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IDENTIFICAÇÃO HUMANA
Authors: Félix Rennan Silva , Bento Maria Izabel Cardoso , Carvalho Marcus Vitor Diniz de , Soriano Evelyne Pessoa
Published: November 2023

O presente estudo realizou a fotogrametria de mandíbulas pertencentes à coleção osteológica do Centro de Estudos em Antropologia Forense da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de Pernambuco (CEAF/FOP/UPE), com o intuito de verificar sua aplicabilidade para a diagnose sexual. Foram examinadas 100 mandíbulas de esqueletos com idades acima dos 20 anos, de ambos os sexos, com as regiões de ramo e côndilo mandibulares íntegras. Foram obtidas imagens fotográficas, seguidas do processamento geração de malhas 3D, através do software e medição virtual de cada peça, assim também como as mensurações do ramo e do côndilo das mandíbulas de forma fisica, para comparação com o método digital.  Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e exploratória e comparados com as medidas manuais das peças ósseas, obtendo-se uma semelhança significativa entre as variáveis: MnRB-D, MnRB-E, MxRB-D, MxRB-E, CC-D, CC-E, LC-D, LC-E, com desvio-padrão entre 1,2 e 4,0mm e média geral com variância entre 0,1 e 0,9mm. A técnica de fotogrametria de mandíbulas, e sua consequente medição, podem complementar a perícia de identificação humana, na investigação da diagnose sexual, obtendo uma acurácia de 68.9% para o modelo manual e 72,4% para o virtual, através de script de regressão logística.
APLICAÇÃO DO ABIS NA IDENTIFICAÇÃO DE VÍTIMAS DE DESASTRES
Authors: Souza Isadora Dar'c Davi , Silva Débora Rafaella da Cunha , Almeida Adriana Conrado de , Andrade Emanuel Savio de Souza
Published: November 2023

O sistema ABIS® é uma ferramenta importante na identificação humana, especialmente na identificação de vítimas de desastres em acidentes em massa. A tecnologia adquirida pela Secretaria de Defesa Social de Pernambuco e tutelada ao Instituto de Identificação Tavares Buril-IITB foi utilizada na identificação post mortem das vítimas do desastre natural ocasionado por chuvas intensas no Estado. Seu banco de dados é alimentado por emissões de carteiras de identidade - documento nato-digital - e pela digitalização gradual dos prontuários físicos, em papel. Este estudo objetivou analisar a utilização do ABIS® na identificação necropapiloscópica das vítimas do desastre natural ocorrido em Pernambuco no ano de 2022, utilizando um banco de dados biométricos em construção que identificou, com tempo médio de processamento de 10 minutos, 12 das 104 vítimas identificadas pelas impressões digitais. Dessas, 11 ocorreram no ano de 2022 e uma em 2023, alcançada com novos exames realizados pelos pesquisadores deste estudo. Portanto, a implantação do sistema possibilitou confrontos necropapiloscópicos automatizados de forma célere no desastre natural citado. A alimentação do banco e a digitalização dos prontuários contribuíram diretamente nas identificações, permitiu identificar mais uma vítima, destacando a importância do reexame de perícias cujos resultados foram negativos ou inconclusivos, gerando novas identificações.
A COMIDA EMBLEMÁTICA DA QUARTA COLÔNIA COMO MEIO DE INTERAÇÃO CULTURAL E SOCIAL
Authors: FRIGO MARINA SACILOTO FRIGO , PONS MONICA ELISA DIAS , LUNARDI RAQUEL
Published: November 2023

Preservar a cultura gastronômica de um território é fundamental para manter viva a identidade do seu povo, além de resguardar as tradições passadas de geração em geração. Essa identidade territorial, manifestada através dos hábitos culinários, das memórias e dos saberes fazeres tradicionais vinculados à comida, é o que se percebe na Quarta Colônia, localizada na região central do Rio Grande do Sul. Sua comida emblemática é resultado, principalmente, das influências dos imigrantes europeus que colonizaram o território no século XIX, sendo valorizada e demandada pelos turistas que buscam por autenticidade alimentar. Através de uma abordagem qualitativa, com a utilização do método de análise da narrativa e de dados secundários e primários, objetiva-se identificar essas comidas, rememorar, divulgar e prover material para a promoção da cultura do território Quarta Colônia, de modo a contribuir com o seu desenvolvimento e com a salvaguarda do seu patrimônio.
FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DE PROFESSORES DA EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS
Authors: Lima Carlos Rochester Ferreira de , Oliveira Diana Nara da Silva , Sampaio Perpétua Socorro Lopes , Araújo Joel Ivo de Sousa
Published: November 2023

Apresentamos resultados do projeto de extensão universitária intitulado: Formação continuada de Professores da Educação de Jovens e Adultos: Desafios e Proposições para a Prática Docente desenvolvido ao longo do ano de 2020 na Faculdade de Filosofia Dom Aureliano Matos/FAFIDAM/UECE. Em termos metodológicos esse trabalho é de cunho qualitativo assumindo a característica do relato de experiência, pois apresentamos os passos percorridos por esse projeto, apoiando-se em autores como Freire (1987, 1996), Nunes; Carvalho e Mendes (2014), Silveira; Oliveira e Feitosa (2020) e Oliveira; Costa e Holanda (2021). Como resultados da pesquisa identificamos que a modalidade da EJA precisa de um maior amparo no âmbito da formação inicial e continuada, nas metodologias, acessibilidade e na valorização do trabalho dos professores.
İşten Çıkış Kodunun Önemi ve Düzeltilmesi
Authors: MÜLAYİM Baki Oğuz
Published: November 2023

