bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The prognostic values of the IL-10 (G1082A) and TNF-α (G308A) polymorphisms in Egyptian patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A single-center study
Authors: El Baiomy Mohamed A. , Akl Tamer , ElMenshawy Nadia , El-Sebaie Ahmed H. , Morkos Hanna , El-Ashwah Shaimaa , El-Sabbagh Amr M. , Wahba Yahya , El-Ghonemy Mohamed
Published: July 2023

Abstract Background:

Interleukin-10 (IL-10) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) genes contribute to oncogenesis. We evaluated the influence of the IL-10 (G1082A) and TNF-α (G308A) polymorphisms on the prognosis and outcomes of Egyptian patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Materials and Methods:

We investigated 64 children and 76 adults with ALL, between 2016 and 2019, for the IL-10 (G1082A) and TNF-α (G308A) polymorphisms using allele-specific polymerase chain reaction and polymerase chain reaction–restriction fragment length polymorphism. Survival analyses were performed using the Kaplan–Meier estimator and the log-rank test.

Results:

In children with ALL, the A allele of TNF-α and IL-10 polymorphisms was associated with older age (P = 0.04 and 0.03), more extramedullary disease (P = 0.02 and 0.001), positive breakpoint cluster region–Abelson (BCR-ABL) rearrangement (p190; P = 0.04 and 0.001), and more relapse (P = 0.002). The IL-10 GG genotype was associated with higher overall survival in children (P = 0.026). Adults carrying the TNF-α A allele showed more extramedullary disease (P = 0.009) and relapse (P = 0.003). We also found a higher frequency of IL-10 A allele in adults with older age (P = 0.03), lower hemoglobin level (P = 0.04), positive BCR-ABL rearrangement (P = 0.001), more extramedullary disease (P = 0.001), more relapse (P = 0.002), and a longer time for the first complete remission (P = 0.003).

Conclusion:

A possible association exists between the A allele of IL-10 and TNF-α polymorphisms and poor prognosis in Egyptian patients with ALL, while the IL-10 GG genotype may be associated with better survival in children with ALL.
A single group trial (before – after) on impact of physiotherapeutic intervention package on relief from low back pain of pregnant women
Authors: Sarkar Pradip Kumar , Kumar Ajit , Singh Amarjeet , Sharma Sonika , Bhattacharya Sudip
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

More than half of the women have low back pain (LBP) at some point during pregnancy; the intensity of back pain increases as the pregnancy progresses. Such changes increase their risk for musculoskeletal disorders and fall injuries.

Aim and Objective:

Our study’s objective was to estimate the prevalence of LBP in antenatal and postnatal cases of pregnancy in PGIMER, Chandigarh and to ascertain impact of a training intervention on incidence and severity of LBP in the study subjects.

Methodology:

A single group trial (before and after) on impact of physiotherapeutic intervention package on relief from LBP in pregnant women in between 20 and 35 years of age group were selected. The study duration was one year. The numeric pain rating scale was taken for measuring pain intensity at different levels. Where 0 indicates no pain, 1-3 indicates mild pain (which may be nagging, annoying, and interfering little with activities of daily livings (ADLs)), 4-6 indicates moderate pain (interferes significant with ADLs), and 7-10 indicates severe pain (Disabling, unable to perform ADLs). As per available time, it was decided to include at least 30 subjects in the study.

Results:

Initially 45 patients were enrolled. Of those, 30 patients were suffering from backache, that is, 67% of the total and 33% did not have any backache. There were no backaches reported in the first trimester, five cases were in the second trimester, and 18 cases were in the third trimester. Of 30 patients, 11 were less than 25 years of age and remaining 19 patients were in the age group of 26-35 years.
Profile of COVID-19 breakthrough cases and its comparison with unvaccinated COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers in a tertiary care centre in North Kerala
Authors: Rajasi RS , Chandran Priya , Sivakumar CP , George Biju , Amrutha D , Elizabeth Milu , George Ardra M
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Healthcare workers (HCWs) were the most vulnerable group during COVID-19 pandemic and had faced many challenges including high rate of breakthrough infections.

Aims:

To study the incidence of reported breakthrough infections among HCWs in Government Medical College, Kozhikode and to compare profile of COVID-19 infection between fully vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 positive HCWs.

Settings and Design:

The research was conducted as a prospective study for a duration of 78 weeks from 1st of March 2020 through 31st of August 2021 in Government Medical College, Kozhikode.

Methods and Material:

The study was conducted among HCWs in a COVID-19 tertiary care institute. Real-time data were collected from 401 breakthrough cases and 390 unvaccinated COVID-19 positive HCWs through telephonic interviews.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Univariate analysis was done using frequency for categorical variables and mean and standard deviation for quantitative variables. Chi-square test was used to find out statistical significance.

Results:

Incidence of breakthrough infection was found to be 5.62% with 43.3% being asymptomatic. Fever was the most predominant symptom (62.5%). None of the breakthrough cases developed complication requiring intensive care (ICU). There was a reduction in incidence of acute post-COVID-19 syndrome in vaccinated group (17.45%) compared to unvaccinated group (57.2%).

