bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pharmacognostic Evaluation on Four Commonly Used Antianemic Plants
Authors: Thumar Mayuri M. , Pethani Trupesh M. , Patel Nirav V.
Published: December 2022

Background:

Many medicinal plants, includingSpinacia oleracea,Withania somnifera,Emblica officinalis, andCaesalpinia bonducella, are helpful in treating anaemia, a malady that kept them in inadvertent isolation.

Aim and Objective:

The goal of this study is to establish the macro- and micro-morphological standards as well as the pharmacognostic, phytochemical, and physicochemical standards for clear distinctions between the chosen plants.

Materials and Methods:

Macro- and micro-morphological features, quantitative microscopy, soluble extractives, pH, ash values, and phytochemical profiles of leaves ofS.oleraceaandC.bonducella, roots ofW.somnifera, and fruit ofE.officinaliswere determined using standard methods.

Results:

The leaves ofS.oleraceaandC.bonducellaleaves were smooth, succulent, ovate to triangular or elliptic-oblong, and green in hue. The roots ofW.somniferaare stout, long, woody, tuberous, fleshy, and of a whitish-brown color, and theE.officinalisfruit had a greenish yellow color and was smooth, spherical, or globular in shape. Additional differences in stomata arrangement, epidermal cell, histological features of the leaf's midrib,W.somniferaroot, andE.officinalisfruit, as well as the physicochemical and phytochemical profiles ofS.oleraceaandC.bonducellaleaves,W.somniferaroot, andE.officinalisfruit, provide helpful information for clearly differentiating adulteration.

Conclusion:

These are important for making sure those manufacturers, regulators, and researchers of herbal products get the right plants.
Routine Ultrasonography for Intensified Tuberculosis Case Finding in High Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) Burdened Countries
Authors: Luntsi Geofery , Ugwu Anthony Chukwuka , Ahmadu Muhammad Sani , Ohagwu Christopher Chukwuemeka , Sidi Mohammed , Ochie Kalu , Mshelia Emmanuel Peter , Erim Akwa Egom , Abubakar Umar , Nkubli Flavious Bobuin , Nwobi Chigozie Ivor , Ayogu Eberechukwu
Published: December 2022

Sonography has proven to be valuable diagnostic imaging equipment in the work-up of patients infected with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and tuberculosis (TB) coinfection. An extensive literature search was conducted between 1994 and 2021 for original peer-reviewed articles in the English language on ultrasound application in the diagnosis of extrapulmonary TB (EPTB), ultrasound application in infectious diseases in resource-constrained settings, point-of-care ultrasound in resource-scarce settings among others, across various electronic databases including MEDLINE, PubMed, POPLINE, Scopus and Google Scholar, among others and some gray literature were also retrieved. Emerging themes were identified by their recurrence in literature. Ultrasound imaging is a rapid diagnostic tool and can accurately identify and characterize pathologic findings in patients infected with HIV/AIDS and TB co-infection, such as enlarged lymph nodes, pericarditis, and pleural effusion, among others for prompt patient management. Ultrasonography is cheaper and portable; interfacing software has become more users friendly and image quality significantly improved, making it possible for the provision of imaging services in an increasing number of clinical settings in resource-limited settings where access to diagnostic imaging is scarce. The use of focused assessment with sonography for HIV (FASH) for prompt diagnosis of EPTB in regions with a high incidence of HIV/AIDS and TB co-infection will aid in prompt diagnosis and treatment of patients with undifferentiated TB, thus impacting on morbidity and mortality. The training and deployment of sonographers in endemic regions with a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS and TB co-infection, to diagnose EPTB using FASH protocol is a viable option that is in line with the global drive for intensified case finding and treatment algorithm, with a view to meeting the sustainable development goals target of ending HIV and TB epidemics and achieving universal health coverage.
A Review of Blood-Mimicking Fluid Properties using Doppler Ultrasound Applications
Authors: Oglat Ammar A.
Published: December 2022

Doppler imaging ultrasound characterization and standardization requires blood that is called blood mimicking fluid for the exam. With recognized internal properties, acoustic and physical features of this artificial blood. Both acoustical and physical merits set in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) scale are determined as regular values, where the components utilized in the artificial blood preparation must have values identical to the IEC values. An artificial blood is commercially available in the medical application and may not be suitable in the mode of ultrasonic device or for rate of new imaging technique. It is sometimes qualified to have the strength to produce sound features and simulate blood configuration for particular implementations. In the current review article, appropriate artificial blood components, fluids, and measurements are described that have been created using varied materials and processes that have modified for medical applications.
Screening of Field-Caught Mosquitoes for the SARS-CoV-2 Virus at the Southwest of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alraey Yasser , Zaman Gaffar S. , Alhefdi Sultan M. , Asiri Roaa A. , Alshehri Sarah M. , Alasmari Sultan Z. , Hakami Abdulrahim , Saeed Alghamdi Ibrahim , Dera Ayed A.
Published: December 2022

Background:

It was observed that the severe acute respiratory syndrome-Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) virus is more transmissible in places that are more clustered and where mosquitoes breed in significant numbers. Therefore, we wanted to study the potential influence of mosquitoes in the COVID-19 transmission in the field settings.

