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The use of melatonin in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review of randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials
Authors: Mironov D. S. , Spirin I. A. , Trubeckaya T. N. , Shitova N. S. , Postoev V. A.
Published: March 2024

Introduction. One of the most prevalent functional disorders of the gastrointestinal system, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), significantly affects patients’ quality of life. At the moment, only symptomatic drugs are used to treat this disorder. Although using melatonin can be thought of as a form of pathogenetic therapy, its efficacy has not yet been conclusively demonstrated. This systematic review of randomized placebo controlled clinical trials reviews current data on the evaluation of the efficacy of melatonin in patients with IBS. Material and research methods. The search and selection of publications was carried out in the PubMed, ScienceDirect, ClinicalTrials.gov, Cochrane Library, eLibrary, medRxiv and International Clinical Trials Registry Platform databases from their publication until October 30, 2022. Results. The inclusion criteria were met by four randomized placebo-controlled trials, totaling 155 participants, and these trials were included in the subsequent analysis. All investigations revealed a considerable reduction in the frequency and severity of bloating, as well as a tendency for other intestinal symptoms to regress. Two trials reported an improvement in patients’ quality of life, albeit one of the studies did not find these changes to be statistically significant, and the other did not assess them. This review demonstrates that melatonin is effective in treating IBS by lowering the frequency and severity of the condition’s symptoms in the vast majority of published RCTs. The poor number and sample size of clinical trials, along with their inadequate methodological quality, prevent us from drawing any firm conclusions about the contribution of melatonin to the improvement of IBS patients’ quality of life. To confirm melatonin’s significance in the treatment of IBS patients, larger studies are required to assess its efficacy and safety when used in various doses.
Drug-induced diarrhea: a diverse problem in clinical medicine
Authors: Osadchuk A. M. , Loranskaya I. D. , Osadchuk M. A.
Published: March 2024

Currently, the problem of diarrheal syndrome against the background of therapy with non-antimicrobial drugs, with a frequency of occurrence of up to 24%, has become particularly relevant. This is due to an increase in the number of people taking drug therapy for a long time, an increase in the population of older people, an increase in comorbidity, polypragmasia and hypersensitivity of this group of patients to medications. The mechanism of drug-induced diarrhea is complex and insufficiently studied. Many drugs are able to affect various pathogenetic links, causing disorders of the intestinal microbiome, motor evacuation dysfunction, layering on existing intestinal diseases with the development of functional disorders, catarrhal and erosive ulcerative lesions, which makes it difficult to diagnose and choose an adequate therapeutic tactic. The situation is often complicated by the impossibility of canceling the therapy of the underlying disease or changing the treatment regimen, which can lead to serious consequences for a patient with diarrhea syndrome. Thus, the issues of early diagnosis, differential diagnosis and approaches to the treatment of drug-induced diarrhea are becoming increasingly important in clinical practice.
Whipple’s disease: etiology, pathogenesis, clinic, diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Kupriyanova I. N. , Stafilova M. V.
Published: March 2024

Whipple’s disease is an infectious, systemic and recurrent disease caused by the gram-positive bacterium Tropheryma whipplei. The disease proceeds with a heterogeneous clinical picture, presenting difficulties of timely diagnosis and in the absence of antibacterial therapy can lethal outcome. This review is devoted to the etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical picture, modern diagnosis and therapy of Whipple’s disease.
Whipple’s disease: 5-year clinical follow-up
Authors: Kupriyanova I. N. , Berdnikov R. B. , Bozrov R. M. , Stafilova M. A.
Published: March 2024

The article presents a clinical observation of Whipple’s disease in a 42-year-old patient with a history of stage IIB Hodgkin’s lymphoma, in whom the disease debuted with articular syndrome, lymphadenopathy of the retroperitoneal and mesenteric lymph nodes, deep vein thrombosis of the leg. The diagnosis was confirmed by a morphological study of biopsy specimens of the duodenal mucosa, mesenteric lymph nodes 12 p. of the intestine, electron microscopic detection of accumulations of rod-shaped bacteria in the intestinal mucosa 6 years after the onset of clinical manifestations. Dynamic observation for 5 years was carried out using video gastroduodenoscopy, morphological assessment of changes in xanthoma macrophages proposed by A. Herbay, the percentage of damage by PAS-positive macrophages to the area of the lamina propria of the duodenal mucosa of the intestine. Conducted therapy with ceftriaxone for 14 days followed by taking co-trimaxosole for 4 years 7 months led to a stable remission.
120 years of Morozov Children’s City Clinical Hospital: clinic, science, education
Authors: Gorev V. V. , Ovsyannikov D. Yu. , Angel A. E. , Buzina N. V. , Valieva S. I. , Vitkovskaya I. P. , Novikova Yu. Yu. , Paunova S. S. , Petryaykina E. E. , Tenovskaya T. A. , Shchederkina I. O.
Published: March 2024

