bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Four-year Retrospective Review of Buruli Ulcer Disease in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Ucho Ejiroghene Clitt , Ochei Oboratare
Published: November 2023

Background: Buruli Ulcer (BU) is a debilitating necrotic cutaneous infection, scattered across the universe, but has received less attention  when compared with other infectious diseases. It is endemic in some Nigeria states including Delta State, but there is a dearth  of published data on BU in Delta State. This knowledge gap necessitated this study, which aimed to ascertain the pattern, distribution and  clinical characteristics of BU cases in Delta State, Nigeria.

Methods: This study is a four-year retrospective review from 2018 – 2021. A proforma was designed to retrieve all records of suspected  and confirmed cases of BU in the Delta State BU registry from 2018 – 2021. Data obtained were entered and analysed using SPSS version  23.0.

Results: Among the 163 suspected BU cases retrieved from the register, 52 (32%) were confirmed positive using the Polymerase  Chain Reaction (PCR) technique. The confirmed cases were distributed in 16 (64%) of the 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state.  There was a marked decline in the number of cases from 2018 to 2020 and a slight increase in 2021. Nearly all confirmed cases (98.1%)  presented as ulcers and were mainly located in the lower limbs (80.8%). The lesions were mostly the category III type (63.5%), while 90.4%  of those affected had limitations of movement in the affected area.

Conclusion: BU is present in Delta State of Nigeria, with the  majority of cases presenting to health facilities late. Thus, active surveillance activities by BU control agencies to enhance early case   detection is recommended.
Morphological identification of the whizzling sand snake: Psammophis sibilans in Zaria, Northwestern Nigeria
Authors: Yusuf P. O. , Sani D. , Philip M. A. , Oyetunde J. S. , Ada G. , Shuaibu I. E. , Isaac A. O. , Yusuf U. , Ebinbi Maurice Ajagun E. M.
Published: November 2023

Background: Despite extensive research on snakes, although subject to some variation and ignored by many authors, scarce information is available on the morphology of Psammophis Sibilans.

Objectives: This research aimed to study the morphological characterization of Psammophis Sibilans in Zaria, Northwestern Nigeria, as a basis for its morphological identification which may be extrapolated or used as baseline data to show the reliability of scale count in species determination of Psammophis Sibilans.

Methods: Active capture methods were used on free-range snakes and scales were counted to distinguish between the families, generic and specific levels.

Results: The result showed that on the head shield, the loreal [1.0±0.00], pre-nasal[2.0±0.00], internasal[2.0±0.00],preocular[4.0±0.00],supraocular[2.0±0.00],frontal[1.0±0.00], parietal[2.0±0.00] were all the same for all the population studied (n = 20). The dorsal scale [18.00±0.00], and anal plate [1.00±0.00] were also the same for all the snakes studied while the ventral scales [173±2.83], and tail scales [191.30±1.76] showed significant differences within the group. For the zoometric parameters, the body length [85.33±0.44], mid-circumference [7.40±0.10], head length [3.50±0.29], and tail length [32.17±0.17] all showed significant differences within and between the population except for the head width [1.00±0.00].

In conclusion: The head shields are more reliable in the identification of Psamophis sibilans than the zoometric parameters studied, except for the head width. We also discovered a significant variation in the loreal head shield which was just one for all the population studied as opposed to studies from Egypt and Ethiopia where a range of one to two was reported.
STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS OF MARKETING ACTIVITIES OF AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: Bondarenko Valerii , Lutsii Оlexander , Lutsii Ivan , Riabchyk Alla , Vyshnivska Bogdana , Nahorna Olena , Barylovych Olena , Timchenko Olga , Golovnina Olena , Збарський Василь Кузьмич , Авраменко Роман Федорович , Степанець Ігор Павлович , Мастило Андрій Федорович , Майстренко Володимир Ігорович
Published: November 2023

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Development of Water Management System Used IoT in Oil Palm Plantations
Authors:   Robotics Engineering Department, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Torasa Chonmapat , Sermsri Nichanant
Published: November 2023

The objective of this research was to develop a prototype of a water management system in an oil palm plantation using the Internet of Things (IoT) and solar energy to be used with the automatic watering controller. In this research, the Internet of Things (IoT) was utilized to control automatic watering in an oil palm plantation by using soil moisture sensors to control the on-off of the automatic watering system, which can reduce labor and use the right amount of water. In addition, it can also display moisture, temperature, pH, and macronutrients of plants such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the soil through the Blynk application on a smartphone. The users can control the operation of the automatic watering controller from any location, at any time, that connected a Wi-Fi signal to the Internet network. This automatic watering controller used solar energy by installing a water supply system with 22 sprinklers covering an area of 70 x 45 meters. The test results showed that the automatic watering controller can control the opening and closing of water distribution with 100% accuracy. The soil moisture content after watering had the same average moisture content covering the study area. The automatic watering control and the water distribution system are designed to be suitable for application in oil palm plantations where crops are planted between rows of oil palm trees, for example, peppers, and gnetum gnemon.
Criando uma aplicação Web interativa com R e Shiny
Authors: Ryan Yann
Published: November 2023

