bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of knowledge management strategies in achieving organizational brilliance: A field study in the South Oil Company
Authors: Alhargose Thaer Hasan Kadhim , Khadem Arshad Salman , Radhi Shaher Rekan
Published: June 2024

This research aims to identify the role of knowledge management strategies in achieving organizational brilliance in the Southern Oil Company. The research relied on the descriptive approach through the opinions of a sample of employees in the Southern Oil Company. This research has adopted knowledge management strategies within the conceptual framework. As one of the important topics as an independent variable and strategic performance as a dependent variable, the analysis was conducted by adopting a set of statistical tools such as descriptive analysis and testing the hypothesis of correlation and influence based on the SPSS 23V program. The research included several conclusions that will benefit future research, the most important of which is that although the variables of the current study are not relatively new, the literature confirms that they are hot topics in the field of business administration today. There is a need to study and apply such topics to reduce or address some of the problems it suffers from. Organizations. The research presented a set of recommendations, the most important of which is the necessity of providing the basic components for practising knowledge activities and adopting the application and concept of knowledge management strategies through practising the activities it includes.
BÜYÜKŞEHİR BELEDİYELERİNDE STRATEJİK PLANLAMA YAKLAŞIMI: DOĞU ANADOLU BÖLGESİ BÜYÜKŞEHİR BELEDİYELERİNİN STRATEJİK PLANLARININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Yıldırım Arzu
Published: June 2024

Ülkeler kamu yönetimi alanında yaşanan sorunları azaltmak, özel sektördeki yönetim modellerini kamu yönetimi alanına uyarlayarak hizmetlerin daha etkili ve kaliteli sunulmasını amaçlamaktadır. Bu yönetim modellerinden birisi de stratejik yönetim anlayışıdır. Stratejik yönetim anlayışının uygulanmasındaki önemli hususlardan birisi de stratejik planlama kavramıdır. Stratejik planlama, stratejik yönetim anlayışının bir fonksiyonunu oluşturmaktadır. Türkiye’de kamu kurumlarında stratejik planlama anlayışı için 2003 yılından sonra adımlar atılmaya başlanmıştır. Bu adımlardan birisi de yerel yönetimlerde stratejik yönetim anlayışının benimsetilmesi amacıyla belediyelerde stratejik plan hazırlama yükümlülüğünün getirilmesidir. Çalışma, Doğu Anadolu Bölgesi’ndeki büyükşehir belediyelerindeki 2015-2019 ve 2020-2024 dönemlerine ait stratejik planların karşılaştırmalı olarak incelenmesi amacını taşımaktadır. Bu kapsamda “büyükşehir belediyelerinde ulusal ve uluslararası literatürde kullanılan kavramlara uygun olarak stratejik planlar hazırlanmakta mıdır” sorusuna cevap aranmıştır. Ulusal ve uluslararası literatürden yararlanılarak anahtar kelimeler belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada üç büyükşehir belediyesinin bazı kavramları benzer yoğunlukta kullandıkları, birbirine yakın anlam yükledikleri; özellikle güncel yönetim yaklaşım olarak kabul edilen bazı kavramlara hiç yer vermedikleri tespit edilmiştir. Üç büyükşehir belediyesinin stratejik planlarının kendisinden beklenilen faydayı sağlayabilmesi için ulusal ve uluslararası literatürde kullanılan güncel yaklaşımlara yer vermeleri önem taşımaktadır.
GIDA TEDARIK ZINCIRLERINDE TEDARIKÇI KALITE PROBLEMLERI ANALIZI: TÜRKIYE ÖRNEĞI
Authors: Özenir İpek
Published: June 2024

Gıda tedarik zincirlerinde, üretimin ve kalitenin sürdürülebilirliği dünya genelinde yıllardır tartışma konusudur. Son yıllarda gıda ürünlerinde kaliteye ve güvenliğe ilişkin problemlerin dikkat çektiği ülkelerden biri de Türkiye’dir. Bu sebeple çalışmada son beş yılda ülkelerin Gıda ve Yem için Hızlı Alarm Sistemi (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) üzerinden Türkiye menşeli ürünler için yapmış oldukları bildirimler kullanılarak, tedarikçi konumunda bulunan Türkiye’nin, müşterisi konumunda bulunan sisteme üye ülkelere gönderdiği ürünlerde meydana gelen kalite problemleri analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada, bildirimler müşteri şikâyeti olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Öncelikle son beş yılda gıda ürünlerindeki tüm bildirimler ele alınarak genel durum hakkında çıkarımlar yapılmıştır. Sınır reddi bildirimleri detaylı olarak analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma sonuçları incelendiğinde, her yıl için sınır reddi bildirimlerinin %61’in üzerinde olduğu görülmüştür. Son beş yılda en çok problemin yaşandığı ürün gruplarının meyveler ve sebzeler, sert kabuklu yemişler ve tohumlar, otlar ve baharatlar olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Pareto Analizi sonuçları incelendiğinde ürünlerin sınırda iade edilmesine sebep olan faktörlerin %89,64’lük bölümünün ürünlerdeki pestisit kalıntıları ve mikotoksinlerin oluşturduğu görülmüştür. Çalışmada, kalite problemlerinin çözümüne yönelik öneriler tedarikçi ülke ve tedarik zinciri üyeleri bazında açıklanmıştır.
CAN EXCHANGE RATE CONTROL IN TURKEY HELP THE CENTRAL BANK EVALUATIONS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE TAYLOR RULE
Authors: Özek Yavuz , Ergür Halil Oğuzhan
Published: June 2024

