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NILAI INTEGRITI DALAM TADBIR URUS MASJID
Authors: Abu Bakar Sahlawati , Abd Majid Mariam , Samsudin Saifulah , Mohamad Saleh Mohamad Sofuan
Published: October 2023

Integrity is one of the elements found in the components of good governance. It has various values ​​such as fairness, trust, responsibility, dedication, diligence, discipline and accountability. Therefore, the value of integrity needs to be applied in governance so that organizational management can be implemented well. This study aims to discuss the value of integrity in the governance of a religious institution which is a mosque. This study uses documents as the primary source and the data is analyzed thematically. The findings of the study show the need for the value of integrity in the governance of mosque institutions including the aspects of fund management and the responsibilities of appointed committee members. Mosque committee members need to understand and implement the governance of the mosque that has been entrusted to them. Since the mosque is the center of development for Muslims, it needs to be managed efficiently in order to meet the needs of the community.
TADBIR URUS INSTITUSI ZAKAT DI PULAU PINANG: PERANAN DAN SUMBANGAN TERHADAP EKONOMI GOLONGAN ASNAF DI PULAU PINANG
Authors: Mohamed Hasbullah Mohammad Najwa , Harun Hamzan
Published: October 2023

Zakat institution is a body that manages zakat, appointed by Islamic government of a state or country to manage and administer the collection and distribution of zakat, as well as any matters pertaining to those in need. In Malaysia, zakat management is under the authority and responsibility of Duli Yang Maha Mulia (DYMM) Sultan or Raja. There are states which constitutionally headed by sultan or raja, for example, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Kedah; the management and administration of zakat are carried out by State Islamic Religious Council (MAIN) and the state government administration will be the representative of sultan or raja. While for the states that are not led by sultan or raja, such as Malacca, Sabah, Sarawak and Penang, zakat management is under the responsibility of Seri Paduka Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (SPBA). Even so, in some states like Malacca, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Kedah and Penang, the management and administration of zakat are carried out by the corporate zakat institution. In Penang however, the management and administration of zakat institution are unique due to the government belongs to non-Muslim. The question is, how the governance of zakat institution in Penang is implemented? What are the role and contribution of zakat institution in Penang in developing the economy and politics of the asnaf people in Penang in terms of economy, education, welfare and social? Based on the problem statement, this study was carried out to identify and analyse the governance of zakat institutions in Penang; their roles and contributions. This study implemented two types of data collection; first, document study method; and second, interview method. The collected data were then analysed using textual analysis method. Three conclusions could be drawn out based on the analyses. Firstly, the management and administration of zakat institutions in Penang is under the responsibility of the Islamic Religious Council of Penang (MAINPP). Secondly, Zakat Pulau Pinang (ZPP) is an institution established by MAINPP to administer the collection and distribution of zakat in Penang. Although ZPP is established as a Sdn. Bhd. (private) company, it is still under the supervision of MAINPP and Penang Islamic Religious Affairs EXCO. Thirdly, the governance of zakat institution in Penang plays the role in improving the economy and politics of the asnaf group in Penang, especially in the field of education, skills, welfare, health and social.
PENGURUSAN DANA MASJID DI MALAYSIA: SATU ANALISIS BIBLIOMETRIK
Authors: Mat Nor Fadilah , Idris Junainah , Atan Nor Syaheera , Azman Aza Shahnaz
Published: October 2023

Efforts to preserve the role and function of the mosque as a reputable institution for Muslims should be viewed from various aspects including the efficiency of fund management. This study aims to identify and analyze the publication pattern of articles related to mosque fund management in Malaysia over a period of five years (2017 to 2021). The methodology used is bibliometric methods that will involve searching the Scopus and Google Scholar databases. Keywords searches are conducted in Malay and English. The results proved that the frequency of research on this topic shows an increase in the five years from 2017-2021. The study also found some research and publication gaps (research gap) in this search topic. Overall, findings of this study can provide a general overview of current research on mosque fund management, trends, and future directions of related research
Morphometric Evaluation of Thoracic Vertebrae Using Multidetector Computed Tomography in Patients with Scoliosis
Authors: TATAR Mehmet Cengiz , KARABULUT Ahmet Kağan , ÖZTÜRK Mehmet , GÜLEÇ Ali , FAZLIOĞULLARI Zeliha , ÜNVER DOĞAN Nadire
Published: October 2023

Aims:Many people have congenital and acquired deformities associated with the vertebral column. Vertebral surgery is practiced in cases like scoliosis, traffic accidents, falling down from height, cancer, and disc hernia. We aimed to reduce morbidity and mortality by creating alternative predictions for surgery and treatment with the findings and results we obtained in our study in patients with scoliosis.
Methods: Patients with scoliosis (eight male, eight female) who underwent thoracic vertebrae imaging by multidetector computed tomography at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine between 2013 and 2017 and who were not operated and those without scoliosis (eight male and nine female) who underwent imaging for other reasons were retrospectively evaluated. The group aged >15 years was created in a similar way. Similarly, groups with thoracic X-ray and tomography were created; Cobb angles and the width, height, and distance between the dorsal tips of the transverse process were measured in the 12 thoracic vertebrae. Lateral distances from the midline junction of the right lamina of vertebra to the lateral of the right transverse process and pedicle of vertebra junction were measured; measurements were repeated for the left side and recorded. Measurements were made in 780 thoracic vertebrae.
Results: Mean Cobb angle of 8 in 10–14-year-old male patients with thoracic scoliosis was 30.9° and mean age was 13 years. Mean Cobb angle of 8 in 10–14-year-old female patients with thoracic scoliosis was 32.72° and mean age was 12.75 years.
Conclusion: Our results will be useful for manufacturers and surgeons in terms of producing personalized screws and plaques.
Influence of rootstocks for Sangiovese vineyards in a high-altitude region of Santa Catarina State, Brazil: Impact on sensory and quality characteristics of wines
Authors: Nardello Izabel Camacho , Kirinus Marines Batalha Moreno , Souza André Luiz Kulkamp de , Caliari Vinícius , Malgarim Marcelo Barbosa
Published: October 2023

