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Analisis Resiko Keamanan Informasi Website Repository Digital Library Menggunakan Framework ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002: Studi Kasus Perguruan tinggi X
Authors: Primaranti Jenyta , Setyowardhani Aulia Faradilla , Nurlela Ida , Ghrandiaz Valerian , Yulhendri Yulhendri
Published: December 2023

The continuous evolution of digital repositories in the era of globalization, especially in context of higher education digital libraries, poses security risks that raise concerns among users. Existence of sensitive user data that requires protection by universities adds to this concern. This research aims to conduct comprehensive analysis of information security risks associated with digital library repository websites. This research seeks to identify potential vulnerabilities, threats that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital assets stored in repositories. Through detailed risk analysis, this research provides actionable insights and recommendations to improve the information security posture of digital libraries using the ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002 IT governance framework specifically tailored to information security standards. This research uses a literature review and interviews with responsible parties at the University of X's digital library repository. Findings show that the use of tools such as Acunetix helps identify vulnerabilities in web repositories. Risk mitigation in digital library web repositories involves the application of ISO/IEC 27001, 27002 standards, which results in specific risk mitigation actions. For example, universities should create policies to monitor information technology assets, ensuring regular monitoring to protect technology assets. In addition, for Database Management System (DBMS) management (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Ms SQL Server), colleges must facilitate easy access and storage of information. By implementing the recommendations obtained from this research, higher education institutions can ensure safe environment for users accessing digital library web repositories, thereby reducing concerns about the security of their information.
Looking Back on 2023
Authors: Editorial Staff VB
Published: December 2023

The Verfassungsblog Posts of the Year from the Editorial Staff's Point of View
Ulusaşırı Göçler ve Çok Kültürlü Toplumlarda Etnik Medya: Kuramsal Yaklaşımlar
Authors: Adıgüzel Oya Hacer
Published: December 2023

Küreselleşme ulusaşırı göçleri artırmış ve yoğun göç almış ülkelerde, çok kültürlü, etnik ve diasporik topluluklar ortaya çıkarmıştır. Çok kültürlü toplumlardaki göçmen grupları, etnik kimliklerini korumak, yeniden üretmek, anavatanları ve ev sahibi toplum ile iletişim kurmayı kolaylaştırmak amacıyla kendi medyalarını kurmaktadırlar. Ana akım medya genellikle göçmenleri görmezden gelmeyi veya yanlış temsil etmeyi tercih ederken, göçmenler etnik medya aracılığıyla kendi topluluklarının doğru temsil edilebilmesini ve medya ortamlarında daha fazla görünürlük kazanmalarını hedeflemektedir. Medya ve göç çalışmaları; etnik medyanın göçmenlerin temsil edilmeleri konusuna odaklanarak, medya, göç ve çok kültürlü toplumlar arasındaki kesişimi araştırmaktadır. Etnik medyayı merkeze alan iletişim çalışmaları ise, Medya Etkileri Yaklaşımı, Kullanımlar ve Doyumlar Kuramı ve Kültürel Çalışmalar paradigması olmak üzere üç temel teorik perspektif ile ele alınabilmektedir. Bu makalenin amacı, mevcut literatürdeki tartışmalar üzerinden küresel göçler sonucunda Batı toplumlarında ortaya çıkan çok kültürlü toplumlardaki etnik medyayı üç temel perspektifle analiz etmektir. Bu çalışmada, Medya Etkileri bağlamında kültürleşme, Kullanımlar ve Doyumlar Kuramı kapsamında medyatikleşme ve son olarak İngiliz Kültürel Çalışmaları bağlamında etnik medya ele alınacaktır.
İletişim Bilimleri Alanında Medya Okuryazarlığı Üzerine Yapılan Lisansüstü Tezlerin Bibliyometrik Analizi
Authors: Özgür Halid , Eskicumalı Ahmet
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırmada, iletişim bilimleri alanında YÖK Tez Merkezi’nde yer alan medya okuryazarlığı üzerine yapılmış lisansüstü tezlerin meta-sentezlenmesinin yapılması amaçlanmıştır. 2008-2023 yılları arasında yayınlanmış olan tezlerin meta verileri (yıl, anabilim dalı, özet metinleri vd.) ve orijinal tam metinleri (çalışılan yöntem, dayandırılan kuram, kullanılan ölçek) noktasında incelenmiştir. 53 lisansüstü tezin meta verileri kodlanmış ve elde edilen veriler içerik analizi kullanılarak yüzde ve frekans hesaplamaları yapılmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre medya okuryazarlığı üzerine toplam 26 farklı üniversitenin tezleriyle katkı sunduğu ve en çok tez çalışmasının 2019 yılında yayınlandığı belirlenmiştir. Anabilim dalına göre yapılan tez sayısı sıralandığında en çok tez çalışmasının radyo televizyon ve sinema, gazetecilik ve iletişim bilimleri anabilim dallarında olduğu görülmüştür. Tezlerde en sık nitel yöntem kullanılmıştır. Çalışmalarda en sık Medya Okuryazarlığı Düzey Belirleme Ölçeği kullanılmıştır, doktora tezlerinde ise en çok Yeni Medya Okuryazarlığı Ölçeği’nden faydalanılmıştır. Ayrıca içerik analizi uygulanan tüm tezlerde en çok haber, medya, çocuk, geleneksel ve kültürel kelimelerinin tekrar ettiği tespit edilmiştir. Araştırmanın medya okuryazarlığı üzerine iletişim bilimleri alanında yapılacak yeni çalışmalarda fikir vermesi hedeflenmiştir.
Bienestar subjetivo percibido en adolescentes y mediación familiar
Authors: Gorjón-Gómez Francisco Javier , Todd-Lozano Lucía Verenice
Published: December 2023

Well-being mainly arises from positive psychology which keeps a focus on people's strengths, abilities, and tools, leaving aside conflicts, risk factors and other problems that they may have. Specifically in teenagers, it is beneficial and even profitable. On the other hand, the participation of teenagers in family conflict solutions is beneficial for this age group by providing them the space to be heard, to participate and make decisions. Through an extensive bibliographic review, we consider that the participation of teenagers in family conflict resolution through mediation is optimal for their perceived subjective well-being.

