bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A QUALIDADE DA GESTÃO NO SERVIÇO HOSPITALAR PÚBLICO
Authors: Cruz Mario Sergio Santa Fé da
Published: April 2024

The privatization of the management of public health centers and ideological positions have taken the place of scientific analysis by identifying the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of management. Despite having tried different formulas for two decades. Studies conducted do not show evidence that private management is more efficient than public management in the case of health services. The lack of information on the models of management experienced shows that there is a long way to advance in the rules of good governance within the health systems, thus indicating the precariousness of the health system in force, and deficiency in the qualification of the professionals to manage the services of health.
Segurança pública
Authors: Batista Roberto Ramos Garcia
Published: April 2024

This article is a bibliographic research that has as its theme Public Security and Citizenship. The general objective of this study is to point out the role of the criminal police in maintaining citizenship in Brazil. The specifi c objectives are: to characterize public security in Brazil; discuss the complex relationship that encompasses the protection of nonincarcerated citizens and at the same time involves humane treatment of the prisoner; present the criminal police as an important element for the resocialization of the prisoner. The criminal police offi cer carries out a task linked to democratic practices, presenting a citizenship relationship in the face of the challenges of the resocialization of the individual. The activities carried out by the criminal police are measures to ensure the protection of the prisoner from the execution of the sentence in a humanized way, but they also represent the State exercising the protection of civil society. The right to public security is a state duty that must guarantee public order, maintain democracy in the country and protect the citizen.
Relationship Between Trainee Reactions and Training Transfer: Findings From a Qualitative Study in Nepal
Authors: Bhattarai Ajit
Published: April 2024

This article explores the relationship between trainees’ reactions and the transfer of training in Nepal. Using a qualitative research design, six participants of a soft-skills training program were interviewed immediately after completing the training and after six months of the training program. The findings show that initial reactions may not be directly related to transfer: positive reactions will not always translate into transfers in the workplace. Conversely, an adverse reaction does not mean the trainee will not transfer, a unique finding from this study. It is argued that since the initial reactions may not predict transfer, organizations need to be careful in interpreting reaction statements as the trainees' willingness/ability to transfer. The study found that various forms of post-training organizational support, trainee proactiveness, and trainee’s locus of control can influence the transfer of training. The study reinforces how post-training supervisory and peer-support support can create an environment that entices trainees to transfer and that post-training trainer support, a factor usually not discussed in the literature, can also impact transfer.
Listening Comprehension Strategies Employed by English-Honours Undergraduate Students at Myitkyina University
Authors: Thu Soe Moe
Published: April 2024

This cross-sectional survey investigates listening comprehension strategies that are used by English-honours undergraduate students of Myitkyina University to comprehend their listening texts. We adopted a 5-point Likert-scale questionnaire, "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree," to generate data for this study, and we used descriptive analysis to calculate percentages, means, and standard deviation. The results show that the participants of this study prefer to use socio-affective strategies the most, followed by cognitive and metacognitive strategies. This trend offers valuable insights into why learners resort to bottom-up strategies more frequently than the top-down ones in learning English as a foreign language (EFL).
Mirada a una genealogía del docente investigador venezolano
Authors: Ollarves Levison Yolibet
Published: April 2024

Este artículo explora la reconfiguración de la figura del docente investigador, adoptando una perspectiva reconstructiva y analítica influenciada por las ideas de Foucault. Se enfoca en las relaciones de saber-poder inherentes a las prácticas investigativas, las cuales se analizan a través de una variedad de perspectivas. Según Foucault, la genealogía es esencial para comprender nuevas formas de subjetividad. Este ensayo busca explorar el origen de estas relaciones de saber-poder mediante el examen de importantes elementos históricos que destacan los quiebres, conflictos y tensiones dentro de la historia venezolana. Concluye que, a pesar de los momentos significativos en la trayectoria de la investigación educativa venezolana, surgieron discontinuidades, formaciones discursivas y relaciones de poder que llevaron a nuevas maneras de entender aspectos previamente no evidentes de las prácticas del docente investigador.
La exorcística queretana
Authors: Fernández Malváez José de Jesús , Granados Valdéz Juan
Published: April 2024

En este trabajo se propone atisbar indicios de la condición humana (en el marco de la filosofía y la antropología) desde el exorcismo y los exorcistas en Santiago de Querétaro, México (lugar tan marcado por el catolicismo). Para ello se refieren algunos de los fundamentos de esta práctica, en general y en la misma localidad. Se descubre que la práctica es baluarte de la memoria oral de la región, una que, a la fecha, se mantiene con el récord de más cantidad de exorcismos en México, y que el exorcismo supone un paradigma, ya que incluye un mapa de la realidad, con implicaciones morales, difícilmente admisible en tiempos modernos.
A dos años del feminicidio de Debanhi Susana Escobar Bazald
Authors: Ramírez Cerón Giovanna Georgina , De Los Santos Saúl Ramírez , Martínez Medina Luis Fernando
Published: April 2024

