bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Booklet for knowledge and prevention of HIV mother-to-child transmission: a pilot study of a randomized clinical trial
Authors: Lima Ana Carolina Maria Araújo Chagas Costa , Pinho Sadrine Maria Eufrasino de , Lima Sabrina Alapenha Ferro Chaves Costa , Chaves Anne Fayma Lopes , Vasconcelos Camila Moreira Teixeira , Oriá Mônica Oliveira Batista
Published: November 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: To test the effectiveness of the booklet, compared to the usual service care, in the increase of the knowledge of pregnant/puerperal women living with HIV, for the prevention of HIV-VT. Method: Pilot study of a randomized controlled clinical trial, initially with 104 pregnant women living with HIV, with a final sample of 45 women. It was held in three public maternity hospitals in Fortaleza-CE, from January/2017 to May/2018. The control group received regular care from the service and the intervention group had access to the booklet as an additive. The research was carried out in three phases: baseline; evaluation 2, in prenatal care; and evaluation 3, in the postpartum period. Results: There was no intergroup difference in the women’s mean knowledge score (short-term p = 0.473; long-term p = 0.151). However, in the intragroup analysis, the booklet proved to be effective in improving the pregnant women’s knowledge in the intervention group, in the short term (p = 0.002) and long term (p = 0.033). Conclusion: There was an improvement in knowledge within the intervention group over time, but there was no difference in women’s knowledge in the intergroup analysis. Thus, based on this pilot, a broader study on the use of booklet is required to prove its effectiveness (ReBEC: UTN: U1111-1191-9954).
Cartilha para conhecimento e prevenção da transmissão vertical do HIV: estudo piloto de ensaio clínico randomizado
Authors: Lima Ana Carolina Maria Araújo Chagas Costa , Pinho Sadrine Maria Eufrasino de , Lima Sabrina Alapenha Ferro Chaves Costa , Chaves Anne Fayma Lopes , Vasconcelos Camila Moreira Teixeira , Oriá Mônica Oliveira Batista
Published: November 2022

RESUMO Objetivo: Testar efetividade de cartilha, em comparação ao atendimento habitual do serviço, no aumento do conhecimento de gestantes/puérperas que vivem com HIV, para prevenção da TV-HIV. Método: Piloto de ensaio clínico randomizado controlado, inicialmente com 104 gestantes que vivem com HIV, com amostra final de 45 mulheres. Realizado em três maternidades públicas de Fortaleza-CE, de janeiro/2017 a maio/2018. O grupo controle recebeu atendimento habitual do serviço e o grupo intervenção teve como aditivo acesso à cartilha. A pesquisa foi realizada em três fases: linha de base; avaliação 2, no pré-natal; e avaliação 3, no pós-parto. Resultados: Não houve diferença intergrupos na média da pontuação do conhecimento das mulheres (curto prazo p = 0,473; longo prazo p = 0,151). Porém, na análise intragrupo, a cartilha se mostrou efetiva para melhorar o conhecimento das gestantes do grupo intervenção, em curto prazo (p = 0,002) e longo prazo (p = 0,033). Conclusão Houve melhora do conhecimento dentro do grupo intervenção, ao longo do tempo, porém não foi evidenciada diferença quanto ao conhecimento das mulheres na análise intergrupos. Assim, a cartilha carece da realização de estudo mais amplo, a partir deste piloto, para comprovação de sua efetividade (ReBEC: UTN: U1111-1191-9954).
Comparison of the Effects of Different Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid Application in Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: ÇOŞTU Ali
Published: November 2022

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different molecular weight (MW) hyaluronic acid (HA) application on pain and functional parameters in knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: This study was designed as retrospectively. Hospital records of the patients who received intraarticular HA injection therapy in our center were screened. The patients were divided into 3 categories according to the MW of the preparates as the follows; Group 1: 0,6-1,2 Milion Da of MW (N=26); Group 2: 1,1- 2,2 Million Da of MW (N=25); and Group 3: 1,7-2,1 Million Da of MW (N=25). All patients were assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) before the treatment and one month after the injection. Results: A total of 76 patients (61 females, 15 males) with a mean age of 62,1 years (minimum-maximum: 50-70 years) were included. VAS and WOMAC scores did improve significantly in all groups (all for p
SEROPREVALENCE OF HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HCV, and Anti-HIV IN PATIENTS WITH ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN AN AMATEM CLINIC IN EASTERN TURKIYE: A SIX-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE EVALUATION
Authors: ÖNER Pinar , YILMAZ Seda , KILIÇ Nülüfer , ÖZSOY Filiz
Published: November 2022

Aim

Substance abuse and concomitant infections are important causes of morbidity and mortality. Yet, the number of epidemiological studies regarding infectious diseases in people with substance abuse are limited in our country. In this study, the aim was to investigate the frequency of illegal alcohol and substance use in an Alcohol and Drug Research, Treatment and Training Centres (AMATEM) clinic in Turkey as well as the HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HCV, and anti-HIV parameters between the years of 2016-2021.

Material and Method

HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HCV, and anti-HIV tests were conducted using the ELISA technique in 6881 alcohol and substance use disorder (ASUD). Urine samples from ASUD’s were analyzed for alcohol, cannabis, and cocaine metabolites. The results were evaluated retrospectively.

