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KEPEMIMPINAN PENDIDIKAN DALAM AL-QURAN (Studi Pustaka Kisah-kisah dalam al-Quran)
Authors: Rosidin Rosidin
Published: February 2024

Al-Quran is the main source of Islamic educational concept. The Quranic text is constant, while its contextualization and its implementation are dynamic throughout Muslim history. Therefore its verses could be interpreted as the answer to the problems of Islamic education nowadays. One of the Educational problems within  Islamic education is the problem of leadership. At least, there are seven stories of leadership within the Quran. The lesson learned from these stories of leadership can be concluded as follows; there are four leadership competencies, i.e: moral, professional, social, and intellectual competencies. These competencies are equivalent to the prophetic qualities: Siddiq, Amanah, Tabligh, and Fatanah.
Federal Act on Sustainable Trade in Agriculture ?
Authors: Buergi Bonanomi Elisabeth , Schäli Judith
Published: February 2024

A Proposal for the Implementation of Art. 104a lit. d of the Swiss Federal Constitution Food systems are now globally interconnected. Making them more sustainable requires a collaborative approach. Article 104a lit. d of the Swiss Federal Constitution, which has been in force since 24 September 2017, requires the Swiss government to provide for “cross-border trade relations that contribute to the sustainable development of the agriculture and food sector”. Our Proposal for a Federal Act on Sustainable Trade in Agriculture shows how the pro-vision can be implemented.
Design analysis of intelligent controller to minimize harmonic distortion and power loss of wind energy conversion system (grid connected)
Authors: Maurya Virendra Kumar , Pandey J. P. , Gaur Chitranjan , Singh Shweta
Published: February 2024

The controlling of internal parametric variations in addition to the non-linearity of a large conversion system of wind energy (WECS) is prime challenges to make the most of the generated energy, with less power loss and secure the proficiency (η) integration conventional grid. An adjustable speed control structure of grid-connected conversion system of wind energy (WECS), with the help of a Permanent Magnet Type Synchronous Generator with intelligent controller minimizes the power loss. The control system incorporates a pair of controllers dedicated to the converters of both the generator and grid edge. The controller at the generator side has the main function is to optimize power that can be withdrawal from the wind by intelligently regulating the turbine’s rotational speed. Meanwhile, the grid edge converter effectively manages active and reactive power by manipulating the d & q-axis current components, respectively. This paper discusses about the improvement in performance of the system when using Neuro-Fuzzy system as compared to Neural Network and Management of energy deliver system via direct control method. The findings reveal that the training time for Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) is substantial, leading to the Neural Network-Direct Power Contol (NN-DPC) approach being the slowest option among the alternatives. Additionally, the NF-DPC system is less time-consuming than the NN-DPC, with a recorded duration of 24 seconds compared to the NN-DPC’s observation of 8 min and 5 s. However, it is worth noting that the NF-DPC system is somewhat more time-intensive than Common-Direct Power Contol (C-DPC).
Body Composition Parameters, Adiponectin, Leptin and Adiponectin/Leptin Ratio are Correlated with LH/FSH Ratio in Women with PCOS but not in Women without PCOS
Authors: Gita Pratama  , Wiweko Budi , Asmarinah  , Widyahening Indah Suci , Andraini Trinovita , Hartanto Bayuaji  , Andon Hestiantoro
Published: February 2024

Objective: To investigate the correlation between body composition parameters, adiponectin, leptin and the adiponectin/leptin ratio and the LH/FSH ratio in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Reproductive Cluster Yasmin, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia, with sixty women with PCOS and sixty healthy women as controls (matched for age and BMI). Body composition parameters, including body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist to hip ratio (WHR), percent body fat (PBF), visceral fat area (VFA), percent subcutaneous fat (PSF) and skeletal muscle mass (SMM), were measured; levels of fasting glucose, fasting insulin, testosterone, and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) were measured; and homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) values, anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), free androgen index (FAI), Ferriman-Gallwey (FG) score, adiponectin levels, leptin levels, adiponectin/leptin ratio, LH, FSH and LH/FSH ratio were measured.

Results: Body composition parameters (body weight, BMI, WC, WHR, PBF, VFA, PSF, SMM) were not significantly different between women with PCOS and controls. Fasting insulin (P<0.05), HOMA-IR (P<0.05), AMH (P<0.01), FAI (P<0.01), FG score (P<0.01) and LH/FSH ratio (P<0.05) were higher in PCOS women. Adiponectin (P<0.01) was lower in PCOS women, while leptin and the adiponectin/leptin ratio were not significantly different between groups. Most of body composition parameters, adiponectin, leptin and adiponectin/leptin ratio were correlated with HOMA-IR in both groups.

SMM was positively correlated with the LH/FSH ratio, while body weight, BMI, WC, PBF, VFA, and PSF were inversely correlated with the LH/FSH ratio in PCOS patients but not in controls. WHR was not correlated in either group. Leptin (r=-0.278; P<0.05) was negatively correlated with the LH/FSH ratio only in the PCOS group. Adiponectin (r=0.394; P<0.01) and the adiponectin/leptin ratio (r=0.413; P<0.01) were also positively correlated with the LH/FSH ratio only in the PCOS group. AMH was correlated with the LH/FSH ratio, whereas testosterone level, FAI, FG score, fasting insulin level and HOMA-IR value were not correlated with the LH/FSH ratio in PCOS women.

