: a lives saved tool projection from 2018-2025
Authors: Choudhury Lincoln Priyadarshi
Published: October 2019

Background: Malnutrition is one of the key public health challenges for the state of Nagaland, India. In the backdrop of the global call for a reduction in malnutrition, this paper explores the feasibility of the state reaching the global targets reducing stunting among less than six years age children by 2025.Methods: Data from Census, National Family Health Survey were primarily used. Based on published literature, ten interventions that influence stunting were selected. The lives saved tool module of Spectrum software was used for analysis. This paper examined the effect of above interventions on stunting among zero to five-year old children. Three different scenarios with different coverage combinations were created for the years 2012 to 2025 and compared with global targets.Results: The analysis found that in none of the three scenarios the state will be achieving the global target. The projected stunting levels in 2025 will vary between 3-21% increase from the baseline figures in 2012. Though with increased coverage, the increasing trend of stunting could be reversed by 2025. Reaching the global target of 40% reduction in stunting by 2015 from the 2012 levels may take more time than the year 2025.Conclusions: Long-term programs with specific targets and processes need to be developed to address malnutrition. The scale of interventions, translation of behaviour change interventions at the household level and addition of new elements to an integrated program may achieve a better result.
Distance from referral hospital as a risk factor for mortality and length of stay of neonates admitted in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Pandita Kawal Krishen
Published: October 2019

Background: Around 66% of infant and over 50% of under-five mortality occurs in newborn period. 99% of neonatal deaths occur in low and middle income countries. Most of these deaths can be prevented by suitable interventions at various levels. The premise of the study is that the neonates who require long transportation (>1 hour) have higher chances of mortality or prolonged stay in the hospital.Methods: A retrospective retrieval of data and prospective interview was conducted in G.B Pant children’s hospital Srinagar, an associated hospital of Govt. Medical College Srinagar in North India.Results: During the period of study 1431 neonates from twelve districts of the state were referred to the hospital for treatment, out of whom, 102 (7.13%) could not be saved. Neonatal death rate was found highest (11.11%) in neonates referred from districts of category-III (>100 kms from the referral hospital), followed by category-II (50-100 kms from the referral hospital) and category-I (>50 kms from the referral hospital). Average length of stay was observed longest for the neonates referred from districts of category-III followed by category-II and category-I.Conclusions: Several other studies found that transfer of sick neonates from another health facility were associated with relatively higher probability of morbidity and mortality after controlling for other predictors. Distance no doubt is a risk factor for neonatal outcome of referred neonates as we have observed in our study. To minimize neonatal deaths it is necessary to strengthen the perinatal services sick newborn care unit {(SNCUs) in district Hospitals)}.
Sedentary behaviour and their association with academic performance among high school students in South Tamil Nadu
Authors: Manohar Madhumitha , Uma Sureshbalan Kumarasamy , Rajendran Judith
Published: October 2019

Background: Sedentary behaviour refers to activities that require very low energy expenditure where sitting or lying is the dominant posture. It is reported that children spend approximately 80% of their day in sedentary behaviours. It is an important risk factor for physical, psychological and socio-emotional health among school children. Epidemiological studies have shown that spending excessive time in sedentary behaviors have a negative impact on academic performance. The objectives of this study were to study the proportion of sedentary behaviours among high school students. To find out whether any association exist between sedentary behaviors with academic performance.Methods: A cross sectional study conducted from July to September, 2018 among high school students in a government school, Kanyakumari district. 213 students from class 9th and 10th standard participated in our study. Permission was obtained from school authorities after explaining the purpose of study. Data was collected using a pre tested questionnaire. Study variables included internet usage, watching television, duration of sleep, physical activity and academic performance. Data was entered in MS-Excel, analyzed for proportions, chi-square using SPSS version 16.0.Results: 61% watched TV more than 2 hours a day. 59.6% of the students spend >2 hours a day for internet browsing. 60% of the students spend <30 minutes a day for doing exercise. 45% of the students reported sleeping for 8 to 10 hours. Internet browsing and watching TV have shown significant association with academic performance.Conclusions: Sedentary behaviours are on the rise among school children. Multi component school-based interventions are necessary to minimize sedentary behaviours among school children.
Empower parents, enable breastfeeding: a behavioral change communication exercise conducted at a community health centre of Haryana
Authors: Gandhi Periyasamy Aravind , Dalui Nairita , Aggarwal Arun K. , Goyal Sanjeev , Jain Rupa
Published: October 2019

