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Autor jako „własność” tłumacza? Frank O’Hara, Piotr Sommer i krytyka (przekładu)
Authors: Waligóra Agnieszka
Published: March 2023

Author as Translator’s Property? Frank O’Hara, Piotr Sommer and the (Translational) Criticism

The aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between the author of an original work and the translator (and the target culture) not in a ‘traditional’ valuation that places the signatory of the work in the original language higher, but precisely from a reversed perspective. A case in point is the translation relationship between Frank O’Hara and Piotr Sommer, which has so far been analysed not from a translationist or philological perspective, but on the basis of the specificity of the reception of translations in the literary life of the 1980s and 1990s. The text therefore aims to examine the character that Sommer gave to O’Hara and the image of this character in the Polish reception, which will allow us to answer the question – can an author become “property” of a translator?
O przekładzie tekstów medialnych (prasowych) – krytycznie
Authors: Pstyga Alicja
Published: March 2023

On the Translation of Press Texts from the Critical Perspective

Researchers concentrating on the media discourse observe the need to approach translated press texts from the critical perspective, also taking into consideration their status and criteria of reliable evaluation. From the point of view of the specificity and degree of translation difficulty, these texts seem interesting and difficult due to linguistic factors. Besides, they are generally diverse and, in the translation process, they may undergo significant changes (not necessarily because of the translator’s interpretation). However, they are infrequently subjected to critical evaluation, being placed on the peripheries of translation studies.

The difficulties which researchers investigating the press discourse must (or would have to) face are therefore considerable. Like translators, researchers encounter problems of message condensation (imposed by editors), the media reality presented in the text and the points of view. Researchers must also analyze the function of the translated text, taking into consideration the reader’s perspective, which, as a rule, governs the translator’s decisions. Researchers should also assess the aesthetic values of the text, taking into account its multimodality. All these issues are discussed on the basis of Polish translations of Russian press texts.

The case study of selected texts and their translations illustrates problems resulting from the lack of clearly established criteria for translation criticism and the rapid ageing of information contained in press texts. Translation criticism facilitates reflection on the quality and value of translated press texts and appreciation of rendering meanings.
Detection and Quantification of the Abelson Tyrosine Kinase Domains of the bcr-abl Gene Translocation in Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Using Genomic Quantitative Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Authors: Gullo Charles A , Chuah Charles TH , Hwang William YK , Teoh Gerrard KH
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Since undetectable BCR-ABL mRNA transcription does not always indicate eradication of the Ph+ CML clone and since transcriptionally silent Ph+ CML cells exist, quantitation by genomic PCR of bcr-abl genes can be clinically useful. Furthermore, hotspot mutations in the Abelson tyrosine kinase (ABLK) domain of the bcr-abl gene translocation in Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) cells confer resistance on the specific kinase blocking agent, STI571.

Materials and Methods: Genomic DNA from K562, CESS and patient CML cells were amplified using rapid cycle quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction for the gene regions spanning the mutation hotspots. In assays for ABLK exons 4 or 6, exonic or intronic PCR primers were used.
Results: We show that separation of cycle threshold (CT) values for log-fold amplicon quantification was 2.9 cycles for ABLK exon 4, and 3.8 cycles for exon 6 with rapid amplification times. K562 CML cells were found to have a ~2 log-fold ABLK gene amplification. In contrast, patient CML cells had CT differences of 2.2 for both exon, suggesting that there was no significant ABLK gene amplification. DNA sequencing confirmed that neither K562 nor patient CML cells contained ABLK hotspot mutations. Messenger RNA transcription analysis permitted the assessment of BCR-ABL transcription, which was qualitatively correlated to genomic amplification.
Conclusions: This novel Q-PCR assay was found to have high fidelity and legitimacy, and potentially useful for monitoring minimal residual disease, transcriptionally silent Ph+ CML cells, and bcr-abl gene amplification.

Key words: Drug resistance, Haematologic neoplasms, Molecular diagnostic techniques, Philadelphia chromosome
Rates of Posterior Capsule Rupture During Cataract Surgery Among Different Races in Singapore
Authors: Chan Fiona M , Mathur Ranjana , Ku Jack JK , Chen Ching , Chan Siew-Pang , Yong Victor SH , Eong Kah-Guan Au
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine if racial differences exist in the rate of posterior capsule rupture (PCR) during cataract surgery in Singapore.

Materials and Methods: All intraoperative complications during cataract surgery were prospectively reported as part of a clinical audit programme. A retrospective review of all patients who sustained a PCR during cataract surgery between July 1995 and December 1998 was performed.
Results: Of 8230 consecutive eyes which underwent cataract surgery, 6951 (84.5%) were Chinese, 597 (7.3%) were Malay, 524 (6.4%) were Indian, and 158 (1.9%) were of other races. The overall incidence of PCR was 1.9%. The PCR rates were 1.8% [125 of 6951; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.49 to 2.11] in Chinese, 2.0% (12 of 597; 95% CI, 1.01 to 3.57) in Malay, 2.7% (14 of 524; 95% CI, 1.13 to 3.56) in Indian, and 2.5% (4 of 158; 95% CI, 0.00 to 4.98) in other races. There was no statistical difference between the PCR rates (P = 0.62, chi-square test).
Conclusion: Racial differences in Singapore do not have an effect on the rates of PCR during cataract surgery.

