bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychometric Characteristics of the Persian Version of the Revised Fear of Personal Death Scale
Authors: Saffarzadeh Azadeh , Rahiminezhad Abbas , Bahrami Ehsan Hadi , Noferesti Azam , Shahmansouri Nazila , Salehi Keyvan
Published: July 2023

Background: The thought of one’s own death is a fearful subject that is not easy to deal with. Fear of death can have various psychological effects on a person. Advances have been made in the measurement of death concerns leading to the development and validation of several scales as it varies according to social and cultural conditions. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties, content validity, concurrent validity, and factor structure of a Persian version of the revised Fear of Personal Death Scale (FPDS-R) in an Iranian population. Methods: This study was conducted on residents of Tehran, Iran, using the online version of the FPDS-R, Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition, and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale questionnaires. Finally, data analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 21). Moreover, the Pearson correlation coefficient and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used for data analysis. Results: Among 313 individuals who completed the study, the fit of the five-factor model in CFA was confirmed using standard indices (root mean square error of approximation = 0.06; chi-square/df = 2.34). Reliability was confirmed by calculating Cronbach’s alpha (> 0.8). Cronbach’s alpha values for the reliability of "deprivation", "loss of self", "forgotten", "other-oriented" and "mystery" were 0.93, 0.88, 0.81, 0.86, and 0.88, respectively. The findings of this study confirmed the five factors model developed by Burris and Bailey (2009) on Iranian sample. Conclusions: The Persian version of the FPDS-R in Iranian society has good reliability and validity and can be used for personality research, identification and treatment of clinical disorders, and cross-cultural comparisons in this population.
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Interpersonal Counseling and Interpersonal Psychotherapy in Emotional Expression, Social Skills, and Depression Symptoms in Students
Authors: Nezafat Ferizi Javad , Ashouri Ahmad , Gharraee Banafsheh , Asgharnejad Farid Ali Asghar
Published: July 2023

Background: Depression symptoms are among the most common psychological problems in students. Short-term treatments are important in preventing depression from turning into a disorder. Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of interpersonal counseling (IPC) in depression symptoms, emotional expression, and social skills of students in comparison to interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). Methods: A pretest and posttest design with follow-up was used in this study, with two experimental groups and a control group conducted in Mashhad, Iran, in 2021. A total of 51 subjects who scored 14 or higher on the Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition (BDI-II) were randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. Finally, the information obtained from 41 subjects was analyzed. The experimental groups underwent 7 sessions of 45 minutes of IPC and 12 sessions of 90 minutes of IPT every week. At the beginning of the study, after the end of the intervention, and after one- and three-month follow-up periods, all the subjects were evaluated with the BDI-II, emotional expressiveness, and social skills questionnaires. The findings were analyzed using the repeated measurement method and Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. All the analyses were carried out with SPSS software (version 23). Results: Both IPC and IPT treatments were effective in depression symptoms (M: 31.76, 20.41, 22.94, and 24), emotional expression (M: 32.94, 40.26, 38.47, and 37.23), and social skills (M: 224.9, 265.2, 254.4, and 253.7) (P < 0.05). The comparison of the two treatments showed no significant difference in the variables (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The findings of the present study can be considered a useful step in the field of short-term and effective interventions.
Factors Associated with Negative Emotional Responses and Maladaptive Coping Strategies to Cyberbullying Among Young People in Southernmost Thailand
Authors: Noipom Rusnat , Lim Apiradee , Sittichai Ruthaychonnee , Sukkhum Sarawut , Dureh Nurin , Ma-a-lee Arinda
Published: July 2023

Background: Cyberbullying generates unfavorable feelings and behaviors among young people. Factors associated with emotional responses and coping strategies for cyberbullying need to be assessed. Objectives: This study aimed to identify the factors associated with negative emotional responses and maladaptive coping strategies in response to cyberbullying among young people aged 13 - 24. Methods: Self-administered questionnaires were used for data collection across eight secondary schools and two universities in Pattani province, Thailand. A total of 227 students who experienced cyberbullying were included in this study. Results: Students whose fathers had a bachelor's degree or higher, those whose fathers were farmers, merchants, or laborers, had a middle-class family income, and students experiencing high social stress had higher negative emotional responses to cyberbullying. Young people with fathers having bachelor's degrees or higher, having a low family income, and having low or moderate social support had more maladaptive coping strategies for cyberbullying. Conclusions: Attention should be paid to developing effective ways to reduce negative emotions and bad coping skills in these groups of students.
Surveying the Experiences of People with Albinism in Iran: Qualitative Research
Authors: Alizadeh Taher , Bahmani Bahman , Khanjani Mohammad Saeed , Azkhosh Manoochehr , Shakiba Shima , Vahedi Mohsen
Published: July 2023

