bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Agus Moh. Najib’s Project and Ushul Fiqh Redesign: Interlinking of Islamic Law and Legal Sciece
Authors: Karimullah Suud Sarim
Published: November 2023

This study devels into the transformational efforts of Agus Moh Najib, a prolific Muslim intellectual and professor of ushul fiqh at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, in revitalizing and reforming the conceptual framework of ushul fiqh, which is the cornerstone of Islamic law in response to the complex challenges of modernity. The research conducted is a type of qualitative research with a descriptive-analytical review of various sources of literature that is equipped with a philosophical study through the data analysis method used is content analysis. The findings of this study highlight the ongoing process of redesigning ushul fiqh initiated by Agus Moh Najib is directed to bring closer and interconnect between Islamic law and legal science in general. He also sits the position of Islamic law in proportion between the sacred dimension and the profane dimension. Redesign of ushul fiqh as the foundation for jurisprudence and Islamic law is an urgent step to be done because the changing conditions and situations, time and place as a result of these factors, have invited a variety of serious problems related to jurisprudence and Islamic law. In contrast, the method of ijtihad developed by reformers of legal thinkers in answering various issues of modern times has not been satisfactory.[Penelitian ini mengupas upaya transformasional Agus Moh Najib, seorang intelektual muslim yang produktif dan guru besar ushul fiqh di UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, dalam merevitalisasi dan mereformasi kerangka konseptual ushul fiqh, yang merupakan landasan hukum dalam Islam guna menjawab berbagai tantangan modernitas yang begitu kompleks. Penelitian yang dilakukan adalah jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan tinjauan deskriptif analitik terhadap berbagai sumber pustaka yang dilengkapi dengan kajian filosofis melalui metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah content analysis. Temuan penelitian ini menyoroti proses konsep redesain ushul fiqh yang digagas oleh Agus Moh Najib diarahkan untuk mendekatkan dan menginterkoneksikan antara hukum Islam dan keilmuan hukum pada umumnya. Dia juga mendudukkan posisi hukum Islam secara proporsional antara dimensi sakral dan dimensi profan. Redesain ushul fiqh sebagai fondasi bagi fiqh dan hukum Islam merupakan langkah yang urgen untuk dilakukan sebab terjadinya perubahan kondisi dan situasi, waktu dan tempat sebagai akibat dari faktor-faktor tersebut, telah mengundang berbagai masalah serius berkaitan dengan fiqh dan hukum Islam. Sedangkan metode ijtihad yang dikembangkan para pembaharu pemikir hukum dalam menjawab berbagai problematika zaman modern saat ini belum juga memuaskan.]
Generation "Z's Perception of Religious Moderation and Tendency to Choose Religious Studies in Indonesia
Authors: Abdul Hopid  , Sama alee Abdunrorma , Nur Anisyah Rachmaningtyas  , Hanif Cahyo Adi Kistoro
Published: November 2023

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to reveal the potential interest tendency of Gen Z in choosing the theme of religious studies, when Gen Z has an open character but does not want to be bound by a religious system that is too strict based on student experience.
Design/methods/approach – This type of research is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The focus of this phenomenological research is the researcher's curiosity about students' experiences in behavior and the extent of their perceptions related to the selection of religious studies in successive time series that occur to respondents. Respondents in this study consisted of 40 students from different schools. The respondents were selected by purposive sampling. The data analysis used is based on Bogdan and Biklen's method.   
Findings – The experience of students in participating in the study tends to lead to themes that are easy to enjoy such as the theme of fiqh and akhlaq. This diversity shows the openness and openness of this shows the potential for more moderation in religious views and attitudes.
Research implications/limitations – Opening up knowledge is related to awareness of the importance of choosing religious studies, especially for the younger generation or known as Gen Z. Therefore, it is important to help teenagers to choose places for religious studies that do not lead to radicalism to the point of destroying proper understanding. Apart from that, the first step to start is through school. Schools should be more responsive and increase their sensitivity regarding student potential.
Originality/value – This research still has limitations, especially in collecting the number of respondents. Hopefully future researchers can minimize this deficiency, and subsequent research can be more perfect. Apart from that, future researchers can also measure the extent of religious literacy in students so that the studies that can be given can be measured well.
YAPAY ZEKA TABANLI CHATBOT HİZMETİNİN KULLANICI ALIŞKANLIK VE DAVRANIŞLARI ÜZERİNE ETKİLERİ VE BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: Doğu Yıldıran Yasemin , Erdem Şakir
Published: November 2023

Günümüzde yapay zeka kullanan sistemlerin yaygınlaşması ve daha fazla kullanıcının günlük yaşantısında farklı alanlarda yer bulmasıyla tüketici davranışları üzerinde etkileri artmaktadır. Dijital kullanıcılar, daha fazla kontrol sahibi olduğu ve ihtiyaç duyduğu bilgiye hızlı ulaştığı sistemleri tercih etmektedir. Bu da sorunsuz etkileşim ve kişiselleştirme olanağı sunan chatbotların kullanımını arttırmıştır. Bu bağlamda bu araştırma çalışmasının asıl amacı; kavramsal açıdan Kişilerarası Davranış Teorisi ve E-S-QUAL ölçeğine dayanarak kullanıcıların chatbot kullanım niyeti ve alışkanlıklarını incelemek, onlarda kullanım davranışı oluşup oluşmadığını gözlemlemek ve kullanım niyeti oluşturan etmenleri ortaya koymaktır. Araştırma örneği için Türkiye’de çok kullanılan, yapay zeka tabanlı chatbot hizmeti sunan, bir e-ticaret platformundan alışveriş yapmış kullanıcılara erişilerek çevrimiçi anket yapılmış ve toplanan 319 geçerli anket analize dahil edilmiştir. Yapılan analizlerin sonucunda “Göreceli Avantaj” faktörünün “Kullanım Niyet”ini, “Kullanım Niyeti” ve “Alışkanlık” faktörlerinin “Davranış”ı etkilediği görülmüş ayrıca aracılık analizlerinde de ilişki tespit edilmiştir.
Investigating User Preferences towards Visualization Types with a Focus on Neuroticism and its Implications on Mental Health
Authors: Zanan Muhammad Faris Basheer Mohd , Aziz Madihah Sheikh Abdul , Luhana Krishan Kumar , Keerio Imran Khan , Shah Asadullah
Published: November 2023

