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The Letters of John H. Crowder
Authors: Gibson Audrey
Published: December 2023

In the midst of the American Civil War, sixteen-year-old John H. Crowder, a free person of color, penned a series of letters that offer insight into the experiences, hopes, obstacles, and discrimination faced by young African Americans during the nineteenth century. Serving in the Louisiana Native Guard, one of the Union’s pioneering regiments that welcomed people of color, Crowder writes to declare his youthful ambitions and his unwavering resilience against his often disapproving superior officers. Additionally, within these letters Crowder’s profound love for his mother and a female friend is revealed, along with his determination to secure a stable future for the women in his life. The preservation of Crowder’s letters, alongside the story of his mother's pursuit of a military pension after Crowder’s death, brings to light the oft-overlooked contributions and experiences of African Americans in the post-Antebellum South.
In this “Spotlight on Juvenilia,” I delve into the story behind the preservation of Crowder’s letters, exploring the unique challenges and triumphs experienced by young African Americans, as well as their significant role in shaping the Civil War narrative. Moreover, I emphasize the importance of amplifying diverse historical perspectives, particularly those of youth and people of color. By shedding light on the interplay between personal agency and societal constraints for Crowder, this exploration underscores the significance of his community’s voices in reshaping historical discourses and highlights the far-reaching implications of their experiences during this pivotal period in history.
Juvenile Tradition and the Fiction Factory, Part I
Authors: Langbauer Laurie
Published: December 2023

This first in a series of two essays considers the relation of the juvenile tradition to cheap, mass-produced dime fiction in America from the 1860s on. Part One provides a survey of fiction-factory writing by now-unrecognized young writers in the latter half of the nineteenth century; my interest lies in recovering what juvenile writers who worked in that industry thought about it. This essay focuses on how they embraced new opportunities for authorship that mass-market publication provided. Such an assembly-line mode of literary production carried a new understanding of its authors as workers in the fiction factory. Rather than regret the loss of inspiration or genius in their writing identity, however, young dime writers hailed their role as “hack” writers by asserting youth’s modern character as “wide-awake”—aware, practical, savvy, and successful.
Bioética en donantes en asistolia controlada
Authors: Cacciatori Castro Armando Mario , Olivares Durán Enrique Mario
Published: December 2023

Las campañas de prevención y promoción de salud, así como los avances en las medidas terapéuticas destinadas a los pacientes neurocríticos, han logrado reducir la incidencia de pacientes con injuria encefálica aguda (IEA) que evolucionan a la muerte encefálica (ME). Sin embargo, en la mayoría de los países de América Latina, los órganos perfusibles aptos para trasplante (TX) provienen de donantes fallecidos en ME. La donación en asistolia (DA), y en particular la donación en asistolia controlada (DAC), constituye una opción aceptada y válida para la obtención de órganos que contribuiría a la disminución de las listas de espera para trasplante. Durante el proceso de DAC, se aplican conceptos con fuerte impronta bioética cuya aplicación resulta fundamental en el momento de la toma de decisiones.El presente artículo tiene el objetivo de analizar dichos conceptos con la finalidad de otorgar herramientas válidas al equipo asistencial para aquellos procesos en los que existe deliberación moral, como ocurre en la donación de órganos en asistolia controlada, considerada parte integral de los cuidados al final de la vida.
Local Community Perspective on Spatial Planning and Sustainability of Ecotourism Areas: Case of Western Mediterranean Part of Turkey
Authors: OKUDUM Ramazan , ALAEDDİNOĞLU Faruk , AYHAN Avşin , ÖZ Ezgi BAYRAM , ALAEDDİNOĞLU M. Fatih , ŞEREMET Mehmet
Published: December 2023

Doğaya ve insana dair her türlü çevreyi tüketen bir endüstri olan turizm, sürdürülebilir mi? Bu sorunun akademik anlamda açık ve net bir cevabı olmadığı gibi sektörün ve turizm karar vericilerin de bu sorunun cevabına ilişkin bir beklentileri
yok gibi. Dolayısıyla araştırma sahası olan ‘Batı Akdeniz’in nasıl bir planlama ve yönetim anlayışına ihtiyacı vardır?’ sorusunun önemi artmaktadır. Bu bağlamda Batı Akdeniz’de turizmin, sosyal, kültürel ve doğal çevre üzerinde
yarattığı olumsuz etkiler ve sürecin nasıl yönetildiği konuları önemlidir. Özellikle ekoturizm ağırlıklı turizm çeşitlerini tercih eden bir bölge için bu konu çok daha fazla anlam kazanmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın amacı bir ekoturizm
alanında (Batı Akdeniz) yaşayan yerel halkın mekansal planlama ve sürdürülebilir turizm konusundaki düşüncelerini araştırmaktır. Bu kapsamda problemin anlaşılması adına bölgede yaşayan yerel halktan 194 katılımcıyla anket yapılmış
elde edilen veriler karma yöntemle analiz edilmiştir. Yapılan anketlerde mekanın planlanması ve sürdürülebilirlik konularını anlamak adına kategorik ve açık uçlu anket soruları yöneltilmiştir. Elde edilen kategorik veriler frekans
dağılımına, ki-kare ve anova gibi nicel analiz testlerine tabi tutulurken, açık uçlu sorulardan elde edilen veriler ise anlamlı bir şekilde kategorize edilmiş ve yorumlanmıştır. Bulgulardan anlaşıldığı kadarıyla yerel halk turizme
konu olan kaynaklarını korumak ve kontrollü bir turizm gelişiminin gerçekleşmesini istemektedir. Ayrıca onlara rağmen kararların alınmaması gerektiğini düşünmektedirler.
The Relationship between Public Investments and Economic Growth: Example of TR33 Region (2004-2019)
Authors: ERSÖZ Hüseyin , UZGÖREN Ergin
Published: December 2023

