bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Molecular characterization of enterotoxin and antibiotic resistance genes-producing Staphylococcus aureus derived from imported meat: Artemisia herb‐alba extract as an antibacterial agent
Authors: Sapagh Shimaa , Monem Mohamed , Badr Esraa , Yassine Mohamed , Elsayed Nesma , Shala Awad
Published: July 2023

Staphylococcus aureus is a major foodborne pathogen in raw and ready-to-eat meat products. In this study, the effectiveness of methanolic extracts of Artemisia herbal-alba in inhibiting pan-resistant and enterotoxic Staphylococcus aureus was investigated. The first analysis showed a high prevalence (33%) of coagulase-positive staphylococci in imported meat samples from retail stores. Examination of antibiotic resistance patterns revealed that staphylococcal antibiogram resistance profiles were diverse: five strains demonstrated resistance to at least one antimicrobial agent, fourteen isolates demonstrated multidrug resistance (MDR) and one resistant to all test antibiotics (PAN). Multiplex PCR of pan-Staphylococcus strains revealed positive serotypes for the enterotoxin genes seb, seg and sei at 665.05 bp, 277.99 bp and 460.74 bp, respectively, and a positive serotype for the mec-A gene at 538.45 bp. Compared to the tetracycline effect, methanolic extracts of Artemisia herba-alba showed significant inhibitory effects against pan-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Real-time quantitative PCR data analysis showed that Artemisia herba-alba methanolic extracts caused a significant decrease in the expression levels of the genes mecA, mecC, sei, seg and seb. Therefore, the methanolic extract of Artemisia herba-alba has the potential to be a promising natural product to control foodborne pathogens and could be valuable for food safety applications.
Burial As a Social Ceremony (An Anthropological Study)
Authors: Wali jabar Nadia , Ziad salih Hardi
Published: July 2023

This research is an anthropological study that seeks to present the customs and traditions of burial ceremonies in the city of Erbil. Objectives of this research: An attempt to determine the indications and rituals of funerals according to the customs and traditions of the residents of the city of Erbil, to know and show us the extent to which these traditions affected the individual’s life residing in the city of Erbil. also specifying the changes that have taken place; The emergence of new methods and new customs related to funerals, and then the presentation of the functions performed by these ceremonies. The methodology used in the study are (ethnographic method, comparative method) and the intentional sample (rich cases sample) was used. The sample unit consisted of (10) individuals from the city of Erbil. The data collection methods used are: (interview, observation and participant observation). This research reached several results, including These ceremonies show the social status of the deceased, and at the same time strengthen and enhance social relations between individuals. Until now, these ceremonies have maintained their appreciation and sobriety, although some of their customs have changed and new traditions have emerged due to social changes and the Corona epidemic, such as: bringing female Quran reciters and Mawlid readings for a certain fee. The traditions of this ceremony remained the same among the poor and middle class, but the rich class exaggerated the material costs relatively. Concerning the prayer of dropping, and so this custom is not established and is performed mostly. Also, these ceremonies have functions (cultural, social, religious and psychological).
Ağır Valproik Asit Zehirlenmesinde Kombine Tedavi
Authors: Erseven Fatma
Published: July 2023

Valproic acid is frequently given to individuals who suffer from a variety of psychological and neurological conditions, including bipolar disorder, manic-depressive psychosis, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and epilepsy. Because of its narrow therapeutic spectrum, it is one of agents that frequently cause toxicological emergencies. This case presents an adult patient who had valproic acid overdose, required intubation, hemodialysis, and concurrent treatment with carbapenem group antibiotics. Keywords: Valproic acid, intoxication, hemodialysis, carbapenem
COVID-19 Yoğun Bakım Hastalarında Serum Ürik Asit Düzeyinin Solunum Yetmezliğinin Ciddiyeti ve Mortalite Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: Gaygısız Ümmügülsüm , Karabıyık Lale
Published: July 2023

Objective: Routine laboratory parameters such as C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin, ferritin, d-dimer are used to estimate the clinical severity and mortality of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Because of the limited specificity of these parameters and their variability between patients, more specific parameters are needed. It is thought that there may be a relationship between uric acid levels and the severity and mortality of COVID-19. In this study, we aimed to retrospectively investigate the relationship between daily serum uric acid measurements in the first 10 days of follow-up in the intensive care unit (ICU) and the need for invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and mortality. Methods: With the approval of the ethics committee, 151 eligible patients were screened through the ICU patient records and routine laboratory data on the computer. Serum uric acid measurements, demographic and clinical characteristics, IMV needs and mortality rates at the first admission to the hospital and in the first 10 days in the ICU were recorded retrospectively. Results: In the analysis, rate of IMV was 60.3% and mortality was 53.6%. No significant correlation was found between the uric acid levels measured at the time of first hospitalization and in the ICU follow-up and the need for IMV. In the comparison between deceased and survived patient groups; the uric acid levels were found to be higher on the 3rd and 4th days of the ICU in the deceased group than in the survivors (p=0.023, p=0.037, respectively). Conclusion: The increase in uric acid levels on the 3rd and 4th days in COVID-19 patients requiring ICU admission seems to be significant in the estimation of mortality. Serum uric acid level can be a useful parameter in determining the prognosis in the ICU follow-up of this group patients. Keywords: Intensive care, uric acid, COVID 19, mortality, mechanical ventilation
Approaches of Neurosurgeons and Orthopedists to the Protocol for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Spinal Pathologies: A Single Center, Survey Study
Authors: Emmez Gokcen
Published: July 2023