The article covers in detail the history of the creation and construction of the Morozov Children’s City Clinical Hospital of the Moscow Department of Health. The development of medical care for children is described, from the organization of outpatient care and infectious diseases departments in the first half of the 20th century to highly specialized medical care in the 21st century. The main results of clinical, scientific and educational activities, achievements of scientific pediatric schools, and the contribution of researchers working at the Morozov Hospital to various fields of pediatrics and pediatric surgery are presented.
The fulminant form of pseudomembranous colitis in a child with cystic fibrosis
Authors: Maksimycheva T. Yu. , Kondratieva E. I. , Voronkova A. Yu. , Budzinsky R. M.
Published: March 2024

Аnnotation. A long-term persistent infection of the lower respiratory tract with cystic fibrosis and, as a consequence, the need for regular use of antibacterial drugs inevitably leads to changes in the composition of the intestinal microflora. At the same time, the most dangerous are toxigenic strains of Clostridium difficile. In turn, excessive growth of C. Difficile leads to increased sensitivity of enterocytes to its toxins. The leading pathogenicity factors of C. Difficile are exotoxins A (TcdA), B (TcdB) and binary toxin. TcdA and TcdB are enterotoxins acting on intestinal enterocytes, which leads to inflammation and necrosis of the mucous membrane. The binary toxin forms a complex on the enterocyte membrane that penetrates the cytoplasm, disrupts the functioning of the cell, leads to its death, and also enhances the adhesion and colonization of C. Difficile. One of the most accessible methods for determining the presence of toxin-producing C. Difficile in feces is immunochromatographic examination. The frequency of such a complication in patients with MV is unknown, the literature presents isolated cases of such a complication in Russia. There is one known case of fulminant pseudomembranous colitis (lethal). A clinical case of fulminant pseudomembranous colitis with recovery is presented. Conclusion. Patients with cystic fibrosis are at risk for the development of this complication, especially patients with a history of intestinal resection against the background of meconium ileus. In about 5% of cases, there is a fulminant course of pseudomembarnous colitis. In this form, the duration of the disease can be several hours. Lethality in the lightning-fast course reaches 58-70%. This option presents the greatest difficulty in terms of diagnosis due to atypical clinical symptoms. In particular, the diarrheal syndrome may not be pronounced or absent at all. Such patients often show symptoms of an acute abdomen, which makes differential diagnosis difficult. This is confirmed in our clinical case. It is necessary to increase awareness and alertness of doctors regarding the risk of developing this formidable complication in patients with Сystic fibrosis
Diagnostics and features of the course of Meckel’s diverticulus of thoracic localization with combined developmental malformations
Authors: Ergashev N. S. , Samatov O. S. , Markaev A. Ya. , Rakhmatullaev A. A.
Published: March 2024

The paper presents literature data and our own results of surgical treatment of children with a rare form of Meckel’s diverticulum in combination with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and intestinal malrotation. Of the 47 children observed in the clinical bases of the Department of Hospital Surgery of the Tashkent Medical Pediatric Institute in 2010-2022, 1 child was diagnosed with this anomaly.
History of the acceptance of M.M. Bakhtin’s theory of the “polyphonic novel” and its revision
Authors: Lin Ye , Jie Zhang
Published: March 2024

As a Russian literary theorist, M.M. Bakhtin not only contributed greatly to the development of Russian structuralist semiotics, but also holds an important place in the international literary community. This article attempts to sort out the history of the acceptance of Bakhtin's theory in Russia, Europe and China, and to reconstruct the original shape of Bakhtin's theory of the “polyphonic novel” on the basis of a revision of his theory.
The problem of rehabilitation of the Chechen and Ingush peoples in the 50s of the 20th century
Authors: Miserbieva Luiza , Isakieva Zulai
Published: March 2024

The presented article deals with the problems of rehabilitation of Chechens and Ingush deported during the Great Patriotic War to Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The authors come to the conclusion that the return of the Chechens and Ingush without full rehabilitation led to the conservation of the developed models of relations between the authorities and the deported peoples.
Agreement between the Tsardom of Russia and the Safavid subject Murza Shakseitov on the production of saltpeter on the territory of the Enderey Principality and its supplies (dated March 9, 1648)
Authors: Shorokhov Vladimir , Rybar Lukas
Published: March 2024

The paper aims to introduce into scholarly discourse a unique source of the late 1640s. This is an agreement (“ugovor") between the Russian government and the Safavid subject Murza Shakseitov on the production and supply of saltpeter to the Tsardom. The extraction of raw materials was planned to be carried out on the territory controlled by the vassal of Alexei Mikhailovich, the Endirey ruler Kazanalp ibn Sultan-Mahmud. The document is interesting both for its immediate content and the circumstances of its origin.
Evaluating Local Climate Policy: Municipal Action Plans through the Lens of Resilience and Environmental Justice
Authors: Diedrich Graham David
Published: March 2024

In the US, local governments are increasingly crucial in driving climate action. Drawing upon Tang et al. (2010) and Baker et al. (2012), this study assesses nine local climate action plans in the state of Michigan. It introduces a comprehensive framework, integrating climate resilience and environmental justice (EJ) indicators to evaluate plan content. Despite recognizing global climate concerns, qualitative content analysis shows that plans lack localized analyses and actions, hampering planning due to insufficient data, minimal coordination, limited funds, and finite policy options. Key aspects like equitable resource distribution, environmental burdens, and community engagement are often overlooked. Without addressing these, local governments lack the tools to effectively implement just and climate-oriented policies.
Research and publication ethics: pillars of integrity in the scientific medical journal
Authors: Pradhan Nabees Man Singh
Published: March 2024