Conclusions:

COVID-19 vaccination plays a key role in preventing severity, complication, and ICU admissions in COVID-19 infection. Incidence of post-COVID-19 syndrome is also less among fully vaccinated compared to unvaccinated individuals.
The important role of family members in guiding medical professions to reach a diagnosis: Case report of under-noticed bilateral apraxia of eyelid closure
Authors: Alnajashi Hind A. , Alyazidi Anas S.
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Apraxia of eyelid closure (AEC) is a rare disorder characterized by the inability to close the eyes on command with the preservation of the motor and sensory systems, coordination, comprehension, and cooperation. The prevalence of AEC is extremely small and the exact pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this condition remain unknown. It is, however, associated with extrapyramidal disorders. Very few cases of bilateral AEC have been reported. We report a case of an 81-year-old male patient having multiple comorbidities including neurological, respiratory, and abnormalities complicated by COVID-19 infection, who developed AEC that was noticed by the caregiver. We illustrate the clinical course leading to the diagnosis of bilateral AEC and highlight the important role of the caregiver in reporting subtle signs such as AEC.
The knowledge and awareness of suicide and attitudes towards its risks in university students of Asir region of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Buhran Lama A. , Abudasser Abdulaziz M. , Alolah Taghreed A. , Alshehri Alwaleed A. , Alshahrani Shrooq M. , Alam Md. M. , Ahmad Mohammad T.
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Suicide is defined as the deliberate ending of one’s own life or a deadly self-injurious act with evidence of the intention to die. Suicide among youths is a significant public mental health issue. Young individuals, particularly adolescents, are naturally susceptible to mental health problems.

Methods:

The present study has the cross-sectional study design based on simple random sampling technique. Initially, the questionnaire was self –administered to 4353 respondents. Questionnaire with incomplete responses was discarded, and finally, a sample of 4278 was used for the analysis. The study is based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the data was collected between the months of January 2022 and April 2022. The survey instrument used in the present study comprised of two sections.

Results:

In our study, 79.5% of the respondents agreed to the statement “the ruling of suicide is the biggest factor to the low incidences of suicide in our community.” Further, 66.6% of the respondents agreed that suicide is an idea or an act that a person can repel by religious practices such as prayer.

Conclusion:

A focus on suicidal behavior is a critical public health priority because although suicide is a prominent cause of mortality among teenagers; many more youths are at risk for suicide as a result of having suicidal ideation, creating suicide plans, and making an attempt. Trends in teenage suicide attempts increased overall and among numerous demographic categories.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of patients, visiting a private primary level health care facility towards family physicians
Authors: Dasappa Hemavathi , Agrawal Twinkle , Joy Manuel , Ravindran Gherad Dhanpal
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim and Objective:

To study the knowledge, perception, attitude, and practice of patients visiting a private primary health centre towards family physicians.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was planned.

Results:

A total of 272 patients visiting the health centre were included in the study.

Knowledge:

Above 90% of the patients felt confident in the capabilities of family physicians in managing all kinds of health problems and the time/cost-effectiveness of this speciality. Timely referral and holistic care were other areas that boosted their confidence on family physicians. 96.7% knew that family physicians are trained specialists.

Attitude:

Although only 50% of the study participants were already seeking the services of a family physician, 88% of them felt that a family physician would be their primary point of contact in their health care needs.

Practice:

The positive attitude, knowledge, and perception towards family medicine were not reflected on their treatment seeking practice in areas of care, such as childcare (66.2%) and pregnancy (81.6%), where they preferred the services of a specialist. Also, for diabetes (52%) and chest pain (66%) related issues, the patients favoured a specialist’s care over that of a family physician.

Conclusion:

Patients visiting our primary health centre had good knowledge and positive perception about the family physicians. Preference for specialists over family physicians was seen for conditions such as chest pain, diabetes care, child care, and obstetrics issues.
COVID-19 pandemic impact on primary immunization uptake
Authors: Alhusayn Khalid , Alsulaiman Thamer , Abdulkarim Ahmed , Sultana Habiba , Jnaid Hussam , Alendijani Yaser , Alkhenizan Abdullah
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Purpose/Background:

Pediatricians across the world are seeing a steep drop in the number of children coming in for appointments due to COVID-19 pandemic. To prevent outbreaks of serious diseases that pose an even greater threat to children than COVID-19, it is important that children not skip their routine vaccines. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on primary immunization activities in Saudi Arabia.

Settings and Design:

Cross-sectional design.

Methods and Material:

The study was conducted at a community pediatric clinic. All parents of preschool-age children who visited the community pediatric clinics were asked to complete a self-administrated questionnaire on primary immunization uptake during the pandemic.

Statistical Analysis Used:

The Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test were performed to examine the demographic differences between participants who missed vaccination during the pandemic and reasons for missing the vaccination.

Results:

Three hundred study participants completed our questionnaire. In total, 90.6% of respondents were up to date with their vaccinations prior to the pandemic, and most respondents believed that children should be immunized at an appropriate age, it is essential for children to be fully immunized, vaccination is effective in preventing serious disease, and childhood immunization is essential during the pandemic (98.3%, 98.7%, 97.3%, and 93.7%, respectively). In total, 72.4% of respondents did not miss their vaccinations during the pandemic, while 26.6% missed vaccinations. The most common reason for missing vaccinations during the pandemic was transportation difficulty and curfew, followed by fear of contracting COVID-19 infection (40.9% and 35.5%, respectively). Those who did not believe that childhood immunization was necessary during the pandemic were more likely to miss vaccinations during the pandemic (P < 0.001). In addition, those who did not have a family member with COVID-19 infection were more likely not to miss the vaccine (P < 0.001). Moreover, those who thought taking vaccinations in a primary care setting or hospital is safe were more likely not to miss the vaccination during the pandemic (P < 0.027) and (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