La violencia hacia las mujeres es alarmante y se requiere su prevención y erradicación. Con este fin la OMS, ONU-Mujeres y doce organismos más han propuesto la estrategia RESPECT women que entre sus acciones se encuentra la transformación de las creencias, actitudes y estereotipos nocivos de género. La presente investigación busca apoyar esta medida a través de describir y visibilizar el ejercicio de la violencia contra las mujeres en las redes sociales, por medio del estudio de caso del feminicidio de Debanhi Escobar ocurrido en Nuevo León, México en 2022. Se retomaron las propuestas de Bonino (1996) sobre los micromachismos y Lagarde (2015) acerca de los cautiverios de las mujeres y la categorización de las mujeres en “buenas” y “malas” según el ejercicio de su erotismo y sexualidad. Se realizó una investigación cualitativa a través de un análisis hermenéutico de los discursos que circularon en Facebook acerca del feminicidio de Debanhi. La muestra se conformó por 1,704 mensajes publicados en Facebook desde abril de 2022 hasta enero de 2023.
Entre los hallazgos encontrados se tiene que en la cotidianidad y en los espacios virtuales se sigue reproduciendo la violencia contra las mujeres por medio de manifestaciones normalizadas como la culpabilización, las bromas hirientes y la ridiculización pública. Y, que incluso después de un feminicidio se sigue responsabilizando a la víctima por ser mujer y las “buenas” mujeres no salen de noche, no van a fiestas, no toman alcohol y solo ejercen su sexualidad para la procreación.
Pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Dan Hasil Belajar IPA Pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Rambe Yusuf , Khaeruddin Khaeruddin , Ma’ruf Ma’ruf
Published: April 2024

Didasarkan pada kebutuhan untuk meningkatkan memotivasi siswa dan menciptakan pembelajaran yang menyenangkan serta meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam mata pelajaran IPA di tingkat dasar. Sehingga penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pengaruh model problem based learning (PBL) terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis dan hasil belajar IPA pada siswa sekolah dasar.  Metode penelitian ini melibatkan penggunaan PBL sebagai pendekatan pembelajaran dan menggunakan pendekatan quasi eksperimental desain the non-equivalent group design. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa tes hasil belajar, angket motivasi belajar, lembar instrument kemampua berpikir kritis dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Model PBL secara signifikan meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dalam memecahkan masalah yang berkaitan dengan IPA. Selain itu, hasil belajar siswa dalam mata pelajaran IPA juga mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan setelah menerapkan pendekatan PBL. Dari analisis data, terlihat bahwa siswa lebih terlibat dalam proses pembelajaran, mampu menghubungkan konsep-konsep IPA dengan situasi dunia nyata, dan mengembangkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah yang lebih baik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan, disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model problem based learning (PBL) memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis dan hasil belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA) pada siswa Sekolah Dasar. Hasil analisis uji independent t-test menunjukkan bahwa model PBL mampu meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dalam memahami konsep-konsep IPA, terutama dalam materi perubahan waktu. Siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran dengan model PBL menunjukkan peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis yang signifikan dibandingkan dengan siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran konvensional. Oleh karena itu, penerapan model PBL dapat menjadi salah satu metode pembelajaran yang efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan hasil belajar IPA pada siswa Sekolah Dasar
Analisis Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Siswa MTsS Pondok Modern Dan Tahfidz Nurul Jannah
Authors: Riana Deni , Wyrasti Andi Fajeriani , Irnandi Irfan
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa. Kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis merupakan kemampuan individu dalam memecahkan atau menemukan jawaban suatu masalah matematis. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa pada materi aritmatika di MTsS Pondok Modern dan Tahfidz Nurul Jannah. Prosedur penelitian ini dimulai dari pengembangan instrumen, pemberian soal tes, penentuan subjek, dan wawancara. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data diketahui bahwa analisis kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa di Kelas VII MTsS Pondok Modern dan Tahfidz Nurul Jannah berdasarkan indikator kemampuan pemecahan masalah menurut Polya siswa dikategorikan menjadi tiga kelompok yaitu siswa dengan kategori tinggi, siswa dengan kategori sedang, dan siswa dengan kategori rendah. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam pemecahan masalah matematis. Hal ini disebabkan oleh kurangnya latihan dan kebiasaan dalam mengerjakan soal pemecahan masalah serta kurangnya pemahaman terhadap soal. Kemampuan siswa dalam tahapan Polya meningkat saat mereka mampu membuat kesimpulan dari pekerjaan mereka. Pembelajaran berbasis masalah dengan pendekatan Polya sangat penting untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa, membantu mereka mengembangkan langkah-langkah pengerjaan soal secara lengkap, dan memperluas wawasan yang dapat diterapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
Penggunaan Media Interaktif Phet Colorado dalam Pembelajaran Pecahan Kelas IV SDN Tambakrejo 01 Semarang
Authors: Listiyoningrum Wiwit , Roshayanti Fenny , Widayati Ligar , Zuhri Muhammad Saifuddin
Published: April 2024