In India, only 41.6% of the children are breastfed within 1 hour and 54.9% of the children are exclusively breastfed till 6 months. In order to promote breastfeeding, the first week of August is being observed as World Breastfeeding week. We organized a brainstorming session followed by an Interactive, audio-visual health education event on breastfeeding for the pregnant women and their household members at a Community Health Centre (CHC) in Haryana, during that week. A behavior change communication (BCC) session was held on 1st August 2019 at the Antenatal clinic of the CHC. Target population was the pregnant, lactating mothers and their household members. Needs assessment was done to assess their current knowledge, attitude and needs about the breastfeeding and breast milk, by interacting with them and posing questions. Based on the above needs assessment exercise, we delivered a health education session. The household members were enlightened about their role in breastfeeding. The behavior change communication exercise, tailored to local population and conducted by us would have improved the knowledge, attitude of the pregnant women and their family members towards breastfeeding, and in turn will improve the practice in near future. The exercise is replicable in other settings, by tailoring it according to the local needs.
Smallpox: leaving its mark on public health
Authors: Moore Corey B.
Published: October 2019

Smallpox was one of the most lethal human pathogens in history. It originated around 10,000 years before common era (BCE) in North-eastern Africa, and spread world-wide through human migration and increasing population densities with periodic epidemics throughout the world. By the middle of the 18th century, around one million Europeans each year were contracting the disease with approximately one third of adults and 90 percent of infants succumbing to it. The mortality rate in the immune-naïve populations of the Aztecs and the Incas were as high as 90%. Survivors were left with disfiguring scars and one third were blinded. After the bubonic plague, it was the most feared disease. It affected the outcome of many wars, conquests and the development of many civilisations.
SOCIOLOGICAL MONITORING OF THE QUALITY OF DENTAL CARE FOR EMPLOYEES IN A CLOSED INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE
Authors: Березин Вениамин , Berezin Veniamin , Шулаев Алексей , Shulaev Aleksey , Старцева Елена , Statseva Elena , Березин Константин , Berezin konstantin
Published: October 2019

Subject. The article examines the results of the sociological survey and questionnaire of employees of the special economic zone "Alabuga" of the Republic of Tatarstan, including the analysis of data on the organization, quality and availability of dental care at work.

Purpose of the research is to determine the satisfaction level of the industrial enterprise`s employees with the quality of dental care.

Material and methods. Such methods as sociological survey, questionnaire, statistical analysis of the data are used in accordance with the aim and objectives of this study. The sampling included 370 questionnaires consisting of 13 general questions characterizing the social status, awareness of the quality of dental care, as well as their need for various types of dental services.

Results. According to the results of the the survey, it has been found out that 63.0% of the company`s employees sought dental treatment if necessary, 23.5 and 13.5 % of those interviewed accordingly underwent dental examination 1 or 2 times a year, the need to consult a dentist was revealed in 49.9 % respondents. Unsatisfactory conditions of the fundamental substance of the teeth and the level of hygiene of the oral cavity were reported by 31.6 % and 25.4 % of the respondents correspondingly, the satisfactory conditions were reported by 4.3% and 17.8 % of the employees, 14.6 % of respondents were undecided on the issue of assessing the condition of the teeth and gums. The questionnaire survey showed the absence of information concerning individual treatment plans and prevention methods (28.1 %), 71.6 % of the respondents indicated the presence of knowledge about the guaranteed dental care by the compulsory health insurance, as 28.4 % of the respondents reported the lack of knowledge. The study revealed a large percentage of respondents in need of a consultation by a dentist. Subjective assessments of dental health were characterized by a high proportion of uncertain responses, which may explain the low level of survey`s data of respondents.

Summary. The conducted sociological survey allowed to determine the directions of improvement of dental care among the employees of the special economic zone "Alabuga" of the Republic of Tatarstan.
THE STUDY OF BOUNDARY PERMEABILITY OF MATERIALS USED FOR FISSURE SEALING
Authors: Токмакова Светлана , Tokmakova Svetlana , Луницына Юлия , Lunitsyna Yuliya , Бондаренко Ольга , Bondarenko Olga , Воблова Татьяна , Voblova Tatyana , Рихтер Алена , Rikhter Alyona
Published: October 2019

Introduction. Dental caries is a widespread dental disease with high intensity and has an impact on the dental health of the population. After teething fissures are the most susceptible to the development of caries in them, due to the peculiarities of their anatomical structure. One of the main directions of primary prevention of caries is the use of sealants for sealing fissures. As sealants are used modern materials from the group of glass ionomer cements, monomernye sealants and composite sealants. Due to the lack of currently clear indications and algorithms for minimally invasive interventions using filling materials in different clinical situations, a study of various materials for invasive fissure sealing in the laboratory. Purpose ― in vitro assess various materials for invasive fissure sealing. Methodology.The procedure of invasive sealing with the use of various filling materials was carried out on the removed intact teeth. Subsequently, the boundary adhesion of sealants was evaluated according to the criteria for direct restoration, as well as the dye permeability along the adhesion boundary. Results. On the basis of the obtained data, the optimal choice of filling materials during the methods of invasive sealing and preventive sealing is justified. Studies show the high potential of polymer composite sealants as a material for sealing fissures both imported and domestic production.
CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF MAXILLARY SINUSITIS, THE CURRENT STATE OF THE PROBLEM
Authors: Дрегалкина Анна , Dregalkina Anna , Костина Ирина , Kostina Irina , Салий Ольга , Salii Olga
Published: October 2019

Object. Patients with inflammatory diseases of paranasal sinuses make up about 1/3 of the total number of patients admitted to hospitals with diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

The aim of the study was to describe the causes and methods of treatment of maxillofacial sinusitis according to the Department of maxillofacial surgery and otorhinolaryngology SB "SOKB № 1" AND compare them for the periods from 2006 to 2007 and from 2015 to 2018 g.