İşten çıkış kodu, iş yargılamasında birçok açıdan önem taşır. Zira iş mahkemelerine intikal eden uyuşmazlıklarda işten çıkış kodunun, iş sözleşmesinin fesih nedeni ile uyumlu olması ya da olmaması, farklı sonuçlara yol açar. İşten çıkış kodu ile çelişen bir beyanda bulunması, işveren açısından olumsuzdur. Ancak işten çıkış kodunu yanlış gösterilmesi, aksi ispat edilemeyen bir durum da değildir. İşveren, Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumuna, işten ayrılış bildirgesinin verildiği tarihten itibaren on günlük süre içerisinde başvurmak sureti ile işten ayrılış bildirgesini düzeltebileceği gibi iptal de edebilir. İşkolu ve sigortalının adresi ise her zaman değiştirilebilir. Düzeltme işlemi, aylık prim ve hizmet belgesi ile uyumlu olmalı, şüphe veya tereddüt uyandırmamalıdır. Bildirgenin düzeltilmesi için işçinin tek başına başvurması mümkün değildir. İşçi, ancak işverenle birlikte başvurabilir. İşten ayrılış bildirgeleri, on günlük süre geçtikten sonra Türkiye İş Kurumu sistemine düştüğünden, bu durumda düzeltme başvurusunun, Türkiye İş Kurumuna yapılması gerekir. İşçi, Türkiye İş Kurumuna tek başına başvurabilir. İşçi tarafından işten çıkış kodunun düzeltilmesi için işverene karşı dava açılması da mümkündür.
Cough in Children and Adults: Diagnosis, Assessment and Management (CICADA). Summary of an updated position statement on chronic cough in Australia
Authors: Marchant Julie M , Chang Anne B , Kennedy Emma , King David , Perret Jennifer L , Schultz Andre , Toombs Maree R , Versteegh Lesley , Dharmage Shyamali C , Dingle Rebecca , Fitzerlakey Naomi , George Johnson , Holland Anne , Rigby Debbie , Mann Jennifer , Mazzone Stuart , O'Brien Mearon , O'Grady Kerry‐Ann , Petsky Helen L , Pham Jonathan , Smith Sheree MS , Wurzel Danielle F , Vertigan Anne E , Wark Peter
Published: November 2023

Introduction

Cough is the most common symptom leading to medical consultation. Chronic cough results in significant health care costs, impairs quality of life, and may indicate the presence of a serious underlying condition. Here, we present a summary of an updated position statement on cough management in the clinical consultation.

Main recommendations

Assessment of children and adults requires a focused history of chronic cough to identify any red flag cough pointers that may indicate an underlying disease. Further assessment with examination should include a chest x‐ray and spirometry (when age > 6 years). Separate paediatric and adult diagnostic management algorithms should be followed. Management of the underlying condition(s) should follow specific disease guidelines, as well as address adverse environmental exposures and patient/carer concerns. First Nations adults and children should be considered a high risk group. The full statement from the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and Lung Foundation Australia for managing chronic cough is available at https://lungfoundation.com.au/resources/cicada‐full‐position‐statement.

Changes in management as a result of this statement

Algorithms for assessment and diagnosis of adult and paediatric chronic cough are recommended.

High quality evidence supports the use of child‐specific chronic cough management algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, but none exist in adults.

Red flags that indicate serious underlying conditions requiring investigation or referral should be identified.

Early and effective treatment of chronic wet/productive cough in children is critical.

Culturally specific strategies for facilitating the management of chronic cough in First Nations populations should be adopted.

If the chronic cough does not resolve or is unexplained, the patient should be referred to a respiratory specialist or cough clinic.
When Satisfaction Takes Flight: Unraveling the Impact of Passenger Satisfaction on Passenger Loyalty with the moderating role of Price Sensitivity in Airline Industry
Authors: Iqbal Asif , Sufyan Muhammad , Salalm Abdul , Shaikh Muhammad Ali , Khan Muhammad Faizan
Published: November 2023

The airline industry is highly competitive, and airlines need to provide high-quality services to attract and retain customers. This study examines how airline service quality, safety regulations, airline safety and empathy affect consumer satisfaction and how price sensitivity moderates this effect. Airlines must deliver high-quality services to attract and keep customers in a competitive industry. Moreover, how price sensitivity moderates the relationship between service quality and passenger satisfaction. The results indicate that airline service quality, safety requirements, safety, and empathy affect customer satisfaction. Airline service quality, safety regulations, empathy are the most essential factors affecting passenger satisfaction. Price sensitivity moderates the relationship between passenger satisfaction and passenger loyalty, price-sensitive passengers more likely to switch airlines if they are dissatisfied. The study emphasizes the necessity of high-quality services to improve passenger satisfaction for airlines. To satisfy customers, airlines must prioritize safety, Empathy, ticket pricing, and service quality. Airlines must also recognize price sensitivity's moderating influence and develop strategies to serve price-sensitive passengers. This study adds to the literature by examining how airline service quality, safety regulations, empathy, and price sensitivity affect passenger satisfaction. In a competitive industry, airlines must focus on different service aspects to improve passenger satisfaction and passenger loyalty.
Extraction of Flavonoid Content from Banana Peel (Musa Paradisiaca L.) by Ultrasound – Assisted Extraction Method and Its SPF Value
Authors: Putri Hasna Nabila , Budi Nursanto Eduardus , Floresyona Dita , Ayoub Muhammad , Yusouf Mohd Hizami Mohd
Published: November 2023