Devletler için iktisadi büyüme başlıca önemli hedeflerden biridir. Ülkeler büyüme hedeflerini gerçekleştirmek ve aynı zamanda sürdürülebilir olmasını sağlamak ister. Devletleri oluşturan şehirlerin büyümesinin uzun dönemde ülke genelindeki
büyümeye etkisi büyüktür. Bu bağlamda ülke içerisindeki şehirlere birtakım kamusal ve özel yatırım harcamaları sağlanır. Yapılan kamusal yatırım harcamalarının şehirlere bir etkisi olduğu ise şüphesizdir. Kamusal ve özel yatırım
harcamalarının ekonomik büyümeye etkisini araştıran birçok araştırma bulunmaktadır. Bu Çalışmada ise Türkiye’nin kamusal yatırımları ile ekonomik büyümesi arasındaki ilişki TR33 bölgesi için incelenmiştir. Araştırmada; Afyonkarahisar,
Kütahya, Manisa ve Uşak’ın bulunduğu TR33 bölgesinin 2004-2019 dönem aralığındaki şehir bazlı yıllık verileri kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı belirlenen dönem aralığındaki TR33 bölgesi için, bölgeye yapılan yatırımların bölge
ekonomisi ile ilişkisi olup olmadığını ortaya çıkarmaktır. Ekonometrik analizde kullanılacak değişkenlerden yatırım değişkeni şehir bazlı olarak Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Strateji ve Bütçe Başkanlığı’ndan, GSYH değişkeni ise şehir bazlı
olarak Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu’ndan alınmıştır. 16 yıl ve 4 ülkenin bulunduğu çalışmada panel veri analizi yapılmıştır. Söz konusu değişkenlere öncelikle durağanlık seviyelerini belirlemek amacıyla panel birim kök testleri yapılmıştır.
Panel birim kök testleriyle durağanlık seviyeleri belirlenen değişkenlere daha sonrasında Granger nedensellik testi yapılmasına karar verilmiştir. Çalışmada yapılan ekonometrik analizden elde edilen ampirik bulgulara göre, yatırımlardan
büyümeye doğru uzun dönemde bir ilişki bulunamazken, büyümeden yatırımlara doğru tek yönlü bir nedensellik ilişkisine ulaşılmıştır.
Socio-Economic Problems and Islamic Principles in Islamic Countries
Authors: KARAGÜL Mehmet
Published: December 2023

Küresel akımların hızla yayıldığı günümüz dünyasında toplumların kendi değerleri ile varlıklarını sürdürebilmesi her geçen gün daha da zorlaşırken, bu konuda en fazla sıkıntıyı İslam toplumlarının yaşadığını ifade etmek mümkündür.
İslam ülkelerinde iktisadi ve siyasi sorunların yoğun bir şekilde yaşanmasında, ilgili toplumların ait oldukları dini inancın bu sorunlar üzerine müspet veya menfi etkilerinin olup olmadığı sürekli tartışılan bir konudur. Bu anlamda
İslam öğretisinde; toplumsal birliktelik, akılcılık, güvenilirlik, adalet ile yeniliğe açık olma ve ilerleme konularında net bir tavır görmek mümkündür. Hal böyle iken ilgili ülkelerde yaşanan; etnik, din, mezhep ve siyasi temelli
çatışmalar ve bunların nedenleri ve sonuçları bu çalışmanın konusunu oluşturmaktadır. Dolayısıyla bu çalışmada öncelikle İslam ülkelerinin iktisadi, siyasi, askeri, kültürel ve ar-ge konularındaki mevcut durumları ortaya konup,
diğer ülkelerle kıyaslamaları yapılacak ve devamında Müslüman toplumların bir an evvel kaderci anlayıştan sıyrılıp, akılcı bir düşünce tarzı ile ekonomik, sosyal ve siyasal hayatı yeniden kurgulamalarının zarureti üzerinde durulacaktır.
The Clash of Civilisations Thesis Within The Context of Edward Said’s Orientalism Interpretation
Authors: YACAN Caner
Published: December 2023

In this study, Samuel Huntington's Thesis on the Clash of Civilizations is problematized in the context of Edward Said's interpretation of Orientalism. The reflections of Orientalist thought are analyzed in the Clash of Civilizations
Thesis' perspective on identity and culture, in its approach to the societies it classifies as non-Western, and in the information it represents about these societies. As a result of the study, it is aimed to make visible the information
constructed in the Clash of Civilizations Thesis with the aim of establishing power over the other, to weaken the discourses that exclude and antagonize the other, and to develop an understanding that will contribute to the strengthening
of the experiences of living together within differences. As a method, first a perspective was adopted through Interpretive Social Science, and then the Clash of Civilizations Thesis was subjected to a critical discourse analysis
in line with the understanding of Critical Social Science. In order to make Said's interpretation of Orientalism understandable, the relationship of the parts of the interpretation of Orientalism with the whole was examined in
depth and the Clash of Civilizations Thesis was subjected to a critical interpretation in line with the created meaning. According to the results obtained, Huntington's Clash of Civilizations Thesis brings together a lot of objective
information and Orientalist discourse and strengthens Orientalist discourses with objective information. Thus, in order to ensure the continuity of Western power, an attempt is made to create a hegemonic discourse that is rooted
in Orientalism and strengthened by historical hostilities. This situation causes the information Huntington created about other societies to be information polluted by the will to power rather than information created as a result
of a careful research based on empathy. Huntington reduces societies to structures that have to fight because of their cultural differences.
A Comparative Examination on Traditions and Practices Related to Birth/Childhood Periods in Gagauz and Turkish Cyprus Folk Cultures
Authors: GÖKBULUT Burak , YENİASIR Mustafa , BİLGİÇ Anıl
Published: December 2023