Esta lição demonstra como construir um mapa interativo na web usando R e a biblioteca Shiny. Na lição, será projetado e implementado um aplicativo simples, que consiste num controlo deslizante que permite ao usuário selecionar um intervalo de datas e exibir um conjunto de pontos correspondentes num mapa interativo.
Tiborc a boncasztalon. Storyline-ok használata az átírás során
Authors:   University of Pécs, Mohácsi István
Published: November 2023

The plot of a play is never an untangled Gordian knot, but rather a web, a multitude of threads: stories interwoven. If we want to change the play, we have to go back to the basics: we have to break the plot down into story threads. This is part of a logical system. In the rewrite, we use three basic rules to ensure that the characters follow the most tragic path possible throughout the play. I take an example of this from Bank Ban, the first of Hungarian national plays. Looking at Tiborc’s four scenes, we find that Tiborc is a very simple character, not changing at all throughout the play. By going through the three basic rules of rewriting, I will show how Tiborc’s character can be changed and made tragic in a way that does not actually change the play as a whole, rather, it makes it stronger.
Pembuatan pakan fermentasi limbah jagung dengan supleman probiotik untuk meningkatkan performa sapi
Authors: Ningsih Wulan Ade Irma , Ningsih Wulan A. I. , Tahir Muh.
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT 
Feed is material that can be eaten, digested and absorbed either in whole or in part and does not cause poisoning or does not interfere with the health of livestock that consume it. Corn plant waste is the entire corn plant including stalks, leaves and young corn which are generally harvested at the age of 65-75 days. Fermentation of feed is a way of processing animal feed through an ammonia process to maintain the nutritional content in animal feed such as forage which can last for a longer time without reducing the nutrient content contained in the feed. Fermented feed production lasts for 14 days using probiotic supplements (EM4) and molasses. The purpose of this counseling is to find out the level of knowledge of farmers/breeders about making fermented corn plant waste feed. The methods used in this counseling are lectures, discussions, and demonstrations using a group approach. The increase in knowledge owned by farmers is quite significant and the effectiveness of increasing farmer knowledge (EPP) is included in the criteria of being quite effective.
 Keywords: Corn waste; Fermentation; Feed; Probiotic supplements
 
ABSTRAK
Pakan adalah bahan yang dapat dimakan, dicerna dan diserap baik secara keseluruhan atau sebagian dan tidak menimbulkan keracunan atau tidak mengganggu kesehatan ternak yang mengkonsumsinya. Limbah tanaman jagung adalah seluruh tanaman jagung termasuk batang, daun, dan buah jagung muda yang umumnya dipanen pada umur tanaman 65-75 hari. Fermentasi pakan merupakan satu cara pengolahan pakan ternak yang melalui proses amoniasi untuk menjaga kandungan nutrisi dalam pakan ternak seperti hijauan yang dapat bertahan dalam waktu yang lebih lama tanpa mengurangi kandungan nutrisi yang terdapat dalam pakan. Pembuatan pakan fermentasi berlangsung selama 14 hari menggunakan suplemen probiotik (EM4) dan molasses. Tujuan dilakukannya penyuluhan ini yaitu untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan petani/peternak  tentang pembuatan pakan fermentasi limbah tanaman jagung. Metode yang digunakan dalam penyuluhan ini adalah ceramah, diskusi, dan demostrasi cara dengan  pendekatan secara berkelompok. Peningkatan pengetahuan yang dimiliki petani cukup signifikan dan efektifitas peningkatan pengetahuan petani (EPP) masuk kedalam kriteria cukup efektif.
Kata kunci: Fermentasi; Limbah jagung; Pakan; Suplemen probiotik
O CRESCIMENTO DO EMPREENDEDORISMO EM SAÚDE
Authors: Castro Roberta Araújo de , Pereira Adilma dos Santos Brito , Araújo Camila Sabino de , Santos Jackelyne de Souza dos , Costa Vitória Gonçalves de Lima
Published: November 2023

O mercado da saúde está em pleno crescimento. A tecnologia tem se aprimorado e se tornado mais disponível, desta forma, organizações tem sido estimuladas por empreendedores a focar nas áreas de serviços da saúde e afins, visando a grandiosidade desse mercado em ascensão. Nesse contexto surge e amplia cada vez mais a competitividade de empresas no ramo da saúde, reforçando o valor do empreendedor nos serviços dessa abrangência e o estudo dessa questão. Há uma verdadeira alteração nos tempos atuais quando se fala em saúde, os próprios profissionais têm se interessado em empreender e pôr em prática meios de facilitar a sua vida e dos pacientes- clientes em questão. Pode-se antever o que será necessário tanto para os cuidados presentes quanto os que possivelmente serão posteriormente. Outro ponto importante é a melhoria de modelos de abordagens, diagnósticos, tratamentos, acompanhamento, superando modelos anteriores. Deixa-se de lado a hierarquização de uma equipe para alcançar mais eficiência e observar formas de pensar e agir diferentes e complementares. Com base nesse contexto, o objetivo desse artigo é mostrar o crescimento de novas e diferentes abordagens de marketing na saúde para uso potencial em organizações, proporcionando benefícios mútuos, incluindo vantagens competitivas importantes.
PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI E-COMMERCE UNTUK PENINGKATAN PENJUALAN ONLINE
Authors: Asyifah Alifiatun , Syafi'i Akhmad , Hanipah Hanipah , Ispiyani Syipa
Published: November 2023