Research has been the foundation upon which human development has always been built. For sustainable growth, this foundation needs to be based on trustworthy knowledge, which cannot be achieved without following ethical standards at the highest possible level. Research has been conducted in various forms at different levels across all fraternities. There is no small or big research, there is only reliable or unreliable research. Research at different levels yields different levels of evidence which often builds up enough material to define a course of action, leading to the formation of guidelines or protocols.
Utilization of maternal health care services in a rural community of Nepal
Authors: Sharma Sushmita
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Nepal has made progress in declining maternal mortality; but not up to the target. One of the important aspects in this regard is to know about the base line maternal health care utilization among women and to develop intervention accordingly. This study aims to identify the utilization of maternal health care services among women of rural municipality of Nepal.
Method: A cross sectional analytical study with purposive sampling among 323 married women having at least one child less than five years old was conducted in Bagnaskali rural municipality of Palpa district using face to face interview technique with self-developed structured interview schedule. Descriptive statistics frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviations were used and association between descriptive variables and utilization was done using Chi square and Fisher Exact test as applicable using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16.
Result: The study showed 21.05% of respondents had completely utilized maternal health care services (four Antenatal Care (ANC) checkups, institutional delivery and three Postnatal Care (PNC) checkups), 78.94% of the respondents had partially utilized services. There was no significant difference in health care utilization between maternal age, education of both mothers and husbands, occupation, types of families and distance to nearest health facility as seen by Chi Square and Fisher Exact Test.
Conclusion: Almost all the respondents had ANC checkup and institutional delivery. More than half of the respondents had PNC checkup and the demographic variables had no association with utilization of maternal health care services.
Effect of energy nutrition in the last third of gestation in beef cows on the productive and reproductive performance of their progeny
Authors: Batista Bentancor Carlos Javier , Quintans Graciela , Velazco José Ignacio
Published: March 2024

The present thesis evaluated the impact of restrictive and non-restrictive energy nutrition in beef cows in the last third of gestation on the productive and reproductive performance of the progeny. In addition, the effect of consumption of low-energy diets in pregnant cows in the last third of gestation on their own productive and reproductive variables was considered. Thirty-one multiparous, fixed-time inseminated, gestating British cows were assigned on day -90 (day 0 = calving) to two levels of energy intake relative to maintenance requirements until calving: i- 125 % (ALTO; n = 15) and ii- 75 % (BAJO; n = 16). At calving, energy-restricted cows had higher concentration of non-esterified fatty acids (AGNE) (P < 0.01) and lower insulin concentration (P < 0.03) relative to unrestricted cows. During lactation, restricted cows had lower body condition (P < 0.05) and lower AGNE concentration (P = 0.05) with respect to non-restricted cows. Milk production was not significantly affected (P > 0.05) by energy restriction. Regarding the characteristics evaluated in placentas, they were not affected by the treatments. Live weight (BW), morphometry and calf behaviour at birth were not significantly affected by the treatments. In contrast, energy restriction of cows affected PV at weaning (P < 0.05) and daily liveweight gain (GD) at weaning (P < 0.05) of (F1). From weaning to puberty, the GD and PV of the (F1) was not affected by the treatments. Similarly, the variables of (F2) were not affected by the treatments. In the present study, the undernourished cows mobilized body reserves and maintained milk production. Energy-restricted cows mobilized pre- and postpartum body reserves sufficient to supply fetal and milk production demands. Possibly, breeding cows grazing native range may develop similar resilient mechanisms, at least for the conditions of the present work. Specifically, there was no evident effect on calf growth and development parameters.
Awareness of Safe Feeding Practices among Expecting and New Indian Mothers: A Survey
Authors: Vijayan Syam Krishna , Mahesh Kusuma , Krishnan Gayathri
Published: March 2024

The government of India has been conducting focused programs for ensuring child and maternal nutrition, health, and well-being. A major mission in this regard is creating public awareness of importance of adequate nutrition from early on. Medical professionals have also compiled scientific recommendations that guide parents toward the timelines and type of foods to be fed in the first 24 months. However, from various research publications, child mortality rate secondary to pneumonia and obesity continues to be a major concern in India. One possible reason could be the actual household feeding practices. This study aimed to verify the understanding of pediatric feeding guidelines among expectant and new Indian mothers. Two close-ended multiple-choice questionnaires were developed and validated for expecting and new mothers. Responses were obtained from 100 participants through social media platforms using snowball paradigm. Response analysis revealed that understanding of breastfeeding guidelines was better compared to complementary feeding. While timeline-related questions received more accurate responses, most participants responded inaccurately towards safety and strategy-related information. Perceptions on feeding methods were different across the two participant groups. Developmentally normal behaviors such as gagging were considered as problem behavior by both groups. Interestingly, safety concerns were better identified by expecting mothers than new mothers. The results implied that public awareness programs need to broaden the focus from breastfeeding to include methods, strategies, and safety of complementary feeding for adequate nutrition and health. The guidelines developed in this regard need to be effectively communicated to the public for better impact on social health.
Dividend Announcement and Stock Prices: An Analysis of Selected IT Companies in India
Authors: Raj Jagrutiben G. , Raj Shraddhaben G.
Published: March 2024