Significant portion of the population was affected and missed immunizations during the pandemic. The perceptions on the importance of immunization and having a family member affected with COVID-19 during the pandemic were important factors in missing immunizations. Moreover, transportation and fear of contracting COVID-19 during the curfew were also common reasons for missing immunizations during the pandemic.
Leisure
Authors: McWilliam Rohan , Perkin Harold
Published: July 2023

This essay examines the concept of leisure in 19th century Victorian Britain, it examines how leisure offered a form of liberation for the Victorians and the possibility of being
carefree, unrestrained and open to a good time. This essay contrasts the concept of leisure with the other side of the Victorian belief in the Protestant work ethic and how this
concept of British industriousness shaped the notions of leisure and fun throughout the period.
Crime and punishment
Authors: Davie Neil
Published: July 2023

This essay focusses on crime, policing, and penal policy in Britain in the long nineteenth century (c.1770–1914). It places the emphasis on how debates on these issues were influenced
by deep-seated preconceptions among contemporaries regarding the causes of crime and the characteristics of the typical offender. After briefly presenting the criminal justice system –
inherited from the eighteenth century – the essay considers first the early period (up to the 1850s) when crime appeared to be rising at an alarming rate, and pays particular attention
to debates about juvenile delinquency, policing and the merits of the death penalty (enshrined in the ‘Bloody Code’), as well as transportation versus the prison. It then turns to the
veritable obsession with the ‘criminal classes’ in the 1850s and 1860s, with its strongly gendered dimensions, before addressing debates later in the century about recidivism, female
crime, and feeble-mindedness in the context of national and imperial decline. In each case, contemporary perceptions of crime, policing, and punishment are contrasted with the reality
on the ground, as revealed by the work of criminal justice historians.
THE IMPACT OF DIVERSIFICATION IN TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL FINANCIAL TOOLS ON REDUCING RISKS AND IMPROVING RETURNS OF THE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
Authors: HUSSEIN Hanaa
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out the impact of traditional financial tools and digital tools on the investment portfolio’s risk and return in United State American financial market. It examined which portfolio can be an optimal portfolio when compared to two other portfolios, where first portfolio consist of traditional financial tools, second one is formed from digital tools or crypto currency, and the third one is the combination of both mentioned portfolios. The sample is taken from traditional financial tools (oil index, gold index, dollar index, and S&P 500 index), and digital tools or crypto currency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple). The daily secondary data is taken from August 7,2015, to January 31, 2021. Sharp ratio was applied three times for each portfolio separately to extract logical findings by using solver subprogram of excel, further stepwise regression equation is utilized for dependent and independent variables, as a statistical analysis with the help of spss program. This study determines that the traditional financial tools and digital tools have a significant impact on the risk and return of the investment portfolio, and after comparing the three investment portfolios the study concludes that the combination of traditional financial tools and digital tools will achieve the optimal portfolio.
Artificial Intelligence and Learning Effects of Reading Classics
Authors: Kyung-Ae Kyung-Ae
Published: July 2023

This study analyzes the machine learning and deep learning models that were used to forecast the satisfaction effect of classics reading classes. The following were the main findings of the comparison of their predictive abilities. First, the traditional regression model is somewhat low in coefficient of determinant. Second, the decision tree models predicts the satisfaction effect of classics reading classes better than the traditional regression model. Third, when we predict the learning effects of classics reading lessons, the support vector machine models show the high predictive power with the high coefficients of determination and low RMSE. Fourth, when we predict the learning effects of classics reading lessons, the deep neural network models also show the higher predictive power with appropriate epochs and batch sizes. Thus, since the machine learning and deep learning models can predict the satisfaction of classics reading classes more accurately, we need to adopt the machine learning and deep learning models to predict the satisfaction of classics reading classes using the learning variables.
A Study on the Educational Needs and Perception of the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum
Authors: Cho Moojung , Park Sunyoung
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to explore the direction of reorganization of S University's liberal arts core curriculum by analyzing the educational needs assessment and perceptions of members inside and outside S University to foster “H+ future talents” with future capabilities to lead a diversifying society. To this end, a total of 234 internal and external members (teachers, students, graduates, and industries) of S University were surveyed on the educational needs assessment and perceptions of S University's liberal arts core curriculum. After combining the collected data with t-verification, Borich education needs, the Locus for Focus model, and frequency analysis, the current liberal arts core curriculum was reorganized in the order of ｢Computing Thinking and Coding｣, ｢Critical Reading and Writing｣, ｢EnglishⅠ(Listening & Speaking)｣, and ｢English II (Reading & Writing)｣. In addition, through a survey on the perception of the liberal arts core curriculum, the need for class options for Christian liberal arts subjects and classes by English level were confirmed. This study is meaningful in that it can be used as useful basic data for the reorganization of the liberal arts core curriculum of S University and can be a basis for the return of the direction of liberal arts education and the development of liberal arts subjects in the future.
Case Study for Exploring the Possibility of Sharing General Education Curriculum through Credit Transfer －Focusing on US and European Cases
Authors: Lee Bokyoung
Published: July 2023

General education at universities is facing a challenging situation, due to the declining school-age population and lack of finances in Korea. A number of departments in the fundamental academic areas, which are the foundation of the general education curriculum, have been closed or integrated with other departments, making the situation even worse for education. A shared university model centered on general education can be an alternative that can efficiently utilize limited resources and enhance the quality of education by expanding openness and transparency. Sharing high-quality subjects is a key factor in the success of shared universities. However, attempts to share general education subjects, which were promoted by endogenous reasons, are losing momentum. This study seeks implications and practical methods for the establishment of a shared university centered on general education by exploring cases of credit transfer and statewide general education core curricula in the United States and Europe.
Por trás das telas: conectando experiências e tecnologia, na pandemia, sobre ensinar Matemática nos Anos Iniciais
Authors: França Simone de Miranda Oliveira , Leite Vânia Finholdt Angelo
Published: July 2023