This study delves into the importance of visualizing mental health data to attain a comprehensive understanding of psychological disorders through the means of data storytelling and information visualization. Utilizing the Five Factor Model, the article investigates the correlation between two prevalent mental health conditions, depression and anxiety, with a specific focus on the neuroticism trait. The researchers aim to underscore the potential of data-driven techniques in shaping mental health interventions and promoting a deeper comprehension of these conditions by exploring the association between neuroticism and various visualization approaches. To achieve this objective, the study employs quantitative research methods to support population association analysis, cause-and-effect analysis, and the assessment of the link between independent and dependent variables. The findings show that neuroticism has no relationship to any sort of visualization types, and this paper presented several explanations for the lack of a relationship between visualization type and neuroticism.
Healthcare Logistics System Planning for Facility Location of Aging Society
Authors: Amchang Chompoonut , Suraraksa Juthathip
Published: November 2023

Healthcare facility location management is essential to the public infrastructure, particularly as it relates to access to the healthcare system. Therefore, the locations of primary healthcare centers (PHCs) must be sufficient to accommodate the size of the elderly population in the future. Thailand is entering an aging society. Most of research studied to improve service quality of healthcare more than consider amount of location of PHCs. So, the purpose of this study was to applied a geographic information system (GIS) to study coverage area of accessing to health facility location under condition of increasing elderly population. It analyzed by using the Dijkstra Algorithm and concept of last mile delivery center.  For the elderly population, this research applied auto regression to forecast elderly population.  The study found the population of elderly people will increase in every district by 2025, with the highest increase being in Khlong Sam Wa. The original locations point of PHCs in Bangkok included 145 locations, which can accommodate an area for the elderly to access a PHC. Health services need to be easily accessible by walking in 5-15 minutes [1]. Thus, the problem is the current locations of PHCs are insufficient to support a future aging society. This research applied the location of Covid-19 vaccine distribution model (CVDM) to support the positioning of healthcare services. The CVDM comprised 191 pharmacies/clinics then analysis the service coverage area. The point of location CVDM and PHCs which showed health services coverage by comparing walking times. This modal can increase service covering of walking in 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 15 minutes of 4.34%, 11.78% and 20.35%, respectively. The efficiency of service cover-age for primary and secondary medical care for elder can be improved if the location of health service centers is increased.
Automation of Construction Projects through Application of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Sarkar Debasis
Published: November 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) have resulted in evolving the Architecture Construction Engineering (AEC) industry in several ways. In order to improve a number of facets of AEC, AI aids in automated data collecting and data analysis approaches. This paper aims at exploring the possible applications of AI and development of a prototype for application of AI in complex mega construction projects of India. Two sensors are used in this research like motion sensor and Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID). Within its range of danger zone, the motion sensor will automatically detect any human being or animal. Since the body heat produced by an animal or human being is released as infrared radiation. It has a pyroelectric sensor that can detect motions. It only functions by identifying the infrared signal produced by the heat energy. The findings of this study reveal that RFID can be very widely used in construction safety. Also, RFID deals with location, real-time tracking, and personal warning systems. The developed prototype's findings support the platform's viability for use at actual locations for improved safety management.
Effects of Nursing Guidance About Venipuncture Versus Ordinary Syringe, A Comparative Study On Rates of Phlebotomy Hematoma
Authors: Hassan Anaam Mohammed , Mohammed Ghada Thabet , Hefnawy Gehan Refat , Khalil Shaymaa Sayed
Published: November 2023

Objective: To assess the effects of nursing guidance about Venipuncture versus ordinary syringe, a Comparative Study on Rates of phlebotomy hematoma. Background: In order to reducing the incidence of phlebotomy hematoma, nurses should receive comprehensive training regarding appropriate blood sampling  Study design and methods: Pre-posttest, comparative study design using a quasi-experimental design for both groups. Setting: The surgery departments at Assiut University Hospital. Subjects: There were 40 nurses in total coverage, and 100 randomly selected patients underwent blood sample. The nurses and patients were split into two equal groups. Tools: (I): Patients' assessment (personnel and clinical data), (II): Easy hematoma degree classification and (III) Nurses' awareness questionnaire (demographic characteristics, knowledge, and observation checklist). Results: A statistically significant difference the venipuncture and ordinary syringe groups regarding the rates of phlebotomy hematoma (wound quality of life and wound healing) with a significant correlation between them. Moreover, a statistically significant difference between nurses' knowledge and practice of applying the nursing guidance pre- and post-test.  Conclusion: The nursing guidance had a beneficial impact on nurses' knowledge and practice, and it improved the rates of phlebotomy hematoma occurrence among patients who underwent venipuncture compared to the other group using an ordinary syringe Implications for research, policy, and practice: Enhance nurses' knowledge and practice, offer ongoing education and in-service training program to the surgery departments. Apply venipuncture to blood sampling to reduce the risk of phlebotomy hematomas.
Calculation of Structures Lying On an Anisotropic Basis
Authors: N Dyussembayev I. , Z Nigmetov M. , K Suimenova M. , I Izbassar A. , A Dyussembayev
Published: November 2023