Objective: The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol defines multimodal interventions applied to patients during the postoperative period to enable them to return to their normal life functions as quickly as possible. It encompasses the perioperative process from the patient’s hospital admission to discharge. The aim of our study is to observe the approaches of neurosurgeons and orthopedists at our center regarding the ERAS protocol in spinal pathologies and create awareness to ensure the routine implementation of ERAS. Methods: The survey, organized according to the items of the ERAS protocol for spinal surgeries, was delivered to the participants in person or via email after obtaining approval from the local ethics committee. The survey consisted of questions aimed at investigating the approaches of surgeons regarding fundamental aspects such as anesthesia, analgesia, surgical approach, fasting-nutrition, and early mobilization during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods of spinal surgery. Results: The survey was completed by 53 doctors, with 22 (41.5%) being neurosurgeons and 31 (58.5%) orthopedists. When evaluating the responses of the participants to the questions related to the preoperative period, it was found that patient education, blood glucose regulation for diabetic patients, preoperative skin preparation, and the use of prophylactic antibiotics and antithrombotic agents were all implemented at a rate of 100%. Regarding the choice of anesthesia method, it is noteworthy that 38.7% of orthopedists preferred regional anesthesia, while 59% of neurosurgeons opted for general anesthesia. In terms of postoperative care, the surgical teams showed a preference for removing surgical drains and urinary catheters on the first day after the surgery. As for early mobilization, 87.1% of orthopedists preferred the first postoperative day, whereas 72.7% of neurosurgeons chose the day of surgery for mobilization. Conclusion: The clinics that participated in the survey demonstrated practices that were either closely aligned or suitable to the elements constituting the ERAS protocol, even if these practices were not explicitly categorized under the ERAS heading. To ensure the widespread and accurate adoption of ERAS protocols in clinical settings, it is essential to provide the surgical teams with adequate information and encourage them to utilize ERAS principles. Keywords: Enhanced recovery after surgery, spinal procedures, orthopedic surgeon, neurosurgeon
Telehealth Medical Insurance System (TMIS) for Pandemics Requirements and Traveling Difficulties
Authors: AlTaei Mohammad Hameed , Al-Ghaithi Aliaa , Al-Hinai Aziza
Published: July 2023

Medical insurance system has been and is still the most necessary service for all people. It is one of the most important type of insurances that protects people's health from long-term and short-term risks, and pandemics. Due to the current situation of Covid-19 and the increasing costs of medication, such system is very important and needed nowadays. On the other hand, Telehealth technology and Telemedicine applications have proven their positive role in preventing the spread of epidemics and diseases due to physical spacing, decreasing the vists to the health institutions, and reducing travels abroad; besides, it help in obtaining a high quality diagnosis and treatments from different places worldwide. The goal of this project is to design a prototype of a new system that combines medical insurance system with Telehealth technology to get a Telehealth Medical Insurance System (TMIS) that facilitates communication between the patients and medical providers remotely through insurance companies without visiting health inistitutions unless for necessary cases. This new system will first guarantee protection rules of dealing with pandemics such as: social distancing, telediagnosis, and preserve patients from infection by some viruses or other infectious diseases. Second, it guarantees medical treatments in a qualified and high-quality medical provider with lower costs and without travelling difficulties and costs.
The implementation of this system will focus on finding the most suitable and secure way for patients via a protected website to do online communication with medical providers. It will also improve transactions for obtaining medical insurance and reduce pressure in hospitals and medical centers, as well as providing healthcare solutions that meet long-term needs. Thus, people living worldwide can easly subscribe to this system either individually or via their institutions, and they will have many benefits and options, it will cover their increasing medical expenses, decrease the cost of diagnosis and treatments and travelling, as well as increasing the quality of health care and protecting them from the pandemic issues.
Modeling and Verification of Trainify
Authors: Kainat Fatima  , Sidra Sultana  , Jawad Ali Abbasi  , Muhammad Talha Khalid
Published: July 2023

Safety and correctness can be assured in a system by applying numerous testing techniques. We have used formal modeling and verification for our work given it allows us to thoroughly test the app by going through all its real time aspects. In this paper we have modelled and verified a tennis training app, Trainify, to prevent wrong play in tennis and to also ensure that our tennis athletes or beginners do not hurt themselves in the process of learning or playing tennis. We found several modules which could compromise the safety pf the players and created their modules in Uppaal by modelling and then verified them using Uppaal’s verifier feeding it the different properties to be tested to ensure no such bad state occurs for our users. A detailed simulation of the model is presented and described.
An Ergonomic Approach for Inventory Planning, Cost Forecasting of Materials Handling Task
Authors: Lavanya B. Latha , Mohammed Ibrahim
Published: July 2023

This study was conducted to identify the impact of handling materials at work. The main purpose of the study is to improve techniques and safety factors when handling materials.  The factors were considered as Independent variable that were Equipment’s and attributes, design methods, safety, cost forecasting and inventory planning.  While the subject of the study Material Handling Techniques was taken as the dependent variable.