Peningkatan teknologi dan penetrasi internet telah mengubah lanskap bisnis secara signifikan, dengan bisnis e-commerce menjadi salah satu kekuatan pendorong ekonomi digital saat ini. Dalam konteks ini, pengembangan aplikasi e-commerce menjadi kunci untuk meningkatkan penjualan online dan memenangkan persaingan di pasar yang semakin kompetitif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan mengembangkan aplikasi e-commerce yang efektif dan inovatif untuk meningkatkan penjualan online. Penelitian ini mencakup analisis pasar, identifikasi preferensi pelanggan, serta pemahaman mendalam tentang tantangan dan peluang dalam bisnis e-commerce. Melalui pendekatan desain yang berfokus pada pengguna, aplikasi e-commerce ini akan dirancang untuk memberikan pengalaman belanja online yang lebih nyaman, aman, dan menarik bagi pelanggan. Selain itu, aplikasi ini akan mencakup fitur-fitur seperti sistem pembayaran yang terintegrasi, manajemen inventaris yang efisien, serta strategi pemasaran online yang terarah. Dengan implementasi aplikasi e-commerce yang sukses, diharapkan peningkatan penjualan online dapat dicapai, serta meningkatnya loyalitas pelanggan dan ekspansi bisnis. Hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi panduan bagi pelaku bisnis yang ingin memanfaatkan potensi bisnis online dan memperkuat keberadaan mereka dalam dunia e-commerce yang terus berkembang
Ảnh hưởng của chế phẩm vi sinh chứa vi khuẩn quang dưỡng không lưu huỳnh màu tía cố định đạm, hòa tan lân đến sinh trưởng và sinh khối cây mồng tơi (Basella alba L.)
Authors: Lý Ngọc Thanh Xuân , Nguyễn Tuấn Anh , Lưu Thị Yến Nhi , Nguyễn Quốc Khương
Published: November 2023

Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu nhằm đánh giá hiệu quả của chế phẩm vi sinh chứa vi khuẩn quang dưỡng không lưu huỳnh màu tía (PNSB) có khả năng cố định đạm (N) và hòa tan lân vô cơ (P), Rhodopseudomonas palustris TLS06, VNW02, VNW64 và VNS89 (CPVS-NP) đến sinh trưởng và khối lượng cây mồng tơi. Thí nghiệm được bố trí khối hoàn toàn ngẫu nhiên với 5 nghiệm thức, 4 lần lặp lại, mỗi lần lặp lại tương ứng một chậu. Trong đó, nghiệm thức (i) bón 100% N, P so với khuyến cáo, (ii) bón 75% N, P kết hợp CPVS-NP, (iii) bón 50% N, P kết hợp CPVS-NP, (iv) bón CPVS-NP nhưng không bón phân hóa học, (v) không bổ sung CPVS-NP và không bón phân hóa học. Nghiên cứu cho thấy bổ sung CPVS-NP chứa vi khuẩn cố định đạm và hòa tan lân, R. palustris TLS06, VNW02, VNW64 và VNS89 kết hợp bón 75% N, P vẫn duy trì sinh trưởng gồm chiều dài lá, và chiều dài rễ (10,0 và 22,7 cm, theo thứ tự), tăng chiều rộng lá (22,0 so với 20,5 cm, theo cùng thứ tự) ở thời điểm 30 ngày sau gieo so với nghiệm thức bón 100% N, P theo khuyến cáo (10,4 và 23,6 cm) nhưng chưa tăng chiều cao cây, sinh khối tươi và sinh khối khô cây mồng tơi.
Sử dụng 17α – hydroxy - 20β -dihydroprogesteron (17,20p) và progesteron (p) kích thích sinh sản cá diếc Cyprinus auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) bằng liều tiêm quyết định
Authors: Lê Văn Dân , Ngô Thị Phương Anh
Published: November 2023

Sau khi tiêm liều sơ bộ bằng 10 μg LRH-A3 và 6 mg DOM cho 1 kg cá cái, liều tiêm quyết định trên cá diếc đã thử nghiệm với 2 loại steroid: 17α,20β-dihydroxyprogesteron (17,20 P) và Progesteron (P) để tìm ra liều tối ưu. Thí nghiệm 1 và 2 đã xác định được liều tối ưu là 3 mg (17,20 P)/kg cá và 15 mg (P)/kg cá, để kích thích cá diếc chín và rụng trứng. Thí nghiệm 3, so sánh các liều tối ưu của 17,20 P và P với loại và liều chất kích thích đang sử dụng tại địa phương (40 µg LRH-A3 + 24 mg DOM)/kg cá. Cá đực tham gia sinh sản được kích thích bằng cách tiêm tổ hợp (16,7 μg LRH-A3 + 10 mg DOM)/kg cá, tiêm cùng lúc với liều quyết định ở cá cái. Các thí nghiệm được lặp lại 3 lần. Kết quả so sánh liều tối ưu cho thấy 17,20 P có năng suất cá bột cao nhất, tiếp đến là P và sau cùng là tổ hợp chất kích thích đang sử dụng tại địa phương (LRH-A3 + DOM).
Dan Kedudukan Menuntut Ilmu Dalam Islam (Majelis Taklim)
Authors: Al-Muthmainnah  , Setiawan Aan
Published: November 2023