Adapting grape varieties to new viticultural regions requires studying the influence of rootstock on wine quality. This study aimed to identify rootstocks that most enhance the enological characteristics of grapes of the Sangiovese variety grown in the high-altitude region of Santa Catarina. The experiment was set up as a completely randomized design in a factorial scheme. Factor A represented the vintages (2019 and 2020), while Factor B denoted the rootstocks: ‘101-14 Mgt’, ‘Harmony’, ‘IAC 572’, ‘Paulsen 1103’, and ‘VR 043-43’. We assessed the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of wines from both vintages. Wines from the ‘IAC 572’ and ‘VR 043-43’ rootstocks had the lowest alcohol concentrations. The ‘VR 043-43’ rootstock contributed to the highest titratable acidity in the 2020 vintage wines. Additionally, wines from 2020 displayed a more vivid red color than their 2019 counterparts. We deduced that the Sangiovese wine quality is affected by the cultivation year. Sensory evaluations revealed that the tested rootstocks did not considerably alter the overall balance of the wine. However, the ‘101-14 Mgt’ and ‘Harmony’ rootstocks notably increased the alcohol concentration and phenolic compound levels in Sangiovese wines.
Impacto da pandemia de Covid-19 no consumo alimentar e treinamento de praticantes de musculação
Authors: Oliveira Romário Ribeiro de , Koehnlein Eloá Angélica
Published: October 2023

A pandemia de Covid-19 impactou a vida de milhares de pessoas no mundo, e mesmo com a vacinação o número de infectados foi elevado. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo verificar o impacto da pandemia de Covid-19 no consumo alimentar e no treinamento de praticantes de musculação. Foi realizada uma pesquisa transversal, com 134 praticantes de musculação, de ambos os sexos, do Sudoeste do Paraná, Brasil, com idade entre 18 e 50 anos, em setembro de 2021. A pesquisa foi realizada através do site Google Forms®, enviada aos voluntários através de mensagens diretas e mídias sociais. Os dados foram tabulados e analisados no software PSPP. A maioria dos pesquisados relatou percepção de aumento no apetite (50%) e de aumento da quantidade de alimentos ingeridos durante o dia (47%) e do peso corporal (41,8%), sendo que a maioria acreditava que o ganho de peso foi de gordura corporal. Ainda, 40,3% dos pesquisados referiram que a frequência de prática de musculação diminuiu durante a pandemia. Apesar disso, observou-se que os indivíduos relataram consumir mais frutas (50,7%), verduras (49,3%) e legumes (45,5%), e menos açúcar ou adoçantes (34,3%), bebidas açucaradas (31,3%) e lanches tipo fast food (29,9%). Foi possível concluir que apesar do impacto da pandemia na prática de musculação, percepção de aumento de apetite, peso e ingestão alimentar, notou-se melhora da qualidade do consumo alimentar dessa população
Managing SVT attacks in NICU: A single tertiary center experience
Authors: Yaman Akan , Kandemir Ibrahim , Unkar Zeynep , Kole Mehmet
Published: October 2023

Aim: This study aimed to assess the efficiency of adenosine and amiodarone in ceasing supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) attacks and enduring 1-hour attack-free period in neonates.
Materials and Methods: We included all SVT attacks detected in our NICU and recorded adenosine success in enduring 1-hour attack-free period, postnatal day, birth week, and clinical status. All patients underwent vagal maneuvers as the initial intervention; then, they were administered intravenous adenosine via a central line, the dose of which was increased from 0,05 mg/kg/dose up to 0.2 mg/kg/dose if the SVT attack persisted. We included each SVT attack separately.
Results: We observed 21 SVT attacks (gestational age 39.8+/-2.3 weeks) in 10 patients. There was a significant correlation between adenosine success and the postnatal day for SVT attacks (Kendall’s tau b: 0.584, p=0.002). Multivariate analysis showed that the most effective confounder for adenosine success was the postnatal day [odds ratio 1.9 (%95 CI: 1.03-3.5) per day]. Intravenous amiodarone loading therapy aborted SVT attack in all adenosine-resistant patients.
Conclusion: Amiodarone infusion may be considered earlier in cases where there is a need for repeated adenosine, especially in the early neonatal period.
Acute abdomen due to jejunojejunostomy anastomosis leak after laparoscopic gastric bypass in the third month
Authors: Gokce Kagan , Akbulut Serkan , Dogan Demet , Polat Coskun , Akdogan Hatice
Published: October 2023