Penggunaan teknologi dalam pembelajaran matematika telah menjadi fokus utama dalam upaya meningkatkan pemahaman konsep siswa di tingkat Sekolah Dasar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas pemanfaatan simulasi PhET Colorado dalam memberikan pemahaman peserta didik kelas IV di SDN Tambakrejo 01 terhadap materi pecahan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen dengan desain permainan. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari siswa kelas IV di SDN Tambakrejo 01. Instrumen yang digunakan meliputi tes awal pretest untuk mengukur pemahaman awal siswa tentang materi pecahan, intervensi menggunakan PhET Colorado dalam pembelajaran, dan tes akhir untuk mengukur pemahaman siswa setelah menggunakan PhET Colorado. Data yang terkumpul kemudian dianalisis menggunakan metode statistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam pemahaman konsep pecahan di antara siswa yang menggunakan PhET Colorado dibandingkan dengan pengajaran secara klasikal. Penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya integrasi teknologi dalam pembelajaran matematika di tingkat Sekolah Dasar untuk mencapai pemahaman yang lebih baik. Implikasi dari penelitian ini dapat memberikan panduan bagi guru di SDN Tambakrejo 01 dalam mengembangkan metode pembelajaran yang lebih inovatif dan interaktif untuk materi pecahan di tingkat kelas IV.
THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Francisca Chibugo Udegbe  , Ogochukwu Roseline  Ebulue  , Charles Chukwudalu  Ebulue  , Chukwunonso Sylvester  Ekesiobi
Published: April 2024

This paper presents a systematic review of the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, highlighting its applications and challenges. AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics, are transforming healthcare through diagnostic assistance, treatment personalization, patient monitoring, optimization of healthcare operations, and public health. Despite the potential benefits, the integration of AI in healthcare faces significant challenges, such as data privacy and security concerns, ethical and legal issues, interoperability and integration difficulties, scalability and accessibility obstacles, and the intricacies of human-AI interaction. This review emphasizes the need for robust cybersecurity measures, ethical guidelines, clear legal frameworks, universal standards for interoperability, and equitable access to AI technologies. Recommendations for overcoming these challenges include fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing healthcare professional education, and promoting research and development. AI can realize its full potential in enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes by addressing these challenges.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Diagnostic Assistance, Treatment Personalization, Data Privacy, Ethical Considerations.
Taming our Wild Data
Authors: Van Enschot Renske , Spooren Wilbert , Van den Bosch Antal , Burgers Christian , Degand Liesbeth , Evers-Vermeul Jacqueline , Kunneman Florian , Liebrecht Christine , Linders Yvette , Maes Alfons
Published: April 2024

Many research questions in the field of applied linguistics are answered by manually analyzing data collections or corpora: collections of spoken, written and/or visual communicative messages. In this kind of quantitative content analysis, the coding of subjective language data often leads to disagreement among raters. In this paper, we discuss causes of and solutions to disagreement problems in the analysis of discourse. We discuss crucial factors determining the quality and outcome of corpus analyses, and focus on the sometimes tense relation between reliability and validity. We evaluate formal assessments of intercoder reliability. We suggest a number of ways to improve the intercoder reliability, such as the precise specification of the variables and their coding categories and carving up the coding process into smaller substeps. The paper ends with a reflection on challenges for future work in discourse analysis, with special attention to big data and multimodal discourse.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pharmacy students: A comprehensive survey
Authors: Canbaz Ahmet , Dinç Harika Öykü , Kılıç Ayşenur , Kocazeybek Bekir Sami , Topçu Gülaçtı
Published: April 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused numerous changes in all aspects of human life and behavior, especially in the education system. Because of these reasons, our study aimed to evaluate the approaches and attitudes of pharmacy faculty students to the COVID-19 pandemic as a survey study. This study is an analytical cross-sectional study. It was conducted with the online questionnaire technique. The questionnaire form consists of 5 different sections, and the participants were asked questions aiming to determine the level of knowledge, behavioral patterns, and approaches to online education of pharmacy faculty students against the COVID-19 pandemic, along with socio-demographic questions. 151 pharmacy students, 99 (65.6%) female and 52 (34.4%) male, participated in our study. When the participants with COVID-19 infection were asked about their post-infection approach, 31 (50%) of the participants stated that "no change in the ways of protection", 20 (32.3%) felt the need for more protection, and 11 (17.7%) also announced that he had loosened the protection measures. It has been shown that there is an increase in students’ anxiety during the pandemic. In addition, it was determined that a high rate of vaccination and vaccines were relied upon. Our data show that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some changes in the attitudes and behaviors of pharmacy students. Time will tell the long-term results of this study, in which we showed how these changes caused by the pandemic affect pharmacy students in the short term.
Gebelik Sürecinde Roy’un Adaptasyon Modeli Doğrultusunda Uygulanan Hemşirelik Bakımı: Olgu Sunumu
Authors: Çiçek Emine , Karagözoğlu Şerife
Published: April 2024