El bienestar subjetivo percibido, surge de la psicología positiva, manteniendo un enfoque en las fortalezas, habilidades y herramientas de las personas, dejando de lado los conflictos, factores de riesgo y demás problemáticas que pudieran tener. En específico en adolescentes, esto resulta benéfico e incluso redituable. Por otro lado, la participación de adolescentes en la solución de conflictos familiares resulta benéfica para este grupo etario por propiciar el espacio de ser escuchado, participar, y poder tomar decisiones. Mediante una extensa revisión bibliográfica, consideramos que la participación de adolescentes en la solución de conflictos familiares a través de la mediación resulta óptima para su bienestar subjetivo percibido.
Şerhu Muhtasari’t-Tahâvî Eseri Bağlamında İsbîcâbî’nin Nikâh Konusunda Fıkhî Görüşleri
Authors: DEMİR Abdulhalık , KORKMAZ Ömer
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışma, 6. yüzyılda yaşamış olan ve Hanefi mezhebine mensup bir şeyhülislam unvanına sahip olan Ebü'l-Hasan Ali b. Muhammed el-İsbîcâbî'nin hayatını ve nikahla ilgili fıkhî görüşlerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Semerkand gibi önemli bir ilim merkezinde kadılık yapabilecek kadar Hanefi ekolünde önde gelen bir konuma sahip olan İsbîcâbî'nin akademik kariyerini, aile hukuku bağlamında fıkıh anlayışını ve Hanefi fıkhına yaptığı katkıları ele almayı hedeflemektedir. İsbîcâbî, Hanefî ekolünün önde gelen fakihlerinden biri olup, seleflerinin derin ilmi birikimini taşıyan önemli bir şahsiyettir. Döneminde Mâverâünnehir bölgesindeki ilmi çalışmalarıyla büyük bir üne kavuşmuş, İslam dünyasında ilmi liderler arasında saygı görmüştür. İslam âlemi içinde akademik başarıları ve verdiği fetvalarla tanınan, büyük alimlerin arasında yer alan nadir şahsiyetlerden biri olarak "şeyhülislâm" unvanı ile anılmıştır. Semerkand gibi ilimde zirveye ulaşmış bir merkezde kadılık görevini üstlenerek, ilmin ve adaletin en yüksek standartlarda buluştuğu bir döneme katkıda bulunmuştur. Eserlerinde, Hanefî müctehid imamların görüşlerini bir arada sunmasının yanı sıra kendisinden önce gelen fıkıhta önemli konumda bulunan tüm âlimlerin görüşlerine de yer vermiştir. İsbîcâbî, görüşlerini açık ve anlaşılır bir dille ifade etmiş, konuları deliller ve örneklerle desteklemiştir, bu da onun fıkhî konulardaki görüşlerini fıkıh tarihinde son derece değerli kılmıştır. Bu açıdan bakıldığında, İsbîcâbî'nin fıkıh alanındaki katkıları çağdaşları ve sonraki nesil ilim erbabı için büyük bir öneme sahiptir. Bu nedenle, âlimler fıkhî çalışmalarında görüşlerini güçlendirmek için İsbîcâbî’nin eserlerinden bolca nakil/alıntı yapmıştır. Çalışma iki bölümden oluşmaktadır. Birinci bölümde İsbîcâbî’nin hayatı literatür araştırılması çerçevesinde incelenmiştir. İkinci bölümde ise İsbîcâbî'nin Şerhu Muhtasari’t-Tahâvî adlı eseri ele alınarak, evlilikle ilgili fıkıh anlayışı detaylı bir şekilde değerlendirilmiştir. Bu çalışma, İsbîcâbî'nin özgün kişiliği ve zengin ilmi birikimi hakkında derinlemesine bilgi sunmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Pengaruh Pencatatan Sustainability Report terhadap Produktivitas Sumber Daya dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi di PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk
Authors: Rahmadani Fitra
Published: December 2023

Abstract. The recording of a Sustainability Report has become one of the primary approaches in modern businesses aiming to measure, track, and communicate the social, environmental, and economic impacts of a company. This research aims to analyze the influence of recording the Sustainability Report on resource productivity and economic growth at PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk. Through a methodology involving historical data analysis and detailed evaluation models, this study investigates how the implementation of the Sustainability Report within the company influences resource productivity in day- to-day operations. This research provides a foundation for a deeper understanding of the importance of maintaining a Sustainability Report in enhancing the productivity and economic growth of the company, along with its implications within the context of a sustainable economy.

 

Abstrak. Pencatatan Sustainability Report telah menjadi salah satu pendekatan utama dalam bisnis modern yang bertujuan untuk mengukur, melacak, dan mengomunikasikan dampak sosial, lingkungan, dan ekonomi suatu perusahaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pencatatan Sustainability Report terhadap produktivitas sumber daya dan pertumbuhan ekonomi di PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk.. Melalui metodologi analisis data historis dan model evaluasi terperinci, penelitian ini menyelidiki bagaimana implementasi Sustainability Report di perusahaan memengaruhi produktivitas sumber daya dalam operasional sehari-hari. Penelitian ini memberikan landasan untuk pemahaman lebih lanjut tentang pentingnya pencatatan Sustainability Report dalam meningkatkan produktivitas dan pertumbuhan ekonomi perusahaan, serta implikasinya dalam konteks ekonomi yang berkelanjutan.