Gagavuz ve Kıbrıs Türkleri Oğuz grubunun iki önemli dalını meydana getirirler. Gagavuzlar Moldova içerisinde yer alan Gagavuz Özerk bölgesinde yaşarlarken Kıbrıs Türkleri Kıbrıs adasının kuzeyinde yer alan KKTC’de yaşamaktadırlar.
Gagavuzlar zaman içinde Ortodoks Hristiyanlığı kabul ederken Kıbrıs Türkleri Müslümanlık inancına sahip çıkmışlardır. Farklı coğrafyalarda yaşayan bu iki Türk toplumu arasındaki sosyo-kültürel benzerlikler dikkat çekicidir. Gagavuzlar
Hristiyanlığı kabul etmelerine rağmen sosyal hayatlarında eski Türk inançlarından izler sıklıkla görülebilmektedir. Aynı şekilde Kıbrıs Türk halkının gelenek ve uygulamalarında da kültler (ateş, su, atalar vb.) ve eski Türk inanç
sistemlerinden Şamanizm ile ilgili unsurlara rastlanmaktadır. Bu ortak köken ve benzerlikten hareketle çalışmada Gagavuz ve Kıbrıs Türklerinin kültürel mirasları olan doğum ve çocukluk dönemine bağlı gelenek, âdet ve uygulamaları
karşılaştırılarak benzerlikler ve farklılıklar ortaya konulmuştur. Çalışmada geçiş dönemlerine bağlı olarak doğum öncesi-esnası-sonrası ile çocukluk dönemi âdet ve uygulamaları karşılaştırılıp yorumlanacaktır. Geçiş dönemleri insan
hayatında geniş bir yer tutmaktadır. İnsanın daha doğumundan önce başlayan inançlara bağlı uygulamalar, çocuk hem anne karnındayken ve hem de doğum sonrasında devam etmektedir. Birey düğün çağına geldiğinde de düğün öncesinde kız
isteme, nişan, kına gibi uygulamalarla düğüne hazırlanılmakta ve düğün ve sonrasıyla bu aşama tamamlanmaktadır. Gagavuz ve Kıbrıs Türklerindeki doğum ve çocukluk dönemine bağlı geçiş dönemlerine ilişkin benzerliklerin ve farklılıkların
ortaya konulacağı bu çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemi uygulanmış ve verileri toplamak amacıyla doküman analizi tekniğinden faydalanılmıştır.
A Review of Aslı Der's Book Titled Defne’yi Beklerken
Authors: DEMİR Zülal , KUŞCU Nuray KÜÇÜKLER
Published: December 2023

Aslı Der’e ait Defne’yi Beklerken adlı kitap gerçekçi gençlik edebiyatı içerisinde yer alan bir gençlik romanıdır. Bu bağlamda roman aile içi iletişimsizlik, ergenlerin yaşadığı sorunlar, taciz ve akran zorbalığı gibi konuları işleyen
bir yapıttır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Defne’yi Beklerken adlı yapıtı konu, ileti, karakterler, dil ve anlatım ile resim ögeleri açısından incelemektir. Bu doğrultuda çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman analizi kullanılmıştır.
Çalışma nesnesi adı geçen romandır. Yapılan alanyazın taramasıyla Aslı Der’in yazınsal yönü ve sorun odaklı çocuk edebiyatı ile gençlik edebiyatı terimlerine yönelik bilgilere ulaşılmıştır. İnceleme sonucunda romanın genç okurların
yaşam deneyimlerini sorun odaklı bir tavırla işleyen, gençlik edebiyatının nitelikli örneklerinden biri olduğu bulgulanmıştır.
Traffic Culture, Vehicle Parking Awareness, Vehicle Parking Problems and Solution Suggestions
Authors: ÇETİN Murat
Published: December 2023

Gelişim süreci içinde olan Türkiye’de bu sürecin sonucu olarak nüfus artışı ve dolayısı ile kullanımdaki motorlu taşıt sayısı da artmaktadır. Türkiye, kırsaldan kentlere yüksek oranda göçün sonucu plansız şehirleşme ve taşıt sayısındaki
artış diğer sorunlarla birlikte şehir içi trafik problemi ile de yüzleşmektedir. Kentlerin plansız bir şekilde tek veya çok merkezli olarak büyümesinin getirdiği otopark sorunu da her geçen gün büyümektedir. Ulaşım ve iyileştirme
planlarındaki yetersizlikler, şehirlerde göçe bağlı nüfus artışı, bireysel araç kullanımına ilgi ve teşvikler sonucunda araç sayısındaki artış, hem şehir içi ulaşım ve hem de araç park sorunlarını da beraberinde getirmiştir. Araç
park sorunlarının kaynağında, özel araç kullanımının artması, otopark kapasitesinin yetersizliği, park ücretinin yüksek olması gibi sebepler araçların uygunsuz şekilde sokaklara ve yol kenarına park edilmesini zorunlu kılmaktadır.
Büyük ticaret ve iş merkezlerinin bulunduğu şehir merkezinde yol ağı yetersizliği de eklenince bu sorunlar daha da büyümektedir. Özellikle büyük kentler olmak üzere nüfusun şehirleşmesi sonucunda nüfus ve araç artışı ile insan
gelişimi zıt ilişki gösterdiğinden ülkemizin en büyük problemlerinden biri trafik kültürü eksikliği daha da belirginleşmiştir. Toplum genelinde Trafik kültürünün yetersizliği trafik kazalarında aşırı can kayıpları, maddi değer
kayıpları, ulaşım araçlarından kaynaklanan çevre kirliliği gibi sorunlar karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, araç kullanan bireylerin araç park etme bilinci ve kültürü eksikliğinden kaynaklanan sorunlar incelenmiş, çözüm önerileri
sunulmuştur.
Activity of arabica green coffee bean (Coffea arabica) extract as an immunomodulator in mice (Mus musculus) infected with Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Aurellia Sharon , Subangkit Mawar , Andriyanto Andriyanto
Published: December 2023