Materials and Methods:

This research was applied in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire survey was meted out to the quarantined participants diagnosed with the COVID-19 infection. Mosquito traps were located at places with the high rate of human vector contact. A total of 464 female mosquitos were screened for the SARS-CoV-2 S gene utilizing real time reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction. In addition, blood-fed mosquitoes were tested through sequencing of the cytochrome b gene region to identify the source of blood meals.

Results:

People having low economic status and places with high population density, such as parks and malls, resulted in the individuals “high risk of being infected with the COVID-19 infection. Most of the collected blood-fed mosquitoes exhibited a high match-sequencing with human. All tested mosquitoes had not manifested any SARS-CoV-2S gene amplification.

Conclusion:

Our results highlight the association of low economic status of individuals and the individuals” behavior of frequently visiting parks, with an elevated risk of contracting the COVID-19 infection. Moreover, using a field experiment for the first time in Saudi Arabia, our data supported the theory that the SARS-CoV-2 virus cannot be transmitted through mosquitoes, either by blood meal or by mechanical transmission.
Prompt Response to Resin Infiltration with or Without Bleaching in the Treatment of Teeth Pigmentation and Teeth Discoloration
Authors: Alamoudi Nada Ahmad
Published: December 2022

Discoloration and pigmentation of teeth are two common esthetic issues in dentistry that prompt patients to seek treatment as soon as possible. Overall, the etiology of discoloration and pigmentation is multifactorial, with different treatment options showing long-term effects. Such treatment options have been evaluated and shown to reduce tooth pigmentation and discoloration; however, the long-term effects of resin infiltration with or without bleaching at a 1-year follow-up are not investigated. Therefore, we presented a case report of two cases that were successfully treated using resin infiltration with or without bleaching, and both of these cases responded well by the end of 2 weeks, with lasting effects at 1-year follow-up. For the case report, the care checklist was used. Two females with discoloration and pigmentation of teeth presented to the King Khalid University postgraduate dentistry clinic who wanted to get treated for these conditions. After taking their personal, dietary, medical, and family history, performing oral examination, and tooth analysis, treatment plans were made for both cases. The first case was a 54-year-old female who presented with mild-to-moderate fluorosis, and she was successfully treated mainly with bleaching plus resin infiltration with positive findings. A faint line and discoloration were present before treatment that got disappeared after the treatment, and the smile of the patient also got improved. There was also a significant difference found in the frontal view of the teeth before and after treatment. In contrast, the other case was a 20-year-old young girl who presented with the chief complaint of white teeth pigmentation after finishing orthodontic treatment. She was mainly treated with resin infiltration with positive effects of treatment with improvements in the smile and favorable changes in the frontal view of teeth, reduction in pigmentation, and improvement in oral hygiene. The response to the treatment in both the cases was rapid, and it appeared at the end of 2 weeks. The findings of these two case reports reveal the significance of the persistent favorable effects of resin infiltration with or without bleaching at the follow-up of 1 year. However, more randomized clinical trials are required to confirm these findings in many patients.
Laugier–Hunziker syndrome: A case report
Authors: Krishn Zigu S. , Devaraj Yogesh , Swaroop Mukunda Ranga , Mallya Rashmi Rameshchandra , Nag Neethu , Reddy Kadari Yashwanth
Published: December 2022

Laugier–Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is a rare, benign pigmentary disorder characterized by unique pigmentation over mucosa, nails, and acral sites, arising spontaneously during adulthood. It has no malignant potential or systemic involvement. It has a female preponderance (2:1 ratio). The pigmentary lesions in LHS respond poorly to therapy, and has high recurrence. Since LHS is a diagnosis based on exclusion, we discuss the differential diagnosis of mucocutaneous hyperpigmentation. We present a case of a 66-year-old man with LHS.
The role of prophylactic aspirin intake in reducing the risk of development of preeclampsia among nonhigh-risk primigravidas in two tertiary hospitals in Dasmariñas and Imus, Cavite
Authors: Limos Liezly Gayle F. , Nueva-Hipolito May M.
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND:

Pre-eclampsia is a multi-organ progressive disorder that is estimated to complicate 2 to 8% of pregnancies. Numerous studies on prophylactic aspirin intake among high-risk pregnant women has been established but studies involving low-risk primigravida women are limited.

OBJECTIVES:

To determine if prophylactic intake of aspirin will reduce the occurrence of pre-eclampsia among primigravida women with no identified comorbidities and to determine the incidence and association of identified secondary outcomes.

METHODOLOGY:

This retrospective cohort study was conducted from January 2018 to December 2020 in two (2) tertiary hospitals in the province of Cavite. Two hundred four (204) primigravida women with no identified co-morbidities and delivered to a singleton fetus, vaginally or operatively, were identified and included. In-patient and out-patient charts of primigravida women, with aspirin intake versus no aspirin intake, were reviewed. Primary outcome (pregnancy induced hypertension) and secondary outcomes (preterm delivery, small-for-gestational age infants, IUFD, HELLP syndrome and abruption placenta) were identified.

RESULTS:

The mean age of patients was 27.1 years and 25.9 years in the aspirin and non-aspirin group, respectively. In aspirin group, 4.9% of the patients developed pre-eclampsia versus 9.8% in non-aspirin group showing statistical significance. The effect of aspirin across other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were noted to be the same. However, influence of aspirin with the average blood pressure on admission and secondary outcomes were not statistically significant.

