bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Differences in Cartilaginous Oligomeric Matrix Protein Levels and Lysholm Score 6 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Between Procedure Taken Less Than 6 Weeks and More Than 6 Weeks After Injury
Authors: Pratama Ricky Renardi , Mulyadi Ridia Ketut Gede , Wien Aryana I Gusti Ngurah
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a common problem faced by patients, especially among young athletes. This study aims to evaluate differences in Cartilaginous Oligomeric Matrix Protein (COMP) levels and Lysholm scores six months after ACL reconstruction, based on the time the procedure was performed, namely ≤ 6 weeks after injury compared with > 6 weeks after injury. This research is expected to provide insight into the influence of procedure time on functional outcomes and biomarkers after ACL reconstruction.
Materials and Methods: This study involved 30 subjects who underwent ACL reconstruction at Prof IGNG Ngoerah Hospital, with 15 patients undergoing surgery ≤ 6 weeks after injury and 15 other patients > 6 weeks after injury. COMP serum sampling was performed, and the Lysholm score was measured using a questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed to compare COMP levels and Lysholm scores between the two groups.
Results: The results of the study showed that there was a significant difference in COMP levels between patients who underwent ACL reconstruction ≤ 6 weeks after injury compared with those who underwent reconstruction > 6 weeks after injury. Patients who underwent reconstruction earlier showed lower COMP levels, which was associated with higher Lysholm scores, indicating better functional outcomes. However, analysis of the proportion of Lysholm scores showed no significant difference between the two groups, although the proportion of patients with high scores was greater in the early reconstruction group.
Conclusion: This study concluded that there was a significant difference in joint fluid COMP levels between patients who underwent ACL reconstruction ≤ 6 weeks after injury compared with > 6 weeks after injury. These results demonstrate the importance of treatment timing in ACL reconstruction to achieve optimal functional outcomes and can be used as a guide in the management of ACL injuries in the future.

Keywords: Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Cartilaginous Oligomeric Matrix Protein, Lysholm Score, Rekonstruksi ACL, Knee Injury
Masalah keberlanjutan pemberdayaan masyarakat pada Program Ekowisata Mangrove Kali Lamong Desa Sukorejo Gresik
Authors: Tsulatsa Nur Risky Imaniah , Prasetyo Franciscus Adi , Mubarok Akhmad Munif
Published: December 2024

Masalah keberlanjutan program pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam bentuk pengembangan ekowisata mangrove di Kali Lamong, Desa Sukorejo, Gresik menghadapi tantangan pasca implementasinya. Implikasinya, upaya melanjutkan proses perubahan dalam rangka peningkatan kualitas kesejahteraan sosial masyarakat pun berpotensi terhenti karena tidak diperbaikinya jembatan, rusaknya beberapa fasilitas taman bermain, dan rusaknya boardwalk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan tentang permasalahan keberlanjutan upaya pemberdayaan masyarakat yang terjadi pada pengembangan program ekowisata mangrove Kali Lamong, Desa Sukorejo, Gresik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan jenis studi kasus. Lokasi penelitian Desa Sukorejo, Kecamatan Kebomas, Kabupaten Gresik. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan menetapkan 3 orang informan utama ditambah 2 orang informan pendukung. Pengumpulan data melalui observasi non-partisipan, wawancara semi terstruktur, dan studi dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dimulai dari pengumpulan data, kondensasi data, display data, serta verifikasi data dan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa beberapa masalah yaitu dominasi PT. X dalam pelaksanaan program ekowisata, terciptanya partisipasi semu masyarakat, kurangnya rasa memiliki masyarakat terhadap capaian program, ketergantungan pada tokoh masyarakat, adanya ketergantungan pada bantuan pihak eksternal, dan konflik tata kelola program ekowisata mangrove.
Is TAP block better than bupivacaine spray for relieving post-cholecystectomy pain?
Authors: Khanum Rabia , Anwar Ayesha , Faridi Maarij , Gauhar Tooba Mehmud , Ahmed Hafiz Waqas , Ahmed Raheel , Zubair Muhammad
Published: December 2024

Introduction: The choice of anesthetic is a determinant of post-cholecystectomy pain perception by patients. The efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block in reducing such pain needs to be investigated.
Objectives: To compare the mean postoperative pain scores of TAP block and intraperitoneal bupivacaine spray in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for chronic cholecystitis.
Materials & Methods: This comparative study was carried out at Al-Tibri Medical College and Hospital, Karachi, from 15 June 2023 to 15 December 2023, after approval from hospital ethical committee. All patients aged 18-65 years of both genders, diagnosed with chronic cholecystitis were included in the study. A total of 112 patients were selected using nonprobability, consecutive sampling, with 56 patients in each group. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was done in both groups: Group A was given TAP block, Group B was given intraperitoneal bupivacaine spray, and post-operative pain was compared in both groups. SPSS 22 was utilized for descriptive and comparative statistics, with p≤0.05 denoting significance.
Results: The mean age of 112 enrolled patients was 33.53±5.1 years. There were 29 (25.9%) males and 83 (74.1%) females. Age, gender distribution, height, weight, and body mass index were almost the same in both groups. VAS score in group B was 3.75±2.2 at 2 hours, 3.63±2.1 at 6 hours, 3.46±1.7 at 12 hours and 3.3±1.01 after 24 hours of surgery. In group A VAS was 4.10±1.9 at 2 hours, 3.95±1.6 at 6 hours, 3.02±1.2 at 12 hours and 2.10±1.3 after 24 hours of surgery. When 24-hour post-operative pain was compared in both groups pain was significantly lower in group A (TAP block) with p-value <0.001.
Conclusion: TAP block is associated with decreased post-operative pain as compared with intraperitoneal bupivacaine spray.
Association of hyperuricemia and dyslipidemia in primigravida with preeclampsia during third trimester of gestation at tertiary care hospital
Authors: Zaidi Syeda Sabahat Haider , Tumrani Rukhsana , Rahim Anber , Khalid Sadia , Younas Tayyeba , Ashraf Dua
Published: December 2024