 

Kata kunci: Sustainability Report, produktivitas sumber daya, pertumbuhan ekonomi, PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk.
Analyisis of Marketing for Export Products of Coconut Shell Charcoal Briquettes
Authors: Sauqy Muhammad Syafiqus , Iryanti Endang
Published: December 2023

This research contains an analysis of the marketing mix strategy towards the export of coconut shell charcoal briquette products. This research, which uses a qualitative study method, aims to provide information to briquette charcoal business actors on the export potential of briquette charcoal with a marketing mix strategy approach and SWOT analysis results. The results of this study provide the convenience obtained in marketing briquetted charcoal products effectively and efficiently
SOptimizing the Quality of Human Resources by Developing Youngpreneurs with a Sharia Base
Authors: Arif Muhammad , Hamzah Zulfadli , Krismen Yudi , Maulana Ag
Published: December 2023

The problem at hand is the low interest and ability of rural youth in entrepreneurship, as a significant portion of the community relies on limited employment opportunities in palm oil plantations. With the aim of enhancing the quality of human resources in Sungai Manasib village, the proposer intends to carry out community service activities. The proposed solution to address the partner's issues involves conducting an educational program on Sharia-based entrepreneurship, introducing Sharia financial institutions for business financing, organizing online entrepreneurship field trips, and providing digital marketing assistance to the youth/rural community of Sungai Manasib. The outcome of this dedication is expected to assist the village of Sungai Manasib in enhancing the quality of its human resources/community through the growth of youngpreneurs who operate businesses in accordance with Sharia principles, with the hope of providing a solution to the issue of unemployment in Sungai Manasib village. In addition, the mandatory output of this community service activity will be published in local mass media, and an additional output will be published in a nationally accredited Sinta 5 community service journal. The PkM activity will be carried out in several stages, starting with the planning stage, followed by counseling and mentoring, and ending with a measurable evaluation. The PkM activity has a positive impact on the improvement of human resources in the village and is able to provide more knowledge and interest for young people to engage in entrepreneurship.
Şanlıurfa İlinde Pamuk Üretim Memnuniyetinin Sürdürülebilirliğe Etkisinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: ÇETİNKAYA Semiha , AYTOP Yeşim
Published: December 2023

Ülke açısından stratejik öneme sahip olan pamuk bitkisinin sürdürülebilirliğine yönelik yapılacak tüm çalışmalar oldukça önemlidir. Ayrıca pamuk üretiminde memnuniyetin belirlenmesi ve memnuniyeti etkileyen faktörlerin ortaya koyulması pamuk üretiminin sürdürülebilirliğine katkı sağlayacaktır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, pamuk üretiminde üretici memnuniyetini etkileyen faktörlerin, pamuk üretiminin sürdürülebilirliğine etkisinin belirlenmesidir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Türkiye’deki pamuk ekim alanlarının yarısına yakınını oluşturan Şanlıurfa ilinde anket çalışması yapılmıştır. İlde pamuk üretiminin yoğunluğu göz önünde bulundurularak Akçakale, Eyyübiye, Haliliye, Harran ve Viranşehir ilçelerindeki 377 pamuk üreticisiyle görüşülmüştür. Verilerin analizinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler ile Yapısal Eşitlik Modeli’nden (YEM) yararlanılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda üreticilerin ortalama 223.26 da işletme arazisine sahip oldukları, ortalama 140.79 da alanda pamuk üretiminde bulundukları belirlenmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra ortalama işletme arazisinin %63.06’sının pamuk üretimine ayrıldığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Pamuk üretim memnuniyetinin pamuk üretim sürdürülebilirliğe etkisini belirlemek amacıyla kurulan YEM sonucunda ekonomik ve politik faktörlerin pamuk üretim memnuniyeti üzerinde doğrudan etkili olduğu saptanmıştır. Bunun yanı sırapamuk üretim memnuniyetinin pamuk üretim sürdürülebilirliği üzerinde etkili olduğu belirlenmiştir. Model sonucunda ekonomik faktörler gizil değişkenindeki bir birimlik artış pamuk üretim memnuniyetini 0.44 birim artırmaktadır. Politik faktörler gizil değişkeninde bir birimlik artış pamuk üretim memnuniyetini 0.13 birim artırmaktadır. Ayrıca pamuk üretim memnuniyeti gözlenen değişkenindeki bir birimlik artış pamuk üretim sürdürülebilirliğini 0.39 birim artırmaktadır. Bu çalışma ile pamuğun satış fiyatının üreticiler nezdinde düzenlenmesi ve alternatif ürünlere göre pamuk üretimindeki desteklerin artırılmasının pamuk üretim memnuniyetini ve dolayısıyla pamuk üretim sürdürülebilirliğini artıracağı söylenebilir.
Kırsal Kesimde Hanehalkı Gıda Güvencesizliği ve Başa Çıkma Stratejilerinin İncelenmesi: Niğde İli Örneği
Authors: GHAFARI Shafiqa , BAHADIR Betül
Published: December 2023