Methodology. A retrospective study of nosology according to the annual reports and protocols of operating journals, patient histories of the Department of maxillofacial surgery and otorhinolaryngology SB "SOKB № 1" FOR the periods from 2006 to 2007, and from 2015 to 2018.

Results. Over the investigated period, the proportion of hospitalized patients with sinusitis increased 1.9 times. Between 2016 and 2017, 2.7 times more patients with chronic sinusitis and rhinosinusitis were hospitalized than in 2006-2007. The number of hospitalized patients with acute sinusitis decreased significantly (9.5 times). The frequency of chronic inflammation in the maxillary sinus is 3.3-7.4 times higher than in other paranasal sinuses. Women predominate among patients with sinusitis. The age of patients with sinusitis is varied, but middle-aged and young people make up the majority. Analysis of factors of infection of the maxillary sinus showed that the most common cause of inflammation of the maxillary sinus in hospitalized patients were foreign bodies and perforations of the bottom of the sinus when removing the upper teeth. The analysis of surgical treatment methods of chronic maxillary sinusitis in different years showed that in 2006-2007 Caldwell—Luke sinusotomy prevailed, and now – endoscopic sinusotomy.

Conclusion. Pathology of maxillary sinuses requires a comprehensive approach of an otorhinolaryngologist, dentist and maxillofacial surgeon in matters of diagnostic and therapeutic tactics.
LABORATORY-CLINICAL SUBSTANTIATION OF ATRAVMATICITY OF USING INDIVIDUAL HEALING ABUTMENT OF THE AUTHOR'S DESIGN
Authors: Нерсесян Петрос , Nersesyan Petros , Жолудев Сергей , Zholudev Sergey , Базарный Владимир , Bazarnyy Vladimir , Полушина Лариса , Polushina Larisa , Максимова Арина , Maksimova Arina , Жолудев Денис , Zholudev Denis
Published: October 2019

Subject. To improve the effectiveness of prosthetics for tooth loss, an abutment is proposed, which is used both as an artificial crown and a gum former, which is especially important for prosthetics in the frontal group of teeth. An analysis was made of the local content of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) 8 and 9 and their tissue inhibitor (TIMP) and buccal cytology in patients before and after dental implantation surgery using the author's technique and the traditional protocol.

Objective ― to evaluate the effectiveness and non-invasiveness of using the author’s abutment design under immediate loading by evaluating oral homeostasis and the level of cell proliferation.

Methodology. Three groups of patients were examined: the main of 25 patients from 30 to 60 years old, who used the original technique, comparisons - 40 patients of the same age, where prosthetics and implantation were performed according to the traditional two-stage protocol and a control group of 40 somatically preserved patients of the same age, which do not require dental prosthetics. In all groups, MPP 8, 9, TIMP were studied, and the buccal cytology was also evaluated.

Results. The pathogenetic role of disorders of the connective tissue matrix in the development of early complications of dental implantation was revealed.

Findings: Laboratory studies and clinical observations of patients of the main group and the comparison group indicate the effectiveness and non-invasiveness of the original methods of prosthetics on implants using an individual abutment with a gingiva shaper.
Aportes conceptuales y epistemológicos en la producción escrita de Evelyn Levy al campo psicopedagógico: Interpelación interdisciplinaria y viscosidad del pensamiento
Authors: Ventura Ana Clara , Bertoldi Sandra
Published: October 2019

Indagar en la producción de conceptos psicopedagógicos es altamente necesario para contribuir a una sólida relación entre episteme y profesión. A pesar de su notable importancia, hallamos escasos acuerdos internacionales en torno a cuáles son los conocimientos específicamente psicopedagógicos. En el marco de una investigación epistemológica más amplia, analizamos los aportes conceptuales y epistemológicos de la producción de Evelyn Levy al campo psicopedagógico. Construimos una técnica de análisis de contenido del discurso basada en cinco etapas: (1) Lectura cronológica; (2) Detección de conceptos teóricos/instrumentales y distinción entre denominación, definición y función interpretación; (3) Descripción del encuadre cultural de emergencia; (4) Análisis epistemológico de la presencia de desplazamientos teóricos, dinámica de continuidad (origen) y transformación (comienzo) conceptual; (5) Grado de rigurosidad epistemológica. Analizamos ocho artículos publicados entre los años 1982-2008, en revistas especializadas de Buenos Aires, y tres capítulos de libros, editados entre los años 1988-2001. Hallamos dos conceptos teóricos propios del campo psicopedagógico: interpelación interdisciplinaria y viscosidad del pensamiento, que muestran una actitud de vigilancia epistemológica al distanciarse de visiones normativas prescriptivas, pero que conservan el carácter constructivo de los conceptos de origen. Se discute la relevancia teórica y metodológica de este estudio para la construcción de un marco epistemológico específicamente psicopedagógico.
La similitud de relaciones como un rasgo definitorio de las analogías: Un cuestionamiento desde el enfoque categorial
Authors: Tavernini Lucía Micaela , Minervino Ricardo Adrián
Published: October 2019