Background: Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disease that causes the impaired conversion of melanin, thus leading to the development of vision impairment and skin/hair-related complications. This disease can also cause extensive psychosocial consequences for patients with this disease. Objectives: This research aimed to provide a deep understanding of the lived experience of people with albinism (PWA) in Iran. Methods: This research has been conducted using a qualitative approach. The sampling was done as purposive and continued until reaching data saturation. The data were collected through deep semi-structured interviews, and then analyzed via thematic analysis, after transcribing the interviews and removing the similar codes, 1077 initial codes were extracted. The categories were coded using open coding indirect process alongside several times of reading the text and allocating relevant codes through constant comparison of codes with each other. Results: The results obtained from data analysis led to extraction of three main themes including: (1) challenges; (2) perceived sources of support; and (3) psychological mechanisms of coping with challenges. Conclusions: Based on the findings of this research, the main challenges of PWA were categorized into two major groups: Body-based challenges and psychosocial challenges. The perceived support sources of these people against these challenges were social supports and access to facilitator tools. The psychological mechanisms were divided into adaptive and maladaptive sub-categories. The findings of this research can provide a deeper understanding of the needs of these people for providing optimal care and ultimately promote their psychosocial well-being and also can be employed in developing interpretive theories about the biopsychosocial conditions of PWA.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Related Factors Among COVID-19 Survivors Two Years After the Pandemic: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey in Kurdistan, Iran
Authors: Abdi Mahnaz , Maroufi Azad , Shams Alizadeh Narges , Rahmani Khaled
Published: July 2023

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a threatening and potentially traumatic event, causing psychological problems among communities. So far, few studies have evaluated the long-term psychological impact of COVID-19 on mental health. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the frequency of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among people living in Kurdistan province, Iran, more than two years after the beginning of the pandemic, and to determine factors related to adverse mental outcomes. Methods: Using the convenience sampling method, a web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from 21 March to 21 May 2022. A total of 2,705 respondents completed the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), and 2,669 cases were included in the study. We used the multivariable logistic regression analysis to detect factors associated with PTSD. Results: The mean age of the participants was 34.98 ± 10.84 years, and the overall prevalence of PTSD was 38.9%. The potential factors associated with PTSD included younger age, the history of isolation, previous psychiatric disorders, and loss of relatives or friends due to COVID-19 (P < 0.05). Conclusions: According to our results, the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative effect on the mental health of a relatively high percentage of the general population in Kurdistan, Iran. Given the possible long-term mental health effects of the outbreak of acute infectious diseases, planning to improve mental health in vulnerable groups should be considered for the post-COVID-19 era.
Pretend Play Therapy In-person Versus Online for Participation Improvement in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Study Protocol for a Clinical Trial
Authors: Dabiri Golchin Minoo , Mirzaie Hooshang , Hosseini Seyed Ali , Pishyareh Ebrahim , Ellis Gary , Bakhshi Enayatollah , Khosroabadi Pedram
Published: July 2023

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition in children, affecting 10% of Iranian children. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects many areas of children’s lives, especially their participation. The most important part of a child’s life is playing, which is affected by ADHD. Children with ADHD have difficulties in their playing. Play is a child’s work and the most critical occupation that a child has. However, there are a few bright protocols to improve play for the sake of play. Objectives: This protocol describes interventions to improve play in children with ADHD. Methods: This is a double-blind clinical trial in parallel groups of children with ADHD aged 4 to 6 years. Trained occupational therapists will deliver therapy in the clinic for eight weeks during 16 sessions of 45 minutes. A follow-up assessment will be done eight weeks after the last therapy session. Conclusions: According to the results of the trial, evidence will be provided about a bright and feasible protocol for occupational therapists to address the play of children with ADHD that can have significant effects on their quality of life, play skills, and participation.
Investigating the Effect of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Insulin Resistance and Some Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Systematic Review
Authors: Kaikhosro Doulatyari Peyman , Ghahramani Mehran , Mozaffari Kosar
Published: July 2023

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of aerobic and resistance training on insulin resistance and some risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Methods: In the current research, as a review of studies, we searched articles related to the effect of exercise training on cardiovascular diseases and insulin resistance in diabetic patients published in Springer, Hindawi, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, SID and ISC until July 2022 using the keywords diabetes, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, training, exercise, aerobic exercise, and resistance exercise. Between 1999 and 2022, 68 studies and 14 systematic review and meta-analysis articles were examined. Results: In the studies related to Training and insulin resistance, 14 studies were reviewed, the number of subjects was 3753, in 100% of the subjects, and the reduction of insulin resistance was significant (P < 0.05). A number of 7732 subjects were investigated in 8 trials and systematic review studies related to Training and blood pressure, reduction of systolic blood pressure (SBP) in 99.11% of people and reduction of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in 93.3% of people was significant. (P < 0.05). About training and fat profiles, 11 systematic review studies and trials were examined, according to the results, in the studies of training and triglyceride (TG), 3917 subjects (83.74% significant reduction), training and cholesterol (TC), 2186 subjects (97.81% significant reduction), training and low density lipoprotein (LDL), 2972 subjects (72.99% significant reduction), training and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), 2828 subjects (100% significant decrease) and training and high density lipoprotein (HDL), 6699 subjects (83.41 significant increase) were observed (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Aerobic and resistance training -both- improve the lipid profile and reduce cardiovascular risk factors and can be a useful way to treat and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
The Effect of Harm-reducing Programs in Drop-in Centers on the Frequency of High-Risk Behaviors Among Injecting Drug Users in Hamadan
Authors: Moradi Ali , Ranjbaran Hamid , Moradi Mazyar , Amjadian Mohiadin
Published: July 2023

