bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
جريمة التهريب الكمركي في التشريع العراقي
Authors: دايح جريان محمد علي
Published: February 2024

هناك بعض الانماط السلوكية التي تختلف من مجتمع لأخر وتختلف كذلك باختلاف المرحلة التي يمر بها ذلك المجتمع يرتئي المشرع ان يجرمها وينظمها في قوانين خاصة بها لا سيما أن قانون العقوبات قد يحتوي على عدد كبير من الجرائم، وهذه القوانين لا تتبع القوانين العقابية وإنما تكون مستقلة عنها من الناحية التشريعية ويمكن في حال وجود غموض أو نقص في هذه القوانين الخاصة للقاضي أن يرجع إلى القوانين العامة وهذا ينطبق على موضوع هذه الدراسة.

حيث أن فعل التهريب يُراد به عملية إدخال البضائع إلى البلد أو إخراجها منه بشكل مخالف لأحكام القانون من دون أن يتم تسديد الضرائب الكمركية أو الرسوم أو الضرائب الاخرى أو خلاف أحكام المنع والتقييد الواردة في القانون، ويكون للتهريب وفق الوصف المتقدم شقين أحدهما اقتصادي واجتماعي يتمثل بإدخال البضائع أو اخراجها من البلد خلافاً لأحكام التقييد والمنع التي وردت في القانون وآخر ذو جانب مالي يتمثل في عدم دفع الرسوم القانونية أو الضرائب.

والمشرع يختار صورة معينة لتحقيق هذا الهدف بما يتناسب وسياسة الدولة في تحقيق الغايات التي تتطلبها عملية الحفاظ على المرتكزات الاجتماعية والسياسية والاقتصادية والصحية والأمنية وأي مرتكز آخر، ووفق ما تقدم كان لابدّ من تقسيم موضوع الدراسة على فصلين؛ سنحاول أن نتطرق في الفصل الأول: لتوضيح مفهوم جريمة التهريب الكمركي في مبحثين نخصص الأول منها: لبيان ماهية جريمة التهريب الكمركي في مطلبين: المطلب الأول وسنبحث فيه تعريف الجريمة وموضعها في النظام القانوني، أما المطلب الثاني فسنتناول فيه انواع التهريب الكمركي.

أما في المبحث الثاني: فسنتناول فيه أركان الجريمة في مطلبين الأول سنبحث فيه ركن جريمة التهريب الكمركي المادي فيما نخصص الثاني للركن المعنوي لتلك الجريمة.

أما الفصل الثاني: وعنوانه أحكام جريمة التهريب الكمركي فنقسمه على مبحثين المبحث الأول: ونتناول فيه الخصومة الجزائية لجريمة التهريب الكمركي وسوف يقسم على مطلبين الأول وسنبحث فيه السلطة المختصة بالتحقيق في الجريمة موضوع الدراسة، أما المطلب الثاني فسيكون مخصص للمحكمة الكمركية والحكم الذي يصدر في الجريمة.

فيما نتناول في المبحث الثاني عقوبة الجريمة والذي سوف يقسم على مطلبين المطلب الأول يخصص للعقوبات البدنية لمرتكب الجريمة والمطلب الثاني للعقوبات المالية.
Clima de equipe na atenção primária à saúde
Authors: Vasconcelos Jader , Probst Livia Fernandes , Costa Marcelo Viana da , Higashijima Marcia Naomi Santos , Santos Mara Lisiane de Moraes dos , Carli Alessandro Diogo De
Published: February 2024

Introdução: Avaliar o clima da equipe é fundamental para identificar os desafios que as equipes de saúde enfrentam na implementação dos processos de trabalho interprofissional. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar qual é o clima da equipe na APS e se há associação entre clima da equipe e a qualidade da assistência oferecida ao usuário. Métodos: Este estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura para definir o clima da equipe de atenção primária à saúde e determinar se existe uma associação entre o clima da equipe e a qualidade do cuidado. O protocolo foi registrado sob o número de protocolo CRD 42019133389 no International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO). Uma busca de artigos sobre clima de equipe na atenção primária à saúde foi realizada usando qualquer versão do instrumento de inventário de clima de equipe em seis bases de dados. Não houve restrições quanto à data de publicação ou idioma (espanhol, inglês e português). Resultados: Dos 1.106 estudos obtidos após a remoção de duplicatas, 23 foram selecionados para uma leitura completa com base nas avaliações dos resumos. Observou-se que equipes com melhores climas de trabalho alcançaram melhores resultados de saúde. No entanto, por causa da heterogeneidade metodológica entre os estudos, não foi possível determinar um valor médio para o clima da equipe de atenção primária à saúde como proposto inicialmente. Conclusões: O estudo concluiu que, embora existam indícios de uma possível associação positiva entre o clima da equipe e a qualidade da atenção à saúde em ambientes de atenção primária à saúde, ainda não existem estudos suficientes que nos permitam afirmar categoricamente que essa associação existe.
KONSEPTUALISASI TENTANG PENGUATAN MANAJERIAL KELOMPOK TERNAK PEMBUDIDAYA HEWAN RUMINANSIA BERJENIS KAMBING
Authors: Permana Aji Fanny
Published: February 2024