Este trabalho objetiva compreender o lugar que o conhecimento, produzido pela experiência, ocupa no ensino de Matemática nos Anos Iniciais, a partir da pandemia da Covid-19. Toma por referência as abordagens que tratam sobre os impactos pandêmicos para ensinar Matemática nessa etapa escolar, à luz dos saberes da experiência e do uso de diferentes recursos tecnológicos. Tem por base a abordagem teórico-metodológica da narrativa presente nas interlocuções com as professoras participantes. O estudo evidenciou, dentre outros elementos, que abordagens como debates, desenhos, brincadeiras e manipulação de objetos manipuláveis foram preponderantes para a aprendizagem matemática em contexto remoto. Indicou, ainda, que a apropriação dos recursos tecnológicos pelas professoras, sobretudo os digitais, sinalizando um processo de letramento digital, ocorreu individualmente, em caráter de autoformação, tendo predominância suas experiências em sala de aula.
Conocimiento didáctico del contenido para dar significado a la multiplicación de fracciones. Un estudio de caso en México
Authors: Páez David Alfonso , Medina Mendoza Indira Viridiana , Pérez-Martínez María Guadalupe
Published: July 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo describir el conocimiento didáctico del contenido, inmerso en la práctica docente para enseñar la multiplicación de fracciones en educación básica. Se observó y entrevistó a una profesora mexicana que trabajó este contenido con niños de sexto grado de primaria. Para el análisis, se implementaron categorías derivadas de la literatura y subcategorías emergentes de los datos: conocimiento de la enseñanza de la multiplicación de fracciones, conocimiento de las características del aprendizaje de las Matemáticas, y conocimiento de los estándares de aprendizaje de la multiplicación de fracciones. El conocimiento de la profesora se caracteriza por las estrategias didácticas que implementó para favorecer el aprendizaje de este objeto matemático, como la estrategia de descubrimiento e inferencias, así como el uso de tiras de papel y figuras geométricas para manipular y visual el algoritmo de la multiplicación de fracciones, y así darle significado como parte-todo y suma reiterada.
“As Dinas do Araguaia”: trajetórias, idealismos e protagonismos contra a ditadura militar (1966-74)
Authors: Albuquerque Cavalcanti Junior Ary , De Oliveira Padre Lima Gilneide
Published: July 2023

O presente artigo é resultado das pesquisas desenvolvidas por seus autores acerca das militantes baianas Dinaelza Coqueiro e Dinalva Oliveira, a quem denominamos “Dinas do Araguaia”. Nele buscamos, ainda que brevemente, apresentar as diferentes trajetórias de cada uma delas, perpassando por suas infâncias, seus processos de inserção na militância política e a ida para a luta armada no episódio conhecido como guerrilha do Araguaia. Verificamos que, como na sociedade de modo geral, o lugar da mulher guerrilheira não é uniforme, tampouco linear na Guerrilha do Araguaia; mas também apresenta as contradições próprias da realidade concreta, naquele momento histórico. Constatamos que houve um grande esforço das mulheres guerrilheiras para se firmarem em condições de igualdade com os homens. As “Dinas do Araguaia se mostraram mulheres à frente do seu tempo: corajosas, idealistas e destemidas. Com a forte repressão que se abateu sobre a guerrilha, as Dinas do Araguaia foram presas, torturadas e mortas pelo Estado brasileiro. Seus corpos permanecem insepultos. A sua militância, como de outras mulheres que enfrentaram a ditadura, precisa ser lembrada, jamais esquecida, para que nunca mais aconteça aquele regime de terror e violência no nosso país.
Mulheres argentinas na política: protagonismo e violência de gênero nos olhares de Dora Barrancos e Fernanda Gil Lozano
Authors: Veiga Ana Maria , Pedro Joana Maria
Published: July 2023

Com base nas entrevistas realizadas com duas feministas que têm suas trajetórias envolvidas, ao mesmo tempo, com a academia e com a política institucional, buscamos traçar uma cartografia de mulheres argentinas que estiveram e estão dentro do campo político, que abrange desde a militância feminista até as candidaturas e os mandatos para cargos públicos, passando pelo vínculo com partidos políticos. No momento em que este artigo é escrito, Dora Barrancos é assessora direta do presidente da Argentina, Alberto Fernández, e já foi candidata a senadora. Fernanda Gil Lozano é diretora do Centro Internacional para a Promoção de Direitos Humanos da UNESCO no país, e já foi deputada federal. As visões amplas e as experiências políticas dessas mulheres, ao serem narradas, abrem possibilidades de reflexão sobre a conformação do campo político argentino em termos de gênero e raça, a partir de suas percepções sobre as mulheres políticas nas arenas compostas pela esquerda, mas também pela direita argentina. Quais são os lugares dessas mulheres nos seus partidos políticos? São elas apoiadas, instrumentalizadas ou invisibilizadas no sistema argentino de listas fechadas de candidatos? Estas são algumas questões sobre as quais queremos refletir.
Apresentação - Dossiê - Resistências de mulheres às ditaduras latino-americanas entre 1950 e 1980
Authors: Gouveia de Oliveira Rovai Marta , Lenguita Paula Andrea
Published: July 2023