Today, obesity is observed with an increasing frequency. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) is the gold standard for the treatment of obesity. With the technological advances in surgery and increasing laparoscopic surgical experience, LRYGBP is performed safely with very low morbidity and mortality rates. Still, the incidence rate of serious complications is 4% and the mortality rate is around 0.1%. Fistula and leaks are the leading complications associated with increased mortality and morbidity. The likelihood of a late leak at the jejunojejunal (JJ) anastomosis is below 0.5%. In our case report, we aimed to present a 27-year-old obese woman who developed an acute abdomen due to a leak at the JJ anastomosis in the third month (10th week) after LRYGBP. This is one of the rare case reports of a late JJ anastomotic leak in the literature. Although rare, this complication that may develop in the late period may be quite fatal and the early intervention will be lifesaving. While laparoscopic methods may be used for the treatment, open surgery may be used in patients with advanced peritonitis who were delayed. It may be suggested that physicians in obesity surgery units and emergency departments should keep in mind the development of potential late JJ anastomotic leaks after LRYGBP and act energetically about their diagnosis and treatment.
Retrospective analysis of urine culture results of patients admitted to the emergency department with urinary tract infection symptoms
Authors: Karaca Banu , Efgan Mehmet , Ormen Bahar , Bilgin Serkan , Erol Beyza , Sezak Nurbanu
Published: October 2023

Aim: In this study, we aimed to examine the prognostic factors for infection and the approach and demographic data of patients admitted to the emergency department of a university training and research hospital with signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection.
Materials and Methods: In this retrospective observational study, using the hospital data management system, we analyzed the demographic data, presenting complaints, type of urinary tract infection, comorbid diseases, culture positivity, other laboratory results, imaging reports, and mortality rates of 115 patients admitted to the emergency department of a tertiary care university hospital with symptoms of urinary tract infection.
Results: Pyelonephritis and cystitis rates were 47.8% and 52.1%, respectively. Of all patients admitted with pyelonephritis and cystitis, 28.6% were hospitalized. We observed that 18% of the hospitalized cases were admitted to the intensive care unit. The urine culture positivity rate of all cases was 24.3%. The most common microorganisms grown in urine culture were Escherichia coli (E. coli) (50%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) (17.8%), and Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) (10.7%). In blood culture results, the blood culture positivity rate was 6% and the isolated microorganisms were E. coli (42.8%), and coagulase-negative staphylococci (28.5%). Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase was detected in 50% of E. coli and 40% of K. pneumoniae. The total mortality rate was calculated as 1.7% in the whole study group.
Conclusion: Urinary tract infections are common in the community and may be fatal when complicated or involving the upper urinary tract. These cases should be evaluated carefully and rapidly in the emergency department.
The imbalance of body electrolytes in HIV patients using highly active antiretroviral therapy
Authors: Chukwu Ezinne , Okeke Uche , Akuaden Sunday , Paul Anekwe , Chisom Udodi , Uchenna Oluchukwu , Nekwuojo Onuche , Ezema Chioma , Onwuasoanya Favour , Chinecherem Nweke , Bello Taye , Nnam Chinecherem , Ifeyinwa Etu , Obiechefu Mercy , Adnan Musa , Olayemi Oluwayinka , Boluwatife Dosunmu , Umeano Chiagozie , Uchendu Ikenna
Published: October 2023

The retrovirus named HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) targets the immune system, which makes it more vulnerable to numerous illnesses and some cancers that healthy immune systems can combat. The worst phase of HIV infection, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), can take a variety of people between one and twenty years to emerge if untreated. HIV is frequently spread by unprotected sexual contact, blood transfusions, mother-to-child transmission, etc. HIV/AIDS symptoms include weight loss, skin problems, achy muscles, recurrent fevers. Prevention of HIV/AIDS includes use of condom, avoidance of exposure to implicated body fluids, HIV prevention programs to stop vertical HIV transmission. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), which reduces the disease's progression, is the main form of treatment. The HAART's effect on the kidney results in electrolytes imbalance. Electrolytes are substances that, when dissolved in water, transmit electricity and control blood pressure, pH level, neuron and muscle activity, and maintain tissues hydrated. Irregularity in the body's electrolyte content is known as an electrolyte imbalance which can be caused by fluid lose, inadequate water consumption, certain medications. Symptoms of electrolyte imbalances include, irregular heartbeat, fatigue, headaches, confusion, numbness and tingling. Diagnosis of Electrolyte Imbalance in HIV/AIDS Patients are done using kidney function test, pinch test and electrocardiogram. Treatment and management of electrolytes imbalance in HIV/AIDS patients include drinking water, oral rehydration drinks, sodium chloride, intravenous fluids, oral medications and supplements such as gluconate, magnesium oxide, use of dialysis. HAART induced electrolytes imbalance are seen in Tenofovir, which is associated with severe hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia.
The Modern Electronic and other Technologies to Combat New Wave of Terrorism and Criminal Activities
Authors: Prof Dr. Aftab Ahmad Malik
Published: October 2023