The definition of the nucleus and the influence function of a transversally isotropic half-space is considered.  Expressions of deflection and internal forces in an infinite base plate are obtained, taking into account their deepening into the rock mass, as well as the effect of the anisotropy of the base on the distribution of deflections and internal forces. The results obtained serve as a reference for the reconciliation of the results obtained by numerical and computer methods. This calculation algorithm allows us to estimate the bearing capacity of an anisotropic soil base.
Lean-Based Design and Analysis of a Continuous Improvement Engineering Approach for Jordanian Land Transport Industry
Authors: AL-Tahat Mohammad D. , Mohammed Mohammed Juma
Published: November 2023

For an open, competitive, and lean economy, especially in industrialized development nations like Jordan, competitiveness, efficiency, and low global transportation costs are crucial. It is vital to address these concerns to sustain lean transportation services. This paper intends to present a lean-based analysis of a continuous improvement approach for Jordanian land transport industry, the aim behind that is to improve the overall effectiveness of the Jordanian land transportation sector. The research uses the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) as a lean tool to fill the knowledge gap between theory and practice and to shed light on the continual improvements of Jordan's land transportation sector. Five of the largest land transportation companies have provided data, which has been gathered using primary and secondary data sources. Managers, drivers, and operations officers are polled using a 65-question Five-Point-Likert survey. The research looks at how the cost of transportation, customer satisfaction, safety, management emphasis, travel time, and driving abilities affect overall effectiveness. Operations, technical, and managerial efficiency are the metrics used to evaluate efficiency. Eight hypotheses between three efficiency measures and six independent variables are brought up. Correlations, tolerance tests, and Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) multicollinearity tests validate and confirm the findings. The research identifies significant barriers impeding the effectiveness of Jordan's land transportation industry and seeks to close the gap between theory and practice. Future research plans to investigate how other Jordanian service sectors measure their efficiency because the developed approach is useful and applicable.
Pneumatic press machine Rice bran oil Extractor for a Pilot scale and its potential for the SME Scale: Performance of Yield and Anthocyanin Content
Authors: Nugrahani Ratri Ariatmi , Hendrawati Tri Yuni , Hasyim Ummul Habibah , Sari Fatma , Saputra Muhammad Ilham , Busratama Afryan , Ramadhani Annisyah
Published: November 2023

: Rice is a food crop that serves as a source of energy. As an edible food, the rice skin is separated, which produces solid waste in the form of rice bran. Generally, the rice bran produced from the rice milling process is 8-12%. Rice bran is only used for animal feed. Rice bran contains various vitamins and antioxidants, one of which is anthocyanins. The benefits of anthocyanins include natural pH indicators, natural dyes usually used in food and beverages, and anticancer. Extraction in this study using a pneumatic press machine for pilot scale and the other aim of this research were study the potential of SME (small and medium enterprises) Scale.  The analysis of rice bran oil is conducted by the Spectrophotometric method. The variables used in the extraction process in this study were pressures of 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 bars and stabilization time of 8, 11, 14, 17 and 20 minutes with a pressure of 7 bar on the yield and the content of anthocyanins. The obtained yield is at the 7 bar, which was 6.45%. The yield shows that the pressure is related to the yield of rice bran oil. It shows that the highest anthocyanin content was obtained at the optimum stabilization time is 20 minutes with an anthocyanin content of 36.9 mg/kg.  The capacity of this press machine is 5 kg, so by using the ratio of rice bran: solvent (1: 7), if the maximum raw material that can be processed is 625 gr and 4375 gr solvent, a yield of 40.3125 gr will be obtained. This value shows the potential for using a pneumatic press machine as a pilot scale extractor for SME (Small Medium Entreprise) needs
Automated Classification of Bacterial and Fungus Infection in Crops
Authors: Raja S. , Kumar C. Ashok
Published: November 2023

The classification of diseases in the crops and plants are very interesting research area in the field of agricultural image processing. The diseases and the parasite infections present in the crops will multiply uncontrollably if left unnoticed. Hence the detection of such infection at the early stage is imperative for the benefit of the productivity of the crop yield. Automating this process is a cumbersome task as it needs intense mechanism and process to identify the type of infection (normal to abnormal). This paper introduces a new method using gray level co-occurrence matrix GLCM to extract the defects from the images of the crop. The proposed algorithm categorizes the images into two classes (normal and abnormal) and the extracted features are then modeled using support vector machines, decision tree and k-nearest neighbor algorithms. The experimental result showcased that the decision tree performed with 98%accuracy in classifying the abnormal crops and outscored the other two algorithms by a good margin.
Molecular Identification of Potent Antimicrobial Marine Fungi from Manginapudi Beach (Machilipatnam, India)
Authors: Shabana Syed , Satya Alapati Krishna
Published: November 2023