Gebelik dönemi biyolojik, psikolojik ve sosyal yönden değişim ve gelişimin yaşandığı bir süreçtir. Gebelik sürecinde gebelikle ilgili yaşanılan sorunları azaltmak ve bu sürece uyumu sağlamak için anne ve bebeğin sağlığının geliştirilmesinde başta hemşireler olmak üzere tüm sağlık ekibine büyük sorumluluklar düşmektedir. Olgu çalışmamızda gebe bireye Roy Adaptasyon Modeli(RAM)’ nde yer alan uyum alanlarına temellendirilmiş bütüncül bir bakış açısıyla hemşirelik bakımı verilmiş ve gebelik sürecinde gereksinim duyduğu eğitimler ile gebelik sürecine uyumu desteklenmiştir. Elde ettiğimiz sonuçlar doğrultusunda, gebe bireyin Roy Uyum Modeli’ ne temellendirilmiş bütüncül bir bakış açısıyla yürütülen hemşirelik bakım sürecinde RAM’ın tüm uyum alanlarında olumlu yönde gelişmeler sağlanmıştır. Bu bağlamda aile sağlığı merkezlerinde gebe izlem sürecinde ve anne adaylarının gebelik sürecine uyumlandırılması aşamasında RAM’a temellendirilmiş hemşirelik bakımı önerilmiştir.
Determination of The Relationship Between Colorectal Cancer Screening Behaviors and Health Literacy Levels of Individuals
Authors: Ata Aygül , Gürler Hesna
Published: April 2024

Purpose: To determine the relationship between colorectal cancer screening behaviors and health literacy levels of individuals.
Methods: The study had a descriptive and cross-sectional design. It included 332 individuals. The Descriptive Characteristics Form, Colorectal Cancer Screening Behaviors Form, and Health Literacy Scale were used to collect the study data.
Results:It was found that 30.7% had undergone colorectal cancer screening tests and ndividuals with knowledge about colorectal cancer screening tests were more likely to have a screening test. Health Literacy Scale score of individuals was 81.88±23.64, and there was no significant relationship between having a colorectal cancer screening test and the level of health literacy.
Conclusions: The rate of knowing and undergoing colorectal cancer screening test for was insufficient, participants had a moderate/limited level of health literacy and there was no significant relationship between having a colorectal cancer screening test and health literacy.
Keywords: Colorectal cancer, health literacy, screening tests
Neuman Sistemler Modeli Doğrultusunda Kronik Böbrek Yetmezliği Olan Bireyin Hemşirelik Bakımı: Olgu Sunumu
Authors: Özkan Tuncay Fatma
Published: April 2024

Kronik Böbrek Yetmezliği kalıcı böbrek hasarının olması, tedavinin semptomatik olarak sürdürülmesi ve tedavi protokollerinin süreklilik gerektirmesi nedeniyle önemli bir sağlık sorunu olarak kabul edilmekte ve bakım planlanırken bütüncül bir bakış açısı gerektirmektedir. Bu süreçte hastalığın tedavi, izlem ve bakımında tüm sağlık çalışanları ile birlikte hemşirelere önemli roller düşmektedir. Kronik hastalık yönetiminde hemşirelerin başarılı hizmet sunumu için bakımın standartlaşmasını sağlayan yaklaşımlar geliştirilmesi önemlidir. Bakım yaklaşımları için hemşirelik modellerinin kullanımının yol gösterici olduğu bilinmektedir. Birçok önemli hemşirelik kuram ve modelinin, hem kronik hastalıkların hemşirelik yönetiminde hem de profesyonel hemşireliğin gelişim ve ilerlemesi için hemşirelik uygulamalarında kullanılması önerilmektedir. Bu makalede, Neuman Sistemler Modeli kullanılarak kronik böbrek yetmezliği olan bir hastanın hemşirelik süreci oluşturulmuştur. Modele uygun tanılama formu ile veriler toplanmış, problemin formulasyonu doğrultusunda hasta için birincil, ikincil, üçüncül korunma düzeylerini içeren bakım planı oluşturulmuştur. Bu olgu, kronik böbrek yetmezliği olan bir bireyin hemşirelik sürecinin uygulanmasında Neuman’ın Sistemler Modeli’nin kullanımının sistematik bir bakım planı için yararlı ve etkili olduğunu göstermiştir.
Influence of Family Background on English Language Proficiency among Learners in Nine and Twelve Years Basic Education Schools: A Case of Musanze District, Rwanda
Authors: Ntabwoba Léandre , Sikubwabo Cyprien
Published: April 2024

This study sought to investigate the influence of family background on English language proficiency among learners in Nine and Twelve Years Basic Education (YBE) from selected schools in Musanze district, Rwanda. The study adopted the convergent parallel design, utilizing a mixed approach. The study was carried out in 10 selected schools in different sectors within Musanze district. The population of the study counted 9321 subjects, from which a sample of 384 individuals was selected, comprising 225 students, 100 parents, and 59 teachers. The sample size was determined using Yamane’s formula. Random and purposive sampling techniques were used in selecting the involved participants. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire (with 5-point Likert scales), an interview guide, and a document review guide. The data were analyzed using percentages, frequencies, means, standard deviation, and regression analysis. The findings revealed that parents’ and siblings’ educational levels have a positive and significant influence on English language proficiency among learners in 9 and 12 YBE schools in the Musanze district of Rwanda (standard beta coefficient =.972; p-value =.000<0.05). It was found that family location has a positive and significant influence on English language proficiency among learners in 9 and 12 YBE schools in the Musanze district of Rwanda (standard beta coefficient =.981; p-value =.001< 0.05). It was found that family economic status has a positive and significant influence on English language proficiency among learners in 9 and 12 YBE schools in the Musanze district of Rwanda (standard beta coefficient =.983; p-value =.002< 0.05). It was also found that family language of communication has a positive and significant influence on English language proficiency among learners in 9 and 12 YBE schools in the Musanze district of Rwanda (standard beta coefficient =.985; p-value =.000<0.05). The study recommended that the Ministry of Education should implement comprehensive language programs, provide regular professional development for teachers, foster a language-rich environment, and utilize technology for language learning as a means to create an environment that promotes English language proficiency and support students in developing their English proficiency.
Higher Education Success Factor Model: A Means to Explore Factors Influencing Indigenous Australian Completion Rates
Authors: Pham Thu Dinh Xuan , Blue Levon E , Baeza Angela , Anderson Peter J , Xing Congcong , Saward Melanie
Published: April 2024