In this study, banana peel was used as a natural sunscreen compound because of its natural antioxidants, such as flavonoids, tannins, triterpenoids, and phenols. Extraction is carried out using Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction method with variations in ethanol solvent concentration and material to solvent ratio at 45oC for 45 minutes. The ethanol concentrations used are 96%, 70%, and 50% and the material to solvent ratio 1/10, 1/20, and 1/30. From the results of the study, the highest yield and SPF value were obtained at ethanol concentration of 50% and material to solvent ratio 1/30. The yield in this variation is 15.2646%, and the SPF value is 8.9874 with the maximum protection category. The highest Total Flavonoid Content (TFC) results was obtained at 70% ethanol concentration and the ratio of material to solvent 1/30, namely 1.6559 mg QE/g. From the variation with the best TFC value, the mass transfer coefficient is 0.0151 mL/µg QE.min.
Optimal Trajectory Tracking and Fuzzy-PID Controller Design for Nonlinear Gantry Crane
Authors: Kassahun Berisha G. , Tkue Hafte , Getnet Yalemzerf
Published: November 2023

Gantry cranes are widely used in industry for load transfer, but increasing the trolley or rail speed to move loads quickly leads to excessive swaying. This swaying must be minimized before any loading or unloading can occur, a process that consumes time and can stress the hoist, damage surrounding objects, and jeopardize the payload. In the context of gantry crane control, the first step is to develop an optimal motion planner to generate a reference command. Then, a Fuzzy-PID controller is employed. This controller is designed to adapt to real-time system changes, making it well-suited for the gantry crane’s nonlinear model, which conventional PID controllers struggle with. The Fuzzy-PID controller’s nonlinear nature is particularly advantageous for managing the highly nonlinear gantry crane model. It excels, especially in the presence of external disturbances, outperforming traditional PID controllers. The fuzzy-PID controller is superior in optimizing sway angle tracking and achieving better position control compared to conventional PID controllers, offering enhanced performance in gantry crane operations.
A Panoramic View of Airway Management in Emergency Medicine
Authors: Dhir Gaurav , Dhir Mayank , Jain Garima
Published: November 2023

Airway management is a fundamental skill for emergency medical professionals like paramedics, EMTs, and emergency physicians. It involves quickly evaluating and addressing airway obstructions or breathing difficulties, often in high-stress, life-threatening situations. Proficiency requires a deep understanding of airway anatomy, physiology, and interventions, along with adaptability and rapid decision-making. This chapter summarizes evidence on key aspects, including assessing difficult airways, positioning, oxygenation, intubation methods, medications, devices, and rescue strategies, across various patient groups. Effective airway management is crucial for enhancing patient outcomes and reducing mortality in emergencies.
Detection and Classification of Drones using Radars, AI, and Full-wave Electromagnetic CAD Tool
Authors: N. Sayed Ahmed , M. Ramahi Omar , Shaker George
Published: November 2023

Detection and classification of drones have become crucial due to their potential usage in illicit activities. Radar systems can provide a promising solution to this needed task when combined with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) models. Radar datasets that contain drone information are needed to train AI models. Generating radar datasets that contain drone information is one of the most important challenges in this application as it is expensive and time-consuming. In addition, such datasets are limited to the radar used, the background environment, and drone types. In this chapter, full-wave electromagnetic (EM) and computer-aided design (CAD) tools are proposed for use to generate radar datasets that contain drone information. The proposed method overcomes this prevailing challenge in the field of radar detection and classification of drones. Furthermore, drones are widely classified using their range-Doppler information, which depends on their mechanical motions. The impact of the control systems of four different drones on their range-Doppler signatures is examined using a full-wave EM CAD tool. Finally, we demonstrate how we advance state-of-the-art literature on the detection and classification of drones utilizing radar systems, a mechanical control-based machine learning (MCML) algorithm is used to classify the four unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
Fecal Incontinence: From Anatomy to Recent Advances
Authors: Chalise Anup , Bhattacharya Satyadeep , P. Kandel Bishnu
Published: November 2023

The anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor are complex. A thorough understanding of the anatomy is required to understand how we attain physiological continence. Fecal incontinence can be a life-altering condition that presents as an inability to maintain voluntary control of the passage of gas, liquid, or solid stool through the anus in patients who previously had control. The key to successfully managing a patient with fecal incontinence is to identify the underlying cause. There have been many prescribed procedures for patients requiring surgical correction to attain continence. However, the results are dismal for many patients. Recent advances have challenged these procedures with higher success rates.
Immunology and Osteoporosis: A New Frontier in Treatment
Authors: Mukherjee Riya , Chang Chung-Ming , Pati Pandey Ramendra
Published: November 2023