Introduction: It is still difficult to identify women who are more likely to develop preeclampsia, even after decades of research into the condition. Determining whether women are "at-risk" is a crucial goal because a marker that identified high-risk women would enable greater surveillance in secondary care, recruiting for studies of possible therapeutic drugs, accurate diagnosis, and prompt action when issues arise. Predicting preeclampsia in women with underlying medical disorders would also be beneficial for tailored therapy.
Objective:To determine the association of hyperuricemia and dyslipidemia with pre-eclampsia in primigravida.
Materials & Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Chemical Pathology section, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan, from June 15, 2023, to December 16, 2023, on primigravida aged 18-35 years in their third trimester attending OPD and Indoor Gynecology Department of the hospital. Patients with alreadynown diabetes, gestational diabetes mellitus, chronic hypertension, HBV, HIV, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), using aspirin, corticosteroids, and antihypertensive medication were excluded. Lipid profile and uric acid were estimated in preeclampsia and normal pregnancy and results compared between the groups. SPSS 23 was used for data analysis and p≤0.05 was taken as statistically significant.
Results: Mean serum cholesterol in study subjects with preeclampsia was 260.97±36.74mg/dl, mean serum triglyceride was 248.88 ± 34.55mg/dl, mean serum HDL-c was 37.57 ± 5.17mg/dl, and mean LDL-c was 160.06 ± 27.85mg/dl. The difference of mean serum cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL-c, LDL-c was found statistically significant with p value <0.05. Mean serum uric acid level was found higher in preeclampsia as compared to normal pregnancy with statistically significant difference (p= 0.0001).
Conclusion: Hyperuricemia and dyslipidemia were found as significant biochemical abnormalities in females with preeclampsia when compared to normal pregnancy.
The dilemma of Pakistan transgender persons (protection of rights) act, 2018: a clinical psychologist’s review
Authors: Habib Hafsa
Published: December 2024

This article is a criticism of the psychological and psychiatric diagnoses associated with transgender people according to DSM-5 criteria of Gender dysphoria. It will also create awareness regarding the flaws and inappropriateness of Transgender persons Act 2018 bill according to the ethics, norms and cultural values of Islamic state. The development of medical classifications related to gender identity and disorders took off in the nineteenth century in western society, driven by the flourishing of natural sciences. In the nineteenth century, most authors assembled the answer of the questions of sexual orientation and gender. The psychiatrist Krafft-Ebing evaluated cases of transgender people reported as paranoia the extreme degree of severity in a dimension of sexual inversion. The early 1900s, doctors such as Magnus Hirschfeld first identified and distinguished homosexual and transgender behavior at that time the usual term for transgender people was transvestite . There are few details for transgender people and gender dysphoria are mentioned below from DSM-III and ICD-10 to DSM-5 and ICD-11.
Complete simplification of the solution of the diffuse reflection problem by the method of “decomposition of resultant field” (DRF)
Authors: Pikichyan H. V.
Published: December 2024

The classical diffuse reflection problem (DRP) of radiation from a plane-parallel semi-infinite medium under isotropic scattering in the case of the general law r (x, x′
) of radiation redistribution by frequencies in the elementary act of scattering is considered.
Combining Bispectral Analysis with the Levenberg–Marquardt Algorithm for Enhanced Non-linear Signal Processing in Astronomy
Authors: E. Sivolenko E. , Gasparyan N. , Aharonyan A. , Avetisyan V. , Vinnichenko M.
Published: December 2024

The understanding of intricate, non-linear phenomena within astronomical data is pivotal for the
progression of our knowledge of the universe. This paper introduces an innovative method that merges
bispectral analysis with the Levenberg–Marquardt (LM) algorithm for processing astronomical signals.
The LM algorithm is renowned for its effectiveness in non-linear parameter estimation and model fitting.
At the same time, bispectral analysis is adept at identifying and measuring non-linear interactions and
phase coupling within signals. By integrating these two techniques, our approach facilitates a comprehensive analysis of astronomical signals, encompassing both modeled and unmodeled non-linearities. This
integrated methodology is particularly advantageous in fields such as the exploration of pulsars, binary
star systems, exoplanet detection, and active galactic nuclei, where non-linear dynamics exert significant influence. The findings illustrate that this collaborative approach amplifies the identification and
delineation of non-linear processes, leading to more precise models and profound insights into complex
astronomical phenomena.
Techniques for Locating GPS Jammers using GNU Radio
Authors: Sahakyan M. , Mkhoyan V. , Sivolenko E. , Hovhannisyan B. , Aharonyan A. , Makarov S.
Published: December 2024