Arabica green coffee bean is the most widely produced coffee bean in Indonesia. Studies have shown that arabica green coffee beans are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, stimulating immune cell proliferation. This study investigated the immunomodulatory activity of arabica green coffee beans (Coffea arabica). Thirty mice (Mus musculus) with an average body weight of 30 g were divided into five groups: negative control, positive control, and groups administered arabica green coffee bean powder extract at doses of 0.03, 0.06, and 0.18 mg/30 g BW. It was orally administered once daily for 14 days. On the 15th day, the mice were intraperitoneally injected with non-pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus. After an hour, mice were necropsied for peritoneal fluid collection. Peritoneal fluid was stained with a peripheral blood smear, and the number of macrophages and lymphocytes was observed under a microscope. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by Tukey’s test. The group administered with 0.18 mg/30 g body weight (BW) dose showed the highest average of macrophage and lymphocytes compared to the negative control group and any other groups. Arabica green coffee bean powder extract was shown to have immunomodulatory activity, with the highest activity observed at a dosage of 0.18 mg/30 g BW.
Effect of platelet-rich plasma on fibroblasts induced by lipopolysaccharide: in vitro study for wound healing
Authors: Idris Muthoharoh , Kusuma Indra , Juniarti Juniarti
Published: December 2023

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is expected to be an alternative therapy in wound healing by accelerating the inflammatory process and increasing the healing factors so that the healing process or inflammation is faster. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of calcium chloride (CaCl2)-activated PRP on the viability, migration, and cytokine levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) of dermal fibroblast cells in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory conditions, as a model in wound healing in vitro. Fibroblast cells were grown in DMEM medium induced with LPS, and then CaCl2-activated PRP treatment was added. Measure fibroblast cell viability using CCK-8 kit (cell counting kit-8) was evaluated using a microplate reader, and the cell migration was evaluated using scratch-assay and TScratch software. Expression of IL-6 and VEGF using ELISA kit. All data were analyzed using software SPSS version 26 by performing a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Kruskal Wills, and Mann-Whitney tests. The results showed that PRP significantly increased fibroblast cell viability in the 10% PRP treatment group. This study shows that PRP does not reduce IL-6 cytokine levels but can increase VEGF growth factor in fibroblast cell cultures. PRP increased cell migration so that the healing process was faster. In conclusion, the CaCl2-activated PRP on LPS-induced fibroblast cells can increase viability and accelerate cell migration; it can’t decrease IL-6 but can increase VEGF expression. PRP is expected to be an alternative therapy in wound healing.
Influential Factors in the Development of Halal Food Consumption Behavior: Gunadarma University Students
Authors: Hidayat Sutan Emir , Makhfiyyani Kanzani , Dadin Siti Nabila , Ramadanti Asyabrina , Maura Meidyna Syafa
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the behavior of halal food consumption. The approach used in this study is a quantitative approach. The population in this study was Gunadarma students while the sample of this study was 100 people. The data collection technique in this study used questionnaire techniques. Data analysis techniques in this study use validity tests, reliability tests, descriptive analysis, and multiple linear regression tests. The linear regression test includes significance tests (F statistical tests), partial significance tests (statistical t tests) and certainty tests (R2 tests). The results of this study, partially attitudes and religiosity have a significant positive effect on halal food consumption behavior, while subjective norms/intentions and brand beliefs have an insignificant effect on halal food consumption behavior. Simultaneously the variables of attitude (X1), religiosity (X2), subjective norms/intentions (X3) and brand trust (X4) simultaneously have a significant effect on halal food consumption behavior.
POLÍTICAS DE ACESSO PARA REFUGIADOS NO ENSINO SUPERIOR: O CASO DA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO ABC
Authors: SILVA Victor Albuquerque Felix da , VERÁSTEGUI Rosa de Lourdes Aguilar
Published: December 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a política de acesso para refugiados aos cursos de graduação da Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC) entre 2019 e 2022. Trata-se de uma investigação exploratória, de natureza aplicada e viés qualitativo, usando o método hipotético-dedutivo, o procedimento de estudo de caso e as técnicas de revisão bibliográfica e análise documental. Conclui-se que a política da UFABC representa um avanço quanto às alternativas de inserção socioeconômica e acadêmica deste público no Brasil, e reafirma a diferença como uma medida política de reconhecimento de identidades. Contudo, refugiados ocuparam menos da metade das vagas destinadas para si.
INCREASING THE COMPANY'S PROFITABILITY AND COST EFFICIENCY THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITY-BASED MANAGEMENT, VALUE CHAIN, AND PESTEL
Authors: Demsina Sinaga Yanti , A. Hermawan Ancella
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze and evaluate whether the costs incurred by the company can meet the established cost standards and how its implementation can reduce and eliminate all activities that are not value-added to all costs, especially import and distribution activities to customers, resulting in cost reductions that increase competitive advantage and maximize profitability. The analysis of this research is descriptive qualitative in the form of a case study through obtaining data from observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show a cost difference between the traditional methods implemented by the company and the cost of reaching the standards set with Activity Based Management. Furthermore, the company reduces non-value-added activities in importing and shipping goods to customers to win the competition. It establishes a PESTEL strategy for analyzing the inhibiting factors of market competition.
Effect of Moringa Leave Ethanol Extract on Accelerating Wound Healing Process
Authors: Jaya Fidi Bhawana , Syamsunarno Mas Rizky Anggun Adipurna , Sahiratmadja Edhyana , Sulistiyorini Ifa
Published: December 2023