Osteoporosis, a chronic bone disease, alters both the microstructure and macrostructure of bones, endangering bone strength and increasing the susceptibility to fragility fractures. Its consequences on the aging population raise important sociological, healthcare, and economic issues. The relationship between the immune system and osteoporosis can be understood by carefully examining a wide range of immune cells, related cytokines, and their functions. Long-term inflammation, immune cell production of RANKL, and autoimmune illnesses like systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis all affect bone loss. An overview of the cycle of bone remodeling and the pathophysiology of osteoporosis are covered in this chapter. Important features of osteoporosis for diagnostic purposes are covered, including the formation and resorption markers, potential immunological markers for osteoporosis diagnosis, and new bone metabolic biomarkers. This chapter focuses solely on the roles of innate and adaptive immune cells. It also highlights novel therapeutic strategies that target specific immune pathways and show promise in the management of these challenging bone disorders. As research advances, these findings may pave the way for more specialized and efficient treatments, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for osteoporosis patients.
Deposition of Advanced Ceramic Coatings by Thermal Spraying
Authors: Cañas Eugeni , Benavente Rut , Borrell Amparo , Dolores Salvador Ma
Published: November 2023

Advanced ceramic coatings have been largely used in several industrial fields such as aerospace, automotive, power generation, medical or petrochemical, in order to protect or functionalise the surface of different materials. In modern industries, thermal spray processes are the most used ones to manufacture advanced ceramic coatings due to their cost advantages, flexibility and efficiency in processing ceramic materials, especially those with high melting temperature. This chapter provides a brief overview of the progress and current state of different thermal sprayed ceramics and summarises the future trend in this field. Therefore, various advanced ceramics, such as yttria-stabilised zirconia, alumina, hydroxyapatite and bioactive glasses, have been selected for analysis and discussion.
Immunomodulation of Bone Remodeling in Osteoporosis
Authors: Hazra Sayantee , Chattopadhyay Shagnik , Goswami Ritobrata
Published: November 2023

Reducing bone density and bone quality with increasing propensity of skeletal fracture are the main symptoms of osteoporosis. Disruption of the fine balance between bone formation and resorption leads to this progressive condition, which affects 50% of women and 30% of men after the age of 50. Aging, reduced nutrient (vitamin D and calcium) uptake, suppressed production of estrogen, and primarily, the dysregulation of cytokine balance leads to the pathophysiology of the disease. Hence, immunomodulation of bone remodeling is tightly controlled by the cytokine profiles, epigenetic marks, and metabolic programs of the involved cells, thus playing a key role in the prognosis of osteoporosis. In this chapter, we highlight this intricate interplay between the immune system, the associated cytokines, and bone remodeling.
Reparations for sexual and gender-based crimes: A premiere applying an intersectional approach at the International Criminal Court?
Authors: Martin Ana
Published: November 2023

Crimes of sexual and gender-based violence have experienced tremendous interest in international justice mechanisms and transitions from violence. Following their recognition and first convictions, gender justice is facing reparations as a new challenge that aims at effective remedies for victims. In the Ntaganda case, the International Criminal Court recently allocated reparations for girl soldier victims of rape and sexual slavery applying the principle of gender-sensitive reparations and stating that ‘intersectionality’ should be a core component. Intersectionality is a human rights-based approach to understand the structural dynamic of discrimination underpinning gross violations against marginalized groups in order to obtain an effective remedy. This chapter answers the question whether the International Criminal Court is entitled to and is effectively applying an intersectional approach to reparations for crimes of sexual and gender-based violence in what amount would be true to engagement with effective remedies tackling the root causes of gross violations.
Clinical data, complications, sequelae, and death causes in MIS-C
Authors: Keka-Sylaj Alije
Published: November 2023

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a potentially life-threatening childhood disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, manifested by the persistence of fever and multiple organ dysfunction, elevated inflammatory markers, and the lack of an alternative diagnosis. Generally, at the time of diagnosis, children had positive antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 but negative nasopharyngeal SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests at the time of the MIS-C evaluation. Fever, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hematologic, mucocutaneous, and respiratory manifestations are common clinical features. Patients with MIS-C are typically previously healthy, and their most common comorbidity is obesity. Cardiovascular abnormalities, which are the most prevalent complications of MIS-C patients, and thromboembolic events have the greatest influence on the severity of the disease. The majority of patients with MIS-C have a severe course of the disease, requiring intensive care unit admission up to 76%, respiratory support, special care, and vigorous treatment including inotropic drugs; nonetheless, the majority of patients have favorable outcomes, and overall mortality is low.
A Report on Attempts to Acquire Exercise Habits Through Japanese Health Education for Adult Workers from Cebu, Philippines
Authors: Peter Aznar S , Pastor Nino Ismael S , T. Sarza Jr. Sergio , Ap Apid Rigan , Suchinda Maruo Jarupat , Sasamori Fumihito , Ashida Kazuki , Okuhara Masao , Watanabe Noriaki , Nishino Tomoyuki , Tabuchi Hisaaki , Terasawa Koji
Published: November 2023