Results

All of the 6881 ASUD’s were male with a mean age of 32.18±9.66 years. Of the 6881 ASUD’s included in the study, 4107 (59.7%) were opioid addicts; 1479 (21.5%) were mixed drug addicts; 897 (13%) were alcohol addicts; and the rest were addicts with other types of substance use. The mean age of the alcohol users was 45.33±13.03 and the mean age of opioid users was 29.90±7.13. The percentage of opioid addiction in 2016 was 71.2% which dropped to 28.7% in 2021. Meanwhile, the percentage of alcohol addiction was 13.6% in 2016 and increased to 21.4% in 2021; and the percentage of mixed drug use was 8.7% in 2016 and increased to 36.8% in 2021. HBsAg-positivity in opioid users (56.7%) was higher compared to cannabis users (2.6%) and mixed drug users (22.3%). Anti-HCV positivity of opioid users (69.4%) was found to be higher compared to alcohol (9.4%), cannabis (2%), and mixed drug (16.2%) users, and this finding was statistically significant (p=0.0001). Anti-HBs positivity of opioid users (63.1%) was found to be higher compared to alcohol (9.9%), cannabis (3%), and mixed drug (21%) users, and this finding was statistically significant (p=0.0001). Anti-HIV was determined negative in all ASUD’s. The highest rates of HBsAg, anti-HCV and anti-HBs positivity were found in the 26-30 years of age.

Conclusion

These findings indicate a high prevalence of intravenous substance abuse in the 26-30 years age group in our region as well as the high HBV and HCV rates in this patient group.
Características sociodemográficas e clínicas de pacientes em terapia hemodialítica
Authors: Milagres Clarice Santana , Ravagnani Juliana Furlan , Rodrigues Aline Scharr
Published: November 2022

OBJETIVO: descrever as características sociodemográficas e clínicas dos pacientes com Doença Renal Crônica (DRC) em terapia hemodialítica e analisar a dor na aplicação da técnica de Buttonhole. MÉTODO: estudo descritivo quantitativo, realizado em um serviço de nefrologia privado, utilizando uma entrevista semiestruturada para a caracterização sociodemográfica de saúde e autopercepção de saúde em relação à DRC, tratamento hemodialítico e técnica de Buttonhole, com amostra selecionada por conveniência. RESULTADOS: a média de idade dos 26 participantes do estudo era 60 anos (±13,5), predominando o sexo masculino (73,1%). Com relação às doenças prévias, 84,6% tinha hipertensão arterial e 38,5% diabetes. Quanto à avaliação do estado de saúde, 54,4% referiam boa ou muito boa, entretanto, 69,2% e 65,4% referiam como pior ou muito pior quando equiparado com pessoas da mesma faixa etária e em relação ao ano anterior, respectivamente. Entre os participantes, 23 (88,5%) possuíam fístula arteriovenosa e, dentre estes, 9 (39,1%) foram submetidos a técnica de Buttonhole e 55,6% apresentaram escore para dor relacionada à punção da FAV de até 2. CONCLUSÃO: este estudo apresentou amostra prevalentemente masculina, hipertensa e diabética. Os pacientes submetidos à técnica de Buttonhole apresentaram escore de até 2 para dor na punção, demonstrando que a implementação da técnica nesta população pode contribuir para melhorias no tratamento.
TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARD THE USE OF STUDENTS’ L1 IN EFL CLASSROOM
Authors: Nahdiah Lailah Isrofatun
Published: November 2022

This study reports the Indonesian language use as a mother tongue (L1) in an EFL classroom in a middle school setting. The goals are to investigate the realization use of L1 and examine the teacher and students’ perceptions. A case study method is used in this study. The data are obtained through triangulations: classroom observation, students’ questionnaires, and teacher and students’ interviews. Thirty-two students and one teacher are involved. The basic frameworks in this study depend on Auerbach's (1993), Schweers's (1999), and Cook's (2001) frameworks. The finding shows that L1 is reasonably needed as a facilitator in EFL classroom. The benefits of L1 use are: for repeating unclear statements, asking for a translation, explaining grammar, checking for understanding, gaining attention, and making jokes. The teacher and the students show positive attitudes toward the use of L1
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IBRAH MAUIDZAH METHOD IN LEARNING OF THE QURAN-HADITH AT MTS MUHAMADIYAH BANDUNG
Authors: Aziz Asep Abdul , Supiana Supiana , Syah Muhibbin , Siregar Hariman
Published: November 2022

The moral condition of adolescents occupies a worrying position. Maximum efforts are needed to direct the morals of teenagers so that they can have noble character. One solution is through learning Islamic education, including through Quran-Hadith subjects. Quran-Hadith subjects are important subjects, because the Koran and Hadith are references for Muslims. In implementing the learning process, of course, each school has its own characteristics. This study aims to photograph the implementation of the Ibrah-Mauidzah method used in the Quran-Hadith learning process at MTs Muhamadiyah Bandung. This research method uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques using observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of Quran-Hadith learning using the Ibrah-Mauidzah method at Mts Muhamadiyah through classroom activities, habituation activities, and extracurricular activities guided by Quran-Hadith teachers in order to familiarize Islamic values in the school environment
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN ISLAMIC STUDIES ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR TOWARDS SMART WATCHES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE FOR THE CITY OF ISLAMPUR
Authors: Rakate Aishwarya , Gaikwad Hemlata
Published: November 2022

Smart watches are trendy fashionable and wearable devices which were introduced in India in recent times. The main objective of this study is to understand the impact of social media in Islam on consumer buying behavior. The quantitative survey investigates the factors that influence user behavior towards smartwatches. Data of 160 respondents was collected and analyzed using SPSS and Microsoft Excel software. It has been observed that smart watches are trending in the digital age with the ability to replace smart phones. The findings of this study reveal various influencing factors such as friends, advertisements but most of the respondents are influenced by social factors to buy smart watches. The findings of this study will be useful for marketers and smart watch manufacturing companies to find out consumer perceptions of smart watches, and in Islamic studies this can be a da'wah facility in spreading goodness by optimizing developing technology.
CHARACTER EDUCATION: CREATORS OF THE NATION
Authors: Kulkarni Shirin , Karim Abdul
Published: November 2022