TGF-β and VEGF are vital in cell proliferation and regeneration, as evidenced in processes like wound healing. The leaves of Moringa oleifera Lam exhibit anti-inflammatory and cell regenerative properties that may facilitate the transition from the inflammatory to the proliferative phase, enhancing wound repair. This research sought to discern the potential of orally administered moringa leaf extract in augmenting systemic wound healing, focusing on TGF-β and VEGF serum as in vivo molecular markers. This research was conducted at the Animal Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, and the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics, Universitas Padjadjaran, from January to March 2022. We divided thirty Swiss Webster mice into two categories: healthy and wound-treated. Wounded mice received 100 mg/kgBW Na CMC as a negative control, 500 mg/kgBW zinc syrup as a positive control, and M. oleifera leaves ethanol extract (MOLE) in doses of 280 and 560 mg/kgBW orally from day 3 to day 6. Wound progression was documented and measured on days 0, -1, -3, and -6. Day-6 blood samples were obtained, and TGF-β and VEGF serum levels were gauged using ELISA. Results from day 6 revealed that wound coverage in the 280 and 560 mg/kgBW MOLE groups was 13.76±5% and 13.38±4%, respectively. These percentages notably surpassed that of the negative control group (p=0.005). However, the TGF-β and VEGF serum levels in the MOLE-treated groups did not differ significantly from the negative control (p=0.081 and p=0.149, respectively). Thus, the study concludes that while MOLE expedites wound closure, it does so without the systemic involvement of TGF-β and VEGF in vivo.
Relationship of Illness Perception with Asthma Symptoms Control in Adolescents
Authors: Lorensia Amelia , Lestari Ayu
Published: December 2023

Asthma has a high prevalence in Indonesia. Good self-management is necessary for therapy and greatly affects the level of asthma control symptoms. The patient's perception plays an important role in the success of asthma therapy, especially among students, because education affects a person's mindset and perception of disease conditions. The purpose was to determine the relationship between illness perception and control of asthma symptoms in adolescents. The method was cross-sectional and was conducted from November 2019 to January 2020. The variables were asthma control and illness perception. This research was conducted on a campus in Surabaya city. Respondents were asked to fill out the Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ) and asthma control test (ACT) questionnaire and analyze by calculating each answer point. This study used a chi-square test to analyze the relationship between ACT and Illness perception. This study involved 75 respondents. Of most of the respondents, 58 people have their asthma partially controlled. Most respondents experienced shortness of breath and wheezing symptoms, and most understood that they were related to their asthma. There was a relationship between asthma control scores and illness perception (p>0.05) on the timeline (p=0.03), personal control (p=0.03), and causal representation (p=0.01). Illness perception can affect asthma symptoms. Asthma will be experienced for a long time, and respondents will better adjust their lifestyle and have confidence that it was controlled. Material factors were also considered. If their asthma was controlled, it was hoped not to affect their finances.
Difference between Nutrition Status in First and Recurrent Ischemic Stroke Patients: a Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Amalia Lisda , Khairunnisa Shafa Ayu
Published: December 2023

Malnutrition in stroke patients can be caused by neurological deficits such as decreased consciousness, dysphagia, cranial nerve paresis, and hemiparesis/hemiplegia. The condition of malnutrition seriously impacts healing and can exacerbate the underlying disease, in this case, stroke, so malnutrition in stroke patients extends the length of stay and increases morbidity and mortality. This study compares nutritional status between first and recurrent ischemic stroke patients based on body mass index (BMI) and subjective global assessment (SGA). This study is a comparative analysis of the medical records of ischemic stroke patients in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung from January 2018 until December 2020. The chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used for statistical analysis. The significance criteria are the p-value if p≤0.05 means statistically significant. A total of 236 subjects in both groups of first and recurrent ischemic stroke patients consisting of 130 men and 106 women with an average age of 56.64 and 61.75 years, and the majority had risk factors for hypertension. The first ischemic stroke group has a good nutrition status compared with the recurrent stroke group (p<0.05). Thirteen patients (11.02%) of first ischemic stroke and 11 patients of recurrent ischemic stroke (9.32%) were underweight, 67 patients (56.78%) of first ischemic stroke and 74 patients of recurrent ischemic stroke (62.71%) had average weight, 31 patients (26.27%) first ischemic stroke and 33 patients (27.97%) recurrent ischemic stroke were overweight, five patients (4.24%) first ischemic stroke and seven patients (5.93%) recurrent ischemic stroke were obese (p<0.05). In conclusion, there was a significant difference in the nutritional status of first and repeated ischemic stroke patients. The nutritional status of recurrent ischemic stroke patients is worse than that of first ischemic stroke patients.
Surgeons’ perspectives for a future obstetric fistula classification system: exploring the key parameters
Authors: Fraiman Elad T , Pope Rachel
Published: December 2023

Background

There is currently no unified classification scheme for accurately describing vesico-vaginal fistulas, thereby limiting communication between surgeons and the ability to compare research. Many factors related to surgical failure or success have not been explored, and surgeons currently do not universally use the same classifications. The objective of this study is to determine which factors are the most important to include in a future obstetric fistula classification scheme.

Methods

Members of the International Society of Obstetric Fistula Surgeons were surveyed using a non-validated questionnaire to explore their experience and factors they think were most important to include in an updated comprehensive obstetric fistula classification scheme. Based on the surgeons’ response, an average ranking of each determinant of obstetric fistula classification system was computed.

Results

The most critical factors that surgeons found necessary to include in an updated fistula classification system are the bladder size (88.9%, n=16, rank=8.53), degree of fibrosis of the vagina (83.3%, n=15, rank=8.12), degree of urethral damage (88.9%, n=16, rank=9.34), location of the fistula (100%, n=18, rank=9.22), urethral length (94.4%, n=17, rank=9.06), and whether the fistula is circumferential or not (94.4%, n=17, rank=9.18). The least important factors were how long the patient had had a fistula (11.1%, n=2, rank=2.28) and intraoperative complications (22.2%, n=4, rank=4.59). For most factors important in repair, there was a non-significant correlation between experience level and ratings from 0-10. Scores for urethral length showed a significant correlation between increased surgical experience and higher ratings of importance.