The stock price movement attracts all stakeholders of the company. There are many factors as well as events that affect stock prices of the company and dividend announcement is one of them. So, the present study focuses on the impact of dividend announcements on share prices of selected IT companies listed in NSE in India. A dividend announcement gives a signal to investors about the company's strength and urges them to invest in the company's stock. The event study methodology is used in this study. Abnormal Return, Cumulative Return, Average Abnormal Return, Cumulative Average Abnormal Return, and t-statics of AR, CAR and CAAR are calculated. A paired t-test is calculated to measure the impact of a divided announcement on the share price before and after the announcement period. For that 21-day event window, 120 days of estimation window and 9 observations from the years 2016-17 to 2018-19 of selected.3 IT companies that are included in nifty50 as well as in nifty IT index and who are paying dividend have been selected. The paired t-test indicates a significant difference between pre and post-announcement periods in the year 2017-18 and shows insignificant differences in the years 2016-17 and 2018-19.
Analysis of the Implementation of Community Participation in the Formation of Legal Regulations (A Juridical Review of the Ruling of the Constitutional Court Number 82/PUU-XXI/2023)
Authors: Hidayah Rahmad , Asmara Galang , Purnomo Chrisdianto Eko
Published: March 2024

Constitutional Court Decision Number 82/PUU-XXI/2023 is an issue that has attracted the author's attention, several things have not been properly considered by the Constitutional Court (MK) when considering the plaintiff's petition. The request which was one of the reasons why public participation did not take place was related to the public consultation on the 2023 APBN Bill, only the internal Ministry of Finance was involved in it. This research aims to analyze Constitutional Court Decision No. 82/PUU-XXI/2023 to ensure implementation and community participation in the development of legal regulations. The type of research used is normative legal research and the application of a statutory approach, concept approach, analytical approach, and case approach. The results of research on the use of aspects of community participation or the principle of openness have not yet been implemented by legislators (regelging) from the first stage to the end of the bill. This can be seen from the existence of open gaps, discrimination, as well as the occurrence of a massive, systematic, and organized conflict of interest which also occurred in the PPP Bill, the Health Bill, the Assessment Bill (appraisal) of the APBN Bill and RDPU as well as public consultations on the drafting of the APBN Law by Ministry of Finance.
STREETSCAPE AT JALAN TEMENGGUNG, KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN: EVALUATING ITS EFFECTIVENESS TOWARDS THE WALKING CULTURE
Authors: Shamsul Anuar Mohamad Amir , Asif Nayeem
Published: March 2024

This research concerns the visual perception of alternative approaches and methods in urban environments for the transformation of streetscape requiring direct involvement of the users in creating a comfortable and satisfying environment for the community. The aim is to embody a good walking culture in Bandar Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Jalan Temenggung. Since the shop houses' income is decreasing due to the low population coming to the city, new modernized buildings are underway to improve the areaâ€™s revenues. This is important to raise and encourage community involvement in the process of preserving Jalan Temenggungâ€™s shop houses culture and heritage. The objective of this paper is to evaluate factors that influenced the architecture interventions on walking culture in the study area. The advent of walking culture architectural projects was motivated by the lack of walking activity in the area and the deterrent of revenue against the heritage shop house. The respondents were asked to rate the streetscape according to the efficacy of the current streetscape. The result of defining physical characteristics and evaluating public expectations about the implications of existing urban streetscape design. In addition, to create good governance in urban planning and design, the finding may be useful to many stakeholders, such as shop house owners themselves to conserve and preserve the culture and heritage of the shop houses.
Appraising A Sense of Community in Designing Senior Housing for Elderly Quality of Life
Authors: Ismail Alice , Razak Fairuz , Mohamad Faisal Wan Nadiah
Published: March 2024

Malaysia's life expectancy may increase by 2030, where the ageing population aged above 65 years and over is growing faster than all other age groups. It is expected that this ageing population will be more than 15% of the total population in the year 2030, and this percentage likely to rise higher over the next three decades. The increasing longevity indicates the climbing numbers of surviving older people, who demand better living and Quality of Life (QoL) later in life and retirement concerning housing, transportation, social participation and health services. However, the most critical issue is the elderly living housing, namely in developed countries where many still lack proper physical environment to accommodate and improve community development among the elderly. Consequently, the rights for appropriate, adequate, decent, and good quality housing for ageing people in either quantitative or qualitative approaches are not well acknowledged. This paper aims to highlight community importance as the elderly require a solid community to promote active ageing and life satisfaction, which is vital to be implemented in their living environments like the elderly housing design planning layout and form making. To achieve this, the first objective of this paper is to identify the sense of community index among the elderly and second to propose the best elderly housing design concept in terms of spatial planning and form making, which considers the sense of community indexes that supports independent living to enhance the Quality of Life (QoL) for the ageing population. This study used the mix method approach where data are collected from case studies through literature review and direct observations. The sense of community index comprising membership, influence, fulfilment, and shared emotional connections are analyzed to see its correlation and representation in the current case study of senior housing spatial design in Malaysia. The findings indicate that for senior housing to have a sense of community, architectural qualities like identifiable forms and spatial values with connected, shared spaces either at horizontal or vertical levels and vast shared public spaces are essential. This study helps establish the best living concept for elderly housing as a reference for developers, policymakers, and designers to produce proper senior housing to enhance Quality of Life (QoL).
MAINTENANCE OF WAQF PROPERTIES IN MALAYSIA: A SYSTEMATISED REVIEW
Authors: Bello Hafis , Ayob Mohd Fairullazi , Ahmad Sarkawi Azila
Published: March 2024