Key words: Cataract surgery complications, Posterior capsule tear, Racial differences
Reducing Polypharmacy Through the Introduction of a Treatment Algorithm: Use of a Treatment Algorithm on the Impact on Polypharmacy
Authors: Chong Siow-Ann , Ravichandran Nigila , Poon Lye-Yin , Soo Kai-Ling , Verma Swadna
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Polypharmacy is very common in the psychiatric setting despite the lack of evidence to justify its use. The objective of this study was to review the prescription patterns in a tertiary mental health institute in Asia and evaluate the impact of a treatment algorithm for patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) on the use of polypharmacy.

Materials and Methods: A treatment algorithm was implemented for patients accepted into an Early Psychosis Intervention Programme (EPIP) and the prescription patterns of these patients were compared with a comparator group (pre-EPIP) before the use of the algorithm. The prescribing pattern was established at 2 points: at baseline after the diagnosis was made, and 3 months later.
Results: There were 68 subjects in the comparator group and 483 EPIP patients; the latter were on the average younger. None in the comparator group was diagnosed to have an affective psychosis. There was a significant reduction in the rate of antipsychotic polypharmacy, prolonged use of benzodiazepines and anticholinergic medication in EPIP patients. This group also had an increase in the use of second-generation antipsychotics and received lower doses of antipsychotics.
Conclusion: The implementation of a treatment algorithm coupled with audit has changed the trend towards polypharmacy among patients with FEP.

Key words: Antipsychotics, Drug use review, Psychosis
A Novel Locus for X-linked Retinitis Pigmentosa
Authors: Tong Zongzhong , Yang Zhenglin , Meyer Jay J , McInnes Allen W , Xue Lai , Azimi Asif M , Baird Jenn , Zhao Yu , Pearson Erik , Wang Changguan , Chen Yali , Zhang Kang
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the most prevalent group of inherited retinopathies and demonstrates considerable clinical and genetic heterogeneity, with wide variations in disease severity, progression, and gene involvement. We studied a large family with RP to determine the pattern of inheritance and to identify the disease-causing gene/locus.

Materials and Methods: Ophthalmic examination was performed on 35 family members to identify affected individuals and carriers and to characterise the disease phenotype. Genetic linkage analysis was performed using short tandem repeat (STR) polymorphic markers encompassing the known loci for X-linked RP (xlRP) including RP2, RP3, RP6, RP23, and RP24. Mutation screening was performed by direct sequencing of PCR-amplified genomic DNA of the RP2 and RPGR genes of the affected individuals.
Results: A highly penetrant, X-linked form of RP was observed in this family. Age of onset was from 5 to 8 years and visual acuity ranged from 20/25 in children to light perception in older adults. Linkage analysis and direct sequencing showed that no known loci/genes were associated with the phenotype in this kindred.
Conclusion: A novel disease gene locus/loci is responsible for the xlRP phenotype in this family.

Key words: Genetic linkage, Mutation screening, Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy in Type II Diabetics Detected by Targeted Screening Versus Newly Diagnosed in General Practice
Authors: Agarwal Swati , Raman Rajiv , Kumari Rani Padmaja , Deshmukh Himanshu , Paul Pradeep G , Gnanamoorthy Perumal , Kumaramanickavel Govindasamy , Sharma Tarun
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the occurrence of diabetic retinopathy in targeted screening diabetic patients (Group I) with newly diagnosed diabetic patients in general practice (Group II). Materials and Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study. Data were obtained from 25,313 subjects who participated in the diabetic screening camps, and 128 newly diagnosed diabetes who presented to the diabetic retinopathy screening camps in general practice in rural and urban south India. The study variables were collected from all patients who underwent eye examination from the target screening detected diabetics [(n = 173) Group I] and those newly diagnosed in general practice [(n = 128) Group II]. The variations in prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in Group I and Group II and the factors affecting it were identified. Results: The occurrence of diabetic retinopathy was 6.35% (95% CI, 2.5-9.5) in Group I and 11.71% (95% CI, 5.6-16.4) in Group II. No significant difference was observed on occurrence of diabetic retinopathy, including sight-threatening retinopathy, in rural versus urban population and in Group I versus Group II. Patients diagnosed in general practice (Group II) with systolic blood pressure (BP) >140 were more likely to have retinopathy (P = 0.02). Conclusions: Diabetic retinopathy including sight-threatening complications was found at the time of diagnosis of diabetes in the targeted screening group as well as in newly diagnosed diabetics in the general practice group. Key words: Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic retinopathy, General practice, Screening
Role of Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) in the Detection and Localisation of Anterior Segment Foreign Bodies
Authors: Guha Sujata , Bhende Muna , Baskaran Mani , Sharma Tarun
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) in imaging anterior segment foreign bodies and compare it with conventional B-scan ultrasound and computed tomography (CT).