Abstract
In the 4.0 era which will lead towards the industrial session 5.0, the institutions and Islamic education experience significant progress. In everyday life, the issues often arise in the atmosphere of society whose background is not from an educator or instructor and is classified as a layman or lacks Islamic knowledge. In the midst of the emergence of broadcasts on social media, lecture content that can be accessed at any time only applies to the urban or suburban community level, while rural communities who have not been touched by internet access cannot enjoy this. Meanwhile, in the perspectives of  Islam, seeking religious knowledge (syar’i) is very important for the servant in order to distinguish which things are allowed and what are prohibited in islam. In this paper, the focus is on discussing the primacy of studying in Islam using a library research approach, namely by collecting data, literature, and reference books that are considered to be related to the themes discussed. The results of this study are the primacy and position of studying in islam based on the description of Hadist that have been agreed upon by the authenticity scholars both in matan and sanad are obligatory (highly recommended).
Keywords: The primacy of science, source of science
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Siti Nurfazila  , Fitra ferniati
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi tentang “ pengaruh media sosial terhdap pendidikan karakter: analisis terhadap prilaku siswa SMAN2 Bengkalis”. Dengan tujuan masalah dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh penggunaan media sosial terhadap pendidikan karakter peserta didik SMAN2 Bengakalis. Metode dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pengumpulan data yaitu menggunakan penyebaran angket, observasi dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis regresi dengan jumlah populasi dalam penlitian ini yaitu sebanyak 154 siswa dan sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 25 peserta didik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang penulis paparkan menunjukkan bahwa ada penggunaan penggunaan media sosial terhadap pendidikan karakter pada perserta didik. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan nilai t hitung 1.952 dibandingkan t table 1.713 dengan demikian, penggunaan media sosial  mempunyai pengaruh yang cukup kuat terhadap terhadap pendidikan karakter di SMAN2 Bengkalis.
Kata Kunci: Penggunaan Media sosial, Pendidikan Karakter.
ANALYSIS OF THE SPATIAL ASSOCIATION OF FUMAGINA (Capnodium spp.) AND GREEN SCALE (Coccus viridis) IN COFFEE IN SULTEPEC, MEXICO
Authors: Ruiz-Orta Alfredo , Tapia-Rodríguez Atenas , Figueroa-Figueroa Dulce Karen , Ramírez-Dávila José Francisco
Published: November 2023

The coffee crop (Coffea arabica L.) presents phytosanitary problems that can be economically significant if not properly managed, such as green scale (Coccus viridis) and fumagina (Capnodium spp.). Geostatistics is a tool that allows the producer to make optimal, timely, and accurate decisions for the integrated management of these problems. The objective of the research was to analyze the distribution and spatial association of fumagina and green scale in the coffee crop in Sultepec, State of Mexico, Mexico. During the first semester of 2022, random coffee plots were marked and geo-referenced for sampling. Several methods were used to obtain the spatial distribution of fumagina and green scale. The results showed fits of Gaussian, exponential, and mostly spherical geostatistical models, which represent an aggregate distribution and an association of these problems with each other. The estimation of the infested and infected area for both problems was obtained using the ordinary kriging method, revealing the presence of foci of infection and infestation. In plot three, it was identified that these are maintained and increase as the sampling progresses, finding a high degree of dependence and spatial stability. It is concluded that the populations of green scale and fumagina have an r value of 0.70, indicating a high association and correlation between them, which leads to a spatial distribution and possible management of targeted control of these phytosanitary problems and, in turn, sustainable management of the crop.
Analysis of Macronutrient Intake and the Incidence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in Pregnant Women in Stunting Village, Argamakmur Sub-District, North Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu Province
Authors:   Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health Bengkulu, Yunita Yunita , Pravita Ayu ,   Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health Bengkul, Natan Okdi ,   Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health Bengkulu, Suryani Desri ,   Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health Bengkulu
Published: November 2023