Background: Good health is a pivotal aspect of daily life that contributes to social development. Physical activity is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Health promotion enables individuals to increase their control and improve their health, and health programs promote physical activity to improve health. Objectives: This study aims to introduce the Japanese health education guidelines according to the requirements of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001-certified health education system in the Cebu region of the Philippines and aims to improve the health of the participants. Methods: A 12-month health program was implemented in Cebu City, and 43 participants were recruited, aged 35.0 ± 9.9 years (mean ± SD), including 22 men aged 35.6 ± 7.9 years and 21 women aged 34.3 ± 7.9 years. The effects of the health program and physical activity were assessed using brain function tests and blood chemistry profiles before and after the program. Results: The average number of total daily steps taken by the 43 participants was 6,052. The weight and eyes-open single-leg stance for balance significantly improved. However, no significant differences were observed in the other physical fitness parameters, blood pressure, and brain function values. Conclusions: This health education is characterized by a mechanism that enables the setting of the next goal based on these evaluations and how to improve health. The participants have to be motivated to aim for a 7,000 daily step goal. Therefore, the participants and the staff involved in health education should build a relationship of trust and a deep bond, and the exercise continuation rate may increase, leading to a higher quality of life.
Prevalence of Refractive Errors and Associated Factors in the Population of the Eye Cohort Study in Southeast Iran
Authors: Shahraki Kourosh , Tahkor Abolfazl , Shahraki Sanavi Fariba , Ansari-Moghaddam Alireza , Shahraki Kianoush , Mahjoob Monireh , Alipour Fateme , Okati-Aliabad Hassan , Mohammadi Mahdi , Malekzade Reza , Poustchi Hosein
Published: November 2023

Objectives: The study aims to determine the age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of refractive errors and its related factors among the adult population of southeastern Iran. Methods: The current study included 9280 individuals aged 35 to 70 years using a multistage random sample method from October 2015 to January 2019 as a part of a Persian cohort study in Zahedan. Uncorrected and corrected vision, objective noncycloplegic, and subjective refraction were measured, with all participants undergoing ophthalmoscopy, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, fundoscopy, refraction, and retinoscopy. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0 statistic software and described as percentage, odds ratio, and 95% confidence interval. Comparisons between groups and relationships among risk factors and refractive errors were performed with chi-square, nominal, and multiple regression analysis. Results: The prevalence of low and moderate myopia, high myopia, low and moderate hyperopia, high hyperopia, low and moderate astigmatism, and high astigmatism was 24.2 (95% CI: 22.40 - 25.90), 1.5(95% CI: 0.00 - 3.53), 16.1(95% CI: 14.20 - 17.90), 1.3(95% CI: 0.00 - 3.30), 35.6 (95% CI: 33.90 - 37.30), and 3.8 (95% CI: 1.80 - 5.70) percent, respectively. The prevalence of refractive errors significantly varied across different age groups overall and by sex (P = 0.01). The proportion of refractive errors also significantly differed by education (P = < 0.001). The prevalence of against the rule, with the rule, and oblique astigmatism was 32.8 % (95% CI: 31.10 - 34.20), 42.1% (40.50 - 43.60), and 24.9% (23.10 - 26.60), respectively. The risk of astigmatism was significantly lower in men than in women (OR = 0.75; 95 % CI: 0.60 - 0.90). Based on multiple regression, the risk of myopia (OR = 2.07; 95 % CI: 1.60 - 2.60) and hyperopia (OR = 25.38; 95 % CI: 18.70 - 34.3) was higher in the age group 65 to 75 years compared to the younger group. Conclusions: The present study provided valuable information on the prevalence of refractive errors in the adult population in south-eastern Iran. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive eye care services, particularly for older individuals and those with lower education levels. Further prospective research is warranted to explore the factors contributing to refractive errors and to develop effective strategies for its prevention and management.
Determinants of Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose in Iranian Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Fayyaz Farimah , Khosravi Sepehr , Mosallanejad Asieh , Tabatabaei-Malazy Ozra , Hashemi Nazari Seyed Saeed , Shaghaghi Maede
Published: November 2023

Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a prevalent chronic disease among children and adolescents, necessitating effective self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) levels. Understanding the determinants and factors influencing SMBG behavior is crucial for optimizing diabetes management in this population. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of SMBG and identify the determinants influencing factors in children and adolescents with T1DM. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Tehran, Iran, and included 275 participants selected through simple random sampling from the Gabric Diabetes Education Association. The inclusion criteria comprised children and adolescents aged 3 - 18 years diagnosed with T1DM for at least 6 months who were using analog or neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) and regular insulin subcutaneously. Patients using insulin pumps were excluded. Data collection involved an online questionnaire covering demographic information (e.g., age, gender, educational status, and parental occupations) as well as clinical information (number of hypoglycemic episodes, hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) levels, diabetes duration, insulin regimen, diabetes complications, glucose monitoring practices, hospitalizations, and behavioral characteristics). Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, correlation tests, and Poisson regressions, were performed using SPSS software (version 21). A significance level of P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The participants had a mean age of 10.00 ± 3.77 years, with 54.2% being males. Most of the participants (87.3%) were schoolchildren, and the mean age of diagnosis was 6.56 ± 3.73 years, with a mean duration of 44.72 ± 36.32 months. Anthropometric investigations revealed mean height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) values of 136.69 ± 21.11 cm, 37.45 ± 15.51 kg, and 18.31 ± 3.55 kg/m2, respectively. The majority of participants (93.5%) used insulin pens, and the mean daily insulin dosage was 35.34 ± 22.20 IU. Parents reported consistent glucose level monitoring in 64.7% of cases. The mean HbA1c level was 7.91 ± 1.58%. Factors such as the price and availability of glucometer strips influenced glucose level monitoring. In univariate analysis, only age and HbA1C levels showed a negative correlation; however, parents’ consistent checking showed a positive correlation with the frequency of daily, weekly, or monthly glucose checking. Conclusions: This study underscores the significance of SMBG in children and adolescents with T1DM. The findings emphasize the critical role of price and availability of glucometers and strips in achieving standard care for T1DM patients.
Antimicrobial Effects of Medicinal Plant Species on Salmonella typhimurium Strains Isolated from Poultry Feces Samples
Authors: Dehghani Mehdi , Saeidi Saeide
Published: November 2023