Until now, there are still many deviant behaviors carried out by students, such as brawls, bullying, drug cases, and other immoral behavior. This behavior when viewed from an Islamic point of view is certainly very contradictory because this behavior is very likely to cause a decrease in quality Human Resources (HR). The existence of national education goals stated in the Law on the National Education System Number 20 of 2003 is one of the efforts that can be made to minimize these deviant behaviors which in turn can also create quality Human Resources (HR). It can be said that the purpose of national education is closely related to character education. The purpose of this study is to determine character education, especially religious values that can create a nation's successor that has a positive impact on the country. The research method used in this study is a qualitative method through literature study or literature review by collecting several reading journals, after that they are reviewed, and analyzed according to research needs. The data collection technique was carried out by collecting data from various systematic search studies. The results obtained from the research are that quality Human Resources (HR) are created not only because of one's intellectuality, but must also pay attention to the spiritual and religious aspects. Therefore, character education related to religious aspects is very important to be realized both in the school environment and in the family environment. The form of its application can be started by habituation to simple things, such as being a good role model for students or children and doing activities related to religious values continuously or continuously.
MENEROKA SEKTOR INFORMAL DALAM PENGURUSAN SISA PEPEJAL: SUATU PENELITIAN TERHADAP GOLONGAN PENGUTIP SAMPAH
Authors: Zamhari Siti Khatijah , Mohamed Ahmad Fariz
Published: November 2022

Penglibatan golongan pengutip sampah dalam sektor informal pengurusan sisa pepejal kian mendapat perhatian dunia berikutan sumbangan golongan ini dalam menguruskan sisa pembandaran dengan cekap, berkesan dan lestari. Golongan pengutip sampah merupakan antara pekerja sektor informal yang wujud di kawasan-kawasan bandar. Persoalannya, apakah tanggungjawab mereka dalam sistem pengurusan sisa pepejal sedia ada? dan bagaimanakah pekerja sektor informal ini dapat membantu dalam kelestarian pengurusan sisa pepejal? Dalam meneliti tanggungjawab cabaran dan sumbangan sektor informal dalam pengurusan sisa pepejal, kaedah exploratory literature review digunakan untuk menganalisis dokumen atau kesusasteraan yang berkaitan dengan sektor informal dalam pengurusan sisa pepejal. Dapatan analisis mendapati bahawa sistem pengurusan sisa pepejal sedia ada perlu memberi pertimbangan untuk mengintegrasikan sektor informal ini dalam sistem pengurusan sisa pepejal sedia ada supaya lebih bersifat inklusif dan lestari. Walaupun golongan pengutip sampah ini menghadapi pelbagai diskriminasi dan risiko, usaha dan aktiviti yang dijalankan harus mendapat pengiktirafan sebagai suatu pekerjaan dengan menyediakan pelbagai kemudahan dan inisiatif pekerjaan kepada golongan tersebut. Pembentukan koperasi dalam komuniti pengutip sampah misalnya ini telah terbukti dalam mengurangkan diskriminasi dan eksploitasi terhadap golongan pengutip sampah ini. Oleh itu, sudah tiba masanya pihak berkuasa tempatan, sektor swasta, masyarakat dan pengusaha perniagaan menyokong dan mengiktiraf sumbangan golongan pengutip sampah ini kerana usaha golongan ini telah memberikan impak yang positif ke atas pembangunan lestari, pembasmian kemiskinan dan perlindungan terhadap alam sekitar.
FAKTOR KEBERGANTUNGAN INDUSTRI TERHADAP PEKERJA ASING DI MALAYSIA
Authors: Saad Suhana , Abdul Aziz Azra Nuhairi
Published: November 2022

Pekerja asing telah menjadi sebahagian dari tenaga kerja yang menyumbang kepada pembangunan Malaysia. Kedatangan pekerja asing telah bermula dari tahun 70-dalam jumlah yang kecil namun kini telah meningkat kepada suatu bilangan yang besar. Namun begitu, isu kekurangan pekerja asing masih terus dibangkitkan oleh pihak industri. Malaysia telah melaksanakan pelbagai usaha dalam menambahbaik pengurusan pekerja asingnya bertujuan memenuhi keperluan industri di samping mengawal kebergantungan kepada pekerja asing. Kajian ini bertujuan meneroka faktor-faktor yang menyumbang kepada kebergantungan pekerja asing di Malaysia. Kajian ini telah dijalankan menggunakan kaedah kualitatif di mana sembilan informan yang mempunyai penglibatan di dalam pengurusan pekerja asing telah ditemu bual. Data hasil temu bual dianalisis menggunakan kaedah analisa tematik menggunakan perisian NVivoTM Versi 12. Hasil analisa tematik telah mengenal pasti tujuh faktor yang mempengaruhi kebergantungan kepada pekerja asing. Faktor yang dikenal pasti ini ini diberikan rangking berdasarkan kekerapan melalui analisis pengekodan ‘coding query’ Faktor yang mendapat rangking tertinggi iaitu keberkesanan sistem kawalan kemasukan pekerja asing. Sistem sedia ada berkesan dalam mengawal bilangan pekerja asing yang digajikan tetapi tidak mampu mendorong industri meningkatkan produktiviti melalui penggunaan teknologi. Faktor-faktor lain juga memainkan peranan seperti warga tempatan yang memilih pekerjaan, pekerja asing komited dan senang diurus. Majikan dan industri juga cenderung kepada buruh murah, kurangnya usaha untuk mengajikan pekerja tempatan dan tidak mengutamakan penggunaan teknologi. Kerajaan juga dilihat kurang tegas dalam melaksanakan inisiatif mengurangkan kebergantungan kepada pekerja asing juga merupakan antara faktor yang dikenal pasti. Cadangan terbaru kerajaan bagi melaksanakan multi-tier levi dilihat sebagai suatu kaedah yang mampu mengurangkan kebergantungan kepada pekerja asing dengan mendorong industri untuk beralih kepada penggunaan teknologi.
GAYA HIDUP BELIA BANDAR: BERJIMAT, BERGAYA ATAU KELANGSUNGAN HIDUP
Authors: R. Zaimah , Bukhari Norshuhada , M.S Sarmila , Hussain Mohd Yusof
Published: November 2022