Background: The nutritional requirements of pregnant women significantly rise compared to their non-pregnant state, and failing to meet these heightened needs can lead to the development of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED). This study was designed to investigate macronutrient intake and the prevalence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in pregnant women residing in the Stunting Village area of Argamakmur Sub-District, North Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu Province. Materials/Methods: This study was of a quantitative nature, employing a cross-sectional design. The population comprised all 165 pregnant women in Argamakmur Sub-District, North Bengkulu Regency, with a sample of 60 pregnant women selected through cluster sampling techniques. Data collection involved the use of a 3 x 24-hour food recall questionnaire. The analysis of the data was performed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate methods. Result: The findings of this study indicated that over 50% of pregnant women had insufficient carbohydrate intake (56.7%), and 50% had inadequate protein intake, while 58.3% had deficient fat intake. There was a significant relationship between carbohydrate intake and the occurrence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in pregnant women, as well as between protein intake and CED in pregnant women. Similarly, there was a significant relationship between fat intake and the incidence of CED in pregnant women in Argamakmur Sub-District, North Bengkulu Regency, with a p-value less than 0.05. Conclusion: Carbohydrate intake, protein intake, and fat intake are all associated with the occurrence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in pregnant women. This underscores the importance of enhancing health services to provide nutritional education concerning maternal dietary intake during pregnancy. Such efforts aim to ensure that pregnant women consistently consume food that aligns with their nutritional requirements
Gist Tumor Manifested with Digestive Tract Bleeding: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors:   Mexican Social Security Institute – General Hospital of Zone No. 33. Department of Internal Medicine. Monterrey, Nuevo León, México, Ruiz Ravelo Rodolfo Martín , Fernández Rivera José de Jesús ,   Mexican Social Security Institute – General Hospital of Zone No. 33. Department of Internal Medicine. Monterrey, Nuevo León, Molinar Lechuga Marcela ,   Mexican Social Security Institute – General Hospital of Zone No. 33. Department of Internal Medicine. Monterrey, Nuevo León, De Lira Perla Karina Hernández ,   Mexican Social Security Institute –General Hospital of Zone No. 33. Department of Internal Medicine. Monterrey, Nuevo León, México, Jaime Toledo Nancy ,   University of Guadalajara. General Medicine. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
Published: November 2023

Los tumores del estroma gastrointestinal son conocidos como las neoplasias mesenquimales más comunes, sin embargo, solo representan menos del 3% de las neoplasias gastrointestinales malignas. Sus síntomas, evaluación bioquímica y diagnóstico por imágenes son variables e inespecíficos y dependen de la ubicación y tamaño del tumor al momento del diagnóstico, los análisis histopatológicos e inmunohistoquímicos son necesarios para un diagnóstico certero en un 95% en la mayoría de los casos. Estos tumores expresan actividad tirosina quinasa, por lo que si no es posible la resección completa del tumor o en aquellos tumores con alto riesgo de recurrencia, puede estar indicado el manejo con inhibidores de la tirosina quinasa (imatinib), lo que ha mejorado significativamente el pronóstico de la enfermedad.
A Conceptual Design of a Novel Multi-Hexagonal Beta Applicator Intended to Treat Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
Authors:   Division of Medical Physics, Institute of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Paiva Eduardo De
Published: November 2023

Due to its short range in tissue and high dose gradient beta radiation may be used to the therapy of small and superficial skin lesions. In this short study a conceptual design of a novel multi-hexagonal beta applicator loaded with Yttrium-90 is presented. Calculations of dose rates around the applicator area performed using the beta-point source dose function formalism and initial results show that over 90\% of the beta radiation energy from the multi-hexagonal applicator loaded with Yttrium-90 is absorbed in the first layers of the skin tissue. Results show that the multi-hexagonal beta applicator has the potential to be used in the brachytherapy treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers.
Gender Specified In-Hospital Outcome after Left Atrial Appendage Closure with a Dual Occlusive Mechanism Device
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, BundeswehrZentralkrankenhaus Koblenz, Rübenacherstr. 170, 56072 Koblenz, Germany, Heinrich Jaroslaw , Omran Heyder ,   Department of Internal Medicine, GFO Kliniken Bonn, Robert-Koch-Str. 1, 53115 Bonn, Germany
Published: November 2023

Background: Recent studies have suggested an increased rate of adverse events in women following left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), particularly with dual occlusive mechanism devices. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate gender disparities in in-hospital adverse events and short-term device-related outcomes in an experienced center using dual occlusive mechanism devices exclusively. Methods: In a single-center retrospective study, patients who received dual occlusive mechanism devices (Amplatzer cardiac plug and Amulet) were analyzed. We assessed gender differences in patient characteristics, LAAO indications, procedural data, in-hospital complications, and short-term device-related outcomes in the form of one-month follow-up transesophageal echocardiography. Results: Among 474 patients, 211 (45%) were women. At device implantation, women were significantly older (77.45±6.98 years vs. 75.89±7.26; p = 0.01), with higher CHA2DS2Vasc scores (5.03±1.46 vs. 4.28±1.51; p < 0.01) and lower HASBLED scores (3.78±1.06 vs. 4.03±1.12; p = 0.01) compared to men. Men had a higher prevalence of coronary artery disease (52% vs. 32%; p < 0.01). LAAO indications did not significantly differ. Device success was 99% in men and 98% in women (p = 0.75). In-hospital complications, including deaths, major bleedings, and pericardial effusion, did not significantly vary by gender. Rates of device-related thrombus and device closure with a residual jet ≤ 5 mm were similar. Conclusions: In a large cohort of consecutive LAAO patients at an experienced center, gender was not linked to higher in-hospital complications.
Diasporic crises make Iqbal an alien both home and abroad in Adib Khan’s Seasonal Adjustments
Authors:   Assistant Professor Dept. of English Uttara University Dhaka, Bangladesh, Zahan Ishrat
Published: November 2023