Conclusion: Most of the body composition parameters, leptin, adiponectin and the adiponectin/leptin ratio were significantly correlated with HOMA-IR in both groups. However, correlations of those parameters with LH/FSH ratio were found only in PCOS but not in women without PCOS. Adiponectin and leptin may play a significant role in the mechanism of neuroendocrine disorders in PCOS, which is characterized by an increased LH/FSH ratio.

Keywords: adiponectin, adiponectin/leptin ratio, body composition, HOMA-IR, leptin, LH/FSH ratio, PCOS
ІНКЛЮЗИВНЕ ВОЛОНТЕРСТВО В УКРАЇНІ: РЕАЛІЇ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: Боряк Оксана Володимирівна
Published: February 2024

Волонтерська діяльність – це форма безоплатної участі та допомоги, яку певні особи – волонтери – надають на добровільних засадах для підтримки спільноти або певних соціальних, екологічних, гуманітарних або благодійних ініціатив. Це добровільна робота людей у свій вільний час із метою допомоги іншим або підтримки певної конкретної справи чи місії. Волонтерська діяльність може мати різноманітні форми, зокрема, це робота на благодійних заходах, участь у відновленні середовища, підтримка важкохворих чи потребуючих людей, надання освітньої допомоги, участь у соціальних кампаніях та багато іншого. Головний аспект полягає у волонтерському духу, віддачі і бажанні зробити позитивний внесок у суспільство або допомогти тим, хто цього потребує. Сьогодні волонтерство є потужним рухом у суспільстві, який може взяти на себе частину обов’язків державних соціальних установ. Основна ідея полягає в безкорисній готовності однієї людини виконувати роботу на благо інших, часто анонімно. Тобто волонтер витрачає свій час, енергію, знання та досвід на діяльність, спрямовану на допомогу іншим людям або суспільству загалом. Останнім часом в Україні волонтерська робота стала широко розповсюджуватися, що зробило її привабливою для багатьох науковців і фахівців, які спрямували свою професійну увагу на цей вид діяльності як на важливий ресурс соціальної роботи. Чинники, що спричиняють активізацію волонтерської діяльності, стосуються насамперед загострення соціальних проблем і недоліків у системі надання соціальних послуг вразливим категоріям населення. Роль волонтерів або добровольців стає надзвичайно важливою для багатьох організацій, які активно залучають їх до соціальної діяльності як у державних, так і у недержавних структурах. Проте в Україні досі не створено чіткої моделі волонтерської роботи, на всіх її рівнях та осередках, що б передбачало ефективні механізми відбору та залучення, навчання та контролю, підтримки та стимулювання – основні елементи й етапи роботи волонтерів.
ULUSLARARASI SÖZLEŞMELER VE CEZA HUKUKUNUN İLKELERİ IŞIĞINDA TÜRK HAVA CEZA HUKUKU
Authors: Taşdemir Özgür
Published: February 2024

Çalışmanın inceleme konusu Türk hava ceza hukukudur. Çalışmanın temel amacı, giriş düzeyinde hava ceza hukukunun hukuk düzenindeki yerini, genel özelliklerini, temel ilkelerini ve suç genel teorisi ışığında barındırdığı suçları incelemektir. Bu doğrultuda hava ceza hukukunun, genel olarak hukuk ve hava hukuku içindeki yerine ve kaynaklarına değinilecektir. Türk mevzuatının hava ceza hukukundaki uluslararası düzenlemeleri tümüyle karşılayıp karşılamadığı, hatta başarılı bir biçimde takip edip etmediği önemli sorulardır. Türkiye’nin hava ceza hukukuna ait mevcut mevzuatının, tarafı olduğu ve hava ceza hukukuna doğrudan kaynaklık eden uluslararası sözleşmelerle uyumunun değerlendirilmesi yoluna gidilmiştir. Ceza hukuku boyutuyla Türk sivil havacılık mevzuatının günümüz küresel havacılık kıstaslarına uygunluğu tartışılacaktır. Çalışmanın devamında, Türk mevzuatındaki havacılık suçları ve bu suçların soruşturulması ele alınacaktır. Çalışmanın ana hedefi az sayıda eserin bulunduğu bu alandaki boşluğu doldurmak, yeni tartışma ve incelemelere kapı aralamaktır.
Przemieszczanie się w Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowskiej Metropolii, czyli o konkurencyjności środków transportu
Authors: Kubiczek Jakub , Hadasik Bartłomiej , Kopeć Jakub
Published: February 2024