Apresentação - Dossiê - Resistências de mulheres às ditaduras latino-americanas entre 1950 e 1980
guerrilha urbana no eixo Brasília/Goiânia: espaços de resistências e (des)esperanças?
Authors: Pereira Barroso Eloisa
Published: July 2023

O artigo em tela tem como objetivo analisar as representações das mulheres nos espaços da guerrilha urbana ocorrida no eixo Brasília/Goiânia. A intenção foi, por meio da história oral, extrair das narrativas das mulheres entrevistadas fragmentos e vestígios que revelassem como a ação das mulheres nos espaços de luta pelo retorno à democracia no regime ditatorial brasileiro foi mais um espaço de lutas por direitos e igualdades sociais. As resistências, reverberadas por meio dos atos de memória, podem indicar que o combate às múltiplas opressões vivenciadas pelas mulheres pode ser encontrado em experiências vividas em diferentes espaços, temporalidades e contextos sociais.
Análise gravimétrica dos resíduos sólidos no interior de Voçorocas: O caso da bacia hidrográfica do Colônia Antônia Aleixo (Manaus/AM)
Authors: Ximenes Gabriel , Molinari Deivison Carvalho , Guimarães Vieira Antonio Fábio Sabbá
Published: July 2023

A temática voçorocas encontra-se difundida em todo o ambiente acadêmico e dentro de órgãos técnicos. A cidade de Manaus não foge ao exemplo, o crescimento populacional que a cidade experimentou nos anos 60-70, expôs áreas da cidade a um desequilíbrio ambiental manifestado através das voçorocas. Vieira (2008), aponta para uma concentração de voçorocas na porção leste da cidade, destaque para a bacia hidrográfica do Colônia Antônio Aleixo com 50 (cinquenta) voçorocas. No entanto, os trabalhos sobre voçorocas apresentam uma lacuna, os resíduos sólidos, é de saber comum que as voçorocas são, por muitas vezes, transformadas lixeiras viciadas, entretanto, a análise desse material carece de investigação. Diante disso, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo geral, realizar análise gravimétrica dos resíduos sólidos no interior de voçorocas na cidade de Manaus. Para isso escolheu-se 01 (uma) voçoroca localizada da bacia do Colônia Antônio Aleixo seguindo os procedimentos estabelecidos na NBR ABNT 10.0007/2004. Os resultados permitem afirmar que há predominância do plástico (30%), se comparado aos demais tipos de resíduos, tais como: metal 3%, orgânico 20%, Papel 23% e Outros 24%.
As percepções ambientais sobre as queimadas antropogênicas da floresta amazônica entre pós-graduandos em ciências ambientais da Universidade Federal do Amazonas
Authors: Duarte Jenyffer Caroline Santos , Higuchi Maria Inês Gasparetto , Pinto Fraxe Therezinha de Jesus
Published: July 2023

A presente pesquisa teve como principal intuito compreender as Percepções Ambientais (PA) sobre as queimadas na Amazônia em discentes de pós-graduação em ciências ambientais de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) do Amazonas. A PA é compreendida como a estruturação e organização do interior com o exterior a partir do interesse e necessidade que cada indivíduo carrega consigo, com base nisso, essas informações são percebidas, armazenadas e recebem seus significados. A pesquisa se configurou como exploratória com abordagem multimétodos. Constituem partes integrantes da pesquisa um questionário semiestruturado, com perguntas abertas e fechadas, referentes a dados sociodemográficos, e questões relativas as PA’s sobre as queimadas da floresta. Participaram do estudo 48 discentes de pós-graduação em ciências ambientais (26 mulheres e 22 homens) com idades entre 25 e 69 anos. Os dados encontrados foram submetidos à Análise de Conteúdo para categorização, para as perguntas abertas e as fechadas foram analisadas com base nas análises quantitativas. Os resultados demonstram que quaisquer que sejam as fontes, a ameaça imposta à floresta pelo processo de queima, se volta sempre ao uso da terra.
PENGARUH SISTEM RECRUITMENT KEMAMPUAN KERJA DAN PELATIHAN PEGAWAI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DI BADAN PENDAPATAN DAERAH KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG
Authors: Irma Ade , Habra Mhd. Dani
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to see how the recruitment system, job ability, and employee training affect employee performance at the Deli Serdang Regency's Regional Revenue Agency. The sample size in this study was 53 employees, and the sampling method was simple random sampling using the Slovin algorithm. Interviews and the distribution of study questionnaires to personnel of the Regional Revenue Agency of Deli Serdang Regency provided the research data. Multiple linear regression analysis was utilized to analyze the data. The findings of this study show that the recruitment system has a small but beneficial impact on employee performance. Then, work ability has a favorable and significant effect on employee performance, and finally, employee training has a positive but negligible effect on the performance of the Deli Serdang Regency's Regional Revenue Agency.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN HARGA JUAL FURNITURE TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN KONSUMEN PADA PT. TERUSAN INDAH PERKASA DI KOMPLEK PERUMAHAN CITRALAND BAGYA CITY KAB. DELI SERDANG
Authors: Mutannisa Indah , Nasution Umar Hamdan , Zulkarnain Mierna
Published: July 2023