Abstract The success of agricultural development, especially in the field of animal husbandry through the cultivation of ruminant livestock of the goat type, is largely determined by the ability or capacity of its human resources. As agents of development, breeders should ideally have adequate knowledge and skills in managing livestock business. In fact, the condition of Human Resources (HR) in Indonesia currently does not meet the expected qualifications to form advanced livestock. Therefore, improving the quality of HR in all aspects is absolutely necessary. Improving the quality of HR includes aspects of mastery of knowledge, livestock skills, business management, and capital strengthening. It is no less important is the development of entrepreneurial character. To overcome these problems, current government policies are mostly directed at empowering livestock groups towards strong, sustainable, independent and solid livestock groups, not just groups that are just a formality. This is because livestock groups are formed by and for breeders, so it is hoped that through these livestock groups, breeders can access all resources, such as HR, Natural Resources (NR), capital, information, as well as facilities and infrastructure in developing a successful livestock business. worked on. Therefore, in addition to the need to explore the potential and comprehensive knowledge about the management of non-HR in the livestock business, managerial strengthening of livestock groups, especially for goat cultivating livestock groups, is also an instrument that is no less important. In fact, this is vital to be understood and applied optimally by livestock groups and socialized thoroughly to administrators and members, so that the livestock business that is managed becomes controlled and effective to be directed at the desired target or achievement.Keywords: Conceptualization, Managerial Strengthening, Cultivation, Ruminant Livestock.
NILAI-NILAI ISLAM DALAM RITUAL SEDEKAH LAUT NELAYAN TRITIH KULON KABUPATEN CILACAP
Authors: Ismah Is
Published: February 2024

Islam was present in Indonesia, which later became the majority religion, which did not mean that the customs and traditions of the ancestors were abandoned. Making customs and traditions inherited from ancestors is simply abandoned. This is one form of evidence that tradition and religion are not mutually exclusive and that they are mutually sustainable. Tritih Kulon Village in Cilacap Regency is a coastal area whose residents are Muslims. The local residents are fishermen. The tradition of sea alms or larungan is also one of the traditions that is still guarded by fishermen in Tritih Kulon Village.Key Words: Islam, Sea Alms Ritual
Bending and Vibration Behaviour of CLT-Steel Composite Beams
Authors: Böhm Noah , Vogelsberg Achim , Kühn Bertram
Published: February 2024

A strengthening of cross-laminated timber (CLT) by a composite effect with steel girders can widen the application of CLT ceilings to spans over 8 m. Most possible shear connectors are not stiff enough to ensure a completely rigid composite. At present, it has not been sufficiently clarified how the elastic bending behaviour is affected by the influences of the flexibility of continuously and discontinuously shear connectors, the number of transverse layers of the CLT and the span width. Thus, 4-point bending tests and vibration tests were performed with different cross-section configurations and two different shear connectors in continuous and discontinuous spacing in spans of 8.10 and 10.80 m. To date, no comparable bending tests have been carried out in these spans, with more than five CLT-layers and discontinuously arranged shear connectors.
The composite beams deformed linear-elastically until the yield strength of the steel was reached. The composite effect increased the elastic bending stiffness up to twofold compared to no composite. Increasing the span resulted in a higher bending stiffnesses. The elastic bending stiffness of the composite beams with shear studs was significantly lower than with fully threaded screws.
For a worthwhile composite effect, both materials should contribute a balanced share of the stiffness. A larger share of the CLT in the bending stiffness compared to the steel girder created a higher elastic limit load capacity but an equivalent bending stiffness. It is necessary to discuss which cross-sectional configurations are appropriate in terms of load bearing capacity, economic efficiency and sustainability.
To assess the practical application potential in spans between 8 and 12 m, the tests were additionally evaluated for the equivalent load level for the serviceability limit state of office or industrial buildings. For spans of 8.10 m, the limits according to EC5 for the initial deflection of L/300 and fundamental frequency of 8 Hz can be met. For spans of 10.80 m, only less strict deflection limits are achieved. However, by increasing the degree of composite through more shear connectors, compliance with the limit values mentioned could already be possible with the cross-sections tested.
In case of fire, it may be sufficient to consider only the CLT with the reduced cross-section method (EN 1995-1-2) for load transfer, even for longer fire durations.
Preparation and Characterization of C@Fe3O4 Supported Pd Magnetic Nanoparticles for Degradation of Dye Wastewater
Authors: FANG Xue , WANG Yang , CUI Xianghong , ZHOU Shumeng , JIANG Haijian , SONG Meihuui , YAO Liming , ZHANG Xiaochen
Published: February 2024

The core-shell structure Fe3O4@C magnetic nanoparticles were synthesized with superparamagnetic Fe3O4 nanosphere as a magnetic core, and soluble starch resin as a carbon source via a solvothermal method. Silica-iron oxide and Fe3O4@C carriers with a core-shell structure were prepared by carbonization of organic material on the surface of Fe3O4 nanoparticles, Fe3O4@C supported Pd were processed into magnetic nano-catalysts with core-shell structure, and their catalytic properties were investigated. The resulting environmentally friendly magnetic material can be used to degrade dye wastewater. The structure of magnetic nanoparticles was characterized using TEM, XRD and VSM. The effects of preparation conditions in the structure of the Fe3O4@C magnetic nanoparticles were taken out. The results indicate that from XRD, the magnetic nano particles Fe3O4@C synthesized of carbon sources have amorphous carbon diffraction peak except for all the characteristic peaks of Fe3O4. The saturation magnetization Fe3O4, Fe3O4@SiO2 and Fe3O4@C – 59.14 emu/g, 49.12 emu/g and 27.95 emu/g, respectively.
SARS-CoV-2 Secondary Spillover: From Doubt to Evidence
Authors: A. Saied AbdulRahman , F. Mohammed Faten , A. Metwally Asmaa
Published: February 2024