Background: Earlier studies have established a link between property maintenance and the lifespan of a property. The need for adequate maintenance is more important in the case of Waqf properties due to the uniqueness of Waqf properties concerning three of the core features â€“ expected social benefits, ethical use and perpetuity. One drawback of previous reviews is that they were not usually Waqf-specific. We performed a systematised literature review of studies based on maintaining properties of Waqf.

Method: The review targeted articles that discuss maintenance of Waqf properties or indicates any form of a management model for these properties. The articles reviewed were searched from SpringerLink, Google Scholar, Emerald, SAGE, ISRA publications, as well as other databases. The searches for the database, title and abstract screen, full-text analysis and data extraction were carried out.

Result: Of the 919 papers listed, 12 met the requirements for inclusion. The findings indicate that while many previous studies focused on the administration and management of Waqf, Waqf institution, and the development and financing of Waqf only very few studies examined the maintenance of Waqf properties.

Discussion: Effective maintenance of Waqf properties is essential for the continued sustenance of the institution of Waqf and equitable distribution of income and provision of essential services to the larger society. However, the literature on the maintenance of Waqf properties is still quite scarce and therefore has been of a little practical guidance to managers of Waqf Properties.
THERAPEUTIC SENSORY STIMULATION GARDEN FOR A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, NOZOMI-NO-SATO, JAPAN
Authors: Hussein Hazreena , Omar Zaliha , Amano Junko , Zakaria Aini
Published: March 2024

This article shares experiences in a Therapeutic Sensory Stimulation Garden (TSSG), which the authors set up in Nozomi-no-Sato, a nursing home in Hiroshima, Japan. The set-up took a month to complete in the Spring of 2019. This project involved a multidisciplinary team consisting of rehabilitation physicians, agriculturists, landscape architects, therapists, nurses, care workers, and volunteers. The project planning involved detailed 1) site observations, 2) meetings, and 3) presentations to promote a design-based practice. The authors also incorporated Universal Design work areas to support outdoor rehabilitation therapy and improve users' experience. The outcomes of a completed TSSG are an increase in the number of residents using the TSSG, an increase in varieties of produce from each section of the garden, and an increase in rehabilitation activities. Also, there is a show of interest in expanding the function of the TSSG that can benefit the local community. There were experienced limitations while setting up the TSSG. Recruitment of volunteers was a challenge as the TSSG was a new project in the vicinity of the residential home. Communication was difficult as the researchers could speak English, but most team members could not. In addition, there are cultural differences between local and foreign researchers. The TSSG was a new concept to the team other than the researchers, and the researchers had to familiarise themselves with seasonal conditions in gardening.
EDITORIAL
Authors: Sapian Abdul Razak
Published: March 2024

Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh
Dear All,
Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management (JAPCM), Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design is one the official journals of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), under IIUM Press. It embarked in 2011 and is dedicated to the publication of original articles on the specialized fields of Architecture, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Building Technology and Engineering, Applied Arts and Design, Construction Management and those related to the Built Environment. JAPCM is also the ardent forum for the reports of research that bridged the Built Environment and the Islamic worldview.
 
Prof. Ar. Dr. Abdul Razak Sapian
Editor-in-Chief
LANDSCAPE ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDY OF MALAY MIDWIFERY PLANT SPECIES: CASE STUDY OF KELANTAN
Authors: Othman Rashidi
Published: March 2024

Traditional Malay midwifery practices in Kelantan exhibit a wide variation in plant materials selection. This study established that plant materials composition selection differs greatly with respect to stage of midwifery practices, locality, environmental factors and culture. A total of 6 types of Malay midwifery practices using plants were observed in 5 different localities in Kelantan. Lenggang perut practice was performed during prenatal treatment whereas another five practices (bertangas, bertungku, berparam, berpilis and mandi serom) were performed during postnatal treatment. In relation of creating Malay garden identity, the findings established that the most influential factor appeared to be stage of Malay midwifery practices. Each practice has specific purposes and functions which later determine the accumulation of plant materials selection.