The research design was Exploratory Research. Companies use exploratory research methods to uncover facts and opinions regarding a particular subject.  The population of the study consisted of 90 firms considered as the respondents, out of which 30 responses were taken up for the pilot study, which was helpful in determining the reliability of the questionnaire the study.  The respondents were the firms that indulged in the process of MH.  The tests conducted were reliability analysis, factor analysis, chi-square test, t-test, one-way ANOVA, correlation, and regression.  Correlation analysis was used to determine if there was a relationship between the variables that were taken for the study.  The relationship between MH and the independent variable was then analyzed using multiple regression analysis.  The challenges faced in implementing the product handling technique vary between companies. Benefits of Process The study suggests that improving productivity, reducing time lags, and streamlining safety practices are key variables in handling goods, and that appropriate investment in appropriate technology and comprehensive relocation strategies for new products is needed.
Impact of Health Capital on Economic Growth in Pakistan
Authors: Asif Muhammad , Rasheed Bushra , Rafaq Asad
Published: July 2023

Health is necessary for the well-being of individuals because healthy individuals can be more productive and efficient as compared to people who are unwell physically or emotionally. Healthy people tend to be more active, eager, excited and enthusiastic in their workplace and become more productive in their respective disciplines. Thus, healthy and productive workforce is important for both industrial and agricultural growth of the economy. Expenditure on health produces healthy populations which can lead to long and productive lives, less infant mortality, healthy mothers, healthy children and healthy population which engenders the high number of workforce to boost the economy of the country. Therefore, current research comprised to examine the impact of health capital on the economic growth in Pakistan. Keeping in view all the facts, importance and significance of health capital, it becomes crucial to empirically investigate what factors determine the impact of health capital on economic growth. For this purpose, data ranging from 1973 to 2020 was used to analyze the important relationships between the variables. The other variables included in the model are domestic investment, education and trade openness. Autoregressive distributed lag model and error correction model was used to estimate the long run and short run results respectively. The results showed that there exist long run as well as short run relationship between health capital and economic growth in Pakistan. Health capital expenditure has a long run convergence towards the equilibrium. Thus it is concluded that to boost the economy, the expenditures on human health are imperative and crucial. Education and openness of trade are also important for the economy.
The Effect of Temperature on the Specific Growth Rate of Bacillus circulans strain Neni-10 on Metanil Yellow: Determination of Activation energy, Temperature Coefficient and Q10 Value
Authors: Rusnam . , Nasution Fachri Ibrahim , Shukor Mohd Yunus , Abubakar Aisami
Published: July 2023

bioremediation process, analyzing the effect of temperature to the specific growth values of a remediating microbes on a particular xenobiotic will yield important information that can be translated into the field in future studies. Due to their tiny size, microbes are particularly very sensitive to variations in temperature. Temperature typically influences the growth and metabolic activity of bacterium on the substrates they are grown upon. There are several models that may be utilized to mimic the rate of growth of microbes on a numerous plethora of substrate or media at varying temperatures. Among the most often adopted models is the Arrhenius model, in part because to its minimal parameter number. To study the effect of temperature on Bacillus circulans strain Neni-10 growth on Metanil Yellow, a chevron-like graph with a discontinuous apparent activation energy was observed. The graph's exhibited a breakpoint at 31.91 °C. Per the regression analysis obtained, the activation energy needed for growth on Metanil Yellow at temperatures ranging between 20 and 30 °C was 62.07 kJ/mol. At temperatures ranging from 35 to 45 °C, its activation energy reduces to 30.93 kJ/mol. At a temperature of 35 °C, the maximum growth rate of the bacterium on Metanil Yellow occurred, and this rate was found to be reduced as the temperature was increased.
Biodegradation of Atrazine Herbicide: A Mini-review
Authors: Muhammad F. , Yakasai Hafeez Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Atrazine herbicide is known to disrupt the endocrine system and is potentially carcinogenic. The long-term use of this herbicide results in high residue levels in soil, causing water contamination of agricultural land. Microbial degradation of herbicide represents a cost-effective way of eco-restoration compared to the more expensive physicochemical methods, especially in soil settings. Growth and degradation of atrazine by microorganisms are optimal at specific concentrations, temperature, pH, inoculum size and hours of incubation. Previously isolated microorganisms have demonstrated high efficiency for atrazine biodegradation with a broad optimum pH and temperature. The metabolic pathway for biodegradation has been elucidated and reveals important characteristics. These organisms as suitable candidates for bioremediation of atrazine-polluted sites have shown great potential for atrazine degradation. This review aimed to catalogue and update the characteristics of isolated atrazine-degrading microorganisms to date.
Optical Flow Methods For Tracer-Based Imaging Techniques In Fluid Mechanics
Authors: Mendes L. , Bernardino A.J.M. , Ferreira R.M.L.
Published: July 2023

This paper is aimed at assessing the performance of Optical Flow methods to estimate flow velocities from images designed for 2D Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). A benchmark is proposed, based on synthetic tracer images associated to rotation- and deformation-dominated flow configurations. The investigated Optical Flow methods are Lucas-Kanade, Horn-Schunck and Farnebäck, combined them with the Liu-Shen method. The true values of the flow field (ground truth) are compared with the results of PIV and Optical Flow methods. Relative and absolute errors are computed for different combinations of flow type, relative velocity, white noise level, particle spot size and particle concentration. The accuracy of Optical Flow methods varies with the flow type, particle sizes and pre-processing steps. Combination of methods improves accuracy. The most accurate method is (dense) Lucas-Kanade/Liu-Shen. The Farnebäck/Liu-Shen combination is highly accurate for 10 or 12 bit images. The range of applicability of Optical Flow methods seems higher than that of correlation-based PIV.
Suppression Of Wall Reflection In PIV Images Over Rough Walls
Authors: Abu Rowin W. , Abdelkader M. , Ramani A. , Manovski P. , Hutchins N.
Published: July 2023

