bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMBALANCE BETWEEN OSTEOSYNTHESIS AND ENDOGENOUS CHRONIC STRESS IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
Authors: Kovalchuk Alla , Zinych Olesia , Prybyla Olha , Kushnareva Natalia , Kovalchuk Volodymyr , Shyshkan-Shyshova Kateryna
Published: October 2023

Osteocalcin (OC) is a component of phenotypic characteristics, associated with carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Of interest is the phenotype of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) without obesity, which may be associated with impaired levels of counter-insulin hormones.

87 patients with T2DM (age 40-78, females/males – 41/46) were examined. Anthropometric parameters and body composition were assessed by the bioelectrical impedance. OC, cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) blood levels, and the ratio of cortisol/DHEA-S as indicator of the body stress resistance, were measured. Patients were divided into 4 quartiles, depending on the serum OC level, that were significantly different from each other.

Cortisol/DHEA-S ratio was significantly different between the first (lowest OC level) and the fourth quartiles (highest OC level) and between the second, third and fourth quartiles. Visceral fat level was the highest in the first OC quartile, and the lowest in the fourth quartile. When comparing the percentage of total fat between quartiles, no significant difference was found, which may indicate the importance of visceral fat in the formation of metabolic phenotypic changes in the presence of T2DM.

The lowest serum OC level was observed in patients with the greatest intensity of chronic endogenous stress, which is manifested by glucocorticoid function increase according to the cortisol/DHEA-S ratio. It is assumed, that local hypercorticism is the cause of stem cell differentiation into adipocytes, which leads to the formation of a diabetes phenotype with the accumulation of visceral fat without general obesity and the slowing of osteosynthesis with a decrease of the OC level.
Development of a Regional Tourism Brand on the Example of the Nikolaev City Territorial Community
Authors:   Mykolayiv National Agrarian University, Albeshchenko Oleksii
Published: October 2023

Introduction. As the business market develops, the presence or absence of a “brand” in the customer's environment becomes an important factor in creating customer preferences. A trademark implies the use of a certain philosophy of the implementation of this "brand" using a set of marketing communications that direct information to the target group of consumers in accordance with their expectations. The brand symbolizes the stability of the characteristics and properties of the tourist service, the level of customer service. A brand is an obligation of a tourist enterprise to provide the consumer with a tourist product or service that corresponds to a certain set of properties and benefits. Purpose. City branding is a new area of activity. Therefore, some regions faced a number of problems in choosing the most effective tools for branding. The case of the city of Mykolayiv, which successfully created a brand to attract tourists, given in the article, confirms the importance of considering various symbols and elements for the final formation of a brand of the city and achieving success in popularizing the territory. Results. To ensure the sustainable development of the city, it is important to create its brand based on the application of a strategic approach. By creating a suitable strategy, branding of the city is carried out to improve its attractiveness for tourists. Considering the ability to make the area more appealing to tourists, its implementation can be a key component of efficient techniques of territorial management for their development. Conclusions. The presence of a positive brand will allow to attract external and activate internal resources, improve the quality of life, form an attractive image of the territory and ultimately increase the city's competitiveness, including in the tourism industry.
PROBLEMS AND PERSPECTIVES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OF MACHINE-BUILDING IN A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Tkachuk Liudmyla , Koval Natalia
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the study of theoretical and applied aspects of enterprise management in a competitive environment. On the basis of existing approaches to the process of managing the competitiveness of industrial enterprises, modern approaches to the effectiveness of such management are considered, and its significance in modern conditions is substantiated. Competitiveness is studied as a fundamental category of the market economy, which directly affects the efficiency of the participants of the competitive environment and ensures the stability of the development of the market mechanism as a whole.

The dynamics and structure of production of machine-building products in Ukraine during 2015-2022 were analyzed, its strategically important role in the country's economy was proven, despite the insignificant share of machine-building products in the total volume of industrial production and the strengthening of exports of raw materials industries. The presence of a crisis in the field of mechanical engineering has been proven, the causes of the crisis have been identified state of machine-building enterprises. The peculiarities of the functioning of the machine-building market in the conditions of military aggression were studied, the main problems and prospects of its development were determined. The main factors of the external and internal environment, which cause negative dynamics of production volumes and sales of mechanical engineering products of Ukraine, are systematized.

Measures for the further effective and competitive development of this market for the long term have been determined, which include the development of effective state programs and strategies for the development of the industry, stimulation of innovative development of enterprises and the introduction of the latest technologies to ensure the possibility of manufacturing high-quality high-tech and knowledge-intensive products.
Concurrent impact of de novo mutations on cranial and cortical development in nonsyndromic craniosynostosis
Authors: Kiziltug Emre , Duy Phan Q. , Allington Garrett , Timberlake Andrew T. , Kawaguchi Riki , Long Aaron S. , Almeida Mariana N. , DiLuna Michael L. , Alper Seth L. , Alperovich Michael , Geschwind Daniel H. , Kahle Kristopher T.
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE

Nonsyndromic craniosynostosis (nsCS), characterized by premature cranial suture fusion, is considered a primary skull disorder in which impact on neurodevelopment, if present, results from the mechanical hindrance of brain growth. Despite surgical repair of the cranial defect, neurocognitive deficits persist in nearly half of affected children. Therefore, the authors performed a functional genomics analysis of nsCS to determine when, where, and in what cell types nsCS-associated genes converge during development.

