bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Menstrual practices, fertility intentions and decision-making regarding family planning by women belonging to various indigenous groups of Wayanad- A qualitative study
Authors: Sreedevi Aswathy , George Leyanna S. , Varughese Steffi A. , Najeeb Shana S. , Aravindan Lakshmi , Anvar Rithima , Georgy Sneha , Menon Vishnu B. , Sathish Syama , Nedungadi Prema
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Among the different social groups in India, the tribes are the most vulnerable and socioeconomically deprived. The tribal population is distinct from the general population in terms of their unique cultural, traditional, and reproductive health practices. Therefore, the aim of the study was to conduct an exploratory analysis of the menstrual practices, fertility intentions and decision-making regarding family planning among various indigenous tribal women of Kerala.

Methods:

A qualitative study was conducted among the tribal women of Wayanad district using the grounded theory approach. Using purposive sampling 16 in-depth interviews, 6 key informant interviews and 2 focus group discussion (FGD) s were conducted. Interview guides were developed for in-depth interviews, key-informant interviews, and focus group discussion through extensive formative research with literature reviews and taking expert opinions. The interviews were conducted among women of reproductive age and their spouses hailing from Paniya and Kurichiya tribal groups in Kalpetta and Mananthavady areas of Wayanad district. Key informant interviews were also conducted among doctors, pharmacists, and community health workers.

Results:

The key findings of this study were the identification of a web of cultural practices pertaining to menstruation among persons of tribal origin. Unique traditional practices such as “Valayamapura” and “Thirandukalyanam” were reported and most of the women were keen to carry it forward. Fertility desires among couples were found to be not significantly influenced by any gender bias. Decision-making regarding family size were found to be on a mutual agreement between the spouses. The tribal women were aware of modern spacing methods, but preferred natural methods of contraception for temporary use and tubectomy as the permanent method. Non-contraceptive use of oral contraceptive pills (OCP) was prevalent, and the majority took it occasionally for postponement of menstruation to attend various social events.

Conclusion:

Menstruation-related myths and practices are prevalent and require educational interventions. More focus needs to be given to male sterilization as the permanent method of contraception. The study underscores the need to address gender inequalities and attitudes among tribal populations and to increase efforts to promote higher education among the tribes for busting cultural myths and practices.
Estimate a patient’s 10 years cardiovascular risk using the Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease tool in a cross-sectional study in Al-Harja, Asser, Saudi Arabia, 2021
Authors: Saeed Abdulrhamn Bin , Abaalkhail Bahaa A. , Ismail Ibrahim , Saeed Abdullah , Al-Khammash Saad
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Recently, the cases of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) have been increasing in the rural areas of southwest Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study sought to consider the relevant contributing factors, such as traditional dietary habits and a diet rich in cholesterol and fat, few opportunities for disease screening, false beliefs about chronic disease management medications, delays in diagnosis, and the great distances required for travel to cardiac specialist centers.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted at 12 primary health care (PHC) centers, using the ASCVD tool. The total required sample was determined to be 440 participants after calculating based on the total population of Al-Harja. Systematic random sampling was performed using a list of PHC centers and fixed intervals. The study’s outcome is ASCVD risk score divided into four categories: low risk <5%, borderline risk 5%–7.5%, intermediate risk >7.5%–20%, and high risk >20%. Data were collected through interview questionnaires, measurements, and laboratory sample investigations.

Result:

It was revealed that 16.59% of the participants were classified in the high-risk category for having ASCVD in the next 10 years. There was a significant association between the ASCVD risk score and obesity (P = 0.03). Prior diagnoses for either hypertension or diabetes mellitus (P = 0.00) were significantly associated with an increased ASCVD risk score.

Conclusion:

An alarmingly high prevalence of high-risk ASCVD scores was seen among male participants, with 54 (22.78%) in the high-risk category, while 19 female participants (9.36%) were in the same category. Therefore, we can conclude that male participants are two times as likely to have a high ASCVD risk than female participants.
Risk factors for osteoporosis among postmenopausal women in a Nigerian teaching hospital
Authors: Ibrahim Adekunle Ismail , Sodipo Oluwajimi Olanrewaju , Oduniyi Oludaisi A.
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by a reduction in bone mass and density, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of sustaining fractures. Several studies have shown that the risk for osteoporosis increases with age and after menopause.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was undertaken of 422 postmenopausal women at the Family Medicine Clinic of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). Variables such as socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometric indices, and lifestyle habits of participants were assessed. In addition, bone mineral density was measured using a validated portable dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scanner. The results of the bone mineral density were analyzed based on T-scores.

Results:

The mean age of the study subjects was 59.8± ±6.4 years, while the mean age at menopause was 50.15 ± 4.1 years. The majority of the subjects were obese (41.5%), while the prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia was 15.1% and 30.6%, respectively. The use of oral steroids was associated with osteoporosis (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

We recommend regular bone mineral density screening of postmenopausal women at the primary care level for early diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis to prevent fragility fractures.
Profile and predictors of babies admitted to SNCUs of two tribal districts of Chhattisgarh
Authors: Vaishnav Kritika , Galhotra Abhiruchi , Jindal Atul , Parhad Priyanka
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

The neonatal period is the crucial and vulnerable period of the human life cycle. Various research has been conducted worldwide that provide the baseline data on clinical profiles and predictors of outcomes of babies admitted to sick newborn care units (SNCUs). Nonetheless, studies on tribal areas and community outreach areas are rare. In the present study, predictors and profiles of patients admitted to SNCU, in the Dantewada and Bijapur districts of Chhattisgarh, India, were evaluated which shall help prioritize patient care and preventive approaches.