This paper attempts to portray the psychological crises of a Bengali diaspora, Iqbal Ahmed Chuadhary settled in Australia around two decades portrayed in the Seasonal Adjustments written by a Bangladeshi award-winning writer Adib Khan. A long term diasporic feeling makes Iqbal unable even to integrate and to assimilate his own native culture and religion at his native land. As a Bengali migrant, Iqbal has to encounter the changes because of different cultural environment both home and abroad. As a result, he has to undergo a psychological trauma due to his failure to cope up with any culture neither his native culture nor the foreign culture. This research study intends to focus on how the long term diaspora makes changes in the attitude to the native culture and creates a cultural gap in the mind of a Bengali expatriate. To validate the theoretical concept ‘Hybridity’ and ‘Third Space’ by Homi. K. Bhabha , a complete textual analysis is required.
“I Don’t Really Feel Prepared for This Now That We’re Talking about it”: What is Educating for College and Career Readiness in an Urban District?
Authors:   Rutgers University-Camden Department of Political Science, Benson Keith E.
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this qualitative study is to better understand how urban high schools prepare their students of color (SoC) for “college and career readiness” through asking the following: What does educating for “college and career readiness” look like? How are students being educated for “college and career readiness”, and How do students learn about and interpret “college and career readiness?” With these central questions and responses from two Greenwood City School District (GCSD)* principals and nine GCSD students, we learn the focus within the “college and career readiness” paradigm is largely dedicated to student’s college preparation and occupational exposure, but not much in the way of introducing challenging aspects of tomorrow’s occupational landscape including neoliberalism, globalization, automation, and workplace discrimination. This study concludes with recommendations that education practitioners critically deconstruct the language used to imply sufficiency of the college degree in yielding reliable, secure employment for students of color, as well as encourage more transparency with students pertaining to what likely lies ahead in the workplace of tomorrow.
Strategy for Competitive Advantage of Traditional Madura Food: Perspective from Small and Medium Enterprises in Sampang
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia, Irawati S. Anugrahini , Tahir Muhlis ,   Faculty of Science Education, University of Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
Published: November 2023

With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, various culinary business activities have begun to revive, marked by the emergence of new cafes and street culinary businesses. With the increasing number of culinary businesses in Sampang Regency, competition between these culinary businesses will be increasingly high. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the competitiveness of the culinary business in Sampang Regency. This article uses SWOT analysis to understand the competitiveness of culinary entrepreneurs in Sampang Regency. Interview sessions were conducted with 10 owners, employees or culinary business people. The results of the SWOT analysis show that the culinary business in Sampang Regency is in cell 5 on the IE Matrix. The 5th cell in the SWOT matrix is very important as it helps the organization in planning concrete actions based on the analysis findings. It enables organizations to optimize their strengths, overcome weaknesses, exploit opportunities, and confront threats in an organized and targeted manner.
Legal Administrative Review of Deviations in the Execution of State Administrative Court Decisions in Indonesia
Authors:   Master of Law, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University, Indonesia, Putri Hayati Yolanda Dwi , S.H., M.Hum Dr. Joko Setiyono ,   Master of Law, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University, Indonesia
Published: November 2023

The role of the Administrative Court in resolving disputes within the "Government Administration" in Indonesia caused by the absence of executive power has a significant impact. The State Administrative Court, Legal Proceedings Law, regulates the integration and clarification of the enforcement of State Administrative Court decisions, so the execution of the decision is genuinely dependent on the good faith of the government body or its officials in complying with the law. The problem of executing the decisions of the State Administrative Court is a common legal phenomenon. As mentioned by Paulus Effendi Lotulung, the issue of execution is present in various countries; even though multiple regulations and mechanisms regulate it, but there is still no sufficiently effective coercive legal means to force the relevant agencies or officials to comply with the decision. Several factors that cause the weakness of the execution of State Administrative Court (PTUN) decisions that have obtained legal force are as follows: First, the absence of legal regulations that require State Administrative Court officials to implement legally binding court decisions. Second, the factor of judges' reluctance to include forced monetary payments in case the relevant State Administrative Court officials do not execute the court decision. Third, the compliance factor of State Administrative Court officials in carrying out legally binding court decisions. The issue of executing State Administrative Court decisions is also related to the implementation of regional autonomy, as with regional autonomy, all regional government officials in districts/cities have extensive authority in managing their regions and inevitably use administrative decision-making methods.
Criminal Liability of Perpetrators of Criminal Acts of Sexual Harassment Against Children
Authors:   Master of Law, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University, Indonesia, Pamungkas Fika Putri , S.H., M.Hum Dr. Joko Setiyono, ,   Master of Law, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University, Indonesia
Published: November 2023

In today's world, the sustainability of children's lives, growth, and development is often threatened by actions that degrade human dignity. One of the most disturbing forms of violation of human dignity is cases of sexual harassment against children. Children are particularly vulnerable to acts of cruelty and sexual crimes. Perpetrators of sexual violence often pose a significant threat to children, even though they are aware of the legal consequences. The purpose of this writing is to explore the criminal liability for the actions of perpetrators of sexual harassment against children using a juridical-normative method. The research findings indicate that the criminal liability for sexual harassment against children can be attributed to individuals or the perpetrators themselves. This responsibility is not exempt from the burden of proof, as the elements of criminal liability must be established. Furthermore, it is crucial to consider aspects of criminal liability, such as the ability to be held accountable, guilt, and the absence of legal excuses.
Using Industry Certifications to Improve the Marketability and Skill Development of Accounting and Finance Students
Authors: Mehlhorn Joey , Cole Brittany , Hatch Laura
Published: November 2023