Conclusions

Three most commonly used classification schemes by Goh, Waaldjik, and the World Health Organization (WHO) only capture some important factors determined by the surveyed surgeons. Given the inconsistency between what experienced and expert surgeons deem to be important determinants for the classification of obstetric fistula and what is currently included in classification systems, we call for constructing a new, validated classification system.
Demographic Factors and their impact on Consumer Attitude towards Green Durable Products in Delhi/NCR
Authors: Shweta Kumar
Published: December 2023

Demographic factors are considered the basic factors of any study because these factors laid the foundation for other important factors. It has been noticed that demographic factors are the important factors influencing consumer environmental behavior. However, sometimes the role of demographic factors which makes any research a subject of criticism therefore this research will also try to discuss the impact of demographic factors in forming consumer attitudes toward green durable products. The present study will also focus on green durable products as India is considered the largest consumer durable product market in the world. Due to environmental- issues, businesses are now a day trying to be compatible with a sustainable development approach and moving towards green marketing. As a sign of conclusion, green products coming in the light and consumers are going towards the same with an understanding that these products can have the solution to environmental problems. Therefore, to know the consumers’ understanding towards the same demographic factors have more significance. To fulfill the purpose of the study primary data will be collected from the 252 respondents through a well – structured Likert scaled questionnaire. The sample is selected with the help of a simple random sampling method. Descriptive and inferential statistics will be used to prove the hypotheses of the study with help of SPSS software (version 26).
The effect of crude extract of Cyathula prostrata leaves on serum c-reactive proteins levels of normal albino Wistar rats after an administration period of 7 days
Authors: Ombu Sunita Etta  , Oyom Bright Bassey  , Uroko Emmanuel Augustine  , Canice Peace Jerimoth
Published: December 2023

Food fortification is considered a sustainable public health strategy because it can reach wider populations through existing food delivery systems without requiring major changes in existing consumption patterns (Das et al., 2013.). C-reactive Protein (CRP) is a major acute phase reactant synthesized primarily in the liver hepatocytes. CRP shows the strongest association with cardiovascular events. It is detectable on the surface of about 4% of normal peripheral blood lymphocytes. This research was designed to study the effects of the administration of graded doses (100mg/kg and 200mg/kg) of crude extracts of Cyathulaprotrata leaves on albino Wistar rats after a period of 7 days. The animals were sacrificed after the experimental period and blood collected and prepared for analysis to access the level of blood C-reactive protein. After the study, it was observed that the blood C-reactive protein levels for groups II and III animals were elevated significantly, indicating that there was tissue damage due to toxicity of xenobiotics. This research has led to the conclusion that the consumption of Cyathulaprostrata leaves extract was safe though it generated oxidative stress. Results show that experimental animals of group II, and III indicated elevated C-reactive protein levels (3.21±0.19 and 3.14±1.11 mg/dL respectively) significantly at p<0.5 when compared to experimental animals of group 1 (control, 2.38±1.04 mg/dL) significantly at p<0.05.
Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of insulin leaves (Tithonia diversifolia) for Periodontitis
Authors: Indeswati Diyatri  , Rini Devijanti  , Tantiana  , Dealtrini Pongsumae  , Muhammad Afif Wardana  , Mohammed Ahmed Aljunaid  , Huda Rashad Qaid
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Periodontal disease or disorders can arise from disruption of homeostasis in the periodontal tissue. Ninety percent of people worldwide suffer from periodontal disease, making it the most common dental disease. Periodontitis may increase the rate of mortality and morbidity significantly. Prevention strategies can be carried out with alternative materials. The use of Tithonia diversifolia or insulin leaves has been practiced folklorically by different ethnic groups without scientific evidence, especially for the treatment of conditions related with pain and inflammation. Methods: The search of literature is conducted through PubMed, Cochrane, the Web of Science, and Google Scholar using keywords for the role of insulin leaf extract (Tithonia diversifolia) as anti-inflammatory and antibacterial for periodontitis. Journal published at least five years ago is acquired. The journal covered the topics of various risk factors for Varicella. The criteria for this study are national and international accredited journals by Scopus and non-Scopus. Results: Of the 15 articles reviewed, it is known that there is a role for insulin leaf extract (Tithonia diversifolia) in the treatment and prevention of periodontitis. Conclusion: From the literature review article obtained, there are several roles of insulin leaf extract (Tithonia diversifolia) in the treatment and prevention of periodontitis with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial mechanisms. Using insulin leaves as mouthrinse can also improve oral health and reduce tooth decay.
The milk production of recovered dairy cows from foot-and-mouth disease in the Medowo Village, Kandangan Subdistrict, Kediri
Authors: Widjiati Widjiati  , Dadik Raharjo  , Epy Mohammad Luqman  , Muhammad Anam Al Arif  , El Roy Achmad Rahmaniabdi  , Jemy Caesar  , Meisa Zalfa Adisti  , Riski Lesra Mega  , Sultan Fadhilla Taqwa  , Devia Yoanita Kurniawati  , Zahra Shabira
Published: December 2023

The outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has caused a crisis for Indonesian farmers, particularly dairy cattle in Medowo village. The FMD outbreak affected the whole dairy cow population in Medowo, resulting in major losses defined by high mortality rates and a halt in milk production during the cows' FMD infection. Dairy cows, which are essential for maintaining milk production and providing an economic foundation for Medowo's farmers, led our team to execute community service from January to August 2023. Socialization and data collection on farmers and their cows were followed by laboratory testing for mastitis identification and treatment. The outreach events focused on mastitis care for cows, promoting talks to solve farmers' issues, particularly in livestock health. Farmers were instructed on how to report subclinical mastitis instances to appropriate authorities, were trained on how to prepare fermented feed/silage with probiotics to improve feed quality, and were monitored for overall evaluation. The milk production data collected showed that morning yield produce higher quantity than afternoon yield. The lowest milk production occurs in September, while the highest is observed in November. Overall, data from dairy cow milk production in Medowo Village after FMD outbreak show a satisfactory result, illustrating the success of community service programs. Future initiatives should include collecting data on a regular basis to allow for ongoing evaluation and continued improvement in milk production.
Unlocking the Hidden Impact: How Mental Workload Shapes Safety-Insights from NOSACQ-50 and NASA-TLX Method
Authors: Saputra Roni , Gemala Mega , Nuraliza Nuraliza , Ulfah Nurul , Hakim Rahman
Published: December 2023