Zróżnicowanie miast pod względem urbanistycznym sprawia, że nie istnieje jedno idealne rozwiązanie dla modelu komunikacji publicznej. Konkurencyjność komunikacji zbiorowej jest kluczowa dla zapewnienia zrównoważonego rozwoju, ponieważ staje się ona alternatywą dla prywatnych środków lokomocji. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest określenie konkurencyjności poszczególnych środków transportu funkcjonujących na terenie Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowskiej Metropolii (GZM). Badanie zakładało ewaluację konkurencyjności w ujęciu ekonomicznym zestawiając ze sobą czas oraz koszt podróży komunikacją publiczną (autobus, tramwaj, pociąg), prywatnymi usługami przewoźniczymi (jak taksówki) oraz prywatnymi środkami transportu (samochód, rower) w godzinach szczytu oraz poza nimi. Badanie miało charakter pełny tzn. zweryfikowano połączenia wśród wszystkich członków GZM. Wyniki pokazały, że chociaż istnieje wiele możliwości na przemieszczanie się z miast członkowskich GZM do Katowic, to komunikacja miejska, pozostając tańsza od samochodu, zazwyczaj jest jednak od niego wolniejsza. Należy jednak podkreślić, że odległość była liczona od centralnych punktów w miastach, zatem czas podróży komunikacją miejską na przedmieściach może być znacznie dłuższy od podróży samochodem. Rezultaty pokazują, że oprócz optymalizacji przebiegów tras, GZM powinna równolegle zachęcać do podróży samochodem w więcej niż jedną osobę, co przełoży się na zmniejszenie negatywnego oddziaływania na środowisko.
Polityka miejska w nowej perspektywie finansowej Unii Europejskiej 2021-2027 – ewolucja czy rewolucja we wspieraniu miast?
Authors: Wajda Marcin
Published: February 2024

Polityka spójności istotnie wpływa na kształt inwestycji w miastach. Dotyczy to w szczególności państw kohezyjnych i tych, które nie mają znaczącej, własnej polityki rozwoju. W tekście zaprezentowano wyniki analizy dotyczące możliwości wsparcia miast i ich obszarów funkcjonalnych w perspektywie 2021-2027 na tle dotychczasowego podejścia Unii Europejskiej do rozwoju i rozwiązywania problemów obszarów miejskich. Należy podkreślić, że Wspólnota w tym obszarze ma bogate doświadczenia sięgające inicjatywy Urban pilot projects i URBAN. Przeanalizowano również wpływ pandemii Covid-19 i wojny w Ukrainie na możliwe wsparcie miast w perspektywie 2021-2027. Zaproponowane warunki i instrumenty wsparcia odniesiono także do potrzeb miast i wyzwań przed którymi one stoją.
Strategie rozwoju miast po reformie systemu zarządzania rozwojem - pierwsze doświadczenia i oceny
Authors: Maleszyk Piotr
Published: February 2024

Celem artykułu jest ocena procesu tworzenia i zawartości strategii rozwoju miast w kontekście założeń reformy systemu zarządzania rozwojem z 2020 r. oraz rekomendacji zawartych w literaturze. Ocena koncentruje się na trzech aspektach: integracji planowania rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczego i przestrzennego, uspołecznienia prac nad strategią oraz systemie wdrażania strategii. Analizą objęto cztery miasta wojewódzkie, które jako pierwsze uchwaliły nowe strategie: Gorzów Wielkopolski, Łódź, Białystok i Lublin. Realizacji celu badawczego służył przegląd strategii i miejskich raportów oraz wywiady z osobami odpowiedzialnymi za tworzenie strategii. Wyniki badań potwierdzają, że postulat integracji planowania rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczego i przestrzennego okazał się trudny w realizacji, a zmiany legislacyjne nie doprowadziły do przezwyciężenia dysfunkcji planowania rozwoju. Znacznie lepiej samorządy poradziły sobie z realizacją postulatów zarządzania partycypacyjnego, pomimo ograniczeń wynikających z pandemii. W systemach wdrażania strategii pozytywnie oceniono założenia monitorowania i ewaluacji, więcej zastrzeżeń wzbudził instytucjonalny system wdrażania. W artykule omówiono motywacje samorządów wyjaśniające ich podejście do strategii terytorialnych, wskazano dobre praktyki i rekomendacje dla polityki rozwoju oraz zaprezentowano oceny zmian legislacyjnych formułowane przez przedstawicieli miast.
The concept of the “co-created city” – experiences and visions of its implementation from the viewpoint of the Łódź authorities and Municipal Office stakeholders
Authors: Kretek-Kamińska Agnieszka , Brzeziński Kamil
Published: February 2024

In November 2021, the Łódź City Council adopted the “City Development Strategy – Łódź 2030+” document. The strategy used the “cocreated city” catchword as its guiding idea. Also in 2021, the Łódź Foundation launched the Project “Łódź as a Co-Created And Co-Governed City”, which included a series of individual in-depth interviews with local journalists and municipal office stakeholders. For the purposes of this article, the collected research material was analysed in terms of current application of the governance concept elements. The visions of city governance offered by the authorities and by representatives of various stakeholder groups were also compared to each other. Moreover, an attempt was made to analyse the possible directions for the implementation of these visions. The conducted analyses show that the directions of activities to be undertaken in order to make the idea of governance a reality have been identified and described in a similar way by both the Łódź Municipal Office and the stakeholders. The differences between the two visions are the result of participatory, not always positive, experiences of stakeholders. Based on the hypothetical directions of implementing the idea of governance, either a variant assuming a new opening in relations with stakeholders or a variant of continued apparent activities appears likely.
The importance of urbanization in the process of shaping the “ubiquitous city” on the example of Songdo International Business District, South Korea
Authors: Potera Natalia
Published: February 2024