La teoría de proyección de la estructura postula que el componente central en la realización de una analogía es detectar que dos situaciones comparten un sistema de relaciones similares. Se llevaron a cabo dos experimentos con el objetivo de evaluar la hipótesis del enfoque categorial de que la similitud de relaciones no constituye una condición necesaria ni suficiente para que las personas juzguen que dos hechos son análogos, sino que el factor determinante es la pertenencia o no de los hechos comparados a una misma categoría relacional. En ambos experimentos 18 estudiantes de Psicología recibieron un hecho base y dos hechos meta en los que se describían eventos simples, y debían evaluar cuán análogo al hecho base encontraban a cada hecho meta. En el Experimento 1 los dos hechos meta incluían relaciones que no eran similares a las del hecho base. Sin embargo, mientras que en el primer hecho meta el objeto al que se aplicaba la acción descrita por la relación convertía al hecho en un ejemplar de la categoría relacional aplicable al base, el objeto del segundo hecho meta lo convertía en un ejemplar de una categoría alternativa. El Experimento 2 tuvo la misma estructura que el primero, con la diferencia de que las relaciones base y meta eran similares. En ambos experimentos, los resultados mostraron que el primer hecho meta fue considerado análogo al hecho base, pero no el segundo. Esto evidenció que el parecido de relaciones no es necesario (Experimento 1) ni suficiente (Experimento 2) para considerar que dos hechos son análogos y que, en cambio, el criterio que emplean las personas para determinar que dos hechos son o no análogos es el de pertenencia categorial. Se discuten las implicaciones de estos hallazgos para la formulación de modelos teóricos y computacionales sobre el pensamiento analógico.
The course of chronic heart failure in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis on the anti-rheumatic therapy
Authors: Kirillova I. G. , Novikova D. S. , Popkova T. V. , Udachkina H. V. , Markelova E. I. , Gorbunova Yu. N. , Korsakova Yu. O.
Published: October 2019

Objective: To evaluate the effect of the “treat to target” anti-rheumatic therapy on the course of chronic heart failure (CHF) in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Materials and methods: The study included 22 patients (17, or 77% female) with CHF with valid diagnosis of RA (ACR/EULAR criteria, 2010), median (Me) age of 60 years, and median disease duration of 7 months. Ten patients (45%) were seropositive for IgM rheumatoid factor and 22 (100%) had antibodies to cyclic citrulline peptide. Their median (1st; 3rd quartiles) DAS28 was 5.6 [4.8; 6.5]. The diagnosis of CHF was confirmed in accordance with the guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of CHF by the Russian Society of Specialists in Heart Failure (2013). NT-proBNP levels were measured by electrochemiluminescence (Elecsys proBNP II, Roche Diagnostics, Switzerland). All patients were started on subcutaneous methotrexate (MT) with rapid dose titration to 30 mg weekly. If the MT was insufficiently effective, a biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD) was added to the therapy after 3 months, mainly a TNF-alpha inhibitor. After 18 months, 10 (45%) patients were in remission and had low disease activity, 6 (60%) patients underwent MT therapy in combination with bDMARDs.

Results: At baseline, 21 (95%) patients were diagnosed with CHF with preserved ejection fraction and one patient had CHF with reduced ejection fraction. After 18 months there was an improvement of clinical symptoms, echocardiographic parameters (reduction of the left atrium diameter and the left atrium end-systolic volume index, IVRT, E'LV), and diastolic function of the left ventricle (LV). No episodes of acute CHF deterioration were registered. LV diastolic function normalized in 7 (32%) patients who reached the target level of blood pressure, remission (n=5) and low disease activity (n=2), mainly under the treatment with MT and bDMARDs. In patients with RA and CHF, the NT-proBNP levels decreased from 192.2 [151.4; 266.4] to 114.0 [90.4; 163.4] pg/ml (p<0.001) and became normal in 16 of 22 (73%) patients (p<0.001) with remission or low RA activity. In 5 (22%) patients, clinical CHF manifestations resolved, LV diastolic function and NT-proBNP levels were normalized.