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the culprit behind the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and it is believed that bats may have been the source. SARS-CoV-2 can naturally infect humans and various animal species, including pets, farm animals, zoo animals, and wild animals that might serve as potential reservoirs for the viral transmission to humans. Most infected animals with SARS-CoV-2 are associated with exposure to infected humans; therefore, SARS-CoV-2 is characterized by zoonosis and reverse zoonosis. It is critical to quickly detect and classify variants of concern of SARS-CoV-2 in both domestic and wild animals. In addition, it’s possible that novel variants emerging due to viral mutation, making the infection of incidental animal hosts worrying. Here, we discuss the most recent information on the spreading of SARS-CoV-2 among animals and humans, the importance of genomic research, and active surveillance of these animals that may help us to understand the spread of viruses and the emergence of variants.
Sustainability of Sheep Farming in Eastern Mediterranean Region
Authors: Koluman (Darcan) Nazan , Paksoy Yavuzkan
Published: February 2024

Sheep farming in this region holds economic, social, and environmental significance, contributing to livelihoods and food production for the local population. The sustainability of sheep production in the region faces threats from various factors, including climate, nutrition, health, and breeding systems. Efforts have been undertaken in recent years to develop improved feeding and management practices, as well as to ensure the welfare of ruminants. Adapting to changing climatic conditions has been recognized as a priority to ensure the continuity of small ruminant production in the region. However, the sheep farming sector has faced challenges from both the global pandemic and the food crisis in recent years. These external factors have posed additional hurdles for sustainable and profitable sheep production. This chapter aims to identify socio-economic and environmental sustainability issues in sheep production in the Eastern Mediterranean region. It emphasizes the need to address these issues for the future sustainability and profitability of sheep farming. This may involve implementing resilient and adaptive strategies to cope with changing climate conditions, improving resource management, and finding solutions to the challenges posed by external crises.
GRANODIORITES OF OLEKMINSKY COMPLEX OF THE EASTERN TRANSBAIKALIA: U-Pb LA-ICP-MS ZIRCONS GEOCHRONOLOGY AND AGE POSITION OF COMPLEX
Authors: Dril S. I. , Kovach V. P. , Kotov А. В. , Wang K.-L. , Larin А. М. , Iizuka Y. , Lee H.-Y.
Published: February 2024

The palingenic calc-alkaline granitoid massifs of the Olekminsky complex form a magmatic belt stretching within the Western-Stanovoy terrane in the northeastern direction for more than 700 km. New U-Pb LA-ICP-MS dates for zircons from the granodiorites of the Marekta-Bereinsky massif of the Olekminsky complex and the granodiorites of the Yamninsky massif of the Krestovsky complex were obtained, amounting to 371±4 Ma and 364±5 Ma, respectively. These geochronological data are well consistent with the 355–358 Ma ones, therefore suggesting the Late Carboniferous age of quartz-diorite-granodiorite-granite rocks of the Olekminsky complex. However, these dates are not correlated with the existing legends of geological maps covering the area of the Western-Stanovoy structural-formation zone or the Western-Stanovoy terrane, as the intrusive formations of the Olekminsky complex are dated as the Early Paleozoic. In addition, new geochronological data call into question distinguishing of a separate Early Paleozoic Krestovsky granitoid complex.
SEISMICITY AND CRUSTAL SEISMOTECTONIC DEFORMATIONS OF THE ANATOLIAN PLATE (TURKEY)
Authors: Sycheva N. А.
Published: February 2024

The paper deals with the study of seismicity and the crustal stress-strain state of Turkey whose tectonics is caused by relative movements of the African, Aegean, Arabian, Anatolian, Black Sea and Eurasian plates. Seismotectonic deformations (STD) were calculated using the approaches proposed by Yu.V. Riznichenko and S.L. Yunga. The distribution of seismicity, average annual STD rate (STD intensity), seismogenic rupture concentration parameter and the Tsallis parameter was plotted from the earthquake catalog data analysis (more than 300000 events for 1900–2022). The representative part includes the events with М≥2.5. The distribution of the above-mentioned parameters was calculated for a 0–40 km layer wherein most of the earthquakes are located. Deep-focus earthquakes occur at a depth to 170 km. The maximum annual number of earthquakes (more than 90) was recorded in Balikesir Province. Seismicity and STD intensity analysis was made on the periods of 1997–2009 and 2010–2022 for the western and eastern parts of Turkey and for the destructive February 6, 2023 earthquake area. The number of earthquakes recorded in the western part of Turkey (75 %) largely exceeds that recorded in the eastern part (25 %). In the period 2010–2022, there was an increase in the number of earthquakes in the eastern part of Turkey relative to the period 1997–2009, which made up 38 % of the total number of earthquakes. The studies of STD direction are based on the earthquake focal mechanism data (807 events for 1976–2023). STD intensity in the February 6, 2023 earthquake area, with regard to the February 6, 2023 earthquakes, is 1.34⋅10–6 year–1, and the background intensity for the entire period of observation (1900–2022) is –10–10 year–1. The STD maps show the diversity of deformation settings in the study area. Turkey is largely dominated by the horizontal shear mode (eastern and central parts). The extension mode manifests itself in the southwestern part. The western part of Turkey and the southern part of the East Anatolian fault zone are characterized by transtension mode. The Lake Van area is characterized by transpression mode. The shortening axis direction changes from sublatitudinal in the west of Turkey to submeridional in the east. STD tensors served as a base for plotting the distributions of the Lode – Nadai coefficient με and the vertical component. Based on the seismic and GNSS data, a comparison was made between the shortening and elongation axes directions.
Comparison of Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine in Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Control in Thoracotomy Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Rashidi Mahbobeh , Mahmoodi Kamran , Akhondzadeh Reza , Baghbanian Reza , Jahangiri Mehr Fatemeh , Safaei Semnani Niloofar
Published: February 2024