Aktiviti berbelanja di bandar menjadi semakin mencabar kerana kos sara hidup yang semakin meningkat dari semasa ke semasa. Hal ini secara tidak langsung mewujudkan pilihan gaya hidup mengikut kemampuan dan kehendak setiap individu. Keadaan ini seterusnya membuatkan belia di bandar perlu memilih sama ada hendak menjalani gaya hidup berjimat, bergaya atau sekadar kelangsungan hidup. Objektif utama kajian adalah mengenalpasti gaya hidup belia bandar. Selain itu, kajian juga menganalisis perbandingan gaya hidup belia bandar dengan beberapa demografi terpilih. Gaya hidup dalam kajian ini dikelaskan kepada tiga kategori, iaitu berjimat, bergaya dan kelangsungan hidup. Pendekatan kuantitatif diaplikasikan dengan menggunakan kaedah persampelan bertujuan. Sampel kajian adalah golongan belia yang menetap di bandar Kajang yang berumur 18 hingga 40 tahun. Borang soal selidik digunakan sebagai instrumen pengutipan data. Kajian berjaya mendapatkan seramai 131 belia sebagai responden. Analisis data secara deskriptif digunakan bagi menjelaskan keseluruhan hasil kajian. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa belia bandar lebih mementingkan gaya hidup berjimat dan kelangsungan hidup berbanding gaya hidup bergaya yang mengikut trend semasa. Hal ini menunjukkan belia bandar mempunyai kesedaran dalam menguruskan kewangan mengikut tahap pendapatan dan kemampuan mereka. Hasil kajian turut mendapati terdapat perbezaan gaya hidup belia bandar berbanding gender, umur, status perkahwinan dan tahap pendapatan. Implikasi kajian menyarankan agar belia bandar mengamalkan dan mengekalkan gaya hidup berjimat demi kelangsungan hidup dan kesejahteraan dalam tempoh jangka masa panjang.
Beginning of the Course of the Catalan Universities towards the COVID-19: Evidence versus Negligence
Authors: Garcia Yeste Carme , López de Agileta Ane , Duque Elena , Padrós Cuxart Maria
Published: November 2022

There is an extensive literature on the importance of the use of scientific evidence on teaching methods in higher education institutions. However, there is a gap in how evidence is used for decision making that affects students and staff in universities. This article is a contribution to the existing gap, making the analysis of a specific case on how Catalan universities have managed the decision making regarding their staff in the face of the pandemic situation with the COVID-19. In this article, through the interview with managers and faculty from different Catalan universities, it will be shown to what extent these university institutions have opted for decision making in the management of the situation based on scientific evidence or simply compliance with government regulations.
Pandemic Lived Experience, Crip Utopias, and Dismodernist Revolutions: For a More‐Than‐Social Model of Disability
Authors: Introna Arianna
Published: November 2022

At its height, the Covid‐19 pandemic dispersed across society a perception of bodyminded contingency that ushered in modes of “building community” that were unimaginable in pre‐pandemic times, alongside an intensification of health and social inequalities. From the start, disabled people intervened on social media to stress the considerable extent to which the pre‐pandemic knowledge derived from their lived experience, disability theory, and disability rights’ organising could contribute both to the critique of how in pandemic times people were made differentially disposable and to the creation of new relationalities, mostly online, around the principle of accessibility. This article explores how a critical perspective rooted in the lived experience of disability builds on these interventions to excavate the role played by the lived experience of bodyminded contingency and vulnerability during the pandemic in generating a radical transformation of modes of living (together). First, it will suggest that this radical transformation powerfully resonated with the politics of accessibility associated with disability politics. It will do so by delineating the critical significance of commentary produced during the pandemic by disability theorists and activists, as well as the relationship between the perception of widespread bodyminded contingency and vulnerability and the development of “crip utopias of accessibility” and “dismodernist revolutions” during the pandemic. It will then locate this experiential spread of bodyminded contingency and vulnerability at the core of pandemic infrastructural sensibilities. I will conclude by reflecting on its relevance for the development of a “more‐than‐social” model of disability which attends to the crip world‐making power of disability as fundamentally entangling the social and the biological.
Ground-Motion Similarities in the Valley of Mexico from Subduction Earthquakes
Authors: Baena-Rivera Marcela , Sánchez-Sesma Francisco J. , Arciniega-Ceballos Alejandra , Pérez-Rocha Luis Eduardo , Cruz-Jiménez Hugo
Published: November 2022