Materials and Methods: The charts of 18 eyes with anterior segment foreign bodies were reviewed. The rates of detection of foreign bodies using ultrasound, CT scan and UBM were compared.
Results: The foreign body detection rates were 36.5% by ultrasound, 88.9% by CT scan, and 94.4% by UBM. The diagnosis of presence of a foreign body using UBM was made based on high reflective echoes causing shadowing or reverberations. In 7 eyes, UBM detected injury to the zonules, guiding the operative procedure. In the 8 eyes for which all tests were performed, rates of detection of foreign bodies were 25% (2/8) with ultrasound, 87.5% (7/8) with CT, and 100% (8/8) with UBM.
Conclusion: UBM is a valuable adjunct for the accurate localisation of small foreign bodies, including cilia. It offers a higher detection rate than that provided by ultrasound and CT scan.

Key words: B-scan ultrasonography, Computed tomography, Ocular trauma, Retained foreign bodies
Teleradiology in Singapore – Taking Stock and Looking Ahead
Authors: Cheng Lionel TE , Ng Samuel ES
Published: March 2023

Teleradiology will have a significant impact on the delivery of healthcare and the practice of medicine. In order to ensure a positive outcome, the expected benefits, limitations and potential pitfalls of teleradiology must be carefully considered. For Singapore, teleradiology can be used to facilitate a quantum leap in the standards of radiological services. This can be achieved through the development of an integrated, nationwide, high-speed radiology network which will allow patients to have access to high-quality and responsive subspecialty radiology expertise located throughout the country. If judiciously implemented, teleradiology has the potential to propel Singapore radiology to an unprecedented level of professional quality and service delivery, and will provide the framework for sustainable radiological insourcing from other countries.
Singapore National Medical Image Resource Centre (SN.MIRC): A World Wide Web Resource for Radiology Education
Authors: Yang Guo-Liang , Lim CC Tchoyoson
Published: March 2023

Radiology education is heavily dependent on visual images, and case-based teaching files comprising medical images can be an important tool for teaching diagnostic radiology. Currently, hardcopy film is being rapidly replaced by digital radiological images in teaching hospitals, and an electronic teaching file (ETF) library would be desirable. Furthermore, a repository of ETFs deployed on the World Wide Web has the potential for e-learning applications to benefit a larger community of learners. In this paper, we describe a Singapore National Medical Image Resource Centre (SN.MIRC) that can serve as a World Wide Web resource for teaching diagnostic radiology. On SN.MIRC, ETFs can be created using a variety of mechanisms including file upload and online form-filling, and users can search for cases using the Medical Image Resource Center (MIRC) query schema developed by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The system can be improved with future enhancements, including multimedia interactive teaching files and distance learning for continuing professional development. However, significant challenges exist when exploring the potential of using the World Wide Web for radiology education.

Key words: CME, Image repository, MIRC, PACS, Radiological teaching file
A Report of Two Families with Sarcosinaemia in Hong Kong and Revisiting the Pathogenetic Potential of Hypersarcosinaemia
Authors: Lee Shing-Yan , Chan Kwok-Yin , Chan Albert YW , Lai Chi-Kong
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Sarcosinaemia is a rare metabolic disorder which has not been reported in Asia.

Clinical Picture: The urine samples of 2 patients were screened as a routine metabolic screening offered for patients with mental retardation in our hospital. We used gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) which is capable of detecting abnormal pattern in amino acids and organic acids. Plasma sarcosine level was further quantified by GC-MS. The same methods were used in the investigations of asymptomatic family members. Urine examination by GC-MS revealed excessive amount of sarcosine in urine (normally undetectable) and their plasma sarcosine levels were raised. The 2 differential diagnoses of presence of sarcosine in urine – glutaric aciduria type II and folate deficiency – were ruled out by the absence of abnormal organic acids in the initial urine screen and by normal serum folate level respectively. Screening of the 2 families identified excessive sarcosine in urine in 2 siblings, one from each family. However, these 2 siblings of indexed patients thus identified have no neurological or developmental problem.
Conclusion: Our finding was consistent with the notion that sarcosinaemia is a benign condition picked up coincidentally during screening for mental retardation.

Key words: Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, Hypersacosinaemia, Sarcosine, Sarcosine dehydrogenase
Cloud4AuRoRA: an open and interactive framework for UAV simulation
Authors:   , Fagundes Junior Leonardo Alves
Published: March 2023