This paper tests the validity of the Augmented Taylor rule in the Turkish economy for the period between February 2011 and February 2024 with the structural vector autoregression model. It is found that the central bank did not use the policy rate against deviations from inflation in the relevant period. On the other hand, the policy rate moves within expectations against deviations in the output gap and the real exchange rate. According to the structural impulse-response functions, the output gap and the inflation gap respond positively to a one-unit shock to the policy rate, while the real exchange rate reacts negatively. According to the results of structural variance decomposition, the most influential variable on changes in the policy rate is the real exchange rate deficit. In conclusion, the policy rate in the Turkish economy takes into account the output gap and the real exchange rate gap. However, it ignores the inflation gap.
Efficacy and durability of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) in the management of acute and chronic urinary retention
Authors: Alhelal Saud , Nikoufar Parsa , Hodhod Amr , Pathak Prashidhi , Bazazo Abdalla , Alaradi Husain , Abdul Hadi Ruba , Abbas Loay , Kotb Ahmed , Zakaria Ahmed S. , Elmansy Hazem
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Our study aimed to assess the efficacy and durability of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) in managing acute urinary retention (AUR), neurogenic chronic urinary retention (NCUR), and non-neurogenic chronic urinary retention (NNCUR). We also sought to compare outcomes in patients with preoperative urinary retention (UR) to those without.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis using prospectively gathered data from men who underwent HoLEP at our institution between October 2017 and July 2022. Patient demographics and outcome measures were recorded, including indications for the procedure, median urinary volume drained, or median postvoid residual urine volume (PVR) before catheterization or HoLEP. Chronic urinary retention (CUR) was defined as PVR 300 mL in males able to void and initial catheter drainage >1000 mL in males unable to void, in the absence of pain. NCUR and NNCUR were differentiated based on the presence of any significant illness or injury with a neurologic impact on the bladder. All patients had postoperative followup visits at one, three, six, and 12 months. Our evaluation included the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality-of-life (QoL) assessment, maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax), PVR, and catheter-free status.
Results: Three hundred sixty-eight males who underwent HoLEP were included in our study. The UR group consisted of 189 patients (70 AUR, 42 NCUR, and 77 NNCUR), and the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) group was comprised of 179 individuals. There were no statistically significant differences between the NCUR and NNCUR subgroups regarding demographics and outcomes. At 12 months postoperative, the AUR group had a higher catheter-free rate than the CUR group (p=0.04), and other outcome variables were comparable between the two cohorts. The UR group had a significantly lower QoL score at one month (p=0.01) and a significantly lower IPSS score at one and 12 months (p=0.034 and p=0.018, respectively) than the LUTS cohort. During all followup visits, the UR group had a significantly higher PVR than the LUTS cohort. The successful first trial of void (TOV) rate for the UR and LUTS groups was 81% and 83.2%, respectively. At 12 months postoperative, the catheter-free rate for the UR and LUTS cohorts was 96.3% and 99.4%, respectively.
Conclusions: HoLEP is an effective and durable treatment for UR with a high catheter-free rate and comparable outcomes when performed to manage LUTS.
Safety and efficacy of ambulatory tubeless mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the management of 10–25-mm renal calculi
Authors: Nikoufar Parsa , Hodhod Amr , Abdul Hadi Ruba , Abbas Loay , Vangala Sai K. , Zakaria Ahmed S . , Gawish Maher , Alaref Amer , Rozenberg Radu , Elmansy Hazem
Published: June 2024

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of ambulatory mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) in a totally tubeless exit (without a nephrostomy tube or an internal stent) and tubeless exit (without a nephrostomy tube but with an internal stent) for the treatment of renal calculi 10–25 mm in size.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent mini-PCNL at our institution between September 2018 and September 2022. The study included a cohort of 95 patients diagnosed with renal calculi measuring 10–25 mm. All patients underwent a computed tomography (CT) renal colic scan preoperatively, on postoperative day one (POD 1), and at three-month followup. Patient demographics and outcome parameters were recorded, including stone characteristics, operative time, hospital stay, stone-free rate (SFR), complication rates, and subsequent emergency room (ER) visits. Patients were considered stone-free if they had no fragments or residual fragments measuring <4 mm.
Results: The median maximum stone diameter was 16 mm (10–25 mm). Twenty-nine patients (30.5%) had multiple renal calculi. The median operative time was 64 (38–135) minutes. Eighty-six patients (90.5%) underwent a totally tubeless procedure, without a nephrostomy tube or an internal stent. All patients were discharged home on the same operative day with a median hospitalization time of six hours. Seven (7.4%) postoperative ER visits were recorded, and two (2.1%) led to hospital readmission. The frequency of grade I, II, and III Clavien-Dindo complications were 18 (18.9%), one (1.1%), and one (1.1%), respectively. The SFR on POD 1 and three-month followup was 73.7% and 92.6%, respectively. None of the patients in the study required retreatment.
Conclusions: Ambulatory tubeless mini-PCNL is a safe and effective treatment option for 10–25 mm renal stones. Experienced institutions can safely adopt ambulatory mini-PCNL as a treatment option without an increased risk of postoperative complications, ER visits, or hospital readmissions.
Analisis Mahasiswa Tidak Memilih Pada Pemilu 2024 Di Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota Kabupaten Muaro Jambi
Authors: Khairunnisa Khairunnisa , Arbaiyah Arbaiyah , Yurizon Sulung Tangguh , Elsi Sutri Destemi
Published: June 2024