Wall reflections in particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurements is one of the limiting factors in obtaining velocity information in the vicinity of rough walls. This work tests two different techniques to suppress wall reflections for time-resolved, two-dimensional particle tracking velocimetry (2D-PTV) and stereoscopic-PIV (stereo-PIV). The 2D-PTV was performed for a turbulent boundary layer developed on a rough wall in a water towing tank facility. To measure velocity in the vicinity of the rough wall, the near-wall region on the viewing window was covered with tinted papers to mitigate the wall reflection and maintain a visible reference plane of the towed wall. Using this technique allowed detection of particles at a wall-normal distance of approximately 300 μm (10 wall units) from the roughness valleys for an imaging system with 1 m standoff distance. To suppress the wall refection for the stereo-PIV over a rough wall performed in a wind tunnel, the roughness is coated with fluorescent paint to shift the reflected light to a higher wavelength. A narrow band-pass filter was then used on the imaging lenses, allowing only particle images to be recorded while extinguishing the majority of the reflected laser light from the surface. Reliable velocity measurements with this technique were obtained up to 500 μm (5.0 wall units) from the roughness valleys.
Survey On PIV Errors And Uncertainty Quantification
Authors: Adatrao S. , Sciacchitano A.
Published: July 2023

A survey on PIV error sources and uncertainty quantification (UQ) is performed. The aim of the survey is to understand how users and researchers in academia and industry perceive the PIV technique, especially for what concerns the measurement errors and uncertainties. A questionnaire is designed to determine the respondents’ areas of work/research, type of PIV setup they typically employ, flow properties they measure, challenges they encounter, most significant error sources and their UQ strategies. Over 100 respondents have provided valuable answers to the questions and supporting explanations. The responses are analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The quantitative results are presented in form of figures, such as pie charts, bar graphs, bubble plots, and are supported by the analysis of the descriptive answers from the respondents. Overall, this work not only provides a picture of the current status of PIV perceived by the users and researchers but also highlights areas where further development is needed. To participate in the survey, follow the link- https://forms.gle/gxhD9CcKGFSBpNqW8
Kinetika Adsorpsi Logam Berat Cr (VI) dengan Menggunakan Serbuk Daun Mimba (Azadirachta indica)
Authors: Rachmy Silvia
Published: July 2023

Adsorben alternatif dikembangkan dari daun Mimba (Azadirachta indica) untuk menghilangkan ion logam Cr (VI) dari air limbah. Adsorpsi terjadi dengan proses yang menggunakan parameter yang bervariasi - waktu agitasi, konsentrasi ion Cr (VI), dosis adsorben, dan temperatur. Sifat adsorpsi dalam penelitian ini mengikuti Isoterm Freundlich dan reaksi orde satu semu. Serbuk daun mimba sebesar 1 gram dapat menghilangkan sebanyak 100 % Cr (VI) dalam waktu 180 menit dari larutan dengan konsentrasi 200 mg/L pada 29oC tanpa penambahan asam atau basa. Koefisien adsorpsi sebesar 2,9164 mengindikasikan bahwa serbuk daun mimba sangat potensial untuk digunakan sebagai adsorben untuk menghilangkan Cr (VI) dari air limbah.

Kata kunci : Serbuk daun mimba, kromium (VI), Isoterm Freundlich, Adsorpsi
Skrining Fitokimia dan Ekstraksi Senyawa Azadirachtin dari Ampas Biji Mimba
Authors: Juanda Ananda Pratama , S.Si., M.T. Ismail , Guswenrivo Ikhsan , Dwiko Laksono Heru Subakti
Published: July 2023

Mimba atau juga dikenal sebagai Azadirachta indica A. Juss, adalah tanaman yang mengandung zat azadirachtin, yang berfungsi sebagai bioinsektisida. Metode penting untuk memberikan gambaran tentang kelompok senyawa yang terkandung dalam tanaman yang akan diteliti adalah identifikasi senyawa fitokimia. Dengan menggunakan pelarut polar, semi polar, dan nonpolar, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengekstraksi senyawa metabolit sekunder, terutama senyawa azadirachtin yang ditemukan pada ampas biji mimba. Penelitian ini juga berfokus pada kemungkinan penggunaan azadirachtin sebagai bioinsektisida sebagai pengganti pestisida sintetis. Fitokimia ampas biji mimba dilihat dari fraksinya. Fraksi n-heksana positif mengandung saponin dan triterpenoid, fraksi etil asetat positif mengandung tanin, alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, dan steroid, dan fraksi metanol sisa positif mengandung tanin, alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, dan steroid. Hasil analisis dengan HPLC menunjukkan bahwa ada kandungan azadirachtin sebesar 20,2978 mg/L pada fraksi n-heksana dan 132,6840 mg/L pada fraksi etil asetat.

Kata kunci: biji mimba, fitokimia, azadirachtin, n-heksana, etil asetat
Prioridad temporal en la presentación de candidaturas ante el Servicio Público de Empleo como criterio de desempate entre los aspirantes más meritorios a plazas de personal laboral a término en el sector público.
Authors: Rodríguez Escanciano Susana
Published: July 2023

Pese a la admisión de la colaboración de la iniciativa privada en la prestación del servicio público de colocación, es necesario que las Administraciones se dirijan a las oficinas públicas de empleo para la selección de personal con carácter temporal. Dichas oficinas deben respetar los principios igualdad, mérito y capacidad a la hora de valorar los expedientes de los interesados, considerándose adecuado el establecimiento a posteriori de un criterio de desempate entre los candidatos más meritorios consistente en la prioridad temporal en la presentación de las instancias.