To verify solutions before implementing them in a robot, robots and developers need an experimentation platform that accurately reproduces the real-world environment as well as the robot’s physical interactions with that environment. Through simulation, they can evaluate the robot’s performance in terms of localization, planning, and motion control. Over the past ten years, most of the progress in robotics developed in academia has been made using well-known software such as MATLAB/Simulink, Robot Operating System (ROS), Copelia Sim, and Gazebo. However, learning to use and program these platforms can be challenging for students. Nonetheless, the current body of literature does not provide comprehensive frameworks to adequately address this issue in conjunction with learning about modeling (kinematics and dynamics) and controlling the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to perform different types of missions. This dissertation presents a UAV simulation tool for learning robotics on Google Cloud Platform for developing control strategies, parameter tuning, and evaluation on different types of tasks such as positioning, trajectory planning, trajectory tracking, and robot cooperation. The proposed framework, called cloud4AuRoRA, can also contribute to advances in scientiĄc research in aerial robotics, speciĄcally UAV control and navigation, and machine learning applications. Following the framework of the AuRoRA platform, developed in MATLAB, the approach proposed here merges robot modeling and control using C/C++, and data storage and display using Python. The proposed framework is intended to facilitate the development and validation of studies in aerial robotics for students and researchers by improving results and proof-of-concept development time, aided by the high computational performance provided by Google Collaboratory. Cloud4AuRoRA showed a 70 times performance improvement compared to MATLAB when running the same routine, through direct conversion/translation between programming languages. Finally, it is worth mentioning that could4AuRoRA is adaptable for implementation in a GPU environment through modiĄcations to the core code of the platform. Keywords: Aerial Robotics. Simulation on the Cloud. Google Colaboratory. Modeling and Control. Learning Technology. Student Assessment.
Surveillance of aetiologies, clinical presentation, and most common types of epilepsy among paediatric patients at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan
Authors: Ayesha Nasir Hameed  , Muhammad Talha Nawaz  , Malik Muhammad Hamza Khan  , Hasan Tauqeer  , Meher Angez  , Malik Muhammad Nazir Khan  , Admin
Published: March 2023

Epilepsy is the third most common neurological disease in the world associated with a high incidence in the paediatric age group. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence, types and aetiologies of epilepsy within the Pakistani population. A retrospective review of the charts of all patients, below the age of 18 years, presenting with epilepsy to the Department of Neurology at The Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Lahore, from January 2016 to December 2020, was carried out. Analysis was performed using SPSS Version 26. A p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. A total of 1,097 patients were studied, of which 644 (58.8%) were males and 451 (41.2%) females. a vast majority, i.e. 1,021 (96.1%), of the study participants, belonged to the province of Punjab. Afebrile seizures [n=798 (72.7%)] were more commonly reported than febrile seizures [n=299 (27.3%)].
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Audit of 100 consecutive basal cell carcinoma specimens at a secondary care center in the UK
Authors: Qureshi Asim , Qureshi Hannia , Singla Ritu , Mohammad Shafiq Gill
Published: March 2023

Objective: To audit basal cell carcinoma resections against standard guidelines.
Methods: The retrospective study was done at the Department of Pathology, Sherwood Forest Hospital, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, from July 2020 to December 2020 and comprised basal cell carcinoma cases regardless of age and gender. All parameters laid down by the Royal College of Pathologists were matched with the data. Also, incompletely resected specimens were separated, and reasons for incomplete resection were taken into account, and compared with the British Association of Dermatologists 2018 guidelines.
Results: Of the 100 consecutive cases, 67(67%) were nodular and nodulocystic, 8(8%) were superficial multifocal, 7(7%) each were infiltrative and mixed nodular and infiltrative, 6(6%) were mixed nodular and superficial, and 5(5%) were mixed superficial and infiltrative. All 100(100%) pathology reports contained the mandatory information set by the Royal College of Pathologists. There were 7(7%) incompletely excised cases. The rate of incomplete excision was also within the acceptable range defined by the British Association of Dermatologists 2018 guidelines.
Conclusion: All basal cell carcinoma resections were in line with the standard guidelines.
Key Words: Basal cell carcinoma, Audit, RCPath.
Cabenuva: A breakthrough in HIV/AIDS treatment
Authors: Duaa Zafar
Published: March 2023

Madam, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) persist as risks to public health despite rigorous efforts to control the crisis. Pakistan, as a low-income country, experiences a greater incidence of new HIV cases, a significant public health concern.1 Only 14% of people living with HIV/AIDS are aware of their status, with a mere 10% undergoing treatment while statistics on viral suppression are absent.1 Predictably, the country is falling behind in achieving its 90-90-90 target set by the Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS/HIV (UNAIDS).1
In January 2021, Cabenuva received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval (cabotegravir and rilpivirine, extended-release formulations) to be administered  monthly  for the management of HIV-1 infection in adults on consistent antiretroviral therapy (ART) and are virologically suppressed, making it the first of its kind.2 Vocabria (Cabotegravir) and Edurant (rilpivirine) tablet dosage forms were also approved by the FDA to be taken once a month for tolerability before switching to the intravenous drug.2
The results of the two randomized, open-label control trials- ATLAS and FLAIR, demonstrate that the monthly cabenuva effectively maintains HIV-1 suppression in patients when compared to oral ART.3 Moreover, the eight-week cabenuva regimen has the same outcome as the four-week one, according to the ATLAS trial.3 Thus, the injectable treatment decreases the need for regular ingestion while increasing compliance and may help patients with HIV-associated stigma.3 Additionally, it is more likely to reduce toxic adverse effects and resistance linked with poor oral abidance, a promising option to control HIV infection.3
The global burden of the COVID-19 pandemic has exhausted resources allocated for HIV prevention, testing and access to ARTs, as well as long-term HIV management and mental health.4 It is paramount that we find innovative ways to tackle the HIV epidemic in Pakistan. One way we can do so is by introducing cabenuva as a treatment option and a substitute for oral ART. The drug can encourage more people to get and stay on treatment, as a once-a-month routine is preferable to multiple daily tablets. Secondly, it may decrease anxiety and depression linked with daily consumption to improve the quality of life for those living with HIV/AIDS. Indeed, this regimen may assist in combating the high dropout rates from previous treatments and offer more choices to patients so that Pakistan achieves its UNAIDS goal by 2030.
Malaria prevention using antibodies: A promising approach to passive protection
Authors: Qureshi Muhammad Qasim , Muhammad Khawer  , Muneeb ur Rehman
Published: March 2023