The primary objective of this study is to isolate and characterize marine fungi exhibiting antimicrobial properties, collected from Manginapudi Beach located in Machilipatnam along the Indian coast of the Bay of Bengal. The present investigation involved the isolation of marine fungi from seawater samples, with a 0.1 ml sample residue being introduced onto various fungal growth media. These isolated fungi were identified using the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) region. Subsequently, phylogenetic analysis was conducted using MEGA-X to elucidate the relationships between the isolates and closely related species available in the NCBI-GenBank database. The crude extracts of these isolated marine fungi were then prepared and evaluated for their antimicrobial efficacy against various test organisms. Four fungal isolates, namely SS7, SS9, SS10, and SS11, exhibited a 100% similarity match and were conclusively identified as Fusarium incarnatum (SS7), Hamigera insecticola (SS9), Talaromyces tratensis (SS10), and Neurospora crassa (SS11). Notably, this study reports the first-time presence of Acremonium persicinum, Fusarium equiseti, F. incarnatum, F. pernambucanum, Hamigera avellanea, H. insecticola, and Talaromyces tratensis in the Manginapudi Beach region. Among the findings, the ethyl acetate extract of T. tratensis (SS10) demonstrated a significant zone of inhibition, measuring 22.1±0.28 mm against Candida albicans. Similarly, Acremonium persicinum (SS6) exhibited the highest zone of inhibition (29.8±0.26 mm) against Escherichia coli. The outcomes of this study strongly indicate that Manginapudi Beach serves as a valuable repository of marine fungi displaying significant antimicrobial potential. To fully substantiate and utilize this potential, additional investigation is required to isolate and thoroughly characterize the active components within these crude extracts. This in-depth analysis will offer conclusive evidence regarding the bioactive properties of marine fungi.
Impact of Corporate Governance Attributes on Dividend Payout: A Study of Indian Corporate Sector
Authors: Kaur Harpreet , Malhotra Ruchi
Published: November 2023

The paper examines the impact of corporate governance attributes on the dividend payout of Indian corporate sector. The study considered corporate firms from five major sectors which are pharmaceutical, FMCG, automobile, textile and IT. The top fifteen firms have chosen for the sample which are listed on S&P BSE Index from the year 2010-11 to 2019-20. The collected data has been analyzed using GLS regression technique. Some variables of corporate governance such as board size, board independence and ownership structure taken as independent variables and dividend payout ratio is considered as dependent variable. The results of the study exhibited that there is significant and positive impact of corporate governance elements on dividend policy except board independence which is negatively associated to dividend payout. The study revealed that corporate governance practices aid to eliminate agency problem between management and shareholders.
Upaya Realisasi One China Policy melalui ECFA (Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement)
Authors: Arif Ramadhan M. Syamsul , Siyar Siyar
Published: November 2023

Despite many historical similarities, China and Taiwan experience a non-harmonious bilateral relationship. The two countries, which still have political differences, are trying to establish a relationship through the economic aspect. Until the establishment of the ECFA (Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement) which integrates China-Taiwan economic relations. However, researchers see that this is not only economical aspect, but also China’s effort to realize One China Policy. This study seeks to explore Chinese government efforts to realize One China Policy through ECFA. To convey a proper analysis, this study uses the concept of Commercial Diplomacy. By using a qualitative approach and documentation techniques to collect data, the data were analyzed using Milles and Huberman's data analysis techniques. Researchers found some evidence that; The ECFA leads to the realization of the One China Policy. It is evident from the four categories of efforts by the Chinese Government to realize ECFA, namely in the fields of intelligence, networking and public relations, implementation contract negotiators, and problem solving.
KEBIJAKAN ARAB SAUDI DALAM MERESPON PERANG HARGA MINYAK TERHADAP RUSIA PADA TAHUN 2020
Authors: Pamalina Lapasa Amanca , Ismail Zaky
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi perumusan kebijakan luar negeri Arab Saudi dalam merespon perang harga minyak terhadap Rusia pada tahun 2020, implementasi kebijakan tersebut serta dampak yang ditimbulkan. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian eksplanatif serta menggunakan data yang didapat dari wawancara, studi kepustakaan, dan penelusuran berbasis internet. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori kebijakan luar negeri yang digagas oleh Marijke breuning. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perumusan kebijakan peningkatan produksi minyak serta pemangkasan harga minyak yang dilakukan Arab Saudi didasarkan atas beberapa alasan, yakni personalitas Pangeran Mohammed bin Salman sebagai Putra Mahkota, pemerintah yang mengendalikan Saudi Aramco, gagalnya kesepakatan OPEC karena penolakan Rusia, peningkatan produksi minyak oleh Rusia pasca gagalnya kesepakatan OPEC serta perekonomian yang terdampak pandemi COVID-19. Implementasi dari kebijakan tersebut adalah Arab Saudi melakukan peningkatan produksi minyak sebesar 13 juta barel per hari serta pemangkasan harga minyak sebesar US$ 6-8 per barel. Sedangkan dampak dari kebijakan tersebut adalah pasokan minyak menjadi berlebih hingga kehabisan tanki penyimpanan minyak, harga minyak merosot tajam, pendapatan Saudi menurun, penggunaan cadangan devisa besar-besaran, terdapat perubahan kebijakan fiskal saat pandemi COVID-19, pengangguran meningkat, hingga hubungan Arab Saudi dengan Rusia yang tidak harmonis saat perang harga minyak terjadi.
STRATEGIC SEALIFT VESSEL IMPORT’S EFFECT ON THE PHILIPPINES-INDONESIA MILITARY COOPERATION
Authors: M. Fuad Hasan Alfarizi  , Hidayatullah Nur Luthfi
Published: November 2023