The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at universities continues to increase; however, completion rates have not. In this study, we sought to understand what contributes to university completion rates by Indigenous Australian students. We employed a mixed-method approach, utilising the higher education success factor (HESF) model to investigate the factors that influence completion. In total, we surveyed 308 Indigenous Australians who had graduated between 2018 to 2022. We found that the social environment, economic conditions, and individual characteristics were identified as three factors influencing the completion of Indigenous university graduates. We report that this model has worked well to provide a means to identify factors influencing Indigenous Australian success in higher education. Academic institutions can now use this model to identify how they can best support Indigenous Australian students by examining the three factors we have identified to see where their weaknesses may lie and where improvement can be made.
Assessment of the public’s knowledge of targeted supplements in anti-acne therapy
Authors: Tyczyńska Natalia , Malara Beata
Published: April 2024

Acne is one of the most common dermatological diseases worldwide. The study aimed to assess the public’s awareness of the effect of dietary supplements on accelerating and improving acne treatment. The questionnaire survey showed that the respondents’ general knowledge of the topic was quite high, however, it is necessary to further expand it in order to enhance the efficacy of anti-acne treatments.
Urtica dioica as a source of proteins
Authors: Palacz-Wróbel Marta , Rykaczewska-Czerwińska Monika , Duda-Grychtoł Katarzyna , Zalewski Adam , Angielczyk Mirosław
Published: April 2024

Urtica dioica, as a plant species commonly found in Poland and worldwide, can be a source of proteins, thus supplementing the diet by providing both building blocks, vitamins and minerals. This study aimed to determine the value of total protein level in different morphological parts of common nettle. The best results were recorded for the leaves reaching 27.89% of protein content. The collected outcome indicates that commonly grown nettle can be a source of dietary protein. However, the method of cultivation of the raw material, the timing of harvest, and its stabilisation are important.
The use of mud in cellulite reduction. Case report
Authors: Matuszewska Sandra , Faruga-Lewicka Wioleta , Kardas Marek
Published: April 2024

Mud is a natural, organic and mineral raw material used in the cosmetic industry, rehabilitation and wellness. In cosmetology, it is mainly used in the prevention of cellulite and stretch marks, and in skin care. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of mud and caffeine treatments on cellulite reduction. A 49-year-old woman with confirmed cellulite on the back of her thighs underwent a series of ten mud treatments. The first effects were observed after just five treatments. The results of the study confirm that the mud, in combination with caffeine, has a beneficial effect on reducing visible bumps on the skin. The disadvantage of the treatment may be the unpleasant smell.
The application of capillaroscopy in scalp imaging
Authors: Ciszak Weronika
Published: April 2024

The trichoscope is a key instrument in the field of trichology. It allows the detection of early problems and diseases of the scalp, and the selection of appropriate treatment methods. In some cases, it is necessary to perform extended diagnostics. Capillaroscopy enables to measure cutaneous vascularization and evaluate vascular changes. The study aimed to introduce the use of capillaroscopy in imaging of the scalp. The possibilities of diagnostic development on the way to assess the predictive value of vascular and hyperpigmented skin dermatoses were indicated. Capillaroscopy can complement the basic diagnosis and control of the skin and its appendages.
Immediate Effect of Laryngeal Massage on Peri Laryngeal Muscle Tension in Theatre Actors with Vocal Fatigue: An Experimental Study
Authors: Jain Sonam , Ravu Kalyani
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Theatre actors are a group of elite vocal performers who have serious consequences for the slightest vocal difficulty. They are required to exhibit various human emotions on stage with various intensities in a way such that they can be easily conveyed to the present audience with a voice throw which can be heard clearly by everyone present. Vocal fatigue is a syndrome characterized by symptoms like increased vocal effort, laryngeal discomfort, neck pain, throat pain, reduced pitch, and reduced vocal projection which usually manifests as increased tension in the peri laryngeal musculature. The symptoms increase with vocal use throughout the day use and reduce with rest. Studies have shown the relation of vocal fatigue with vocal hyperfunction which makes professions like teachers, singers, and theatre actors prone to this syndrome. Laryngeal massage (LM) is performed on the peri laryngeal and the laryngeal area to relax the excessively tense musculature which inhibits normal phonatory function.
Method: 42 theatre actors who were regular performers with a minimum experience of 2 years and, a minimum of 5 hours of rehearsals in a week within the age group 18-25 were approached and consented to the diagnosis and intervention. vocal fatigue index was used to diagnose vocal fatigue and after diagnosis, pre-intervention laryngeal manual palpatory evaluation scale (LMPTE) was taken to assess tension in the peri laryngeal musculature and laryngeal height, laryngeal massage was performed and post-intervention LMPTE scale was taken.
Result: A paired t-test was used for the statistical analysis of the pre-and post-results in the peri laryngeal musculature. The tests showed significant results with p-value <0. 0001. There was no significant change in the laryngeal height post-laryngeal massage.
Conclusion: It is concluded in the study that there is an immediate effect of laryngeal massage on vocal fatigue.