Çalışmada, Niğde ili kırsal alandaki hanehalkının gıda güvencesi durumlarının belirlenmesi ve bu hanelerde gıda güvencesizliğine neden olabilecek riskler ve bu riskler ile baş çıkma stratejilerinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri, Niğde ili kırsal nüfusun %75,8'ini oluşturan Merkez, Bor ve Çiftlik ilçelerine bağlı kırsal alanda yaşayan hanelerden basit tesadüfi örnekleme yöntemine göre belirlenen 101 adet haneden anket yoluyla toplanan veriler oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada kırsal hanelerin gıda güvencesi düzeyini ölçmek için Hanehalkı Gıda Güvencesizliği Erişim Ölçeği (HFIAS) kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda görüşülen hanelerin %45.54’ünün farklı seviyelerde gıda güvencesizliğine sahip oldukları görülmüştür. Gıda güvencesizliği yaşayan hanelerin gıda güvencesine sahip hanelere göre, tarım arazilerinin küçük ölçekli, bitkisel üretimde geçimlik üretim yapan ve ürün çeşitliliği az, hayvan varlığı düşük ve küçükbaş hayvancılığa daha fazla yer veren ve tarımsal brüt kar marjı düşük işletmeler olduğu görülmüştür. Niğde ilindeki kırsal hanelerde, geçimlerini ve dolaysıyla gıda güvencesi durumlarını etkileyebilecek başlıca riskler arasında artan girdi fiyatları, tarımsal desteklerden yararlanamama, olumsuz iklim koşulları gibi tarımsal üretime yönelik genel riskler gelmektedir. Çalışmadan elde edilen sonuçlar ile gıda güvencesinin sağlanmasına yönelik uzun vadeli kırsal kalkınma stratejilerinin planlanması ve uygulanmasına yönelik oluşturulacak politikalarda yol gösterici olması beklenmektedir. Ayrıca çalışma, Türkiye'de kırsal alanda yaşayan hanelerin gıda güvencesi durumunun araştırıldığı öncü çalışmalardan biri olma niteliği taşımaktadır.
Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of three types of Vernonia amygdalina Del. leaf extract sold in the markets of Lomé-Togo
Authors: TANOH-KOUASSI Affouet Ina Rhoxane , DERMANE Affo , SILIADIN Akoele , SANVEE Sabrina , SALOU Mounerou
Published: December 2023

Nowadays, the emergence of multi-resistant bacteria and the absence of new antibiotics are an increasing risk of therapeutic impasse. Nutraceuticals are plants which are reputed to have therapeutic properties and which are consumed as food. One of these plants consumed as a leafy vegetable, having amoebicidal properties and very popular among togolese populations is Vernonia amygdalina. The objective of this work was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of three types of V. amygdalina leaf extracts. The extracts were obtained by maceration of dried leaf powder (hydroethanolic 30:70), by decoction of fresh leaves and crushed boiled leaves (FEBEVA). The evaluation of the antibacterial activity of the extracts was carried out by the diffusion method and microdilution. The decoctate had a bactericidal effect on S. aureus and K. pneumoniae. FEBEVA was only activated on day 7 and only with a concentration of 400 mg. Phytochemical screening revealed secondary metabolites such as saponosides, tannins, triterpenes, polyphenols, sterols, alkaloids. This work has provided a scientific basis for the use of Vernonia amygdalina in traditional pharmacopoeia, particularly in the treatment of bacterial pathologies.
Phases of a Rescue Organisation
Authors: Greatbatch Ian
Published: December 2023

As a result of my research and day job, I speak to volunteers and professionals in the SAR and emergency sectors daily and hear frequent tales of practitioners commonly going the extra mile, performing heroic rescues, working with their communities to make them safer and working far beyond what they are paid (or volunteer) to do officially. Sadly, I also hear frequent reports of frustration, lack of focus, mismanagement and border-line illegal activity within teams across the world. As such, I have been thinking recently about change throughout the lifetime of a team, and how many SAR teams, especially charity-sector teams, seem (to my eyes) follow a common pattern of phases through time. Having worked with and for a number of them over the last decade, and having written about many more in various outlets, I started to notice some patterns, and with them some common potential dangers facing teams…
Analysis of Halal Certification Management in Jakim through Public Complaint Feedback
Authors: Zainuddin Madihatun , Dininazmi Sabri Mohamad , Azemi Azwanis , Abdullah Adila
Published: December 2023

Halal Certification Processing is one of the themes found in one of the Client Charters in Jakim, where it is a promise given to applicants within a certain period to complete the Halal Certificate. In realizing good management in an organization, the staff of the organization must be sensitive to the promises made as set out in their Client Charter. The Client's Charter is a written statement by the organization to provide quality services to customers to meet the needs of the community, especially to customers who deal with any organization. A problem or issue that arises is when some organization ignore the promises made in their Client Charter. The community's public complaints and feedback are evidence of this. This study aims to identify the various difficulties and suggestions for improvement that Jakim made in managing halal certification in response to feedback from the general public. This qualitative study uses the interview method, whereby three staff from Jakim will be recruited and made into respondents for the interview. In addition, documentation methods are also used, such as Client Charter reports, Halal Certification Procedure Manual Reports, etc. Also included are the reports on Jakim's website. The results revealed some difficulties, including the applicant's lack of understanding of the start of the 30 days, the time factor in managing the halal certification, and the inability of the applicant to review or comprehend the protocols. However, Jakim did not give up on addressing it by improving and formulating several strategic plans, such as improving the document upload system (My Ingredients), adjusting the online halal certificate registration fee, opening more counters, strengthening the Fast Track system, holding conferences with the industry, training on halal, and adding halal staff. The implications of the study can be seen, especially for civil servants as well as the rights of customers when dealing with the organization. This can be observed by analyzing the significance of adopting an effective Client Charter, which entails successfully carrying out all commitments outlined within it, hence attaining client pleasure through the responsible fulfillment of promises.
Digital Fracture: New Approach for 3D Organ Modeling
Authors: da Rocha Vaz Gabriela Mendes , Silva Luciano Paulino
Published: December 2023