This research discusses the Philippines-Indonesia military cooperation which was influenced by the Philippines’ policy to upgrade its national defense equipment by importing Strategic Sealift Vessels from Indonesia. The authors argue that the Philippines’ decision to import Strategic Sealift Vessels from Indonesia has significant impact towards developing military cooperation between the two countries. This research used a descriptive qualitative method with documentation and literature studies data collection techniques. This research elaborates on the concepts of international trade and military cooperation to describe the correlation between the Philippines’ import policy and military cooperation between the Philippines and Indonesia. This study concludes that the Philippines-Indonesia military cooperation before the import of Strategic Sealift Vessel was only motivated by political and security motives aimed at protecting both countries’ territories from internal and external threats. Meanwhile, the Philippines-Indonesia military cooperation after the import of Strategic Sealift Vessels was motivated by political, security and economic motives as well. It was discovered that the Philippines held a tender for warships import, which was won by Indonesia with USD 90 million worth in 2014. Afterwards, both countries agreed on a logistics and defense industrial cooperation with commitment to improve the economy in 2016. Finally, both countries continued to extend their military cooperation by signing a contract on Strategic Sealift Vessels trade in addition to an agreement in the field of defense and security in 2021.
THE IMPACT OF NAFTA IN MEXICO
Authors: Hesti Eka Denata  , Novera Luthfiani  , Fatimatuz Zahro
Published: November 2023

This research paper aims to analyze the impact of regionalism and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) trading system on the Mexican economy. This analysis uses Mexican economic data from before and after the implementation of NAFTA to analyze its impact on the Mexican economy. Mexico experienced good economic growth after the implementation of NAFTA. Although the impact was not evenly distributed across all economic sectors, the manufacturing and export sectors experienced good growth as NAFTA provided easier access to the US market. The positive impact of the implementation of NAFTA on the Mexican economy was an increase in the flow of foreign investment into Mexico. This agreement opened the door for foreign companies to invest and help in the development of certain sectors such as manufacturing and automotive in Mexico. However, Mexico also faces challenges with the NAFTA agreement. One of them is vulnerability to international market instability and the United States' changing trade policies. In addition, some sectors of the Mexican economy still face systematic barriers and inequities in the distribution of economic benefits.
Collaboration with local fieldworkers to support remote collection of high quality audio speech data
Authors: Almbark Rana , Hellmuth Sam , Brown Georgina
Published: November 2023

In 2022 we planned speech data collection with speakers of Syrian and Jordanian dialects to inform an updated Syrian Arabic dialectology in response to sustained displacement of millions of Syrians. The pandemic imposed remote data collection, but an internet-based approach also facilitated recruitment with this highly distributed speech community. Their vulnerable situation brings barriers, however, since most prospective participants have limited internet data and rarely use email. We collected self-recorded short audio files in which participants read scripted materials and described pictures. Three platforms were tested: Gorilla, Phonic and Awesome Voice Recorder (AVR, smartphone app). Gorilla/Phonic offer stimulus presentation advantages, so were piloted thoroughly, but the audio quality obtained was not suitable for phonetic analysis, ruling out their use in the main study. AVR yields full spectrum wav files but requires participants to submit files by email, so we recruited local fieldworkers to support participants with recording and file submission. We asked fieldworkers and participants about their experience of working with us, through surveys and interviews. The results confirm fieldworker involvement was crucial to the success of the project which generated high quality audio data, suitable for phonetic analysis, from 134 speakers within three months (Almbark, Hellmuth, & Brown, forthcoming).
Total Antioxidant Potential, Total Phenolic Profile and Cytotoxic Activity Against Brain Cancer: Melocan and Galdirik
Authors: Al Yassine Diaa , El Massri Nourhane , Demircan Gunnur , Bulut Gulay , Akin Demet , Tacer-Caba Zeynep
Published: November 2023

Research background. Brain cancer is known to be one of the most difficult types of cancer to cure. It has a serious impact on the lives of diagnosed people due to the insufficient treatment options and their side effects. The search for new alternative treatments is therefore ongoing. Melocan (Smilax excelsa L.) and galdirik (Trachystemon orientalis) are of great importance in both traditional culinary culture and traditional medicine around the Black Sea; however, the knowledge about their antioxidant and cytotoxic effects remains fairly limited.
Experimental approach. The aim of this study is to determine the antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of Smilax excelsa and Trachystemon orientalis on the C6 glioblastoma cell line. The plants of Smilax excelsa and Trachystemonorientalis were dried and extracted and then their total phenolic content (TPC) and phenolic profiles were studied. In addition, their total antioxidant status (TAS) and total oxidant status (TOS) were determined using an assay kit. We also analysed the total antioxidant activity (TAA) using the DPPH radical scavenging assay and the cytotoxic effect on the glioma cells using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium (MTT) assay.
Results and conclusions. According to the results, the water extracts of Smilax excelsa and Trachystemon orientalis had higher TPC (expressed in gallic acid equivalents on dry mass basis: 1158.17 and 262 mg/100 g, respectively) than the ethanol extracts. TAA expressed in Trolox equivalents on dry mass basis was 192.86 and 131.92 mg/100 g for Smilax excelsa and Trachystemon orientalis, respectively. The MTT assay showed that Trachystemon orientalis had a greater cytotoxic effect. In conclusion, the findings of the current study are promising for the development of new drugs.
Novelty and scientific contribution. This is the first study that aims to evaluate the potential cytotoxic activity of two local Turkish plants, Smilax excelsa and Trachystemon orientalis, against C6 glioblastoma cells. The results confirm that both plants could be used as good therapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer in the future.
1918’den 2023’e Türkiye-Azerbaycan İlişkilerinin Askeri Boyutu
Authors: Özsoy Bahar
Published: November 2023