Of all the Malay midwifery practices studied in this research we found that mandi serom is the most diverse plant species used which portray the habitat or type of environments in which these plant species origins or found. There may be similarities of some species due to similar knowledge, culture or environment; however, the magnitude of these effects is not as great as plant materials composition selection and usage. By identifying the key factors controlling plant materials selection and usage a greater understanding of how certain midwifery practices influence plant species selection and composition in response to interactions with environmental factors as well as culture, belief and taboos will emerge as potential softscape elements tools and indicator in creating identity of Malay landscape for specific culture and locality.
Physical Tourism Potentials in Mubi Town, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Authors: M. Zainora Asmawi
Published: March 2024

World tourism is the fastest growing industries in the world that among others provides multi-million jobs opportunities; assisting in the significant infrastructure development and cross-cultural appreciations. It also supports revenue generation to governments at all levels and serves as the most contributing sector to many countries of the world. Thus, this paper carries out an empirical investigation of the physical tourism potentials of Mubi Town, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Primary data was collected through a well-structured questionnaire survey using five grading scale, and site observations of the physical tourism potentials. A total of 100 residents were selected as the respondents via random sampling technique. The research discovered six significant physical tourism potentials out of 12, namely; Tike Cattle Market, Wednesday Market, traditional local industries, Emir Palace, two minarets of Central Mosque, and River Yadzram. The analysis for the reliability test was also carried out using Spearman correlation techniques between the various segments of the questionnaire. This is based on the respondentsâ€™ responses to ascertain the level of the reliability. The descriptive statistics were used to correlate the relationship between Physical Tourism Potentials (PTP) and Environmental Elements (EE) of the study area. The result demonstrates the correlation between PTP and EE is highly significant at (0.01, 2-Tailed), indicating that, the Physical Tourism Potentials (PTP) in Mubi Town plays an integral role in the tourism potentials of the town.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TREE PRESERVATION ORDER IN URBAN ENVIRONMENT: PUBLIC AND LOCAL AUTHORITY PERCEPTION
Authors: Putri Haryati Ibrahim
Published: March 2024

Trees are natural assets that play a vital role in the environment and living things on earth. Every tree has its own values, importance and benefits that can make a huge impact, especially in terms of enhancing the urban environment. Thus, the Tree Preservation Order (TPO) has been introduced all over the world, including Malaysia, to protect the trees. Although there are numerous studies about the importance of trees in urban areas, there are still not many studies on the TPO in Malaysia. The implementation of TPO in Malaysia is still not sufficient because of the awareness and challenges in implementing the order. This study analyses the perceptions of the public and local authorities in implementing the TPO in the urban environment. The study managed to get fifty (50) respondents from the questionnaire survey conducted, and interview four representatives from the Department of Landscape and Recreation Development and Department of Planning of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (KLCH). The officers were interviewed in order to study the perception of the local authority on implementing the TPO in urban environment. Based on the result obtained, the study found out that the public has awareness, knowledge and proper understanding of the implementation of TPO. However, according to the local authority, the publicâ€™s awareness and knowledge of TPO is still lacking. The local authority faces several issues and challenges in implementing the TPO because of the lack of the awareness of TPO on the part of the public. Hence, public awareness and knowledge can also help the local authority in the implementation of TPO in the urban environment.
Case Report: A Case of Mitotically Active Cellular Fibroma of the Ovary Misdiagnosed Preoperatively as Pedunculated Subserosal Uterine Leimyoma
Authors: Erdogan Gokcen
Published: March 2024

Cellular fibroma is the most common benign tumor of the ovary characterized by cellularity. Mitotically active cellular fibroma is a subtype of cellular fibroma showing mitotic activity, but no nuclear polymorphism or necrosis. These tumors are often misdiagnosed preoperatively as uterine myomas. A 42-year-old woman presented with pain in the right groin. Transvaginal ultrasound revealed a normal left ovary and a semisolid mass of approximately 4.5 x 5 cm originated from the right ovary. Pelvic MRI was reported as subserosal pedunculated uterine leiomyoma in the close antero-superior, right lateral proximity with the uterus fundus and the patient was scheduled for laparoscopic myomectomy. The excised mass was sent for the pathological examination, which resulted in the confirmed diagnosis of mitotically active cellular fibroma. The patient was informed about the local recurrence potential of cellular fibromas and frequent control visits were scheduled before the patient was discharged.
APLIKASI BERBASIS WEB UNTUK MENCATAT PEROLEHAN ASET
Authors: Fauzi Rahmat
Published: March 2024

Toko AHS Putri Harahap merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak sebagai distributor air mineral dan gas. Saat ini Toko AHS Putri Harahap masih belum memiliki pencatatan keuangan yang sesuai dengan standar akuntansi dan belum memiliki rincian mengenai data aktiva tetap yang dimiliki perusahaan dan mengakibatkan tidak diketahui nama aktiva tetap, tanggal perolehan, harga perolehan, jenis aktiva, taksiran masa penggunaan serta nilai residu aktiva tetap. Pada saat aktiva tetap yang dimiliki Toko AHS Putri Harahap mengalami kerusakan, pemilik baru mengetahui bahwa aktiva tetap tersebut tidak dapat digunakan untuk sementara waktu/tidak dapat digunakan kembali dalam artian pemilik harus mencari pengganti aktiva tetap yang rusak tersebut secara mendadak dan berdampak pada proses pendistribusian menjadi terhambat. Selain pencatatan perolehan aktiva tetap yang belum dimiliki Toko AHS Putri Harahap juga belum melakukan perhitungan penyusutan aktiva tetap yang dimiliki. Perhitungan penyusutan aktiva tetap berguna dalam membantu Toko AHS Putri Harahap mencegah pergantian aktiva tetap yang secara mendadak. Apabila pergantian aktiva tetap dilakukan secara mendadak pemilik menyatakan bahwa terkadang mendapat aktiva tetap yang kurang sesuai dengan spesifikasi aktiva tetap yang biasa digunakan sebelumnya. Aplikasi ini dibangun dengan metode berorientasi objek dan pengembangan model SDLC serta menggunakan Bahasa pemrograman PHP, Framework CodeIgniter serta menggunakan metode pengujian black box testing. Sistem dibuat untuk memberikan kemudahan pada pengguna sistem khususnya pada pemilik/admin dan bagian operasional dalam perhitungan harga perolehan, penyusutan aktiva tetap dan neraca saldo pada Toko AHS Putri Harahap, Medan.
PERILAKU BRAND SWITCHING KONSUMEN REMAJA PEREMPUAN PRODUK SKINCARE DI BALI
Authors: Purnama Sari Desak Made Febri , Rahma Ardanamesti A.A.Sagung , Paramita Pika Putu Ayu Titha , Megawati Ida Ayu Putu
Published: March 2024