Conclusion: In the patients with early RA and CHF anti-rheumatic therapy improves the clinical course of CHF, LV diastolic function and reduces NT-proBNP levels.
“Hazal” ve “Sultan Gelin” Filmleri Üzerinden Evliliğe İlişkin Geleneklerin Halk Bilimi Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: YILDIRMIŞ Fatma
Published: October 2019

Görsel bir sanat olan sinema
aracılığıyla Türk toplumunun toplumsal yapısı ve gelenekleri birçok filme konu olmuştur.
Sinema izleyicisi kendi kültürünün aynası olan filmleri zevkle benimsemiştir. Buradan
yola çıkarak bu çalışmada, “Hazal” (1979) ve “Sultan Gelin” (1973) adlı iki
filmin halk bilimi perspektifinden incelemesi yapılmıştır. Her iki film aynı başrol
oyuncusuyla kırsal bölgelerde çekilmiştir. Filmlerde baştan sona evlenme geçiş
dönemi ile ilgili geleneklerin işlendiği dikkat çekmektedir. Filmlerde yapılan
evliliklerde “levirat” evlilik biçimi ile “başlık parası” geleneğinin katı bir
şekilde uygulandığı görülmektedir. Bu bağlamda bu çalışmada Türk sinemasında
işlenmiş halk kültürünü yansıtan evlilik geçiş dönemine ait bazı gelenekler değerlendirilmek
ve uygulamalı halk bilimi açısından sinemanın kültürel aktarımdaki rolü
vurgulanmak istenmiştir. Başlık parası geleneğinin etkisiyle levirat yoluyla
evlilik etrafında gelişen evlenme âdetleri folklorik açıdan
değerlendirilmiştir. Her iki filmde levirat ve kaçma yoluyla evlilik çeşidinin
yanında evlilik isteğinin belirtilmesi, başlık, düğün, nikâh gözlemlenen ortak
geleneklerdir. Yüzgörümlüğü sadece “Sultan Gelin” filminde, duvak geleneği ise
sadece “Hazal” filminde karşımıza çıkmaktadır.
Murathan Mungan’ın Şairin Romanı İsimli Eserinin Yapısalcı Metodoloji Çerçevesinde İncelenmesi
Authors: YAZBAHAR Zehra
Published: October 2019

Edebî
eseri anlamak ya da anlamlandırmak için ortaya atılan pek çok yöntem ve kuram
vardır. Esere anlam kazandırmaya çalışan bu yöntemlerden biri de yapısalcılıktır.
Batı dünyasında “structuralism” olarak bilinen, temelinde Rus biçimciliğinin
olduğu ve 20. yüzyılda ortaya çıkan yapısalcı yöntemde incelenen herhangi bir
nesnenin kendi içinde anlaşılabilir olmasını sağlamak esastır. Genel hatlarıyla
nesneyi “yapı” kavramından hareketle açıklamaya çalışan bu kuramın özünü
oluşturan ana öge, yapıdır.  Edebî eser
bazında düşündüğümüzde ise her eser, bütünlük arz eden çeşitli yapı
unsurlarından oluşur. Eserde anlam bütünlüğünü sağlayan yapıyı “anlatıcı”, “olay
örgüsü”, “kişiler”, “zaman”, “mekân”, “dil ve üslup” gibi unsurların meydana
getirdiği söylenebilir. Yapısalcılık
kuramı doğrultusunda Murathan Mungan’ın
2011 yılında yayımlanan Şairin Romanı
isimli eserinin ele alındığı bu çalışmada söz konusu eser, “anlatıcı ve anlatma
yöntemi”, “içerik”, “olay örgüsü ve vaka takdimi”, “dil ve üslup” unsurları
yönünden incelenmiştir. Diğer bir ifadeyle yapı unsurları arasındaki ilişki
verilerek romanın kurgusal özellikleri tespit edilmeye çalışılmış ve romanın
yapısal çözümlemesi yapılmıştır.
Keçecizâde İzzet Molla’nın Dîvân-ı Bahâr-ı Efkâr’ında Toplumsal Olaylar
Authors: KUL Gül Nihal
Published: October 2019

Keçecizâde İzzet Molla; XIX.
yüzyılın başlarında yaşamış, döneme eserleriyle katkı sunmuş önemli bir şair ve
devlet adamıdır. Osmanlı Devleti’nin hem edebî hem siyasi arenada en buhranlı
döneminde yaşayan Keçecizâde İzzet Molla; dönemin sosyal yaşantısına kayıtsız
kalamamış, özellikle en hacimli eseri olan Dîvân-ı
Bahâr-ı Efkâr’da II. Mahmud’un saltanat yıllarına tekabül eden süre
içerisinde başta İstanbul olmak üzere İmparatorluk sınırları içinde ve dışında
dönemin siyasi, askerî ve kültürel faaliyetlerine, mimarî, mali ve idari
yapısına ait tüm detayları beyit beyit eserlerinde işleyerek tarih bilimine
katkıda bulunmuştur.