Madam, malaria is a parasitic infection that is one of the leading causes of death in developing countries like Pakistan. According to WHO, an estimated 241 million malaria cases were reported in 2020 (1). Vaccines have been developed to prevent malaria but with limited efficacy.
Using next-generation antibodies can be a possible option to reduce malarial infection. Recently, a phase 1 trial conducted by NIAID at the National Institute of Health (NIH), USA, clinical centre has reported promising results with using intravenous and subcutaneous antibodies for malaria prophylaxis in healthy adults(2).
Chemoprophylaxis drugs like chloroquine, mefloquine, and atovaquone/proguanil has been used for malaria in Pakistan, but it has led to the generation of drug-resistant strains(3). WHO approved a subunit vaccine for children in 2021 but it has limited efficacy and risk of severe  side effects(4). Considering these aspects, the using monoclonal antibodies may be a practical step toward decreasing the number of malaria cases. The trial demonstrated that using antibodies in adults who had not had malaria or vaccinated previously was associated with substantial passive immunity. The immunity was tested after exposing the participants to controlled human malaria infection. Parasitemia, as determined by PCR, developed in all 6 participants from the control group, while only two out of 17 participants from the intervention group showed parasitemia (2).
Pakistan reports malaria cases throughout the year, with most cases occurring in the summer (5). Using malaria antibodies can help advance protection in countries like Pakistan with seasonal transmission. Although, the economic cost of using this intervention must be considered especially for developing countries.
Sistem Penjaminan Mutu Perpustakaan Institut Agama Islam Nasional Laa Roiba
Authors: Suryana Agus , Qowaid Qowaid , Feviasari Heni
Published: March 2023

The university library is an information center for students and lecturers in the academic community. In carrying out its role in providing services to users, libraries must be able to develop and improve the quality of libraries for users. To find out how far the library is going well or not, the library must evaluate it by analyzing the quality of the library using the SWOT method. This method can find out how big the role of the library in improving quality. This quality improvement plays a very important role for the library. So that the realization of a quality and standardized library in accordance with the standards of a university library. SWOT analysis includes internal and external factors which can measure the progress and age of a library. This study maps the external environmental factors and the library's internal environment, where the external factors in question are threats or opportunities that can be obtained by the current library for the development process. In addition, internal factors are the strengths and weaknesses of the library. Based on the SWOT matrix, internal strength factors have a high point with a value of 4 which is very good, for weaknesses it has a value of 3 which is good and external factors opportunity has a value of 4 which is very good and threats have a value of 3 which is good, thus it can be seen SWOT position in the growth quadrant on the internal factor rating of 3.5 and the growth quadrant position on the external factor rating of 3.5.

Keywords: Quality Assurance, SWOT, Library, Quality
Pemenuhan Hak Perempuan di Lingkungan Sekolah dan Masyarakat Dalam Perspektif Hukum
Authors: Achmad Haditya Achmad Haditya Achmad Haditya
Published: March 2023

HAM merupakan hak dasar yang melekat pada manusia tanpa terkecuali. Bahkan perlindungan terhadap Hak Asasi Perempuan menjadi pusat perhatian secara global. Hal ini karena perempuan seringkali memperoleh perlakuan yang diskriminatif dan dianggap lemah sehingga terbatas dalam pengembangan diri. Dalam konstitusi negara Indonesia telah menjamin mengenai persamaan kedudukan laki-laki dan perempuan, sebagaimana diatur dalam Pasal 27 ayat (1) UUD Tahun 1945. Kegiatan Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk mengedukasi masyarakat terutama siswa/i di lingkungan sekolah mengenai hak asasi perempuan. Hal ini karena perlindungan terhadap hak asasi perempuan telah diatur dalam berbagai peraturan perundang-undangan di Indonesia, salah satunya melalui pengarusutamaan gender. Hal ini penting untuk dipahami oleh siswa/i karena pemberian pemahaman yang baik sejak dini dapat secara efektif menumbuhkan budaya hukum yang baik. Kegiatan ini menjadi sebuah solusi agar indikasi-indikasi ketidakadilan gender di lingkungan sekolah dapat dihindari. Sehingga sasaran khalayak dalam kegiatan ini adalah Siswa/i dan perwakilan guru. Lokasi kegiatan dilaksanakan di MAN 1 lBandar lLampung. lMetode lyang ldigunakan ldalam lkegiatan lini lyaitu lmelalui lceramah, ldan ldiskusi. lHasil lkegiatan lmenunjukkan lbahwa: lpemahaman ltentang lHak lAsasi lPerempuan ldalam lmendorong lPengarusutamaan lGender ldi lLingkungan lSekolah ltelah lmeningkat lhingga l85% ldari lsebelumnya l45%. lHal lini lditunjukkan ldengan lbeberapa lindikator ldiantaranya: lPeningkatan lpemahaman ldan lpengetahuan ltentang lhak lasasi; lhak lasasi lperempuan; ljenis lhak lasasi lperempuan; ldan lhak lasasi lperempuan ldalam lpengarusutamaan lgender. lSelain litu, lkegiatan lini ldapat lberhasil ldengan lbaik ldikarenakan ladanya ldukungan ldari lUniversitas lLampung, ldan lkepala lsekolah lserta lguru.
Pandangan MUI di Kota Medan Terhadap Penyimpangan Tentang Aqidah Islam Dalam Masyarakat
Authors: Alvi Syahri Daeli Alvi Syahri Daeli Alvi Syahri Daeli
Published: March 2023