Background: It is necessary to study high-risk behaviors among intravenous drug users, as well as the effectiveness of the syringe-needle program to help health officials adopt appropriate health policies in order to promote public health services. Therefore, it is necessary to gather and present up-to-date evidence on the effectiveness of these interventions. Methods: The study aimed to evaluate a harm-reducing program using a self-report tool before and after implementing an interventional program, consisting of training on low-risk injection methods, sterilization methods for injection devices, reducing the risks of drug abuse and sexual behaviors, HIV and hepatitis B counseling and testing, apportioning sterile syringes, needles, cotton, alcohol, and condoms, offering methadone maintenance treatment, collecting and discarding contaminated needles, and referral of patients to specialized medical centers. These procedures were performed in two drop-in centers (DIC) in Hamadan. Participants were recruited by the census, including 188 volunteers from the DICs. Descriptive statistics for quantitative variables were mean and standard deviation. Absolute and relative frequencies were used for ranked and categorized variables. Analytical analysis for high-risk behaviors before and after the intervention was performed using the tests related to paired data and, if necessary, regression models (P ≤ 0.05). STATA version 12 was used to analyze the data. Results: A total of 188 people participated in this study, of whom 112 (59.6%) were male, and 76 (40.4%) were female. The mean ± standard deviation of the age of the participants was 47.72 ± 10.88. The results showed that the proportions of non-injecting drug users (P = 0.03), injecting drug users (P = 0.008), and co-injection users (P < 0.001) were significantly different compared before admission to the DICs and two months after discharge (P = 0.03). Conclusions: Programs of DICs, especially educational programs and distributing syringes and needles, play a significant role in reducing high-risk behaviors, at least in the short term. As a result, this practice may help reduce the incidence of HIV and other diseases transmitted through joint injections among drug users.
Association of ABO and Rh Blood Groups with Helicobacter pylori Seropositivity in Gonabad City, Iran: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Mohammadzadeh Alireza , Minooeianhaghighi Mohammad Hassan , Ghorbani Mohamad , Zibaee Behdad , Hajavi Jafar
Published: July 2023

Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most common chronic bacterial infections in humans, affecting large populations worldwide. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between H. pylori infection prevalence with ABO and Rh blood groups. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted with a case-control design on individuals with anti-H. pylori positive test. Patients with IgG pylori were included in the study based on the inclusion criteria. The individuals were divided into two groups based on antibody titer. The case group included subjects with positive serological results with a titer greater than 12 u/mL IgG, and the control group entailed subjects with negative serological results with a titer less than 8 u/mL IgG. The ABO and Rh blood groups of both groups were examined based on case information. Finally, the data were entered into the SPSS software, and a significance level of 5% was considered for all analyses. Results: According to the results of this study, there was no significant relationship between the blood group and H. pylori infection (P > 0.05). However, the prevalence of blood type A was significantly higher in individuals with positive H. pylori IgG test. Conclusions: The current study suggests no association between ABO and Rh groups, but people with A blood group infected with H. pylori need more attention.
Pendidikan Agama Islam di Sekolah Umum (Persfektif Histori)
Authors: Juniarti Iryani  , Bahaking Rama  , Muhammad Yahdi
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze Islamic religious education in public schools in terms of history. The research method used is a qualitative research method with library research (Library research). Source data (primary) in the form of journals and other reading sources relating to the history of Islamic Religious Education in public schools. Data management is entirely "qualitative" because the data encountered is a verbal statement. As for the method of analysis using "inductive" and comparative techniques. The results of this study indicate that Islamic religious education is a "guardian" in achieving national education goals and is also one of the determining factors for student graduation. The implementation of Islamic religious lessons from the colonial period to the reform order era has increasingly had the strength and support of the government in its application in public schools. The strength of Islamic religious education in public schools is further strengthened by the provisions in the law stipulated by the government. Therefore, the existence of religious education in schools will help educators and the government to achieve national education goals.
Penggunaan Chanel Youtube Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Mata Pelajaran Sejarah Pada Siswa Kelas VII SMPN 1 Kalidawir Tulungagung
Authors: Nurkhosim Dendy , Hendriani Dita
Published: July 2023

The digital era has entered the era of the industrial revolution 4.0, the work process and way of life of humans have also changed following these changes. The development of the industrial revolution made all processes systematic and automatic, not only there the development of internet technology is also increasingly advanced making all information easy to find. With the birth of the internet, YouTube was created as an attractive medium for spreading information. This can be utilized in the world of education as a learning medium that attracts students' interest. Departing from this phenomenon, in this study the researcher was interested in conducting research related to the use of YouTube media as a means of learning historical heritage material with a Hindu-Buddhist pattern in class VII SMPN 1 Kalidawir. This research was conducted using qualitative methods with descriptive research types. Primary data sources on teachers and students of class VII. Secondary data sources; research journals, books and youtube media. Data collection techniques include; interview techniques, observation and documentation in the field. After the desired data is collected and analyzed. The results of the study state that the use of YouTube as a learning tool is able to attract students' interest in learning while in class and facilitate students and teachers in learning so that the learning and teaching process can run effectively and efficiently.
Pengaruh Fasilitas dan Word of Mount terhadap Keputusan Menginap pada Hotel Al-Istiqamah Pasaman Barat
Authors: Lorenzo Naufal , Putra Trisna
Published: July 2023