Terrorists are using most recent technology to launch their attacks, therefore it is important for the suffering states like Pakistan to excessively practice the recent Electronic and other devices and technologies to safeguard and combat terrorism. By boosting security, intelligence, and surveillance capacities, electronic technology is essential in the fight against terrorism. The following electronic tools and systems are frequently employed to combat terrorism. In this paper we will focus on Artificial Intelligence, Biometric, Border Security Technology, Cybersecurity, Surveillance Technology, Communication and Encryption, use of Drones, Geospatial Technology in the context of terrorism. Apart from this we discuss about the new wave of terrorist attacks from foreign nationals and refugees living in Pakistan and their modus operandi and how to combat with them using Electronic Technology. More emphasis is required to be given to the Border Security Technology. It's crucial to remember that even if these electronic technologies are useful tools in counterterrorism efforts, they must be utilized legally and with due regard for people's civil liberties, privacy, and individual rights. A multidisciplinary strategy, including collaboration between numerous agencies, intelligence sharing, international cooperation, and complete policies and plans, is frequently necessary for counterterrorism efforts to be successful. Pakistan is facing three major problem of smuggling of commodities, foreign currency, and terrorism for across boarder.
Synthesis and characterization of geopolymeric refractory bricks using blends of indigenous fly ash and metakaolin
Authors: Munir Abdul , Khan Younas , Khan Kashif
Published: October 2023

High sintering temperature, is required for the production of refractory bricks which is an energy-intensive operation and utilizes expensive raw material. Geopolymerization is a chemical process that produces a class of inorganic binders of geopolymers. This technique is an energy efficient technique for the geopolymer refractory bricks (GPRB) synthesis because it utilizes low sintering temperature and uses raw material such as fly ash (FA) and metakaolin (MK) which is more economical as compared to conventional raw materials for refractory bricks. As the FA has a high thermal resistance and is available as abundant waste while the metakaoline possesses high compressive strength compared to the FA. In the current study, GPRB were prepared through geopolymerization by blending FA and metakaolin in different weight percents. The six samples have been designed and prepared with various compositions of FA and metakaoline. The compressive strength and thermal conductivity for pure metakaoline based GPRB were 24.15 MPa and 0.78 W/mK, respectively at 28 days, while these were 3.06 MPa and 0.54 W/mK for pure FA based at room temperature. By increasing the amount of FA in the samples increases the thermal resistance, however it reduces the compressive strength of the samples. The optimum blending ratio can be selected for different applications according to the minimum mechanical strength requirements with the desired thermal resistance considering the synthesis of specific refractory.
Enfretamento da COVID-19: o papel do médico veterinário como profissional da saúde no município de Araçatuba
Authors: Alves Andressa da Silva , Lucas Flavia de Almeida
Published: October 2023

A pandemia da COVID-19 trouxe grandes desafios, principalmente relacionados ao controle da disseminação de uma doença altamente contagiosa, ao tratamento de pacientes em diferentes estágios clínicos e ao reforço da conscientização da importância da vacinação. Com o crescimento acentuado do número de casos, o Ministério da Saúde solicitou a atuação, em caráter emergencial, de profissionais de saúde de diferentes áreas, dentre esses, os médicos veterinários. Assim, foi reconhecido relevantemente o papel do médico veterinário como profissional da saúde, capacitado para atuar no controle de zoonoses, elaboração de vacinas, medidas preventivas e de controle, através de pesquisas científicas e atividades dentro e fora dos centros de saúde, indispensáveis para o combate dessa ou qualquer doença com risco a saúde humana. O objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar as atividades exercidas por residentes veterinários em Araçatuba, e evidenciar a importância dessa atuação no enfretamento da pandemia de COVID-19 no município.
INTRODUZINDO O ESTUDO DA LIGAÇÃO COVALENTE: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA COM ESTUDANTES DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: De Quadros Ana Luiza , Botelho Maria Luiza Silva Tupy
Published: October 2023

Partimos da premissa de que o estudante deve ter um papel mais ativo nas aulas de Ciências. Desenvolvemos este trabalho com o objetivo de analisar o desempenho de um grupo de estudantes chamados a propor um modelo de ligação para um conjunto de moléculas. Para isso, ao introduzir o conteúdo de ligação covalente pedimos aos estudantes que propusessem e explicassem a formação de um conjunto específico de moléculas. Apesar das dificuldades dessa proposição, observamos que eles se envolveram ativamente com a atividade, ao construírem, compartilharem e discutirem ideias. Com isso, eles desenvolveram um processo reflexivo que os auxiliou a se apropriarem de conhecimentos teóricos. Esses dados ressaltam a importância da participação ativa dos estudantes, mesmo em atividades que tratam de conhecimentos teóricos.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE QUALITY OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN MALAYSIA
Authors: AZIZ AZBARIYAH , AZIZ AINUL ZARINEY , NIZAM ISMAIL , PURUSOTHAMEN DIVYA
Published: October 2023

This research study investigates the determinants influencing the accounting information systems quality in Malaysia. In the research, a quantitative approach was used to conduct an explanatory study, and a questionnaire was designed to collect data from audit firm employees at the middle level of management. A sample size of 130 respondents was used to collect data using the convenience sampling methodology via questionnaires that were sent through email to HR departments in the audit firms. The researcher adopted the following factors Knowledge Management, Top Management Support, User Training and Organizational Culture to examine their impact on accounting information quality. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28 was used to test hypotheses. The findings reveal that there is a positive significant impact of Knowledge Management, Top Management Support, and User Training on the quality of AIS. However, organizational Culture found to have a negative insignificant impact on the quality of AIS in Malaysia. Based on the research results, some key intuitive recommendations were proposed to improve Malaysian companies' accounting information systems.
ARE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE FACTORS IMPACTING MALAYSIAN INVESTORS’ DECISIONS? AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS
Authors: TANG JUN HENG , TEOH MELISSA TENG TENK
Published: October 2023

Incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into stock market investment decisions is crucial amidst the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and world turmoil, as these are essential to sustainable development. The underpinning theory of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) is employed, and the ESG aspects are examined. A survey approach is adopted, and a total of 300 respondents are collected. Partial least squares (PLS) analysis is used to analyse the obtained data. The findings suggest that environmental, social, and governance factors have a significant impact on Malaysian investment decisions following geopolitical conflicts and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic-related distortions. However, their investment horizon has no moderating effect on their investment decisions. This research has provided valuable insights for investors, institutions, communities, and regulators. Increased awareness of the impact of ESG on individual investment decisions in Malaysia could prompt private and public institutions to prioritise ESG practises for both long-term and short-term attributes as they strive to respond to the needs of individuals and society. Regulators should provide incentives to corporations that integrate EGS practises, which include providing subsidies and stimulating greater strategic flexibility through deregulation of establishments, thereby contributing to a more positive impact on the country's financial system.
CULTURAL BELIEFS ON PRACTICES OF MOTHERING IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO: A SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: WONG YEE VON
Published: October 2023

Motherhood is a universally recognized experience transcending time, geography, and cultural boundaries. Children’s experiences are influenced by a wide range of cultural ideas and customs, and women play a crucial role in the socialization and rearing of children across all cultures. These cultural beliefs have been shown to influence mothers’ practices of mothering or child-rearing and may have implications for maternal and child. Despite the importance of cultural beliefs and practices in shaping mothering experiences, there needs to be more clarity about the range of cultural beliefs and practices of mothering across different contexts and their implications for maternal and child health outcomes. This scoping review aims to map the existing literature on the cultural beliefs and practices of mothering in the Malay Archipelago. Four databases-Jstor Archive, ProQuest, Scopus, and Google Scholar were used in the research, which found three hundred forty-seven (347) articles for eligibility and a total of twenty-five (25) articles were analyzed after the inclusion and exclusion stage in collecting data for review. Findings indicate that mothering practices in the Malay Archipelago were rooted in the cultural beliefs of collectivism and familism, gender roles, modesty and filial piety, and religion. While there are similarities in the cultural beliefs and practices of mothering across different regions of the Malay Archipelago, there are also notable differences. The current scoping review contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of cultural beliefs in shaping mothering experiences and outcomes. In addition, the present study highlights the areas for future research on cultural beliefs and practices of mothering among mothers in the Malay Archipelago.
RESILIEN USAHAWAN MAKANAN TRADISI SKALA MIKRO DI BEAUFORT-MEMBAKUT SEPANJANG TEMPOH PERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKAN (PKP)
Authors: ALOY JULIANA JUN , YUSOH MOHAMAD PIRDAUS , MARJUN ALEX JO , OSIN NORFARIZAN
Published: October 2023

Keusahawanan makanan tradisi di Beaufort-Membakut adalah berasaskan makanan suku kaumnya seperti produk makanan tuhau, jeruk bambangan, ambuyat, kuih jala dan kuih sapit. Sejak negara dilanda pandemik COVID-19, pelbagai sektor ekonomi kian merudum sekali gus merencatkan ekonomi skala mikro di daerah ini. Penjualan serta permintaan terhadap produk makanan tradisi kian terjejas memberikan cabaran kepada pengusaha untuk terus bertahan, apatah lagi selepas pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) oleh kerajaan Malaysia. Justeru, timbul persoalan terhadap sejauh manakah pengusaha di daerah ini resilien sepanjang tempoh PKP dilaksanakan. Makalah ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti resilien usahawan makanan tradisi skala mikro di Beaufort-Membakut dalam meningkatkan permintaan produk sepanjang tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) dilaksanakan. Reka bentuk kajian yang digunakan ialah pendekatan penerokaan dengan mengaplikasikan kaedah kualitatif sebagai kaedah utama penyelidikan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan ialah temu bual secara mendalam dengan menggunakan panduan soalan temu bual, temu bual secara tidak langsung dan pemerhatian. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan resilien usahawan makanan tradisi skala mikro sepanjang tempoh PKP adalah (i) berjimat-cermat dalam perbelanjaan, (ii) mengubah norma strategi pemasaran, (iii) tidak membuat pinjaman wang, (iv) menghadkan pengeluaran produk. Sebagai rumusan, usahawan makanan tradisi mempunyai peranan yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan taraf hidup penduduk luar bandar dan melestarikan makanan tradisi suku kaum di negeri Sabah. Secara tidak langsung ia berupaya meningkatkan sumbangan golongan usahawan makanan tradisi kepada ekonomi rumahtangga, kepada komuniti setempat dan akhirnya kepada pembangunan keusahawanan makanan tradisi di peringkat tempatan dan kebangsaan.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Statistics and Probability, Vol. 12, No. 5
Authors: Smith Wendy
Published: October 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Statistics and Probability, Vol. 12, No. 5
Statistical Properties and Application of Lindley Kumaraswamy Distribution
Authors: Bukar Alhaji Baba
Published: October 2023