Although the private sector is allowed to collaborate in the provision of the public employment service, it is necessary for the administrations to use the public employment offices for the selection of personnel on a temporary recruitment. These offices must observe the principles of equality, merit and ability when considering the dossiers of interested persons, and it is considered appropriate to establish a tie-breaking criteria between the most highly meritorious candidates, based on priority in terms of time in the submission of applications.
The Implementation Process of a Novel Evidence-Based Integrated Video Modeling Intervention to Improve the Social-Vocational Skills of People with Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Ben Refael Yfat , Shidlovsky Press Yael
Published: July 2023

Background: Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) struggle to adapt their social behavior to different daily situations and plan their reactions based on understanding others’ feelings and thoughts. As a result, they frequently need support finding and maintaining a job. The lack of research and tools in this area demonstrates the need for a wider variety of interventions. The following article reports the implementation process of a unique intervention called “Cog 'n' Role”, which aimed to improve the social behaviors of people with IDD in work environments, and the establishment of evidence for its effectiveness at the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs employment centers. Cog 'n' Role uses short video clips depicting a social conflict at work. Method: In order to investigate whether group intervention was perceived as effective and examine meaningful learning, we performed in-depth interviews and collected data through questionnaires from eighty-four cog ‘n’ role certified staff members and their managers, including OTs (Michlol Unit, 2022). Data Collection: In order to investigate whether group intervention was perceived as effective and examine meaningful learning, we performed in-depth interviews and collected data through questionnaires we developed for the study during the year 2021. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with Microsoft Office Excel software (Michlol Unit, 2022). Results: The teams that conducted the Cog 'n' Role intervention reported improved social functioning of their care-receivers and reduced mediation needed by staff during conflicts. Conclusions: Results of this preliminary study show that group therapy has a significant potential to enhance the social skills of people with IDD in the work force. Moreover, the ease of use of Cog 'n' Role intervention for staff members has contributed to its implementation. Finally, this has been identified as an appropriate tool for occupational therapists to utilize. The study's contribution: This study demonstrates the potential benefits of Cog 'n' Role in integrating people with disabilities, especially IDD, into the life fabric, specifically in the domain of employment.
A Nursing Home Project Integrating Doll Therapy for People with Dementia – Promoting Meaningful Activity Engagement
Authors: Shalif Deena , Beit Yosef Aviva
Published: July 2023

Occupational therapy treatment for people with dementia in nursing homes faces two major issues: Coping with challenging behaviors, such as shouting and wandering, and finding activities residents can engage in over time. There is preliminary evidence that doll therapy can address these issues. The article describes a project, led by occupational therapists, of integrating doll therapy in a nursing home in Jerusalem. The project aimed to improve the quality of life of residents living with dementia by reducing challenging behaviors and encouraging engagement in meaningful activities. There were two phases to the project: A preparation phase during which the management was recruited to support the project and staff members were trained, and an execution phase during which the treatment was administered. The article provides guidelines for implementing the project in nursing homes. Our experience from this project suggests that the treatment resulted in a reduction in challenging behaviors. In addition, it improved communication and facilitated engagement in activities. As doll therapy might raise objections among staff and family members, it is imperative that the issue be addressed when this treatment is implemented as part of the implementation. In the discussion, we addressed the ethical issues related to the use of a doll as a mean of treating people living with dementia. In addition, we discussed possible explanations for the treatment's beneficial effects from an occupational therapy perspective. The importance of the project is in providing an additional tool for occupational therapists and nursing home staff that can also be used in cases of advanced dementia. Doll therapy is an accessible, affordable, and easy-to-implement method for improving quality of life for people living with dementia.
DİJİTAL DÖNÜŞÜMDE MUHASEBE MESLEK MENSUPLARININ YAŞADIĞI SORUNLAR VE ÇÖZÜM ÖNERİLERİ: NİTEL BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: KARACA Halime , GÜMÜŞ Arif
Published: July 2023

Dijital dönüşüm kapsamında, muhasebe mesleğinde yeni kuralları olan farklı e-sistemler ortaya çıkmıştır. Önceden kâğıt, defter gibi geleneksel yöntemler kullanılarak yapılan muhasebe işlemleri e-defter, e-fatura ve e-beyanname benzeri dijital sistemler vasıtasıyla yapılmaktadır. Bu dönüşümün gerek özel sektöre gerek kamu sektörüne avantajlar sağlayacağı kabul görmektedir. Ancak avantajlarla birlikte uygulamada birtakım sorunlarla karşılaşılması ihtimal dâhilindedir. Çalışmada, e-uygulamaları aktif kullanan muhasebe meslek mensuplarının dijital dönüşüm sürecinde karşılaştıkları problemlerin belirlenmesi ve söz konusu problemlere çözüm önerilerinin geliştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Nitel araştırma

yönteminin kullanıldığı çalışmada; nitel araştırma modellerinden fenomenoloji deseni kullanılmış,

yarı-yapılandırılmış derinlemesine görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları neticesinde, sisteme uyum sağlayamayan mükelleflerin meslek mensuplarının iş yükünü artırdığı, teknik alt yapı sağlanmadan uygulamaya geçilmesinin sorunlara neden olduğu ve eğitim sisteminin güncellenmesi gerektiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Az űrutazással kapcsolatos neuro-ocularis szindróma hatásai a szemre és a látásra
Authors: Nagy Zoltán Zsolt , Fodor Eszter , Tóth Gábor , Knézy Krisztina
Published: July 2023