In the hospitality industry, facilities are important because the decision to choose a hotel is influenced by both online promotions and word of mouth. The aim of this research was to analyze the effect of facilities and word of mouth on the decision to stay at the Al-Istiqamah Hotel, West Pasaman. This research is a quantitative research using causal associative method. In this study, to collect data using questionnaires to guests who have stayed at the Al-Istiqamah Hotel, West Pasaman. The questionnaire can be in the form of a statement to the respondent. Testing the reliability of research using reliability analysis with the help of SPSS version 25.00. From the results of this study the independent variable that has a large influence is word of mouth with a coefficient of 0.420 followed by facilities with a coefficient of 0.362. The t test results from the facility (X1) obtained t count of 5.301 from a significance of 0.05 obtained t table of 0.2061 and the results of the t test for word of mouth (X2) obtained t count of 5.647 from a significance of 0.05 obtained t table 1.987 which can be concluded that t count> t table. Thus the first hypothesis can be accepted, namely that there is a significant influence of the facilities and word of mouth variables on the decision to stay at Hoel Al-Istiqamah, Pasaman Barat.
Standar Operasional Prosedur Pelayanan Wisatawan di Pandan View Mandeh, Sumatera Barat
Authors: Fauziah Qori , Putra Trisna
Published: July 2023

Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) is a work structure for professional work. The goal of this final project is to design an SOP that is applied when handling guests at Pandan View Mandeh. The design of the work is carried out with the stages of the process and the application of the implementation methodology with the stages of 1) Time and place of implementation of the work, 2) Design of the work design, 3) Validation, 4) Materials and Tools, 5) Work steps, 6) Budget Plan, 7) Implementation of Works. The work that has been carried out by observing, interviewing, and documenting the implementation of guest services at Pandan View Mandeh is the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that is applied at Pandan View Mandeh.
Efektivitas Pembelajaran Menggunakan Penilaian Portofolio
Authors: Magdalena Ina , Aciakatura Chico , Putri Widia Ananda , Azzizah Fitri Nur
Published: July 2023

Implementation of assessment is an important part of the learning process related to the achievement of student learning outcomes. A good assessment method can make a positive contribution to the teaching and learning process and will have an impact on student learning outcomes. However, student learning outcomes cannot only be measured by grades through written tests, so that the quality of learning can develop better, a portfolio assessment is needed. which is part of the classroom assessment currently being developed. By applying an alternative assessment, one of which is a portfolio assessment of students, can collect evidence of actual student progress that can be used as material for consideration to improve the learning process further. Besides Therefore, assessments like this are felt to be fairer and more transparent for students and can increase student motivation to be actively involved in the learning process.
REDDEDİLMİŞ BAŞYAPITLAR- Bir Seçki
Authors: KALFA Zafer
Published: July 2023

Güzeli ve güzel düşünceyi yansıttıkları düşünülse de, sanat eserlerinin yeri her zaman sergi salonları ya da salon duvarları olmamıştır. Sanat eseri denilen yapıt modelinin kimi zaman tedirginlik yaydığı, kimi zaman insanları kızdırdığı, kimi zaman da muhtevası (veya biçimi) nedeniyle yasaklandığı da unutulmamalıdır. Bir çelişki gibi görünebilir ve güzel esaslı bir insan faaliyetinin bu türden tepkiler alması ilk anda anlaşılamayabilir. Fakat sanatın, güzelleştirmek dışında da gayesi ve dahası, güzel olmak dışında da bir doğası olduğu gerçeğiyle yüzleştikçe söz konusu tepkiler artık şaşırtıcı gelmeyecektir. Tam tersine, sanatın yakıcı içeriği ne kadar iyi kavranırsa pek çok yapıtın neden tepki almadığı da o kadar merak edilebilir. Dolayısıyla, bugün bazıları, sanat tarihinin en iyileri arasında gösterilen ama geçmişte kabul görmemiş eserlerden bir seçki biçiminde sunulan bu metin, yalnızca yasaklamanın / dışlamanın olumsuzluğu üzerine bir eleştiri olarak görülmemeli ama ayrıca sanatın o öteki doğasını vurgulamaya yönelik bir girişim olarak da dikkate alınmalıdır.
“8 SORU 8 BİLİM İNSANI SÖYLEŞİLERİ” DEĞERLENDİRME YAZISI
Authors: YANAR Ayşem
Published: July 2023

Alanda çalışan öğretim üyeleri ile iletişim kurmak ve iş birliği sağlamak amacıyla 11 Şubat 2022- 8 Haziran 2022 tarihleri arasında, Koruma Onarım alanından sekiz öğretim üyesi ile sekiz söyleşi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Söyleşilerde alana yönelik durum saptaması ve yaşanan sorunlara çözüm olabilmesi amacıyla birbirinin devamı olabilecek nitelikte tespit edilen sekiz soru yönlendirilmiş ve verilen cevaplar derlenmiştir.
JOHN LOCKE VE DAVİD HUME’DA SİYASİ İKTİDARIN MEŞRUİYETİNİN KAYNAĞI
Authors: DAĞ Umut
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışmada Hume’un siyasi iktidarın varlığı ve devamlılığıyla alakalı Locke’’un toplum sözleşmesi kuramına yönelik karşıtlığı bağlamında iki filozofun devlet anlayışları karşılaştırmalı bir biçimde analiz edilecektir. Bu karşıtlığın geri planında onun siyaset felsefesi problemlerine yaklaşırken tarihsel metodolojiyi kullanması ve genel olarak siyasal düzenin oluşmasında fayda kavramını esas alması ana nedenler olarak ortaya konacaktır. Bununla beraber Hume’un Locke toplum sözleşmesi karşıtlığına rağmen, siyasi iktidarın var oluş gayesi söz konusu olduğunda onunla hem fikir olduğu gösterilecektir. Siyasi iktidarın var oluş gayesinin bilhassa mülkiyeti korumak olduğu hususunda her iki filozofta aynı kanaattedir. Hume için özel mülkiyet genelin ortak çıkarlarının temel bir bileşenidir ve devlet tarafından kişilerin özel mülkiyeti korunmalıdır. Bundan dolayı Hume Locke’un öne sürdüğü toplum sözleşmesi karşıtı bir siyaset felsefesi yapmaktan ziyade hem ona eleştirel duran hem de bazı konularda ona katılan bir filozoftur.
AYDINLANMADA DİN PROBLEMATİĞİ VE İSKOÇ AYDINLANMASINA ETKİSİ
Authors: TAŞKIN Ali
Published: July 2023