Detecting GPS jammers is crucial for ensuring the integrity and reliability of Global Positioning System
(GPS) signals, particularly in environments where jamming devices disrupt navigation and communication
systems. These jammers emit radio frequency signals that interfere with legitimate GPS signals, leading
to significant disruptions.
To locate these jammers, advanced techniques such as Angle of Arrival (AOA) and Time Difference of
Arrival (TDOA) are utilized. AOA uses phased array antennas to determine the direction of the jamming
signal, with algorithms like Multiple Signal Classification (MUSIC) and Minimum Variance Distortionless
Response (MVDR) enhancing accuracy. TDOA, on the other hand, triangulates the jammer’s location
by measuring the time difference between signal arrival at multiple sensors.
The integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with directional antennas and sophisticated algorithms further improves the real-time detection of GPS jammers. These UAVs can cover large
areas quickly and provide precise bearing measurements, making them invaluable in both military and
civilian applications.
Management in multimorbidity: glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia and diabetes in rheumatic diseases
Authors: Loghin-Oprea Natalia , Salaru Virginia , Stratulat Silvia , Mazur Nicorici Lucia , Mazur Minodora
Published: December 2024

Glucocorticoids (GC) are drugs with an important antiinflammatory and immunosuppressive effect, being recommended in treating autoimmune diseases, but which have a series of metabolic side effects, including diabetes. The purpose of the research is to highlight the possibilities of monitoring and treating hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus (DM) induced by glucocorticoids in patients with rheumatic diseases to optimize the management of these patients. A literature review on the management of glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia and diabetes was performed. The databases searched were PubMed, Medline, Web of Science. The MeSh terms were „corticosteroid-induced hyperglycemia” OR „corticosteroidinduced diabetes” AND (rheumatic diseases). 26 sources were identified and analyzed. American and British Diabetic Society guidelines for the diagnosis and management of glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia and diabetes aim largely at hospitalized patients, and subsequent outpatient follow-up is inconclusive. At the initiation of GC therapy, it is recommended to assess the basal blood glucose in hospitalized people with DM, four times a day postprandial, and in patients who are not known to have diabetes - once a day. With the development of steroid-induced DM, oral antidiabetics will be recommended, and in cases when patients present significant hyperglycemia in association with signs of diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, the recommendations of the international guidelines are to initiate insulin. After stopping the administration of GC, the blood sugar will be constantly and repeatedly monitored, together with the review of the hypoglycemic therapy and the achievement of normoglycemia during 3 months, and if it persists, the blood sugar will be monitored after 3 months, together with the performance of the oral glucose tolerance test or HbA1c.
Cardiovascular risk and sleep apnea risk in people with type 2 diabetes
Authors: Mocanu Catalina , Terenti Feodora , Cernei Kristina , Prisacari Cristina , Rusu Irina , Ungurean Elena , Porcereanu Natalia
Published: December 2024

The global pandemic of metabolic diseases commonly associated with sleep apnea is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease mortality. Accordingly, risk stratification for sleep apnea syndrome in all patients with diabetes is essential. The descriptive study included 150 patients with DM type 2, hospitalized in the Endocrinology department of the „Timofei Moșneaga” Republican Clinical Hospital between September and November 2023. The STOP-BANG questionnaire was used for risk stratification for SAS, and for cardiovascular risk - the system SCORE 2-Diabetes. It is determined that 44% of patients DM2 are at intermediate risk for SAS, 34% of them are at high risk and only 22% are at low risk. And according to the SCORE 2-diabetes system: 0.7% of patients with DM type 2 present a low risk; 6,7% moderate risk; 21,3% high risk and 71,3% very high risk. Most patients with type 2 DM present intermediate and high risk for SAS, as well as very high risk for cardiovascular events. And overweight reported by BMI and CA is higher among patients with type 2 DM and high risk for SAS. Additionally, it is noted that most patients with high and very high CV risk are at increased risk for SAS.
Oral health in patients with diabetes - a component of comprehensive medical assessment
Authors: Ciumeico Igor , Avornic-Ciumeico Lucia
Published: December 2024

Periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus are complex pathologies with an increased prevalence in the general population. Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased prevalence and severity of periodontitis, and severe periodontitis is associated with compromised glycemic control. A search was performed for articles published in English in the PubMed database between January 2000 and March 2024 that aimed to investigate the interrelationship between diabetes and periodontal disease. Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease are a public health problem, driven by their increased prevalence and chronic complications affecting quality of life. Periodontitis, changes in salivary flow, and fungal infections are just a number of pathologies with a higher prevalence in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The interrelationship between periodontitis and diabetes mellitus has been shown to be bidirectional, so that periodontitis hinders the achieve Periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus are complex pathologies with an increased prevalence in the general population. Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased prevalence and severity of periodontitis, and severe periodontitis is associated with compromised glycemic control. A search was performed for articles published in English in the PubMed database between January 2000 and March 2024 that aimed to investigate the interrelationship between diabetes and periodontal disease. Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease are a public health problem, driven by their increased prevalence and chronic complications affecting quality of life. Periodontitis, changes in salivary flow, and fungal infections are just a number of pathologies with a higher prevalence in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The interrelationship between periodontitis and diabetes mellitus has been shown to be bidirectional, so that periodontitis hinders the achievement of therapeutic goals and its presence may increase the risk of developing diabetes, while diabetes mellitus may also contribute to the development of periodontitis. However, the knowledge of medical practitioners about the importance of oral health in people with diabetes, as well as the knowledge of dentists about the importance of diabetes for oral health, is limited. The multidisciplinary approach to a person with type 2 diabetes mellitus requires the formation of interdisciplinary teams, in which the dentist should certainly be included.
Diabetes mellitus in dialysis: evolutionary aspects, 2003-2023
Authors: Cepoida Petru , Cernelev Veronica
Published: December 2024