Biofabrication emerged a few years ago as a new research field with a set of promising technologies that have the potential to impact multiple sectors. In this field, the idea of 3D bioprinting originated from rapid prototyping (additive manufacturing) technology. This technology consists of some steps or stages, the first of which is the development of virtual computer models. However, there are some challenges to be overcome in order to develop reliable models for bioprinting purposes. Here, we present the proposal of a workflow using free and open-source software to produce reliable organ models from computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. We also propose the concept of digital fracture as a novel approach applicable to generating computer-aided design (CAD) models, especially for 3D bioprinting processes. This novel strategy can be used as an organic way to create smaller organ models compatible with some limitations of the current bioprinters, including relatively low speed, limited spatial resolution, and low accuracy.
Modernized Management of Biomedical Waste Assisted with Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Sarkar Olivea , Dey Avick , Malik Tripti
Published: December 2023

Biomedical waste can lead to severe environmental pollution and pose public health risks if not properly handled or disposed of. The efficient management of biomedical waste poses a significant challenge to healthcare facilities, environmental agencies, and regulatory bodies. Traditional management methods often fall short of efficient handling of biomedical waste due to its enormous quantity, diverse, and complex nature. In recent years, different approaches employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques have been introduced and have shown promising potential in biomedical waste management. Wireless detection and IoT methods have enabled the monitoring of waste bins, predictions for the amount of waste, and optimization of the performance of waste processing facilities. This review paper aims to explore the application of AI through machine learning and deep learning models in optimizing the collection, segregation, transportation, disposal, and monitoring processes, which leads to improved resource allocation with risk mitigation of biomedical waste along with prediction, and decision-making using AI algorithms.
The Pathogenesis of Mesh-induced Inflammatory Response and Pain: Rationale for Development of New Mesh
Authors: Holzheimer René Gordon , Hakim Nadey
Published: December 2023

Chronic postoperative pain (CPP) in mesh hernia repair (MHR) may complicate the postoperative course. The cause of CPP may be multifactorial - surgical technique, patient-intrinsic factors, and mesh. Polypropylene (PP) mesh is the most widely used material for MHR. Despite its advantages, it has been associated with severe complications in urogynecology leading to a partial mesh ban. PP is not inert and causes foreign body reactions (FBR), corrosion, and loss in biocompatibility. Pain is a hallmark of mesh-induced complications. The pathogenesis of pain is related to an immune response with neutrophils, T cells, and macrophages, major players in mesh-associated fibrosis and pain. Pain may be caused by mesh implantation-induced nerve entrapment, compression, and severe inflammation, relevant for both nociceptive and neuropathic pain. Compression neuropathy has been associated with preoperative pain and chronic postoperative pain in mesh and non-mesh repairs. The mesh may induce FBR changes causing clinical complications and pain. Increased mesh vicinity innervation induced by fibrosis may be responsible for chronic postoperative pain. An aggressive immune response in pelvic floor reconstructive surgery degrades PP. T cells and macrophages may protect against or induce degradation and pain. The main point to eliminate pain is to develop a mesh, that provides long-term corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. This may be achieved by coating PP mesh with a thin layer of Titanium oxide or meshes of pure titanium. Titanium is considered to be bio-inert providing corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. However, depending on the location and surface of the mesh (roughness, hydrophilicity), there may be a macrophage-neutrophil-induced inflammatory response causing fibrosis and cicatrization. Based on the structure, location, and production Titanium may demonstrate beneficial effects concerning corrosion, oxidation, FBR, and biocompatibility. To improve outcomes in MHR the analysis of cellular immune response concerning mesh properties, composite endpoints, pain, and physical function may be necessary.
Point of Care Testing: A Discipline that is Growing
Authors: Edwards-Jones Valerie
Published: December 2023

Traditionally, diagnostic testing is carried out on patients’ samples ( blood, urine etc) in pathology laboratories by skilled scientists. Transport to the laboratory and subsequent processing (often in batches) can sometimes lead to long turnaround times for the patient and the clinician. Point of Care (POC) or ‘near patient’ testing refers to testing and reporting at the site of patient care and is usually undertaken by non-laboratory personnel. POC technology has a number of attractions as there is a fast turnaround time and this can have enormous benefits for the patient and the clinician.
Revolutionizing Endovascular Treatment: The Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Authors: Mondal Mandrita
Published: December 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force in various industries, transforming processes and enhancing outcomes through its advanced capabilities. In the realm of healthcare, AI is making significant strides, particularly in the field of endovascular treatment, a minimally invasive medical procedure conducted within blood vessels. This editorial explores the multifaceted applications of AI in endovascular treatment, shedding light on its pivotal role in improving patient care and procedural efficiency.
SARS-COV-2 INFECTION DURING PREGNANCY AND RISK OF PREECLAMPSIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Tua Sihotang Martin Gabe
Published: December 2023