Background: Postoperative pain control after thoracotomy is very important, and if not controlled, it can cause severe complications. Objectives: This study aimed to compare dexmedetomidine and ketamine in serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) in pain control after thoracotomy. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 74 patients aged 18 to 60 years old with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I or II who were referred to Imam Khomeini hospital in Ahvaz, Iran, for thoracotomy and randomly divided into two groups. After surgery, the SAPB with ultrasound-guided was performed. In the ropivacaine-ketamine (RK) group, ketamine 0.5 mg/kg and 0.4 cc/kg ropivacaine solution 0.25% and in the ropivacaine-dexmedetomidine (RD) group, in addition to 0.4 cc/kg ropivacaine 0.25%, dexmedetomidine 0.5 µg/kg was added. Verbal Numeric Scale (VNS), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), respiratory rate (RR), heart rate (HR), and mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) were recorded. Results: There was no significant difference in both groups in terms of demographic information (P < 0.05). The average VNS was lower in the ketamine group than in the dexmedetomidine group; however, there was a significant difference only at 1, 12, and 24 hours after surgery (P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of SBP and DBP, HR, and MAP. There was a significant difference in the RR in the two groups at 12 and 24 hours after the operation (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Dexmedetomidine and ketamine, which were used as supplements to ropivacaine for SAPB in patients undergoing elective thoracotomy, reduced the pain intensity after thoracotomy; nevertheless, the intensity of pain reduction was more and more effective in the group receiving ketamine.
Comparing the Efficacy of Transforaminal and Caudal Epidural Injections of Calcitonin in Treating Degenerative Spinal Canal Stenosis: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Rahimzadeh Poupak , Imani Farnad , Farahmand Rad Reza , Faiz Seyed Hamid Reza
Published: February 2024

Background: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is the most common indication for lumbar surgery in elderly patients. Epidural injections of calcitonin are effective in managing LSS. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of transforaminal and caudal injections of calcitonin in patients with LSS. Methods: In this double-blind randomized clinical trial, LSS patients were divided into two equal groups (N = 20). The first group received 50 IU (international units) of calcitonin via caudal epidural injection (CEI), and the second group received 50 IU of calcitonin via transforaminal epidural injection (TEI). The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (ODI) were used to assess the patient's pain and ability to stand, respectively. Visual Analogue Scale and ODI scores were recorded and analyzed. Results: The results showed that caudal and TEIs of calcitonin significantly improved pain and ability to stand during follow-up compared to before intervention (P < 0.05). Additionally, CEI of calcitonin after 6 months significantly reduced pain in LSS patients compared to TEI of calcitonin (P < 0.05). However, no significant difference was observed between the two epidural injection techniques in improving the patient's ability to stand (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The results of the study indicate that epidural injection of calcitonin in long-term follow-up (6 months) had a significant effect on improving pain intensity and mobility in patients with LSS, and its effect on pain in the TEI method was significantly greater than that in the CEI method.
Design and Evaluation of a Novel Anti-microbial Peptide from Cathelicidin-2: Selectively Active Against Acinetobacter baumannii
Authors: Fathi Fariba , Ghobeh Maryam , H Shirazi Farshad , Tabarzad Maryam
Published: February 2024

Background: Infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms have increased the need for hospital care and have thus represented a public health problem and a significant financial burden. Classical treatments consisting of traditional antibiotics face several challenges today. Anti-microbial peptides (AMPs) are a conserved characteristic of the innate immune response among different animal species to defend against pathogenic microorganisms. Objectives: In this study, a new peptide sequence (mCHTL131-140) was designed using the in silico approach. Methods: Cathelicidin-2 (UniprotID: Q2IAL7) was used as a potential antimicrobial protein, and a novel 10 - 12 amino acids sequence AMP was designed using bioinformatics tools and the AMP databases. Then, the anti-bacterial, anti-biofilm, and anti-fungal properties of the peptide, as well as its hemolytic activity and cytotoxicity towards human fibroblast (HDF) cells, were investigated in vitro. Results: Online bioinformatics tools indicated that the peptide sequence could have anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-biofilm properties with little hemolytic properties. The experimental tests confirmed that mCHTL131-140 exhibited the best anti-bacterial properties against Acinetobacter baumannii and had fair anti-fungal properties. Besides, it did not cause red blood cell lysis and showed no cytotoxicity towards HDF cells. Conclusions: In general, the designed peptide can be considered a promising AMP to control hospital-acquired infections by A. baumannii.
Identifying, Prioritizing, and Assessing Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction Covered by Supplemental Insurance: A Mixed-Method Study
Authors: Karimi Farzad , Dehghani Ghale Roohallah
Published: February 2024