Penyelenggaraan pemilu yang telah dilakukan pada tanggal 14 februari tahun 2024 lalu menjadi hal yang diminati oleh semua kalangan yang dapat memilih terutama mahasiswa di berbagai daerah. Namun, keinginan mahasiswa yang tinggi untuk bisa mengikuti pemilihan tersebut tidak dapat direalisasikan dan terhalang karena beberapa faktor. Sementara itu keikutsertaan dan partisipasi pemilih mahasiswa sangat dibutuhkan sebagai agen perubahan untuk membentuk masa depan Indonesia yang lebih baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor penyebab mahasiswa tidak bisa memilih dan untuk memahami akar permasalahn serta memberikan solusi untuk meningkatkan partisipasi politik mahasiswa dalam pemilu mendatang di Kabupaten Muaro Jambi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah observasi langsung di lapangan analisis data secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian dilapangan menunjukkan bahwa masih banyak ditemukan mahasiswa yang tidak bisa memilih dalam pemilu 2024 di Kabupaten Muaro Jambi, dengan alasan mahasiswa tidak bisa memilih adalah 1) keterlambatan dalam megurus surat pindah memilih, 2) keterbatasan waktu untuk pulang bagi mahasiswa yang beda daerah , 3) kesadaran mahasiswa yang acuh tak acuh. Dari penjelasan keseluran diatas maka peneliti akan menganalisis apa saja yang menyebabkan mahasiswa tidak memilih pada pemilu 2024 di Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota Kabupaten Muaro Jambi.
STUDI KASUS PERHITUNGAN TEGANGAN PADA FLAT BELT DALAM APLIKASI MESIN IHR
Authors: Muhammad Rouf , Safi'i Muhamad , Ramdhani Ahmad , Fahmi Muhammad Idrokul
Published: June 2024

The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) automatic transmission system is a power transmission component widely used in various industrial sectors such as manufacturing, paper, automotive, and electric power. The decision to use this transmission is made due to its ease of maintenance, affordability, and its ability to operate within various power and speed ranges. Key components of the CVT automatic transmission system include flat belts, pulleys, rollers, CVT springs, CVT clutch linings, and clutch clutches. Calculation analysis will be conducted to determine the maximum stress of the flat belt, identify the material of the flat belt, and calculate the lifespan of the flat belt using the IHR machine. The results of the calculation show that the tight side stress is 383.3639 N, the loose side stress is 64.867 N, and the belt material stress is 3.1 N/mm2. These optimal stress and material stress values are deemed suitable for use.
Low Serum Vitamin B12 is Significantly Associated with Depression: A Cross Sectional Observational Study
Authors:   School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India, Sharda Mayuri Rastogi , Nandkeoliar Manoj ,   Biochemistry Department, Sharda School of Medical Sciences and Research, Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida, India, Sharda Atul Sangal ,   School of Business Studies, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India, Shaida Bushra ,   Department of food technology, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, India, Siddiqui Saleem ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Sharda School of Basic Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India
Published: June 2024

Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in the prevention of psychological disorders. Studies have reported the positive impact of vitamin B12 supplementation on cognitive functions. However, epidemiological research on the prevalence of depression in the vitamin B12-deficient adult population is still insufficient. Thus, the present study investigates the prevalence of depression among the vitamin B12-deficient 400 adult participants, whose serum vitamin B12 status was below 200pg/mL, aged between 18 years to 60 years. The sociodemographic profile, anthropometric assessment and presence or absences of clinical symptoms were recorded via self-administered questionnaire. Participants were divided in Vitamin B12 insufficient and deficient group. Depression was screened by Beck- Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) scale, with 21-item self-administered survey. The study reported, 16% participants were from deficient group (serum vitamin B 12 below 150 pg/ml) with mean age 43.2±10.5 years. Depressive symptoms were found inversely associated with serum vitamin B12 levels. A significant association (at p<0.05) was found with age (chi sq=44.09, d.f.= 2, and p=0.001), gender (chi sq=7.91, d.f.= 1, and p=0.0048), body mass index (chi sq=12.97, d.f.= 2, and p=0.022), metformin usage (chi sq=8.31, d.f.= 2, and p=0.015), religion (chi sq=7.54, d.f.= 2, and p=0.022), income group (chi sq=5.71, d.f.= 2, and p=0.04), food preferences (chi sq=18.95, d.f.= 2, and p=0.00007) and clinical symptoms. The odds (CI) of depression among vitamin B12 deficient participants were found 5.88 (2.81-12.32), making it an independent predictor of depression. After adjusting with confounding variables, the association remained the same. The study revealed that the adult population with reduced vitamin B12 levels has higher probabilities of developing depression, and the chances increased with age. Thus, early detection and low cost supplementation should be implemented to combat vitamin B12 deficiency and its complications.
ECONOMIC BEHAVIOR OF PEOPLE WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF UNORTHODOX ECONOMIC THOUGHT
Authors: Abdullaev Arsen
Published: June 2024

This article examines the economic behavior of people from the point of view of unorthodox economic thought. Traditional economic theories often assume that people act rationally and seek to maximize their benefits. However, the real behavior of people is much more complex and multifaceted, which leads to the need to revise classical approaches.
It also analyzes the basic principles and methods of unorthodox economic thought, such as behavioral economics, institutional economics, evolutionary economics, and others. The influence of psychological, social and cultural factors on economic decision-making is considered, as well as the role of irrationality and limited rationality in economic behavior.
The author emphasizes the need to integrate these approaches into economic theory for a more complete and accurate modeling of economic processes.
CONSTRUCTION OF GENERALIZED INDICATORS OF THE IMPACT ON GDP GROWTH USING THE EXAMPLE OF THE BRICS COUNTRIES
Authors: Vorob'eva Elena , Vorobyov Artem
Published: June 2024