Aydınlanma dönemi üzerine o kadar çok görüş ortaya konmuştur ki, tanımı, muhtevası ve etkisi ile üzerinde uzlaşılması mümkün olmayan felsefi bir problematik olarak önümüzde durmaktadır. Aydınlanma hem kendi başına bir problematik hem de başat konularından olan din konusu ayrı bir problematik olarak değerlendirilmektedir. On sekizinci yüzyılla başlayan aydınlanma dönemi Tek tanrılı dinlerin egemen olduğu uzun bir zaman diliminin sonu olduğu için akla uygunluğu tartışmalı olan dinin etkisinin kırılması ya da tümden ortadan kaldırılması amacını içinde taşıdığı öne sürülmüştür. Bu tezi savunmak için aydınlanma döneminin filozoflarının tamamının natüralist, pozitivist, ateist ya da teist olduğu yönünde bir görüş egemen kılınmaya çalışılmıştır. Hem tarihsel gerçeklik açısından hem de felsefi tutarlılık açısından birçok yanlışlar, paradokslar ve çelişkiler içeren bu görüşleri kısmen genel daha çok da İskoç Aydınlanmasının üç önemli düşünürü çerçevesinde ele almak ve tartışmak bu makalenin ana konusunu oluşturmaktadır. Konu, filozofların bazı eserlerinden yola çıkılarak kimi akıl yürütmelerle tartışılmıştır. Makalede, aydınlanmanın mutlak bir din karşıtlığı aydınlanma filozoflarının tümünün de doğalcı, tanrıtanımaz ya da en fazla deist olabileceği yönündeki yaygın kanaatin yanlışlığı gösterilmeye çalışılmıştır.
Mobile application for gate pass management system enhancement
Authors:   , Hilary Rambo
Published: July 2023

Gate pass management is an essential measure to keep records of people's entrance and exit of company premises. Technological improvement steered gate pass management from paper-based logbooks to a web-based system that relies on the internet. The web-based system contains forms to input personal information, exit and entry time, and reason for requesting a gate pass. For a large organization with a diverse number of employees who do not have access to computers for their daily routine activities, it’s extremely challenging to request a gate pass through an existing web based gate pass management system. Thus, users turn to smartphones to access the web-based gate pass management system. A responsive web system is a considerable approach to resolve screen size and input method challenge of the smartphone; however, the study shows many users are not interested to use a mobile browser for accessing web services. Hence necessitate the implementation of a mobile application for enhancing the existing web-based gate pass management system. Web-based gate pass management system requires printers for printing gate pass permission, and barcode scanners are required for scanning gate pass permission paper at the security gate. The cost of hardware and printing materials is waived through the utilization of mobile phones to create shareable digital gate passes, as well as utilizing a camera as a barcode scanner. The camera can be used for photographing gate pass users for extra records. Seventy (70) respondents were selected through the non-probability purposive sampling technique. The mobile application was developed, tested, and validated through hundred potential users.
Saba Akbarabadi and Thematic Threnodes(Marsiya)
Authors: Shazada Muntazir Mehdi  , Dr. Prveen Akhtar Kallu
Published: July 2023

Saba Akbarabadi is seen as a bright star in the sky of Threnodes. Although he is the author of more than three hundred ghazals, he is best known for writing naats and threonodes. Like Josh Malihabadi, Saba Akbarabadi embellished the Threnodes with modern themes and shaped the Threnodes into a poem that represents the literature of life. The themes that Saba has included in the theranods and discussed their importance and nature in a poetic, philosophical and intellectual manner, this kind of creation is rarely seen in Urdu theranods. Among the themes that Saba chose are wind, dust, humans, migration, life, insight and vision etc. Saba has linked these themes to Karbala. These themes are rarely discussed in the genre of Theranods. By the end of the 20th century, threnodes were dying out. Saba made Threnodes a part of scientific and philosophical discourse to go beyond lamentation to facts and this is his great achievement.This article is a key attempt to explore themes  of the Threnodes of the Saba Akbarabadi.
Peningkatkan Kemampuan Guru Dalam Membuat Rpp Abad 21 Melalui Pembinaan Guru Dengan Menggunakan Metode CLCK
Authors: Rodiyah Siti
Published: July 2023