Çalışmada şairin kaleme aldığı
manzumelerden hareketle binlerce kişinin can verdiği Halep ve Antep depreminden
Mısır Çarşısı yangınına, av ve gümüş yasağından Vesta takımyıldızının
görülmesine, kıyafet reformundan kitlesel ölümlere sebep olan hastalıklara
kadar toplumun çeşitli katmanlarını etkileyen başlıca toplumsal olaylar ve
doğal afetler ele alınmış, dönemin toplum hayatına ilişkin unsurlar
incelenmiştir. Bu bakımdan şairin eseri hem olayların ve mimari eserlerin
tarihinden, içeriğinden bahsetmesi hem de günlük hayatın akışında var olan veya
meydana gelen olay ve uygulamaları yansıtması bakımından oldukça önemlidir. Ayrıca
bu çalışmada elde edilen veriler ile dönemin sosyal panoraması üzerinde
durulmuştur ve 19.yüzyılın güncel meselelerine değinilerek disiplinler arası
içerik değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır.
Kurumsal Sürdürülebilirliğin Dünyanın En Çok Konuşulan Dillerinde Çevrimiçi Görsel Algısı
Authors: URAL Mustafa Nuri , TUNA Özlem
Published: October 2019

Birçok kullanıcı dostu
özelliğe sahip olan internet, farklı kültürlerden insanların görsel verilere daha
kolay erişmesini ve paylaşmasını sağlamaktadır. Bu çalışmada “kurumsal
sürdürülebilirlik” kavramının dünyanın en çok konuşulan dillerinde nasıl
algılandığını keşfetmeye yönelik bir girişimde bulunulmuştur. Bu amaçla,
dünyanın en çok konuşulan 12 dili tespit edilmiştir: Çince, İngilizce,
İspanyolca, Almanca, Fransızca, Türkçe, Urduca, Arapça, Bengalce, Portekizce,
Rusça ve Japonca. Ardından, “kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik” terimi her birine
çevrilmiştir. Daha sonra, her çeviri images.google.com.tr adresinde görsel
aramada kullanılmıştır. Her dildeki ilk 50 sonuç analiz edilmiş ve temalar
halinde sınıflandırılmıştır. Sonuçlar, algıların dile ve kültüre bağlı olarak
değiştiğini göstermiştir. Algılar, bazı dillerde çevre yönetimi ve ekosistemin
korunması ile ilgili görseller üzerinden çevresel yönü; diğerlerinde ise insan
ve toplum görselleri üzerinden sosyal yönü vurgulamıştır.
Akif Paşa’nın Sürgün Mektupları
Authors: TAŞKESENLİOĞLU M. Yasin
Published: October 2019

Bu çalışma, XIX. yüzyıl Osmanlı
tarihinin önemli devlet adamlarından olan Akif Paşa’nın Edirne ve Bursa’ya
sürgün edildikten sonra kaleme almış olduğu mektuplarını konu edinmektedir.
Sultan II. Mahmud’un merkez teşkilatında yaptığı düzenlemeler doğrultusunda
kurulan Hariciye ve Dahiliye Nezaretleri’nin ilk nazırı olarak tarihteki yerini
alan Akif Paşa, bir süre sonra bu itibarlı konumunu kaybetmiştir. Nitekim
Sultan Abdülmecid döneminde, 1840 yılında, Edirne’ye sürgün edilen Paşa,
yaklaşık iki yıl süren cezasını tamamladıktan sonra ise İstanbul’a dönemeyerek
Bursa’da ikamet etmek zorunda bırakılmıştır. Affedilmesi için Saray ve Bâbıâlî
nezdinde bir dizi faaliyetlerde bulunan Akif Paşa, mektuplaşmak suretiyle
yakınlarıyla münasebetlerini devam ettirmiştir. Yedisi mahdûmuna (oğluna), biri halîlesine
(eşine) başlığıyla yayımlanan mektupların bir kısmı ise diğer yakınlarına
yazılmıştır. Bunların büyük bir kısmı Ebuzziya Tevfik tarafından Muharrerât-ı
Husûsiye-i Akif Paşa, birkaçı da torunu Akif Bey tarafından Eser-i Akif
Paşa adlı eserlerde yayımlanmıştır. Mektuplarda dikkati çeken en önemli
husus Paşa’nın halet-i ruhiyesini maharetle ifade etmiş olmasıdır. Bazı ailevi
bilgilerin de yer aldığı mektuplarda Paşa’nın Edirne’den Bursa’ya nasıl geçtiği
ve buralarda geçirdiği vakit ile ilgili bilgiler mevcuttur.
GAMBARAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DARI GURU YANG DIRASAKAN OLEH SISWA SMA “X”
Authors: Rahmaputri Anisah Aninditya , Kusumawardhani Dianti Endang
Published: October 2019

Teachers have an important role in educating students well. One way that teachers can do to be able to increase motivation and school engagement is by providing social support to students. This study aims to find out the overview of perceived social support from teachers by high school “X” students in South Tangerang. The research method is descriptive qualitative research with data collection techniques through focus group discussions and structured interviews. The results of data retrieval show that the perceived social support from some teachers by high school "X" students is quite satisfying for students but not from every teachers. This means it can still be improved again. This is because not all teachers are considered good enough at providing social support to students. The total number of teachers are 17 people and for students are 67. It should be able to be improved in communication skills so that they can provide better social support to students.