In the last decade, due to high rates of economic development, the role of BRICS countries in the global economy has significantly increased. An analysis of existing methods for assessing the economic condition of BRICS countries has shown the need to establish an optimal system of socio-economic indicators that affect the growth of the gross domestic product (GDP) of these countries, based on which their development can be evaluated. The aim of this study is to aggregate twelve socio-economic indicators for the BRICS countries into generalized factors. The use of factor analysis methods made it possible to construct three factors: production factor, trade factor, and natural resources factor. Based on the obtained results, the BRICS countries were ranked according to each factor.
Critical analysis of Globalization’s Effect on Women’s Empowerment in Bangladesh
Authors: Dhar Soma
Published: June 2024

This study aims to investigate globalization's positive and negative effects on women’s empowerment in Bangladesh. The study uses the Global Gender Gap Index to measure women’s empowerment and the KOF index to measure globalization. Using quantitative analysis, the study demonstrates four Scatterplots to estimate the correlation between globalization and women’s empowerment in Bangladesh with data (2006-2020). The four Scatterplots show the positive relationship between globalization and women’s empowerment. However, Bangladesh is not free from the negative effects of globalization. While globalization has brought women into the marketplace, increasing their labor force participation, and affording them greater opportunities and choices, it has also made them vulnerable to fluctuations in the global marketplace.
Van De Punt tot Hawija:
Authors: Steendam Visser Emilia
Published: June 2024

From De Punt to Hawija: Needs of surviving relatives with regard to liability claims against the Dutch State for damage resulting from the deployment of the armed forces

When damage results from the actions or omissions of members of the armed forces, the question may arise whether the state can be held liable. This contribution firstly provides insight into the needs of surviving relatives with regard to their liability claims against the Dutch State for damage resulting from the deployment of the armed forces. Secondly, it addresses the question of the extent to which the needs of the surviving relatives whose cases have been completed have been met as a result of these claims. The results are based on semi-structured interviews with seven surviving relatives who are, or have been, involved in liability claims against the State. The interviews show that the surviving relatives have (had) diverse needs with regard to the claims. The majority of the surviving relatives indicate that they have (had) one or more material needs, which include financial compensation, and psychological and medical assistance. Furthermore, they all had multiple immaterial needs. The immaterial needs that were addressed can be divided into ten categories. Finally, it appears that the needs of all four surviving relatives whose cases have been completed have been either partially or fully met as a result of the claims.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA TREE CLEVER DALAM MENSTIMULUS KEMAMPUAN MENGENAL BENTUK GEOMETRI DAN ANGKA PADA ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN DI TK CAHAYA MANDIRI
Authors: Anfika Yulis ana wahyu , EKAYATI IFA
Published: June 2024

Tipe dari riset ini ialah riset pengembangan yang menciptakan hasil media Tree Clever. Tujuan dari riset ini ialah buat mengenali formalitas media Tree Clever buat menstimulus keahlian memahami wujud pada anak umur 5- 6 tahun di TK Sinar Mandiri. Riset ini memakai gaya ekspensi Borg and Gell dari Sugiyono. Ada pula tehnik gaya ekspensi Borg and Gall, antar lain: (1) Kemampuan serta permasalahan, (2) Pengumpulan informasi, (3) Desain produk, (4) Validasi desain, (5) Perbaikan desain, (6) Uji coba produk, (7) Perbaikan produk, (8) Uji coba konsumsi, (9) Perbaikan produk, (10) Penciptaan masal. Pada gaya akumulasi informasi periset memakai responden tertutup yang diberikan kepada validator sebagai para pakar. Validator yang ikut serta dalam riset ini ialah sebanyak 5 orang yang terdiri dari 2 orang pakar modul serta 3 orang pakar media. Tidak terdapatnya uji lapangan kepada partisipan didik disebabkan terdapatnya pandemi COVID-19 yang menimbulkan tidak terdapatnya aktivitas tatap muka di lembaga pembelajaran. Subjek dari riset ini ialah para validator yang berjumlah 5 orang. Sebaliknya buat objek dari riset ini ialah media Tree Clever. Bersumber pada hasil analisis informasi yang diperoleh dari para validator, didapatkan hasil dari pakar modul sebesar 72, 6% denga kriteria “layak”. Dari pakar media didapatkan hasil prosesntase kelayakan sebesar 83, 5% dengan kriteria “sangat layak”. Sehingga dari analisis kelayakan tersebut bisa ditarik kesimpulan kalau media ini layak digunakan buat meningkatkan keahlian anak memahami bentuk geometri dan angka.
PENGEMBANGAN ALAT PERMAINAN EDUKATIF MAZE BOX UNTUK MENSTIMULASI ASPEK KOGNITIF PADA ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN
Authors: Fithriyanti Nurul , Efendi Dwi Imam , Marli'ah Siti
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study is to develop educational game tools  suitable for stimulating the cognitive aspects of children over the age of 56. This study is a developmental study inherited from  Borg & Gall's 10-step R & D. The researchers performed only five steps: 1) possibilities and probllems, 2) data collectioan, 3) prodact desigen, 4) desigen verification, and 5) desigen improvement. The research tools used were observations, surveys, and documentation. Product feasibility  is based on the results of evaluations by media  and materials experts. The results of the evaluation by media experts receive an average score of 3.29 on a very good basis. The results of the  material expert evaluation gave an average score of 2.92 on the corresponding criteria, so  the entire product of the developed Maze Box educational game tool stimulates the cognitive aspects of children over the age of 56. Was considered suitable for.
Slovenske knjižnice v Argentini
Authors: Majdič Polona , Vilar Polona
Published: June 2024