METHODS

The authors integrated whole-exome sequencing data from 291 nsCS proband-parent trios with 29,803 single-cell transcriptomes of the prenatal and postnatal neurocranial complex to inform when, where, and in what cell types nsCS-mutated genes might exert their pathophysiological effects.

RESULTS

The authors found that nsCS-mutated genes converged in cranial osteoprogenitors and pial fibroblasts and their transcriptional networks that regulate both skull ossification and cerebral neurogenesis. Nonsyndromic CS–mutated genes also converged in inhibitory neurons and gene coexpression modules that overlapped with autism and other developmental disorders. Ligand-receptor cell-cell communication analysis uncovered crosstalk between suture osteoblasts and neurons via the nsCS-associated BMP, FGF, and noncanonical WNT signaling pathways.

CONCLUSIONS

These data implicate a concurrent impact of nsCS-associated de novo mutations on cranial morphogenesis and cortical development via cell- and non–cell-autonomous mechanisms in a developmental nexus of fetal osteoblasts, pial fibroblasts, and neurons. These results suggest that neurodevelopmental outcomes in nsCS patients may be driven more by mutational status than surgical technique.
Use of global sagittal flexibility to predict proximal junctional kyphosis after spinal deformity surgery
Authors: Eaton Ryan G. , Wang Joshua L. , Munjal Vikas , Dhaliwal Joravar , Maggio Dominic , Keister Alexander , Gibbs David , Mallory Noah , Sparks Alexander , Moranville Robert , Xu David S. , Grossbach Andrew J. , Viljoen Stephanus
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE

Sagittal alignment is an important predictor of functional outcomes after surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD). A rigid spinal column may create a large lever arm that may impact the rate of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) after ASD surgery. In this study, the authors sought to determine whether relatively low preoperative global spinal flexibility (i.e., rigid spine) predicts increased incidence of PJK at 1 year after ASD surgery.

METHODS

The authors retrospectively reviewed long-segment thoracolumbar fusions with pelvic fixation performed at a single tertiary care center between October 2015 and September 2020 in patients with a minimum of 1-year radiographic and clinical follow-up. Two cohorts were established on the basis of the optimal value for spinal flexibility, as defined by the absolute difference between the preoperative standing and supine C7 sagittal vertical axes, which the authors termed global sagittal flexibility (GSF). Demographic information, radiographs, various associated complications, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were analyzed.

RESULTS

Eighty-five patients met the inclusion criteria. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis using GSF to predict an increase in the proximal junctional sagittal Cobb angle (PJCA) greater than or equal to 10° at 1-year follow-up provided an area under the curve of 0.64 and identified an optimal GSF threshold value of 3.7 cm. Patients with GSF > 3.7 cm were considered globally flexible (48 patients), and those with GSF ≤ 3.7 cm were classified as rigid (37 patients). Rigid patients were noted to have a significantly higher risk of ΔPJCA ≥ 10° at 1-year follow-up (51.4% vs 29.3%, p = 0.049). No changes in the reoperation rates or PROMs based on GSF were observed in the 1- or 2-year postoperative window.

CONCLUSIONS

Based on these retrospective data, preoperative global spinal rigidity portends an independently elevated risk for the development of PJK after ASD surgery. No differences in other complication rates or PROMs data were observed between groups. Data collection was limited to a 2-year postoperative window; therefore, longer follow-up is required to further elucidate the relationship between rigidity and reoperation rates. Based on these retrospective data, flexibility may influence the outcomes of patients with ASD.
Determinants of renewable energy consumption in Madagascar: Evidence from feature selection algorithms
Authors: Ramaharo Franck Maminirina , RANDRIAMIFIDY Michael Fitiavana
Published: October 2023