Key words: Vocal Fatigue, Laryngeal Massage, Theatre Actors, Laryngeal Manual Palpatory Evaluation Scale
To Determine the Awareness and Attitude towards Urinary Incontinence in Male Diabetics
Authors: Adidravid Annie , Jadhav Tejaswini , Jerome Albin
Published: April 2024

Background: Diabetes is a condition where the body's capacity to either create or respond to the hormone insulin is compromised. Urinary incontinence, defined by the International Continence Society as any involuntary urine leaking, is one of the complications resulting from diabetes. While it may not directly increase the risk of death, it does have a detrimental effect on physical health and quality of life (QoL) related to health. Thus, this study helps assessing the level of awareness and attitude towards urinary incontinence in diabetic population.
Method: An observational study involving 376 male residents of Pune region with type 2 diabetes mellitus was carried out. The URINAS-Questionnaire (Urinary Incontinence Awareness & Attitude Scale) was employed to assess awareness and attitudes concerning Urinary Incontinence which includes 26 questions divided into 5 subdimensions.
Results: Result were obtained using MS Excel & SPSS version 21 & it was found that 61% of the population were neither aware nor unaware that Urinary Incontinence is a major health concern; 90% exhibited a positive attitude towards health in general; however, 63% were unaware of the various coping strategies; 50% found it difficult to carry out their daily activities while dealing with this health issue; and 73% of them were afraid to socialize.
Conclusion: The current study emphasized the significance of evaluating people's awareness and attitudes regarding urinary incontinence. According to the study's findings, increased knowledge of UI in healthcare settings is necessary to reduce its complications.

Key words: Diabetes Mellitus, T2DM, Urinary Incontinence, awareness, attitude, quality of life.
A Study on the Effectiveness of Logistics Services in Real-Time Data Visibility
Authors: Dhanasekar E. , Kumar S. Guhan
Published: April 2024

This study looks into how supply chain management's logistics services perform when real-time data visibility is available. The requirement for timely and reliable information has grown in importance due to the rising complexity and globalization of supply networks. This paper investigates the effects of real-time data visibility on inventory management, transportation logistics, and order fulfillment through an extensive examination of the literature and empirical analysis. The research design used for the study is Descriptive Research and Analytical Research designs. The sample size of 150 respondents is collected in Tirupur district. The Statistical tools used in the study is ANOVA. Results indicate that companies using advanced data visibility solutions save money, have more satisfied customers, and operate more efficiently. The report also emphasizes how crucial it is to make strategic investments in data visibility solutions if you want to stay competitive in the fast-paced corporate world of today. Future research prospects and their implications for management practice are also covered.

Keywords: Logistics services, Real-time data visibility, Tirupur district,
The Correlation Between P Wave Dispersion and Left Ventricle Mass Index (LVMI) in Heart Failure Patients in H. Adam Malik Central General Hospital Medan
Authors: Siregar Fitriyani , Isnanta Rahmad , Dalimunthe Naomi Niari
Published: April 2024

Background: Heart failure is a clinical syndrome that causes impaired ventricular filling. Its progression along with hypertension can cause ventricular enlargement, ventricular diastolic dysfunction, ventricular remodeling resulting in P waves alteration, one of which is P Wave dispersion, and structure of anatomical alterations as evaluated by an echocardiography. However, the examination is still limited to first-level health facilities. Therefore, an easily available and used initial examination is necessary, such as an electrocardiogram (EKG) by assessing the P wave dispersion which describes the left ventricular mass index (LVMI). Thus, this study aims to assess the correlation between P wave dispersion and the left ventricular mass index (LVMI) in heart failure patients at H. Adam Malik Hospital.
Method: This retrospective observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted in June – December 2023 at H Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan. The sample included all chronic heart failure patients from January – June 2023 at H Adam Malik Hospital Medan who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Electrocardiogram and echocardiography data were recorded, then data analysis was carried out.
Results: A total of 60 subjects were included and divided into samples with an average P wave dispersion of ≥36 ms and <36 ms, and left ventricular mass index (LVMI) of 189.2 g/m2 (men) and 172.8 g/m2 (woman). There is a significantly moderate correlation between P wave dispersion and left ventricular mass index (LVMI) (r= 0.462, p = 0.001).
Conclusion: There is a correlation between P wave dispersion and left ventricular mass index (LVMI) in heart failure patients at H. Adam Malik General Hospital.