Purpose: To present the history of Slovenian libraries in Argentina: outline the work and organization of the libraries (whether they have a catalogue, how lending is done, what the opening hours are, etc.), characteristics of the users, borrowing, visits of the libraries, opinions what they would change in their library, and to present the impor­tance of the libraries for the Slovenian community in the past and today.
Methodology/approach: Literature review and fieldwork. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with respondents from 18 Slovenian libraries in Argentina, the data was content analysed.
Results: The Slovenian community in Argentina is organized in associations, most of which have libraries, as do the umbrella organization of Slovenians in Argentina, Zedinjena Slovenija, and the Slovene language lectorates in Buenos Aires and Cordoba (eighteen libraries in total). Most libraries are in Buenos Aires, but they are also present in Mendoza, Bariloche, Rosario, Cordoba, and Paraná. Most libraries are community and school libraries. The librarians are mostly volunteers without librarian education. The libraries obtain their materials from Slovenia or through donations and inherit­ances. Most do not have a catalogue, do not keep records of borrowed books, their opening hours are usually during society events. They rarely or never organize events. The only service they offer is book lending, mostly to children, Slovenian school teach­ers and older members. Only the library in Bariloche is included in the COBISS system. The most vital libraries are those of the third-wave emigration associations, most of which were founded in the first decade after the Second World War. They are important for the preservation of Slovenian culture and language, but also have historical, archi­val and symbolic value for the community.
Originality/practical implications: The first research on Slovenian libraries in Argentina. In addition to an overview of the history and situation of libraries, it also gives some guidelines for the future development of Slovenian emigrant libraries.
Bibliotekarji proti Plečniku
Authors: Kodrič-Dačić Eva
Published: June 2024

Namen: Članek predstavlja vlogo bibliotekarjev pri gradnji prve namensko grajene samostojno stoječe knjižnične stavbe v Sloveniji. Bibliotekarji so izdelali smernice za gradnjo objekta, aktivno sodelovali pri načrtovanju in opozarjali na nefunkcionalne rešitve. V Plečnikovi stavbi, ki je bila grajena za univerzitetno knjižnico Univerze v Ljubljani, danes domuje njena naslednica Narodna in univerzitetna knjižnica.
Metodologija/pristop: Članek temelji na arhivskem gradivu, ki dokumentira gradnjo univerzitetne knjižnice in je shranjeno v arhivu in v Rokopisni zbirki Narodne in uni­verzitetne knjižnice ter v Zgodovinskem arhivu in muzeju Univerze v Ljubljani. Obrav­nava obdobje od leta 1930 do leta 1944.
Rezultati: Arhivsko gradivo kaže, da so bibliotekarji poznali sodobne arhitekturne trende pri gradnji knjižničnih stavb, vendar njihova prizadevanja za funkcionalne rešitve niso bila upoštevana. Plečnikov načrt so kritizirali predvsem zaradi širokih hodnikov in stopnišč, neustrezne osvetlitve Velike čitalnice, predolgih transportnih poti za gradivo in slabe varnosti skladišč, do katerih je mogoč dostop s stopnišč, ki so odprta za uporabnike. Na podobne pomanjkljivosti zgradbe so opozarjali tudi neka­teri arhitekti.
Omejitve raziskave: Konzultirano arhivsko gradivo je omejeno na Narodno in univerzi­tetno knjižnico ter na Zgodovinski arhiv in muzej Univerze v Ljubljani.
Intervención nutricional en el sobrepeso y obesidad
Authors: Hidalgo-Morales Kattyta Patricia , Parreño-Freire Constanza Michelle , Carrasco-Pérez Victoria Monserratte
Published: June 2024

El exceso de peso y la obesidad están estrechamente ligados a nuestro estilo de vida y hábitos alimenticios. Consumir en exceso alimentos cargados de energía, grasas trans, grasas saturadas, sodio y bebidas azucaradas, sumado a la falta de actividad física, son factores significativos en estos problemas de salud. Las investigaciones indican que intervenir para mejorar nuestros hábitos alimenticios y estilo de vida puede tener resultados positivos, como reducir la ingesta de grasas, aumentar la porción de frutas y verduras, y bajar de peso. Para abordar estos desafíos, estrategias efectivas incluyen la promoción de la salud a través de la educación nutricional, el empleo de tecnología y la colaboración con aliados para garantizar compromiso con los objetivos del programa. Sin embargo, intervenir en el exceso de peso y la obesidad es complicado y, en muchos casos, los resultados a largo plazo son decepcionantes. La prevención primaria, que implica intervenciones en entornos como el trabajo, la escuela o el hogar para mejorar la dieta y la actividad física, ha demostrado ser efectiva en la reducción del peso y el índice de masa corporal (IMC). Es esencial un enfoque no farmacológico en el tratamiento, que implica cambios en el estilo de vida, como reducir la ingesta calórica y aumentar la actividad física. Si estos cambios no logran los objetivos de tratamiento después de 12 meses, se pueden considerar otras opciones como medicamentos o cirugía bariátrica. Se han investigado diferentes enfoques dietéticos, como dietas hipocalóricas equilibradas, dietas de muy bajo contenido calórico y dietas cetogénicas. Cada una tiene sus propias recomendaciones y beneficios, pero todas están diseñadas para generar un déficit calórico y fomentar la pérdida de peso. La dieta DASH, la dieta semáforo, la dieta mediterránea y las dietas vegetarianas también han demostrado beneficios para la salud y la pérdida de peso. Además, el ayuno intermitente ha ganado popularidad como estrategia para perder peso, aunque su efectividad a largo plazo aún está siendo investigada.
Healthcare Leadership Succession Planning: Twenty-Five Strategies
Authors: Hills Laura
Published: June 2024