Background: It has been proven that plant extracts show great promise in fighting pathogenic microorganisms. This study aimed to evaluate the resistance of 20 strains of Salmonella typhimurium extracted from poultry feces against conventional antibiotics and the antibacterial activity of 10 medicinal plant extracts, including Hibiscus sabdariffa L., Capparis spinosa L., Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Eryngium planum L., Rumex acetosa L., Calotropis procera (Aiton) Dryand, Psidium guajava L., Malva sylvestris L., Urtica dioica L., and Alcea setosa Alef., against the extracted strains. Methods: The susceptibility of S. typhimurium strains against tested antibiotics was determined using disk diffusion, and the antibacterial activity of medicinal plant extracts was evaluated using well diffusion and broth microdilution assays. Results: The extracted S. typhimurium strains showed high resistance to cephalosporin (100%) and gentamicin (40%); however, all plant extracts examined in this study were influential in inhibiting the growth of the tested strains. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of tested plant extracts ranged from 6.25 to 25 mg/mL and 12.5 to 50 mg/mL, respectively. The most effective plant extracts in inhibiting bacterial growth in the agar well diffusion method were P. guajava, H. sabdariffa, and A. setosa; nevertheless, the most potent bactericidal activity was recorded for M. sylvestris and A. setosa in the broth microdilution method. The examined strains showed 80% and 85% sensitivity to the MBC of alcoholic extracts of M. sylvestris and A. setosa (50 mg/mL), respectively, which is worthy of further exploration by scientists. Conclusions: The results of this study represent the high potency of M. sylvestris and A. setosa extracts as appropriate medicinal and/or food supplements to replace ineffective antibiotics in bird breeding.
Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Ziziphora clinopodioides Essential Oil: A Review
Authors: Mazarei Zeinab
Published: November 2023

Context: Ziziphora clinopodioides is a well-known aromatic and culinary species of the genus Ziziphora. It has been used in Iranian folk medicine for healing digestive issues and fever. Extensive studies have been published on the characterization of the essential oil of this aromatic plant and its related biological properties. This study aimed to review the chemical composition and biological properties of Z. clinopodioides essential oil. Evidence Acquisition: The literature survey was performed using search engines Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed, with the search period spanning within 1990 to 2022. Results: The investigation of Z. clinopodioides essential oil composition revealed that oxygenated monoterpenoids, such as pulegone and related menthane-type structures, in addition to aromatic monoterpenoids, such as carvacrol and thymol, comprise the majority of Z. clinopodioides essential oil components. Due to the high monoterpenoid content, Z. clinopodioides essential oil possesses outstanding biological properties, including antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal activity. Conclusions: Ziziphora clinopodioides essential oil could be considered a natural, rich source of bioactive monoterpenoids encompassing potent biological activities. Therefore, based on the reported properties, it seems that Z. clinopodioides essential oil potentially has widespread industrial applications.
Why Austrian Economists Can’t Get No Respect: It Is Political
Authors: Tipler Frank , Block Walter
Published: November 2023

Austrians are the Rodney Dangerfields of economics. We can’t get no respect. Why not? On an intellectual level, our adherence for the necessary a posteriori (often termed synthetic a priori) is strongly off putting to the majority of this profession, who are in thrall to logical positivism, which adamantly rejects this type of claim. There are also divergences as regards the causes and cures for the business cycle, anti-trust, market failures such as public goods, externalities and utility. From an economic self-interest level, were this praxeological school ever to take root within the dismal science, thousands of jobs would be lost and salaries would be greatly lowered. It may be that for both of these reasons, Austrianism is deemed a “cult”. We argue that Austrian economics is far more based on modern mathematics and physics than is mainstream economics.
AL-‘URF SOLUSI ISLAM DALAM MENGHADAPI KEMAJEMUKAN DARI MASA KE MASA
Authors: Hidayat Asep Dadang , Mulyadi Mulyadi , Gozaly Ahmad Yusdi , Firmansyah Ramdani
Published: November 2023

This study aims to analyze and describe the rules of al-'Urf as an Islamic solution in dealing with pluralism in the present and the future. This qualitative research is included in research that uses descriptive analytical methods, with normative and anthropological legal research approaches. Data was collected using literature study techniques that prioritized the principle of usability. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using qualitative data analysis techniques through stages; studying, reducing, correcting, interpreting, and drawing conclusions that al'Urf has a long history which is used as evidence by the scholars in establishing law, relevant to the conditions of the era, time and place and does not contradict the Shari'ah. The results of this study are expected to be a reference for further research that is more comprehensive and more actual.
The Qur'anic View on the Idea of Character Education
Authors: Fauzan Fauzan , Hairit Artamin , Ansori Raden Ahmad Muhajir , Dannur Moh. , Alfiansyah Alfiansyah
Published: November 2023