During the last 2 decades, the number of diabetics dialyzed annually in Moldova has increased 50 times simultaneously with a significant increase in morbidity with this pathology. We analyzed the evolution of the number and clinical features of chronically dialyzed diabetics in Moldova during the last 20 years. The processed data came from the annual reports of the Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Department of IMSP Republican Clinical Hospital ”Timofei Moșneaga”(2003-2015) and further from the ambulatory dialysis units „BB-Dialisă” S.R.L. (2016-2023). At the beginning of the new millennium diabetic patients consisted up to 2% of all chronically dialysis patients. With the increase of their number in Moldova, the number of diabetics, who received dialysis treatment, has been increasing steadily, reaching the ceiling of 10.9% of all dialysis patients at the end of 2015. Increased accessibility of dialysis services contributed to a rapid increase in the number of patients with this pathology in outpatient units during 2016-2019, up to 28.9%. At the same time, patients with diabetes suffered excess mortality following the COVID-19 pandemic, with their proportion falling to 14.9% in 2021. In the post-pandemic period again we see a continuous increase in the number of chronic DM patients dialysed, up to 22.3% in 2023. The main factors influencing the evolution of DM under dialysis in Moldova include: general increase in morbidity with DM, increased accessibility of dialysis service and awareness of the COVID-19 pandemic. Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential in improving the prognosis of diabetic patients on chronic dialysis.
Drugs with secondary hypoglycemic effect
Authors: Pogonea Ina , Chiriac Tatiana , Catcov Carolina , Mihalachi-Anghel Maria , Mereacre Liviu
Published: December 2024

The problem of hypoglycemia induced by non-diabetic drugs, which is increasingly reported, has been studied. The hypoglycemic side effect of drugs is explained by different mechanisms and manifests individually depending on age, gender, comorbidities. A special role belongs to the associated administration of drugs and the interaction between them. Data from the specialized literature (case reports and medical databases) were selected and analyzed, with the aim of identifying drugs with hypoglycemic potential, mechanisms of action, associated risk factors, including strategies of prevention and management of drug-induced hypoglycemia. The study reports a variety of non-diabetic drugs, the administration of which is associated with the risk of developing hypoglycemia, including beta-blockers, fluoroquinolones, converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE), and others. The mechanisms by which they may affect glucose levels have been detailed, as well as the importance of careful patient monitoring and treatment adjustment. Druginduced hypoglycemia is a significant clinical problem that requires a multidisciplinary approach to its prevention and management. Patient education and effective doctor-patient communication are essential to minimize risks and improve treatment safety.
Recompensation factors in patients with decompensated cirrhosis
Authors: Raheem Mohammed Abdul , Tazeen Fatima , Iorga-Parvan Valentina , Peltec Angela
Published: December 2024

Decompensated cirrhosis marks an irreversible stage in chronic liver disease. Effective etiological treatment may induce hepatic recompensation. We have evaluated the factors which contribute to the improvement of patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis. This review followed a comprehensive literature search using PubMed, Clinical Review, and Google Scholar, focusing on articles, meta-analyses, and references from relevant articles and textbooks published between 2021 and 2024. Our analysis of current literature demonstrates that antiviral therapy and alcohol cessation significantly enhance prognosis and facilitate hepatic recompensation in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. The pathophysiology of recompensation in cirrhosis involves several mechanisms: reduction of liver injury, hepatocyte regeneration, resolution of fibrosis, reduction of portal hypertension, improvement in hemodynamics (decreased cardiac output, splanchnic vasodilation, and improved vascular responsiveness). The patients who achieve HBV DNA levels <20 IU/ml during antiviral therapy experience resolution of ascites, encephalopathy, and absence of recurrent variceal bleeding for at least 12 months. Patients with HCV decompensated liver cirrhosis in case of attaining the sustained virologic response have a great chance for post-treatment recompensation. Further, patients with decompensated alcohol-related cirrhosis achieved recompensation through sustained abstinence. Recompensation has become a significant focus in the study of cirrhosis, especially in cases of chronic liver disease with known causes like viral hepatitis and alcohol consumption. Achieving recompensation in patients with virus- and alcohol-related cirrhosis is promising, but more studies are needed to understand its underlying mechanisms and clinical characteristics.
Mircera in the treatment of dialysis patients: pilot study
Authors: Cepoida Petru
Published: December 2024