In this study, we proposed an extension of the Kumaraswamy distribution by adding a parameter to the Kumaraswamy distribution using the Lindley-G family of distributions proposed by Cakmakyapan and Ozel (2016). The model parameters were estimated using Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE). The performance of the new Lindley-Kumaraswamy distribution was compared with other family of Kumaraswamy distribution. The performance was tested by an application to a real-life data and compared with other family of Kumaraswamy distributions using the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) and the Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC) which are two types of information criterion. Our new distribution was found to provide a better fit than the existing distributions when modeling positively skewed data.
Proyecto, técnica, ciudad y cultura histórica
Authors: Fernández Roberto
Published: October 2023

Este libro recoge aspectos, avances y productos del trabajo de investigación que un grupo de profesores-investigadores de la Facultad de Arquitectura de la Universidad Abierta Interamericana (UAI) realizan en el Centro de Altos Estudios de Arquitectura y Urbanismo (CAEAU).

La investigación en CAEAU se divide en cuatro campos: investigaciones proyectuales, investigaciones tecnológico-sustentables, investigaciones urbano-territoriales e investigaciones socioculturales. Estos campos se reflejan en el título del libro: Proyecto, técnica, ciudad y cultura histórica. “Proyecto” alude a una dimensión epistemológica alcanzable como resultado de la investigación proyectual; “técnica” se refiere a la materialización del proyecto y su sostenibilidad, entendible desde el saber engendrado por la investigación tecnológica; “ciudad” alude a las temáticas complejas de ese superobjeto sociotécnico que así denominamos, y abarca la correlación que tiene con los soportes territoriales o entidades más bien naturales transformadas técnicamente en la antropización, cuyo conocimiento se asume a través de las investigaciones urbano-territoriales; y “cultura histórica” se refiere a cuestiones que articulan sociedad y cultura a través de las dimensiones de la habitabilidad y la memoria y que pueden estudiarse desde el campo de las investigaciones socioculturales.
Práticas pedagógicas no ensino superior em espaços não formais de Manaus-AM
Authors: Lobo Huanderson Barroso , Lopes Luciana Silva , Pereira Jorge Washington Silveira , Andrade Alexandra Nascimento de
Published: October 2023

Este escrito objetiva demonstrar os desafios e as possibilidades de desenvolver práticas pedagógicas em espaços não formais na cidade de Manaus – AM, no Ensino Superior. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa descritiva, realizada durante atividades práticas vivenciadas em um espaço não formal- o Museu da Amazônia - MUSA, localizado no Jardim Botânico Adolpho Ducke, na cidade de Manaus-AM. Os participantes foram dezoito (18) professores pós-graduandos de um curso de Especialização em Docência do Ensino Superior - DES, de uma faculdade particular. Para o gerenciamento de dados foi realizada a observação participante e entrevista com discentes sobre a experiência no espaço não formal MUSA, gravada pelo smartphone. Para análise dos dados, organizamos três momentos, sendo: (1) aula prática; (2) conversa informal (entrevista); (3) análise e interpretação dos dados obtidos. Essas etapas foram planejadas, tal como Bardin (2016) organiza a análise de conteúdos: 1) pré-análise; 2) exploração do material e 3) tratamento dos resultados, inferência e interpretação.  Os  resultados  desta   experiência pedagógica apresentaram  o MUSA como  um espaço não formal com potencial  para o  estudo e desenvolvimento de    diversos  temas, propiciando momentos de reflexões e  descobertas, sobre a importância de práticas pedagógicas em espaços não formais na formação de professores tanto inicial como continuada, para tecituras (futuras) de projetos e atividades deles também na educação básica e no Ensino Superior, valorizando os espaços e as possibilidades de desenvolver temáticas da nossa Amazônia Brasileira.
O estudo de plantas medicinais no ensino fundamental: práticas metodológicas para a construção do conhecimento e resgate dos saberes culturais
Authors: Damaceno Ivani Vieira , Pinto Jailson Maurício , Gontijo Andreia Barcelos Passos Lima , Santos Vinicius da Silva , Roas Jardel Carnielli , Magalhães João Paulo Teodoro
Published: October 2023

O presente trabalho desenvolveu uma metodologia integrando as disciplinas de ciências da natureza e matemática, que foi aplicada em uma escola rural, com turmas do ensino fundamental II e por se tratar de uma escola que tem relativamente poucos estudantes, envolveu também alunos do Ensino Médio, no período de abril 2018 a julho de 2019, havendo envolvimento de toda a equipe escolar. A experimentação, o trabalho em grupo e a aprendizagem voltados para o conhecimento empírico e científico entre os (as) alunos (as) são os focos de desenvolvimento e discussão desta metodologia, a partir de aulas práticas realizadas por meio de entrevista com moradores e pesquisa de campo. Dentre as diferentes práticas utilizou-se: pesquisa na internet e livros, entrevistas com questionário on-line e impresso, troca de experiências entre os(as) estudantes, educadores (as) e comunidade local no que se refere à utilização das plantas medicinais. Após a coleta de dados, os (as) alunos (as), com ajuda da equipe escolar, selecionaram e organizaram as receitas, produzindo um livro, que foi exposto em Feiras de Ciência. O projeto teve como foco principal integrar as diversas fontes e recursos de aprendizagem, através da observação e da experimentação, proporcionando possibilidades para ações pedagógicas devido às reflexões diárias por parte dos educadores (as) e educandos (as) envolvidos (as). Também teve como premissa básica resgatar e reforçar a cultura da utilização de plantas medicinais pela comunidade, permitindo a interatividade da ação educacional na relação direta com o fazer cultural e as relações do homem com a terra, seus princípios e sua cultura passada entre gerações.
Nanomaterials in biomedicine, drug delivery and pharmaceutical analysis
Authors: Karimi-Maleh Hassan , Sanati Afsaneh L. , Darabi Rozhin
Published: October 2023