Background: With increasing specialization in various sectors of the market environment, it has become essential to identify customer satisfaction indicators and prioritize them to enhance the provision of supplementary health insurance services. Objectives: This study aimed to identify, prioritize, and assess satisfaction indicators among individuals covered by supplemental insurance. Methods: This exploratory mixed-method study involved 20 participants, including university faculty members, managers, and insurance experts in Khuzestan province. In the qualitative phase, a scoping review of relevant literature was initially conducted using electronic databases such as Scopus and Web of Science to extract key axes. Subsequently, in two stages of fuzzy Delphi, relevant indicators were extracted and then prioritized by a panel of experts using the fuzzy AHP method. Results: A total of 33 articles were retrieved through the database search. Following semi-structured interviews, 11 indicators were identified, including premium, insurance obligations limit, timely payment of expenses, provision of online services, respectful treatment, reasonableness of required documents, waiting period, complaint handling, franchising information, and discrimination in service provision. Among these factors, the premium had the highest priority, with a final weight of 0.190. Conclusions: The results highlight the significance of premium as the most influential factor in the study. Therefore, insurance company managers should focus on increasing insured individuals' satisfaction and enhancing their companies' overall perception.
Examining the Changes in Coagulation Parameters in Patients Infected with SARS-CoV-2 Variants (Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron)
Authors: Irvem Arzu , Mart Komurcu Selen Zeliha , Celik Sule , Erdogan Cakir Derya , Aydin Cengiz , Kazezoğlu Cemal
Published: February 2024

Background: It is known that the change in coagulation parameters has an effect on mortality and prognosis in COVID-19 patients. The SARS-CoV-2 virus has changed with mutations in the genome of the virus since the beginning of the pandemic, and the resulting variants have been recorded by the World Health Organization. With these variations, the clinical severity of the disease and laboratory parameters have also changed. Objectives: In this study, we examined the changes in D-dimer levels, fibrinogen levels, platelet count (PLT), and mean platelet volume (MPV) between SARS-CoV-2 Alpha (B.1.1.7), Beta (B.1.351) Delta (B.1.617.2), and Omicron (B.1.1.529) variants. Methods: The study was conducted retrospectively on 28 195 adult patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. At the time of application, data on age, gender, SARS-CoV-2 variant status, D-dimer levels (n = 7090), fibrinogen (n = 5709), PLT (n = 7066), and MPV (n = 8330) were collected. Patients were divided according to alpha, beta, delta, and omicron variants. The changes in variants were examined statistically. Results: The incidence of the delta variant in women was higher than the other variants, followed by alpha and omicron (P = 0.001). The Beta variant was detected at a higher rate in males. The ages of the cases with the Omicron variant were higher than the cases with Alpha, Beta, and Delta variants (P = 0.001, P = 0.001, P = 0.001, and P < 0.01, respectively). In laboratory parameters, D-dimer and fibrinogen levels were detected to be significantly higher in Delta and Omicron variants. PLT and MPV were determined to be lower in delta and omicron than in alpha and beta variants. Conclusions: Examination of the changes in laboratory coagulation parameters according to variants shows that the tendency to clot increases from alpha to omicron.
The Information Needs and Seeking Behavior of Elderly Patients in Educational and Therapeutic Hospitals: Unveiling Barriers to Information Accessibility
Authors: Siamian Hasan , Shahrabi Afsaneh , Balaghafari Azita
Published: February 2024

Background: With the aging population on the rise, it becomes increasingly important for healthcare providers and policymakers to grasp the preferences of elderly patients when it comes to seeking health information. Such understanding can pave the way for tailored interventions aimed at enhancing health literacy and encouraging healthy behaviors among older adults. Objectives: This study sought to investigate the information needs and seeking behavior of elderly patients in educational and therapeutic hospitals while also identifying the barriers that hinder these patients’ access to relevant information sources. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 200 older adults who were hospitalized in educational and therapeutic hospitals in Sari, located in northern Iran, within 2018 to 2020. The data collection tool consisted of a researcher-made questionnaire with four sections: demographic information, health information needs, health information-seeking behavior (HISB), and barriers to finding information. The questionnaire’s reliability was validated, and the chi-square test was employed to explore the association between demographic variables and barriers to information retrieval. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 24). Results: The key demographic characteristics influencing HISB among older patients included age (70 - 79 years), gender (female), educational level (illiterate), and employment status (housewife). The primary health information needs of older patients encompassed staying updated with current health news, seeking information from nurses and allied healthcare staff, and encountering obstacles in accessing information due to a lack of internet literacy. The most pronounced associations between demographics and HISB among older patients were observed in educational level, employment status, and reliance on newspapers and magazines. Moreover, significant associations existed between age groups and seeking support from groups, family, relatives, and friends in addition to using brochures, books, internet resources, short message service (SMS), and radio/television. Conclusions: Elderly patients often encounter challenges in accessing health information due to their limited internet skills. To assist older adults in navigating and utilizing the Internet more effectively, it is crucial to identify trustworthy online sources and bolster their confidence in using the Internet. Healthcare professionals can contribute to the well-being of older adult patients by providing access to current health news, delivering educational programs tailored to individuals with lower levels of education, and offering alternative sources of information for patients who lack internet access.
A 52-Week Split-Face Study on the Efficacy and Safety of a New-Type Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Filler for Nasolabial Wrinkles
Authors: Tampouratzi Eleftheria , Kostaki Maria , Talaiporou Kyriakos , Katsantonis Loannis
Published: February 2024