Methods:

This retrospective study was undertaken from January 2019 to December 2020 in the SNCUs of Dantewada and Bijapur. Neonatal and maternal characteristics, course during labor, treatment given to the neonates, and outcome data were obtained and analysed.

Results:

In total, 1,531 neonates were enrolled in the study. Mothers had a mean age of 25.6 years (standard deviation [SD] ±4.9) with birth spacing less than 2 years (60.3%) and antenatal care (ANC) visits less than 4 (50.4%). Neonates were low birth weight (43.75%) and were home-delivered (15.8%). One hundred forty-nine neonates died. In the multivariate regression model, extremely low birth weight babies, less than 1 kg (odds ratio [OR]: 11.59 confidence interval [CI] 4.625–31.58), gestational age less than 34 weeks (OR: 2.13 CI 1.291–3.532), central cyanosis (OR: 10.40 CI: 3.269–32.35), duration of IV fluid > 3 days (OR: 2.16 CI 0.793–0.880), duration of antibiotic >3 days (OR 0.63 CI 0.408–0.979) were found to be independent predictors of mortality among neonates.

Conclusion:

The prevalence of newborns aged less than 12 h is higher among the study population. Birth asphyxia, prematurity, neonatal jaundice, and sepsis were fundamental and leading causes of morbidity. Preterm birth and low birth weight babies had significantly high mortality. The government needs to focus on marginalized communities with target-based interventions and policies.
Awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among the general population in Aseer Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Authors: Al Bshabshe Ali , Al Shuqayfah Nawaf , Alahmari Fahad , Alhomrany Abdulmalik , Noreldin Nashwa M. , Mousa Wesam F. , Algarni Abdullah
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common but preventable disease and has a prevalence of 5%–14% in the general population. It is characterized by airflow limitation and persistent respiratory symptoms. In this survey, we aimed to assess the awareness of COPD among the general population in the Aseer Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Method:

This was an observational, cross-sectional study in which predesigned electronic questionnaires were distributed to 504 randomly selected community personnel utilizing phone services. The collected data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics software, version 24 for Windows (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY).

Results:

Participants were asked 11 questions with yes-or-no answers based on awareness and symptoms of COPD: 35.5% of participants had heard about the COPD as a term and 72% had no detailed information about COPD. Only 3.5% of participants had relatives with COPD. During the survey on COPD symptoms, 31% of participants chose shortness of breath and the rest chose cough (20%), sputum production (15%), wheezing (14%), and chest pain (19%). Almost two-third of the participants had no idea about COPD symptoms. For the most disease knowledge, majority of the study participants had very poor knowledge about the disease that was evident in the 22 questions intended to assess this domain. Social media sites ranked as the most popular source of information on COPD among the study participants.

Conclusion:

Awareness about COPD among the general population in the Aseer Region in KSA is poor. It is advisable to carry out programs to increase their level of awareness.
Democracy, economics, or health-Time to look to the east for leadership
Authors: Raina Sunil K. , Kumar Raman
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

While the capabilities of the low and middle-income countries (LMIC) have always been defined as “doubtful” to deal with public health crises of Covid pandemic magnitude, a flip-flop and incoherent response by the high-income countries (HIC) was unexpected. In the unprecedented moment of the pandemic, it is that we are beginning to find among ourselves, across the globe a search for stronger, resilient, scalable, and economy-efficient foundations in health systems that are capable of delivering healthcare to all. The apparently underperforming international health bodies have only increased this willingness of individual nations to look towards multilateralism as the foundational principle for not just the exchange of ideas but to deliver on these. India, a vibrant and the largest democracy, has showed her willingness to overcome, for example, the limitation of the vaccines during COVID to a few by making availability and possible delivery of a safe and effective vaccine to populations across the world. This has not only been seen as a hope to surmount challenges through help from others but also as a show of human resilience in the face of adversity.
Medical officers as the key stakeholders in district level hospitals in Kenya
Authors: Hinson Chandler Sasser , Wanyoro Anthony , Oburu Amos , Solomkin Joseph
Published: July 2023

Background:

A core component of the World Health Organization (WHO) infection prevention and control (IPC) recommends that staffing levels be adequate for the patient workload. The lack of health-care workers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa is well documented; one way to alleviate the burden of surgical infections without a large commitment of resources is to better train and educate existing facility staff. The study aimed to understand the current allocation of the surgical workload in district level hospitals in Kenya to create targeted task-shifting and education programs.

Methods:

We developed a cross-sectional survey on IPC practices, adapted from the WHO Guideline on Core Components for IPC and the WHO Emergency and Essential Surgical Care Situational Analysis Tool, for use in district level facilities in LMICs. The survey components included IPC guidelines, surveillance, workload and environment, hospital characteristics, clinical workforce, obstetrical outcomes, and perioperative care practices. In a pilot feasibility trial of the survey tool, data were collected from 27 district level hospitals in Kenya from March to May 2019. These facilities were selected in part based on their capacity to provide comprehensive maternal and obstetric care, including cesarean operations, as cesareans make up the majority of surgeries in the regions and are associated with high surgical site infection rates.