CONCLUSION:

Prophylactic aspirin intake has a significant effect in preventing pre-eclampsia among non-high risk primigravida women but did not influence the average blood pressure on admission, development of preterm PIH, and development of the secondary outcomes.
Swyer syndrome (46, XY complete gonadal dysgenesis)
Authors: Mallari Pamela Maria P. , Carlos-Navarro Sherry L.
Published: December 2022

Swyer syndrome is a type of gonadal dysgenesis wherein a 46, XY karyotype presents with a female phenotype. It is a rare cause of disorder in sexual development that occurs in 1:100,000 births. Local studies are currently limited to few case reports. Sex-determining region on the Y chromosome gene mutation is the root cause of nonfunctional gonads with no hormonal or reproductive potential. They are born with normal female external genitalia but not suspected until puberty when menses do not occur or if secondary sexual characteristics do not develop. This report presents the case of a 23-year-old phenotypically female presenting with primary amenorrhea and hypogastric discomfort. Ultrasound revealed an infantile cervix and uterus with streak left ovarian tissue and a cystic mass on the right pelvic area. Gonadotropin levels were elevated, and the karyotype showed a normal male 46, XY. Laparoscopic bilateral gonadectomy with salpingectomy was done, which revealed dysgerminoma on bilateral ovarian tissues. In conclusion, this report describes a rare case of Swyer syndrome associated with ovarian dysgerminoma. Accurate and prompt diagnosis, using a systematic approach in evaluating primary amenorrhea, is crucial in initiating treatment. Our goal is to ensure hormonal replacement, fertility preservation, psychosexual and emotional stress reduction, and overall patient survival.
Primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma in a 72-year-old nulligravid and the 2022 provisional diagnostic criteria for primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma
Authors: Uy Sherry A. , Galbo Pherdes E.
Published: December 2022

Primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma (POLMS) is an exceedingly rare neoplasm accounting for only 0.1% of all ovarian malignancies and most commonly occurring in postmenopausal women. Prognosis is poor with only a 20% 5-year survival rate. Surgery remains to be its mainstay treatment. Discussed here is a 72-year-old nulligravid with hypogastric pain. Transrectal ultrasound showed a right ovarian new growth, probably malignant on International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) simple rules, with a 79.2% risk of malignancy by IOTA ADNEX and an unremarkable uterus. Other workups were normal. She underwent primary cytoreductive surgery. Histopathologic diagnosis was ovarian leiomyosarcoma with positive immunohistochemical staining for desmin, S-100 protein, smooth muscle actin, and epithelial membrane antigen. She refused adjuvant chemotherapy postoperatively. The latest published literature on POLMS was also reviewed to develop the provisional criteria for its prompt diagnosis, thereby decreasing the heterogeneity of the diagnostic approach as well as supporting future researches on manifestations, clinical courses, and therapeutic plans.
Conventional versus hybrid knife endoscopic submucosal dissection in large colorectal laterally spreading tumors: A propensity score analysis
Authors: Yang Bin , Shen Jianhong , Zhong Wuxue , Han Huazhong , Lu Pinxiang , Jiang Fei
Published: December 2022

Background:

Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (CR-ESD) has become a promising treatment for laterally spreading tumors (LSTs), but is accompanied by great challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CR-ESD with a hybrid knife, versus the conventional technique for LSTs ≥30 mm in diameter, and analyze the risk factors for piecemeal resection and perforation.

Methods:

Patients eligible for CR-ESD were divided into two groups according to the use of the hybrid knife (HK group) or the use of the conventional technique, with an interchange of injection and hook knife (C-group). We performed propensity score matching (PSM) to compare the HK group and the C-group. Risk predictors for perforation and piecemeal resection were identified.

Results:

PSM identified 61 (132 patients) and 61 (129 patients) patients in the C-group and the HK group, respectively. Resection speed was significantly faster in the HK group than in the C-group (18.86 vs. 13.33 mm2/min, P < 0.001). The rate of knife exchange was significantly lower in the HK group than in the C-group (1.6% vs. 49.2%, P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis revealed that unfavorable locations, including the splenic flexure, hepatic flexure, or cecum, were predictive of piecemeal resection. The presence of severe fibrosis and a semilunar fold were independent risk factors for perforation.

Conclusions:

The use of a hybrid knife appears to increase CR-ESD resection speed. The indicators for piecemeal resection or perforation in CR-ESD identified herein might help to assess the technical difficulties of CR-ESD.
Acrofacial Dysostosis with Microtia-Anotia
Authors: Öreroglu Ali Riza , Üsçetin Ilker , Akan Mithat
Published: December 2022

Microtia-anotia is a congenital anomaly of the ear encountered commonly by a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Although it may be seen as an isolated condition, microtia-anotia may be part of a syndrome such as mandibulofacial synostosis. A very rare condition however is the preaxial acrofacial synostosis, or Nager syndrome (NS), with which the plastic and reconstructive surgeon may not be familiar. Less than 100 NS cases have been reported to date, mostly including major mandibulofacial anomalies. We hereby report the first case from the Mediterranean region of a late microtia-anotia exhibiting specific anomalies resembling a mild form of NS. Through systemic examination, we also identified in combination a cardiac anomaly (ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy) that has not been previously linked to this syndrome in the literature, hence the first report of this cardiac anomaly in NS.