An aging workforce, shrinking talent pool, and intensified competition will put healthcare organizations under increasing pressure in the years to come. The benefits of succession planning have never been more apparent. Yet many organizations do not have a concrete plan, even for senior leadership positions. This article argues that most leaders are not sufficiently proactive and disciplined about creating and implementing an effective succession plan. It describes what a succession plan is, why it matters, and why it is a challenging task. It also offers healthcare leaders, administrators, and managers 25 practical and effective succession planning strategies and explores the top reasons that succession plans fail. This article then describes the most effective strategies for handling employees who are passed over for promotions so they don’t become bitter and jaded. Finally, this article shares a nine-box matrix and explains how managers across the organization can use this tool to assess talent for succession planning.
Morphological variation in blackthorn (Prunus spinosa L.) populations in the Northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula - Absence of geographical and environmental structure
Authors: Vidaković Antonio , Benić Luka , Mrvičić Ivana , Pešut Edvardo , Jakšić Viktor , Poljak Igor
Published: June 2024

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa L., Rosaceae) is a deciduous, insect-pollinated, and animal-dispersed shrub or a small tree that naturally occurs throughout Europe. The aims of this study were to describe fruit morphological variability of natural
populations in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula and to determine the impact of geographical and environmental conditions on shaping the species’ variability. In total, ten fruit and stone morphological traits were studied using data from twelve natural populations. e obtained data was analyzed using descriptive and multivariate statistical methods. High morphological variability was determined both among and within the studied populations. However, our study revealed no clear eco-geographical differentiation of the studied populations.
High morphological variability of the populations, but also the absence of geographical and environmental structuring of populations, could be attributed to the animal-mediated dispersal of fruits over greater distances, combined with the vegetative regeneration and high levels of seed flow among populations, as well as the influence of founder effect. Based on the conducted research, valuable information on intra- and interpopulation variability of fruits’ morphological traits was obtained, which can be useful in creating the guidelines for conservation,
breeding, and afforestation programs.
Avaliação de isolados protetivos da tristeza dos citros em plantas de laranja doce
Authors: Souza Caciana Fernanda , Molina Rúbia de Oliveira , Hoshino Rodrigo Thibes
Published: June 2024

O Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) é um vírus fitopatogênico, que causa a doença denominada tristeza dos citros. A principal técnica de controle da doença é a premunização, que consiste na inoculação de um isolado fraco capaz de proteger a planta contra a infecções por estirpes severas. No Paraná, há estudos com os isolados 89W e 89Z de baixa severidade em relação a sintomas da doença, considerados possíveis candidatos à premunização. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar por meio do gene p23 a diversidade genética de complexos selecionados do CTV potencialmente protetivos e promissores à premunização. Plantas de laranja doce (Citrus sinensis) enxertadas em limão cravo (Citrus limonia) foram inoculadas com isolados fortes (severos) e fracos (sem sintomas) de CTV, analisados para diversidade genética com o sequenciamento do gene p23 e os sintomas de caneluras quantificados visualmente. Os valores de identidade dos complexos virais ficaram acima de 99%, o que significou baixa variabilidade dentro dos complexos analisados, sendo que a análise da p23 permitiu diferenciar os isolados fortes dos fracos. Plantas desafiadas com as estirpes fracas não desenvolveram sintomas de caneluras, mas plantas desafiadas com a estirpe severa Forte Arapongas apresentaram sintomas visíveis para caneluras.
LA ESTRUCTURA DINÁMICA ORGANIZACIONAL. Un compendio de principales autores
Authors: Mejía Trejo Juan
Published: June 2024

Es una característica de la condición del ser humano, su sentido de interrelación social ya que se tiene evidencia histórica de que el hombre prehistórico les agrupaba y organizaba para lograr diversas actividades como la caza, la protección, la guerra, e incluso, seleccionar pareja para la consolidación de sus clanes o tribus. Una vez sedentario, requirió de formas de organización más sofisticadas para practicar la agricultura, la actividad de la ganadería y construir sus casas, ciudades e infraestructura diversa. Sin embargo, a pesar de que ha sido evidente para la humanidad la utilidad de organizarse, es hasta el siglo XX, en el que diversos pensadores particularmente del área de la psicología, incursionan en la deliberación de su diseño, la implementación, así como las causas y efectos que tienen diversas estructuras organizacionales a utilizar, más que nada, en el ámbito empresarial. De esta manera, la presente obra está dirigida para propios y ajenos a la innovación organizacional que requieran conocer de las diversas estructuras que se han adoptado a lo largo de la historia y tengan una noción de cómo el entorno tanto externo como interno, han influido para su definición.Se presentan en diversos capítulos a manera de que se conozca, en un aproximado cronológico, en qué consiste cada corriente de pensamiento organizacional, así como el conocer los principales autores y sus obras de contribución con discusiones de sus alcances y limitaciones. Al ser la organización, una actividad producto de los hábitos y costumbres que prevalecen en diferentes períodos de la historia, se prevé que los modelos organizacionales aquí presentados sigan evolucionando; de hecho, se destaca que no existe una estructura de innovación organizacional única, sino que esta responde a una serie de factores que como se tratará en el libro, se presentan en diversas formas, de acuerdo al grupo humano que las analiza y sus intereses, estará en la libertad de adoptar en todas sus capacidades.
ARDUINO AND IOT-BASED OBSERVATION METHOD FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY, AND AIR PRESSURE OF ELECTRON BEAM ACCELERATOR’S ROOM
Authors: Rachmawati Isti Dian , Linandia Ismi Putri Mei , Fajarudin Rizky , Saefurrochman Saefurrochman , Adabiah Suhadah Rabi'atul
Published: June 2024