Results:

The facilities included in the survey pilot serve an estimated population of 3,615,166. The average number of annual admissions was 7801 (Range: 1190–25,783). Thirteen of the 27 total facilities (48.1%) had no certified surgeons, six facilities had one certified surgeon (22.2%), and eight facilities employed two or more certified surgeons. In contrast, almost all facilities (n = 25; range: 2–15) employed medical officers who performed cesarean operations. The number of nurses in surgical and obstetricians and gynecologists wards ranged from 4 to 101, with an average of 27 years.

Conclusion:

Dedicating specialized training and education to medical officers and engaging them as key stakeholders is the key to creating practical and sustainable change when it comes to safe surgical provision of surgical and obstetric care within Kenya.
Tensorization of quasi-Hilbertian Sobolev spaces
Authors: Eriksson-Bique Sylvester , Rajala Tapio , Soultanis Elefterios
Published: July 2023

The tensorization problem for Sobolev spaces asks for a characterization of how the Sobolev space on a product metric measure space

X\times Y

can be determined from its factors. We show that two natural descriptions of the Sobolev space from the literature coincide,

W^{1,2}(X\times Y)=J^{1,2}(X,Y)

, thus settling the tensorization problem for Sobolev spaces in the case

p=2

, when

X

and

Y

are
infinitesimally quasi-Hilbertian
, i.e., the Sobolev space

W^{1,2}

admits an equivalent renorming by a Dirichlet form. This class includes in particular metric measure spaces

X,Y

of finite Hausdorff dimension as well as infinitesimally Hilbertian spaces.

More generally, for

p\in (1,\infty)

we obtain the norm-one inclusion

\|f\|_{J^{1,p}(X,Y)}\le \|f\|_{W^{1,p}(X\times Y)}

and show that the norms agree on the algebraic tensor product

W^{1,p}(X)\otimes W^{1,p}(Y)\subset W^{1,p}(X\times Y).

When

p=2

and

X

and

Y

are infinitesimally quasi-Hilbertian, standard Dirichlet forms theory yields the density of

W^{1,2}(X)\otimes W^{1,2}(Y)

in

J^{1,2}(X,Y)

, thus implying the equality of the spaces. Our approach raises the question of the density of

W^{1,p}(X)\otimes W^{1,p}(Y)

in

J^{1,p}(X,Y)

in the general case.
atenção primária à saúde no Brasil: um processo tortuoso e inacabado
Authors: Faial Soneghet Lucas
Published: July 2023

Resenha do Livro:

PAIVA; Carlos Henrique Assunção; PIRES-ALVES, Fernando. Atenção Primária à Saúde: uma história brasileira. São Paulo: Hucitec Editora, 2021.
Bajo la caperuza había una trabajadora: la trayectoria de una obrera metalúrgica en la Argentina postperonista
Authors: Dawyd Darío
Published: July 2023

El tema de este artículo es la reconstrucción de la trayectoria de Elida Curone, una trabajadora metalúrgica y delegada de fábrica, en la Argentina postperonista. El objetivo es recuperar la gravitación de las bases en la resistencia a las sucesiones de gobiernos autoritarios desde 1955, y en especial el lugar de las mujeres en esas acciones. Para hacerlo, apelaremos en primer lugar a la bibliografía y analizaremos la representación del género y la mujer trabajadora; en segundo lugar, pondremos en diálogo esos hallazgos con diversos documentos que nos permiten acercarnos a la trayectoria trabajadora y militante de Curone. En ese trayecto, buscaremos visibilizar las relaciones de poder entre géneros para complejizar la reconstrucción de las experiencias de resistencias generizadas, fabriles y sindicales. En las conclusiones buscaremos recuperar esta participación de las mujeres en las resistencias a las dictaduras, a través de esta experiencia biográfica.
Paisagem e lugar: Um estudo sobre os terminais de integração de Manaus/AM
Authors: Brito Miguel Sá de Souza
Published: July 2023