Bali merupakan daerah yang sangat memperhatikan penggunaan produk skincare karena kegiatan keagamaan dan adat yang banyak menggunakan riasan, lebih lanjut remaja perempuan generasi Z juga memiliki kecenderungan untuk melakukan trial dan error dalam menentukan kecocokan terhadap suatu produk sehingga mendorong terjadinya brand switching. Perilaku brand switching dapat dipengaruhi oleh prior experience dan produk knowledge yang dimiliki konsumen terhadap suatu produk tertentu, hal tersebut kemudian mendasari presepsi positif maupun negatif konsumen terhadap suatu produk. Lokasi penelitian ini dilakukan di Bali terhadap 100 orang responden remaja perempuan yang memiliki rentang usia 15-29 tahun. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Teknik analisis yang dipergunakan pada penelitian ini dengan menggunakan analisis SEM-PLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa prior experience berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap produk knowledge, produk knowledge berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap brand switching, prior experience berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap brand switching, prior experience berpengaruh positif dan signifikan melalui produk knowledge. Implikasi praktis bagi perusahaan skincare sebaiknya lebih fokus untuk meningkatkan kebijakan perusahaan dalam usaha menciptakan pengalaman yang lebih baik bagi konsumen potensial dan meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang produk.
PENGARUH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DAN KARAKTERISTIK PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN
Authors: Liviana Audymia , Widiatmoko Jacobus , Indarti Maria Goreti Kentris
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemilikan institusional, kepemilikan manajerial, proporsi dewan komisaris independen, jumlah rapat komite audit, NIM, NPL, BOPO, ukuran perusahaan dan umur perusahaan terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan. populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan perbankan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2019 – 2022. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan kriteria yang ditentukan diperoleh 135. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan kepemilikan institusional dan NIM berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja keuangan (ROA), sedangkan BOPO berpengaruh negatif terhadap kinerja keuangan. Kepemilikan manajerial, proporsi komisaris independen, jumlah rapat komite audit dan NPL tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan. Pengujian pada variabel kontrol hanya ukuran perusahaan yang terbukti berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja keuangan.
PENGARUH TAX PLANNING, TAX AVOIDANCE DAN DEFERRED TAX BURDEN TERHADAP FIRM VALUE PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Panggabean Khotmaidah , Ritonga Pandapotan
Published: March 2024

Dalam penelitian ini, para peneliti melakukan evaluasi dan penyelidikan terhadap dampak dari praktik tax avoidance, tax planning, dan deferred tax burden atas firm value secara parsial. Populasi penelitian fokus pada industri manufaktur di BEI. Sampel yang dipilih terdiri dari dua puluh empat perusahaan manufaktur yang dipilih berdasarkan kriteria tertentu untuk diobservasi selama periode lima tahun. Metode penelitian ini mengadopsi pendekatan asosiatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui prosedur dokumentasi, dan berbagai analisis statistik seperti pengujian hipotesis, regresi linear berganda, serta koefisien determinasi diterapkan dalam analisis data. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa, secara parsial, tax planning tidak memiliki pengaruh atas firm value, sementara tax avoidance memiliki pengaruh negative signifikan atas firm value, tetapi deferred tax burden memiliki pengaruh signifikan atas firm value di industri manufaktur di BEI
Surfactants – the application in pharmaceutical biocatalysis
Authors: Dulęba Jacek , Siódmiak Tomasz , Górczak Magdalena , Gwiazda Dominika , Oryl Klaudia , Pawłowska Wiktoria , Zwiewka Hubert , Marszałł Michał Piotr
Published: March 2024