Penelitian Tindakan Kepengawasan ini memiliki beberapa tujuan, diantaranya mengetahui pembinaan guru dengan menggunakan metode CLCK (Contoh, Latih, Coba dan Kembangkan) dapat meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam membuat RPP Abad 21 di MI Diniyah Islamiyah, MI Istiqlal dan MI Karisma Tahun Pelajaran 2021/2022. Prosedur yang dilakukan oleh penulis dalam PTKp ini menggunakan siklus dengan pelaksanaan dua siklus. Tiap siklus terdiri darai empat tahapan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi atau pengamatan dan refleksi. Variabel yang menjadi sasaran perubahan dalam Penelitian Tindakan Kepengawasan ini adalah Kemampuan Guru Dalam Membuat RPP K-13 dan variabel tindakan yang digunakan adalah G Metode CLCK. Subjek yang dijadikan penelitian ini adalah guru kelas MI wilayah binaan Jakarta Pusat 1 yang berjumlah 18 orang pada semester ganjil tahun pelajaran 2022/2020. Sedangkan teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi dan dokumentasi. Dari data hasil siklus 1 tentang observasi guru kelas pembuatan RPP Abad 21 dengan menggunakan metode CLCK (Contoh, Latih, Coba dan Kembangkan), dapat terlihat bahwa dari 18 orang guru kelas,  11 orang guru atau 61 % memperoleh nilai kelengkapan RPP Cukup, 7 orang guru atau 39 %  memperoleh nilai kelengkapan RPP baik dan belum ada guru kelas yang memperoleh nilai Sangat Baik dengan rata-rata 2.4 kategori Cukup (C). Pada perbaikan Siklus 2 diperoleh nilai hasil observasi diatas KKM yaitu mencapai 3.6 dengan predikat A/4 (Sangat Baik) dan ketuntasan mencapai 100 % berdasarkan KKM B/3 (baik) dan penulis tidak melanjutkan ke siklus 3. Dengan melakukan pembinaan guru menggunakan Metode CLCK (Contoh, Latih, Coba dan Kembangkan) di MI Diniyah Islamiyah, MI Istiqlal dan MI Karisma Tahun Pelajaran 2021/2022, dapat meningkatkan kemampuan guru kelas dalam membuat RPP Abad 21.
Analyses of Antimicrobial Use and Prescription Patterns in a Companion Animal Practice in Accra, Ghana, from 2015 to 2021
Authors: Turkson Paa Kobina
Published: July 2023

Introduction: The overuse, misuse, or abuse of antimicrobials in pets has the potential to result in antimicrobial resistance in pathogens of animal origin. There is a need for prudent use of antimicrobials to prevent this issue. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the trend of antimicrobial use in small animals at a veterinary practice in Accra, Ghana, over the period of 2015 to 2021.
Materials and methods: Clinical records of 4324 animal patients presented to a veterinary hospital in Ghana that were given antimicrobials from September 2015 to December 2021 were analyzed for frequencies, proportions, and statistical differences. The gender of animals involved in this study were 53.1% males, 43.4% females, and 3.4% did not have the sex stated. The perceptions of antimicrobials by veterinarians and prescription patterns (to understand the basis for the prescription patterns) were considered in this study.
Results: Antimicrobial use increased significantly from 56% in the first period (September 2015 to December 2017) to 75% in 2020, dropping to 59% in 2021. The prescription diversity was calculated to be 0.82. The most common indicator for antimicrobial use was a complex of symptoms and signs of anorexia-vomiting-diarrhea (27%). The number of antimicrobials prescribed per visit ranged from 1 to 5. The penicillin type (34%), tetracyclines (26.4%), sulphonamides (18.9%), and nitroimidazoles (10.6%) were the most used antimicrobial group. The routes and dosages administered were recorded in 70.3% and 92% of cases, respectively. The intramuscular route (54.5%) was the most preferred administration method by the clinicians. Notably, 95% of the veterinarians were neither aware of nor used any prescription guidance protocol in the small animal veterinary facility.
Conclusion: Antimicrobials were used in high proportions in pets (mainly dogs) from 2015 to 2021. Penicillin, tetracyclines, and sulphonamides were more commonly used. Detailed information on antimicrobial prescriptions and use in a small animal veterinary practice setting in Ghana could provide valuable data for providing guidelines in antibacterial usage.
DENETİMLİ SERBESTLİĞE TABİ TUTULAN MADDE KULLANICILARINA YÖNELİK DİN/MANEVİYAT TEMELLİ BAĞIMLILIK PROGRAMI MODEL ÖNERİSİ
Authors: AKÇA Emrullah , KIZILGEÇİT Muhammed
Published: July 2023