Mircera is a pegylated β-epoietin that offers the possibility of biweekly or monthly administration unlike other similar drugs. For 12 weeks in the Chisinau Dialysis Center No. 1 in 2018 there was conducted a prospective single-center study regarding the replacement of Recormon (classic β-epoietin) with Mircera (pegylated β-epoietin) in order to determine the conversion dose. In 3 groups of 10 patients on chronic dialysis and on stable dose of Recormon (IU) we replaced the respective drug with Mircera (mcg): 4000 IU/week = 50 mcg/week, 6000 IU/week = 50 mcg/3 weeks and 8000 IU/ week = 50 mcg/2 weeks. There was determined the patients’ haemoglobin level, haematocrit and erythrocyte count at baseline and every 4 weeks. During the study 5 patients were excluded due to new onset haemorrhagic syndrome. As a result we observed reduction of hemoglobin from 107.8±4.2 g/l to 102.3±3.9 g/l (p<0.05) and hematocrit from 32.1±1.7% to 30.2±1.9% (M±m). The effect was larger in patients with hepatitis (-5.8±4.7 g/l vs -4.0±3.9 g/l). There was also noted the direct influence of greater values of erythropoietin resistance index on treatment failure (p≈0.03). Mircera treatment is well tolerated by patients, and the recommended replacement dose of Mircera equates to 4 mcg Mircera ≈ 1000 IU Recormon in patients with the sustaining dose 4000-8000 IU/week.
Alexei Shciusev and Konstantin Melnikov – compared experiences and destinies
Authors: Carpov Aurelia
Published: December 2024

To draw a parallel between these two great personalities - Alexei Shciusev and Konstantin Melnikov - is not a simple task. Although their fates are so different, their life paths being incompatible, they had multiple intersections and tangents. Both experienced professional success and international recognition early in their careers. After the death of Vladimir Lenin, Alexei Shciusev was assigned to design the mausoleum of the former leader of the Soviet state, while Konstantin Melnikov contributed to the creation of the Soviet symbol of the fight against death by designing the sarcophagus for Lenin’s body. Both of their successful careers were based on creativity, knowledge, and depth, which had resulted in high-quality works until 1932, when Stalin introduced a new style in architecture and Soviet architects were forced to change their style and give up their personal views regarding the architectural profession. Konstantin Melnikov preserved his honesty and professional dignity at too great a sacrifice. Shciusev’s successful career after 1938 is explained by his willingness to work with the authorities and his voluntary agreement to be a man of the system. He consciously created Stalinist architecture, playing an important role in shaping the imposed style. This earned him four Stalin Prizes. The choices and the consequences were theirs.
Architecture of Bălţi during the interwar period
Authors: Slapac Mariana , Ceastina Alla
Published: December 2024

This article is devoted to the most important architectural monuments erected in the town of Bălţi during the interwar period. Among the religious buildings, whose appearance is connected with the Bishop Vissarion Puiu, are the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, the Episcopal Cathedral of the Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen, the Church of St. Pious Paraskeva, as a replica of the famous church of the Curtea de Argeş monastery, the Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel and the Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God at the Assumption Cemetery. In Pământeni district, the residence building of the bishop of the Hotin diocese was built in the western part of the town. Those valuable buildings, reflecting national architecture, have become landmarks of the town. New public and residential buildings are characterized by the “neo-Romanian”, modern, Art Deco, etc. Among the professionals who contributed to the architectural development of Bălţi in the interwar period were Etti-Rosa Spierer, the first woman architect from Bessarabia; the Bucharest architects Adrian Gabrielescu, Petre Dumitrescu, Nicolae (Nae) Mihăescu, Robert Mihăescu and Dumitru Ionescu-Berechet; the municipal architect Andrei Ivanov; architects P. Moroianu, C. Berechet and others.
Zelman Otchakovsky ou l’histoire d’un peintre bessarabien en France
Authors: Stavila Tudor
Published: December 2024

The article is a continuation of the research devoted to the visual art of Bessarabia and its representatives, whose creative path unfolded in several European countries. The article „Les dernières années du peintre Zelman en Provence” was published in the journal Provence historique (2023, p.469-485) by Professor François OtchakovskyLaurens, the nephew of the artist, and is devoted to the last works by Zelman. Zelman Otchakovsky (born in 1905, in Romanovca village, Bender county; - since 1945, lived in Nyons, France), studied at the School of Fine Arts at Şneer Cogan between 1919-1923, taking courses at the Ranson Academy in Roger Bissiere’s workshop in 1935, where he got acquanted with his future friends Jean Le Moal, Etienne Martin, Francois Stahly and Jean Bertholle, with whom he will carry out several monumental painting projects. After studying at the Ranson Academy, Zelman, together with his friends, participated in two Parisian exhibitions, in 1938 and 1939, as part of the Temoignage group. In 1939 he coordinated the painting of the ceiling for the French Pavilion of the New York International Exposition. Few works by this painter have been preserved, two of which are kept at the Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon (Figure with a ball and Isoteric figure, attributed to the beginning of 1940 and 9 of the works belonging to the Salsas family from Houte-Savoie, created in the years 1937-1943, generously offered by the artist’s grandson.
Ethnicity in the Graphic and Pictorial Creation by Visual Artist Aurel Guţu-Resteu
Authors: Rocaciuc Victoria
Published: December 2024