Essa pesquisa tem por intuito analisar a relação estabelecida entre usuários do transporte coletivo e os Terminais de Integração na cidade de Manaus. Para isso, buscou-se responder aos seguintes questionamentos: Em quais contextos os Terminais de Integração deixam de ser um Lugar de passagem e tornam-se uma Paisagem do Medo para os usuários do transporte coletivo de Manaus? De que forma a Pandemia COVID-19 alterou a forma como os usuários produzem o espaço dos Terminais? e; os trabalhadores e trabalhadoras dos Terminais de Integração concebem este espaço da mesma forma que os usuários do transporte e/ou transeuntes? Para isso, foram então, pensados/organizados dois procedimentos metodológicos, sendo que o primeiro se deu a partir do levantamento de referenciais que possibilitassem o fortalecimento das bases para a mesma. O segundo procedimento metodológico para a construção desta pesquisa foi o trabalho/pesquisa de campo com o objetivo de entrevistar e identificar os perfis dos sujeitos que utilizam os terminais de integração de Manaus. Tendo por base uma Geografia de base fenomenológica, esta pesquisa almeja ir além da perspectivado pesquisador, voltando-se para o “olhar” do sujeito pesquisado e de sua experiência de vida.
PENGARUH KOMPENSASI FINANSIAL DAN KOMPENSASI NON FINANSIAL TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. SOCFIN INDONESIA MEDAN
Authors: Tanjung Dea Novita , Sahputra Ngatno , Nasution Umar Hamdan
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of financial compensation and non-financial compensation on employee performance at PT. Socfin Medan Indonesia. This type of research is quantitative research, namely research that aims to determine the variable X (Independent) against variable Y (dependent). The population in this study were all permanent employees of PT. Socfin Indonesia Medan, totaling 190 employees from several divisions. The sampling in this study used random sampling with the Slovin technique with an error rate of 10% as many as 63 respondents. The techniques used to collect data in this study were documentation studies, interviews and questionnaires. The analysis used is Multiple Linear Regression analysis, Classical Assumption Test, t test, F test and coefficient of determination. From the results of this study, it was found that the t-test of the X1 variable against Y obtained tcount (2.225) > t table 1.670 with a significant level of 0.030 < 0.50. The t-test of the X2 variable against Y obtained t count 1.680 > t table 1.670 with a significant level of 0.048 <0.05, F test obtained 30.499 > 3.150, the value of 30.499 is greater than 3,150 tcount is greater than t table. The coefficient of determination obtained is 0.504. This means that 50.4% of the variation in employee performance variables (Y) is influenced by the two independent variables, namely financial compensation (X1) and non-financial compensation (X2). So it can be concluded that there is a significant influence on financial compensation. and Non-Financial Compensation on employee performance at PT. Socfin Indonesia Medan.
PENGARUH JUMLAH PRODUK DAN POLA PEMBELIAN TERHADAP DISTRIBUSI PRODUK PINTU UPVC PADA PT. SMART TECHTEX MEDAN
Authors: Juniarti Retno , Asnawi Muhammad , Zulkarnain Mierna
Published: July 2023

Based on the results of the research with the t test, it is known that the tcount value of the variable number of products (X1) is 9.259 which is compared to ttable of 1.69092 which means 9.259 > 1.69092 so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that the variable number of products has a significant (significant) effect) with distribution variables. In addition, the results of the research using the t-test showed that the t-count value of the purchasing pattern variable (X2) was 2.467 which was compared to t-table 1.69092 meaning 2.467 > 1.69092 so that H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted, which means that the Purchasing Pattern variable had a significant effect (Significant). ) with distribution variables. Furthermore, the results of the research with the f test, it is known that the value of fcount = 4.389 which is compared with ftable of 3.26 means fcount > ftable (4,389 > 3,26) so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted which means that the variable number of products and purchasing patterns together positive and significant effect on the distribution of UPVC door products at PT. Smart Techtex Medan. Based on the determination test, it is known that the percentage of the effect of the number of products (X1) and Purchase Pattern (X2) on the distribution (Y) is 0.823 or 82.3% while the remaining 17.7% is influenced by other factors not examined.
Li-fi Teknolojisi Kullanılarak Kablosuz Haberleşme Sistemi Tasarımı
Authors: KURT Kaan Duran , ŞENEL Fatih Ahmet
Published: July 2023

Kablosuz yüksek hızlı internet bağlantısı denildiğinde birçok kişinin aklına Wi-Fi, 4,5G ve 5G teknolojileri gelmektedir. Bu teknolojilerden çok daha hızlı ve güvenli olduğu belirtilen günlük hayatımızda aydınlatma için kullandığımız led teknolojisini kullanarak veri transferi sağlayan Li-Fi teknolojisi, gelecekte popüler olabilecek teknolojilerin başında gelmektedir. Kablosuz olarak veri iletimi ve haberleşmede kullanılan Wi-fi sistemi radyo frekansları kullanılarak çalışan bir çalışma prensibine sahiptir. Wi-fi ‘da kullanılan radyo sinyalleri iletişimi radyo devreleri, antenler ve karmaşık alıcılar gerektirirken, Li-fi uzaktan kumanda üniteleri gibi çok daha basit olan düşük maliyetli kızılötesi iletişim cihazlarında kullanılanlara benzer doğrudan modülasyon yöntemlerini kullanır. Bu çalışmada, ev ve işyerlerinde yoğun bir şekilde kablosuz internet erişimi için kullanılan Wi-fi teknolojisinin yerini alması beklenen Li-fi teknolojisinin çalıştırılabileceği bir gömülü sistem tasarlanmıştır. Tasarlanan bu gömülü sistem ile kablosuz olarak veri transfer işlemi gerçekleştirilmiştir.
An Archaeometallurgical Study of Medieval Knives from Kinet Höyük, Turkey
Authors: Güder Ümit , Redford Scott
Published: July 2023

This paper examines the knives of the medieval period (13th -14th century AD) from Kinet Höyük in Cilicia, one of the most important  areas of Anatolia for the history of iron production. The materials and production processes of 12 knives were revealed using  archaeometry methods, such as Optical Microscopy (OM), Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer (SEM-EDS) analyses, and micro-hardness tests. An examination of the relationship between the shape and size of these knives was  undertaken, along with a discussion of the factors involved in the manufacturing techniques. Among the medieval knives from Kinet Höyük that were analyzed, the results of the study indicate that besides blades made entirely of steel or wrought iron there are  examples of forge-welding steel to wrought iron in a variety of ways. The largest group of knives is composed of small blades made  only of steel. A particular example of this group is a blade made of crucible steel, which was skillfully forged and heat-treated. The  medieval blades from Kinet Höyük exhibit a direct relationship between their shapes and their dimensional proportions. A specific production method, however, seems not to have been chosen in accordance with a given shape. The dimensions of the knives were  more significant, particularly when only steel or only wrought iron was used. Based on the historical iron-producing activities in the  region and the traces of intense blacksmithing practices found in the medieval layers of Kinet Höyük, it is argued that these knives are  remnants of a skilled metal production culture.
Swarm Intelligence Algorithm Based on Plant Root System in 1D Biomedical Signal Feature Engineering to Improve Classification Accuracy
Authors: Rui Gong  , Kazunori Hase
Published: July 2023