Since the eighties, several subduction earthquakes on the Mexican Pacific coast have been recorded at accelerometric networks in the Valley of Mexico (VM). Such are the cases of the 19 September 1985 M 8.1 Michoacán earthquake and the recent 7 September 2021 M 7.1 Guerrero earthquake. These events have caused from minor damages to widespread structural collapses in the VM. The vertical ground motion recorded at several sites in the VM clearly show recurrent Rayleigh wavetrains, which present similar characteristics in period, amplitude, and duration among stations. These characteristics are very stable in space and time. On the other hand, the corresponding horizontal ground motion are strongly affected by the surface geology of the valley because of the shear wave-energy trapped at the uppermost soft layers. In addition, the horizontal response at several soft-ground sites displays significant azimuthal effects. Based on these observations, we analyze thrust-faulting subduction earthquakes that occurred along the Mexican Pacific coast from Michoacán to Chiapas states, all recorded at the VM accelerometric networks. We identified similarities in the vertical and horizontal ground motion not only among stations but also between seismic events recorded at the same station. The local generation of surface waves is studied using a kinematic analysis in the frequency–wavenumber domain (f-k), and sundry techniques in frequency and time domains. As a preliminary explanation, our analysis suggests that azimuthal effects related to thrust faulting subduction earthquakes strongly influence the local generation of surface waves affecting the 3D response of the valley. Moreover, for all earthquakes in all stations, our results show that while the vertical ground motion is similar and its amplifications are small and governed by earthquake size, the two horizontal components reveal strong site effects.
A Caribbean and Central America Seismic Hazard Model for Sovereign Parametric Insurance Coverage
Authors: Salgado-Gálvez Mario Andrés , Ordaz Mario , Singh Shri Krishna , Pérez-Campos Xyoli , Huerta Benjamín , Bazzurro Paolo , Fagà Ettore
Published: November 2022

A fully probabilistic seismic hazard model with a single domain and sufficiently accurate resolution level for national analyses has been developed, for the Caribbean and Central America, to support the design of parametric earthquake policies offered by the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Financing Facility to sovereign countries. This model provides updated earthquake hazard and risk information for 34 countries in the region, allowing to obtain detailed seismic hazard results at any location within the area of analysis. Besides a detailed zonation of subduction and crustal sources, updated seismicity and tectonic data have been utilized. Different seismicity, geometric, and rupture models have been adopted using state-of-the-art methodologies and tools. The main output of this model is a stochastic event-set, which is the hazard representation utilized not only to compute a long-term overview of the seismic hazard in the region but also to probabilistically estimate earthquake modeled losses at a national level that are used as triggers for underpinning parametric earthquake insurance. Although not of direct interest for parametric insurance purposes, this model also yields hazard maps and uniform hazard spectra for different return periods. For the operational purposes of the parametric insurance coverage, a postevent tool was developed to calculate, in near-real time, the ground-motion intensities associated with any earthquake within the region under study. This is done automatically by choosing a rupture plane from the moment tensor solution based on predefined rules while maintaining full consistency with all the assumptions made in the probabilistic seismic hazard analysis. The predicted ground motions in the region and the vulnerability functions developed for the exposed assets are then used to estimate whether the economic losses for each affected country exceed the trigger value stated in the country-specific insurance policy conditions and whether a payout should be issued, which is typically disbursed within 14 days.
A nemzedékek közötti iskolai mobilitás mintázata és összefüggései az anyagi helyzettel : A reziliensek hátrányai a diploma után
Authors: Harcsa István , Monostori Judit , Ceglédi Tímea , Dabney-Fekete Ilona
Published: November 2022

Mind az iskolaimobilitás-vizsgálatok, mind pedig a rezilienciavizsgálatok arra hívják fel a figyelmet, hogy Magyarországon más európai országokhoz viszonyítva a származási háttérnek jelentősebb szerepe van az iskolai előmenetelben, így nyilvánvalóan a munkaerőpiaci pályafutásban és a felnőttkori anyagi helyzet alakulásában is. Tanulmányunkban ehhez a kérdéskörhöz kapcsolódva az alábbi kérdések megválaszolására vállalkozunk: 1) Hogyan alakul a nemzedékek közötti iskolai mobilitás a jelenkori magyar társadalomban? 2) Milyen különbségek vannak az iskolai mobilitás mintázataiban a nemek és az egyes korosztályok között? 3) Hogyan függ össze az iskolai mobilitási út a jövedelemmel? Leírhatók-e társadalmi szinten is megragadható jövedelmi különbségek az azonos iskolai végzettségű, de eltérő származási háttérrel rendelkezők között? Elemzésünk empirikus alapját a KSH 2016. évi Mikrocenzusához (n=795372) kapcsolódó Társadalmi rétegződés kiegészítő felvétel adja (n=101165), amely utóbbi a 16 éves és idősebb, magánháztartásban élő felnőtt népességet reprezentálta. Jelen elemzésünk a 25–59 év közötti foglalkoztatottak körére terjed ki (n=43707). Eredményeink szerint a foglalkoztatottaknak meglehetősen nagy része (57%-a) az apja iskolai végzettségénél magasabbat szerzett. A felfelé mobilak aránya alacsonyabb a férfiak és a fiatalabb kohorszok körében. Ez utóbbi eredmény nem feltétlenül jelenti azt, hogy ebből a szempontból a társadalom zártabbá vált volna, hiszen ahogy a szülői generációk iskolai végzettség szerinti struktúrája kedvezőbbé válik, úgy természetes módon szűkülnek be a felfelé irányuló mobilitás csatornái a gyermekeik generációja számára is. Ugyanakkor a többlépcsős mobilitás egyre nehezebb a legalacsonyabb végzettségű szülők szűkülő és a társadalmi hierarchiában egyre lejjebb csúszó köréből származó gyermekeknek. A származásnak komoly hatása van a felnőttkori jövedelmi helyzetre. Az azonos iskolai végzettséggel rendelkezők körében a magasabb végzettségű szülői háttér a magasabb, míg az alacsonyabb végzettségű szülői háttér az alacsonyabb jövedelmi kategóriákba kerülés esélyeit növeli. Így a reziliensek (itt: általános iskolai végzettségű apától származó diplomások) alacsonyabb jövedelemmel rendelkeznek, mint az azonos végzettséget elérő, de diplomás családból származó társaik.
Struktúrák hatása az elitekre Kecskeméten a két világháború között
Authors: Szilágyi Zsolt
Published: November 2022