After the introduction of nanotechnology as a new science, there were tremendous changes in its application. Nanomaterials rapidly penetrate a diverse area of biomedicine and pharmaceutical research, including drug development, drug delivery, tissue engineering and medicinal chemistry. Its versatile use helps in alleviating complex difficulties faced with drug administration and absorption, controlled release, targeted delivery and cellular uptake. Due to their distinctive physico-chemical properties and ability to form various solid-state formulations, they find increased use in the preparation of new drug formulations, imaging techniques and particularly in medicinal chemistry as catalysts for the sensitive determination of drugs and other biologically active compounds. The role of nanomaterials as catalysts in the preparation of substances with pharmacological properties, the preparation of sensors, or the degradation and removal of medicinal compounds polluting the environment is undeniable.
A POLE IN THE COUNTRY OF BOXERS. ON THEDONATION OF COL. JAGNIĄTKOWSKI TO THENATIONAL MUSEUM IN WARSAW
Authors: Pinker Magdalena , Popkowska Joanna
Published: October 2023

The paper presents the results of provenancestudies related to the donation of Władysław Jagniątkowski(1856–1930) and his wife to the National Museum inWarsaw. Presented to the Museum in 1930, the collectionof heritage pieces contains objects from China and Vietnamwhere the donor was based as a soldier of France’s colonialtroops fighting to suppress the Boxer Rebellion. Basedon untypical sources: texts written by Jagniątkowski, theAuthors analyse the circumstances under which the collectionwas amassed. The many-sided contextualization ofthe donation grounded in the investigated texts yields thehypotheses on the impact of the donor’s personal experiencesand colonial conditioning on the provenance of thehistoric pieces. The research into the provenance of theJagniątkowskis’ donation serves as a good example of potentialchallenges faced by individuals aiming at conductinginvestigation to present a full provenance of museumobjects. It also forms part of the increasingly more popularresearch into and verification of Western collections ofChinese art amassed during the Boxer Rebellion.
LETTERS ON BIRCH BARK: HISTORY ANDCONSERVATION OF OBJECTS FROM THE MUSEUMOF REV. JÓZEF JARZĘBOWSKI IN LICHEŃ STARY
Authors: Czop Janusz , Winiarczyk Marta , Rossa Anita , Klisińska-Kopacz Anna , del Hoyo-Meléndez Julio M. , Ryguła Anna , Obarzanowski Michał
Published: October 2023

Artefacts made of and from untypical materialswith the use of sophisticated techniques preserved in museumsconstitute an exceptional challenge to museum curators. Suchis the case of two letters described in the paper, written onbirch bark by someone signed as the female: Janka and Jaśkadispatched to her mother from the Soviet Polovinka Gulag inthe Urals in 1946 and 1947. Currently, the artefacts are in thecollection of the Museum of Rev. Józef Jarzębowski in LicheńStary, while their history was explained only in the 2010s. In2022, the letters underwent museum conservation, whichallowed to find out what material they were written on andwhat technique was used for the execution, following whichthey were appropriately preserved so that they can last thelongest possible minimizing their deterioration.
TIES AND IDENTITY BONDS. MUSEUMEDUCATION AND COGNITIVE CONSERVATISM
Authors: Karczewski Leszek
Published: October 2023

The article discusses the complexity of identity,the interdependence of social and cultural identity, andtheir relationship with museum education. The Authoremphasizes that an individual’s identity is shaped both bytheir membership in a social group and the internalizationof its cultural values. With respect to museums, institutionalemployment contributes to identity formation, whilecultural identity stems from museum narratives. The Authoranalyzes individual identity as a manifestation of cognitiveconservatism influenced by neurophysiological mechanisms.The Author argues that museum education can play a significantrole in transforming individual identity, especially by exposingindividuals to diverse perspectives and values. The researchindicating the potential for lasting changes in preferences asa result of educational activities is cited. The Author highlightsthe importance of social bonds formed within the museum,and suggests expanding the perspective of relational art toinclude the experiences of museum education. Furthermore,it is also emphasized that museum education initiatives shouldnot be viewed as tools for analyzing the museum institutionbut as opportunities for participants to express themselves andbuild connections with one another.
REDUÇÃO DA EVASÃO ESCOLAR NO POR MEIO DE INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL: UMA ABORDAGEM DE MARKETING CENTRADA NO CLIENTE
Authors: Da Paixao Rosemare Cristina , Pinto Edson de Freitas
Published: October 2023