Level of Evidence:

Level IV, case report.
Primary Cutaneous Apocrine Carcinoma of Scrotum with Pagetoid Phenomenon
Authors: Khoo Phong Jhiew , Wen Adzim Poh Yuen , Chai Siew Cheng
Published: December 2022

Primary cutaneous apocrine carcinoma (PCAC) of the scrotum is an unwonted neoplasm that predominantly occurs in areas with high-density apocrine glands. However, the incidence of scrotal PCAC is uncommon. Further, the pagetoid phenomenon is a rare feature of PCAC involving malignant cells infiltrating the epidermis. We present a rare case of scrotal PCAC in an elderly patient who presented with a slow-growing scrotal lesion. A physical examination identified an ulcerated globular mass at the right scrotum with ipsilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy, and a biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of apocrine carcinoma. In addition, imaging studies revealed features of lymph nodes and bone metastasis. Subsequently, a wide local excision was performed. The clinical features of PCAC are not distinctive; thus, histopathology and immunohistochemistry are paramount to confirm the diagnosis. The ideal treatment to achieve clear margins is tumor excision, while other treatment modalities such as chemotherapy, targeted antibody therapy, and radiotherapy are not established.
The Attitudes of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Esthetic Surgery Residents toward Social Media Usage
Authors: Çagla Çiçek , Akkurt Mehmet , Filinte Gaye
Published: December 2022

Aims:

Plastic, reconstructive, and esthetic surgeons and practitioners associated with medical tourism actively use social media platforms to disseminate or receive information on medical technologies and developments, professional news, and academic productions, as well as to advertise, promote, or even educate the public about their professions. The present study analyzes the perspectives of plastic, reconstructive, and esthetic surgery residents on social media use in this context.

Subjects and Methods:

A survey consisting of 14 multiple-choice questions was administered to plastic surgery residents who were continuing their specialty training.

Statistical Analysis:

Research data were evaluated using SPSS 20.0. Normality assumptions were checked for the variables, and cross tables and Chi-square statistics were used to evaluate the differences between groups. P = 0.05 or less was considered significant in all tests.

Results:

This study found that most plastic surgery residents did not have professional social media accounts, possibly owing to a hesitation to open a professional social media account during residency training. Consistent with the literature, most plastic surgery residents thought that social media use was a professional necessity that requires further training. Plastic surgeons must learn to use social media tools for patient education, advertising, and defense from inaccuracy. Formulating legal regulations in accordance with residents' attitudes has become a necessity in the changing world.

Conclusions:

Plastic surgeons lag behind in the ever-increasing competition for attention, and they must find a way of using social media tools for patient education, advertising, and defense from inaccuracy.
Smart Tourism Ecosystem perspective on the Tourism Experience: A conceptual approach
Authors: Vaz Serra Pedro , Seabra Cláudia , Caldeira Ana
Published: December 2022

The smart tourism ecosystem concept, in addition to integrating various components, processes, and actions in the design of a place, advocates certain results through the convergence of technological resources, business environments, and value-inducing experiences. This conceptual paper should result in theoretical contributions regarding the specificity of the tourist experience within the framework of a smart tourism ecosystem, with a view to the competitiveness and sustainability of accommodation and destinations. From the perspective of a smart tourism ecosystem, the production and consumption of tourist value − which, hopefully, should be socially, culturally, environmentally, and economically sustainable −, is shared, and generate distinctive experiences, and the corresponding interactions are promoted by technology, through the collection, processing, and communication of data. The suggested approach has relevant implications at the management level, given the need to obtain differentiating factors, mediated by technology, with the incorporation of added value for the stakeholders.
MADDİ DURAN VARLIKLARDA AMORTİSMAN UYGULAMALARININ TMS-16, BOBİ FRS VE VUK AÇISINDAN İNCELENMESİ VE MUHASEBELEŞTİRİLMESİ
Authors: İZMİRLİ ATA Fatma , ÖZGÖRMEN Saidcan
Published: December 2022

Uluslararası Finansal Raporlama Standartlarının (UFRS) birebir çevirisi olan Türkiye Muhasebe Standartları (TMS)/Türkiye Finansal Raporlama Standartlarına (TFRS) geçiş sürecinde beklenen performansın gerçekleşememesinde, standartların kapsamının belirlenmesindeki zorluklar, uzman personel eksikliği, geçişin uzun bir süreyi kapsaması ve yüksek maliyetlerin ortaya çıkması gibi etkenler önemli rol oynamıştır. Bu etkenlerin etkisinin azaltılabilmesi için “Büyük ve Orta Boy İşletmeler için Finansal Raporlama Standardı (BOBİ FRS)” hazırlanmış ve yürürlüğe girmiştir. Çalışmamızın amacı, işletmelerin finansal tablolarında yüksek değerlere ulaşan Maddi Duran Varlık (MDV) kalemlerine ait amortisman uygulamalarında TMS 16, BOBİ FRS ve Vergi Usul Kanunu (VUK) yönünden farklılıkları tespit etmektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda ilk olarak VUK, TMS 16 ve BOBİ FRS’de MDV’lere ait amortisman uygulamaları arasındaki farklılıklar ortaya konulmuş sonrasında ise yapılacak kayıtlar ve hesaplamalar örnekler yardımıyla detaylıca açıklanmıştır. Gerçekleştirilen çalışma sonucunda BOBİ FRS ve TMS 16 amortisman uygulamalarının birbirleriyle tutarlı olduğu ancak VUK uygulamalarının oldukça farklı olduğu ve bu farklılığın işletmelere ait finansal değerlendirmeleri etkileyeceği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Some remarks on the homology of nilpotent groups
Authors: Mirzaii Behrooz , Mokari Fatemeh Yeganeh
Published: December 2022