Both the smart city and U-city concepts were created as a response to the challenges related to the increasing level of urbanization and the further development of the latest technologies. These so-called smart cities are designed to use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve operational efficiency, make information available to the public, provide better government services and increase the overall level of well-being of citizens. In this article the author will analyze the development of the “smart city” concept, and then present her conclusions and observations based on the example of the South Korean city of Songdo, which is currently one of the most progressive business centers of the ubiquitous city type. Subsequently she will answer two main research questions: 1. What distinguishes a ubiquitous city from a standard smart city project? 2. What are the obstacles, challenges, and incentives for further development in the implementation of the above concept in South Korea? Two main research methods will be used in the article – a comparative method, helpful in identifying visible links between similar phenomena and entities, and a content analysis method, based on a literature review on the topics covered in the work, including issues related to the city of Songdo.
The potential of blue-green infrastructure in spatial revitalization – application in Municipal Revitalization Programs
Authors: Cichocki Michał , Chruściel Klaudia
Published: February 2024

Opposing the spatial degeneration of cities requires a wide range of efforts which combine, among others, activities related to blue and green infrastructure (BGI). This paper examines the scope and manner of using BGI to revitalise space in municipal revitalisation programmes (MRP). In the first part of the study, the theoretical framework for the studied issues has been outlined based on subject literature. The manner of understanding BGI and revitalisation in the current legal system has been defined. The analysis covered 60 MRPs from 2016 to 2021 in accordance with the methodology set out in the second part of the study, based on how often BGI appeared in key MRP sections such as in-depth diagnosis of revitalisation area, the objectives and directions of the process, and the revitalisation projects. The last part of the paper describes the results of analysis and their evaluation. One of the main conclusions of the work we conducted is that BGI elements appear quite frequently in revitalisation programmes; however, their full potential remains untapped. The projects carried out in the studied area have rarely had the form of complex urban projects. The main method of using BGI  in MRPs is currently the technical dimension that focuses on improving the quality of existing resources. To a lesser extent, revitalisation projects that use the BGI concept are reflected in the social and occasionally in the natural dimension.
Marginality, resilience and escape: Home in Ana Rocha de Sousa’s Listen
Authors: Liz Mariana
Published: February 2024

Representations of the home are a central point for discussion in contemporary Portuguese cinema. From being a prime site for the understanding of gender inequality, to allowing for examinations of untamed urban expansion, the home has also featured in Portuguese films of the past decades as a proxy for social identity. The significance of the home for marginalised communities is the focus of this article, which examines Ana Rocha de Sousa’s Listen (2020). A Portuguese and British coproduction, Listen tells the story of a Portuguese immigrant family to the UK and their battle against social services, who take their children into custody. By presenting it as their last resource, as the space in which they are attacked but also reorganise for retaliation, Listen values the home not only as built infrastructure, but also as a signifier for unity, family and cultural and linguistic identity. Structured around three key plot points of the film that coincide with keywords featuring in recent feminist scholarship (marginality, resistance and escape), this article argues a discussion about global Portuguese cinema, and this film in particular, illuminates ongoing debates about the significance of the home and its relationship to class and gender in contemporary European film.
Porous privacies: Gender, migration, and precarious homes in early twenty-first century narrative films from the French Mediterranean
Authors: Haenni Sabine
Published: February 2024

A prominent trope in so-called banlieue cinema—French cinema focused on housing projects on the outskirts of large French cities largely inhabited by migrants and their descendants—represents precarious migrant homes, and by extension entire neighborhoods, as dysfunctional and cut off from social life. This essay explores representations of precarious migrant homes that resist such polarising media images, and that insist on a porous privacy as a precondition for narrative and subjective development—for the ability to thrive—while pointing out the often gendered and precarious nature of such porosity. The natural and built specificities of the Mediterranean coast have often provided a productively rich set for such revisions, including for auteurs such as Claire Denis and Abdellatif Kechiche to develop their distinctive styles. Lesser-known filmmakers, such as Bania Medjbar and Hafsia Herzi, emerge in the wake of earlier revisionist films. Less focused on developing distinctive styles, they are invested in character-driven stories, and on stories that feature a range of characters and thus narrative options, while pointing out the gendered complexities of precariously porous homes.
Multiple Primary Malignant Tumors in Workers Chronically Exposed to Ionizing Radiation
Authors:   Southern Urals Biophysics Institute, Ozyorsk, Russia, Zhuntova G.V. , Azizova T.V. ,   Southern Urals Biophysics Institute, Ozyorsk, Russia, Bannikova M.V. ,   Southern Urals Biophysics Institute, Ozyorsk, Russia
Published: February 2024