A magyar űrkutatási program kezdete óta a rövid és hosszú távú űrutazások szemészeti következményeinek vizsgálata előtérbe került. Az űrutazások során számos szemészeti eltérés alakulhat ki, amelyek földi modellezése is fontos. A szemészeti eltéréseket összefoglaló néven SANS-szindrómának (Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome) nevezzük. Ezek magába foglalják az űrutazás során fellépő papillaödémát, a hátsó pólus előrébb helyeződését és az ezzel járó következményes hypermetropizálódást, a chorioidea- és retinaredők megjelenését, továbbá az idegrostréteg megvastagodását és a gyapottépésszerű retinagócok megjelenését. Az űrrepülés időtartama szerint megkülönböztetünk rövid távú hatásokat, Short Duration SpaceFlight (SDSF), továbbá hosszú távú hatásokat, Long Duration SpaceFlight (LDSF). A rövid távú hatásnak számít a 6 hónapon belüli űrutazás, hosszú távú hatásnak a 6 hónapot meghaladó időtartam számít. A vizsgálatok alapján az űrutazások során a látóélességet lényegesen korlátozó szemészeti szövődményekre nem kell számítani, a papillaödéma általában 6 hónappal az űrrepülést követően oldódik, a hypermetropiás shift tartós maradhat, azonban szemüveggel jól korrigálható. Az űrben tapasztalható hatások földi modellezésére a „Head Down Tilt Bend Test” (HDTBT) a legalkalmasabb, amelynek során a vizsgálati alany fejét 6 fokkal lejjebb helyezik egy fekvőágyon, ilyen módon a mikrogravitációs környezet hatását lehet tanulmányozni. A SANS pontos patomechanizmusának megértéséhez további vizsgálatokra van még szükség, különös tekintettel a hosszú távú űrutazások szemészeti következményeire.
A Copula Based Investigation of Reliability for the Multivariate Exponential Family of Distributions
Authors: Nanthakumar A.
Published: July 2023

This paper explores the possibility for using the copulas in the context of evaluating the reliability for the exponential family of distributions.
Comparison of Performance Analysis of CMOS-based VDCC and Differantial Amplifiers FGMOS-based VDCC Circuits and Its Filter Application
Authors: HASILCI Büşra , KAÇAR Fırat
Published: July 2023

This paper presents a comparison and performance analysis of CMOS-based VDCC (Voltage Differencing Current Conveyor) circuits and differential amplifier FGMOS-based circuits. Differential amplifiers at the input stage of the VDCC circuit are designed using FGMOS instead of CMOS. Designing the differential amplifiers in the input stages of the VDCC circuit using FGMOS instead of CMOS amplifies the input signal of the circuit, providing a significant increase in linearity and voltage following properties. At the same time by using FGMOS transistors, the input stage of the circuit, which provides arithmetic calculations, is simplified. A three-input single output (TISO) type band-pass filter application is given to show the versatility of the VDCC circuit topology. The THD value of the CMOS-based VDCC filter circuit is found to be 15.99%. The THD value of the proposed differential amplifiers FGMOS-based VDCC filter circuit is found to be 1.03%. Theoretical analysis results confirm the simulation results. The presented CMOS and FGMOS-based band-pass filters are simulated using TSMC CMOS 0.18 μm technology with VDD, a power supply voltage equal to 0.9 V. The proposed circuit topology will be an essential reference in the literature for researchers to design new linearly tunable filters.
Serbian Vs Yugoslav. Destiny of the Graves of Serbian and Austro-Hungarian (of Yugoslav Origin) Soldiers from the First World War – A Few Observations
Authors: Lajbenšperger Nenad
Published: July 2023

After the end of the First World War, the graves of soldiers of the three armies that fought against each other – Serbian, Montenegrin and Austria-Hungarian, became war memorials of the newly formed Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Yugoslavia). The care of the state for these war graves was in constant conflict of desires and needs on the one hand, and financial possibilities on the other. Hence, there was an unequal posture towards the graves. Nevertheless, the state put in order a significant number of cemeteries and erected memorial ossuaries. In some of these ossuaries, the bodies of Serbian and Austro-Hungarian soldiers were laid together. After the Second World War, graves, cemeteries and ossuaries from the First World War fell into a state of neglect. With the disintegration of Yugoslavia, a new phase of their existence begins. These soldiers are separated again, and the new, post-Yugoslav, states are now taking care of them.
Soundsystem Rental Information System Design, Web-Based Band Equipment and Bands
Authors: Muh Riandi Widiyantoro  , Salahudin Robo  , Lora Yuliani Nikijuluw
Published: July 2023