The nation's conduct and culture have evolved as a result of the dialectic of life in this century. Because globalization has both beneficial and harmful effects. Because it can influence human life in terms of behavior, society, and even creed, this detrimental impact must be stopped. Through the development of components, such as cognitive, emotive, and psychomotor, character education must be able to prepare people to deal with the changing times. For Muslims, the Qur'an serves as a universal manual that balances the development of the mind, the heart, and the spirit. Morality is the term used in Islam to describe character education. Morality is split into two categories: morality toward Allah (the Creator) and morality toward other living things. Morality toward Allah is a form of obedience in carrying out all of HIS commands and avoiding His prohibitions, such as monotheism, obeying orders, being sincere in all of one's deeds, praying to Allah and being full of hope (raja'), atoning for one's mistakes, being pleased with all of Allah's decrees, being kind to Allah's provisions, and refraining from despicable traits against Allah like shirk and kufr, among others.Morality toward other people, morality toward other living things, and morality toward the environment and the cosmos are the three categories of morality toward organisms. Morals towards other people, like being patient, apologetic, honest, gentle, inferior, spreading compassion, being obedient to parents, and others. moral principles that prioritize safeguarding and providing for other living creatures, nature, and the environment.
A Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia (Dosen) dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan di Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darussalam Kunir
Authors: Ni'mah Siti Nur , Kusumadewi Riema Afriani , Pahardik Septian Eka , Anggraeni Putri
Published: November 2023

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pelaksanaan manajemen sumber daya manusia yang ada di sekolah tinggi agama islam Darussalam kunir. Metode penelitian yang digunakan di dalam artikel ini adalah metode kualitatif. Sumber data dari penelitian ini diperoleh dari sumber wawancara dengan mengumpulkan data di lapangan untuk menguraikan fenomena di lapangan  yang berkaitan dengan manajemen sumber daya manusia. Jenis data yang digunakan di dalam artikel ini berupa data kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data pada artikel ini adalah wawancara yang dilakukan dengan pihak Ketua Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darussalam kunir dan studi literatur dengan mengumpulkan buku-buku dan jurnal yang berkaitan dengan manajemen sumber daya manusia dalam meningkatkan mutu Pendidikan di STAI Darussalam Kunir. Teknik analisis data dalam artikel ini berupa narasi. Menurut Handoko manajemen sumber daya manusia adalah penarikan, seleksi, pengembangan, pemeliharaan, dan penggunaan sumber daya manusia untuk mencapai baik tujuan-tujuan individu maupun organisasi.Hasil penelitian ini adalah bahwa manajemen sumber daya manusia dalam meningkatkaan mutu Pendidikan di STAI Darussalam Kunir sangat berperan penting dalam mengukur peningkatan hubungan dan peranan tenaga kerja agar efektif dan efisien. Pelaksanaan manajemen sumber daya manusia masih memiliki kendala diantaranya terkait keterbatasan dosen,pengelolaan masih baru dan keterbatasan pihak luar dan juga dari segi pembiayaan untuk peningkatan mutu.
A UNDERSTANDING OF HADITH BASED ON SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
Authors: Ulum Bachrul , Fatmawati Fatmawati
Published: November 2023

Grasping hadith in any methodology, including the humanistic angle, will empower new translations that adjust to the circumstances and circumstances of the times. This becomes critical when strict issues can't be settled absolutely literarily.

Taking care of issues in a specific period expects that there be an adjustment of understanding of hadith texts in light of existing real factors. So the unbending nature of importance won't happen, and on second thought the normal adaptability, without setting to the side the current standards.

With the goal that the significance of mahram in examining this hadith requires an adjustment of the importance contained in that. The job of ladies at the hour of the Prophet was not equivalent to that of ladies in the current period. The contribution of ladies in friendly, social and financial perspectives expects ladies to have a major offer in propelling world progress. Not just around the kitchen region, beddings and wells. So the significance of mahram isn't simply private yet coordinated to the security framework that is felt by ladies in their wellbeing
wakalah WAKALAH BI AL-ISTISMAR SEBAGAI SOLUSI INVESTASI
Authors: Sholihah Nurlailiyah Aidatus , Nurcahyati Mely , Suhendar Fikry Ramadhan
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to analyze the urgency of the wakalah bi al-istismar contract in increasing investment. Wakalah bi al-istismar is a representative agreement carried out to make investments in certain fields. This research method uses qualitative methods with literature study as the approach. The data source is in the form of literature publications related to wakalah bi al-istismar. The type of data is in the form of written narratives or documents contained in publication sources related to investment and wakalah bi al-istismar. The data collection technique was carried out by tracking sources of publications related to wakalah bi al-istismar. The data analysis technique is descriptive, namely explaining the wakalah bi al-istismar contract and then analyzing it regarding the urgency of the contract in investment. This article finds that the wakalah bi al-istismar agreement can be a solution for novice investors who do not yet have expertise in the field of company analysis or investment they are pursuing. Wakalah bi al-istimar is carried out by the investor giving authority to the investment manager to invest the amount of funds authorized by him. Thus, the investment manager has full control over the investment funds under his control.
EVALUASI PROGRAM SURAT IZIN MENGEMUDI (SIM) NASIONAL PRESISI DI DITLANTAS POLDA METRO JAYA
Authors: Agusfian Pranata Andi
Published: November 2023