The monitoring system for temperature, humidity and air pressure in the electron accelerator’s room has been designed. This research is based on operational environmental monitoring procedures in the accelerator room that must be carried out before the accelerator operates. We offer a simple and adaptable monitoring solution for the electron accelerator room. Parameter data can be monitored using a smart device. Operators do not need to go into the accelerator room to carry out environmental monitoring. The proposed system uses Arduino technology and the Internet of Things (IoT). Data acquisition programming was performed using Arduino IDE and ESP8266 NodeMCU as microcontrollers. The microcontroller then transmits temperature, humidity, and pressure data parameters to the cloud server, where they are then displayed on the smart device via the Blynk app. The results show that the system that has been designed is able to read and store parameter readings on the sensors used and the system has been able to make decisions in the form of notifications about whether the Electron Beam Machine is ready or not to be operated.
Advancements in gas reticulation system safety measures: a comprehensive development perspective
Authors: Ying Shin D.T. , Yusof K.H. , Aljibori H.S.S. , AL-Tamimi A.N.J. , Mohammed M.N. , Sapari N.M. , Ramli R. , Abdullah O.I. , Ahmad A.S.
Published: June 2024

The paper contributes a pivotal solution addressing the potential hazards of LPG. It underscores the proactive measures that can be undertaken to curtail risks, fostering a safer environment for both industrial activities and the broader society.A leak detection unit for the gas reticulation system was developed based on the automatic shut-off using an electromagnetically charged solenoid valve. The main task of the developed unit is to shut off the gas supply automatically with minimum time using the electromagnetic field to detect any gas leaks to avoid unwanted ignition or explosion. The detectors are placed at the effective range ≤ 4 meters away from the point of use. When this occurs, buzzers and light indications are activated to notify the users.It successfully reduced the time required to stop the gas supply flow when a gas leak is detected to avoid unwanted incidents with 50% of the standard time. So, this developed design is promising and can be adopted in the Gas Reticulation System Safety Measures.The secure operation of gas reticulation systems, particularly those involving Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), is paramount due to its wide-ranging applications across various industries worldwide. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or its acronym LPG, is a mixture of mainly Propane (C3H8) and Butane (C4H10). It remains the cheapest and most widely sought-after fuel source by industry players, from domestic cooking to commercials, manufacturing, and production worldwide. As important as these activities contribute to the economy, safety should not be neglected or jeopardised by society.Based on the obtained results, the validity of the developed approach was proved, and a comprehensive spotlight was introduced on the strategies and perspectives to overcome the challenges to enhance the Safety Measures for Gas Reticulation Systems.This innovative approach showcases the harmonious integration of electromagnetic technology and underscores the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in bolstering safety across energy-related sectors.
Does the use of hirudotherapy reduce pain? A narrative review
Authors: Rajfur Katarzyna , Rajfur Joanna , Fras-Łabanc Beata
Published: June 2024

Background: Leeches therapy also known as hirudotherapy, is one of the oldest methods used in medicine. Hirudotherapy treatments are increasingly used as a useful therapeutic method in the treatment of various diseases as an independent and complementary therapy. The method is used, among others, to treat pain, circulatory system diseases, diabetic complications and arthritis. It is also effectively used by surgeons to treat venous diseases, hematomas and wounds.Aim of the study: The aim of the article was to evaluate the review of the literature on hirudotherapy and its impact on eliminating pain.Material and methods: The analysis included articles located in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases, including publications from 2010 to 2024. The keywords used were: leeches medicinal, hirudotherapy, pain.Results: A total of 15 out of 29 articles were qualified for the review. The search resulted in 4 Randomized Controlled Trials, 5 case reports, and 2 case series. 2 systematic reviews and 2 meta-analyses. The research shows that the use of hirudotherapy can be an effective method in the treatment of pain in various clinical conditions. Both clinical studies and case reports confirm the effectiveness of this method in relieving pain.Conclusions: At this stage, it can be concluded that hirudotherapy can be an independent or supportive therapy in the treatment of pain in various diseases. Studies have differed regarding the use of leeches to treat pain. An important issue is to determine the appropriate leech use regimen: number of leeches, frequency and duration of use.
RESPOSTA IMUNE GERADA PELA VACINAÇÃO CONTRA COVID-19 EM INDIVÍDUOS IMUNO-COMPROMETIDOS: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Martins de Assis Iara , Guidotti Botaro Fernanda , Marcelino Duarte Ana Luiza , Rosin Prado Flávia Cristina
Published: June 2024

A COVID-19 é uma doença infecciosa considerada um importante problema de saúde pública. A infecção pelo vírus SARS-CoV-2 desencadeia diversas manifestações clínicas, cuja gravidade do quadro clínico depende de algumas características do hospedeiro como a presença de comorbidades, de deficiências imunológicas e de idade avançada, entre outros fatores. Um grupo de indivíduos propenso ao agravamento por essa doença são os imunocomprometidos, que compreendem portadores de neoplasias, transplantados, bem como indivíduos com imunodeficiências primárias ou secundárias. As vacinas contra o vírus da COVID-19 são as medidas mais eficazes e difundidas para prevenir o agravamento da infecção, contudo a utilização de vacinas em pacientes imunocomprometidos ainda é escassa na literatura. O objetivo desse trabalho foi realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre a resposta imunológica à vacinação contra COVID-19 em pacientes imunocomprometidos. Indivíduos imunocomprometidos em geral desenvolvem uma resposta imune ineficiente após a vacinação, contudo a imunidade gerada pela vacinação nesses indivíduos depende de alguns fatores como a doença de base, protocolo de vacinação, número de doses administradas e medicamentos utilizados durante o período da vacinação.
PRINCIPAIS ASPECTOS QUE INFLUENCIAM NA OCORRÊNCIA DA CEFALÉIA PÓS ANESTESIA RAQUIDIANA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Ressutte Isabela , Kazitani Karen
Published: June 2024