Purpose: To characterize multiple primary malignant tumors (MPMTs) in workers occupationally chronically exposed to ionizing radiation. Material and methods: The study included 22,377 workers employed at reactors, plutonium-production plant and radiochemical plant of the Mayak Production Association (PA) who had been hired in 1948–1982. The study considered cases of MPMTs (verified with the morphological examination) that had been diagnosed in workers before 31 December 2018. The paper describes the structure and provides the comparative characteristics of synchronous and metachronous MPMTs. Results: 320 cases of MPMTs that were verified with the morphological examination were registered in the cohort: 68.4 % in males and 31.6 % in females. 3 and more malignant tumors were registered in 20 % of workers with MPMTs. MPMTs accounted for 10.5 % of total malignant tumors registered in the cohort. Synchronous MPMTs accounted for 22.8 % in males and for 18.8 % in females. 36.6 % of metachronous MPMTs were diagnosed with an interval of more than 10 years. The structure of MPMTs was dominated by tumors of digestive organs, skin, genital organs (both sexes), respiratory organs (for males), and breast (for females). As for a histological type of tumor, adenocarcinomas and basal-cell carcinomas (both sexes), squamous-cell carcinomas (for males), ductal and lobular tumors (for females) were the most frequent. Groups of workers with synchronous and metachronous MPMTs demonstrated some significant differences: synchronous MPMTs were diagnosed in later age than the primary metachronous tumor; the numbers of smokers and heavy alcohol drinkers were bigger in the group of workers with synchronous MPMTs, as well as the smoking index. Neither radiation doses nor the duration of occupational exposure at a date of diagnosis of synchronous MPMTs and a primary metachronous tumor were significantly different. Compared to the entire study cohort, the number of workers occupationally exposed at high doses was bigger in workers with MPMTs (above 1.0 Sv for external gamma-ray exposure, and above 1.0 Gy for internal alpha exposure). Conclusion: MPMTs in workers of the nuclear enterprise were characterized in relation to non-radiation and occupation-related factors. In the future it is planned to assess the impact of the occupational radiation exposure on the risk of MPMTs in workers of the study cohort considering non-radiation factors.
Own Experience of using the Radiopharmaceutical 99mTc-sentiskan in Visualization of Sentinel Lymph Nodes in Patients with Breast Cancer
Authors:   Tyumen State Medical University, Tyumen, Russia, Tamrazov R.I. ,   Medical City, Tyumen, Russia, Khusnutdinov R.D. ,   Medical City, Tyumen, Russia, Alekhin E.N. ,   Tyumen State Medical University, Tyumen, Russia,   Medical City, Tyumen, Russia, Averina N.V. ,   Medical City, Tyumen, Russia, Pyshkina Yu.S. ,   Tyumen State Medical University, Tyumen, Russia,   Samara State Medical University, Samara, Russia, Pashkov D.А. ,   Tyumen State Medical University, Tyumen, Russia,   Medical City, Tyumen, Russia
Published: February 2024

Purpose: To study the capabilities of the new radiopharmaceutical 99mTc-sentiscan in the visualization of sentinel lymph nodes in patients with breast cancer. Material and methods: A survey of 178 people diagnosed with breast cancer. Patients were divided into two groups depending on the route of administration of the radiopharmaceutical. The day before surgical treatment, all subjects were injected with a radiopharmaceutical using a syringe with an activity of no more than 120 MBq, in a volume of 0.3‒0.4 ml. The visualized sentinel lymph nodes were marked on the skin using a patented device – «Device for external marking of sentinel lymph nodes during radionuclide visualization». Intraoperative search for sentinel lymph nodes was carried out using gamma detectors Gamma-Finder II or Radical, followed by urgent histological examination. Results: Radioisotope visualization of sentinel lymph nodes using the domestic radiopharmaceutical 99mTc-sentiscan: in the first group (the drug was administered peritumorally) was 100 %, the average number of visualized lymph nodes in this group was 2.2; in the second group (the drug was administered subareolarly) ‒ 99.1 %, the average number of visualized lymph nodes ‒ 2.6. In the first group of patients, metastatic lesions of sentinel lymph nodes were detected in 8 cases (13.1 %), and in the second group ‒ in 14 (11.9 %). All lymph nodes were mapped in the axillary region on the side of the tumor process. Conclusion: The possibility of the radiopharmaceutical 99mTc-sentiscan for the identification and biopsy of sentinel lymph nodes in patients with breast cancer was assessed. The use of the domestic 99mTc-sentiscan makes it possible to visualize sentinel lymph nodes in patients with breast cancer and detect their location in 99.1‒100 % of cases. Taking into account the results obtained, the expanded indications for the use of the radiopharmaceutical and the cost of the kits, 99mTc-sentiscan is more preferable for use in clinical practice.
Bacteriological Study and Antibacterial Susceptibility in Ludwig’s Angina in a Tertiary Level Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Mahbub AHM Rashid E , Mamun Abdullah Al , Sarmin Rokhsana , Islam Syed Sanaul , Islam Rashedul , As Sayeed AHM Noor E , Anowar Md Asif
Published: February 2024