Jeopolitik konumu ve yer altı kaynakları ile Güney Kafkasya özellikle 19. yüzyıldan itibaren bölgesel ve küresel güçlerin rekabet alanına dönüşmüş, uzun yıllar Sovyet hakimiyetinin etkili olduğu bölgede 20.yüzyılın sonlarında üç Kafkas ülkesi (Azerbaycan, Gürcistan, Ermenistan) bağımsızlığını kazanmıştır. Bağımsızlığın ilk yıllarında bölge devletleri bir yandan siyasi ve ekonomik krizlerle karşı karşıya kalırlarken diğer yandan uluslararası sisteme entegre olmanın yollarını aramışlardır. Söz konusu krizler Ermenistan ile savaş halindeki Azerbaycan açısından oldukça olumsuz sonuçlara yol açmış, askerî kapasitenin eksikliği Birinci Karabağ Savaşı’nın kaybedilmesine yol açmıştır. İlişkilerini ‘bir millet iki devlet’ söylemi üzerine inşa eden Türkiye ve Azerbaycan askerî iş birliğinin geçmişi Kafkas İslam Ordusu’nun 1918 yılında Bakü’yü işgalden kurtarmasına dayanmaktadır. Çok geçmeden Azerbaycan’ın Sovyet egemenliğine girmesi nedeniyle sonlanan askerî ilişkiler 1991 yılındaki bağımsızlığın ardından yeniden kurulmuştır. Eğitim ve teknik konulardan tatbikatlara bir çok alanda sürdürülen askerî ve savunma alanındaki işbirlikleri özellikle son on yılda genişlemiştir. Bu çalışma İkinci Karabağ Savaşı’nın kazanılmasında Azerbaycan’ın Türkiye ile olan askeri iş birliğinin belirleyici olduğunu iddia etmektedir. Bu kapsamda kökleri 100 yıl öncesine dayanan Türkiye-Azerbaycan askerî ilişkileri tarihsel perspektiften ele alınacak ve Azerbaycan’ın askerî kapasitesi değerlendirilecektir. Bunun yanında çalışmada İkinci Karabağ Savaşı ile derinleşen iş birliği imkanlarına ve geleceğe yönelik beklentilere yer verilecektir.
ÖĞRETMEN ADAYLARININ STEM FARKINDALIK VE ÖZYETERLİK İNANÇLARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: YILDIRIM Pelin , DOYMUŞ Kemal
Published: November 2023

Bu araştırmanın birincil amacı öğretmen adaylarının STEM farkındalıkları ve özyeterlik inançlarını cinsiyet ve bölüm değişkenlerine göre incelemek olup araştırmanın ikincil amacı ise öğretmen adaylarının öğretmenliğe ilişkin özyeterlik inançları ve STEM farkındalıkları arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemektir. Nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden korelasyon araştırma modelinin kullanıldığı bu araştırmanın çalışma grubunu fen bilgisi, sınıf, ilköğretim matematik ve sosyal bilgiler öğretmenliği öğretmen adayları oluşturmaktadır. Kişisel Bilgi Formu, FeTeMM Farkındalık Ölçeği ve Öğretmen Özyeterlik İnancı Ölçeği araştırma verilerinin toplanmasında kullanılmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin analizinde çok değişkenli varyans analizi (MANOVA), betimsel istatistik ve korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları sonunda öğretmen adaylarının STEM farkındalıklarının iyi düzeyde olduğu, cinsiyet ve bölüm değişkenlerine göre farklılık gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Bu kapsamda öğretmen adaylarının STEM farkındalıklarının kadınlar lehine daha yüksek olduğu ve fen bilgisi ve matematik öğretmenliği öğretmen adaylarının STEM farkındalıklarının sosyal bilgiler bölümü öğretmen adaylarından anlamlı derecede daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bunun yanında öğretmen adaylarının öğretmenliğe ilişkin özyeterlik inançlarının iyi düzeyde olduğu, cinsiyet değişkeni açısından anlamlı farklılık göstermediği ve bölüm değişkenine göre sosyal özyeterlik açısından anlamlı farklılık gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Fen bilgisi ve matematik öğretmenliği öğretmen adaylarının sosyal özyeterliklerinin sınıf öğretmenliği bölümü öğretmen adaylarına göre anlamlı derecede daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Öte yandan öğretmen adaylarının STEM farkındalık ve özyeterliklerine ilişkin genel ortalamaları arasında pozitif yönlü düşük düzeyde anlamlı ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma sonunda sosyal bilgiler öğretmen adaylarının STEM farkındalıklarının artırılması ve sınıf öğretmenliği öğretmen adaylarının sosyal özyeterliklerinin artırılması için önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Analysis and Description of Ancient Sources of Speech Culture
Authors: Hikmatxon Ahmedova
Published: November 2023

The article reflects on the essence of examples of folk oral creativity in speech etiquette and culture, such as short, capacious, shallow, clear, meaningful, meaningful, logical, truthful, effective speech.
A Short Review: Divulge on Growth Heritage of Biochemically Isolated Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Types, Risks, and Therapeutics Roles
Authors: Amber Khan  , Muhammad Abubakar  , Hafiza Malaika Arif  , Abdul Salam  , Saleem Awan  , Areeb Anwar Usmani  , Rooma Ayyoub  , Assad Ullah
Published: November 2023

Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine’s progression and benefits are based on harvesting healthy stem cells for their remarkable therapeutic effects. In context with tissue rehabilitation and repair, stem cells are a key vehicle for cellular therapies. This review paper aims to report a protocol for the isolation of a homogenous population of murine Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stem cells (mAd-MSCs) their identification, growth characteristics, proliferation, types, risk factors as well as their therapeutic roles. Various assays are discussed here to check the properties, proliferation, and differentiation of ad-MSCs. Ad-MSCs are found to be associated with angiogenesis, regenerative abilities (wound healing and tissue repairing), suppressing the immune system during autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular illness, cartilage repair, and potential therapeutic cellular carriers for targeted and specific drug delivery particularly in the treatment of cancer. Hence, ad-MSCs due to their vast purposes could be utilized to achieve therapeutic goals in the field of medicine
Green Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles were Obtained from the Extract of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Leaves by Supercritical Extraction Using Microwave Method
Authors: SERDAR Gönül
Published: November 2023

In this study, pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) leaf extract and 2% (w/v) aqueous solutions isolated by SFE extraction and microwave extraction were used to create silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The pomegranate was grown in Turkey's Eastern Black Sea region. AgNO3 solution (0.25, 0.5, and 1 mM) received separate additions of 0.1 and 0.2 mL extract before being microwave-irradiated. Ag nanoparticles made using green chemical techniques were characterized by UV-Visible, , XRD, TEM, Zetasizer and FT-IR. By analyzing the plasmon resonance absorption (SPR) spectra by the UV-Visible technique, the ideal circumstances were identified. The face-centered cubic crystalline silver nanostructures' lattice planes (111), (200), (220), and (311) show that the different Bragg reflection peaks occurred at 2 values of 38.1°, 44.3°, 64.6°, and 77.6°. The average particle size of Ag nanoparticles produced by microwave extraction in an aqueous medium was 86.020.5788 nm, the zeta potential was -140.777 mV, and the polydispersity index was 0.4050.224, according to the results of zeta-Sizer study. The UV-vis absorption spectra of the AuNP solutions, which were kept in a refrigerator, barely altered and remained constant for roughly 4-5 months.
Starość jednak chorobą? Kontrowersje wokół nowej Międzynarodowej Statystycznej Klasyfikacji Chorób i Problemów Zdrowotnych ICD-11
Authors: Wieczorkowksa Magdalena
Published: November 2023

Podczas prac nad nową rewizją Międzynarodowej Statystycznej Klasyfikacji Chorób i Problemów Zdrowotnych ICD-11 zaproponowano, by biologiczne starzenie się uznać za chorobę. Wprawdzie w literaturze przedmiotu pisano o biomedykalizacji starości i starzenia się (m.in. Estes i Binney), jednak decyzja o zrównaniu procesu biologicznego starzenia się ze stanem choroby i oficjalne jej legitymizowanie w ramach klasyfikacji ICD wydaje się mieć poważne konsekwencje dla postrzegania schyłkowej fazy ludzkiego życia. Propozycja ostatecznego umedycznienia starości i starzenia się znalazła zwolenników i przeciwników. Celem artykułu jest analiza dyskusji toczącej się na łamach czasopism naukowych i w przestrzeni medialnej w oparciu o rekonstrukcję stanowisk oraz argumenty używane przez zwolenników, jak i przeciwników biomedykalizacji starości. Zwolennicy medykalizacji starości wskazywali na realne korzyści płynące z uznania biologicznego starzenia się za chorobę (efektywna dystrybucja leków nakierowanych na tę „chorobę”, ubezpieczenia pozwalające na pokrycie kosztów jej leczenia). Krytycy tego podejścia podkreślali ageistyczne nastawienie jego propagatorów i wskazywali na takie konsekwencje jak dalsze wykluczenie osób starszych z życia społecznego i usług zdrowotnych, a także nierówności zdrowotnych w starzejących się społeczeństwach. Realizacja powyższego celu pozwoli także na wskazanie wielowymiarowych konsekwencji medykalizacji biologicznego starzenia się.
Życie i praca za granicą w zdrowiu i w chorobie
Authors: Pawlak-Kałuzińska Agnieszka
Published: November 2023

Artykuł stanowi prezentację wstępnych, częściowych wyników badań przeprowadzanych w ramach projektu badawczego pt. (Nie)zdrowi migranci zarobkowi – osamotnienie, stres i choroba podczas emigracji zarobkowej oraz podejmowane strategie zaradcze realizowanego od sierpnia 2022 roku. Jednym z celów badania jest poznanie opinii migrantów i migrantek na temat stanu ich zdrowia przed emigracją oraz w trakcie trwania emigracji, a także strategii podejmowanych w celu utrzymania zdrowia i strategii podejmowanych w przypadku wystąpienia choroby. Obecnie próba liczy 150 osób, z których więcej niż połowa przebywa na emigracji od ponad 10 lat. Do oceny stanu zdrowia migrantów wykorzystano zarówno wskaźniki subiektywne, jak i deklaracje dotyczące obiektywnych wskaźników zdrowia. Badani migranci w momencie udania się na emigrację w większości cieszyli się bardzo dobrym lub dobrym stanem zdrowia, a więc w badanej próbie wystąpił efekt zdrowego migranta. Obecnie stan ich zdrowia ulega stopniowemu pogarszaniu się. Badani zgłaszają liczne dolegliwości zdrowotne, jednak tylko co piąty z nich cierpi na chorobę przewlekłą. Respondenci zazwyczaj wysoko oceniają służbę zdrowia w kraju emigracji i – jeśli zajdzie taka potrzeba – korzystają z niej częściej niż ze służby zdrowia w Polsce. Stosują jednak przede wszystkim strategie dbałości o zdrowie i samoleczenia. Istotną zmienną różnicującą otrzymane wyniki jest płeć badanych.
Outsourcing w strukturze polskiego rynku politycznego
Authors: Kalinowski Marcin , Szymczak Damian
Published: November 2023

