bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES USED IN TOURISM AND PHARMACOLOGY RESEARCH ARTICLE DISCUSSIONS
Authors: Razali Nur Zafirah , Chek Kim Loi
Published: April 2023

Writing a good discussion section is crucial as how the section is written contributes to the acceptance of a research article (RA) by the reader. Through a move structure model for the Discussion section of RAs and the taxonomies of hedges and boosters, the study examines communicative strategies, namely move structures (move and step) as well as the metadiscoursal devices (hedges and boosters) used by Tourism and Pharmacology authors to discuss research results in Tourism and Pharmacology RA discussions. Thus, in the current study, the Discussion sections of 20 Tourism RAs and 20 Pharmacology RAs were analysed using a mixed method comprising both the qualitative and quantitative analyses. In the qualitative method, a content analysis was used to identify the communicative strategies in terms of rhetorical ‘moves’ and ‘steps’ as well as hedges and boosters employed in the selected RA discussions. In addition, a semi-structured interview was conducted with specialist informants to obtain further insight for the present findings. On the other hand, in the quantitative method, data was quantified in terms of the number of sentences employing the moves/steps and the frequencies of hedges and boosters found in the corpora. The findings show that authors of Tourism and Pharmacology RAs tend to report and comment on their research findings in a reciprocally connected manner. However, a major difference was observed in terms of how the findings were commented on. Besides, both the Tourism and Pharmacology authors were also found to utilise hedges more frequently than boosters to avoid overclaiming their results. The findings of this study can help future academic authors and students to employ effective communicative strategies to discuss research results along with the appropriate use of hedges and boosters.
SENTIMENT ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ FEEDBACK ON INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES USING TEXT-BASED CLASSIFICATION AND NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING (NLP)
Authors: Khaiser Fareed Kaleem , Saad Amna , Mason Cordelia
Published: April 2023

In this study, sentiment analysis, commonly referred to as opinion mining or emotional artificial intelligence (AI), is used to obtain student comments about institutional facilities. To ascertain whether an online text has a good, negative, or neutral emotional tone, it must first be analyzed. Natural Language Processing (NLP) includes the subfield of sentiment analysis, and NLP can be used to categorize and extract information with the aid of machine learning methods. Finding out if students are content with the amenities or services provided is important since, in an educational setting, they are consumers. This study of the resources and services that the libraries offer evaluated college students' perceptions of the books, audio CDs, and video CDs, the services provided by the library staff, and the personal computers that are made available to them as part of their facilities. In the current study, surveys were carried out to gather information and assess how well the needs of the students are addressed. On Kaggle.com, secondary data from a North Indian institution was used in the experiments. The research approach was sentiment analysis using a machine learning framework. The F1-score, a harmonic mean of precision and recall based on the attitudes evaluated by the algorithms, was calculated using a text-based classification method using Naive Bayes Multinomial and Support Vector machine learning algorithms. The findings offer views on how successfully library facilities are managed in the form of student sentiments.
A Comprehensive Study on Crypto-Algorithms.
Authors: PANDA SUCHETA , PRIYADARSHINI SUSHREE BIBHUPRADA B.
Published: April 2023

In the field of computer network and security, cryptography plays a vital role for secure data transmission as it follows the principle of data confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, authentication. By using several cryptographic algorithms, a user can deliver and receive the message in more convenient way. In this paper, we have collaborated on various cryptographic algorithms, several types of cryptographic techniques along with different types of security attacks prevailing in case of cryptography. During the exchanging of any sort of information, the key generation, encryption and decryption processes are examined in more details in the current paper. We have discussed regarding RSA (Ron Rives, Adi Shamir and Len Adelman), which is one of the most secure algorithm in the context of data and information sharing, that has been analysed clearly in our work along with the basic concepts of DES(Data Encryption Standard) , conventional encryption model, ECC(Elliptic curve cryptography), Digital signature, ABE(Attribute based Encryption), KP-ABE(Key policy Attribute based encryption), CP-ABE(Ciphertext policy attribute based encryption), IBE(Identity based Encryption). We have elaborated various cryptograhic concepts for keeping the message confidential and secure while considering secured data communication in case of networks.
Türk Destanlarında Allah’ın İsim ve Sıfatları
Authors: BEZGİN Yusuf Kenan
Published: April 2023