Background: The knowledge of the local pattern of infection and antibacterial sensitivity in Ludwig’s angina is essential to enable efficacious treatment for it.
Objective: To find out the pattern of bacteria responsible for developing Ludwig’s angina and their antibacterial susceptibility.
Methods: It is a prospective, observational type of study carried out in the Department of Otolaryngology & Head-Neck Surgery, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, and the Department of Clinical Microbiology, ICDDR, B, Dhaka, Bangladesh, between April and September of 2016. A total of 100 patients were included in this study.
Results: This study was done among 100 patients. In this study, 42 cases (42%) were in the 31-45 years age group. The male patients were 60 (60%) and females were 40 (40%). Majority of patients 70(70%) came from poor class family with educational level up to HSC (75%), maximum 35(35%) patients use meswak to clean teeth, 70 (70%) patients came from rural area, 70 (70%) patients had dental infection, 25 (25%) patients had diabetes mellitus, all the cases (100%) presented with swelling in the floor of the mouth and neck, pain and tenderness and fever. The major complication was necrotizing fasciitis 8 (8%), 36 (36%) patients were discharged within 1-2 weeks after treatment, Streptococcus 40 (40%) was the most common organism and the most effective antibiotic was Ceftriaxone (65%).
Conclusion: The most frequently isolated organism in Ludwig’s angina is Streptococcus and sensitivity results showed a majority of isolates are susceptible to Ceftriaxone.
Mugda Med Coll J. 2023; 6(2): 71-76
ANTI-CRISIS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN THE CONDITIONS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL TURBULENCE
Authors: KOROLIUK YURII , DOLHA HALYNA , KHYTROVA OLHA , URSAKIІ YULIІA , PENIUK VALERIIA
Published: February 2024

The relevance of the research on anti-crisis management is determined by the rapid changes in the global economic and social context. In this context, the development and implementation of effective anti-crisis strategies are extremely relevant for organizations of various levels and activities. The purpose of the present research is to provide an in-depth analysis of various anti-crisis management strategies used by modern organizations to effectively respond to a wide range of crisis situations. Particular emphasis is placed on the analysis of the impact of technological innovations, leadership styles and organizational culture on anti-crisis management processes. A structural-functional analysis and a systemic analysis formed the methodological basis of the research. These methods made it possible to comprehensively assess the interrelationship between internal organizational processes and the external environment, as well as the impact of individual elements of the organizational structure on the company’s ability to respond effectively to crisis challenges. The obtained results indicate the importance of implementing modern technological solutions to increase efficiency and flexibility in crisis management. The analysis showed that effective leadership, able to quickly adapt to changing conditions and motivate the team to innovate, is crucial in creating a sustainable and flexible organizational structure. Special attention is paid to the role of organizational culture, which should promote openness, collaboration and readiness for change. It has been revealed that the need for adaptation and a flexible approach to management becomes of particular importance in the context of uncertainty caused by factors such as global financial crises, political conflicts and pandemics. These findings are of significant practical importance since they provide organizational leaders with the tools and insights to develop and implement effective crisis management strategies.
APPLICATION OF THE MOODLE LEARNING PLATFORM IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Authors: HNATYSHENA IRYNA , PETRENKO OKSANA , DOBROVOLSKA NATALIIA , FRUMKINA ARYNA , CHYKALOVA MARYNA
Published: February 2024

The topic of using the Moodle learning platform in teaching foreign languages has become increasingly important in the context of the development of digital technologies in education and their integration into the learning process. The issue of teaching a foreign language lies in the effectiveness of learning activities by using verbal and non-verbal means of communication. The article aims to analyze the advantages and quality of using the Moodle learning platform for teaching a foreign language and the possibility of its further development in a dynamic educational environment. The research methodology is based on a critical analysis, evaluation of statistical information on using the digital learning platform, as well as the introduction of various deductive research methods on the prospects for further development. The paper analyzes theoretical approaches to foreign language teaching. The authors carried out a statistical analysis of the platform's global development and possible prospects for its further expansion. In addition, they outlined the factors of usage and spread of digital technologies as a plug-in for learning a foreign language. The study revealed the main benefits of using the Moodle digital learning platform as an interactive tool for teaching a foreign language. It also suggested key aspects of its improvement and possible ways of further development. The article focused on the issues of using digital platforms for remote communication between students and teachers to maintain the effectiveness of the educational process and the possibility of further improvement by introducing this platform into the educational process. The obtained research findings describe the current state of the platform's use along with its technological capabilities and advantages for teaching foreign languages.
A Study on the Passive and Non-passive in Korean: Focusing on the Classification of Passive Sentences
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Young-il
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this paper is to classify the types of Korean passive sentences using the main characteristics of passive voice. To achieve this goal, we conducted a review of cross-linguistic research on passive voice and identified four key characteristics. These characteristics were then used to classify Korean passive sentences, with a detailed description of the characteristics and differences of each type. As a result, we identified Types I and II as prototypical passive sentences and Types III and IV as non-prototypical passive sentences. Additionally, we confirmed the existence of non-passive sentences among those previously discussed as passive sentences. Through this discussion, we examined the characteristics and reality of Korean passive sentences more closely. Furthermore, our understanding of Korean passive sentences was expanded by employing a prototypical approach to describe various types of passive sentences as a continuum.
A Study on the Direction of Media Education in Elementary Schools through an Analysis of YouTube Usage Patterns
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Yoon Juyeon , Han Suyoung
Published: February 2024