Tanulmányomban röviden azt vizsgálom, hogy a 20. század első felében a különböző (táji, regionális, gazdasági és társadalmi) struktúrák hogyan hatottak a kecskeméti elitekre, hogyan befolyásolták az elitcsoportok működését. A táji adottságok egy mezőváros esetében, mint amilyen Kecskemét is volt, hatványozottan érvényesültek. A kedvező termelési feltételek, a megfelelő piaci-értékesítési lehetőségek és az agrártársadalom előnyös szerkezete, alapját képezte a helyi gazdasági porsperitásnak, kivált a két világháború között. Az 1929. évi közigazgatási reform jelentős változást idézett elő a helyi elitek szerkezetében, viszont ez csak átmeneti jellegű maradt (például Nyíregyházával szemben). Ugyanakkor a sajátos helyi agrárgazdaság, amely elsősorban exportra termelt, hatalmas mértékű fizikai munkaerőt foglalkoztatott, így egyfelől jelentős volt a bevándorlás a város területére, másfelől alacsony maradt a helyi munkanélküliségi ráta a világgazdasági válság ellenére is az 1930-as évek első felében. A nagykereskedők, az exportőrtőrök jelentős számban zsidó vallásúak voltak, akik a város kereskedelmét, gazdaságát működtették. Az 1930-as évek második felében azonban a látványosan szélsőjobboldali irányba tolódó országos és helyi politika (vö. zsidótörvények) ellenére, az említett struktúrák miatt a helyi zsidó közösség tagjai viszonylagosan védett helyzetben maradhattak egészen 1943-ig.
Peran Intensitas Moral, Komitmen Profesional, Keseriusan Kecurangan dan Personal Cost pada Peningkatan Niat Whistleblowing
Authors: Rachmawati Agrina Vina , Nazaruddin Ietje , Utami Tiyas Puji
Published: November 2022

Latar Belakang: Maraknya kasus kecurangan terjadi di sektor publik maupun sektor pemerintah di Indonesia. Kementerian X ini termasuk kementerian yang cukup riskan dalam hal kasus kecurangan seperti korupsi. Indonesia Corruption Watch atau biasa disebut dengan ICW sempat mengekspos data mengenai beberapa Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) di Kementerian yang banyak tersandung kasus korupsi, Kementerian X ada di posisi ke-2. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Intensitas Moral, Komitmen Profesional, Tingkat Keseriusan Kecurangan, dan personal cost terhadap whistleblowing. Metode Penelitian: Penelitian mengunakan survei dengan menggunakan kuisioner dengan responden pegawai Kementerian X di Yogyakarta. Data yang diperoleh sebanyak 82 responden. Analisis data dilakukan dengan regresi linear berganda menggunakan SPSS ver.24.Hasil Penelitian: Berdasarkan hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa komitmen professional, tingkat keseriusan kecurangan, dan personal cost berpengaruh positif terhadap whistleblowing. Sementara itu, intensitas moral tidak berpengaruh terhadap whistleblowing.Keterbatasan Penelitian: Responden dalam penelitian ini terbatas pada pegawai di Kementerian X Se-Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta.Keaslian/Kebaruan Penelitian: Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman baru mengenai determinan whistleblowing di lingkungan sektor publik khusunya Kementerian yang terkaitan erat dengan nilai-nilai etika.
Akuntansi untuk Uang Kripto (Cryptocurrency) – Studi Kasus di Galaxy Digital dan Meitu
Authors: Islami Muhamad Pashya , Mita Aria Farah
Published: November 2022

Latar Belakang: Secara global dan lokal, pertumbuhan signifikan dan penggunaan uang kripto (cryptocurrency) didukung oleh komitmen Pemerintah Indonesia, termasuk penyusunan regulasi yang komprehensif, perpajakan, dan bursa cryptocurrency. Dari sudut pandang akademis, hal ini merupakan peluang untuk mengeksplorasi implementasi akuntansi untuk cryptocurrency sebagai pelajaran bagi Indonesia. Studi kasus adalah kasus riil yang menelaah semua informasi yang tersedia untuk publik guna memahami implementasi kebijakan akuntansi untuk cryptocurrency di Galaxy Digital dan Meitu.Tujuan: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan sudut pandang akademis dalam mengeksplorasi implementasi akuntansi cryptocurrency sebagai pembelajaran untuk Indonesia di mana cryptocurrency akan tumbuh.Metode Penelitian: penelitian ini menggunakan referensi literatur yang relevan, pedoman IFRS, IAS 2 Inventories, IAS 38 Intangible Assets, serta standar akuntansi lain yang relevan yaitu IAS 36 Impairment of Assets dan IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurements, termasuk studi KAP Big Four.Hasil Penelitian: Berdasarkan analisis, Galaxy Digital dan Meitu, menerapkan dua standar akuntansi yang berbeda untuk cryptocurrency. Penerapan standar akuntansi yang berbeda ini diharapkan dapat memberikan analisis yang lebih komprehensif dan sebagai pembelajaran bagi penerapan akuntansi cryptocurrency di Indonesia, baik dari segi literatur maupun praktis, yang kemungkinan akan muncul dalam waktu dekat.Keaslian/Kebaruan Penelitian: Penelitian ini memberiakan hasil diskusi resmi terkait pemberlakuan akuntansi untuk cryptocurrency di Indonesia yang masih jarang dilakukan.
Reporting of Helicobacter pylori associated gastroduodenal diseases: A clinicopathological approach
Authors: Roy Asitava Deb , Singh Rishav Kumar , Paul Uttam Kumar , Mookim Neha , Das Dipmala
Published: November 2022

is one of the most important causes of the varied spectrum of gastroduodenal diseases. It is important to have a collaborative approach between clinicians and pathologists for early initiation of treatment in patients and control the progression of the disease.