Dinler, her ne kadar birbirinden farklı görünseler de temelde onların birleştikleri ortak bir nokta vardır. O da insanın bağ kuracağı varlık ya da varlıklara “inanma” isteğinden başka bir şey değildir. Dolayısıyla insanın herhangi bir yaratıcı güce inanma isteği sonradan öğrenilmiş bir hadise değil fıtratında mevcut olan bir kavramdır. Bilindiği gibi Türkler, İslam dinini tam olarak benimsemeden evvel bulundukları coğrafyalara bağlı olarak çeşitli dinlerin etkisi altında kalmışlardır. Bu etki onların dinî inanışları, evrene dair düşünceleri ve sözlü kültür ürünleri üzerinde dönem dönem birtakım izler dahi bırakmıştır. Ancak etkisi altında kaldıkları hatta benimsedikleri dinlerde bile tek bir yaratıcıyı yani Tanrı’yı merkeze almışlardır. Genel bir ifade ile İslamiyet’e geçişlerinde de (IX. yy.) bu tek Tanrı inancının en temel etken olduğu söylenebilir. Tek Tanrı’nın birliğine olan vurgu ise İslam dininin özünü oluşturmaktır. Her şeyden önce Kur’ân-ı Kerîm’ de yer alan Allah’ın isim ve sıfatları, O’nun varlığından ve tek oluşundan bahseder. Tüm isim ve sıfatlar O’nu niteler. Dolayısıyla tüm peygamberler, tevhit tebliğiyle/mesajıyla gelmişlerdir (Enbiyâ, 21/25). Bu nokta da Kur’ân bir mesajdır ve mesajda kitabın nihaî anlamı olan tevhittir. Bu çalışmada, Allah’ın isim ve sıfatlarından yola çıkılarak Türk destanlarında tevhit inancına dair birtakım çıkarımlar yapılmaya çalışılmıştır.
Resume Parser and Summarizer
Authors: Er. Farzana Khan  , Hamdan Patel  , Arshad Shaikh  , Fawzah Sayed  , Abdul Rehman Soorya
Published: April 2023

Resume parsing is a highly important process for HR departments and recruiters looking to streamline their hiring process. By converting a resume into structured data, it allows for easy organization and quick searchability for specific qualifications and skills. However, there are still limitations to the technology, as language can be complex and ambiguous. It is important for companies to stay up to date with advancements in Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence to improve the accuracy of resume parsing and avoid overlooking qualified candidates. Overall, resume parsing is a crucial tool for modern recruitment, but it still requires human oversight to ensure the best candidates are not overlooked
Assess the Knowledge and Practice of Mothers Regarding Kangaroo Care with a View to Develop Health Education Module on Kangaroo Care
Authors: Dr. Santhosh S. U.  , Dr. Shwetha Rani C. M.  , Mr. Parashram  , G Shivaprasad  , Baljinder Kaur
Published: April 2023

The Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) method is a humane, low cost, standardized, protocol predicated care system for preterm and ⁄ or Low Birth Weight (LBW) infants and is predicated on skin-to-skin contact between the preterm baby and the mother and exclusive breast feeding. The psychosocial effects of KMC include reduced stress and enhanced mother-infant bonding, with positive effects on the family environment and the infant’s cognitive development. The benefits for all babies on Kangaroo Mother Care are that they stabilize faster on skin to skin care than in the incubator. They do not stabilize in the incubator in the first six hour of life. then KMC babies have stable oxygen rates and breathing. The heart rate is stable. The temperature is most stable on the mother in skin to skin care the mother’s chest automatically warms a cold baby.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive survey design was used to assess the knowledge and practice of mothers regarding kangaroo care with a view to develop health education module on kangaroo care. The study conducted on 80samples. Data was collected using structured questionnaire on knowledge and practice. Health education module is use as an information.
RESULTS: The knowledge related data revealed that, Majority of the respondents86.25 % (69) was belongs to inadequate level, 13.75% (11) of respondents belongs to moderate level and none of them had adequate level of knowledge regarding Kangaroo care. The Practice related data revealed that 77.25% of respondents belongs to inadequate level, 22.75% of respondents belongs to moderate level and none of them had adequate level of Practice regarding Kangaroo care. The correlation coefficient (r=0.496) between knowledge and practice was positive and statistically significant at 5% level. The null hypothesis is rejected and the research hypothesis is accepted. Hence, there is a significant correlation between knowledge and practice regarding Kangaroo care among post-natal mothers at 5% level. It evidence that higher the knowledge results in higher the practice, i.e., higher the knowledge leads to more in practice towards Kangaroo care among the post-natal mothers.
Conclusion: From the findings of present study, it was concluded that the overall knowledge and practice of mothers regarding Kangaroo care is poor. It implied that increase in knowledge will result in increase in practice among the sampled post-natal mothers. There is significant association between knowledge score of mothers and selected demographic variables
Increasing global burden of rheumatoid arthritis: an epidemiological analysis from 1990 to 2019
Authors: Zou Wei , Fang Yefei , Xu Dan , Zhu Yingjun
Published: April 2023

Introduction

To examine the burden of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the global, regional, and national levels in terms of sex, age, geographic distribution, and the socio-demographic index (SDI).

Material and methods

Using Global Burden of Disease study data, the global incidence, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) of RA from 1990 to 2019 were analyzed.

Results

From 1990 to 2019, the global RA incidence and DALYs increased by 6.47% and 1.15%, respectively. Moreover, both the global age-standardized incidence rate (EAPC, 0.30; 95% confidence interval, 0.25–0.34) and DALYs (EAPC, 0.12; 95% confidence interval, 0.08–0.17) increased. The age-standardized RA incidence was substantially higher in the high-SDI regions than in the other regions. By geographical region, the largest increases in the age-standardized RA incidence and DALYs were observed in Andean Latin America. By country, the largest increase in RA incidence was observed in Equatorial Guinea (EAPC = 1.78), followed by Bhutan (EAPC = 1.54) and Peru (EAPC = 1.53). The age-standardized RA incidence was lower in men than in women. Positive correlations were found between the EAPC of the age-standardized RA incidence and the SDI.

Conclusions

Increasing trends in the age-standardized RA incidence and DALYs worldwide were shown. Future strategies for RA prevention should focus on women and older adults, as well as individuals from Andean Latin America, southern Latin America, central Asia, western sub-Saharan Africa, and other high-risk regions.
Assessment of Haematological Parameters in Drug-Resistant TB
Authors: Abdulrazzaq Neamah Zghair
Published: April 2023

Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes tuberculosis (TB), the world's deadliest infectious illness. In addition to the lungs, bone marrow is also impacted by tuberculosis. Significant haematological abnormalities can be found in TB patients. This means that these haematological markers can be used to assess a patient's diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment outcome. The goals of this study are (a) to assess the hematological characteristics of TB patients, and (b) to examine the impact of rifampin (RIF) resistance on the prevalence of mutations in the whole rpoB gene of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Fifty people participated in the study after being chosen through a systematic random sample process. From each participant, about 4 milliliters of blood were taken from a vein and estimated for the haematological parameters like Hb, WBC, Lymphocyes, neutrophils, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and platelet count.  Fifty tuberculosis isolates had their whole rpoB genes sequenced so that we could analyze the positions of the codons and the frequency with which they occurred. When compared to healthy controls, the values of hemoglobin and other blood indices were significantly lower or abnormal (p<0.05). ESR values were alarmingly increased in the subjects along with platelets (P value < 0.05).  All of our 25 isolates exhibited four types of mutations at four RRDR positions (codons 510, 516, 522 and 526). We found codons 526 showed a high level (92%) of RIF resistance or mutations when compared to other positions. An easy and affordable way to forecast the progression of the illness and keep track of complications in underdeveloped nations is to test the haematological parameters of tuberculosis patients. RIF resistance is linked to certain mutations in the rpoB gene that may impact how RpoB and RIF interact. These results may be used to create new antibiotics and create cutting-edge diagnostic tools for TB medication resistance.
Multistage Encryption for Text Using Steganography and Cryptography
Authors: Majid Msallam Mohammed , Fayez Aldoghan
Published: April 2023

Recently, the movement of data between smart devices has piqued the world's curiosity because it transmits important and unimportant data via the Internet. Thus, important data must be encrypted during passing over a network so that information can only access by an intended receiver and processed by it. As a result, information security has become even more critical than before. Our proposal suggests a method to secure data in three stages using cryptography and steganography. The important message will divide into two parts a part will encrypt by Caesar Cipher and another by Vigenere Cipher. The ciphertext will process by Morse code and will then hide in a cover image using Least Significant Bits (LSB) technique. According to the value the of peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) obtained in this work our proposal has an extra security level and robustness. Finally, our research provides more security because of the mixture between cryptography and steganography.
Computer-Aid System for Automated Jaundice Detection
Authors: Yaseen Abdulrazzak Ahmad , Latif Mohammed Saleem , Al-Naji Ali , Chahl Javaan
Published: April 2023

At the beginning of their lives, newborns may have a widespread condition known as Jaundice or Hyperbilirubinemia. High levels of bilirubin in the blood are the primary cause of jaundice. Severe cases of jaundice may cause acute bilirubin encephalopathy due to the toxicity of bilirubin to the cells of the brain, which may lead to kernicterus. Kernicterus causes several symptoms, including a permanent upward look, loss of hearing, and repetitive and uncontrolled movements. Therefore, diagnosing this condition at the appropriate time helps to prevent chronic effects. In this study, jaundice or hyperbilirubinemia is diagnosed using a computer vision system based on a random forest algorithm. The system comprises a digital HD camera, a computer device with a Matlab application installed to analyze and detect the skin color changes of the infant, and an Arduino Uno microcontroller to control an LED ultraviolet light. A set of neonate images were collected to train the random forest algorithm, including 374 for normal and 137 for jaundiced infants. |The experimental results using the random forest algorithm for classification reached an accuracy of 98.4375%. The results of this study are promising and open doors for new monitoring applications in various medical diseases detection with a high degree of accuracy.
Reduction of Energy Consumption of Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Desalination System Via Model Based Optimisation
Authors: Mudhar A. Al-Obaidi  , Alanood A. Alsarayreh  , I. M. Mujtaba
Published: April 2023

Reverse Osmosis (RO) process is being engaged to yield fresh water from brackish water sources. However, the RO process is characterized by its high specific energy consumption (SEC) owing to high-pressure pumps. The current study focuses on reducing the SEC of the brackish water RO desalination plant using model-based optimization practice. The inlet conditions of RO process such as the feed pressure, flow rate (individual membrane module and total plant) and temperature, have a substantial influence on the performance indicators namely, water productivity, product concentration and SEC. Therefore, the optimisation of this study has been directed to determine optimal inlet conditions within feasible limits to minimise SEC. Arab Potash Company (APC) brackish water RO desalination plant has been considered as the case study. The optimal inlet conditions have resulted in a significant energy saving of 27.97% depending on the set of decision variables being considered at a fixed brackish water feed concentration.
Nanocomposites for Prosthetic Dental Technology: A Systemic Review
Authors: Atallah Wafaa , Nihad AlFuraiji  , Oday H Hussein
Published: April 2023