The aim of this note is to identify the factors influencing renewable energy consumption in Madagascar. We tested 12 features covering macroeconomic, financial, social, and environmental aspects, including economic growth, domestic investment, foreign direct investment, financial development, industrial development, inflation, income distribution, trade openness, exchange rate, tourism development, environmental quality, and urbanization. To assess their significance, we assumed a linear relationship between renewable energy consumption and these features over the 1990–2021 period. Next, we applied different machine learning feature selection algorithms classified as filter-based (relative importance for linear regression, correlation method), embedded (LASSO), and wrapper-based (best subset regression, stepwise regression, recursive feature elimination, iterative predictor weighting partial least squares, Boruta, simulated annealing, and genetic algorithms) methods. Our analysis revealed that the five most influential drivers stem from macroeconomic aspects. We found that domestic investment, foreign direct investment, and inflation positively contribute to the adoption of renewable energy sources. On the other hand, industrial development and trade openness negatively affect renewable energy consumption in Madagascar.
Historical and pedagogical aspects of foreign language education in Ukraine
Authors: Mishenina Tetiana M.
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to considering historical and pedagogical aspects of the development of foreign language education in Ukraine, starting from ancient times and up to our time. The definition and analysis of “foreign language education” as a multifaceted phenomenon, which includes several processes: cognition, development, education and training, is provided. Foreign language education is linguistic and cultural education, the result of which should be a plurilingual personality. It is noted that foreign languages were studied in our country even before the adoption of Christianity. For centuries, education and all other socio-political processes were taken care of by the church; therefore, Church Slavonic and Greek languages were studied in schools due to their confessional status. Various educational institutions (“fraternal schools”, “multilingual”, “German”, and “Latin” schools) were opened, in which teaching in foreign languages was widespread. Latin has always held a high status not only as a foreign language but also as a language of instruction in many disciplines. It turns out that domestic foreign language education has been implemented for many years depending on the language policy of the ruling power structures in one or another territory of our country. This affected the main trends and challenges that made it necessary to focus on preserving one’s language and culture. The development of new economic and social processes influenced the departure from “dead languages” to studying “living” ones, which had specific practical significance. It was revealed that the opening of three universities, Kharkiv, Kyiv and Novorossiysk, which taught both classical languages (Latin and ancient Greek) and new ones (French, German, Italian, Polish and English), was a breakthrough in the development of foreign language teaching in higher education. It has been established that after the declaration of independence of Ukraine in 1991, foreign language education developed under the influence of important state documents of Ukraine regarding the study of foreign languages by citizens and the All-European recommendations on language education: study, teaching, evaluation. Therefore, the changes that are taking place force us to rethink the previous experience and integrate new progressive ideas into the educational process in accordance with the strategy for the development of foreign language education in our country.
IMPLICATIONS OF THE TEACHER’S CHARACTER IN FORMATION OF STUDENT’S CHARACTER (STUDY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF IMAM NURUDDIN AL SAMHUDI IN THE BOOK OF JAWAHIR AL-'IQDAIN FI FADHLI ASY-SARAFAIN)
Authors: Noor Asyrul Zulmi
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACTThe National Education System states that the education in question is an education based onreligious spiritual values and prioritizes personality and noble moral character, not only prioritizingknowledge and logical intelligence. The spearhead of achieving this goal is certainly one of them isin the hands of teachers as exemplary figures in forming good participant characters in accordancewith the demands of the national education system. Among the classical clerical figures who discussthe character of the teacher is Imam al Samhudi.This research aims to find out how the implications of Imam al Samhudi's thinking about thecharacter that a teacher must have on the formation of good character of learners. This research usesdescriptive research methods and content analysis. Data collection techniques use literature studiesand documentation. The results of this study revealed the conclusion that Imam al Samhudi'sthoughts have very good implications if they can really be applied by all teachers in the nationaleducation system, especially in terms of the formation of the character of learners in accordancewith the demands of character education development.Keywords: Teacher Character, Student Character, Imam al Samhudi
THE CONTRIBUTION OF ISLAMIC SCIENTIST IN CIVILIZATION (The Scientific Framework In Unity of Sciences Paradigm)
Authors: Wijaya Mirza Mahbub
Published: October 2023

Abstract:This paper discusses the contribution of Muslim scientists in developing civilization. This is analyzed using the lens of the unity of science paradigm. A scientist must have critical analysis, research, and make various efforts for the development of Islamic science in globalization. Through this method, the chosen strategy is to develop scientific integration that can be taken for the development of knowledge that has been unable to dialogue with religion. Paying attention to inter-scientific relations without sacrificing autonomy between each scientific discipline and paying attention to the religious dimension of the Indonesian nation. This paper is expected to contribute to developing theoretical frameworks and practical strategies in the development of science in Indonesia.Keywords: Paradigm, Islamic Scholar, Islam and Civilization
TRANSFORMATION OF THE WASATHIYAH ASWAJA AN-NAHDLIYAH PARADIGM TOWARDS MODERATION OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN INDONESIA
Authors: Hasyim Yusuf , , Supriyono , . Ustadiyah
Published: October 2023

Abstrak Peran pendidikan agama menjadi bagian yang sangat urgen dalam kontribusinya untuk memberikan pemahaman keagamaan yang rahmatan lil alamin dan memberikan solusi bagi persoalan-persoalan kebangsaan.  Persoalan-persoalan yang muncul sebagai akibat dari keragaman masyarakatnya hanya dapat diatasi dan diselesaikan melalui proses pendidikan yang memberikan penawaran perubahan paradigmatik dalam proses dan praktek pendidikan, terutama pendidikan agama. Jenis penelitian merupakan penelitian kepustakaan (library research) yang menggunakan bahan pustaka sebagai sumber utama guna mengetahui bagaimana konsepsi pendidikan wasatiyah dan moderasi beragama. Data penelitian dianalisis menggunakan metode analisis isi (content analysis) untuk mengungkap paradigma pendidikan wasathiyah sebagai perwujudan dari nilai-nilai ahlussunnah wal jama’ah an-Nahdliyah diangkat sebagai sebuah solusi terhadap persoalan-persoalan diskriminasi, ketidakadilan, dan konflik sosial lainnya. Jika kita menilik pada buku-buku pelajaran PAI yang diajarkan di sekolah atau madrasah, maka terdapat peluang yang sangat besar bagi upaya pengembangan nilai-nilai pendidikan berwawasan moderasi beragama (wasathiyah) di Indonesia yang masyarakatnya multikultural. Kata kunci:Paradigma Wasatiyah, Aswaja An-Nahdliyah, Pendidikan Agama Islam
Perbedaan Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Sinektik Dan Direct Instruction Terhadap Keterampilan Menulis Puisi Siswa Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar Gugus Joko Tingkir
Authors: Benu Domina Kristina , Koeswanti Henny Dewi
Published: October 2023