This article focuses on optional business certifications that students can obtain while they are completing their undergraduate degree program. These certifications can benefit students in the job market and be helpful in supplementing real world business training in curriculum and address any skill gaps. Several business certifcaitons are represented with pertinent information on the process and benefits of certificate completion. The list of certificates is not meant to be exhaustive, but gives a starting point for business faculty looking to provide opportunities for student career development.
Insurance Penetration and Interest Rate Nexus in Nigeria; an Autoregressive Distributed Lag Approach
Authors: Gospel Uruakpa Chiagoziam , Kama Kenneth C , C. Odionye Joseph , Kelechi Uzoma
Published: November 2023

This study investigated the effect of interest rate on insurance penetration in Nigeria. Interest rate is a vital monetary instrument that helps in macroeconomic stability through proper mobilization and distribution of capital. It’s adjustment affects both banking industry as well as the non – banking financial institutions such as the insurance industry. For developing countries like Nigeria with social and economic problems, the issue of risk management and insurance services as related to economic stability is relatively determined by the structural arrangement of the insurance sector and such arrangement is relative to the performance of all economic actors and the overall social environment The study used Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds test approach. Data was sourced from the central bank of Nigerian statistical bulletin for the period of 1985 to 2019. The result indicated that an increase in interest rate significantly decrease the rate of insurance penetration in both short run and long run. Other control variables used are exchange rate and inflation rate, and the result for this variables indicates that exchange rate has a significant relationship whereas inflation rate has an insignificant relationship with insurance penetration. The result of the co-integrating equation indicates that every movement into disequilibrium is corrected for within one period at a significant rate. The study therefore suggested that prior to any adjustment in the monetary policies or other economic policy, a detailed investigation should be carried out to ensure a favorable compliance of the short run and long run effect of adjusting such on the macroeconomic indices and insurance penetration.
The Mediating Effect of Employee Outcomes on the Relationship between Green Human Resource Management Practices and Firm Performance
Authors: Gichira Kennedy A. M. , Kaimenyi Catherine K. , Nkari Isaac M.
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the mediating effect of employee outcomes on the relationship between green human resource management (HRM) practices and the performance of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The study was anchored on the Guest model of HRM. It was guided by the positivist research philosophy and used a cross-sectional research design.A pilot was done in 12 firms not listed on the NSE. Reliability was ascertained through Cronbach’s coefficient and validity through expert judgement.
Methodology: Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire in a census of all the 62 NSE-listed firms. SPSS software was used to conduct descriptive and inferential statistics including Pearson correlation and simple regression analysis. The presentation of the results was in tables.
Findings: The findings revealed an indirect link between green HRM practices and firm performance through employee outcomes. This implies the presence of a mediating effect (total effect minus the direct effect ()) of 0.284. Meaning that employee outcomes partially mediated the relationship between green HRM practices and firm performance. Therefore, the null hypothesis that employee outcomes have no statistically significant mediating effect on the relationship between green HRM practices and firm performance, was rejected.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study concluded that green employee outcomes (competency, commitment, and empowerment) were present in the listed firms and led to enhanced firm performance. The study validates the Guest model of HRM illustrating that the model is applicable in the study of firm performance. The study recommends that firms should introduce green HRM practices to realise employee outcomes that engrave an eco-culture among employees linked to sustainable performance. Further areas of research are; a study exploring the mediating role of other employment outcomes on the relationship between green HRM practices and firm performance. The study contributes to green HRM research theory and practice and offers a platform for further research by HR students, scholars, and researchers. Finally, the findings would guide Human Resource Managers as they institute green HRM practices in their organisations.
THE ROLE OF JADIDS IN DEVELOPING THE PERIODIC PRINTING IN CENTRAL ASIA
Authors:   Khoja Ahmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Kaldybay Kainar , Abdrassilov Turganbay ,   International University of Tourism and Hospitality, Nurmatov Zhakhangir ,   Khoja Ahmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
Published: November 2023

The paper examines the national press activities of Jadids that marked a turning point in the enlightenment process. Then, the role of printing culture and press in raising awareness and national consciousness among the Central Asian people is analysed. Following this, the political movement of Jadidism is examined, and concludes by arguing that Jadidism was formed not only as a cultural and political movement, but also as a religious-cultural and anti-colonial movement resisting against the Soviet regime. Furthermore, this research argues that if the Jadids had not awoken the mass people by enlightenment, reform and national press, independence or national identity would not have been attained. This thesis argues that Jadidism emerged as a reactionary movement against Soviet exploitation, freedom from which, Jadids believed, could be achieved via education and national consciousness. Throughout the research, the considerable efforts of Jadids in enlightening the people through new-method learning, press activities, and a political liberation movement will be demonstrated. Then this research will conclude by reviewing the main arguments of the work conducted, emphasising the limitations and presenting some recommendations for future research.
DIGITAL LANDSCAPE OF CONTEMPORARY SUFI GROUPS IN KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Egyptian university of Islamic culture Nur-Mubarak, Temirbayev T. , Temirbayeva A. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: November 2023