Keywords : Adolescent, School, Social support.

Abstrak

Guru memiliki peran penting dalam mendidik siswa dengan baik. Salah satu cara yang dapat guru lakukan untuk dapat meningkatkan motivasi serta keaktivan siswa di sekolah adalah dengan memberikan dukungan sosial kepada siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari tahu gambaran dukungan sosial dari guru yang dirasakan oleh siswa SMA “X” di Tangerang Selatan. Metode penelitian berupa penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengambilan data melalui focus group discussion dan wawancara terstruktur. Hasil pengambilan data menunjukkan bahwa gambaran dukungan sosial dari guru yang dirasakan oleh siswa SMA “X” cukup memuaskan bagi siswa tetapi masih dapat ditingkatkan lagi. Hal ini dikarenakan belum semua guru dianggap sudah bagus dalam memberikan dukungan sosial kepada siswa. Total guru yang berjumlah 17 orang untuk siswa sebanyak 67 orang seharusnya dapat ditingkatkan dalam kemampuan komunikasi sehingga mampu memberikan dukungan sosial kepada siswa dengan lebih baik lagi.
THE ROLE OF INTEGRATED ISLAMIC COMMERCIAL AND SOCIAL FINANCE IN REDUCING INCOME INEQUALITY IN INDONESIA
Authors: Widodo Arif
Published: October 2019

Recent years saw the heated debates among prominent economists on the growinginequality in advanced economies, and accordingly, many solutions to this seriousproblem have been put forward. Among the practical-cum-workable solution isprogressive taxation for wealth and income, especially the top one percent. Such asolution, however, has been implemented in Islamic perspective what so-called, zakahwhich is now referred to as social finance. In this paper, using the Gini coefficient datacovering 34 provinces in Indonesia over a decade, we examine whether the role ofsocial finance in tandem with commercial finance can adequately solve the problemof wealth distribution in Indonesia, one of the largest Democratic-Muslim countriesin the world. Using the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) model, the resultsdemonstrated that Islamic commercial finance solely is proven statistically incapable oftackling inequality while the social finance (zakah) is performing very well in this matterover all specifications. Most importantly, when both are incorporated in a model, theresult showed a significant reduction in income inequality implying that the integratedIslamic finance which can be implemented in both Islamic microfinance institution andIslamic banking is more capable, as opposed to when both are separated, of helpingaddress the income inequality problem in Indonesia.
MONETARY POLICY PASS-THROUGH, EXCESS LIQUIDITY AND PRICE SPILLOVER: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CONVENTIONAL AND ISLAMIC BANKS OF PAKISTAN
Authors: Omer Omer
Published: October 2019

This study investigates the comparative pass-through of policy rate to the retailprices, spillover of prices between Islamic and conventional banking systems, and theimpact of excess liquidity on these pass-throughs using data from interbank marketof Pakistan. The results suggest that the monetary policy shock affect retail prices ofIslamic banks similar to conventional banks, confirming the results of earlier studies.Moreover, there is a strong spillover between the prices of two systems; Islamicbanks are following (leading) the conventional banks in pricing the lending (deposit)products. Islamic bank has acquired advantage in the deposit pricing by taping thereligious depositors, which also may have promoted financial inclusion therebycontributing to the economic growth and improved income distribution in the society.Our findings suggest that the presence of excess liquidity have no effect on passthroughof policy rate in the Islamic system, which is contrary to the prevalent notion.However, excess liquidity significantly affects the spillovers of prices between thesystems. These results support the hypothesis that the Islamic banks are investing ininterest-based government securities indirectly via conventional banks. Our findingsmay help in enhancing the regulatory efficiency of the central banks and the conduct ofthe monetary policy in the countries where dual banking system exists.
CUSTOMER PERCEIVED VALUE IN CREATING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND REVISIT INTENTION IN SHARIA HOTEL
Authors: Adirestuty Fitranty
Published: October 2019