Menulis puisi sangat penting dimiliki siswa sebagai salah satu sarana untuk menyampaikan ide atau gagasan. Namun fenomena yang terjadi, siswa sering menghadapi kesulitan dalam menulis puisi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan penerapan antara model pembelajaran Sinektik dan Direct Instruction terhadap keterampilan menulis puisi siswa kelas IV Sekolah Dasar Gugus Joko Tingkir dan untuk mengetahui diantara pembelajaran sinektik dan direct instruction yang memiliki tingkat perbedaan lebih tinggi terhadap keterampilan menulis puisi  kelas IV Seklah Dasar Gugus Joko Tingkir. Variabel bebas pada penelitian ini adalah model pembelajaran sinektik (X1) dan model pembelajaran direct instruction (X2). Variabel terikat pada penelitian ini adalah keterampilan menulis puisi pada mata pelajaran bahasa Indonesia (Y). Teknik pengambilan data adalah menggunakan teknik tes. Instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah lembar tes keterampilan menulis puisi. Pada penelitian ini uji analisis statistik terdiri dari uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, dan uji t atau uji beda rata-rata. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya perbedaan keterampilan menulis puisi yang ditunjukkan dengan hasil uji-t posttest sinektik dan direct instruction, diperoleh nilai signifikansi lebih kecil 0,001. Karena nilai Sig (two-sided p) adalah 0,001<0,05 maka disimpulkan bahwa H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Yang berarti terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan terhadap keterampilan menulis puisi yang ajarkan dengan model pembelajaran Sinektik dan Direct Instruction Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar Gugus Joko Tingkir.
Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter di SDN 1 Marong Lombok Tengah
Authors: Fatmawati Ririn Dwi , Zain Moh. Irawan , Sobri Muhammad
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi implementasi pendidikan nilai-nilai karakter yang lakukan di SDN 1 Marong Lombok Tengah dan kendala yang dihadapi sekolah dalam proses implementasi pendidikan nilai-nilai karakter di SDN 1 Marong Lombok Tengah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan analisis data model dari Miles dan Hubeman yang dimulai dari reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah dua orang guru dan dua peserta didik. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Proses implementasi nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter yang dilaksanakan di SDN 1 Marong Lombok Tengah melalui kegiatan pengembangan diri, yaitu kegiatan rutin, kegiatan spontan, keteladanan dan pengkondisian) dan integrasi dalam pembelajaran secara tematik, yaitu melalui Silabus dan RPP serta proses pembelajaran. (2) Kendala yang dihadapi sekolah dalam proses implementasi nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter yaitu antara lain kurangnya sarana dan prasarana sekolah yang menunjang proses pengimplementasian pendidikan nilai-nilai karakter di sekolah, kurangnya kerja sama antara sekolah dan orang tua siswa terkait dengan pembiasaan baik yang dilakukan di sekolah dan di rumah guna menanamkan nilai karakter yang baik kepada siswa, dan lingkungan tempat tinggal dan lingkungan pergaulan siswa yang kurang baik.
The effect of COVID-19 vaccines on thyroid function and thyroid autoimmunity
Authors: TAŞKALDIRAN Işılay , ALTAY Feride Pınar , BOZKUŞ Yusuf , TURHAN İYİDİR Özlem , NAR Asli , BAYRAKTAR Nilüfer , BAŞÇIL TÜTÜNCÜ Neslihan
Published: October 2023

Aims: There have been reports about various thyroid autoimmune events after SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations. There is limited data on the extent to which vaccines for COVID-19 are effective on thyroid autoimmunity. This study investigates how COVID-19 vaccination affects thyroid antibodies and functions in individuals without any thyroid disease history.

Methods: The study evaluated individuals aged 18-65 with no previous COVID-19 history or thyroid disease who had at least two COVID-19 vaccine doses (CoronaVac + Pfizer-BioNTech or Pfizer-BioNTech alone) between October 2021 and October 2022. All participants' thyroid hormone (free triiodothyronine, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and free thyroxine) and thyroid autoantibody (anti-thyroglobulin, antithyroid peroxidase, and TSH receptor antibody) levels were measured.