The decrease in capability is caused by work fatigue and the level of error in work will increase. The increase in errors in work will cause the opportunity for work accidents in the industry which is the cause and effect of a work accident. This study aimed to determine solutions to eliminate mental workload from a safety climate based on NOSACQ-50 using the NASA-TLX method at PT. X part of The Batam City field in 2021. This quantitative study uses an analytical design with a cross-sectional approach between NOSACQ-50 to determine safety climate and NASA-TLX Method to determine mental workload based on the safety climate. The objects of this research are all workers of PT. X in 2021, with a sample size of 30 respondents. Statistical analysis used chi-square test. The results of this study show that Mental Workload in PT.X mostly was in moderate Level (73,3%) with the highest workload score was in the physical needs. NASA-TLX shows that Empowerment of Work Safety from Management was the significant factor causing mental stress. It was concluded that mental stress is caused by poor work arrangements. Suggestions for companies is to rotate work in each group of workers, especially riggers so that the workload is evenly distributed, and top management participates and is committed to carrying out OHS programs by directly demonstrating the programs that have been set.
Efek Perubahan Iklim Terhadap Usaha Tambak Ikan Bandeng di Desa Bulu Cindea Biringkassi, Kecamatan Bungoro, Kabupaten Pangkep
Authors: Sirajuddin Nur T. , Wahditiya Andi A. , Saleky Valentine D.
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi fenomena perubahan iklim lokal pada Desa Bulu Cinde Kabupaten Pangkep, menganalisis dampaknya pada produksi ikan bandeng, dan mengevaluasi kesejahteraan petambak ikan bandeng. Penelitian berlangsung selama tiga bulan, yaitu dari April hingga Juni 2023. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa petambak mengalami dampak yang signifikan akibat perubahan iklim lokal. Dampak ini terlihat dari peningkatan curah hujan, jumlah hari hujan, hari kering selama musim kemarau, suhu rata-rata, ketinggian dan intensitas pasang air laut. Poduksi ikan mengalami penurunan yang signifikan dalam periode 2013-2021, mencapai sekitar 25-50 persen. Penurunan terbesar terjadi pada tambak tradisional (40-50%), diikuti oleh tambak semi intensif (30-40%) dan tambak intensif (25-30%). Sementara itu, biaya operasional untuk beradaptasi dengan perubahan iklim meningkat sekitar 150-200 persen. Adaptasi yang dilakukan seperti merubah jadwal panen, menanam pohon di sekitar tambak, dan meninggikan tanggul.
Cultura indígena Jenipapo-Kanindé: o caso da mandioca
Authors: Freitas Filho Wellington Ferreira de , Farias Júnior Josemar Adelino de , Quinteiro María Esther Martinez
Published: December 2023

A etnia Jenipapo-Kanindé, que é descendente dos indígenas Payaku, possuem cerca de 328 habitantes e residem na Terra Indígena Lagoa da Encantada, localizada no território do município de Aquiraz, Ceará, Brasil. Perderam seu idioma materno e falam a língua portuguesa, com ­fortes influências dos dialetos de outras tribos do Nordeste. Quebrando o ciclo de sociedade patriarcal, a primeira mulher foi eleita por meio de votação popular de seu povo e se tornou a primeira cacique do Brasil. Abundante em terras indígenas, a mandioca possui grande rusticidade e imensa capacidade de adaptação a condições desfavoráveis de solo e clima. O tubérculo, pode ser chamado de macaxeira ou aipim, dependendo da região de consumo e representa uma das culturas mais importantes para alimentação dos índios sul-americanos. Temos como objetivo apresentar a história da cultura Jenipapo-Kanindé bem como o cultivo da mandioca, o modo de consumo e a obtenção de renda por meio da comercialização de itens produzidos pela etnia. Utilizamos como base metodológica a descrição densa de Geertz para desenvolver uma revisão narrativa de literatura de natureza qualitativa. Portanto, partimos da hipótese que a mandioca, além de fornecer recursos nutritivos de base energética para a comunidade, também continua sendo o maior gerador de obtenção de recursos por parte desta, assim como acontece na maioria das comunidades indígenas do Nordeste do Brasil.
Mevzu Rivayetlerde Ru’yetullah Meselesi
Authors: GÜLDAL Fatime , TÜRCAN Zişan
Published: December 2023