To evaluate the clinico-histopathological spectrum of gastroduodenal diseases with respect to infection and provide recommendations for reporting and management of the same.

All patients of chronic dyspepsia not responding to conventional treatment were subjected to endoscopy, and mucosal biopsy samples were collected. A rapid urease test (RUT) and histopathology was performed on these samples. A histopathological evaluation was done with special reference to the Updated Sydney System for reporting of chronic gastritis

The specificity, sensitivity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and diagnostic accuracy of RUT were 97.22%, 94.04%, 98.75%, 87.5%, and 95%, respectively. The specificity, sensitivity, PPV, NPV and diagnostic accuracy of endoscopy were calculated as 98.68%, 88.5%, 95.83%, 96.15% and 96.07% respectively.

A clinicopathological approach for diagnosis of associated gastroduodenal diseases which includes clinical assessment, endoscopic evaluation, RUT and histopathological analysis is of prime importance for effective management of such patients.
Warthin’s tumour in a young female
Authors: Jaiswal Riddhi , Dubey Deval Brajesh , Singh Vinay Prakash
Published: November 2022

Warthin’s tumor is the most common monomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland. It can be coexistent with other salivary gland tumors or can be metachronous, multifocal, unilateral, bilateral which perplexes the diagnosis hence delaying or over/under treating the ailment. Rare cases of Warthin’s tumor are described in young population especially young non-smoker females. We present a case of Warthin’s tumor arising in the left parotid gland of 20-year-old female.
Aspergillus as a contaminant on conventional cervicovaginal papanicolaou smear
Authors: Ananda Vaidya K Kuladeepa , Sharma K Aashish
Published: November 2022

Majority of the cases of fungal infections to be detected in the cervicovaginal smears, are caused by Candida species. Aspergillus infections are not just rare, but should also raise alarm regarding the immune status of the patient. Here we report the case of an adult female with cervicovaginal smears showing non-Candida fungal elements, going on to prove contamination of the wooden spatula by Aspergillus fumigatus.
Challenges and possibilities in the academic libraries of assam in promoting positive climate and culture in the educational institutes in the current scenario
Authors: Boruah Bidyut Bikash
Published: November 2022

Educational institutes provide education to the learners with a vision to create a generation that can design and build a better society in near future. Libraries can be treated as the knowledge hub for educational institutes. The institutes spend lots of money in the libraries so that users can get their required information to carry the intellectual practices. Though the parent institutes spent so much money in the libraries, in this study, it is seen that about 30% of the users are not satisfied with the current service of their academic libraries and many users expect some more from the libraries; which affects the positive climate and culture of the parent institute. This study is based on a descriptive, mix-method research approach. In this paper, the challenges and possibilities carried by the academic libraries of Assam in promoting a positive climate and culture in the institutions are traced and discussed. Many major issues like absence in the library orientation program, Communication gap between the library staff and the users, lack of professional and permanent staff, etc. are identified during the study which affects the academic libraries of Assam. Some recommendations are also made in the paper to enhance the library services in the academic institution.
Fixation stability scoring in inter-trochanteric femur fractures treated with osteosynthesis: A retrospective observational study
Authors: Pradeep H  , Venkatesh V  , Reddy Kambam Gowtham , Acharya Markandaiya
Published: November 2022

To find out the validity of a newly proposed fixation stability scoring system in IT fractures treated with osteosynthesis and its limitations if any.

: Retrospective analysis of hospital records of patients with various types of intertrochanteric fractures treated surgically at Sri Siddhartha medical college, Tumkur from January 2021 till August 2022. The exclusion criteria were non-ambulatory patients prior to fall, non surgically treated patients, patients loosing follow up or patients who are not alive at the time of study. The scoring was done by three different observers for each patient’s immediate post operative x-ray, repeated at 1 month interval. Radiographs at the final follow up were assessed for fracture union or fixation failure. Parameters of the scoring system: 1) cortical buttress in AP view radiograph, 2) cortical buttress in lateral view radiograph, 3) Tip apex distance (TAD) of principle lag screw, 4) Entry point (in case of IM nail), 5) Location of tip of principle screw in the desired Cleveland zone. 6) Placement of Richard screw in the inferior half of neck (in case of DHS), 7) Use of additional derotation screw (DRS) (in case of DHS).

Scores of all the observers showed statistically significant correlation with fixation failure rates. Results were good with the score of 7.5 and above, fair with 6.5 and above and poor when the score was below 6.5. The minimum acceptable score was 6.5 for extra-medullary devices and 7 for intra-medullary devices.