Penyimpangan terhadap aqidah semakin nyata. Kerugian manusia akibat penyimpangan telah didokumentasikan sejak zaman kuno. Penyimpangan sudah terjadi sejak zaman dahulu. Sangat jelas diketahui bahwa penyimpangan itu berbeda dengan menolak hukum yang ditetapkan Allah SWT dan petunjuk Ilahi. "Pandangan MUI Kota Medan tentang Penyimpangan Akidah Islam di Masyarakat" judulnya Kajian tersebut. Memiliki detail permasalahan Bagaimana pandangan MUI Kota Medan terhadap penyimpangan Akidah Umat Islam di Kota Medan dan Bagaimana MUI Bertindak dalam Menjaga Aqidah Umat Islam Kota Medan.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana keadaan Aqidah Ummat saat ini dan penyimpangan yang dialaminya berfungsi dalam mencegah terjadinya penyimpangan. telah terjadi. Penelitian lapangan adalah istilah untuk jenis penelitian ini. Dalam tesis ini, penulis memilih menggunakan metode kualitatif sebagai acuan. Pendekatan ini dipilih karena dapat mempermudah peneliti untuk mencari data yang sesuai dengan tujuan penelitian. Informasi yang diperoleh dari hasil wawancara, dokumentasi yang diberikan kepada pihak terkait, dan penelitian kepustakaan (Library Research) Menurut temuan analisis data, hasil penyimpangan dari tidak adanya keyakinan mutlak bahwa hanya Allah yang berhak atas ketuhanan dan bahwa hanya Allah sajalah satu-satunya zat yang mampu menetapkan hukum. Akibatnya, melanggar hukum dengan menyekutukan Allah dengan tuhan-tuhan lain tidak sesuai dengan apa yang diturunkan Allah. Mirip berlaku untuk sifat-sifat lain, seperti menaati hukum menurut hawa nafsunya bukan menurut apa yang telah Allah tetapkan. Cara-cara berikut dapat dilakukan untuk mengurangi frekuensi penyimpangan dari aqidah Islam: sering mengikuti majelis ilmu, berkumpul dengan orang-orang yang saleh individu dan mendapatkan beberapa pengetahuan yang berguna untuk memperluas informasi tentang Aqidah Islam sehingga Anda dapat menjauh dari Anda diri Anda, keluarga Anda dan semua orang di sekitar Anda jauhkan dari penyimpangan akidah Islam itu sendiri.
ÜNİVERSİTE BİRİM LOGOLARININ GÖRSEL KİMLİK BAĞLAMINDA DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: KARAGÖL Ramazan
Published: March 2023

Bilginin hızlı bir yayılım ağına sahip olduğu günümüzde kurumlar için markalaşma oldukça önemlidir. Markalaşmış olan kurumlar benzer rakipleri arasından sıyrılarak ön plana çıkar, hedef kitlesine daha cazip hale gelir. Aynı zamanda ulusal ya da uluslararası platformlarda bilinir olmak marka başarısına bağlıdır. Bu nedenle kurumların, ürün ve hizmetlerini tanıtımında rasyonel, estetik ve güncel bir kurumsal kimlik kılavuzuna ihtiyaçları vardır. Kurumsal kimlik, kurumların stratejisi, felsefesi, hizmetleri ve hedef kitlesinin arzularına göre şekillenmektedir. Burada kurumun görünen yüzü olarak ifade edebileceğimiz görsel kimlik unsurlarına büyük görev düşmektedir. Çünkü görsellerle kurulan iletişim daha hızlı gelişmekte ve evrensel boyutlara ulaşmaktadır. Görsel kimliğin en temel öğesi ise logo ve amblemlerdir. Kurumun görsel kimliğini oluşturan görsel tasarım unsurları; şekil, tipografi ve renk bağlamında logo ve ambleme göre tasarlanmaktadır. Bu nedenle kurumun görsel kimliğinin temelini oluşturan logo ve amblemler kurumların markalaşmasında ilk karşılaşılan imgelerdir.