Perusahaan furniture memang sudah terikat dari kehidupan manusia, karena furniture dibutuhkan untuk melengkapi keperluan hunian yang nyaman. Untuk mendapatkan furniture yang baik, setiap orang pasti akan memilih perusahaan furniture yang sudah terjamin kualitasnya. Perusahaan juga harus menciptakan harga yang terjangkau namun dengan kualitas yang baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh kualitas produk dan harga jual terhadap keputusan pembelian furniture. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kota Medan pada tahun 2022. Populasi penelitian ini adalah konsumen yang berjumlah 90 orang. Dengan jumlah sampel yang diambil 70 orang konsumen. Data yang dikumpulkan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan menggunakan kuisioner. Hasil penelitan ini secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa kualitas produk tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian furniture dengan nilai thitung < ttabel yaitu -2,828 < 1,996 dan harga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian furniture dengan nilai thitung > ttabel yaitu 3,574 > 1,996. Secara simultan kualitas produk dan harga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian furniture dengan nilai fhitung > ftabel yaitu 6,712 > 3,134. Faktor kualitas produk dan harga mempunyai pengaruh sebesar 16,7% terhadap keputusan pembelian furniture, sedangkan sisanya 83,3% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
PENGARUH IKLIM KERJA DAN MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI TERHADAP KOMITMEN AFEKTIF PEGAWAI DINAS PENDIDIKAN KOTA MEDAN
Authors: Irawadi Bambang
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) pengaruh iklim kerja terhadap motivasi berprestasi; (2) pengaruh iklim kerja terhadap komitmen afektif dan (3) pengaruh motivasi berprestasi terhadap komitmen afektif. Subjek penelitian adalah pegawai Dinas Pendidikan Kota Medan dengan jumlah sampel 117 orang. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan proportionate simple random sampling. Metode penelitian bersifat analisis jalur bertujuan untuk menguji teori dan memperoleh informasi tentang penelitian. Berdasarkan pengujian hipotesis dapat disimpulkan: (1) terdapat pengaruh langsung iklim kerja dengan motivasi berprestasi dinyatakan dengan thitung ρ21 > ttabel α=5% (5,685 > 1,645); (2) terdapat pengaruh langsung iklim kerja dengan komitmen afektif dinyatakan dengan thitung ρy1 > ttabel α=5% (2,873 > 1,645) dan (3) terdapat pengaruh langsung motivasi berprestasi terhadap komitmen afektif dinyatakan dengan thitung ρy2 > ttabel α=5% (2,357 > 1,645). Hasil penelitian memberikan gambaran tentang iklim kerja dan motivasi berprestasi mempengaruhi komitmen afektif sebesar 35,4% dan sisanya ditentukan keadaan lain.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN KONSULTATIF PIMPINAN DAN DISIPLIN DIRI TERHADAP KINERJA PRODUKTIF PEGAWAI LPMP SUMUT
Authors: Anwar Saiful
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) pengaruh kepemimpinan konsultatif pimpinan terhadap disiplin diri; (2) pengaruh kepemimpinan konsultatif pimpinan terhadap kinerja produktif pegawai dan (3) pengaruh disiplin diri terhadap kinerja produktif pegawai. Subjek penelitian adalah pegawai LPMP Sumut dengan sampel sebanyak 61 orang. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan total sampling. Metode penelitian bersifat deskriptif yang bertujuan untuk memperoleh informasi tentang suatu gejala pada penelitian. Berdasarkan pengujian hipotesis dapat disimpulkan: (1) terdapat pengaruh berarti antara kepemimpinan konsultatif pimpinan dengan disiplin diri sebesar 0,29; (2) terdapat pengaruh berarti antara kepemimpinan konsultatif pimpinan dengan kinerja produktif pegawai sebesar 0,26 dan (3) terdapat pegaruh yang berarti antara disiplin diri terhadap kinerja produktif pegawai sebesar 0,13. Hasil penelitian diperoleh kepemimpinan konsultatif pimpinan dan disiplin diri terhadap kinerja produktif pegawai sebesar 37% dan sisanya ditentukan keadaan lain.
HUBUNGAN GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA PEGAWAI DINAS PENDIDIKAN PEMUDA DAN OLAHRAGA KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG
Authors: Zikri T.M.
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) hubungan gaya kepemimpinan dengan kepuasan kerja pegawai Dinas Pendidikan Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Deli Serdang; (2) hubungan kecerdasan emosional dengan kepuasan kerja pegawai Dinas Pendidikan Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Deli Serdang dan (3) hubungan gaya kepemimpinan dan kecerdasan emosional dengan kepuasan kerja pegawai Dinas Pendidikan Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Deli Serdang. Subjek penelitian adalah pegawai Dinas Pendidikan Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Deli Serdang dengan jumlah sampel 90 orang. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan propotional random sampling. Metode penelitian bersifat deskriptif yang bertujuan untuk memperoleh informasi tentang suatu gejala pada penelitian. Berdasarkan pengujian hipotesis dapat disimpulkan: (1) terdapat hubungan berarti gaya kepemimpinan dengan kepuasan kerja sebesar ry1.2 = 0,309 > rtabel = 0,266 dan thitung = 3,261 > ttabel = 1,67; (2) terdapat hubungan berarti kecerdasan emosional dengan kepuasan kerja sebesar ry2.1 = 0,432 > rtabel = 0,266 dan thitung = 5,530 > ttabel = 1,67 dan (3) terdapat hubungan berarti gaya kepemimpinan dan kecerdasan emosional dengan kepuasan kerja sebesar Ry(12) = 0,602 > rtabel = 0,266 dan Fhitung = 10,034 > Ftabel = 2,65. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa gaya kepemimpinan dan kecerdasan emosional secara bersama-sama memberikan sumbangan sebesar 36,2% terhadap kepuasan kerja pegawai Dinas Pendidikan Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Deli Serdang, dan sisanya ditentukan keadaan lain. Dengan demikian gaya kepemimpinan dan kecerdasan emosional mempengaruhi peningkatan kepuasan kerja pegawai.
Contemplation and “Non-doing” in the Christian Tradition: The Case of John of Ruusbroec
Authors: Faesen Rob
Published: July 2023