Surfaktanty są związkami powierzchniowo czynnymi, szeroko wykorzystywanymi w przemyśle biotechnologicznym, chemicznym i farmaceutycznym. Zawierają w swojej strukturze zarówno grupy hydrofilowe, jak i hydrofobowe, dzięki czemu umożliwiają obniżenie napięcia powierzchniowego środowiska reakcji. Aktualnie w wielu ośrodkach naukowych prowadzone są badania nad oceną roli tych związków w zwiększaniu wydajności biokatalizy z zastosowaniem lipaz.
Celem niniejszej pracy było przedstawienie wpływu surfaktantów na aktywność lipaz użytych w różnych reakcjach o znaczeniu farmaceutycznym, takich jak otrzymywanie leków lub ich bloków budulcowych. Opisano udział środków powierzchniowo czynnych w reakcjach katalizowanych przez 12 różnych lipaz – lipazę z Candida rugosa (CRL), lipazę B z Candida antarctica (CALB), lipazę z Burkholderia cepacia (BCL), Thermomyces lanuginosus (TLL), Pseudomonas fluorescens (PFL), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PAL), Pseudomonas stutzeri (PSL), Aspergillus oryzae (AOL), Aspergillus niger (ANL), Yarrowia lipolytica (YLL), Rhizomucor miehei (RML) i Fusarium oxysporum (FOL).
Zastosowane surfaktanty wykazywały znaczący wpływ na aktywność katalityczną lipaz. Surfaktanty niejonowe wpływały na wzrost aktywności lipaz (Tween 20, 80 - CRL, CALB, BCL, PAL, PSL, AOL, ANL oraz Triton X-100 - CALB, BCL, TLL, PFL, PSL, AOL, RML, FOL). Dodecylosiarczan sodu (anionowy, SDS), jako przedstawiciel jonowych związków powierzchniowo czynnych, wywierał pozytywny efekt na aktywność lipazy RML, natomiast negatywny na aktywność lipaz CALB, TLL, PFL i PSL. Z kolei, dodatek surfaktantu kationowego (CTAB/CTABr) skutkował wzrostem aktywności lipaz BCL, AOL i ANL oraz spadkiem aktywności CRL, TLL, PFL, PSL i RML. Znaczenie środka powierzchniowo czynnego użytego w reakcji katalizowanej przez lipazy było zależne w głównej mierze od struktury i stężenia detergentu, jak i warunków reakcji, m.in. pH, temperatury. Biorąc pod uwagę dane literaturowe można stwierdzić, iż surfaktanty stanowią istotny element w projektowaniu układów katalitycznych.
La importancia de la teoría del caso para lograr una defensa adecuada
Authors: Santacruz Morales David , Santacruz Fernández Roberto
Published: March 2024

El presente artículo hace referencia a la importancia de la teoría del caso en la defensa adecuada dentro del procedimiento penal acusatorio en México. Se revisa la conceptualización de ambas figuras y se establece la trascendencia de la teoría del caso en la defensa adecuada para hacer efectivo el principio de contradicción. Sin duda, la capacidad sistemática técnica del defensor se manifestará en la elaboración de la teoría del caso, lo cual optimiza y hace más efectiva la defensa adecuada.
La prisión como dispositivo funcional capitalista
Authors: Vázquez García Federico Pablo
Published: March 2024

Este trabajo busca dar respuesta a las siguientes preguntas: ¿qué se está haciendo hoy en la prisión?, ¿qué se hace hoy con la prisión?, desde la biopolítica de Foucault y el punto de vista del trabajo-valor de Marx, mediante el empleo de la metodología cualitativa (por observación y testimonio). En este orden, se pretende demostrar que la prisión funciona como un espacio donde la vida es sobreexplotada: un espacio donde la fuerza de trabajo vivo es administrada y colocada en una situación de riesgo y de lucha por la vida, en un punto en que la vida debe ser defendida en todo momento. Pero, sobre todo, la prisión es un lugar donde la vida es usada para la rentabilidad capitalista y asuntos utilitarios. Sugerimos todo esto, tomando en cuenta, como estudio de caso específico, el Centro de Reinserción Social Puebla, México, con el fin de demostrar que todos estos problemas también se consideran en América Latina.
Compensaciones económicas en el derecho familiar argentino
Authors: Molina de Juan Mariel F.
Published: March 2024

Este artículo estudia los principios constitucionales que fundamentan las compensaciones económicas, una de las más importantes incorporaciones en el derecho familiar del nuevo Código Civil y Comercial argentino. Están previstas como un efecto del divorcio o el cese de la unión convivencial, cuando la vida en común ha sido la causa de un desequilibrio económico manifiesto, que proyecta sus consecuencias luego de la ruptura. El desarrollo argumental del artículo postula que la institución se sostiene sobre tres pilares esenciales: autonomía para decidir y concretar el proyecto de vida que cada uno diseña, solidaridad familiar que implica cooperar con el otro en la concreción de un proyecto común de pareja, e igualdad real de oportunidades entre cónyuges y convivientes. La interacción dinámica entre ellos justifica el diseño normativo y la incorporación al derecho argentino de una nueva herramienta con perspectiva de género.
¿Las personas morales son titulares de derechos humanos?
Authors: Porras Reynoso Melvin Uziel
Published: March 2024

El presente trabajo hace un análisis de los Derechos Humanos desde el punto de vista de sus actores (doctrinariamente y filosóficamente). Desde su origen y semántica, son derechos para protección exclusiva de los seres humanos, no obstante, han sido considerados como atribuibles a ficciones jurídicas como son las personas morales.

El presente artículo se concentra en determinar si en realidad las personas morales gozan de Derechos Humanos o no, desde la óptica nacional (legislación interna y criterios de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación), e internacional (Tratados y criterios de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos).

Finalmente, si se acepta que las personas moralesson portadoras de derechos humanos, entonces cabe dilucidar si es adecuado emplear dicho término al no hacer referencia estrictamente a seres humanos.