Background: The treatment outcome of nasolabial wrinkles or folds (NF) is widely considered a strong criterion for estimating the overall aesthetic results of different types of hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable fillers. These fillers have undergone various modifications and are classified as monophasic or biphasic, with monophasic fillers further divided into monodensified or polydensified. Objectives: This split-face study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of two monophasic HA fillers. Methods: A total of 15 facial aesthetic patients (mean age: 52.4 ± 9.39 years) participated in a split-face study to assess the clinical efficacy, long-lasting effect, and overall skin reaction of two different HA injectable fillers for nasolabial wrinkles. The right NF of each patient was treated with a monophasic, polydensified HA filler; however, the left NF was treated with a scientifically modified monophasic monodensified counterpart. The injection technique and HA quantity injected were consistent. The outcome was assessed using both the Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale (WSRS) and the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) with analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistical methods. Additionally, the post-treatment naturalness feeling was measured using the FACE-Q questionnaire. Baseline photos were taken in standardized settings, and follow-up visits were conducted at the 1st, 6th, and 12th months. Results: Both HA injectables demonstrated similar effectiveness in terms of aesthetic outcome and long-lasting effect, as interpreted from WSRS and GAIS findings. However, the monodensified HA product received better subjective ratings for naturalness, as indicated by the FACE-Q questionnaire (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Although there were no obvious signs of skin irregularity in both treated wrinkles, patients reported a feeling of intracutaneous tension in the right NF (treated with polydensified HA) but not in the left NF (treated with monodensified HA). Although some subjectivity exists in patient responses, the unanimous preference for the monodensified product due to its natural feeling provides strong support for its use in everyday aesthetic clinical practice.
Effect of Mobile Health Self-care Training on Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Authors: Roshanghiyas Shaghayegh , Sharifi Simin , Faghihi Hamed , Jahantigh Mojgan
Published: February 2024

Background: Technological advancements have facilitated disease management. These technologies can be used to educate multiple sclerosis (MS) patients at any time and place and improve the health of patients. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effect of mobile health training on the fatigue levels of MS patients in Zahedan. Methods: This quasi-experimental study involved 80 MS patients who joined the Zahedan Multiple Sclerosis Association in 2023. Patients were selected through convenience sampling and then randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. Patients in the intervention group received mobile health education on fatigue reduction strategies using a website (www.Betterlifems.ir) created by the researcher, in addition to the standard education. The control group received only the standard education. In both groups, data were collected through a demographic information questionnaire and the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) at the beginning and two months after the intervention, using the interview method. The SPSS software (version 26) was used to analyze the collected data via paired t-test, independent t-test, chi-square test, and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) at a significance level set at less than 0.05 (P < 0.05). Results: In the control group, the average fatigue score increased from 43.72 ± 9.04 to 44.07 ± 9.13, which did not demonstrate a significant increase (P = 0.69). Conversely, in the intervention group, the average fatigue score significantly decreased from 43.47 ± 8.15 to 30.10 ± 8.28 (P = 0.001). The ANCOVA results, which accounted for significant pretest score effects, revealed a significant difference in mean fatigue scores between the two groups after the intervention (P = 0.0001). Conclusions: This study confirms that mobile health training has a significantly positive effect on the fatigue experienced by patients with MS. Therefore, mobile health can be utilized to teach self-care strategies to manage and alleviate fatigue in MS patients.
Tingkat Kepuasan Nelayan terhadap Pelayanan Kebutuhan Melaut di Pangkalan Pendaratan Ikan di Desa Eri, Kota Ambon
Authors: Sabandar Abraham
Published: February 2024

Kondisi fasilitas yang ada pada Pangkalan Pendaratan Ikan (PPI) Eri Tipe D di Kota Ambon dan sejauh mana PPI tersebut memberikan pelayanan terhadap kebutuhan melaut (BBM, Air, dan Es) bagi kapal-kapal nelayan skala kecil yang memanfaatkan PPI dimaksud. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat kepuasan nelayan terhadap pemenuhan kebutuhan melaut di PPI Eri. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode  survey yakni observasi dn wawancara langsung dengan nelayan menggunakan kuisioner, yang bertujuan mendapatkan gambaran/deskripsi objek yang teliti. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer berupa hasil pengamatan dan wawancara langsung dengan nelayan yang melakukan aktivitas bongkar muat di PPI Eri. Analisis dilakukan denganmengukur tingkat kepuasan nelayan konsumen secara menyeluruh dengan melihat tingkat kepentingan dari atribut-atribut, dan metode Importance and Performance Analysis. Hasil penelitian menunjukan tingkat kepuasan nelayan terhadap nelayan kebutuhan melaut masing-masing untuk bahan bakar cukup puas dengan Customer satisfaction index (CSI) sebesar 0,64%, untuk air dalam kategori puas dengan CSI sebesar 0,71. Hasil analisis Importance and Performance Analysis (IPA) untuk kebutuhan bahan bakar, tidak terdapat atribut yang harus diprioritaskan sehingga atribut yang dinilai terhadap 9 atribut 7 diantaranya memiliki tingkat kepentingan yang tinggi (puas) sehingga harus dipertahankan pelayanannya dan lebih ditingkatkan kinerjanya, selanjutnya 2 atribut yang lain tergolong rendah (kurang penting) 1 antaranya perbaikan fasilitas BBM yang rusak dan system penerimaan keluhan, kedua atribut tersebut telah disediakan pihak PPI namun bagi nelayan itu tidak diprioritaskan. Untuk kebutuhan air, terdapat 2 atribut yang dinilai penting tetapi harus di proritaskan dalam artian harus ditingkatkan kinerja pelayanan demi memberikan kepuasan bagi nelayan, sedangkan terdapat 5 atribut yang harus dipertahankan pelayanannya karena dianggap puas bagi nelayan, dan terdapat 2 atribut yang dianggap kurang penting sehingga tidak perlu diprioritaskan oleh nelayan.
Approaching code-compliant Non-Destructive Testing of carbon steel weld using Total Focusing Method technique
Authors:   Onet Technologies, Ke Weina
Published: February 2024