Program SIM Nasional Presisi (SINAR) telah mendorong digitalisasi layanan perizinan mengemudi (SIM) di Indonesia melalui integrasi teknologi tak terkecuali di Ditlantas Polda Metro Jaya. Namun, meskipun program ini memberikan kemudahan dengan layanan online, terdapat tantangan seperti preferensi masyarakat yang masih cenderung menggunakan layanan offline. Evaluasi melalui pendekatan dinilai CIPP dapat membantu dalam memahami konteks, alokasi sumber daya, proses implementasi, serta dampak keseluruhan program untuk menemukan cara memperbaiki layanan SIM, mengurangi kepadatan di lokasi pelayanan, dan meningkatkan keselamatan lalu lintas. Oleh karena itu pendekatan CIPP dalam evaluasi ini diimplementasikan secara menyeluruh ada Program SINAR (SIM Nasional Presisi). Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah Teori Evaluasi Kebijakan, Konsep Evaluasi Program, Konsep Program SIM Nasional Presisi dan Model Evaluasi Program CIPP, Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Program SIM Nasional Presisi (SINAR), inisiatif digitalisasi Sistem Administrasi Manunggal Satu Atap (Samsat) Korlantas Polri, diperkenalkan untuk meningkatkan layanan pembuatan SIM dengan mempercepat proses, mengurangi antrian, dan meminimalisir penyalahgunaan SIM melalui aplikasi SIM Online. Meskipun memberi manfaat besar, program ini menghadapi tantangan teknis, termasuk gangguan aplikasi SINAR dan kendala pengiriman SIM melalui PT. Pos Indonesia. Evaluasi menggunakan pendekatan CIPP terbukti membantu menganalisis berbagai aspek program untuk perbaikan efektivitas. Program SIM Nasional Presisi di Ditlantas Polda Metro Jaya memanfaatkan teknologi canggih untuk meningkatkan efisiensi, kualitas layanan, edukasi masyarakat, dan kepatuhan terhadap regulasi. Evaluasi dengan CIPP membandingkan kualitas layanan antara program tersebut, menyoroti perbedaan dan area perbaikan.
The Dangers of Bad History as a Source of Liberal Bias: Comment on Winegard et al. (2023)
Authors: Ferguson Christopher J.
Published: November 2023

Many social science researchers are liberals and progressives. Many published research studies also happen to support liberal and progressive narratives. This is even true for published research articles which might be fairly interpreted as insulting of conservatives such as referring to them as racist or unintelligent. Is this a coincidence? In a series of impressive studies, Winegard et al. (2023) demonstrate that political bias influences liberals’ perceptions and that, in the quest for finding equality, liberals assign greater moral worth to minority groups than majority. These findings have important implications for recent revisionist history approaches within education, and potential misinformation spread among youth in schools.
Perancangan Sistem Penyiraman Tanaman Otomatis Berbasis TDR CN101A Dengan Tegangan 12v Di Kebun Politeknik Negeri Ketapang
Authors: Allkadri Syarif Ishak
Published: November 2023

Penyiraman tanaman yang efektif dan efisien sangat penting dalam menjaga keberhasilan pertumbuhan tanaman. Dalam penelitian ini, sebuah sistem penyiraman tanaman otomatis dikembangkan menggunakan TDR CN101A dengan tegangan 12V di kebun Politeknik Negeri Ketapang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk merancang dan mengimplementasikan sistem penyiraman otomatis yang dapat mengatur jadwal penyiraman tanpa kehadiran manusia secara langsung. Penelitian ini menggunakan TDR CN101A sebagai modul kontrol waktu digital untuk mengatur jadwal penyiraman. Sistem ini didukung oleh sebuah pompa air 12V yang akan menyuplai air ke tanaman sesuai dengan jadwal yang telah ditentukan. Selain itu, relay 12V digunakan untuk mengendalikan pompa air dengan menggunakan sinyal dari TDR CN101A. Sistem ini dirancang untuk mengatasi masalah dalam mengatur jadwal penyiraman dan mengurangi kebutuhan akan intervensi manusia secara langsung. Dengan menggunakan TDR CN101A, pengguna dapat mengatur jadwal penyiraman sesuai dengan kebutuhan tanaman. Selain itu, pengguna juga dapat dengan mudah mengubah jadwal sesuai dengan perubahan kondisi tanaman. Penelitian ini dilakukan di kebun Politeknik Negeri Ketapang dengan tujuan menerapkan sistem penyiraman otomatis yang efisien dan praktis. Data pengamatan dan hasil pengujian akan dianalisis untuk mengevaluasi kinerja sistem penyiraman otomatis dan efektivitasnya dalam menjaga kelembaban tanah yang sesuai untuk pertumbuhan tanaman. Diharapkan bahwa hasil dari penelitian ini dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam pengembangan sistem penyiraman otomatis yang lebih efisien dan dapat diimplementasikan dalam skala yang lebih luas. Sistem ini dapat digunakan sebagai dasar untuk mengembangkan solusi penyiraman tanaman otomatis yang lebih canggih dan berdaya guna di masa depan.

 

Kata kunci: Sistem penyiraman otomatis, TDR CN101A, pompa air 12V, kebun Politeknik Negeri Ketapang.
Peran Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan di SDS Islam Terpadu Sulthoniyah Sambas
Authors: Mimi Mariana  , Purniadi Putra  , Jaelani
Published: November 2023

Educational institutions require planned handling by utilizing educational resources so that the results achieved are optimal, effective and efficient. Optimizing the use of educational resources requires a good leadership role, therefore the results of research on the role of the principal's leadership in improving the quality of education at the Sulthoniyah Sambas Integrated Islamic School are that the role of the principal is: The role of the principal as an educator, namely that the principal consistently guides teachers by carrying out workshops, education staff, students, developing all staff and providing good examples in the learning process.