The manual system at Dhira Entertainment results in customer information and transactions only recorded in books or receipts, price errors, data processing irregularities, delays, and misinformation related to reports required in ineffective and efficient data recording. One of the management companies that offers rental services is Dhira Entertainment.  Building a web-based sound system rental information system, band equipment, and bands was the goal of this study. System development using waterfall method, direct observation and literature study are two data collection techniques used. Use case diagrams and class diagrams are used in the system design process. PHP is a programming language used to create and implement information systems, while MYSQL is the database. The development of a web-based band and band equipment rental information system is believed to improve information services and streamline the process of managing rentals, transactions, and reporting at Dhira Entertainment.
Perancangan Audio Murottal Al-qur’an Untuk Terapi Emosi Anak Autis Menggunakan Metode Human Centered Design
Authors: Wahyu Teja Kusuma  , Faurika  , M. Syauqi Haris  , Ahsanun Naseh Khudori
Published: July 2023

Salah satu karakteristik anak autis atau autism spectrum disorder (ASD) yaitu memiliki gangguan emosional. Hal tersebut mendasari perancangan audio visual murotal Al-Qur’an sebagai sarana terapi untuk anak autis. Secara tidak langsung, murotal Al-Qur’an mampu menenangkan emosional anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang media berbasis audio visual yang praktis untuk anak autis. Metode dalam penelitian ini memadukan metode Human Centered Design (HCD), persona, dan expert validation. Siklus penelitian ini diawali dengan praproduksi, produksi hingga hasil akhir berupa rancangan media audio visual untuk terapi emosi penderita autis. Rancangan media audio visual diuji menggunakan metode expert validation dengan functional testing, sehingga hasil akhir rancangan media audio visual dari penelitian ini telah sesuai dengan kebutuhan.
Sürdürülebilir Kalkınmadan Kurumsal Sürdürülebilirliğe: Teorik Değerlendirme
Authors: BAHADIR Erhan Cahit , GÜRBÜZ Ali Osman
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışma, sürdürülebilir kalkınma ve kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik arasındaki ilişkiyi teorik olarak değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Sürdürülebilir kalkınma, ekonomik büyüme, sosyal refah ve çevresel koruma arasında denge sağlamayı hedefleyen bir yaklaşım olarak kabul edilirken, kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik ise işletmelerin ekonomik, sosyal ve çevresel boyutlarda sürdürülebilirlik ilkelerine uygun hareket etmelerini ifade etmektedir.

Bu çalışmada yapılan teorik değerlendirme, sürdürülebilir kalkınmanın kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik üzerindeki etkilerini ortaya koymaktadır. Sürdürülebilir kalkınma politikaları ve uygulamalarının, işletmelerin sürdürülebilirlik hedeflerine ulaşmalarına yardımcı olduğu belirtilmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra, kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik de sürdürülebilir kalkınmanın başarısı için önemli bir faktördür. İşletmelerin sürdürülebilirlik hedeflerini desteklemek ve çevresel, sosyal ve ekonomik etkilerini yönetmek için kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik stratejileri benimsemeleri gerekmektedir.

Sonuç olarak, bu çalışma sürdürülebilir kalkınma ve kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik arasındaki ilişkiyi teorik olarak değerlendirmekte ve işletmelerin sürdürülebilirlik hedeflerine ulaşmaları ve toplumun sürdürülebilir bir gelecek için çalışması açısından önemli olan bu ilişkiyi anlamamıza katkıda bulunmaktadır.
Salubrízate, un proyecto de armonía con las personas y el entorno
Authors: Hernández Gómez Mercedes Adelaida , Castrillo Aldecoa Paula , Sánchez Sánchez Néstor J. , Perdiz Álvarez Celsa , Castro Fernández Miguel A
Published: July 2023

Introducción. Salubrízate es un grupo de procesos y activos comunitarios que realiza intervenciones de educación y promoción de la salud para el bienestar colectivo, en Ourense y alrededores desde el año 2018.

Objetivo. El objetivo principal es conocer y responder a las inquietudes de salud de la ciudadanía.

Métodos. Esta experiencia se basa en un modelo abierto a la participación, intersectorial y multidisciplinar, que tiene la capacidad de adaptarse a diversas circunstancias sanitarias o sociales, como la COVID. Se trabaja en cuatro áreas: hábitos saludables, bienestar emocional y social, entornos saludables y seguridad ciudadana. Tiene como recursos principales a las personas, los medios de comunicación colectiva como la radio y las redes sociales y diversas instituciones tanto sanitarias como sociales.

Resultados. La repercusión de Salubrízate se está midiendo a través del alcance de cada uno de los proyectos llevados a cabo por el grupo, analizando también las debilidades que limitan el proyecto y sus fortalezas.

Palabras clave: medicina comunitaria, agentes comunitarios de salud, participación de la comunidad, redes comunitarias.
Penerapan Surat Edaran Mahkamah Agung Nomor 4 Tahun 2016 Dalam Sengketa Pembelian Tanah Yang Belum Terdaftar/Bersertifikat di Pengadilan Negeri Tanjung Balai
Authors: Sinaga Haposan Sahala Raja
Published: July 2023