Keywords: heart failure. electrocardiography, p wave dispersion, left ventricular mass index.
The Authority of the Sunnah
Authors: Khan Izhar Ahmed
Published: April 2024

This article delves into the reasons behind the authority of the sunnah of Prophet Muḥammad (peace be on him) as a primary source of Islamic law, while shedding light on modern critics challenging its meaning, authority, and authenticity. The exploration of the sunnah’s status involves investigating the Prophet’s position as portrayed in the Qur’ān and scrutinizing its historical authenticity through an examination of the relevant literature on Islamic learning. The analysis, aimed at elucidating the Prophet’s status from a Qur’ānic perspective, is structured around various themes, expounding the meaning and significance of the sunnah within Islamic law.
The Official Endowment between Ethical Incentive and Paradigmatic Employment
Authors: Amezzian Mohammed
Published: April 2024

The growth of endowment institutions and charitable activities witnessed significant expansion during political transitions in the Levant, Iraq, and Egypt. Notably, this trend became more pronounced following the post-Crusades with the Zengid, Ayyubid, and Mamlūk states. These institutions and charitable endeavours became a focal point for many Jewish scholars and Israelis who devoted considerable scholarly attention to understanding the religious, social, and political dimensions of this phenomenon. This paper posits the fundamental hypothesis that these scholarly inquiries were influenced by religious and political considerations, thereby shaping Jewish memory. This memory, in turn, contributes to a reinterpretation of the region’s history, leaning more towards a politically biased agenda than an objective pursuit of knowledge. Within this context, the paper seeks to unravel the paradigmatic approach that scrutinizes the ethical motivations behind charitable works, alleging that those in charge manipulated them for propaganda and political objectives to secure personal gains. To examine this hypothesis, the paper delves into the ideological foundations underpinning this skewed interpretation. It critically evaluates a selection of research conducted by a cohort of historians within a broad spectrum of Jewish scholars who share a similar methodological approach and arrive at analogous conclusions.
Assessing Some Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Luubara Creek in Niger Delta, Nigeria
Authors: N. S. Gbenekanu , G. D. I. Awoteim , C. D. Ibienebo
Published: April 2024

Water quality and biodiversity impacts are influenced by the physical and chemical properties of water. An annual study was carried out in Luubara Creek, located in the Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, spanning from April 2022 to March 2023. Throughout the study period, the water temperature in Luubara Creek fluctuated between 24.50 and 30.20 ºC, with an average of 27.17±1.39 ºC. Noteworthy variations were observed among stations 1, 2, 3, and 4. Over the course of the investigation year, the pH levels in Luubara Creek ranged from 6.16 to 0.55, indicating a tendency towards neutrality or acidity. The PH levels at the four stations (Wiiyaakara, Luubara, Duboro, and Bane) gradually transitioned from acidic to neutral, except for Station 4 (Bane). The average dissolved oxygen content was 4.68±1.56 throughout the study, with a statistically significant difference observed at Station 4 (p˂0.05). The mean conductivity of the creek during the study was 27.69 s/cm. The total alkalinity of the creek ranged from 5.23 to 84.74, with a mean value of 11.60±1.01. Station 1 exhibited a total alkalinity mean of 14.13± 3.54, while stations two, three, and four showed values of 8.03±1.61, 7.52±1.81, and 17.21±7.39, respectively. Phosphate levels at Station 1 ranged from 0.05–0.25, whereas at Stations 2, 3, and 4, they varied from 0.01–0.24, 0.05–0.15, and 0.07–0.25. The nitrate concentration during the study period was 0.54±0.46, with Station 1 recording a mean of 0.62±0.10, and Stations 2, 3, and 4 showing values of 0.48±0.30, 0.51±0.48, and 0.55±0.38, respectively. Both phosphate and nitrate levels fell within the recommended range set by SON.
Preliminary Phytochemical screening of root extract of Martynia annua
Authors: Soni Jeevan , Kumar Bhardwaj Shiv
Published: April 2024

Herbal medicine is the oldest and commonly used in clinical practices worldwide. The knowledge about Indian medicinal plants and their uses in the Indian system of medicine have paved the way to many scientific investigations and researches around the world. The scientific based Phytochemical screening not only support in information about the active components but also help in the synthesis of better and newer analogues and congeners of different active principles isolated from plants. These scientific investigations help in accurate identification and authentication of many plant materials those belongs to family Martyniaceae commonly known as “bichu”. Martynia annua is commonly found in dense cluster on roadsides, degraded moist and dry deciduous forest, waste lands and over-grazed pasture. It is a weedy foreign species native to tropical and sub-tropical region of Mexico, Central America, Burma and naturalized throughout India. Its excellent dispersal mechanism has helped it spread throughout the tropical world as a weed. In folklore practices, the decoction of whole plant is used in the treatment of pneumonia, cold and fever. The poultice of roots used in snake bite for external application. Roots of Martynia annua are boiled in milk and taken as a tonic in folklore. In tribal pockets of Satpura Plateau in Madhya Pradesh, root paste of Martynia annua is used to treat Cancer and rheumatism. In this review our aim is to explore the Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Martynia annua root extract in turn it will pave the way for further research.
A Review on Ophthalmic Drug Delivery System
Authors: R. Sanap Aarti
Published: April 2024