In this article we study the homology of nilpotent groups. In particular a
certain vanishing result for the homology and cohomology of nilpotent groups is
proved.
On a sum of a multiplicative function linked to the divisor function over the set of integers B-multiple of 5
Authors: Bouderbala Mihoub
Published: December 2022

Let $d(n)$ and $d^{\ast}(n)$ be the numbers of divisors and the numbers of
unitary divisors of the integer $n\geq1$. In this paper, we prove that \[
\underset{n\in\mathcal{B}}{\underset{n\leq x}{\sum}}\frac{d(n)}{d^{\ast}%
(n)}=\frac{16\pi% %TCIMACRO{\U{b2}}% %BeginExpansion {{}^2}% %EndExpansion
}{123}\underset{p}{\prod}(1-\frac{1}{2p% %TCIMACRO{\U{b2}}% %BeginExpansion
{{}^2}% %EndExpansion }+\frac{1}{2p^{3}})x+\mathcal{O}\left(
x^{\frac{\ln8}{\ln10}+\varepsilon }\right) ,~\left(
x\geqslant1,~\varepsilon>0\right) , \] where $\mathcal{B}$ is the set which
contains any integer that is not a multiple of $5,$ but some permutations of
its digits is a multiple of $5.$
On the Diophantine equation $B_{n_{1}}+B_{n_{2}}=2^{a_{1}}+2^{a_{2}}+2^{a_{3}}$
Authors: Bhoi Kisan , Ray Prasanta Kumar
Published: December 2022

In this study we find all solutions of the Diophantine equation
$B_{n_{1}}+B_{n_{2}}=2^{a_{1}}+2^{a_{2}}+2^{a_{3}}$ in positive integer
variables $(n_{1},n_{2},a_{1},a_{2},a_{3}),$ where $B_{n}$ denotes the $n$-th
balancing number.
Non-split supermanifolds associated with the cotangent bundle
Authors: Onishchik Arkady
Published: December 2022

Here, I study the problem of classification of non-split supermanifolds
having as retract the split supermanifold $(M,\Omega)$, where $\Omega$ is the
sheaf of holomorphic forms on a given complex manifold $M$ of dimension $> 1$.
I propose a general construction associating with any $d$-closed $(1,1)$-form
$\omega$ on $M$ a supermanifold with retract $(M,\Omega)$ which is non-split
whenever the Dolbeault class of $\omega$ is non-zero. In particular, this gives
a non-empty family of non-split supermanifolds for any flag manifold $M\ne
\mathbb{CP}^1$. In the case where $M$ is an irreducible compact Hermitian
symmetric space, I get a complete classification of non-split supermanifolds
with retract $(M,\Omega)$. For each of these supermanifolds, the 0- and
1-cohomology with values in the tangent sheaf are calculated. As an example, I
study the $\Pi$-symmetric super-Grassmannians introduced by Yu. Manin.
Strategi Penginjilan Barnabas dan Saulus dalam Kisah Para Rasul 13:4-12
Authors: Panjaitan Tutur Parade Tua
Published: December 2022

This research was conducted to determine the evangelistic strategies of Barnabas and Saul in Acts 13:4-12. Evangelism is an important topic in Christianity, given the duty the Jesus Christ left to his disciples in particular and to the church in general as written in the Bible. In principle, the gospel must be preached in order for people to believe. What was the evangelistic strategy of Barnabas and Saul in Acts 13:4-12? Using the exegesis or inductive method, the author worked on this study, after first observing the verses, then drawing conclusions based on the data and facts of the Bible found. According to church tradition, the author of Acts is the same as the author of luke's gospel, Luke. The background of verses is outlined in Acts 12:24-25 that the Gospel was preached to many people, then from Jerusalem Barnabas and Saul returned to Antioch, after completing the preaching of the Gospel. The context of this verses is the state of the Antiochian church which already had several ministers, namely prophets and teachers. The Holy Ghost commissioned Barnabas and Saul to spread the gospel. Eventually the Antiochian church released Barnabas and Saul to become missionaries, out of obedience to the commandments of the Holy Spirit. The evangelism strategies of Barnabas and Saul are: evangelism traveling to the cities, evangelism starting from those closest to you, evangelism in houses of worship, evangelism in private.AbstrakPenelitian ini dikerjakan untuk mengetahui strategi penginjilan Barnabas dan Saulus dalam Kisah Para Rasul 13:4-12. Penginjilan merupakan topik yang penting dalam kekristenan, mengingat tugas yang ditinggalkan Yesus Kristus kepada murid-muridNya pada khususnya dan kepada gereja pada umumnya sebagaimana tertulis dalam Alkitab. Pada prinsipnya, Injil harus diberitakan agar orang menjadi percaya. Bagaimanakah strategi penginjilan Barnabas dan Saulus dalam Kisah Para Rasul 13:4-12? Dengan metode eksegese atau induktif, penulis mengerjakan penelitian ini, setelah terlebih dahulu mengamati nas, kemudian menarik kesimpulan berdasarkan data dan fakta Alkitab yang ditemukan. Menurut tradisi gereja, penulis Kisah Para Rasul sama dengan penulis Injil Lukas yaitu Lukas. Latar belakang nas diuraikan dalam Kisah Para Rasul 12:24-25 bahwa Injil diberitakan kepada banyak orang, kemudian dari Yerusalem Barnabas dan Saulus pulang ke Antiokhia, setelah menyelesaikan pengabaran Injil. Konteks nas ini adalah keadaan jemaat Antiokhia yang sudah memiliki beberapa pelayan, yakni nabi dan pengajar. Roh Kudus menugaskan Barnabas dan Saulus untuk menyebarkan Injil. Akhirnya jemaat Antiokhia melepaskan Barnabas dan Saulus untuk menjadi misionaris, karena taat kepada perintah Roh Kudus. Strategi penginjilan Barnabas dan Saulus adalah: penginjilan keliling ke kota-kota, penginjilan dimulai dari orang-orang terdekat, penginjilan di rumah ibadah, penginjilan secara pribadi.
Implementation Research in Nepal – A Scoping Review, 2015-2022
Authors: Shrestha Archana
Published: December 2022