Ulusal ve uluslararası platformlarda söz sahibi olan üniversitelerin diğer kurumlar gibi iletişim ağını genişletmesine, görünür kalmasına görsel kimlikleri katkı sağlayacaktır. Bu katkı ancak üniversitelerin tüm birimleriyle kurumsal kimlik kılavuzunu özümsemesi ve ait olduğu kurumun görsel kimliğini yansıtması ile gerçekleşecektir. Çünkü üst kimlik olan üniversiteler alt birimleriyle bir bütündür. Buradan hareketle araştırmada, Türkiye’deki devlet üniversitelerinin alt birimlerinde kullanılan logolarının görsel kimlik bağlamında değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmaktadır.

Bu çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılarak, üniversitelerin kurumsal kimlik kılavuzları ve web sayfalarında yer alan logo ve amblem tasarımları betimleyici araştırma modeli ile incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın kavramları alan taraması dâhilinde bir rapor haline getirilmiştir. Ulaşılan üniversite logolarının görsel kimlik bağlamında analizleri yapılmıştır. Sonuç olarak birçok üniversitenin kurumsal kimlik kılavuzlarının zayıf olduğu ya da kurumsal kimlik kılavuzunun olmadığı bu nedenle de görsel kimliklerini yansıtamadığı anlaşılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonunda bu durumdaki üniversiteler için öneriler sunulmuştur.
The Impact of Per Capita Income on the Health Care Cost in Ghana
Authors: Abriham Amposah
Published: March 2023

Purpose: This study was intended to study the impact of per capita income on health care cost. The objective of the study was to examine the relationship between per capita income and health care cost of patients. Secondary data sources were used and data was analyzed using the regression statistical tool at 5% level of significance which was presented in frequency tables and percentage. The study majorly focuses on the statistical relationship between per capita income and health care cost in Ghana.

Methodology: This study adopted both descriptive and explanatory research design. This study utilizes secondary data extracted from respondents used for the study. With the secondary data collected, returns on assets and equity for the relevant years were computed.

Findings: The study findings revealed that there is a relationship between per capita income and health care cost in Ghana; based on the findings from the study, efforts should be made by the Ghanian government and stakeholders in ensuring an affordable health care cost for all irrespective of class and social standing.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that the health care cost should be directly proportional to the monthly income of the people in Ghana.
Impact of Energy Sector Reforms on Electricity Penetration in Kenya Relative to Other Reforming Developing Countries
Authors: Mwangi Isabella , Gathiaka John , Kimuyu Peter
Published: March 2023

Purpose: There are observable improvements in Kenya’s electricity sector since the mid-1990s. Among these are increase in electricity generated and an increase in number of households and institutions connected to the grid. These milestones have been achieved during the reform period.  To find out whether these achievements are attributable to the reforms or not is the subject of this paper. This paper carries out an econometric evaluation of the impact of electricity sector reforms in Kenya relative to other four developing countries using panel data over the period 1993 to 2018. The paper assesses the impact of restructuring, unbundling, competition and private sector participation on electricity access.

Methodology: In this study we carried out estimations of the outcome of reforms using panel data. The study period 1993 to 2018 was chosen based on data availability and also the consideration that power sector reforms in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Senegal began after 1993.

Findings: Using fixed effect method the study concludes that competition is key in enhancing access to electricity nationally and in both rural and urban areas. On the other hand, restructuring has a negative impact on both electrification in the four countries under study.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Allowing more players and also in the buying of bulk energy for onward transmission and distribution with the aim of ultimately having a fully competitive marketing the sector would therefore improve the power industry outcomes.
Impact of Excessive Screen Time for Work Entertainment on Eyesight
Authors: Muller Henry
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The study sought to investigate impact of excessive screen time for work entertainment on eyesight.

Methodology: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Findings: The study found that digital eye strain is non-vision-threatening but discomfort caused due to it can have implications on overall physical, mental, and social well-being. The study highlights the increase in digital screen time during the pandemic and the resultant eye strain. There is need of spreading awareness regarding the adverse effects of digital device use and the preventive measures to safeguard our ocular health.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The theory on planned behaviour was very instrumental in guiding the study, future studies can use the theory especially in shedding light on the impact of screen time on other health issues. No screen usage guidelines are there for adults till date thus our study strongly recommends that guidelines should be formulated and strictly imposed. It is also responsibility of parents to guide their children by becoming role model as well as emphasize digital etiquette. Screen time related problems are non vision‑threatening but discomfort caused due to it is gruesome in majority of population. With joint efforts of parents, policymakers, teachers, and health workers excessive screen time related issues could be superseded.
How Dark Is It? From Administration to Faculty
Authors: Leary Tamara , Pardy Linda
Published: March 2023