A raquianestesia é um dos métodos mais antigos para o alívio da dor durante procedimentos cirúrgicos. Esse tipo de anestesia consiste na aplicação de medicamentos anestésicos no espaço subdural, onde localiza-se o líquido cefalorraquidiano (LCR). Há diversas complicações que podem ocorrer com o ato da punção dural e dentre as principais complicações destaca-se a cefaléia pós raquianestesia. Além disso, é de extrema importância a identificação dos fatores de risco para o aparecimento desta cefaléia. O tratamento inclui medidas conservadoras como repouso no leito, hidratação moderada, uso de cafeína e analgésicos, além de evitar esforços. Outros métodos invasivos, como o tampão sanguíneo, também podem ser utilizados. É fundamental que médicos anestesiologistas tenham conhecimento sobre este assunto, pois além da dor ao paciente, que implica na sua insatisfação quanto ao procedimento, há um aumento do tempo de internação e custos hospitalares.
Environmental Impact of Petroleum Refinery Effluent on Groundwater Pollution: A Case Study of Maysan Refinery, Iraq
Authors: M. Khalefah Abdul Razzaq , Omran Isam I. , Al-Waily Maki J. M.
Published: June 2024

The study aimed to investigate the environmental impact of the refinery's wastewater on groundwater within the refinery and the surrounding area. Six different testing sites were chosen to measure the concentrations of groundwater pollutants according to their distance from the untreated oil effluent discharge lagoon. The study period lasted for six months, as the testing work began in April and ended in September 2023. The results showed a clear effect of untreated petroleum effluent on the properties of groundwater, as the concentrations of petroleum effluent (oil and grease, TOC, phenol) and heavy metals (Ni, Cd, Pb) exceeded the permissible limits, as well as related parameters (TDS, EC, Cl, SO4) according to WHO specifications. As for the concentrations of the parameters (BOD, COD), there was no clear effect of the effluent on them, and on the contrary, their values began to increase at the testing sites far from the refinery. The groundwater was greatly affected by a distance of 5 km from the effluent collection lagoon (testing sites: GW1, GW2, GW3, and GW4), and it was not suitable for human use until after it was treated. As for the remaining of the distance (testing sites:GW5, GW6) to the nearest residential area (from 5 km to 9 km), the groundwater was limited to use for irrigation according to WQI guidelines. The study recommends that, in order to reduce pollution of refinery effluent, the responsible administration should use regular wastewater networks, construct a treatment plant for this effluent, and discharge the treated effluent to the nearest water source
Hermeneutika Muhammad Syahrur
Authors: Lutfianto Mohammad , Nafsiyah Fitrotun
Published: June 2024

Salah satu tokoh yang memiliki peran besar dalam merekonstruksi konsep sunnah adalah Muhammad Syahrur (untuk selanjutnya ditulis Syahrur). Ia menawarkan pembacaan kontemporer terhadap sumber hukum Islam termasuk sunnah. Dalam pandangannya, untuk memahami teks keagamaan tidak perlu selamanya mengedepankan penafsiran ulama tradisional. Sebab semestinya ditafsirkan sebagaimana zamannya. prinsip hermeneutika yang Syahrur yakini adalah; pertama, pembaca sangat mungkin mengetahui maksud penulis dengan membaca teks saja, tanpa harus merujuk pada penulis teks. Kedua, tidak seorang pun yang berhak mengklaim keabsolutan pemahaman atas apa yang dia baca. Ketiga, ketiadaan seorang Nabi pasca Nabi Muhammad, meniscayakan bahwa pemahaman terhadap teks-teks keagamaan akan selalu relatif. Keempat, fleksibilitas makna dapat diterapkan sesuai kondisi sosial yang berubah. Kelima, al-Qurâ€™an dan teks keagamaan lainnya -termasuk sunnah- tidak mengalami redudansi, semantik dan sinonimitas (persamaan makna suatu kata) absolut.
Values of Character Education in The Qur'an
Authors: Ramdhan Tri Wahyudi , Arifin Zainal , Arisandi Bustomi
Published: June 2024

The phenomenon of character crisis is being intensively experienced by various age levels, which has an easy impact on society. Given that the Al-Quran is the source of all problematic answers, QS al-Baqarah verses 261-267 is one of the solutions to the character crisis as well as the cultivation and application of good character education, which has religious, personal, and social values. This research uses qualitative research with the type of library research. Meanwhile, the object of this research is Al-Qur'anul Karim. In conducting research, data collection techniques are carried out by collecting and classifying data; the final stage is grouping it according to the theory used. The results of the study show that the values of character education contained in QS Al-Baqarah verses 261-267 are: (1) religious character values , which include spending wealth in the way of Allah, wisdom from spending wealth in the way of Allah and regarding the prohibition of riya'; (2) the personal character values contained in the six verses are habitual and generous; and (3) three values of social care character were found, namely maintaining speech, caring to give the best that one has.