Results: The study included 92 individuals in total. Thyroid functions and antithyroid antibody levels were found to be in the normal range before the implementation of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. Of the study participants, 42 received the Sinovac + BioNTech vaccine, and 50 received the BioNTech vaccine alone. While a decrease in st4 value was observed only in the BioNTech group after vaccination (p=0.007), thyroid dysfunction was not observed in any participant. After vaccination, TRAB positivity was observed in one participant, ANTI-TPO positivity in six participants, and ANTI-TG positivity in eight participants. No statistically significant antibody positivity was detected. No participants with antibody positivity displayed thyroid dysfunction.

Conclusion: Although some positivity in terms of antithyroid antibodies was observed after COVID-19 vaccination, this antibody positivity did not have a statistically significant level, and thyroid dysfunction was not detected in any participant. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe for thyroid function and autoimmunity.
NPO vs CSR: Will CSR eliminate the need for NPOs? The case of companies limited by guarantee in the UK
Authors: Clark Andre
Published: October 2023

In this paper the founder and Chairman of a successful social enterprise (company limited by guarantee), considers the differences between the strategic options available to such an NPO (not-for-profit organisation) and profit-orientated rivals with their increasingly common Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies that could, on the face of it, produce similar outcomes in terms of the social good. The finding for this particular case is that while this form of organisation has some disadvantages compared to firms who have access to shareholder capital and thereby enjoy faster growth and the benefits this brings, it nonetheless has some advantages in terms of maximising the common good, even if we accept the Friedmanite view that extracting a surplus to give to shareholders isn’t necessarily one of them. The aim of the paper is not, however, to label the differences in terms of pros and cons, but to identify which of them are intrinsic to the organisational form in order to test the hypothesis that CSR will eliminate the need for NPOs in future.
Structure, morphology and phase composition of anodized titanium dioxide nanotubes loaded with Pt and Pd
Authors:   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Knysh V. , Shmychkova O. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Luk'yanenko T. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Velichenko A. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology
Published: October 2023

This study focuses on titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes on solid substrates, which may find wide applications as photocatalysts and catalysts. To address the need for more stable and active electrocatalysts with reduced noble metal content, the study explores TinO2n–1 suboxides as promising substrates for the electrocatalysts. Notably, the addition of water in the fluoride-containing electrolyte plays a critical role in shaping the morphology of TiO2 nanotubes, leading to the formation of ordered structures under specific water concentration conditions. The study also examines the effects of platinum and palladium deposition on TiO2 nanotubes, enhancing their surface crystallinity and structural arrangement. The presence of an unidentified phase, possibly titanium hydride, is observed in certain samples. The findings highlight the potential of TiO2 nanotubes as efficient electrocatalysts and the influence of water content and substrate choice on their properties, opening up new avenues for advanced applications in various fields.
Pseudocatalytic acceleration of hydrothermal leaching of amylose from starch in acidic media
Authors:   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Myrhorodska-Terentieva V.D. , Nikolenko M.V. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Sknar I.V. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Osokin Yе.S. ,   Primus Inter Pares School, Prylovskyi О.V. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Volnyanska O.V. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Mironyak M.O. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology
Published: October 2023

Kinetic studies were conducted at 60–700C using buffer solutions with pH 3–5 to establish the effect of solution acidity on the efficiency of amylose leaching from starch. It was shown that the kinetic data are well described by the Kruger-Ziegler model. It was established that as the pH of the solutions decreases from 5.0 to 3.0, the activation energy of amylose leaching process decreases from 185 to 22 kJ/mol, and its dependence on hydrogen ion concentration is described by two linear segments within the pH ranges of 3.0–3.3 and 3.6–5.0. The effect of reducing the hydrogen bond energy upon addition of an additional proton to the water molecule was demonstrated through quantum-chemical modeling using the Gaussian 09 software. It was shown that protonation of the water molecule leads to a decrease in the effective charge on the oxygen atom from –0.626 to –0.142 unit of electron charge. At the same time, the linearity of the hydrogen bond along the –ОН–О– atoms is violated, the length of the hydrogen bond increases from 1.856 to 2.370 Å, and the binding energy decreases by 4.6 times. Thus, hydrogen ions can be considered as a kind of pseudo-catalyst for the process of amylose leaching from starch grains, since in their presence the activation energy of the process decreases and its rate increases. It was concluded that the process of hydrothermal leaching of amylose from starch can be intensified by carrying it out in acidic media without additional heating of starch suspensions.
Kur’an’da Helal Mal Edinim Yolları
Authors: ÇÖLLÜOĞLU M. Sami
Published: October 2023