The classification accuracy of one-dimensional (1D) biomedical signals is limited due to the lack of independence of the extracted features. To address this shortcoming, the study applies a swarm intelligence algorithm based on plant root systems (PRSs) to feature engineering. Some basic features of 1D biomedical signals are integrated into a digitized soil, and a root matrix is generated from this digitized soil and the PRS algorithm. The PRS features are extracted from the root matrix and used to classify the basic features. Following classification with the same biomedical signals and classifier, the accuracy of the added PRS set is generally higher than that of the base set. The result shows that the proposed algorithm can expand the application of 1D biomedical signals to include more biomedical signals in classification tasks for clinical diagnosis.
Teachers’ Perception of the Role of Indigenous Languages for Culture Preservation and Improved Teaching and Learning in Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Adedigba Olabisi , Olubunmi Soretire Olufunmilayo , Ayobami Ajayi Olumuyiwa
Published: July 2023

This study explored on the role of indigenous languages towards culture preservation and improved teaching and learning in Nigeria, using the descriptive survey design. The sample size was 266 out of 5,393 primary school teachers who were randomly selected from a selected state. The study used a questionnaire as source of data from the field. Data was analyzed using mean scores and standard deviations. A negative perception of teachers was indicated if the weighted mean was between 1.00 and 2.49 while a positive perception was indicated if it fell between 2.50 and 4.00. The study revealed that teachers considered indigenous languages as a powerful tool for culture preservation. They also held the view that indigenous languages support effective teaching and learning as when the indigenous languages are used in teaching and learning, learners are more likely to have a better and deeper understanding of what is taught than when foreign languages are used in the teaching and learning process. The study recommends that stakeholders need to encourage and support the usage of indigenous languages in Nigeria for the sake of culture preservation and effective learning in schools. Parents should strengthen the use of indigenous languages at home places for culture preservation and effective learning in schools to be realized. Finally, the government should put in place mechanisms that would enforce language policy guidelines that favor the use of indigenous languages in school settings.
Punitive Measures against Non-Compliance with Quality Mechanisms in East African Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Mrema Daudi , Ndayambaje Irénée , Ntawiha Philothère , Ndabaga Eugene
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was therefore to provide a historical review of the nature, scope and trends of punitive measures taken by the East African quality agencies in responding to non-compliance cases. The study employed a qualitative approach through narrative review by collecting and analyzing qualitative data from existing documents. The study concludes that the trend, nature and scope of such punitive measures differ across countries since each country has a national quality agency with its own ways of regulating universities without the influence of the IUCEA. Moreover, since the punished public universities are both very few (in Kenya and Tanzania) and absent (in Rwanda), this study questions the independence of the national quality agencies to take impartial punitive measures on both public and private universities as far as the existing non-compliance cases are concerned. Therefore, this study recommends that the national quality agencies have to be autonomous from state control. The IUCEA has to be empowered with regulatory functions. The quality agencies should assess and address the loopholes for incorrect quality assurance decisions. They also have to take more proactive decisions than reactive ones. Both impromptu and regular quality audits have to be strengthened in all universities and both national and internal quality agencies have to be capacitated in terms of all forms of resources to conduct effective quality assurance activities for improving universities’ quality.
The Use of Computer Assisted Approach in Teaching English Pronunciation in Urban Kigali Secondary Schools, Rwanda
Authors: Benoitte ABEWE , Hilaire Habyarimana , Epimaque Niyibizi
Published: July 2023

This study is about the use of computer assisted approach in teaching English pronunciation in the Urban Secondary Schools in Kigali, Rwanda, using the mixed research method through a self-administered questionnaire and an interview guide. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive statistics while qualitative data was analyzed through the thematic approach. Teachers considered the computer assisted approach useful due to its ability to provide proper pronunciation, to enable students find appropriate word sounds and to correct pronunciation errors and mistakes. The use of the approach enhanced proper pronunciation by boosting the number of words pronounced correctly. The study recommends that teachers should use the approach not only for class preparation but also in the actual classroom teaching and learning so as to improve the pronunciation of words. School managers are called upon to provide Computer Assisted Approach facilities so that both teachers and learners may have access to and actually use the same to enhance accuracy in words pronunciation.
PANDEMİ DÖNEMİNDE AŞIRI İŞ YÜKÜNÜN İŞTEN AYRILMA NİYETİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ: GIDA SEKTÖRÜ ÇALIŞMASI TRABZON İLİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: ÖN Esra , DİNÇEL YANIK Güler
Published: July 2023