This study explored the direction of media education according to social change through the current state of school media education as perceived by elementary school students by examining the actual use of YouTube, the way they use YouTube, their perceptions and attitudes toward YouTube, and the current state of school media education using data from the '2020 Youth Media Usage Survey and Policy Response Study I' conducted by the Korean Youth Policy Institute for students in grades 4-6. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 27 for frequency analysis and descriptive statistics. As a result of the analysis, elementary school students are searching for and watching desired content on YouTube according to their interests, but they often do not receive education on how to search for information through the Internet at school. In addition, they tend to trust information on YouTube without having the ability to judge whether it is true or not, which leads to the conclusion that it is urgent to improve media education in elementary schools.
Influence of Male Guardians’ Involvement on the Academic Achievement of Academically Gifted High School Students: Investigating the Mediating Role of Cognitive Regulation Strategies
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Oh Hyerim
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to investigate how academically gifted high school students perceive the involvement of their male guardians and its impact on their academic achievements. It particularly examined the cognitive aspects of self-directed learning, referred to as cognitive regulation strategies, as a mediating factor in this relationship. The study analyzed data from 250 second-year students in science high schools and academies of science (and arts), obtained from the Korean Education and Employment Panel Survey II. The results suggested that the involvement of male guardians positively influenced students’ academic achievement, and this effect was fully mediated by cognitive regulation strategies. These findings offer insights into how gifted students in a performance-oriented educational system internalize and utilize exogenous resources provided by their male guardian to enhance their academic success.
Analysis of the Four-Rivers Dismantling Project Based on an Eco Ethics Perspective
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Park Gyun Yeol , Bang Jung Bae , Kim Hyun Soo
Published: February 2024

This study examines the progress of Korea's four major rivers weir dismantlement project and points out that the argument for dismantling the Four Major Rivers Weirs overlooks the issue of ‘time’ that guarantees sustainability, based on an ecological ethics perspective. The purpose is to suggest ways to resolve long-term conflicts. In order to achieve this research purpose, we review the theory of individualistic environmental ethics as a critique of the deconstruction theory and a new logic of deconstruction. In addition, we looked at various controversies related to the dismantling of weirs and presented new solutions from the perspective of ecological ethics. In conclusion, the dismantling of the Four Major Rivers weirs needs to be carried out gradually, with time to spare and while ensuring sustainability, from the perspective of ecological ethics. To this end, a progressive alternative was presented by additionally reflecting the elements of recovery time and gradualness in the existing environmental impact assessment items.
Learning Experiences and Student Performances of Writing and Sharing Reflection Journals among College Students
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Cho Sungbum
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to qualitatively explore learning experiences and student performances of writing and sharing reflection journals of college students in a lecture-based class. For this purpose, this research analyzed the contents of the students' reflection journal documents in ‘Multicultural Society and Education’ class. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with five purposefully sampled students. First, the aspects of learning experience through analysis of the contents of the reflection journal were derived as follows: 1) in-depth thinking experience, 2) active learning experience, 3) significant learning experience, and 4) reflective learning experience. Second, the educational effects of writing reflection journals included 1) meta-cognition, 2) understanding one's opinions and arguments, 3) long-term memory, 4) effective writing skills, and 5) promoting change of challenging behavior. Third, the educational effects of sharing reflection journals included 1) intellectual stimulation, 2) development of learning strategies, 3) empathy and receptive Attitude, 4) expansion of perspectives on phenomena, and 5) engagement as an instructional designer. Based on the research results, theoretical and practical implications for college students' reflection journals were presented.
Analysis of Research Trends in Korean Language and Culture Education and Hallyu
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Han Seungkyu
Published: February 2024

This study primarily analyzes the domestic research trends in the Hallyu, Korean cultural education, and Korean language education. Utilizing bibliographic information from the Korea Citation Index (KCI), it analyzes research papers published since 2003 and categorizes the latent topics in these papers using the LDA technique of text mining. This reveals that research related to the Korean Wave is being conducted in various fields and that the trend of papers related to Korean language and cultural education is consistent. Notably, 'Hallyu', 'Korea', and 'culture' appear as major keywords, and the research can be summarized into five categories: 'popular culture, economic effects, education and the Korean language, cultural content, values and identity'. Through this study, it is possible to diagnose the current status of Korean Wave and Korean cultural education and explore development possibilities.
A Study on the Place Identity of Aime Cesaire’s Poetry Focusing on the Notebook of a return to the country nataii
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Bae Ok Ju
Published: February 2024