Aurel Guţu-Resteu, better known as Aurel Guţu (1942-2023), stands out among the leading artists of national graphics and painting. His training in the 1970s contributed to his becoming one of the outstanding artists who nurtured their talent at the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography in Moscow (VGIK), alongside such authors as Anna Evtuşenco, Leonid Domnin, Anatoli Smîşleaev, and others. Fluent mastery of color and artistic techniques defines him as an exceptional artist, a master of oil, watercolor, and gouache, skillfully applying linear plasticity on canvas or paper. In his graphic and pictorial creativity, he combines poetic chromatic illusions with the identification and plastic stylization of local ethnic motifs. He portrays the essence of human and animal characters in his art, as well as the intricate details of everyday objects, viewing them through a unique scenographic prism. The book graphics created by Aurel Guţu-Resteu offer the readers a journey filled with discoveries and intellectual enrichment, revealing subtle perspectives of extraordinary elegance and depth. His works delicately penetrate the soul, inviting the viewer to contemplate spiritual and eternal values. Ethnic ornaments are harmoniously incorporated into the graphic and pictorial works created by the artist.
Architectural shaping in the epoch of modernism and postmodernism
Authors: Oleinic Svetlana
Published: December 2024

Modern practice of architectural design, being part of the progressive development of modern architecture, is based on the difference in concepts and principles of architectural shaping of the two main movements of modernism and postmodernism. In accordance with the essence of the philosophical law of unity and struggle of opposites, they form two poles - rational and decorative. The concepts of rationality and decorativeness are present to one degree or another in all modern styles and directions of architecture, turning this division into a conditional category. Currently, the concept of architectural style is losing its original meaning as a set of compositional techniques and geometric forms, becoming a philosophy and a way of thinking, overcoming the limits of material utilitarianism. The functional and constructive solution no longer determines the volumetric shaping of the building and no longer dictates its image.
Design proposals for the monument to Oliver Friggieri, Malta’s Eminescu
Authors: Bianco Lino
Published: December 2024

Design proposals for a monument to the widely respected literary writer and scholar of Maltese literature and language Oliver Friggieri were submitted following an announcement made by the Government of Malta through its national agency, Heritage Malta. Friggieri was a much-respected and loved personality in contemporary Malta – so much so that the day of his funeral was declared a national day of mourning. This article reviews the design brief, the submissions and the winning entry. It specifically addresses the philosophy and the design of two proposals by the author and his design team, one for the capital city of Malta, Valletta, and the other for his native town outside the capital, Floriana. The latter entry was short-listed but did not make it to the final. A maquette of this submission was donated to the Melitensia collection of the Library of the University of Malta. It is held in the reading room of the Melitensia Section which, a year earlier, was named in honour of the late scholar. This section holds works about all aspects of Maltese language, literature, history and culture.
Vladimir Okushko – educator and reformer of art education in Bessarabia in the end of the 19th century – the beginning of the 20th century
Authors: Pelin Andrei
Published: December 2024

The article examines in detail the life course of Vladimir Fulgentievich Okushko, an outstanding artist, teacher and public figure of Belarusian origin in Bessarabia. First of all, his pedagogical activity in the Evening Drawing School is covered since his arrival in Kishinev in 1897, until he took over the baton from its founder Terenty Nikolayevich Zubkov (1860 - after 1915) and reorganized it in 1918, shortly before his death, into a full-fledged Art School based on a new founding charter and an extended educational and methodological program, including additional special subjects and practices. This was the crown of his educational and social activities. All these events took place against the background of the revitalization of the cultural life of Bessarabia at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries. The number of elementary city and county schools was also growing. Specialized educational institutions were opening in our region. We can feel the craving of progressive youth, not only for natural sciences and technology, but also for the fine arts. As a consequence, an evening art school was created in Kishinev which could be attended by all layers of the population.
Culture as a Factor of Social and Political Relations
Authors: Kokosh Artem
Published: December 2024

The article tries to prove the particular place of culture in politics as well as history. Using the interdisciplinary method, the author explains culture in the field of relations between nations and countries. The novelty of the paper is an attempt to determine culture in social and political relations. Moreover, referring to Hegel and Gasset, the author gives the examples of cultural vector of policy at different historical periods in Europe and provides the results of the research proving the leading place for culture in human relations. Culture devides the world into we-they vectors, so having the same or similar culture based on Christianity, Europeans began to keep together as one region without distinguishing between countries or states in general in international relations. The same can be said about the Asian region, possessing something unique the nations tried to understand similar aspects. The problem is that culture is not taken into consideration in politics and sociology; we used to speak about culture as something not really important in these sciences. The other problem is that politics can be affected by different groups of the society, while the cultural factors of politicians indicate the vectors of politics.
Analisis Teknikal Saham pada Industri Pertambangan dengan Menggunakan Indikator Pergerakan Tren, MACD, Stochastic RSI dalam Mengambil Keputusan Investasi
Authors: Fikri Alwan Kurniawan  , Ramadhani Annisa Alifa
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pergerakan saham dari empat emiten saham yang bergerak di industri pertambangan yakni PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa Tbk (DSSA), PT Bayan Resources Tbk (BYAN), PT Alamtri Resources Indonesia Tbk (ADRO), serta PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) menggunakan tiga indikator teknikal, yaitu Analisis Pergerakan Tren Harga Saham, Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) dan Stochastic Relative Strength Index (Stoch RSI), selama periode 2 Januari 2024 hingga 6 Desember 2024. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan dokumenter, menggunakan data primer dan sekunder. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dua saham sedang mengalami tren Downtrend yaitu ADRO dan PTBA; serta DSSA sedang mengalami tren Sideways dan BYAN sedang mengalami tren Uptrend berdasarkan penutupan perdagangan hari Jumat, 6 Desember 2024.  Kemudian untuk Indikator MACD, terdapat tiga saham garis MACD 12 dan garis sinyal 26 yang bernilai negatif yaitu DSSA, ADRO, dan PTBA; sedangkan BYAN menunjukkan  garis MACD 12 dan garis sinyal 26 yang bernilai positif. Lalu untuk indikator Stochastic RSI, terdapat tiga saham yang hampir mendekati kondisi Overbought karena mendekati angka 80 yakni DSSA, BYAN, dan PTBA; sedangkan ADRO keluar dari zona Oversold karena nilai Stochastic RSI menunjukkan angka 24,63. Saran dari penelitian ini adalah investor lebih teliti untuk memilih emiten saham yang ingin diinvestasikan dengan memperhatikan kondisi pergerakan saham melalui analisis teknikal dan mengkombinasikannya dengan analisis fundamental sehingga pengambilan keputusan investasi untuk jangka panjang dapat dilakukan secara lebih terarah.
Analisis Pemberdayaan Masyarakat melalui Wisata Bajak Laut Bungah Gresik dalam Perspektif Maqashid Syariah
Authors: Rizkiyah Fini Mazidatur , Hanifah Luluk
Published: December 2024