Kur’an’da insanın yaşamını sürdürebilmesi ve ayakta kalabilmesinin aracı olarak görülen mal, hayatın önemli bir bileşenidir. Mal kelimesi Kur’an’da farklı bağlamlarda kullanılmakla beraber esasen bunların her birinin odak noktası insandır. Çünkü insanın maddi yapısının onu sevk ettiği arzu ve yönelimlerinin en başta gelenlerinden biri mal edinme isteğidir. Kur’an’da bu isteğin karşılanmasında gayri meşru yollar yerilip yasaklanırken meşru yollara çeşitli yönlendirmelerde bulunulmuştur. Kur’an’ın mesajları, insanın fıtrî yapısına uygun bir şekilde olup onun hem dünyada hem de ahirette mutlu ve huzurlu olmasına yöneliktir. Dolayısıyla insanlık varlığını sürdürdüğü müddetçe kendisi için yol gösterici olan ilahi düsturlara kulak vererek doğru ve iyi olanı seçme imkanına sahiptir. Tersi durumda sadece sahip olma duygusuyla hareket edilerek edinilen şeylerin insanın nihâi anlamda mutlu olmasını ne derecede sağladığı, üzerinde düşünülmesi gereken önemli bir husus olarak görünmektedir. Bu çalışmada ise helal mal edinim yollarının neler olduğu Kur’an perspektifinden ele alınmaya çalışılacaktır.
Haccın Şartları Bağlamında Hac Kotasının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: YILDIRIM Ahmet Hamdi
Published: October 2023

Allah, insanları dünya hayatında çeşitli sorumluluklarla yükümlü kılmıştır. Bu sorumluluklar, insanların imtihan edilmesi ve ahirette hesap vermesi için önemlidir. Hac ibadeti de bu yükümlülüklerden biridir. Hac, İslam'ın beş temel esasından biri olarak kabul edilir ve Müslümanlar, maddi imkanları elverdiği durumda bu ibadeti yerine getirmekle sorumludurlar.

Ancak zaman içerisinde, seyahat imkanlarının gelişmesi ve ulaşımın kolaylaşmasıyla birlikte hac yapma fırsatı artmıştır. Bu durum, her yıl Mekke'ye hacca gitmek isteyenlerin sayısında büyük artışlara yol açmıştır. Yoğun talep ve sınırlı altyapı imkanları nedeniyle Mekke'de yığılmalar oluşmuş ve bu da ibadetin düzenini ve güvenliğini tehlikeye atmıştır.

Bu zorlukları aşmak ve hac ibadetini düzenli ve güvenli bir şekilde gerçekleştirebilmek için bir çözüm olarak "kota uygulaması" devreye alınmıştır. Hac kotası, her ülkenin Müslümanlarından belirli bir kontenjanın seçilmesi ve bu kontenjan çerçevesinde hac ibadetini gerçekleştirmelerine izin verilmesi anlamına gelir. Bu yöntem, hac ibadetini daha sürdürülebilir ve güvenli hale getirmek amacıyla geliştirilmiştir.

Kota uygulaması, hac ibadetinin düzenini sağlamak, hacıların ihtiyaçlarını karşılamak ve ibadet sırasında güvenliği sağlamak amacıyla önemlidir. Bu uygulama, hac ibadetinin her yıl düzenli ve etkili bir şekilde gerçekleştirilmesini sağlamak için alınmış bir önlemdir.

Bütün bu gerekçelerin yanında hac ibadetini yerine getirmek için kota beklerken ölen bir kişinin durumu tartışma konusu olmuştur. Bu kimse İslam hukukuna göre hac ibadeti ile sorumlu kabul edilir mi edilmez mi?

Tartışmanın temelindeki mesele, kişinin hac vizesine sahip olmasının hac ibadetinin vücub şartı mı, yoksa eda şartı mı olduğu konusundaki görüş ayrılığıdır. Vücub şartı, bir ibadetin farz olabilmesi için gerekli olan şartları ifade ederken, eda şartı ise ibadetin sahih bir şekilde yerine getirilmesi için gereken şartları ifade eder. Hac vizesi durumu da bu açıdan ele alınabilir.

Bu makale, hac vizesinin hukuki boyutunu araştırmayı ve vücub şartı mı, yoksa eda şartı mı olduğu konusunda aydınlatıcı bilgiler sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu bağlamda, hac vizesi beklerken hayatını kaybeden bir Müslümanın, hac ibadetiyle sorumluluk taşıyıp taşımadığı meselesi de ele alınacaktır. Ayrıca, böyle bir durumda Müslüman'ın yerine getiremediği hac ibadetini telafi etmek amacıyla bedel hac vasiyeti yapması gerekip gerekmediği de detaylarıyla ele alınacaktır.
“A MULHER DIVIDE A CLASSE”:
Authors: Recoaro Deise
Published: October 2023

Este ensaio reflete sobre a situação da mulher na sociedade de classes, a partir da abordagem marxista de Heleith Saffioti e suas implicações na vida, no trabalho e no movimento sindical. O ensaio discute como as demandas específicas das mulheres foram secundarizadas sob a acusação de que elas dividem a classe trabalhadora. O artigo argumenta que, embora o tema da desigualdade de classe tenha sido amplamente estudado pela sociologia, o gênero foi amplamente negligenciado pelos estudiosos. A autora destaca a necessidade de quebrar o silêncio e considerar a relação coextensiva entre classe e gênero para uma análise mais abrangente da sociedade.
Soft skills and academic performance of Professional School’s students of Accounting at the National University of Cañete, 2023 [Habilidades blandas y rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de la Escuela Profesional de Contabilidad de la Universidad Nacional de Cañete, 2023]
Authors: Morales Alberto Manuel Nicolás , Vergara Moncada Raúl Jesús , Sánchez Pérez María del Carmen , Leyva Minaya Lourdes , De Paz Lazaro Ana Cecilia , Manrique Flores Saul Robert , Vega Ronquillo Manuel , Benites Fernández Gabriel Jesús , Urbina Puma Luis , Revilla Mendoza Silvia María , Flores Casanova Walter
Published: October 2023