: The newly proposed scoring system appears to be valid and promising intra operative guide for fixation of intertrochanteric fractures with a few limitations. Large scale multi centre prospective studies are needed in the future to support the current study or to further simplify this scoring system.
Analysis of Dielectric Properties of PVA/PEG/In2O3 Nanostructures for Electronics Devices
Authors: Hayder Noor , Hashim Ahmed , Habeeb Majeed Ali , Rabee Bahaa H. , Hadi Abeer Ghalib , Mohammed Musaab Khudhur
Published: November 2022

The dielectric characteristics of PVA/PEG/In2O3 nanostructures were tested to use in various electric nanodevices. The films of nanostructures of PVA/PEG/In2O3 were synthesized by casting solution technique. The dielectric characters of PVA/PEG/In2O3 nanostructures were determined. Results expressed that the dielectric parameters of PVA/PEG were rise with rise in the In2O3 NPs ratio. The performance of ε', ε" and σAC with frequency illustrated that the ε' and ε" reduced whereas the σAC rises with rise in frequency. The final results demonstrated the PVA/PEG/In2O3 nanostructures may be suitable in various electrical nanodevices.
Autonomous Pilot Plant for Continuous Biological Treatment of Sulphide Alkali Wastewater.
Authors: Zilberman M.B. , Pichugin E.A. , Solovyeva A.S.
Published: November 2022

The article considers an autonomous pilot plant that performs continuous biological wastewater treatment in the event of emergencies at biological treatment facilities, as well as modeling the operation of biological treatment facilities when the composition of incoming wastewater changes.
Experimental Research and Reduction of Vibration of Pumps of Industrial Enerprises
Authors: Vasilyev A.V.
Published: November 2022

The harmful vibration effects of industrial pumps and ways to reduce vibration were considered. The causes of pump vibration were described. The results of experimental studies of pump vibration in real production conditions were analyzed on the example of industrial enterprises. It was concluded that the most significant fluctuations are observed in the low-frequency range. Methods and devices for reducing the vibration of pumps were studied.
Western Experience of Risk Management in Higher Education
Authors: Kucher D.E. , Kharchenko S.G.
Published: November 2022

The Western experience of risk management at the university is analyzed. The difficulties and problems of implementing this methodology at the university are considered. The main risks of the university and the causes of their occurrence are studied.
Understanding Employee Satisfaction in the Public Sector: Examining the Role of Communication Style, Individual Initiative, and Reward Systems
Authors: Mulyaningsih  , Susilawati Wati , Ardiati Riza Lupi
Published: November 2022

This research focuses on the main problem that employee job satisfaction in the departments, agencies, offices, and secretariats of Sumedang Regency, West Java, that deliver public services is less than optimal. This study thus investigates the reasons for employees’ lack of job satisfaction. It is based on the theoretical context of public administration science and applies the research method of quantitative analysis, while the population it studies are the structural officials who work in Sumedang. The research hypothesis is examined using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), supported by the Smart Partial Least Squares (SmartPLS) computer software program. The results of the study show that communication style, individual initiative, and the reward system together have a strong and significant influence on managerial support, which in turn affects employee job satisfaction in departments, agencies, offices, and secretariats in Sumedang. The study concludes that the concept of managerial support has a strong and definitive effect on employee job satisfaction. The findings suggest the need for further research on how communication style, individual initiative, reward systems, and managerial support can contribute to improving public services, especially from the perspective of public administration science. This study’s originality lies in how it highlights the need to adopt more flexible human resources management in the public sector, similar to that employed in the business sector.
SOCIALISMO OU BARBÁRIE: a atualidade de Rosa Luxemburgo no centenário de sua morte
Authors: Loureiro Isabel
Published: November 2022

Em 2019, uma série de eventos no Brasil lembraram Rosa Luxemburgo, assassinada brutalmente em Berlim no dia 15 de janeiro de 1919. Neste texto, procuro mostrar a atualidade das ideias da revolucionária judia-polonesa, desenvolvendo basicamente três tópicos: sua ideia de socialismo democrático; sua crítica do imperialismo/capitalismo; como sua ligação com a natureza faz dela uma precursora do ecossocialismo.
Dynamika i kontekst doświadczeń emocjonalnych pracujących zawodowo rodziców w czasie pandemii COVID-19
Authors: Frąckowiak-Sochańska Monika , Mroczkowska Dorota , Kubacka Małgorzata
Published: November 2022

Celem artykułu jest rekonstrukcja doświadczeń emocjonalnych pracujących zawodowo rodziców w kontekście zmian wywołanych przez pandemię COVID-19, związanych z rozmyciem czasowych i przestrzennych granic między pracą zawodową a życiem prywatnym. Autorki stawiają tezę, że konfiguracja praca zawodowa–rodzina stanowi kluczowy czynnik pośredniczący pomiędzy kryzysem makrospołecznym (globalnym) a kondycją emocjonalną jednostek. Ramy teoretyczne podjętych analiz wyznaczają teorie obszarów granicznych (ang. boundary theory i work-family border theory) wzbogacone o wybrane założenia teorii z zakresu socjologii emocji sytuujących się na pograniczu podejść interakcjonistycznego i kulturowego. Podstawę empiryczną artykułu stanowią badania własne obejmujące wywiady pogłębione z pracującymi zawodowo rodzicami co najmniej jednego dziecka poniżej 12. roku życia, którzy na skutek pandemii pracowali w domu. Wnioski z badań pozwalają opisać warunki, w których na skutek działania procesów globalnych dochodzi do przekształceń w obszarach pracy zawodowej i życia rodzinnego, prowadzących do destabilizacji emocjonalnej jednostek. Wyniki badań pozwalają również sformułować głos w dyskusji dotyczącej teorii obszarów granicznych – opisujących relacje pomiędzy pracą zawodową a życiem prywatnym wobec narastającej złożoności, płynności i niepewności współczesnych powiązań między nimi.