In order to obtain the desired outcomes, nanotechnology employs approaches to control shape, size, and texture of elements in the necessary nano scale. It was previously used primarily in the areas of substance chemical productions and physics; however this has changed through the advancement of new technologies. Over time, biological scientists became aware of its numerous benefits and investigated them in their respective fields.
To assess current knowledge about nanocomposites and their applications in prosthetic dental technology.
On this topic, an electronic systematic review was conducted in various databases (Google Scholar research, Science Direct reports, PubMed studies, and Web of Science data), as well as a hand search of the scientific literature. From 2014 to 2022, published work was collected, analysed, and relevant articles were chosen for inclusion in this review. Nanocomposites and their applications in prosthetic dental technology have been reported in several studies. More than 36 papers were chosen for this review based on their applicability.
The findings suggest that current knowledge was adequate to recommend nanocomposites and their applications in prosthetic dental technology for routine laboratory use, with improvements in each of the current nano materials and procedures for prosthetic dental technology.
Because of their physical and chemical properties, polymer nanocomposites were suitable for prosthetic restorations; however, careful processing methods, nano materials, laboratory skill, and a strict protocol for prosthetic restoration are required to improve the mechanical and physical properties.
An Investigation of Joining Polyamide (PA) to Stainless Steel AISI 316L by Hot Press Process
Authors: Osamah Sabah Barrak  , Osamah Fattah Taresh  , Mahmood Mohammed Hamzah  , Rusul Ahmed Shakir
Published: April 2023

A hot press process was used as a technique to pound a polyamide type of polymer of a thickness (2mm) to stainless steel AISI 316L of the thickness (1mm). A hybrid joint of dissimilar material was accomplished by a hot press bonding process.  During the joining process, three different parameters of process were used:  processing temperature of 175, 170 and 165°C, processing pressure of 3, 6 and 9 bar and time of 1.5, 3 and 4.5 min. The surface of stainless steel was prepared and treated by a mechanical treatment (surface grinding) to improve the wettability to increase the shear strength. A shear tensile, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) tests were used to investigate and examine the joint (bounding) specimens. The Minitab program was used to analyze the effect of the parameters of the joining process on the joint properties. The maximum and minimum values of shear force are exhibited at a processing temperature of 165°C, applied pressure of 6 bars and processing time of 1.5 minutes; the minimum shear force was found to be 675 N, while the maximum shear force was 2182 N at a processing temperature of 175°C, applied pressure of 6 bars and processing time of 3 minutes.  The tested joints failed by an interfacial shear and necking in the polymer side with a ductile fracture. The joining process occurred through a mechanical interlocking between the molten polymer and the treated surface of the steel specimen. The average thickness of the joining line for the tested specimens was 8µm.
العمل التقني وصورته التصميمية في الفضاء الداخلي: (كدراسة حالة لفندق برج العرب نموذجا)
Authors: Mohamed Jarallah Tawfik  , Jassim Mohammed Faris
Published: April 2023