A recurrent theme in many forms of contemplative practice is the need to come to a state of outward solitude (i.e., being without distractions); this provides a framework for contemplation, which ultimately can give way to a suspension of all efforts, opening up a state of inner letting-be. This contribution explores these elements in the Christian tradition following the Biblical typology of Martha and Mary (Lk 10:38–42) with some leading authors (Clement of Alexandria, Ambrose of Milan, Augustine of Hippo, John Cassian and Gregory the Great). A specific aspect of the Christian interpretation is that the state of ‘non-doing’ is essentially relational. This relational dimension, in which contemplation and the state of ‘letting-be’ are understood as a response to the initiative of the divine Other who is ‘the origin’ (Lat. principium), provides John of Ruusbroec with the basis to explain how action and non-doing (i.e., contemplation) can coalesce perfectly.
The Craft of the Rural Blacksmiths in Ancient Rus’
Authors: Zavyalov Vladimir , Terekhova Nataliya
Published: July 2023

This article discusses the role of rural blacksmithing in the economic structure of a feudal state. The study is based on the  metallographic analysis of a large number of iron objects taken from archaeological sites of Ancient Rus’. It can be summarized that  rural blacksmithing craft was a much more complex phenomenon than previously believed. The authors have come to the conclusion that the rural blacksmithing was an important component of the production sphere of Ancient Rus’ and had a significant contribution to the feudal  economies.
Effect of PIN Diode Integration on Patch Antennas for Frequency Reconfigurable Antenna Applications
Authors: Boyapati Bharathidevi  , Jayendra Kumar
Published: July 2023

PIN diodes are commonly used to design reconfigurable antennas owing to their sufficient isolation, lower cost, and ease of fabrication. This study aims to explore the effect of biasing conditions of a PIN diode radio frequency (RF) switch on a frequency-reconfigurable antenna. This approach investigates the contribution of the forward diode current and the reversed biased voltage on the shift in the operating band, the impedance matching, and the radiation efficiency of a reconfigurable antenna. The benefits and drawbacks of different approaches to modeling PIN diode RF switches are demonstrated on Ansys electromagnetic switch. The result shows a significant match between simulated and measured operating bands, impedance matching, and radiation efficiency. The proposed RF switch model can be used as a practical simulation model for implementing various reconfigurable microwave components.
Research and Development of Environmental Monitoring Alarm and Automatic Flag Control System for Barracks
Authors: Ming-Sen Hu  , Wei-Kuo Soong  , Pei-Hua Tan
Published: July 2023

This paper proposes a real-time flag alarm system that can monitor air quality and automatically plant colored flags to inform the people in the barracks. This system automatically measures the local PM 2.5 concentrations with PM sensors; and automatically measures the temperature and humidity with temperature and humidity sensors, then converts the measured values into the grades of danger coefficients and the grades of AQI to plant or replace flags by automatic control. The danger coefficient grades are represented by four colored flags, namely, green, blue, yellow, and red; meanwhile, the AQI grades are represented by six colored flags, namely, green, yellow, orange, red, purple, and maroon. Moreover, this system displays all measured data and related information with electronic billboards to provide a reference for people participating in outdoor activities.
Flexural Behavior of Built-Up Cold-formed Steel Channel Section Strengthened with Oriented Strand Board
Authors: Mohd Syahrul Hisyam Mohd Sani  , Haslin Idayu Amaruddin  , Wan Mohd Nazri Wan Abdul Rahman  , Fadhluhartini Muftah
Published: July 2023