Abstrak.
Penelitian ini mengkaji masyarakat yang diberdayakan oleh Wisata Bajak Laut yang berada di Desa Grogol, Bungah, Gresik. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu untuk menganalisis bagaimana pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui Wisata Bajak Laut dan pemberdayaan masyarakat ditinjau dari maqashid syari’ah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi deskriptif kualitatif. Dalam pengumpulan data, peneliti menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Metode observasi digunakan peneliti dalam mengamati dan meninjau secara langsung di lokasi penelitian guna mengetahui kondisi yang sebenarnya terjadi. Metode wawancara digunakan peneliti untuk memperoleh informasi mengenai objek yang diangkat. Metode dokumetasi di lakukan oleh peneliti sebagai bukti bahwa sudah melakukan penelitian. Analisis data yang digunakan oleh peneliti adalah analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat yang diberdayakan dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan mereka sehingga tercukupinya kebutuhan primer maupun sekunder. Pemberdayaan masyarakat ditinjau dari perspektif maqashid syari’ah dalam penelitian ini menghasilkan pemberdayaan yang dominan pada aspek al-hajiyyat, dibuktikan dengan sudah tercukupinya kebutuhan sekunder bagi karyawan wisata
 Abstract.
This research examines the community empowered by Pirate Tourism in Grogol Village, Bungah, Gresik. The aim of this research is to analyze how community empowerment through Pirate Tourism and community empowerment is viewed from maqashid syari'ah. This research uses a qualitative descriptive methodology. In collecting data, researchers used observation, interviews and documentation methods. The observation method is used by researchers to observe and inspect directly at the research location to determine the actual conditions that occur. The interview method is used by researchers to obtain information about the objects raised. The documentation method is carried out by researchers as proof that they have carried out research. The data analysis used by researchers is qualitative analysis. The research results show that empowered communities can improve their welfare so that primary and secondary needs are met. Community empowerment viewed from a maqashid syari'ah perspective in this research results in dominant empowerment in the al-hajiyyat aspect, as evidenced by the fulfillment of secondary needs for tourism employees.
ANTESEDEN TURNOVER INTENTION PADA PUSKESMAS TANJUNG UNGGAT KOTA TANJUNGPINANG
Authors: Tahir Indra Bastian , Azizah Nur
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis anteseden atau faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi Turnover Intention di kalangan tenaga kesehatan di Puskesmas Tanjung Unggat Kota Tanjungpinang melalui variabel kepuasan kerja dan persepsi dukungan organisasi. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, penelitian ini melibatkan teknik pengambilan sampel Purposive Sampling yang berdasarkan pada kriteria tertentu sehingga keseluruhan tenaga kesehatan dari Puskesmas Tanjung Unggat Kota Tanjungpinang menjadi sampel penelitian yang berjumlah 67 orang. Selanjutnya, data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner yang telah divalidasi dan dianalisis menggunakan metode statistik yang relevan yaitu uji regresi linier berganda dengan aplikasi software pengolahan data JASP 0.18.3.0 (2024). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Kepuasan kerja (X1) berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap Turnover Intention dengan nilai thitung > t tabel thitung > t tabel (-55,827 > -1,99714) dengan prob. Sig < 0,05 (<0,001 < 0,05). (2) Persepsi dukungan organisasi (X2) berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap Turnover Intention dengan nilai thitung > ttabel (-2,287 > -1,99714) dengan prob. Sig < 0,05 (0,026 < 0,05). Kemudian, dalam uji secara simultan (Uji F) diperoleh bahwa nilai Fhitung > Ftabel yaitu sebesar (1643,099 > 3,14) dengan prob. Sig < 0,05 (<0,001 < 0,05). Berdasarkan nilai tersebut, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara simultan kepuasan kerja dan persepsi dukungan organisasi berpengaruh terhadap Turnover Intention. Dalam uji regresi linier berganda, diperoleh nilai Y = 0,283 - 1,002X1 - 0,067X2. Kemudian, nilai koefisien determinasi (Adjusted R2) sebesar 0,980 yang berarti 98%. Menurut hitungan tersebut, maka Turnover Intention dipengaruhi oleh kepuasan kerja dan persepsi dukungan organisasi sebesar 98%, dan sisanya 2% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lainnya yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
PENGARUH SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI, E-COMMERCE, MODAL USAHA, DAN EKSPEKTASI PENDAPATAN TERHADAP PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN BERWIRAUSAHA PADA MAHASISWA AKUNTANSI FAKULTAS EKONOMI DAN BISNIS UNIVERSITAS RIAU KEPULAUAN
Authors: Hati Ravika Permata , Permatasari Ratih , Tanjung Rona , Tibrani Tibrani , Putra Rizki Eka , Sriwati Sriwati
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Sistem Informasi Akuntasi, E-Commerce, Modal Usaha dan Ekspektasi Pendapatan terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Berwirausaha pada Mahasiswa Akuntansi Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Riau Kepulauan. Objek penelitian ini merupakan Mahasiswa Akuntansi Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Riau Kepulauan Angkatan 2020-2022 dengan kriteria tertentu. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan sampel menggunakan rumus slovin, sehingga dapat diperoleh 54 responden dengan alat software SPSS versi 23. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Sistem Informasi Akuntansi tidak berpengaruh terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Berwirausaha pada Mahasiswa Akuntansi Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Riau Kepulauan, variabel E-Commerce tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Berwirausaha pada Mahasiswa Akuntansi Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Riau Kepulauan, variabel Modal usaha berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Berwirausaha pada Mahasiswa Akuntansi Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Riau Kepulauan, variabel Ekspektasi Pendapatan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Berwirausaha pada Mahasiswa Akuntansi Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Riau Kepulauan.
Siyasal İletişimde Popüler Kültür ve Kore Dalgası: 14-28 Mayıs 2023 Türkiye Seçimlerinde K-Pop’tan Kesitler ve Kullanıcı Yorumları
Authors: Yılmaz Senem , Bekiroğlu Onur
Published: December 2024