Background Implementation research (IR) is increasingly undertaken in the health field globally. This paper presents a scoping review of IR undertaken in Nepal.

Methods We conducted a scoping review of literature on IR in Nepal according to the PRISMA- ScR checklist. The eligibility criteria were defined as papers conducted in Nepal that focused on studies of programs or policies that emphasize targeting health interventions, and addressed at least some aspects of IR. We searched Embase, PubMed, and the Global Health: Science and Practice database for papers from January 1, 2015 through November 30, 2022 using Medical Subject Headings terms based on our eligibility criteria. We reviewed the full text of the final set of articles and extracted relevant information for inclusion in this review.

Results Twenty-three articles were included in the final stages for data extraction. The numbers of IR have increased over the years; the largest numbers were published in 2021. About 52% had a first author from Nepal, and 39% had a senior author from Nepal. About 52% were focused on non-communicable diseases. The objectives of the studies were diverse; most were conducted in understanding the factors that influenced implementation. Most of the studies were guided by IR theories or frameworks; and were done in collaboration with international partners. Only a few studied implementation strategies and implementation outcomes.

Conclusion The vast majority of the IR conducted in Nepal has focused on understanding the contextual facilitators and barriers to implementation; only a few studies have examined implementation strategies and implementation outcomes.
SANATÇIYI ALTERNATİF ANLATIM ARAÇLARINA YÖNLENDİREN NEDENLER
Authors: OLPAK Ceren
Published: December 2022

İnsan, yeryüzünde maddi olarak ölümsüz olamayacağını anladığında ruhunu ölümsüzleştirmek ister. Peki, bunun için mi sanat yapar? Yoksa bunun için mi sanatı takip eder? Bu çok kolay bir değerlendirme olurdu. İnsan sosyal hayatta bazı değerlere ihtiyaç duyar. Özgürlük gibi, iyi gibi, kötü gibi, cesaret gibi, bilgi gibi. Bütün bu değerler insan doğasını yaratır. Aynı zamanda bu değerlerin tamamı insan doğasının yarattığı değerlerdir. Yaşamını sürdürmek için diğerinin varlığına ihtiyaç duyan insan, diğeriyle ilişkisini değerler üzerinden kurar. Öyleyse bu değerlerin tarihsel süreç içindeki dönüşümleri nedir? Peki, sanat özelinden hareketle bu değerleri nasıl anlamdırmaya çalışıyoruz? Daha önemli bir soru, sanat yapıtı anlatımındaki alternatif araçları nasıl kullanır? Bu makale bu sorulara yanıt vermeyi amaçlamaktadır. Giriş bölümünde sanat eseri ve sanatçı tanımlamasında bulunduktan sonraki bölümde sanatın tarihsel sürecinde değinilecek, tiyatro sanatının tarihsel avangarte yönelişleri hakkında bilgi verilecektir. Toplumlarım üretim ve tüketim biçimleri değiştikçe, buna bağlı olarak sosyo-kültürel yaşamları da değişmektedir. Sanat kendini hangi formda ifade ederse etsin kendisini yaratan çağın koşullarının dışında değerlendirilmez. Çağında kendini ifade etme biçimi olarak sanatı kullanan sanatçının yenilik arzusu, sanatın biçimsel öğelerine yaslanırsa etkin araçlara dönüşemez. İçerik ve biçimin koşut olması, birbirini doğuran, birbirinin zorunlu neden-sonucu, sanatın kendini ifade ettiği formlarda alternatif olarak ortaya çıkan yönelişlerin yeni biçimler doğurmasına neden olur.
A Story of Longing for Humane Affection Tinged with Memory
Authors: ŞAFAK Zafer
Published: December 2022