Innovative technology has changed the modern world. The development and mass availability of the Internet has expanded the possibilities for people to communicate. The processes of globalization and the popularization of social networks have practically erased the borders of states. The entire social and public life of people have undergone transformation. New religious communities and cults are being created. Religious postulates are changing. Proselytism and the translation of religious ideas are carried out in a new format - online or live, that is, it becomes more accessible, there are new ways and forms of transmission of spiritual knowledge. The content of Internet sermons seems relevant for modern society, but requires separate consideration in terms of structural analysis of texts. Sufi practices in Kazakhstan are also undergoing changes. Many of the Sufi groups are actively involved in the processes of digitalization and use new technologies in religious practice. In this regard, the purpose of this article is to consider the activities of Sufi tariqats through the prism of digitalization. Accordingly, the objectives are to identify what modern technologies modern Sufis are using in Kazakhstan, the role of social networks in attracting new adherents, and the legitimacy of such practices. The article is based on materials from open sources, personal pages of Sufi leaders and their followers in social networks, as well as field materials of the authors.
ABOUT PROPHETS AND MESSENGERS IN THE TREATISE OF ABU NASR AL-FARABI "MIN AL-ASILATI AL-LAMIATI WA AL-AZHUIBATI AL-JAMI'ATI"
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh national university, Baitenova Nagima , Kizilcik Abdullah ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh national university, Khavan Aidyngul ,   Istanbul University
Published: November 2023

Article is devoted to the treatise by Abu Nasr al-Farabi " Min al-asilati al-lamiati ua al-azhuibati al-zhamiati " - "From Brilliant questions and Comprehensive answers" (оrig. مـِن الأسـئـلـة اللامـعـة و الأجـوبـة الجـامـعـة). A historical and source study analysis was carried out of the only surviving manuscript of the treatise (Hagia Sofia/4855), first recognized in the science of Farabivology and included in the bibliographic index of the works of the Second Teacher in the middle of the 20th century (1951). He topic, structure and content of the treatise are defined. The religious views of Abu Nasr al-Farabi take their place among the diverse theoretical teachings of al-Farabi, who studied many fields of science from philosophy and logic. One aspect of the worldview of a thinker who lived in the famous medieval period lies in the ancient scientific tradition, but, on the other hand, the sciences of religion, such as the Koran, prophecies, Muslim law, which appeared in the Golden Age (Muslim Renaissance), had a great influence on his views. The various development by a scientist of the content of the classification of sciences based by Aristotle in the Muslim East was directly related to the beginning of the formation of religion as a science, which was a main element of the spiritual culture of that time. The treatise "Min al asilati al-lamiati..." which we took as the object of study, is based on the narratives written about the prophets and their life in the Quran. The article clarifies the views of Abu Nasr al-Farabi about the prophets and envoys sent by Allah, hadith and narratives about their lives, as well as historical events in the history of Islam and the verses of the Quran related to each event.
THE ROLE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION IN THE MODERN CULTURAL AND INFORMATION SPACE
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Sariyeva Albina , Jumasseitova Assel ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Zholdubayeva Azhar ,   Kazakh-British technical university
Published: November 2023

The digital transformation of processes and technologies in the economy, society, and, of course, education is a fact. The new reality is inexorably conquering whole areas of life, turning privacy into a ghost of the past, completely blurring statuses, borders, and distances between people, «compressing» time, and making almost any information available for learning, work, and recreation. «Digital solutions» to help educational establishments’ development have their origins in the problem of the introduction of information and communication technology, as well as the even earlier problem of the use of technological tools in educational establishments. In a sense, it is one of the directions of technological progress. In the aftermath of the education pandemic, some events have not yet been fully studied and understood by us - the real and virtual «flow» of students from schools to the online space, the transformation of teaching methods, ambivalent attitude to gadgets, the collapse of «traditional» learning and memorization of learning material by children, the saturation of educational establishments with electronic tools and resources. The purpose of the study was to determine the role of distance learning in the modern educational process. A survey was conducted among teachers and students to determine regional readiness for digital learning. According to the results of the survey, it was found that the educational sphere of Kazakhstan is ready to adopt distance learning and use Blended learning in learning.
NATIONAL IDEOLOGY AND KAZAKH WORLDVIEW
Authors:   M.H. Dulati Taraz regional university, Tairova Bagila , Musabekova Gaukhar ,   M.H. Dulati Taraz regional university, Bekenova Zhumagul ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: November 2023

The place and role of national ideology in the history of mankind at the world level were considered in detail, the importance of facets that overlap with new levels of modern requirements was studied on the basis of the philosophy of history. The requirements of this past society and the challenges of today to humanity determine the purpose of the difference between the old system and the new system, the vital aspects of the national ideology, national spirituality and political and cultural ties are considered trends in a new modernization at the international level.