Aimé Césaire, in opposition to France's colonial policies, vividly portrays the inner consciousness of the poetic subject resisting colonial politics through his work, Notebook of a return to My Native Land. Also embodies the place identity, which is inevitably separated from the alienation of the colony, with extreme negativity. As a result In the study of Aimé Césaire's poetry, an examination of the place identity within the poetic imaginary space serves as a crucial indicator of the Négritude poet's foundational identity, as well as playing a significant role in interpreting the poet's worldview. The poetic representational spaces depicted in Notebook of a return to My Native Land are filled with negativity, characterized by forgetfulness, anger, confinement, fear, and hunger. This study can derive meaningful research result to identify the driving force of Négritude's counter-discourse to recover Négritude's poetic identity and black identity, which is paradoxically embodied through the internality of negativity expressed by self-sacrifice and twisted self-consciousness such as plateaus, islands, moor hills, underground caves, cities, and ponds, appearing in Notebook of a return to My Native Land.
A Study on the Allegory of the ‘Dog Character’ in Children's Literature: Focusing on The Relationship between Human and Non-Human
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Oh Jiae
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the ideologies and public discourses of children by observing the dog characters in children's literature published from the 1990s to the 2000s with aspect of Walter Benjamin's allegory. In children’s literature, the dog characters represent children so that the status of children is revealed through relationships with humans. As a result, the dog characters functioned according to the social function of children's literature. In the 1990s, anthropocentrism and patriarchal familism were included. In the 2000s, a discourse was formed to break away from familism. In the 2010s, a self-directed discourse for children was formed. In that the meaning behind the dog character represents the history of a child in children's literature, it embodied as an allegory of Benjamin. Therefore, children's literature should consider the formation of an allegory as an intermediary between society and children.
From Civilization Back to Mythology: Rethinking Pom Poko through Nakazawa Shinichi
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Jeong Hwanhui
Published: February 2024

This study seeks to reinterpret Takahata Isao’s Pom Poko (1994) through Nakazawa Shinichi’s ‘symmetry’ discourse. When Tokyo’s push for new town plans threatens to destroy the forest where the racoons live, the racoons struggle to stop the ruthless development. Using their unique shape-shifting skills, the racoons sabotage the humans’ construction, but they are unable to stop the new town from being built. This story is based on the mythical idea that animals can transform into various beings(including humans). This mythical idea realizes the symmetry between the natural and human worlds. However, the civilization invented by mortal humans does not allow for the symmetry. The sole ruler of the human world, the king, no longer tolerates the power of nature. The more sophisticated human civilization becomes, the less room for mythic/wild ideas. Pom Poko points out that this asymmetrical thinking has caused an ecological crisis, and calls for restoring the mythic thinking inherent in us.
The Moderating Effect of Factor, Efficiency, Innovation-driven Country Groups on the Impact of Tourism Competitiveness on Gender Equality
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Joonho
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the effect of tourism competitiveness on gender equality, and the moderating effect of country groups on the impact of tourism competitiveness on gender equality. As a labor-intensive industry, the tourism industry promotes women’s social participation with a significant social and cultural impact on gender equality. Particularly tourism competitiveness has a ripple effect, making it possible to comprehensively judge its effect on gender equality rather than individual tourism indicators. This study uses panel data of 138 countries from 2008 to 2017. Gender equality is analyzed into economic participation and opportunity(EPO), educational attainment(EA), health and survival(HS), and political empowerment (PE), and the country groups are divided into factor, efficiency, and innovation-driven countries. The results of the study showed that tourism competitiveness had an overall positive effect on EA. Additionally, the factor-driven group showed a significant moderating effect on gender equality in EA, and the innovation-driven group showed a significant moderating effect on gender equality in EPO, HS, and PE.
A Comparative Analysis Study on the Use of Korean Refusal Speech Acts Strategies by Korean Native Speakers and Chinese Korean Learners
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Jiang Meihan
Published: February 2024

This study aims to compare and analyze the use of refusal speech act strategies by Korean native speakers and Chinese learners of Korean, and to reveal the similarities and differences between the two groups. 94 Korean native speakers (KK) and 135 Chinese Korean learners (CC) completed a questionnaire using the Discourse Completion Test. T-tests results showed that, KK's speech strategies are more influenced by social factors. CC tend to use assertion and lack of ability strategies, while KK prefer to use strategies to promise the future, express desires to accept, show sympathy, and adjust flexibly according to social changes. Therefore, CC's refusal speech is more direct, while KK's refusal speech is more polite. Through post-event interviews, it was also discovered that Chinese learners of Korean encounter problems in implementing speech acts, such as insufficient understanding of complimentary expression and strategy, neglecting conversational variables, interference from the native language and cultural differences.
A Study on Vocabulary Education in Early Modern Japanese Elementary School Textbooks: A Focus on “Sekai-shobaiorai”
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Choi seung eun
Published: February 2024

The immediate preparation and introduction of modern textbooks suitable for modern education right after the inception of the system of modern education in Japan was not an easy task. Therefore, among the books available in circulation, suitable materials for modern education were selected and used as textbooks. “Sekai-shobaiorai(世界商売往来)” is one such book published in 1871 by Hashizume Kanichi (1820-1884) and is one of the early modern textbooks. This paper examines the content and structure of “Sekai-shobaiorai”. Through this analysis, it was possible to confirm the transitional nature of “Sekai-shobaiorai” which appropriately blended traditional vocabulary learning methods with new modern knowledge. While the attempt in this paper to identify the modern elements in “Sekai-shobaiorai” through the English translation of the headnote and modern vocabulary of main text, it holds significance in establishing the continuity of modern vocabulary learning in the early modern era and assessing the public's knowledge of early modern loanwords.