Madde bağımlılığıyla mücadele teşhis konulmasıyla başlar. Zira madde bağımlılığı hukuki ve hastalık temelli bir problem olduğu gibi ahlaki ve dini/manevi bir meseledir. Hukuki ve tıbbi yaklaşımların yetersiz kalmaları bağımlılık problemine karşı dini/manevi çözüm arayışlarını çoğaltmıştır. Çünkü din/maneviyat, bağımlılığa karşı hem koruyucu hem de bağımlılıktan iyileşme konusunda önemli bir destek imkânına sahiptir. Bunun için madde bağımlılığıyla mücadele eden bütün kurum ve kuruluşların tedavi ve iyileştirme programlarında dini/manevi içerikli programlara da yer vermeleri etkili bir sonuç doğurabilir. Bu kapsamda madde bağımlılığıyla mücadelede önemli bir yere sahip olan denetimli serbestlik kurumlarında yapılan manevi danışmanlık ve rehberlik hizmetleri, bağımlılık ve iyileşme süreçlerinde olan bireylere dini/manevi destek sağlayarak iyileşme süreçlerini kolaylaştırabilir. Bu çalışmanın amacı denetimli serbestliğe tabi tutulan madde kullanıcılarına yönelik dini/manevi içerikli programların önemini ortaya koymak, bu kapsamda denetimli serbestliğe tabi tutulan madde kullanıcılarına yönelik uygulanmak üzere araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen programın teorik çerçevesini sunmaktır. Araştırmada yurt içi ve yurt dışında bağımlılığı önleme ve tedavi etmek amacıyla oluşturulan psikospiritüel programların etkili olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu kapsamda bağımlılara yönelik dini/ maneviyat içerikli bir programın geliştirilmesi için araştırmacı tarafından alan uzmanlarıyla yapılan görüşme ve alan yazından elde edilen veriler neticesinde on oturumluk bir program oluşturulmuştur. Programın bağımlılık sürecine etki düzeyini test etmek için ise yarı deneysel yöntemlerden ön test-son test eşleştirilmiş kontrol gruplu desen kullanılmıştır.
ŞİFÂ-İ ŞERÎF’İN TEFSİR İLMİ AÇISINDAN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: AYDAY Mehmet Selim
Published: July 2023

İslâm’ın ilk asırlarından bugüne Hz. Peygamber’in hayatını her yönüyle ele alan pek çok eser telif edilmiştir. Bu eserlerden bir kısmı Hz. Peygamber’i her yönüyle ele alırken, bir kısmı ise belli başlı yönleriyle ele almıştır. Hz. Peygamber’in fiziki özelliklerini ele alan şemâil türünden eserlerin yanında, sadece mucizelerini ele alan eserler buna örnek verilebilir. Kâdî İyâz’ın (öl. 544/1149) Hz. Peygamber’e duyulan muhabbeti güçlendirmek amacıyla yazmış olduğu eş-Şifâ bi-ta‘rîfi hukuki’l-Mustafâ adlı eser de bunlardan bir tanesidir. Daha çok Şifâ-i Şerîf şeklinde şöhret bulan eser dört bölümden meydana gelmektedir. Bu bölümlerde Hz. Peygamber’in maddî ve manevî güzellikleri, masumiyeti, Allah katındaki değeri, mucizeleri, Hz. Peygamber’e itaatin gereği ve ona dil uzatanlara uygulanması gereken hükümler ele alınmaktadır. Bu açılardan eser bir siyer veya şemâil türünden bir eser olarak düşünülmüştür. Ancak Kâdî İyâz konuları işlerken genellikle âyetlerle başlamakta ve müfessirlerin âyete dair görüşlerini mutlaka zikretmekte, gerekli gördüğü yerde hem ayetlerdeki kıraât farklılıklarına hem de âyetin sebeb-i nüzulüne işaret etmektedir. Bu haliyle eser hem bir rivayet hem de konulu bir tefsiri andırmaktadır. Eserin bu özelliğinden dolayı tefsir ilmi açısından da değerlendirilmesinin faydalı olacağı kanaati hasıl olmuştur. Çalışma yapılırken eser baştan sona taranmış Kâdî İyâz’ın hangi tefsir kaynaklarından istifade ettiği tespit edilmiştir. İhtiyaç duyuldukça en önemli şerhlerinden biri olarak kabul edilen Ali el-Kârî’nin (öl. 1014/1605) Arapça Şerhu’ş-Şifâ’sına; M. Yaşar Kandemir’in Türkçe Şifâ-i Şerîf Şerh’ine de müracaat edilmiştir.
Type 2 diabetes remission: An overview
Authors: Jain Akshay
Published: July 2023

In my practice, one of the most common questions I encounter with my type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients is, “How can I get rid of this disease?” The primary focus of practitioners’ discussion regarding T2D is the chronicity and irreversibility of the condition. Recently, however, new hope is emerging concerning remission of diabetes with the increasing amount of evidence-based data available.
The use of biosimilar insulins in 2023
Authors: Monsonego Sarah
Published: July 2023

A biosimilar is a drug that is highly similar to a biologic drug and has been shown to have no clinically meaningful difference from its originator drug despite minor differences in clinically inactive components. In light of the increasing rates of diabetes and costs to the Canadian healthcare system, the use of biosimilar insulins is intended to increase the affordability of biologics. This article will review the available biosimilars approved in Canada, safety and efficacy studies, and the advantages and potential concerns regarding the switch to biosimilar insulins.
Addressing NAFLD as a type 2 diabetes complication using the emerging paradigms in diagnostic and management techniques
Authors: Bajaj Harpreet Singh
Published: July 2023

Several critical epidemiological facts underscore the urgent need to address non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in type 2 diabetes (T2D):

NAFLD is the most common liver disease in Canada, affecting approximately one in four Canadians;

NAFLD is projected to become the number one leading indication for liver transplant by 2025;

Individuals with T2D are at the greatest risk of liver disease progression in NAFLD; T2D is the main predictor of NAFLD-related liver fibrosis and mortality.

To put this into clinical perspective, consider the following fictitious case: A 45-year-old teetotaler, Caucasian woman with T2D and a body mass index (BMI) of 32 kg/m2, with no microvascular or macrovascular complications, was incidentally found to have “fatty liver” on abdominal ultrasound. ALT and AST were both within normal range. She was recommended to lose weight and control A1C. Twelve years later, she developed hematemesis and liver biopsy confirmed end-stage liver cirrhosis, with hepatocellular carcinoma. She was scheduled to undergo a liver transplant at age 59.