The objective of the study is to determine the flexural behavior of the built-up cold-formed steel (CFS) channel section strengthened with an oriented strand board (OSB) in the three-point bending experiment. CFS with a variety of shapes and grades is classified as a steel-based material and exposed to buckling failure when subjected to compression or flexural load. Thus, the CFS channel section with 100 mm of the web, 50 mm of the flange, 12 mm of the lip, and 1.55 mm of thickness has been selected. Then, the built-up CFS channel section is designed by filling with an OSB between the gap of each section. Channel, face-to-face built-up, and back-to-back built-up CFS sections are three types of tested specimens. From the result and discussion, the specimen with back-to-back built-up CFS section is recognized to sustain the ultimate load with the highest value when compared with other specimens.
PLAQUE CONTROL IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Authors: Adnyasari Ni Luh Putu Sri Maryuni , Syahriel Dwis , Haryani I Gusti Ayu Dewi
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Periodontal disease results from a complex interplay between the subgingival biofilm and the host immune-immflamatory events that develop in the gingival and periodontal in response to the challenge presented by the bacteria. Gingivitis precedes periodontitis. In gingivitis , the inflammatory lesion is confined to the gingiva, however, with periodontits, the inflammatory processes extend to additionally affect the periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone. Review: The primary cause of gingival inflammattion is bacterial plaque. Other predisposing factors include calculus, faulty restoration complication associated with orthodontic therapy. Microbial plaque biofilm control is an effective way of treating and preventing gingivitis and is an essential part of all procedures involved in the treatment and prevention of periodontal diseases. Good supragingival biofilm control has also been shown to affect the growth and composition of subgingival plaque biofilm so that it favors a healthier microflora and reduces calculus formation. Carefully performed daily home plaque biofilm control, combined with frequent professionally delivered plaque biofilm and calculus removal, reduces the amount of supragingival biofilm, decreases the total number of microorganisms in moderately deep pockets, including furcation areas, and greatly reduces the quantity of periodontal pathogens. Chemical inhibitors of plaque biofilm and calculus that are incoporated in mouthwashes or dentifrices also play an important role in controlling microbial biofilms. Conclusion: Daily plaque biofilm control permits patients to assume responsibility for their own oral health every day.
THE EFFECT OF SMOKING HABITS ON THE OCCURRENCE OF BRUXISM: A RAPID REVIEW
Authors: Debora P Prida Lani , Rikmasari Rasmi , Pramudita Seto
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Bruxism is a parafunctional habit in the oral cavity area. Bruxism is distinguished from awake and sleep bruxism. Bruxism is caused by various etiological factors. Smoking habits are considered is one of the exogenous factors that cause bruxism. This study aims to determine the effect of smoking habits on bruxism. Review: This study was conducted using the rapid review of articles reporting the effect of smoking on the occurrence of bruxism. Article searches were conducted through PubMed, Google Scholar, and EBSCO Host from October until November 2022. Article screening was carried out by checking for duplication, reading titles and abstracts, and reading the contents of the entire text. A total of 1257 articles were identified at the initial stage of the research with total of 6 articles included into rapid review criteria. Research on articles analyzed qualitatively shows that smoking habits affect occurrence of bruxism in most of the articles reviewed. As many as 2 articles prove smoking influences bruxism in general and as many as 2 articles proving that smoking affects awake bruxism. Conclusion: Smoking habits have an influence on the occurrence of bruxism in general.
Sejarah Penulisan dan Pembukuan Hadis
Authors: Faizal Luqman  , Euis Indah Kesuma Ningsih  , Sonya Liani Nasution
Published: July 2023

Tujuan pada penulisam ini ialah untuk menegtahui perjalanan tentang sejarah dan pembukuan hadist dimasa lampau hingga masa sekarang. Tujuan lain ialah untuk menegtahui perkembangannya hadist yang tidak secara langsung terkodifikasi dengan sempurna sebagaimana dahulu alquran dibukukan karena banyak perselisihan serta keraguan para sahabat dalam menulis dan membukukan hadist. Metode didalam penelitian ini ialah penelitian Kepustakaan atau penelitian literature berisi teori-teori yang relevan masalah penelitian direkam oleh peneliti, data dikumpulkan dan dianalisis seluruhnya dari literature bahan dokumenter lainnya seperti tulisan di surat kabar atau media lainnya saat ini dan diteliti. Berdasarkan penelitian ini hasilnya ialah Perkembangan hadis pada Rasulullah masyarakat umat Islam masih terbilang kurang memahami hadis maupun menulis hadis Para sahabat dalam menjaga dan menghafal hadis secara akurat, yaitu dengan penghafalan, merekam, dan praktik. adanya masalah penulisan hadis, di antaranya yang pernah dilakukan oleh: Urwah, Al-Akhfasy, Al-Qa’nabi, Yahya bin Abu Katsir. Dalam pembukuan hadis ada beberapa periode yaitu dintaranyan Periode Pra Khulafa' Ar-Rasyidin, Periode Abad II dan III Hijriah hingga sampai Periode (656 H-Sekarang).
Polemik Nasikh-Mansukh John Burton dalam “The Collection of The Quran”
Authors: Rahmat Nurdin  , Abdillah Abdillah
Published: July 2023

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Artikel ini mencoba menelusuri pemikiran John Barton tentang persoalan nasikh mansukh dalam karyanya yang berjudul “The Collection Of The Quran”. Dalam argumennya dikatakan, bahwa pada awalnya, kajian tentang nasikh mansukh disusun dengan tujuan untuk memvalidasi dan menjelaskan beberapa konflik atau perbedaan yang terjadi di antara para ulama fiqh. Dengan menggunakan jenis penelitian library research dengan model kajian pemikiran tokoh, penulis menelusuri lebih jauh untuk mendapatkan gambaran yang signifikan dari pemikiran Joh Barton terkait dengan persoalan nasikh mansukh. Adapun hasil penelusuran penulis menyimpulkan, bahwa polemik tentang ada atau tidaknya nasikh masukh dalam al-Qur’an, di kalangan ulama pun terjadi perbedaan pendapat, terlebih lagi atas klaim John Barton dalam karyanya yang menganggap adanya ilmu nasihk mansukh tidak terlepas dari upaya para ulama ushul dalam menyeragamkan pendapat dan lebih jauh mengatakan, bahwa al-Qur’an yang ada sekarang merupakan editan Nabi Muhammad sendiri, serta sikap skeptisisme John barton yang dilontarkan atas al-Qur’an yang ada sekarang juga tidak dapat dibuktikan dengan data-data yang valid.
Transformations of Human Existence. Identity Crisis
Authors: Harutyunyan Eduard
Published: July 2023

The book is the logical continuation of the author's previous work, "Transformations of Human Existence" (Yerevan, 2018), where the problems of transformations of human life, modern transformations of human nature and existence, as well as the continuity of national identity have been examined in the context of modernity. The monograph is addressed to social science specialists and a wide range of readers.