O abandono escolar no ensino médio é um problema global que pode ter graves consequências para a vida do jovem, como a falta de perspectivas profissionais e aumento da vulnerabilidade social. A aplicação de ferramentas de Inteligência Artificial pode ser uma solução para identificar alunos em risco de evasão escolar, permitindo que a escola possa intervir precocemente e desenvolver estratégias de marketing mais eficientes para reduzir a evasão escolar. Marketing educacional é uma estratégia de marketing específica para instituições de ensino e programas educacionais. Ele se concentra em atrair e reter alunos, aumentar a conscientização sobre a instituição de ensino e melhorar a reputação da marca educacional. Diferentemente do marketing tradicional, o marketing educacional requer uma compreensão aprofundada das necessidades e desejos dos alunos em potencial, bem como das tendências do mercado educacional. No entanto, é necessário considerar investimentos em tecnologia, capacitação de profissionais, questões éticas e de privacidade. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a aplicabilidade de ferramentas de Inteligência Artificial para reduzir a evasão escolar no ensino médio e gerar um marketing mais eficiente e com foco na satisfação do cliente.
ADICÇÃO DE APARELHO CELULAR NA ADOLESCÊNCIA
Authors: De Lima Raquel Marinho , De Castro Rosemary , De Souza Júlio César Pinto
Published: October 2023

No Brasil, 22 milhões de pessoas estão conectadas ao celular todos os dias. No entanto, os jovens usam jogos virtuais em vez de trocar informações ou construir relacionamentos. Como resultado, eles negligenciam atividades ao ar livre e relacionamentos pessoais. A falta de controle sobre o tempo de tela levanta preocupações sobre o vício em celular entre os adolescentes. Objetivo Geral desta pesquisa foi discutir a adicção do uso de aparelhos celulares pelos adolescentes. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática com abordagem qualitativa a partir do levantamento dos dados realizado nas plataformas Scielo e Google Acadêmico. Como resultados, identificou-se que o psicólogo atua ajudando os adolescentes a conseguirem por limites nas atividades digitais no qual precisa do aparelho celular. Conclui-se que Psicólogos em prevenção do vício em celulares na adolescência requer uma abordagem holística, combinando terapia cognitivo-comportamental, terapia motivacional, promovendo a autorregulação e trabalhando com escolas e comunidades para ajudar os adolescentes a desenvolver hábitos saudáveis com seus telefones e equilibrar atividades online com outros aspectos de suas vidas.
Prediction of FL 305 DMY from monthly part lactation milk yield records using artificial intelligence in Sahiwal cattle
Authors: MUNDHE U T , GANDHI R S , DAS D N , DONGRE V B , GUPTA ATUL
Published: October 2023

The present investigation was carried out on 4,760 first lactation monthly part lactations milk yield records of 476 Sahiwal cows sired by 34 bulls maintained at National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal over a period of 51 years (1961-2011) to predict first lactation 305-day milk yield (FL305DMY). The comparison was made between multiple linear regression analysis and artificial neural network method for prediction of first lactation 305-day milk yield in Sahiwal cows. In multiple regression method, an optimum equation having 3 variables namely PL2, PL5 and PL8 gave an accuracy of prediction of 88.80%, whereas under artificial neural network, this equation gave an accuracy of prediction of 89.29%. It was concluded that artificial neural network could be used as an alternative to multiple regression method for prediction of FL305DMY in Sahiwal cows.
Being Media Literate in Croatia
Authors: Bilić Paško , Brajdić Vuković Marija
Published: October 2023

This paper combines social practice theory, new literacy studies, and critical media literacy. Media literacy allows citizens to participate in society through traditional and digital media. Using existing survey instruments such as the News Literacy Scale and the Internet Skills Survey with originally developed items, we observe media literacy as a social practice encompassing the dimensions of critical thinking, content production, and technical skills. The three dimensions were further operationalised into additive scales of the Critical perception of traditional news media (CPTNMS), Critical perception of digital tools (CPODTS), Media and social justice issues (MSJIS), Content production (CPSS), and Internet information search skills (IISSS). The results from a stratified survey conducted on a sample of adult Croatian citizens (n=1033), representative of gender, age, region, and education, show that age is the main predictor for all scales. The relation between scales shows a positive correlation between CPTNMS, CPODTS, and MSJIS. At the same time, CPTNMS, CPODTS, and MSJIS correlate negatively with the IISS. Those less skilled in internet search are less critical of traditional media and digital tools and are less convinced that media should cover social justice issues. Additionally, being more skilled in content production does not imply any other attitudinal relationship except for a negative association with the lack of IISSS. This paper contributes to the operationalisation of media literacy for sociological research and a better understanding of media literacy in the general population of Croatia.
Policy Issues vs. Documentation: Using BERTopic to Gain Insight in the Political Communication in Instagram Stories and Posts during the 2021 German Federal Election Campaign
Authors: Achmann Michael , Wolff Christian
Published: October 2023

We give first insights in the political communication of the 2021 Federal election campaign in Germany. We focused on political messages found in ephemeral stories (n=2208) and permanent posts (n=718) shared in the last fortnight of the campaign. Topic modeling with BERTopic did not yield topics as finely grained as the categories of prior content analyses, yet two main themes emerged: The majority of posts deal with policy issues, while the majority of stories does not deal with policy issues. We found a large body of stories to be documentation of the rallies and campaign trail.