Background: The concurrence of pregnancy-related diseases (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and eclampsia) with the COVID-19 virus is a clinical novelty, classified as a serious maternal risk. 1 2 A living systematic review with meta-analysis in pregnant and recently pregnant women reported severe COVID-19 infection in 9 the intensive care unit admission required in 4%; invasive ventilation used in 2 and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation administered in 0.2
The aim: This study aims to show about SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and risk of preeclampsia.
Methods: By comparing itself to the standards set by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. So, the experts were able to make sure that the study was as up-to-date as it was possible to be. For this search approach, publications that came out between 2013 and 2023 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed and SagePub, were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done.
Result: In the PubMed database, the results of our search brought up 99 articles, whereas the results of our search on SagePub brought up 66 articles. The results of the search conducted for the last year of 2013 yielded a total 98 articles for PubMed and 36 articles for SagePub. The result from title screening, a total 2 articles for PubMed and 16 articles for SagePub. In the end, we compiled a total of 8 papers. We included five research that met the criteria.
Conclusion: The characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-infected pregnant women and preeclamptic women seem to be more or less similar with regard to proteinuria, elevated liver enzymes, thrombocytopenia, and increased pro-inflammatory markers. Hence, diagnosis of preeclampsia could be quite difficult.
Invaginación intestinal en un paciente con COVID-19 tratada exitosamente mediante reducción hidrostática
Authors: Piovet Dorta Yonet , Aguilar Atanay Dayamnelis
Published: December 2023

La invaginación intestinal es la causa de oclusión intestinal más frecuente en los lactantes entre 3 y 9 meses; también es muy común en los menores de dos años de edad. El objetivo es lograr el diagnóstico temprano en el mayor número de casos y evitar, con un método de tratamiento no operatorio, la intervención quirúrgica de urgencia y sus complicaciones. Se presenta el caso de un lactante de 4 meses con invaginación intestinal no complicada, que resultó positivo a test rápido para el virus de SARS-CoV-2, tratado mediante reducción hidrostática con solución salina fisiológica. El procedimiento permitió la reducción de la invaginación y el paciente fue egresado de forma satisfactoria a los 7 días del ingreso.
Diagnóstico imagenológico de un tumor de Wilms extrarrenal en un niño
Authors: Morales Tamayo Niurbys Mireya , Amaró Garrido Miguel Ángel , Hernández González Tatiana
Published: December 2023

Introducción: El Tumor de Wilms es la tumoración renal primaria más frecuente en edades pediátricas tempranas; no obstante, la localización extrarrenal de este tipo de tumor es extremadamente rara. Objetivo: Reportar el caso de un paciente de 7 años con diagnóstico un tumor de Wilms extrarrenal de localización retroperitoneal. Presentación de caso: Se informa el caso de un paciente masculino de 7 años que es traído a consulta por dolor en el muslo y cadera izquierda de un mes de evolución. Al examen físico presentó maniobras de Fabere-Patrick y de Thomas positivas. Se realizó una radiografía de pelvis ósea donde se observó una imagen mixta osteolítica y osteoblástica que afectaba la cresta ilíaca y articulación sacroilíaca izquierda. En el ultrasonido abdominal se precisó una masa sólida bien delimitada con patrón heterogéneo de aproximadamente 6 centímetros de diámetro en proyección de la fosa ilíaca izquierda. Se decide realizar una tomografía axial computarizada de abdomen y pelvis donde se define una lesión ósea mixta en la cresta ilíaca izquierda y una masa hiperdensa bilobulada que ocupaba el espacio retroperitoneal izquierdo. Los resultados de los estudios imagenológicos impresionaron un tumor maligno extrarrenal retroperitoneal con invasión de estructuras óseas y musculares adyacentes; al cual se le realizó biopsia y se diagnosticó un tumor de Wilms extrarrenal de localización retroperitoneal. Conclusiones: La valoración clínica radiológica de este paciente demostró la importancia de la eficacia de los estudios imagenológicos en estos casos, que permitieron diagnosticar con precisión la lesión tumoral.
Aspectos ecológicos de Alouatta guariba clamitans Cabrera, 1940 na Área de Relevante Interesse Ecológico Floresta da Cicuta, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: Alves Sandro Leonardo , Zaú André Scarambone
Published: December 2023

No abstract
Making use of capuchins’ behavioral propensities to obtain hair samples for DNA analyses
Authors: Visalberghi Elisabetta , Cavallero Serena , Fragaszy Dorothy M. , Izar Patricia , Aguiar Rodrigo Mendes , Truppa Valentina
Published: December 2023

Genotyping wild and captive capuchins has become a priority and hair bulbs have high quality DNA. Here, we describe a method to non-invasively collect fresh-plucked strands of hair that exploits capuchins’ manual dexterity and propensity to grasp and extract food. The apparatus consists of a transparent tube baited with food. Its extraction requires the monkey to place its forearm in contact with double-sided tape applied on the inner surface of the tube entrance. The “tube” method, successfully implemented with captive (N=23) and wild (N=21) capuchins, allowed us to obtain hair bulbs from most indi- viduals and usable genomic DNA was extracted even from a single bulb.
Short-term learning of olfactory discrimination tasks in cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus)
Authors: Rathke Eva-Maria , Nevo Omer
Published: December 2023

After years of near absence from the literature, olfaction is finally beginning to be recognized to have an important role in primate feeding ecology. Yet even though it is already clear that primates’ olfactory acuity is higher than previously thought, it is still unclear upon which parameters of the olfactory system selection pressures have worked to produce an efficient lineage-specific sense of smell. Here, we report experiments in which we presented a generalist primate, the cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus), with a series of olfactory discrimination tests in order to examine whether its generalist diet also yielded a general olfactory system. We show that tamarins are capable of discriminating between novel odors of several categories, learning to associate them with positive and negative rewards and use them as food selection cues. Although odors were from varying levels of ecological relevancy (fruity, herbal, and seafood), no differences in discrimination performance between were observed. Combined with partial learning and memorizing abilities, these results demonstrate a generalist olfactory system whose range of detectable compounds is not restricted to ecologically relevant odors and which relies on learning rather than innate responses.
Predation by common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) of small mammals caught in traps
Authors: Freire-Filho Antonio R. G. , Pinto Thieres , Menezes Beatrice F. , Pimentel Carlos André Lima
Published: December 2023