Despite the three established facts presented above and an abundance of cases similar to the one presented here, currently NAFLD is not being addressed during routine diabetes care as a complication of T2D.
Endocrinopathies Associated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Authors: Druce Irena
Published: July 2023

Immune checkpoint receptors are expressed by cells of the immune system and lead to reduced or absent function, which physiologically limits autoimmunity. These receptors are also exploited by malignant cells to maintain immune tolerance and evade destruction. Monoclonal antibodies targeting immune checkpoints have revolutionized oncology, with potential long-lasting clinical response, even in the setting of metastatic solid tumors. For example, in the past, metastatic melanoma signalled certain death; now, remission is possible.

The primary targets of current pharmacotherapy are cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4) and the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and its ligand (PD-L1). Today, half of all patients with metastatic disease are eligible to receive immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. As of December 2021, there were eight approved agents available for 17 malignancies, and more than 1,000 clinical trials have been conducted to explore these agents in adjuvant and maintenance settings.

The immune activation that underlies ICI therapy and the persistence of clinical response beyond the pharmacologic half-life also explain the toxicities that have been observed. Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) from ICI therapy have been shown to occur in virtually every organ system. They manifest at varying times during treatment, sometimes occurring after its discontinuation. Interestingly, the presence of these adverse events (AEs) is related to the immune system’s degree of self-tolerance and predicts patient response to this treatment modality.

Endocrinopathies are some of the most common irAEs, occurring in 15–40% of patients; however, they have posed challenges for clinicians as they are difficult to diagnose due to diverse and non-specific manifestations. In contrast to other irAEs, endocrinopathies do not respond to high-dose glucocorticoids and they are permanent. Steroid treatment has been shown to have no effect on the disease severity or the likelihood of resolution. Fortunately, when diagnosed appropriately, ICI-associated endocrinopathies are easy to treat, do not necessitate treatment discontinuation, and have an excellent prognosis.
Future Role of Non-Insulin Antihyperglycemic Agents in the Management of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Senior Peter A.
Published: July 2023

In contrast to current approaches to Type 2 diabetes (T2DM), the management of Type 1 diabetes (T1DM) continues to be glucocentric. This is understandable considering the substantial lifetime risk of potentially devastating microvascular complications associated with the disease. Consequently, advances in the management of T1DM have largely focused on enhanced insulin preparations, technologies for insulin delivery and blood glucose monitoring. However, despite the use of these therapeutic approaches, only 21% of adults (and fewer children) reach glycemic targets associated with a lower risk of microvascular complications and life expectancy in patients with T1DM is 12 years shorter than that of the general population. Cardiovascular and kidney disease, together with hypoglycemia, are the major causes of mortality in patients with T1DM.

Significant morbidity and mortality are associated with T1DM, but also with its treatment. The adverse effects of insulin, causing hypoglycemia (which is often a key barrier to achieving glycemic targets) and body weight gain are well known to clinicians. Insufficient attention has been paid to the burden of diabetes self-management and the negative impact of the disease and its treatment on patients’ quality of life.

Should practitioners consider a broader perspective on T1DM management with the objective of reducing microvascular and macrovascular risk, while simultaneously reducing the burden of T1DM and the adverse effects of therapy? Could using non-insulin antihyperglycemic agents (NIAHAs) as adjuncts to insulin assist practitioners in achieving this objective? The potential utility of NIAHAs in the management of T1DM is discussed in this paper.
Management of Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Basak Sanjukta
Published: July 2023

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) can no longer be considered an adult chronic disease. The diagnosis of pediatric T2DM is based on the laboratory criteria of fasting plasma glucose ≥7.0 mmol/L; 2-hour plasma glucose on a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) ≥11.1 mmol/L; random plasma glucose ≥11.1 mmol/L; or A1c ≥6.5% per Diabetes Canada. It is important to note that these criteria are based on extrapolations from adult data, and have not been specifically validated in youth. The International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) adds that the diagnosis should not be made on these laboratory criteria alone, but should include symptoms of hyperglycemia and negative islet auto-antibodies.

A Canadian national surveillance study of pediatric T2DM completed in 2010, has demonstrated a minimum incidence of youth-onset T2DM of 1.54 per 100,000 children per year with significant regional variation; the highest incidence was 12.45 per 100,000 children per year in Manitoba. Youth-onset T2DM disproportionately affected Canadian children from high-risk ethnic groups, with 44% of new diagnoses occurring in the Indigenous, Asian, African and Caribbean populations.

Over the past twenty years, youth-onset diabetes has been rising. In the United States, according to the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study, there has been an annual increase of 7.1% observed across all age, sex, race and ethnic groups. The COVID-19 pandemic has added further escalation in the incidence of youth-onset worsening disease severity at presentation. New cases in the United States rose by 77.3% in the initial year following the COVID-19 pandemic, vs in the two years pre-pandemic. Furthermore, 21% of youth presented with diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome vs previous estimates of 9% pre-pandemic. The SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Group projects that the number of youths with T2DM will increase from 28,000 to 48,000 youth today, to 220,000 youth by 2060, with widening racial and ethnic disparities among youth with T2DM