There is a development in the understanding of buyers with good intentions in buying and selling land, namely with the issuance of SEMA Number 4 of 2016 concerning the Enforcement of the Formulation of the Results of the 2016 Indonesian Supreme Court Chamber Plenary Meeting as a Guideline for the Implementation of Duties for the Court. The formulation of the problem to be studied is: first, how is the formulation of the law of the civil chamber regarding the definition of a good faith buyer in the Circular Letter of the Supreme Court Number 4 of 2016. Second, how is the application of SEMA No. 4 of 2016 in Court Decisions and Judge Considerations in Case Number 11/Pdt.G/2023/PN.Tjb. This research uses normative legal research, the main object of this normative legal research is court decisions related to good faith land buyers in the Tanjung Balai District Court decision No. 11/Pdt.G/2023/PN.Tjb. The results of this study, the first: "Specifically regarding the understanding of a good faith buyer as stated in the civil chamber agreement in SEMA No. 4 of 2016 at number 4, which completes the civil chamber agreement dated 9 October 2014 in letter a as follows: Conducting buying and selling of land objects belonging to customary / unregistered carried out according to customary law provisions.
Desarrollo del Pensamiento Creativo: mediante Juegos Libres para Niños
Authors: Terrazo-Luna Esther Glory , Riveros-Anccasi Daker , Gonzales-Castro Abel , Ore-Rojas Juan Jose , Rojas-Quispe Angel Epifanio , Cayllahua-Yarasca Ubaldo , Torres-Acevedo Christian Luis
Published: July 2023

Este trabajo de investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar la eficacia de los juegos libres en el desarrollo del pensamiento creativo en los estudiantes de 5 años de la Institución Educativa Nº 329 de Huancavelica. La metodología de los juegos libres ofrece una educación dinámica y activa en los estudiantes, la cual incentiva el desarrollo del pensamiento creativo en los estudiantes de 5 años, a través de un mayor sentido de seguridad y confianza en sí mismos. Esta metodología se realizó en un ambiente motivador y áreas libres, centrándose en la participación dinámica y motivadora, con el fin de fortalecer sus capacidades y habilidades, buscando que ellos desarrollen un aprendizaje autónomo. Con los resultados obtenidos se puede afirmar que los juegos libres favorecen directamente en el desarrollo del pensamiento creativo en los niños de 5 años, toda vez que t de Student con 53 grados de libertad, para muestras independientes, con una significancia del 5%, muestra un valor de 0.038 el cual es inferior al valor planteado, aceptando la hipótesis alternativa como válida.
Stress, Anxiety, Depression and suicidal ideation among people with spiritist engagement before and during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in the state of Ceará /Brazil
Authors: Sales Tiago Medeiros , Mota Rosa Maria Salani , Macena Raimunda Hermelinda Maia
Published: July 2023

Mental disorders are prevalent in Brazil and demand psychic care, whether medical or not. Although the scarcity of research, spiritism seems to attract people with mental disorders. This cross-sectional investigation encompassed 848 residents at Ceará/Brazil and aimed to estimate the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation among people with some Level of Spiritist Engagement (LSE). Significant data collected online during the pandemic have shown high prevalence of stress (29,1%), anxiety (29,5%), depression (30,6%) and suicide risk, mainly regular (63,4%), but reaching to 20,0% to high and very high. Very low LSE increased (20,3% to 28,3%), if compared before and during the pandemic and high LSE (12,6% to 5,5%) and very high (4,7% to 3,0%) lowered. This prevalence was seen in women (72,1%) aged between 35 and 54 yrs. (48,6%), white (48,7%), married (58,6%), with children (66,5%), post-graduated (55,0%), with an income greater than R$ 5.200 (49,1%) and spiritist (78,8%), with high attendance at the spiritist centre during the pandemic (63,6% once a week or more). Unemployment (29,0%), personal diseases (20,7%) and relative’s diseases (35,8%) were often the causes of suffering and COVID-19 caused /worsened pain due to mourning (38,0%), licit drug abuse (58,1%) and illicit (44,4%), suffered violence (33,8%) and self-inflicted violence (56,1%). Psychiatric care decreased during the pandemic (24,3% vs 17,7%), however, anxiety disorders raised (75,6% vs 78,4%), the obsessive-compulsive disorder (6,3% vs 7,8%), bipolar disorder (5,6% vs 6,9%), and the use of 2 or more psychiatric drugs increased (39,1% vs 42,0%). Spiritism has shown to be an attractive religion for persons with severe mental disease, mainly, suicidal ideation. During COVID-19 LSE lowered, mental health and psychic care worsened, which might be linked to a high prevalence of these mental disorders in this population.
Prevalência de Ansiedade e alterações do peso corporal em mulheres de meia idade, durante a pandemia da COVID-19
Authors: Amorim Maria Fernanda , Pinto Tayline Mroczek Pereira , Aranha Milena Ribeiro Mariucio , Oliveira Priscila Santos , Kerber Vera Lúcia , Bertolini Sonia Maria Marques Gomes
Published: July 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar a prevalência de ansiedade e alterações de peso corporal em mulheres de meia idade durante a pandemia da COVID-19. A pesquisa teve um caráter quantitativo, exploratório e descritivo. A amostra foi composta por 32 mulheres com idade entre 46 e 59 anos. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de um questionário online via Google Forms, no qual foram coletadas informações sobre: dados pessoais; condições de saúde; hábitos de vida; ansiedade, estresse e depressão (DASS-21). Como resultados observou-se um maior percentual de participantes de cor branca (93,75%), casados (87,5%), com ensino superior (46,88) e de classe econômica A (59,38%). Verifiou-se ainda que 53,12% praticarvam exercícios físicos e 62,5% tiveram alteração de peso durante a pandemia. De acordo com as subscalas do DASS-21, a maioria das participantes se encontrava com scores indicativos de estresse leve (56,25%), ansiedade leve (53,12%) e níveis de depressão dentro da normalidade (56,25%). Conclui-se, que houve alteração de peso corporal na maioria das participantes, bem como, que grande parte da amostra apresentou comprometimento da saúde mental.