The Total Focusing Method (TFM) technique is an advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Ultrasonic Testing (UT) technique. It is usually used together with special acquisition configurations such as Full Matrix Capture (FMC) or Plane Wave Imaging (PWI) and can supply synthetic post-processing results based on a quantity of ultrasonic signals. It is believed that it will accelerate the UT technique revolution toward the artificial intelligence era. Compared to the conventional UT technique, or even advanced UT techniques, such like Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) and Phased Array (PA) techniques, this advanced UT technique is well known for its easy-to-interpret and high-resolution representative images. For these reasons, it is used more and more in the flaw sizing and characterization assessment. Following the publication of the standard ISO 23864, TFM technique become a member among all standardized weld inspection techniques. This article presents some related study results toward a code-compliant weld inspection regarding the related standards, dealing especially with the sensitivity calibration which is a key point for the applicability of amplitude-based acceptance criteria.
CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION: THE ART OF TRADITIONAL WEAVING IS APPLIED NOT ONLY IN CLOTHING
Authors: Hidayani Nieta
Published: February 2024

Traditional weaving has long been an integral part of Indonesia's cultural heritage. However, over the years, this art form has not only been used to make traditional clothing. However, it has also been applied in various other fields. This research aims to understand the history and cultural context of the art of weaving, examine the techniques and materials used, encourage sustainable use, bridge between generations, and identify threats and challenges facing the preservation of traditional weaving arts. The method used in this research is qualitative research, where the author observes local weavers at Penenun. The ages of these weavers range from teenagers to adults. This is then continued with a study of social theory and a literacy study of related phenomena regarding traditional weaving arts which are applied not only to clothing as part of efforts to preserve the nation's cultural heritage. This article analyzes how weaving can be applied in various fields, such as decorative arts, interior design and other products. This shows the flexibility and relevance of weaving in a modern context. The conclusion of this article reflects hope for the future of traditional weaving arts.
Pengembangan Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Contextual Teaching Earning Terhadap Peningkatan Kreativitas Anak Usia 8 – 12 Tahun Persekutuan Anak Dan Remaja Di Jemaat Gki Ebenhaezer Yoka”
Authors: Kreuta Konstantina , Gobay Mika
Published: February 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan model pembelajaran  berbasis Contextual Teaching Learning dengan melibatkan anak-anak sekolah minggu usia 8 – 12 tahun secara aktif dalam proses penjelajaran ini sehingga anak-anak dapat berkreasi, berkarya, meningkatkan kreativitas mereka. Oleh sebab itu guru sekolah minggu diharapkan dapat membangun sebuah sekolah minggu yang  maju dan berkembang, baik dalam segi kualitas maupun kuantitas. Mengajar anak-anak memang tidak mudah, guru harus mengenal gaya belajar anak agar dapat menemukan apa yang menjadi masalah anak di dalam belajar. Apabila guru tidak kreatif dalam mengajar, maka yang terjadiadalah anak akan merasa bosan, malas, jenuh, dan tidak suka mendengarkan firman Tuhan. Apalagi anak-anak sekarang semakin sibuk dengan sekolah, kursus-kursus, dan berbagai kesibukan lainnya, sehingga kegiatan mereka padat sekali. Bisa dibayangkan, jika acara sekolah minggu tidak menarik, mereka mungkin bisa saja merasa “rugi” untuk hadir di sekolah minggu. Jika ini yang terjadi, apa yang bakal terjadi kepada mereka, sementara anak-anak adalah harapan dan generasi masa depan gereja. Dengan melihat fakta yang terjadi di dalam pelayanan sekolah minggu Jemaat GKI Ebenhaezer Yoka, guru kurang memperhatikan kondisi yang terjadi dengan anak-anak sekolah minggu. Ada begitu banyak kendala yang terjadi, baik karena waktu anak lebih banyak untuk kegiatan ekstra kurikuler, waktu yang begitu singkat, pengajaran firman Tuhan tidak terlalu ditekankan, kurangnya bahan ajar, kurangnya kesadaran orang tua untuk mengajak anak ke Sekolah Minggu.
Daya Hambat Obat Kumur dengan Kandungan Povidone Iodine dan Metil Salisilat Terhadap Pertumbuhan Staphylococcus Aureus
Authors: Supriyatin Supriyatin , Solikhah Solikhah , Al Sas Oktafirani
Published: February 2024