No abstract
Ocorrência de parauacú Pithecia cf. Mittermeieri Marsh, 2014 (Primates, Platyrrhini) na transição entre os biomas Pantanal, Amazônia e Cerrado, Mato Grosso, Brasil
Authors: Gusmão Almério Câmara , Filho Manoel dos Santos
Published: December 2023

No abstract
Unusual intergroup movement of young males in a male philopatric society
Authors: Cavalcante Thiago , Jesus Anamélia de Souza , Strier Karen B.
Published: December 2023

Deviations from sex-biased dispersal patterns of primate species have often been attributed to local demography, particularly in cases of dispersal by males in what are typically male philopatric societies. Here, we evaluate the demographic conditions associated with novel observations of intergroup movements by two male northern muriquis, Brachyteles hypoxanthus, monitored since their births at the Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural - Feliciano Miguel Abdala, in Caratinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Specifically, we compare the size and operational sex ratios (OSR) of all four muriqui groups in the study population at the time the two males, aged 5.4 and 7.9 years, left their natal group to associate with members of a non-natal group, and again 3 months later, when the older male, ZS-J, returned to his natal group. We also use Association Indices to evaluate the males’ spatial relationships in their natal and non-natal groups to better understand the social conditions that may have also affected their unusual movements. The two males initially moved from their natal group (Jaó), which had the highest OSR in the population, into the smallest group with the most favorable OSR (M2). However, ZS-J subsequently returned to his natal group despite its much higher OSR. Both males had strong spatial associations in their natal group prior to their departures, but only the younger male achieved similar spatial associations in M2 group, where he remained. ZS-J’s extreme spatial peripheralization in M2 group may have contributed, at least in part, to his return to Jaó group, where his earlier strong spatial associations were restored. These findings suggest that social and demographic factors may be involved in individual deviations from a species or population’s normative dispersal patterns. They also demonstrate the value of long-term field studies of recognized individuals over the duration of their lives for documenting behavioral flexibility.
Preliminary observations on the San Martin titi monkey Plecturocebus oenanthe Thomas, 1924 (Mammalia: Primates: Pitheciidae) vocalizations at Tarangue, Peru
Authors: Aldrich Brooke Catherine , Shanee Sam
Published: December 2023

No abstract
First assessment of helminth parasites in wild squirrel monkeys (Saimiri collinsi) in northeastern Pará state, Brazil
Authors: Stone Anita I. , Conga David F. , Dos Santos Jeannie N.
Published: December 2023

No abstract
Atualização do conhecimento e padrões de pelagem distintos em grupos de zogue-zogue dentro da distribuição geográfica de Plecturocebus bernhardi van Roosmalen et al. (2002)
Authors: Da Silva Odair Diogo , Da Costa Thatiane Martins , De Almeida Emerson Moreira , Fermiano Eder Correa
Published: December 2023

no abstract
Aggresive encounter between Lagothrix flavicauda and Nasua nasua at El Toro, Amazonas, Peru
Authors: Fack Vinciane , Shanee Sam , Drubbel Régine Vercauteren , Meunier Hélène , Vercauteren Martine
Published: December 2023

No abstract
Evidence of opossum (Didelphis sp.) predation by white-fronted capuchins (Cebus yuracus) in the Copallín Private Conservation Area, Amazonas, Perú
Authors: Pedersen Karen , Shanee Sam , Tarifeño Christian Miguel Olivera
Published: December 2023

No abstract
An update on the Coiba howler monkey, Coiba Island, Panamá
Authors: Méndez-Carvajal Pedro G.
Published: December 2023

No abstract
Distribuição espacial e composição social de grupos de bugios-ruivos (Alouatta guariba clamitans) em fragmentos florestais no sul do brasil
Authors: Alfaya Laura Barbieri , Ilha Júlia Gomes , Pairet Mariano Cordeiro , Trigo Tatiane Campos , Jardim Márcia Maria de Assis
Published: December 2023

Os bugio-ruivos (Alouatta guariba clamitans) são primatas endêmicos da Mata Atlântica que conseguem tolerar grandes alterações no habitat, possibilitando que ocupem pequenos fragmentos de mata próximos a áreas urbanas, como ocorre no extremo sul de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. No entanto, as pressões antrópicas estão se intensificando, especialmente nas áreas não protegidas, colocando em risco o bem-estar desses primatas e a persistência das populações em longo prazo. Com base nesse cenário, foi feita uma análise da distribuição espacial e composição sexo-etária de grupos de bugios, a fim de avaliar a estrutura social e as características da paisagem na qual estes grupos estão inseridos. Foram identificados oito grupos de bugios. Dentre esses, três foram monitorados ao longo de um ano, período no qual foram observadas alterações de composição sexo-etária, incluindo registros de acidentes e mortes. Dos oito grupos ma- peados, quatro utilizam fragmentos florestais inseridos numa paisagem com elevado número de elementos de estrutura urbana e baixos índices de cobertura florestal. Os demais grupos utilizam o interior da Reserva Biológica do Lami José Lutzenberger e entorno com matriz predominantemente rural e menor interferência antrópica. As análises permitiram identificar se os grupos estão persistindo no ambiente fragmentado e quais deles estão em situação mais crítica em re- lação à qualidade do habitat. Esses resultados são importantes para definição de estratégias de conservação que visem minimizar conflitos com bugios, aumentando a persistência dos grupos e diminuindo os impactos da fragmentação de seu habitat.
Introdução pela editoria convidada dessa edição especial de Neotropical Primates
Authors: Oliveira Leonardo , Izar Patrícia
Published: December 2023