Siyasal iletişim ve popüler kültür ilişkisi, hem tarihsel hem de aktüel olmak üzere girift bir niteliğe sahiptir. Yeni medya ve dijital iletişim ekosistemi, bu ilişkiyi ve kullanım biçimlerini hem çeşitlendirmiş hem de ölçeğini küresel boyuta taşımıştır. Bu bağlamda güncel bir örnek olarak; Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi’nin 14-28 Mayıs 2023 seçimlerinde resmi YouTube kanalında yayınladığı “Respect/AK Parti” ve “Respect II/AK Parti” başlıklı ve bir K-pop şarkısının arka plan müziği olarak kullanıldığı siyasal reklam videolarına yönelik kullanıcı yorumları üzerine nitel bir araştırma gerçekleştirilmiştir. MAXQDA programı kullanılarak YouTube üzerinden verilerin toplandığı araştırma kapsamında 28.04.2023 ile 13.05.2023 tarihleri arasında yapılan 4.056 kullanıcı yorumundan K-pop içeriğini barındıran 1255’i örneklem olarak belirlenmiş ve bunlar yedi ana kategoride kodlanarak analiz edilmiştir. Farklı kodlama kategorilerinin toplamı üzerinden incelendiğinde; kullanıcı yorumlarının %92,8 oranında olumlu olduğu saptanmıştır. Olumsuz ve eleştirel bir bağlama sahip olan kullanıcı yorumlarının önemli bir bölümünde ise bizzat K-pop’un kendisine yönelik bir olumsuzlamadan ziyade AK Parti’nin siyasal reklamında K-pop içeriği kullanarak çelişkili bir tavır sergilediği eleştirisi öne çıkmaktadır. Siyasal katılım açısından bakıldığında; olumlu kullanıcı yorumlarının önemli bir bölümünün, çevrim içi bağlamda minimalist siyasal katılım boyutuna karşılık gelirken, K-pop gruplarının Türkiye’ye getirilmesini oy verme niyetinin bir koşulu olarak belirten kullanıcı yorumlarının ise motivasyonel siyasal katılım biçimi olduğu değerlendirilmiştir.
Child Suicide News: A Comprehensive Case Study from Turkish Media
Authors: Çalbayram Nazan , Balta Gamze
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze news on child suicides and suicide attempts in Turkey's high-circulation national newspapers over a ten-year period. This qualitative study systematically content-analyzed news on suicidal behavior in three high-circulation national newspapers in Turkey from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2022. Data were collected by searching for the keywords "child" and "suicide" and analyzed. The study found that 60.2% of suicidal children were male, and 39.8% were female, with a mean age of 15.09±2.16 years. The majority were high school (56.2%) and middle school (38.1%) students. Suicidal behavior peaked in 2022, with the highest incidences occurring in winter (29.9%) and spring (26.2%). Depression (30%) was the most frequently reported reason for suicidal behavior, followed by family problems (19.8%) and the Blue Whale Challenge (16.5%). Hanging (47.5%) was the most common method of suicide, followed by jumping from heights (23.8%). The increasing trend of suicidal behavior among children, particularly adolescents, highlights the need for targeted prevention strategies. The findings suggest that mental health support, family interventions, and societal awareness are crucial in addressing this issue. The influence of digital challenges and the need for gender-specific approaches also warrant further attention.