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between Islamic servicequality, Muslim Customer Perceived Value (MCPV), customer satisfaction, and revisitintention on sharia hotels in Bandung. A systematic random sampling was used todraw sample of 255 customers. The hotel includes Orange Home Sharia, ShariaNarapati Hotel, Cottage Daarul Jannah, Daarul Mutmainah, and MQ Guest House.This research used Structural Equation Modeling to measure the variables of servicequality (Gayatri, 2013) and Muslims Customer Perceived Value (MCPV) (Eid andGohary, 2015) to measure the perceived value variables. Eleven hypotheses weredeveloped and tested using a sample of 255 Muslim tourists. Exploratory andconfirmatory factor analysis was used to test the validity of the measures, while thestructural equation modeling in hypotheses testing. The strength of the relationshipbetween the constructs indicates that features of the suggested MCPV model are crucialto achieving Muslim customer retention in the tourism industry. Findings also suggestthat the availability of the suggested Islamic attributes value, along with conventionalvalue dimensions, could satisfy Muslim tourists when they buy a tourism package.
RE-ESTIMATING THE ZAKAT POTENTIAL IN INDONESIA BASED ON CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY FIQH APPROACHES
Authors: Asfarina Maya , Ascarya Ascarya , Beik Irfan Syauqi
Published: October 2019

This study aims to re-estimate the potential of zakat in Indonesia based on theclassical and contemporary fiqh approaches, as well as including optimistic andrealistic scenarios with different assumptions. Under the classical fiqh approach, thepotential amount of zakat was calculated based on the zakatable assets that havebeen agreed upon by all scholars, including only zakat on savings. Meanwhile, usingthe contemporary fiqh approach, the zakat potential was calculated based on a newclassification of zakatable assets agreed by contemporary scholars after considering theissue of economic development, including professional (household) zakat, corporatezakat and zakat on savings. The results show that, based on the classical fiqh approach,the potential zakat amount is IDR 69.57 trillion, or equivalent to 0.56% of GDP underthe optimistic scenario, and it is IDR 13.26 trillion, or equivalent to 0.11% of GDP,under the realistic scenario. Meanwhile, based on the contemporary fiqh approach, thepotential zakat amount is IDR 216.54 trillion, or equivalent to 1.75% of GDP, under theoptimistic scenario, and it is IDR 74.87 trillion, or equivalent to 0.60% of GDP, underthe realistic scenario. The estimated zakat potentials are still significantly higher thanactual zakat collection recorded. However, the results of classical approach under therealistic scenario (0.11% of GDP) is the closest to the real 2018 zakat collection of 0.05%of GDP, which could be the indication that most Indonesian Muslims follow classicalfiqh approach in calculating their zakat maal obligation.
FINANCIAL INCLUSIONS, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND INCOME INEQUALITY IN OIC COUNTRIES: A GMM AND QUANTILE REGRESSION APPLICATION
Authors: Abdulkarim Fatima Muhammad , Sadi Ali Hamisu
Published: October 2019

This paper examines the relationship among financial inclusion, financial stability,and income inequality in some selected Organization of Islamic Corporations (OIC)countries. Data were analyzed using dynamic panel estimation and quantile regressionfor 47 OIC countries during 2006 - 2016. The results of dynamic GMM reveal thatfinancial inclusion has a positive and significant effect on both financial stability andincome inequality. This implies that increased financial access helped narrow the gapbetween the rich and poor as well as provided financial stability in OIC countries.Therefore, policy makers should strive to design policies that will make financialservices more available and affordable to the masses. Thus, it is safe to conclude thatavailability of both Islamic and conventional finances in OIC countries contributespositively to the development of the countries.
THE IMPACT OF HALAL AT THAYYIB AND CONSUMPTION ETHICS IMPACT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH: AN ECONOMIC TAFSIR AL-BAQARAH:168
Authors: Insani Taqiyah D. , Al-Faizin Abdul W. , Ryandono Muhammad N. H.
Published: October 2019

This study investigates the contribution of Islamic banks and Islamic windows to thegrowth of the Nigerian economy. Data were obtained using structured questionnaires.379 copies of questionnaires were administered based on the sample size obtainedvia the use of Taro Yamane formula. 367 questionnaires were successfully retrieved.Variables such as deposit activities, loan activities, and perception of bank employeeswere also adopted as explanatory or independent variable and dependent variablerespectively. To support the study hypothesis were also formulated. For the analysis,measures of central tendency (tables, frequency and percentages) and inferentialstatistics (Logit Regression) were used. The result revealed that the variables (i.e.deposit and loan activities) have a positive impact on the growth of Nigeria’s economybecause the probability values of the variables (P=0.003 and 0.019) were less thanalpha (α =0.05) level of significance. In other words, this implies that Islamic banksand windows have largely supported private consumption, business investments of itscustomers, aid government spending via sharia bonds (sukuk) to fund developmentalprojects of its customers. The study concludes that Islamic banks and windows havecontributed towards the growth of the Nigeria’s economy. Furthermore, the studyrecommends that there is need for creating the necessary legal framework to ensureits smooth operations, intensify efforts on creating public awareness, rolling out moresharia compliant products that can take care of the peculiarities that exist in businessenvironment and training and retraining of staff on effective Islamic banking.