Never Let Me Go is the sixth novel by Kazuo Ishiguro published in 2005. The setting of the incidents depicted in the novel is England. Spanning more than two decades; between early 1970s up to the second half of the 1990s, hypothetic dystopian novel narrates the experiences of clones whose lives have been pre-determined, shortened and doomed due to forced organ donation so that human can live healthier and longer. Ishiguro’s narration dwells upon the interplay between the themes of memory, grief, longing for human affection, the discrepancy between technologically supported biomedical advances and ethics all of which have far-reaching implications. While search for meaning and essentiality of human affection stand out to be the humanizing aspect of life, they also contribute to the moral qualities of the novel as well as increasing novel’s significance as a cautionary story. In the vortex of emotional exploitation, social conditioning and individual degradation, clones’ experiences present a testimonial quality. Much of clones’ efforts aim at the affirmation of their existence in obtaining meaning with solidarity and memory. Through the reading of this atypical dystopian narrative, the trajectory of quest for meaning, which cannot be made up for anything else and the vitality of interpersonal affection with its unifying essentiality of memory is followed and tried to be pointed out.
Abbas Kiarostami’nin Rüzgar Bizi Götürecek (1999) Filminde Gündelik Hayatın Sunumu
Authors: YALÇIN Abdurrahim
Published: December 2022

Muktedir olana odaklanan ve gücü elinde bulunduran iktidar sahibi yöneticileri tarih yapıcı olarak sunan tarih anlayışı karşısında yaşamın mikro alanlarında yer alan “küçük insanların” gündelik hayatı her daim göz ardı edilmektedir. Halbuki sosyal bilimlerin tarih yazımı yaklaşımı karşısında konumlanan mikro tarih anlayışı ve gündelik hayat çalışmalarının önemli kuramcılarından Henri Lefebvre ise, toplumsal olanın yeniden üretildiği süreçlerde gündelik pratiklerin öneminin altını çizerek, tarihe kaynaklık etmesi açısından kültürel ve toplumsal olanın ortaya çıkarılmasında gündelik olanın önemli bir kaynak oluşturduğunu vurgulamaktadır (akt. Köse, 2009, s. 8). Bu yüzden bu çalışmada da gündelik hayat içinde farkına varıl(a)madan akıp gidenlerin bir örneği olarak İran Yeni Dalgası’nın öne çıkan yönetmenlerinden Abbas Kiarostami’nin Rüzgâr Bizi Götürecek (1999) isimli filmi ile genel anlamda kapalı bir toplum örneği olan İran’ın taşrasındaki gündelik yaşam film üzerinden incelenmektedir. Çalışma sonunda toplumsal yaşam alanlarında farklı gündelik ritüelleri barındıran İran’ın taşrasındaki gündelik yaşam hakkında bir okuma olanağı sunulmaktadır
AN INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORK FOR RESTAURANT CHAINS: A CASE STUDY IN ISTANBUL
Authors: PINARBAŞI Ayşe , AYDIN Umut , KARADAYI Melis Almula , TOZAN Hakan
Published: December 2022

Companies that continue to operate in a competitive market strive the most efficient use of their resources in order to remain competitive. Nowadays, with increasing customer feedback, properly analyzing customer needs and requests and producing services in accordance with expectations have become increasingly important due to the large number of companies competing in the same market, and this is especially important to be at the forefront of competitors in the food services industry. There are risks and uncertainties owing to the continuously changing demand for food service enterprises, the difficulty to regulate interest and comparable charges, the competitive environment, and currency rate hikes. In light of all of these circumstances, restaurants require a versatile tool to effectively measure and analyze their performance. Therefore, this study combines Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Categorical Data Envelopment Analysis (CAT-DEA) to analyze the performance of 15 dealers in Istanbul, divided into three categories: steakhouse, kebab, and meatball-doner. The results demonstrate that each category has just one efficient restaurant, for a total of three efficient restaurants out of fifteen. In addition to the suggested CAT-DEA-based framework, three research hypotheses are constructed and analyzed to investigate the link between restaurant performance and various environmental factors (or relevant indicators) in the food service industry.
Effect of Inclusion of Polypropylene Fiber on Behavior of Concrete
Authors: Kanukuntla Rajkumar
Published: December 2022

In this paper, a comprehensive review related to the history of polypropylene fiber, its durability, dimensional stability, permeability, and eco-friendly properties were discussed. The influence of polypropylene fiber in mechanical properties like tensile, compressive and flexural strength is explored by performing a comparative analytical study concerning conventional concrete and polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete (PPFRC). The case study was carried out to know the variation in the behavior of concrete due to different aspects such as spalling, and abrasion resistance. By the proper addition of fiber content in the concrete mix it can be predicted that there might be an increase in the physical and mechanical properties of fiber, so simultaneously by varying the polypropylene fiber content from 0.5% - 2% in terms of volume, samples are tested under controlled curing conditions and the optimum polypropylene fiber content is suggested. Fibers are distributed randomly in a concrete mix; possess to increase the energy-absorption capacity of concrete and leads to a decrease in their plastic shrinkage cracks. Further investigations are highly recommended to understand more about the mechanical properties of (FRC) fiber reinforced concrete.
DIAGNOSTICS OF THERMAL PLASMA WITH Cu AND Ni VAPOUR ADMIXTURES
Authors: Murmantsev A. , Veklich A. , Boretskij V. , Fesenko S. , Kleshych M. , Ninyovskij V. , Cressault Y.
Published: December 2022

This work is devoted to diagnostics of thermal electric arc discharge plasma with copper and nickel vapour admixtures by optical emission spectroscopy and possibility of its usage for investigation of plasma regions nearelectrodes surfaces. The spectra of plasma emission from such areas were obtained by registration device with spatial and spectral resolution. The Boltzmann plot technique was used to determine the radial distribution of plasma temperature of arc discharge channel in different cross-sections. Namely, the regions of arc discharge plasma in the vicinity of cathode and anode surfaces in the two different configuration of electrodes assembly (copper as a cathode, nickel as an anode and vice versa) were investigated.
Comparison of Tetraploid Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Populations Collected from Turkey and Former Soviet Countries
Authors: İLHAN Doğan
Published: December 2022