Neste número especial do Neotropical Primates, publi- camos uma coletânea de artigos oriundos dos trabalhos apresentados no XVIII Congresso Brasileiro de Pri- matologia, realizado em Teresópolis, em novembro de 2019. O tema dessa edição do Congresso, “Educando Primatas”, foi inspirado na ideia de que uma das maio- res ameaças à biodiversidade é a falta de conhecimento e informação de primatas humanos sobre outros orga- nismos vivos, suas relações e serviços ecológicos para o ambiente. Durante o congresso, o conhecimento cien- tífico gerado em instituições públicas de pesquisa, bem como organizações não-governamentais, foi divulgado, promovido e discutido pelas comunidades acadêmica e não acadêmica.
Dieta e área de vida de saguis urbanos no parque linear do Ribeirão das Pedras (Campinas-SP, Brasil)
Authors: Verçosa João Victor de Amorim , Setz Eleonore Zulnara Freire
Published: December 2023

Nosso objetivo do estudo foi caracterizar a área de vida, a composição de grupos e a dieta de saguis em um pequeno trecho de mata ciliar (21ha) em uma área urbana, o Parque Linear do Ribeirão das Pedras (Barão Geraldo, Campinas-SP) no sudeste do Brasil. Seguimos cinco grupos entre janeiro de 2018 a junho de 2019, em um total de 15 saguis, sendo híbridos e morfotipos de Callithrix jacchus e C. penicillata. As áreas de vida desses saguis, variando entre 0.2 e 14.4 ha, foram distribuídas ao longo da faixa florestal. A dieta dos saguis apresentou inovações, em comparação à dieta dos saguis na distribuição geográfica original. Os alimentos mais consumidos foram a goma e a banana. Durante todo o período, a goma foi o principal item consumido pelos saguis. A espécie exótica da árvore gomífera Terminalia catappa foi uma espécie-chave na alimentação dos saguis na estação seca. Apesar de enfrentarem os desafios do ambiente urbano, os saguis obtêm alimentos e se reproduzem, se estabelecendo na região e, provavelmente, aumentando a população num futuro próximo. Sugerimos um monitoramento dessas populações e o desenvolvimento de medidas de educação ambiental. Além disso, novos estudos podem ser importantes para melhor compreensão das dinâmicas desempenhadas pelos saguis no meio urbano.
Population density estimate for the white-faced capuchin monkey (Cebus imitator) in the Multiple Use Area Montaña la Botija, Choluteca, Honduras, and a range extension for the species
Authors: Ramos Eduardo José Pinel
Published: December 2023

Honduras is one of the Neotropical countries with the least amount of information available regarding the conservation status of its wild primate species. Understanding the real conservation status of these species is relevant, since they are of great importance for ecosystem dynamics due to the diverse ecological services they provide. However, there are many threats that endanger the conservation of these species in the country such as deforestation, illegal hunting, and illegal wildlife trafficking. The present research is the first official registration of the Central American white-faced capuchin monkey (Cebus imitator) for the Pacific slope in southern Honduras, increasing the range of its known distribution in the country. A preliminary population density estimate of the capuchin monkey was performed in the Multiple Use Area Montaña La Botija using the line transect method, resulting in a population density of 1.04 groups/km2 and 4.96 ind/km2 in the studied area. These results provide us with a first look at an isolated primate population that has never been described before and demonstrate the need to develop long-term studies to better understand the population dynamics, ecology, and behaviour, for this group in the zone.
Predation by a slate-colored hawk, Leucopternis schistacea, on juvenile Graell’s black mantled tamarins, Leontocebus nigricollis graellsi
Authors: Picho-Paucar Josué , De la Torre Stella
Published: December 2023

No abstract
Reconocimiento de la población del tití cabeciblanco (Saguinus oedipus) en la Reserva Forestal Protectora el Palomar, Departamento del Atlántico, Colombia
Authors: Rivera Orlando Padilla , Montaño Elizabeth Noriega
Published: December 2023

No abstract
Nova localidade de ocorrência de Callithrix aurita (É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1812) no estado de São Paulo, Brasil
Authors: Antas Paulo de Tarso Zuquim , Matos José Roberto , Lima Saulo R. , Coelho Igor Pfeifer
Published: December 2023

No abstract
“Sauins” on touchscreens: social media as a tool for pied tamarin conservation awareness
Authors: Sobroza Tainara Venturini , Medeiros Aline Souza de Menezes , Batista Raiclicia Nayara Morais , Gordo Marcelo
Published: December 2023

Conservation is only possible when conservation thinking and awareness permeate people's lives. Communication is key to informing and sensitizing people to conservation issues. In this sense, social media may be a communication facilitator. Here we addressed people's engagement with and perceptions of the content created by the Pied Tamarin Project on the Facebook webpage. We found an increase in the number of "likes" across the years and received numerous messages expressing willingness to help. Further, people engaged more with posts related to published scientific papers. In general, we found a good atmosphere with positive attitudes toward collaboration for the conservation of the pied tamarin, as evidenced by the high number of "likes" and positive content of direct messages on the Pied Tamarin Project social media.
First case of albinism registered for Ateles chamek (Humboldt, 1812)
Authors: Lange Liselot R. , Glynn Sean
Published: December 2023

Albinism is rarely documented amongst Neotropical mammals, especially in primates, for which only a few cases have been reported. In this paper, we report the first case of albinism in a wild black-faced black spider monkey (Ateles chamek) found on the Las Piedras River in south-eastern Peru. The individual, a juvenile female, was sighted in a group in primary forest between 2017 and 2020.