Çalışmada, çalışanların aşırı iş yükü algıları, işten ayrılma niyetleri ve demografik özellikleri (cinsiyet, yaş, medeni durum, iş deneyim süresi, öğrenim durumu ve gelir düzeyi) arasındaki ilişkileri ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla Trabzon ilinde bulunan perakende zincir mağazasının 103 çalışanından elde edilen veriler analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçları işten ayrılma niyeti ile çalışma süresi arasında negatif yönde anlamlı bir ilişki bulunduğunu buna karşın cinsiyet, yaş, medeni durum, öğrenim durumu ve gelir düzeyi ile anlamlı bir ilişki olmadığı yönündedir. Ayrıca, aşırı iş yükünün işten ayrılma niyetini istatistiksel açıdan pozitif yönde ve anlamlı bir şekilde etkilediği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
ESKİ ANADOLU TÜRKÇESİ METİNLERİNDE VEZİN ÖLÇÜSÜ GEREĞİ DÜŞÜRÜLEN HÂL EKLERİ
Authors: AKSU Rabia
Published: July 2023

Hâl ekleri Türk dilinin tüm dönemlerinde ve lehçelerinde bazı ses ve şekil farkları ile birlikte sıkça kullanılmıştır. Cümlede yüklemin hâlini göstermek için kullanılan bu biçimbirimler, kimi zaman kullanıma bağlı olarak düşürülmektedir. Ancak tüm hâl ekleri ister manzum isterse mensur olsun ya da konuşma dilinde olsun kolayca düşürülmez. Zira kimi hâl eklerinin eksik kullanımı cümlede anlatım bozukluğuna sebep olmaktadır. Cümlenin anlamını bozmayacak şekilde yapılan bu eksiltmelerin bir kısmı ise manzum metinlerde beyiti vezin ölçüsüne uydurmak için yapılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada Türkiye Türkçesinin ilk yazı dili olarak kabul edilen Eski Anadolu Türkçesinin manzum metinlerinde vezin ölçüsü gereği düşürülen hâl ekleri incelenmiştir. Taranacak eserler belirlenirken eklerin düşürülmemiş örneklerinin bulunması ve dönemin dil özelliğine sahip olmasına dikkat edilmiştir.
AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL AND MARTENSITIC TRANSFORMATION IN WELDED HIGH-HARDNESS ARMOR STEEL
Authors:   The Higher Education Technical School of Professional Studies, Novi Sad, Serbia, Čabrilo Aleksandar , Janjić Nenad ,   The Higher Education Technical School of Professional Studies, Novi Sad, Serbia, Blanuša Vladimir ,   The Higher Education Technical School of Professional Studies, Novi Sad, Serbia, Jovanović Miloš ,   Welding Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Published: July 2023

An austenitic filler material is traditionally used for welding armor steels, thus avoiding the negative effect of hydrogen content due to slow diffusion towards the sensitive fusion line. For heavy structural engineering such as armored military vehicles, which are frequently affected by impact and dynamic load, it is crucial to know the dynamic properties of the most sensitive area of welded joints, the weld metal zone. Due to a significant interest in quantifying material resistance to crack initiation and propagation, the fatigue crack growth rate was measured in the welded metal zone, while the resistance to crack growth in the weld metal was tested by the amount of austenite transformed into martensite. Accordingly, the threshold stress concentration factor was 10 MPa m1/2. XRD spectral analysis revealed a direct transformation of γ – austenite into α’ – martensite.
KLASIFIKASI KEMANCETAN LALU LINTAS DI INDONESIA MENGGUNAKAN METODE NAIVE BAYES CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Firdaus Al , Maftukhatusolikhah Maftukhatusolikhah , Sumantri Rinol
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini fokus pada regulasi yang dikeluarkan oleh DSN MUI serta implementasinya lembaga BMT khusus produk murabahah. sumber data dari pemimpin dan anggota dari 3 BMT. Diwajibkannya Fatwa DSN MUI pada setiap industri keuangan syariah dalam hal ini BMT untuk mematuhi ketentuan-ketentuan syariat yang telah menjadikan pengawasan syariah sebagai bagian yang tidak terpisahkan dengan kepatuhan syariah (syariah compliance). Hal tersebut bisa dilihat dari beberapa regulasi yang dikeluarkan oleh DSN MUI yang menjadi acuan bagi industri keuangan syariah dalam menjalankan aktifitasnya di bidang keuangan syariah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik reduksi data. Hasil dari analisis menunjukkan bahwa: Pembiayaan murabahah pada 3 BMT di Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir telah sesuai dengan syariat islam karena dalam akad pembiayaan murabahah yang dilaksanakan disertakan juga akad wakalah. Faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan tidak sesuai syariat pada pelaksanaan akad pembiayaan murabahah adalah barang yang diminta nasabah memiliki variasi yang cukup sulit berupa material bangunan, sehingga pihak BMT hanya memberikan pembiayaan, tanpa membelikan material-material tersebut, kemudian menjual kembali kepada nasabah.
KLASIFIKASI KEMANCETAN LALU LINTAS DI INDONESIA MENGGUNAKAN METODE NAIVE BAYES CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Safira Alma
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini membahas tentang perlindungan hukum terhadap kurator dalam melakukan pemberesan harta pailit. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu normatif dengan menggunakan sumber-sumber data yaitu buku- buku literatur dan perundang-undangan yang berlaku. Dalam penelitian ini, menggunakan metode analisis data secara kualitatif dengan mengumpulkan data yang kemudian diolah menjadi sebuah hasil penelitian. Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa tugas dan tanggung jawab kurator dalam melakukan pemberesan harta pailit sangat berat. Kurator kerap kali mendapatkan gugatan atau pelaporan baik secara pidana maupun perdata dalam melaksanakan pekerjaannya. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa perlindungan terhadap profesi kurator masih kurang dan belum ada jaminan hukum yang jelas untuk melindungi kurator.
KLASIFIKASI KEMANCETAN LALU LINTAS DI INDONESIA MENGGUNAKAN METODE NAIVE BAYES CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Purwanto Ary
Published: July 2023