The objective of the study was to determine if there is a significant correlation between soft skills and academic performance. For this reason, the research was carried out in higher education. The type of research is applied, with the level of research being descriptive and correlational. The research was transversal; since the survey was carried out only once using the questionnaire and notes technique. The sample is simple random, 52 students from the first and second cycles enrolled in the 2023-1 semester, who constitute the study. It was shown that the use of soft skills and academic performance in students predominates at the middle level, that is, represented by 61.54% (32). Therefore, it is necessary for teachers to apply soft skills in their classes. The average of respondents regarding the use of soft skills is favorable. It was determined that more than 50% of the respondents are older than 3,06128, that is, they have a favorable possession. On average, subjects have a rank of 3.5000 (favorable). Furthermore, the average deviation was 1.06128. The minimum score was 1 and the maximum was 5. Therefore, the Use of soft skills benefits the student. It is concluded that there is an adequate significant relationship between the use of soft skills and the academic performance of university students, due to a moderate correlation of 0.819.
Telemedicine Acceptance in Bahrain: Analysis of the Case of COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Y. Alsebaie Fatima
Published: October 2023

This study aims to describe the perspectives and lived experiences of physicians and users who used telemedicine during Covid-19 in Bahrain. The study is based on in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted with physicians and users in order to explore their perspectives on using telemedicine during the pandemic. Interview analysis revealed that healthcare professionals’ proactiveness in offering and using telemedicine services during the pandemic contributed significantly to its acceptance and use by patients. Results show that telemedicine users have positive attitude regarding their telemedicine experience and they have high tendency toward using its services even after the pandemic is over, especially for chronic conditions and follow-ups. Results also show that despite the readiness of users for using the telemedicine, some telemedicine services still need improvements in the insurance services, controlled medicine regulation, applications and training for hospital staff and users/patients. The study provides valuable information for the successful implementation of telemedicine services in Bahrain.
Utilization of chicken manure as organic fertilizer to increase growth and production Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum)
Authors: Bouk Gomera , Sinabang Maria Kristina
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the level of growth and production of  Pennisetum purpureum which is given organic fertilizer based on chicken manure with different proportions. This research was carried out on land belonging to the Independent Farmers group in Leosama village, Kakuluk Mesak sub-district, Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, which started from March to June 2022. This research was carried out using the experimental method with a Randomized Block Design (RDB) consisting of 4 treatments and 4 replications so that there are 16 experimental plots in total. The treatments tested consisted of: K) Control (without chicken manure); PA) Pennisetum purpureum is given organic fertilizer made from 25% chicken manure; PB) Pennisetum purpureum is given organic fertilizer made from 50% chicken manure; and PC) Pennisetum purpureum fertilized with organic fertilizer made from 75% chicken manure. The results showed that the application of organic fertilizers made from chicken manure had a very significant effect (p<0.01) on the growth of plant height, number of leaves and leaf length as well as the fresh weight and dry weight of Pennisetum purpureum plants. The conclusion of this study is the use of organic fertilizers made from chicken manure up to 75% is the best in increasing the growth and production of  Pennisetum
The Effect of Black Kabesak (Acacia nilotica) Pods Supplementation Levels on Nursing Behavior of Ongole Female Culled Cows Fed Banana Stem, Rice Straw and Rice Bran as a Basal Diet
Authors: Benu Imanuel
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect the effect of black kabesak (Acacia nilotica) pods supplementation levels on nursing behaviors of culled female Ongole cows fed banana stem, rice straw and rice bran as a basal diet. Three 8-9-year-old culled female Ongole cows (initial live weight 194-210.5 kg) were used in this study following a 3 x 3 Latin Square Design (LSD). The treatments were a basal diet and supplementation of A. nilotica 0% (P0), 0.5% (P0.5) and 1% (P1) of body weight, respectively. The variables observed were nursing behaviors which included length of nursing in the morning, noon and afternoon; milk consumption in the morning, noon and afternoon; total nursing length; and milk production. Data obtained from this study were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) of SPSS 23. The results showed that there were no different between treatments on nursing behaviors of culled female Ongole cows. It is concluded that supplementation of A. nilotica pods up to 1% of body weight could be used to feed culled female Ongole cows during nursing.
The Effect of Addition of Garlic and Lemongrass on Media for the Preparation of Salted Chicken Eggs on Organoleptic Test
Authors: Asih Diah Reni
Published: October 2023