Obat kumur merupakan suatu larutan atau cairan yang digunakan untuk membantu memberikan kesegaran pada rongga mulut serta membersihkan mulut dari plak dan organisme yang menyebabkan penyakit di rongga mulut. Kandungan bahan aktif Povidone Iodine sebagai antiseptik dan memiliki spektrum yang luas terhadap aktivitas antibakteri, jamur, protozoa dan virus, digunakan untuk prosedur oral hygiene rutin, sedangkan kandungan metil salisilat berfungsi sebagai antiseptik yang mampu mengatasi kuman penyebab bau mulut, plak dan membantu menjaga kondisi gusi lebih sehat, sebagai antiseptik karena agresi terhadap mikroba bakteri yang tidak diikuti dengan perusakan jaringan sekitarnya. Staphylococcus aureus merupakan bakteri gram positif yang termasuk jenis bakteri flora normal yang terdapat pada kulit, saluran pernafasan serta saluran pencernaan manusia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui zona hambat Obat kumur dengan kandungan bahan aktif povidone iodine & metil salisilat dalam pertumbuhan bakteri dan mengetahui perbedaan zona hambat dari masing- masing kandungan obat kumur. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif dengan teknik sampling yaitu purposive. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh zona hambat obat kumur dengan kandungan bahan aktif povidone iodine mempunyai zona hambat dalam pertumbuhan Staphylococcus dengan diameter kategori Kuat dari 11,50-15,00 mm, Sedang 6,00-9,50 mm, Lemah 0,00 mm dan obat kumur dengan kandungan bahan aktif metil salisilat mempunyai kemampuan dalam menghambat pertumbuhan Staphylococcus aureus dengan diameter kategori Kuat dari 11,00-15,00, Sedang 5,50-8,50 mm, Lemah 4,50 mm. Berdasarkan uji statistik anova tidak terdapat perbedaan zona hambat dari masing-masing merek obat kumur yang memiliki kandungan bahan aktif povidone iodine dan metil salisilat dalam pertumbuhan Staphylococcuas aureus diperoleh nilai signifikansi adalah 0,46.
The Crisis of Caribbean Sociology and a Sociology of Crisis
Authors: Henry Paget ,   Caribbean Philosophical Association
Published: February 2024

In this paper, I argue that macro-theorizing in the field of Caribbean sociology is going through a crisis of transition from the third to the fourth major period in its 100-year-old process of historical development. It is a transition from a period in which the houses of earlier Caribbean macro-theorizing in the social sciences, such as creole theory, cultural pluralism and dependency theory, were blown from the center and displaced by the simultaneous arrival of two re-colonizing intellectual hurricanes from the temperate north: American neoliberalism and French poststructuralism. Battered by these two imperial storms, macro-theorizing in Caribbean sociology was caught in what the paper calls a neocolonial squeeze. After unleashing their destructive and seductive winds, Neo and Post, these two intellectual hurricanes, have been receding for some time. Their departing has been creating what the paper calls a post-neoliberal/post-poststructuralist opening. It then takes up the issue of what we should be doing in this opening to repair fallen intellectual houses and revive our tradition of macro-theorizing in Caribbean sociology.
Uji Kualitatif Kandungan Asam Pada Kosmetik dan Bahan Pangan Menggunakan FeCL3
Authors: Oileri Tikirik Wita , Fakhrurosi Fakhrurosi , Ibrahim Ibrahim , Mijra Mijra , Erza Rahma Kartini Ade , Yunika Hilma , Ayu Lestari Nesti
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan uji kualitatif terhadap kandungan asam pada empat sampel yang berbeda, yaitu Bedak MBK, Bedak Salisil, Asam Sitrat, dan Kecap menggunakan FeCl3 sebagai reagen. Metode ini dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi keberadaan senyawa asam tertentu dalam sampel. Sampel tersebut diuji dengan menambahkan larutan FeCl3 ke dalam larutan sampel. Perubahan warna yang terjadi diamati dan dicatat. Reaksi yang teramati dianggap sebagai indikator keberadaan asam tertentu dalam sampel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Bedak MBK, Bedak Salisil, dan Kecap menunjukkan perubahan warna yang signifikan setelah direaksikan dengan FeCl3. Perubahan warna ini mengindikasikan keberadaan senyawa fenol, termasuk asam salisilat, pada sampel tersebut. Namun, pada sampel Asam Sitrat tidak terjadi perubahan warna yang signifikan, menunjukkan bahwa asam sitrat tidak bereaksi secara khas dengan FeCl3 dalam konteks uji kualitatif ini. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam memahami kandungan kimia dari berbagai jenis sampel dan menunjukkan bahwa uji kualitatif dengan menggunakan FeCl3 dapat menjadi metode yang efektif untuk mendeteksi keberadaan senyawa fenol dalam sampel Bedak MBK, Bedak Salisil, dan Kecap.
A Study on the Effectiveness of Interprofessional Collaborative Training in Enhancing Interprofessional Communication and Teamwork Among Nurses at X Hospital Jakarta
Authors: Kurniasih Theresia , Leo Bunga Asnet , Suparadi Sudibyo , Suparadi Sudibyo
Published: February 2024

The establishment and maintenance of effective relationships between professionals is referred to as interprofessional collaboration. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of multidisciplinary collaborative practice training in improving communication and teamwork among professionals at RSIA X Jakarta. The study used a quasi-experimental design with a sample size of 35 nurses who were given Interprofessional Collaborative Practice training and 35 nurses as controls, with the criteria of having held the positions of Supervisor, Nurse on Duty and Head of Nursing department. Collaborative Practive Assesment Tool (CPAT) questionnaire was used to collect data. For data analysis, chi-square tests and multiple logistic regression tests were used to answer the research hypotheses. The study results showed that Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Training was found to improve nurse interprofessional communication (p=0,029) and nurse teamwork (p=0,000). Nurses who received IPCP training increased their chances of teamwork 13.1 times higher compared to nurses who did not receive training (control). This study recommends the need to conduct additional study involving respondens from various professions and the need to provide Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Training to all professional teams in the hospital. Mapping the career path is necessary to ensuring that the achievement of each level of clinical nurse structure are well balanced. A strategic plan is necessary to be implemented in order to achieve nurse education level up to the baccalaureate level and regulation must be reinforced to create interprofessional collaboration culture in the hospital