Masyarakat Puncak Jaya adalah masyarakat adat yang masih menggunakan hukum adat untuk menyelesaikan kasus pidana. Penggunaan hukum adat untuk menyelesaikan kasus pidana di Puncak Jaya diduga lebih berhasil karena dapat sepenuhnya menyelesaikan kasus pidana. Karena penggunaan undang-undang negara positif untuk menyelesaikan proses pidana dianggap tidak mampu memenuhi kepentingan kedua belah pihak dan dapat menyebabkan perang suku. Polri adalah lembaga penegak hukum yang bertugas menjaga stabilitas dan menegakkan hukum positif dalam penyelesaian kasus pidana. Masalah ini kemudian akan muncul karena masyarakat lebih cenderung menggunakan hukum umum untuk menyelesaikan kasus kriminal. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kabupaten Puncak Jaya, dan merupakan kajian yuridis normatif di mana data untuk penelitian ini dikumpulkan melalui tinjauan literatur. Negara mengakui adanya hukum adat, sebagaimana tertuang dalam Pasal 18B ayat (2) UUD 1945. Karena adat budaya, masyarakat Puncak Jaya cenderung menyelesaikan kasus pidana menggunakan hukum adat. Disamping itu, hukum adat diduga lebih mampu mengakomodasi kepentingan mereka yang terlibat dalam proses pidana, karena adanya denda adat sebagai hukuman atas pelanggaran adat. Polri, dalam menjalankan fungsinya sebagai aparat penegak hukum, harus mewaspadai kehadiran hukum adat sebagai hukum yang diakui negara dan hidup dalam budaya Puncak Jaya. Terakhir, fungsi penegak hukum adalah memastikan semua pihak yang terlibat dalam kasus pidana merasa puas.
Pengaruh Struktur Modal, Strategi Pemasaran dan Jaringan Penjualan Terhadap Perkembangan Usaha Pada UMKM Madu Hutan Tanjungsari
Authors: Komalasari Kokom , Junedi Junedi
Published: July 2023

Honey is a superior commodity for the availability of raw materials to support processed products in the health sector produced from bees. In carrying out Forest Honey business activities, there are still several obstacles in the form of financing to sales strategies. This study aims to examine the extent to which the availability of working capital expenditure plays a role, how to sell the commodities produced, and the sales network for business development in Tanjungsari Forest Honey SMEs, Bogor Regency. This study used a quantitative descriptive approach using primary data and direct field survey methods for 55 respondents. Furthermore, the data obtained was analyzed using multiple linear regression with the SPSS application. The results of this study indicate that the capital structure variable has no effect on business development, while the marketing strategy and sales network variables have a positive effect on business development. Conclusion Considering that MSME entrepreneurs for Tanjungsari Forest Honey in Bogor Regency are still managed traditionally, it is necessary to support the government, academics and the surrounding community so that production capacity increases and has high competitiveness so that business development can increase. Furthermore, for further research development, it can increase the number of respondents, types of variables and other research areas. For example, the government's role in increasing the capacity of Honey MSME entrepreneurs.
Pengembangan Desa Wisata Studi Kasus Situs Liyangan Desa Wisata Liangan
Authors: Wardoyo Ryan Adhinugraha
Published: July 2023