Celem artykułu jest próba oszacowania skali zjawiska outsourcingu politycznego w Polsce. Dodatkowe zadanie badawcze dotyczy poszukiwania odpowiedzi na pytanie, czy świadczenie płatnego doradztwa politycznego na rzecz partii politycznych jest zjawiskiem społecznie przejrzystym. Artykuł powstał w oparciu o analizę raportów dostępnych na stronie internetowej Państwowej Komisji Wyborczej oraz krytyczną analizę literatury przedmiotu.
Second hand w przemianie. Transformacja ideowo– motywacyjnego kontekstu sklepów z używaną odzieżą
Authors: Uklańska Katarzyna
Published: November 2023

Artykuł jest ujęciem zmiany znaczenia sklepów second hand w polskich warunkach w XXI w. Jego celem jest ukazanie przemiany ciucholandów w obrębie trzech płaszczyzn: idei towarzyszących tym sklepom, motywacji ich klientów oraz tożsamości, co wyraża nowe ich nazewnictwo, miejsce w przestrzeni publicznej oraz nowe zjawiska promujące drugi obieg ubrań. Analiza oparta jest na literaturze przedmiotu w badanym zakresie oraz zastanym dorobku empirycznym polskim i zagranicznym. Pozwoliła ona na sformułowanie wniosków o tym, że ciucholandy stanowią narzędzie idei zrównoważonej konsumpcji, co powoli dostrzegalne jest w motywacjach klientów tych sklepów. Także nazewnictwo, obecność w przestrzeni miejskiej i sposoby promocji nobilitują te sklepy, czyniąc z nich istotny element zrównoważonej konsumpcji.
Sens w pracy. Dlaczego ma znaczenie dla organizacji i o czym może świadczyć niezdolność do jego podtrzymania?
Authors: Kutyło Łukasz , Kubala Konrad
Published: November 2023

Przedmiotem uwagi w artykule uczyniliśmy poczucie sensu z wykonywanej pracy. Nie kwestionując wniosków wyłaniających się z badań psychologicznych, postanowiliśmy spojrzeć na nie z innej perspektywy i wskazać, dlaczego poczucie to jest tak ważne dla sprawnego funkcjonowania organizacji. To od niego wydaje się bowiem zależeć zaangażowanie zawodowe pracowników, a jego brak niesie ze sobą wzrost kosztów, które trzeba przeznaczyć na monitorowanie ich pracy (w skrajnych przypadkach prowadzi zaś do anomii organizacyjnej). Chcieliśmy także pokazać, że niezdolność niektórych organizacji do podtrzymywania czy kształtowania sensu może być przejawem bardziej złożonego problemu, świadczącego o istnieniu nieefektywnej kultury organizacyjnej (np. spowalniającej rozwój gospodarczy). Założenia te spróbowaliśmy udowodnić, korzystając z danych dotyczących 21 krajów europejskich, pochodzących z badania pt. Work Orientations, zrealizowanego w 2015 roku w ramach Generalnego Sondażu Społecznego.
Mediating Role of Positive and Negative Experiences in the Relationship Between Self-Competence and Regret among Adults
Authors: AKTU Yahya
Published: November 2023

Despite the distress of regret, regret emerges as an important figure in self-regulation and shaping one's future. Although regret has an important role in adults' lives, the literature on how this emotion is affected by self-competence and which mediating variables affect this relationship is limited. This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of negative and positive experiences in the relationship between self-competence and regret. The participants consisted of 572 individuals, including 402 females (70.3 %) and 170 males (29.7 %). The age of the participants ranged between 18 and 60 (25.34 ± 6.97). Correlation analyses revealed negatively relationship was determined between self-competence and regret, self-competence and negative experience as well. While positively correlation was found between self-competence and positive experience. The result of the analysis for the study model indicated that there was a mediating role of negative experience in the relationship between self-competence and regret. These results suggest that negative experience may be an underlying mechanism between self-competence and regret, and this experience can be exploited in therapeutic interventions.
Public Relations Implemented in Islamic Philanthropic Organizations at LAZISNU
Authors: Martha Zike , Hakim Lukman , Ihsani A. Fikri Amiruddin
Published: November 2023

Islamic philanthropic organizations have been the people’s choice to distribute Zakat, Infaq, and Shadaqah. However, only a few realize that public relations is essential to maintaining relationships with audiences. NU Care LAZISNU East Java implements a public relations strategy to maintain public trust. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of public relations concepts in the Islamic philanthropic institution of NU Care LAZISNU, East Java. NU Care LAZISNU East Java, with various excellent programs, tries to build and maintain public trust as an institution that collects people’s funds and carries out a humanitarian mission. Thus, this research wants to examine further characteristics of public relations in Islamic philanthropic institutions to get a positive branding image. The method used qualitative research through interview techniques, observation, and documentation from NU Care LAZISNU, Scientific and Practical Basics of Islamic Communication East Java. The theory used to analyze is relationship management. The study results show that implementing public relations in the Islamic philanthropic institution at NU Care LAZISNU, East Java, is based on ethics, credibility, openness, trust, involvement, and mutual benefit principles. It is because this institution’s policies, activities, and programs are closely related to Islamic teachings in the form of the implementation of Zakat, Infaq, and Shadaqah. The public relations strategies are institutional identity, community involvement, publications, and events.