Tetraploid Medicago sativa L. subspecies; M. sativa subsp. sativa, M. sativa subsp. falcata and M. sativa subsp. varia form the primary gene pool of the alfalfa. The center of diversity for this subspecies is seen as the Caucasus, Northwest Iran and Northeast Turkey, and its natural range is the former Soviet Union and the southern border of North Africa as the northern border. Genetic diversity among the primary gene pool and comparisons between regions of diversity provides a good reference for breeders when utilizing genetic resources. The United States Department of Agriculture Genetic Resources Information Network (USDA-GRIN) System provides reference data from its entire natural range, including Turkey and the Former Soviet region. In this study, seven populations collected from Turkey and thirteen alfalfa populations collected from Former Soviet Countries held in the USDA GRIN System were evaluated using 20 SSR markers. Within the scope of the study, the information between the locations of the subspecies was compared to reveal the hierarchical population structure. The results obtained from the STRUCTURE and PCA analyzes show that the populations are clustered in two main groups for both countries, but there is a high similarity in hybrid genome contents in the subspecies belonging to the Former Soviet countries. In addition, it was determined by AMOVA analysis that the variance within the populations was higher than that between the populations according to the subspecies analyzed from both countries. It is thought that the results will be effective in terms of using alfalfa genetic resources of these countries in breeding programs.
Impact of the pandemic on the economy of Kazakhstan
Authors: Kaliakparova G. Sh. , Gridneva Y. E. , Bespaly S. V. , Guseva O. S.
Published: December 2022

The pandemic has made global adjustments to the economies of different countries and has become the main factor in reducing consumer demand for goods, works and services. Fear of losing a job or being quarantined has driven down the consumer spending. The decline in consumer demand led to a reduction in business, which gave rise to other negative consequences, such as the inability of enterprises to pay their obligations and repay debts, and a decrease in creditworthiness. The decline in the profitability of companies led, to a reduction in tax revenues to the state budget. The purpose of writing the article was to consider the impact of the pandemic on the economy of our country, since during the pandemic the high level of uncertainty was observed, the instability and non-standard situation had a negative impact on the economy and social sphere.The paper applied the methods of economic and statistical research using the materials of the National Statistics Bureau of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2017–2021.The scientific work reveals the main problems of the development of the country's economy in the most acute period of the pandemic – in 2020, and also describes the main measures taken by the state.The carried out analysis reflects the possible and potential losses for Kazakhstan in the event of a recurrence of a similar crisis, and the measures that should be taken to minimize the consequences and reduce damage in the future.
Agricultural sector of the economy as the basis of the country's food security
Authors: Baidybekova S. K. , Sauranbay S. B. , Yermekbayeva D. D.
Published: December 2022

The topic of the article is relevant because food security affects the economic condition of countries and regions, so the solution of this problem is the most important and a priority. For this purpose, it is necessary first to develop the agrarian sector. The main purpose of the research was to study the current state of the agrarian sector of the economy in the country, the reflection of the main problems and prospects of food security. To achieve the goal, tasks were set, the main of which are: reflection of the current state of the agrarian sector as one of the components of food security for 2017–2021 in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, including Kazakhstan; search for optimal options for the growth of agricultural production and food security of the country based on the conducted research. When conducting research in the work various methods were used, the main of which are the method of abstraction, deduction and induction, statistical analysis of indicators, logical thinking, forecasting. The materials of the scientific research were statistical data of the Eurasian Economic Union, the Department of Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2017–2021. The results of the research can be used in the development of programs for the development of the economic condition in the country as a whole, as well as for individual regions.
Impact of human capital on the development of an economy
Authors: Kibayeva A. B. , Tussupova L. A. , Giese Roland
Published: December 2022

At present, national competitiveness is presented as a means of fighting for a place in the world economic system. The issue of formation, ensuring and increasing the competitiveness of the national economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the main issue in the development of the Strategy "Kazakhstan–2050", "Strategy "Kazakhstan–2030", the Strategic Development Plan of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2025 and other government programs aimed at modernizing the economy of the state [1].The purpose of this article is to investigate the impact of human capital on economic development. Transnationalization of economic relations and globalization of markets intensify competition between countries and large corporations for influence and markets, which in turn leads to new methods and means of competition. The development of human capital makes it possible to introduce innovations, adapt the economy to the conditions of globalization, and achieve high competitiveness. In the conditions of globalization of the world economy the country faces acute problems, such as: general technical and technological backwardness of enterprises, raw material orientation of economy, underdevelopment of production infrastructure, low integration into the world economy, underdevelopment of social infrastructure. Lack of effective communication between science and production, low costs of R&D, design work, etc. To solve these problems it will be necessary to create in Kazakhstan a competitive knowledge-intensive economy, which can become the basis of public welfare. In the future, Kazakhstan needs to create an innovative, post-crisis economy, i.e. knowledge-based economy, which creates opportunities for practical use of human intellectual capital in the development of areas requiring knowledge, provides the transition to the sixth economic paradigm, takes the features of the intellectual economy.