Due to the unique architecture and physiology of the eye, drug delivery scientists and pharmacologists have faced significant difficulties. Blood aqueous and blood-retinal barriers are examples of static barriers. Choroidal and dynamic barriers are examples of delivery of a medication alone or in a dose form is significantly hampered by conjunctival blood flow, lymphatic clearance, tear dilution, and efflux pumps, especially to the posterior segment. The study of influx transporters on various ocular tissues and the development of parent drug delivery strategies that target specific transporters have gained traction in recent years. To get beyond various static and dynamic obstacles, colloidal dosage forms such nanoparticles, Nano micelles, liposomes, and micro emulsions have been extensively researched. Novel Drug delivery strategies such as bio adhesive gels and fibrin sealant-based approaches were Developed to sustain drug levels at the target site. Designing non-invasive sustained drug delivery Systems and exploring the feasibility of topical application to deliver drugs to the posterior Segment may drastically improve drug delivery in the years to come. Current developments in the field of ophthalmic drug delivery promise a significant improvement in overcoming the Challenges posed by various anterior and posterior segment diseases.
Double Floquet-Bloch transforms: complex deformation of integration surfaces and far-field asymptotics of periodic structures Green's functions
Authors: Assier Raphael
Published: April 2024

We propose a general procedure to study double integrals arising when considering wave propagation in periodic structures. This method, based on a complex deformation of the integration surface to bypass the integrands' singularities, is particularly efficient to estimate the Green's functions of such structures in the far field. We provide several illustrative examples and explicit asymptotic formulae. Special attention is devoted to the pathological cases of degeneracies, such as Dirac conical points for instance.
Bir İnsan Hakkı Olarak Serbest Zaman: Türkiye’deki Hukuki Durum Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: Ekinci Erdoğan
Published: April 2024

Bireylerin yaşam kalitesini, iş tatminini, sağlığını ve mutluluğunu artırmada serbest zamanın nitelikli bir şekilde değerlendirilmesi önemlidir. Buna ek olarak, serbest zaman hakkı modern toplumlarda önemli bir insan hakkı olarak kabul edilmektedir. Serbest zaman hakkı, modern toplumların yaşam tarzlarına ve çalışma koşullarına uyum sağlamak adına önemli bir konsepttir. İş ve diğer yaşamsal sorumluluklar arasında denge sağlamak, bireylerin genel refahını ve mutluluğunu etkileyebilir. Bu nedenle, serbest zaman hakkı, uluslararası düzeyde birçok insan hakları belgesinde ve sözleşmesinde tanınmış ve güvence altına alınmıştır. Serbest zaman hakkının korunması, uluslararası sözleşmelerde ve ülkelerin iç hukuk sistemlerinde çeşitli düzenlemelerle sağlanır. Bu düzenlemeler, bireylere serbest zamanlarını değerlendirme, kültürel faaliyetlere katılma, eğlence ve dinlenme gibi etkinliklere katılma özgürlüğünü tanıyarak, yaşam kalitelerini yükseltmeyi amaçlar. Ancak, her ülkede bu hakların nasıl uygulandığı ve korunduğu farklılık gösterebilir. Bu bağlamda, Türkiye'nin de taraf olduğu uluslararası sözleşmeler ve iç hukuk düzenlemeleri çerçevesinde serbest zaman hakkının nasıl korunduğu ve düzenlendiği konuları özel bir araştırma konusu olduğu söylenebilir. Ulusal literatürde serbest zaman alanında yapılmış birçok çalışma olmasına rağmen, bu alanda özel bir çalışmaya rastlanmamıştır. Ancak serbest zaman hakkı, en temel insan haklarından biri olarak kabul edilmekte ve hem uluslararası sözleşmelerde hem de ulusal hukukta sağlanan teminatlar açısından büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu araştırma, serbest zaman hakkının Türkiye’de hukuki durumu belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Bu araştırmada, doküman analizi yöntemi kullanılarak Türkiye’nin taraf olduğu uluslararası sözleşmeler, 1982 Anayasası ve yürürlükte bulunan kanunlar içerik analiziyle incelenerek, serbest zaman hakkına ilişkin mevcut düzenlemeler belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Yapılan doküman incelemesine konu olan belgelerin analizinde içerik analizi tekniği kullanılmış ve veriler, Resmî Gazete arşivlerinde yer alan kanunlar, 1982 Anayasası’na ait maddeler, Birleşmiş Milletler ve Avrupa Konseyi’ne ait resmi internet sayfalarında yer alan uluslararası belgelere ilişkin dokümanlar üzerinden elde edilmiştir. İlgili dokümanların içeriğinde yer alan serbest zaman hakkına ilişkin ifadeler, araştırma kapsamında belirlenen referans kelimelerin taranması sonucunda elde edilmiştir. Araştırmada, serbest zaman hakkıyla ilgili belgeler üç farklı kategoride (uluslararası belgeler, anayasa ve kanun) tasnif edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına dayanarak yapılan değerlendirmede, belgelerin serbest zaman hakkını ne kadar detaylı ele aldığını ortaya koymaya çalışılmıştır. Tasnif edilen belgelerin içeriğinde serbest zaman hakkına yönelik hukuki düzenlemelerin genel olarak, çocuk, kadın, yaşlı, engelli, öğrenci, genç ve işçi gruplarına yönelik oluşturulmuş taahhütler biçiminde olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular ışığında, serbest zaman hakkıyla ilgili çeşitli öneriler sunulmuştur.