Hz. Peygamber’in vefatından sonra onun manevî otoritesinden faydalanmak isteyen kişi ve grupların hadis uydurdukları bilinen bir husustur. Siyasî ve mezhebî saiklerin yanı sıra insanları ibadete teşvik etmek, onlara Allah ve peygamber sevgisi aşılamak gibi düşüncelerle hadisler uydurulmuştur. Hemen her konuda tesadüf edilecek mevzu rivayetler arasında Allah’ın ahirette ve dünyada görülmesini işleyen haberler de bulunmaktadır. Çalışmada, hicrî birinci asır itibarıyla tartışılan kelamî meselelerden olan ru’yetullah konusunun mevzu haberlere nasıl yansıdığı, bu rivayetlerin muhtevasının tartışmalarda ele alınan konuların hangi boyutlarını yansıttığı tespit edilmiştir. Ele alınan mevzu rivayetlerin muhtevalarıyla senedi sahih olan rivayetlerin muhtevaları arasında yapılan mukayeseyle, ru’yetullah hadisleri özelinde senedin sağlamlığı ile metnin korunmuşluğu arasında ne düzeyde bir ilişki olduğuna dair bir fikir de elde edilmiştir. Mevzu rivayetlerde cennet ehlinin Allah’ı görmeleri olayında Allah’ı görmelerini engelleyen nurdan bir perdenin olduğu, sonrasında bu perdenin açılarak ru’yetullahın gerçekleşeceği anlatılır. Mevzu rivayetlerde Allah’ın dünyada da görülebileceği, nitekim Hz. Peygamber’in O’nu hem mi‘râcda hem de normal zamanlarda gördüğüne dair örnekler zikredilir. Aslında Hz. Peygamber’in mi‘râcda gördüğü Cebrail, Sidre ağacı ve bazı peygamberlerle ilgili betimlemelerin Allah için kullanıldığı tespit edilmiştir. Mi‘râc dışında olağan durumlarda Allah’ı görmesinden bahseden mevzu rivayetlerde belirgin şekilde insan biçimci anlatıların olduğu belirtilmelidir. Sahih rivayetlerde ise ahirette Allah’ın herhangi bir perdeleme olmaksızın doğrudan görüleceği vurgulanır. Yine sahih rivayetlere göre Allah’ın bu dünyada görülmesi mümkün değildir. Ru’yetullah konusundaki kelamî tartışmalar açısından bakıldığında mevzu rivayetlerin bu tartışmalara yönelik doğrudan bir planlama içermediği, yani tartışmalarda yer alan herhangi bir argümanı ya da üslubu belirgin bir şekilde yansıtmadığı söylenebilir. Ru’yetullah ile ilgili mevzu rivayetlerin sahih rivayetlerle mukayesesi, bu rivayetlerin sahih senedli rivayetlerden muhteva ve üslup yönüyle belirgin bir şekilde ayrıldığını göstermektedir.
DARK TURİZM ÜZERİNE BİBLİYOMETRİK BİR ANALİZ
Authors: MUTLU Çiğdem , ŞAHİN ÖREN Tuba
Published: December 2023

Dark turizm, geçmişin ve tarihin izlerini taşıyan, toplumların yaşadığı trajik olayların geçtiği savaş alanları, mezarlıklar, anıtlar, doğal afet yerleri gibi destinasyonların ziyaret edilmesi olarak açıklanmaktadır. Bireylerin son yıllarda dark turizm faaliyetlerine gösterdikleri ilginin akademik yayınlara da yansıdığı bilinmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, dark turizm kavramı kapsamında 1988-2022 yılları arasında ortaya konulan bilimsel dokümanların bibliyometrik analiz vasıtasıyla incelemesidir. WOS veri tabanında “Dark Tourism” kavramı ile tarama yapılarak çalışma amacına uygun verilerin sağlanması hedeflenmiştir. WOS veri tabanı üzerinden dark turizm kavramı ile yapılan tarama sonucunda “Dark Tourism” ile ilgili 1998-2022 yılları arasında yayımlanan dokümanların toplam 441 farklı kaynak ve 1393 yazar olmak üzere toplamda 919 doküman olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu çalışmada bibliyometrik analiz yapmak için R yazılımı tercih edilmiştir. Veriler Bibliometrix paketinde analiz edilmiştir.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE ALBIDAYAH DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MEMBACA KITAB KUNING DI MADIN ALFALAH CERME LOR
Authors: Kusdianto  , Basri Hasan
Published: December 2023

This research aims to determine the methods used in Nahwu Shorof learning and also the supporting and inhibiting factors in the Nahwu Shorof learning process at MADIN Alfalah in Cerme Lor Cerme Gresik Village. By carrying out this research, it is hoped that it can increase knowledge and provide benefits for those involved in the NahwuShorof learning process in general, especially for MADIN Alfalah itself as the location where this research was conducted. The research method used is qualitative descriptive research. Data collection uses observation, interviews and documentation methods. Data analysis is carried out by giving meaning to the data obtained and then drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that (1) The learning resource (book) used in learning nahwu shorof at MADIN Alfalah is the Albidayah Method Book. (2) The learning method for the science of nahwu shorof at MADIN Alfalah uses the Al-hifdhu, Al-fahmu, and Al-tathbiq methods. Apart from learning activities in class which are a supporting factor in the nahwu shorof learning process, the MADIN Alfalah teachers often hold competition activities in the art of reading and writing the Koran, reading the bald book, speeches, and so on. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors include students' varying levels of intelligence, as well as limited learning time.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui metode yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran Nahwu Shorof dan juga faktor-faktor pendukung maupun penghambat dalam proses pembelajaran NahwuShorof pada MADIN Alfalah di Desa Cerme Lor Cerme Gresik. Dengan dilakukannya penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menambah wawasan pengetahuan serta memberikan manfaat bagi yang terlibat dalam proses pembelajaran NahwuShorof pada umumnya, terkhusus bagi MADIN Alfalah sendiri sebagai lokasi dilakukannya penelitian ini. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan datanya menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan cara memberikan makna terhadap data yang diperoleh kemudian menarik kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Sumber belajar (kitab) yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran nahwu shorof pada MADIN Alfalah adalah Kitab Metode Albidayah. (2) Metode Pembelajaran ilmu nahwu shorof di MADIN alfalah menggunakan Metode Al-hifdhu, Al-fahmu,dan Al-tathbiq. Selain kegiatan pembelajaran di kelas yang menjadi faktor pendukung dalam proses pembelajaran nahwu shorof yaitu para guru MADIN Alfalah ini sering mengadakan kegiatan-kegiatan perlombaan baik seni baca tulis Al-Qur’an, membaca kitab gundul, pidato, dan lain-lain. Sedangkan faktor penghambat antara lain tingkat kecerdasan siswa yang beragam, juga terbatasnya waktu pembelajaran.