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The discovery of the Liyangan Site in Liangan Hamlet made residents form a Tourism Awareness Group in the hope of making Liangan Hamlet into a Liangan Tourism Village. Therefore, it is necessary to review the development of Liangan Tourism Village and also the impact that occurred after the discovery of the Liyangan Site because the participation of local communities is important in tourism development. Liyangan site is a unique cultural heritage because there are temples, batur, petirtaan, talud, stairs, ancient macadam roads, and ancient agricultural land. Although the Liyangan Site has been discovered since 2008, until 2022 the Liyangan Site still has not provided major changes to the economy of the residents of Liangan Hamlet. The method in this study is a qualitative descriptive method based on data collection in the form of observation and also interviews using purposive sampling techniques. The results of the study found that the development of Liangan Tourism Village is still not going well because the Liyangan Site has not been allowed to apply entrance tickets so that residents still cannot realize tour packages to improve the economy so that residents still choose to become farmers. Activities are increasingly hampered due to the COVID-19 outbreak, making activities at the Liyangan Site postponed from 2020-2022. Therefore, residents created a Cultural Kirab to increase the attractiveness of the Liyangan Site.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ANGLE OF INCLINATION OF THE MAXIMUM INCLINATION TO THE SOFT TISSUE OF THE FACIAL IN BALINESE WOMEN USING THE HOLDAWAY METHOD
Authors: Hidajah Norman , Syahrul Dwis , Ketut Virtika Ayu
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Disharmony between tooth position, jaw relation and facial soft tissue has a significant effect on facial appearance. Anatomical facial appearance is determined by the lower third of the face, especially the position of the lips and related parts which are affected by the inclination of the anterior teeth. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a correlation between the angle of inclination of the maxillary incisors and the convexity of facial soft tissue in Balinese women using the Holdaway method. Materials and Method: This type of research was analytic observational with a cross sectional approach. This study used a sample of 31 lateral cephalometric photographs of Balinese females for tracing. Samples were taken by means of purposive sampling, based on specified criteria. Results and discussion: Pearson correlation analysis showed that the relationship between the angle of inclination of the upper incisors was significant. Conclusion: Based on this study, it can be concluded that there was a correlation between maxillary incisor inclination angle on the facial soft tissue convexity in Balinese females using the Holdaway method.
TREATMENT OF HERPES ASSOCIATED ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME (HAEM)
Authors: Ganesha Raziv , Kartika Sari Rina
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Herpes Associated Erythema Multiforme (HAEM) is Erythema multiforme (EM) caused herpes virus infection.  EM a caused by an acute hypersensitivity reaction that occurs in the mucocutaneous area. HAEM is hypersensitivity reaction that occurs due to a hypersensitivity reaction to the herpes virus. Case: 17 year old male complaints of itching and dry on his lips since 5 days ago. patient said that ± 7 days ago he had a fever which lasted for 2 days then after the fever went down his lips felt itchy and dry. On clinical examination, desquamation with yellowish brown crusts was found on the vermilion of the upper and lower lips. Case Treatment: patient is given Aloclair® Gel and Becomzet®. Patient is referred for a complete blood count, Total IgE and IgM and IgG HSV-1 antibody testing. The patient was then given hydrocortisone cream 2.5% used 3 times a day. The patient recovered 10 days after the first visit. Discussion: HAEM is triggered by an immunological response in which an immune complex reaction occurs as a result of an immune response to certain antigens such as the herpes simplex virus or certain types of drugs. In cases of HAEM the herpes virus that triggers it is usually HSV-1 & HSV-2. Diagnosis is confirmed by Total IgE and HSV-1 Antibody Tests. Conclucion: Management of cases of HAEM can be successfully determined by establishing the correct diagnosis which requires investigations so that we can rule out the differential diagnosis and provide appropriate treatment
LD50 ACUTE TOXICITY TEST OF GREEN GRASS JELLY (Cyclea barbata Miers) LEAF EXTRACT AGAINST MICE (Mus musculus L.)
Authors: Poernomo Hendri , Ma'aruf Taha , Dewi Ari Sucitra
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Green grass jelly leaves (Cyclea barbata Miers) are well known by the public as food to reduce fever (fever), nausea, stomach ulcers, coughs and reduce high blood pressure, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and as analgesics, so safety needs to be controlled. Acute Toxicity Test is a test used to detect the toxic effect of a substance on a biological system and to obtain typical response data from test preparations, Lethal Dose 50 and toxicity classification. Research Objectives: To determine the safety of green grass jelly leaf extract (Cyclea barbata Miers) against mice (Mus musculus L.) by LD50 acute toxicity test. Research Methods: In the acute toxicity test using the Thomson-Weil calculation method and mice as experimental animals as many as 25 mice (Mus musculus). The mice were divided into 5 treatment groups with the main test series group I distilled water as the control, group II was given the test extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg, group III was given the test extract at a dose of 400 mg/kg, group IV was given the test extract at a dose of 800 mg/kg, and Group V was given the test extract at a dose of 1600 mg/kgBW with one oral administration and observed the number of deaths in each test animal after 24 hours to 14 days. Research Results: The results of the acute toxicity test showed that the LD50 value of green grass jelly leaf extract was 0.6166 gr/kg BW (moderately toxic). For acute toxicity, the weights of mice were analyzed using the ANOVA and LSD tests and for allergy testing using the Wilcoxon signed ranks test. Conclusion: the results of the analysis show that there is a significant difference at the test level of 0.05 (???? < 0.05).
Distribution of alasses in the Lena-Amga interfluve
Authors: Shestakova Aliona A. , Torgovkin Yaroslav I.
Published: July 2023

This article explores alasses (thermokarst formations) in the Lena-Amga interfluve as a classic territory of permafrost landscapes. Definitions of alas (alas type of terrain) in geomorphology, permafrost and landscape studies are given. The morphometric characteristics of the sizes, features of the distribution and zoning of the alastness of the research area are given. In the course of a spatial analysis using geoinformation technologies, the features of the spatial location of the alas and the characteristic areas of their distribution were identified. Thus, following areas are considered: Leno-Amginsky alas erosion district, Leno-Tattinsky alas erosion district, Prialdansky alas erosion district, Priamginsky alas district, Pritattinsky alas district, Suola-Tamminsky alas district, Tyungyulyunsky alas district. An analysis of the distribution density of alasses revealed that, in general, on the territory of the Leno-Amga ice complex development, their density is quite uneven, in some areas alasses are very rare, and in some places they are very dense.
Cluster analysis of section properties with the aim of searching areas for drilling exploration geothermal wells
Authors: Spichak Viacheslav V. , Nenyukova Alena I.
Published: July 2023

Basing on the results of magnetotelluric sounding, carried out earlier in the geothermal area under examination and developed 2D-models of electrical resistivity, porosity, permeability, temperature, thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity, an integrated cluster analysis of sections of enumerated parameters is fulfilled .

Combined cluster analysis enabled to detect two subsurface areas promising for drilling exploratory boreholes. One of them coincides with already developed geothermal reservoir, while another one is located at depths 2-3km in another part of the section and may be of great interest for future exploration.