The objective of this research was to observe organoleptic quality of salted egg with garlic and lemongrass addition. The materials used in this study were 40 eggs, water, garlic, lemongrass and krasak salt (table salt). This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 3 treatments and 3 replications, namely P0 = Control, P1 = Addition of garlic and lemongrass 15%, and P2 = Addition of garlic and lemongrass 30%. The parameters observed this study were the organoleptic values ​​of color, taste and texture. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, if significantly different then continued with Duncan's test. The results of the study adding garlic and lemongrass had a significant effect on organoleptic values ​​(taste and texture). The average value of the organoleptic test for salted chicken eggs is color 4.3-4.53; taste 3.93-4.83 and texture 3.40-4.43. Based on these results it can be concluded that the best results on organoleptic values ​​(color, taste and texture) are P2 (30%). It is suggested to further researchers to conduct further research to find out the shelf life of salted eggs for commercialization in the community.
The SWOT Analysis of Kampung Chicken Livestock Business Development in East Lampung District (Case Study in Way Jepara District)
Authors: Sari Novia Ambar
Published: October 2023

This study aims to find out how the potential for developing free-range chicken rearing in Braja Dewa Village is. The research was conducted in Way Jepara District, East Lampung. The research was conducted in Way Jepara District, East Lampung. In this study using a survey method. The number of samples is 20 respondents, the population can be considered homogeneous because it has relatively the same characteristics or traits among one another. The research was conducted April-May 2023. The data obtained for the formulation of alternative strategies, namely qualitative and quantitative data which will be processed and analyzed using the SWOT analysis method to determine both potential and development in free-range chicken farming activities. The results of the study with SWOT analysis are that the potential in the strategy for developing free-range chicken farming run by the people of Braja Dewa Village, Way Jepara District, East Lampung Regency is strongly influenced by external factors, namely the highest opportunity is high market demand for free-range chicken meat. While internal factors, the highest strength is the high selling price of free-range chicken. This means that the internal position of free-range chicken farming business development has a strong position in terms of strengths and weaknesses.
Fostering Digital Literacy in Higher Education: Benefits, Challenges and Implications
Authors: MOKHTARI Farida
Published: October 2023

The perception of "literacy" has traditionally been linked to the ability to read and write. However, with the advancement of technology, the scope of literacy has expanded to encompass various other skills and abilities. One significant aspect is digital literacy, which goes beyond computer proficiency and comprises a range of skills essential for effective teaching and learning. Digital literacy plays a crucial role in making information more accessible and respecting the preferences of young learners. In today's increasingly digital world, students and teachers must master digital competence to succeed. Therefore, it becomes imperative to incorporate digital literacy into the curriculum, as it not only contributes to lifelong learning but also serves as a vital competency for future employment. This article presents a literature review on the positive impact of digital literacy and its associated learning outcomes in higher education. It seeks to address the following questions: How does digital literacy, as a powerful technological tool, enhance the teaching-learning process in higher education? Also, what challenges may hinder the successful implementation of various digital-related skills? Through exploring these aspects, this study aims to shed light on the significance of digital literacy in higher education and its potential implications for both educators and learners.
ANALISIS JABATAN SEBAGAI DASAR REKRUTMEN UNTUK PENINGKATAN KINERJA SUPERVISOR (STUDI KASUS DI PT. SUKSES ANUGRAH SEJAHTERA)
Authors: Setiawan Imam
Published: October 2023

AbstractPT SAS is one of  national facility service company in Indonesia which provide services about cleaning service professional, security service, pest control, and handling managing people. The core business service is professional cleaning service. In data that has been collected, show that performance of Supervisor PT. SAS was bad, which caused by recruitment process that is misfit from job analysis.The purpose of this research is to get job analysis design of supervisor PT SAS in order to improving recruitment efectivity. Theory which is used in this research is perfomance theory, recruitment, dan job analysis.Research method which is used in this research is qualitatif descriptive method. Instrument which is used in this research by quesioner, interview, and observation with 360 degrees session, to get comprehensive information in order to make job analysis design of supervisor PT SAS.The results of research is show comprehensive information about job description and job specification which used as a competency model for recruitment process. Comparing between before and after job analysis have done, it shows that information about qualification of supervisor have many contents about skill, knowledge, and attitude. Before job analysis did’nt do, information about qualification of supervisor is only about skill other characteristic
PERAN SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI BAGI USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH PADA DINAS KOPERASI USAHA KECIL DAN MENENGAH KABUPATEN MANDAILING NATAL
Authors: Nondangari Fadhilah
Published: October 2023

Accounting has an important role for the progress of MSMEs in Mandailing Natal Regency. But now many employees at MSMEs in Mandailing Natal do not know how important accounting is for compiling company financial reports. The role of accounting information systems for MSMEs is very important to know the development of these MSMEs. This study aims to determine the role of accounting information systems for MSMEs in Mandailing Natal at the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives, Mandailing Natal District. The data collection techniques used in this study were based on observations made during the internship. The data analysis method used is descriptive analysis based on the MSME data obtained. The results of this study are that there are still data that are not in accordance with the existing business categories in MSMEs. Therefore, the role of accounting information systems is very influential on MSMEs in the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives, Mandailing Natal District.