Crossing over to the dark side is a popular reference to someone’s decision to leave the supposed “good, pure, and honest” side of something to go to its “bad, evil, and suspicious” side. This idiom is typically used when an administrator moves into a faculty position or vice versa. While there is a plethora of literature on the challenges new scholars face as they enter the academy, less is knownabout the lived experience of moving from being an administrator to faculty member. One might assume the move is straightforward; our own experiences, however, suggest otherwise. This study explores the transition experiences of seven Canadian higher education administrators to faculty positions. Participants shared common experiences and perspectives on the differences between the roles, all of which are exacerbated by the distrust between the two sides. Findings offer further understanding of the nuances and misconceptions held by both parties and propose areas for further research.
The Effect Of Surface Treatment And Thermocycling On Bond Strength Between Silicon Soft Denture Lining And Acrylic Resin Denture Base
Authors: Ariyani , Syafrinani , Chairunnisa R and Febriani
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Silicon Soft Denture Liner (SDL) is often used along with heat polymerization acrylic resin (PMMA) as an obturator material because it can cover the undercut area in a broad defect for long term and painlessly. Despite that, silicon SDL and PMMA have different molecular structures so that they have a low bond strength. Long-term use can also affect the bond strength, so there is a need to increase the bond strength between PMMA and SDL. A method to increase the bond strength is surface treatment. This study is conducted to determine the effect of surface treatment and thermocycling on the bond strength of PMMA and Silicon SDL. Methods: The study used 40 samples (8 groups) divided into 4 groups based on the surface treatments, namely no surface treatment, sandblast, adhesive primer and combination, and further divided into two groups of thermocycling and without thermocycling treatment. The bond strength between PMMA and SDL was tested with tensile test by using Universal Testing Machine (UTM). Results: One-way ANOVA analysis showed there were significant differences of the bond strength among all groups (p <0.05) where the adhesive primer showed the highest value in all treatment groups. Conclusion: There is an effect of surface treatment and thermocycling on the bond strength between the PMMA and SDL, where the adhesive primer as a surface treatment material shows the highest bond strength of all.
SATISFACTION ANALYSIS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF F&B IMMERSIONISTS IN A NON-INDUSTRIALIZED SET-UP: THEORY DEVELOPMENT
Authors: POTOT KENNETH JUNE S.
Published: March 2023

The research examines the performances of immersion students whose practice is conducted outside of an actual restaurant in which they are expected to gain experience. The student-immersionists are assessed according to the level of their skills and the satisfaction rate among those who have experienced the service, which is the teachers. Moreover, their performances will be based on the following learning competencies in Food and Beverage Services; Prepare dining room/restaurant area for service, Welcome guests and take food and beverage orders, Promote food and beverage products, Provide food and beverage services to guests, Provide room service, and Receive and handle guest concerns. The study is quantitative and uses a Likert scale questionnaire to rate the performances demonstrated by the student-immersionists. It was pilot tested on 15 respondents, and a Chronbach alpha was used to test its reliability. Data gathered by the researchers had undergone Collinearity Diagnostics Statistics and Multiple Regression Analysis to determine which independent variables are considered for theory development. Results showed that preparing the dining room/restaurant area for service and welcoming guests and taking food and beverage orders have satisfied the customers well even in a non-restaurant set-up.
Factorial Evaluation on the Effectiveness of Microenterprise Law in the Town of Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
Authors: MANIPOL VERGEL S.
Published: March 2023

Microbusinesses as owned by microentrepreneurs require a lot of attention and consideration because they are the foundation of highly developed, industrialized companies and corporate giants, much as how the area around a thriving business community should be seen. A law that provides incentives and benefits to registered microenterprises was passed by the Philippine government in 2002. Yet no in-depth analysis has been carried out to produce an exact quantification and result. The goal of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Barangay Micro-business Enterprise Law on certain microenterprises and to use it as a benchmark for other countries' implementation of similar laws. With a weighted mean of 4.281, the descriptive-correlational research method using quantitative data analysis came to the conclusion that the BMBE Law was clearly effective to registered microenterprises in the town of Katipunan. This indicates that the law has been useful and effective for the beneficiaries in terms of the three BMBE incentives factorial-analysis.
Factors Influencing the Implementation of Strategic Plans among Western Region County Governments in Kenya
Authors: Nini Sidney Njangiru , Kihara Allan
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The success of implementation of strategic plans needs to be effective with institutional factors in county governments. County governments need to generate maximum output and commit towards achievement of goals. The purpose of the study is to establish the factors influencing implementation of strategic plans among western region county governments in Kenya. The study specifically sought to establish the influence of organization culture, organization structure, corporate leadership styles and resource allocation on implementation of strategic plans in western region county governments in Kenya. The study was anchored on Open-Systems Theory, Behavioural Theory, and Resource-Based Theory.

Methodology: The study used descriptive research design. The study targeted County governments in the western region. 10 county governments were used whereby 6 were analyzed from Nyanza and 4 from western region counties. Proportionate stratified sampling technique was employed from 249 study subjects who were selected randomly. The study used primary data by semi structured questionnaires. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analysis which includes correlation analysis and regression analysis was computed to test the relationship between the explanatory variables and the explained variable. The findings were presented in tables and figures.

Findings: The study concludes that organization culture has significant effect on strategic plan implementation among western region county governments in Kenya. In addition, the study concludes that organization structure has significant effect on strategic plan implementation among western region county governments in Kenya. Further, the study concludes that leadership styles have significant effect on strategic plan implementation among western region county governments in Kenya. The study also concludes that financial resources have significant effect on strategic plan implementation among western region county governments in Kenya.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study therefore recommends that the management of county governments in Kenya should adopt an organization culture which is conducive and enhances strategic plan implementation. Further, the management of county governments in Kenya should formulate and implement an effective framework for financial resource acquisition and allocation.