شهد العالم تطوراً تقنيا ضخماً ولقد انعكست اثاره على انواع العلوم والمعرفة، مما شكل نهضة في صورته التصميمية برزت معالمها في تصميم الفضاءات الداخلية المعاصرة التي تعّد احدى اهم الوسائل لتحقيق النهضة التصميمية، مما يتطلب من المصمم الداخلي دراسة علمية وعملية لمتطلبات العمل التصميمي والتقني جميعاً، وهذا يعتمد على اختيار المصمم الداخلي للأفكار التصميمية المقترحة من خلال استدعائها من مخيلته التصميمية الى واقع ملموس التي تعتمد بالدرجة الاساس على دراسة الخصائص المطلوب تنفيذها بالنسبة للمحددات الداخلية ضمن ضرورات وظيفيه وجمالية وعليه، فقد تم صياغة مشكلة الدراسة البحثية بالتساؤل الاتي ما هي المقومات الذي يعتمدها العمل التقني؟ وما هي انعكاسه على صورته التصميمية في الفضاء الداخلي المعاصر لفندق برج العرب؟ بينما تسهم اهمية البحث في رفد المكتبات وخاصة  في حقل التصميم الداخلي بمعلومات ذات قيمة في مجال العمل التقني بما يتضمنه من الصورة التصميمية يمكن الرجوع اليها من المختصين في مجال التصميم الداخلي والافادة منها نظريا وعمليا في حين يهدف البحث الحالي الى الكشف عن المقومات الذي يعتمد العمل التقني من خلال انعكاسها على صورته التصميمية في الفضاء الداخلي المعاصر (لفندق برج العرب) كما تضمنت الدراسة البحثية محاور الاطار النظري وكذلك اجراءات البحث والمتمثلة بمنهجية البحث المعتمدة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي (دراسة حالة) واخيراً تضمنت الدراسة البحثية استخلاص اهم النتائج والاستنتاجات والتوصيات والمقترحات المستقبلية.
Improve the Positioning Accuracy for Indoor Applications Based on Hyperbolic Method with Optimum Measurement
Authors: Noor N. Abed  , Mahmood F. Mosleh  , Faeza A. Abed  , Ali A. Abdullah  , Atta Ullah
Published: April 2023

The localization for indoor environments is faced by problems related to high error rates. To address this problem, a hyperbolic method is chosen which is a suitable for such environments. Also, such methods give a significant error when depending on RSS values, which suffer from unstable reading. To overcome this phenomenon, a proposed method is presented in this research to choose a suitable value of RSS. The idea is to install 4TXs in the chosen case study building and select the best two reading of 2TXs lying on the same side of the square case study building among four values of RSS measured from the 4TXs. The results show that, a significant reduction of error is achieved using the proposed method as the range of achieved error is between (0.1091, 0.0061) to (1.7162, 1.6593). While, the such range are from (0.0114, 0.0472) to (1.2685, 2.3207) by using 2TXs. Finally, a validation of achieved error is applied for the results of proposed method applied by real measurements. The results of such validation show that a close measurement to the simulation result is achieved.
Design a Dual Polarizations MIMO Antenna Based on Decoupling Elements for 5G Smart-Phones
Authors: Saad Haider , Mahmood F. Mosleh  , Raed Abd-Alhameed
Published: April 2023

This paper suggests a compact linear and circular polarization MIMO antenna for sub-6 GHz 5G smartphones. The proposed design can be divided into three parts: Firstly, a linear polarized dipole antenna is presented with dimensions of 1×33.7×32.5mm3 and exhibits an impedance bandwidth (IBW) of 3.24GHz ranging from 3.3GHz to 6.6GHz at S11˂-10dB. The second part includes a circular polarization CPW-Fed antenna with dimensions of 1×23.2×30mm3. The IBW of the CPW antenna is more than 4GHz, starting from 3.9GHz to more than 8GHz at an S11˂-10dB. The 3-dB axial ratio for the CP CPW antenna ranges from 4GHz to 7.38GHz. Finally, a combination of LP and CP antennas is presented to form a dual polarization MIMO system. A MIMO system consists of 5 elements; 4 elements are LP and 1 element is a CP antenna. The size of the MIMO system is 1×82.5×150mm3 printed on an FR-4 substrate. Two impedance bandwidths are found due to the use of two antenna types. The first one (S11, S22, S44, S55) equals 3.44GHz while the second (S33) equals 4.33GHz. HFSS is used for designing and simulating the proposed structures, while CST is used for verifying the results.
Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter Religius Di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Walisongo 3 Banyuanyar
Authors: Sholeh Naji , Hakim Tri Fahad Lukman , Mubarok Ahmad
Published: April 2023

Pendidikan karakter religius adalah memberikan penanaman dalam berperilaku yang lebih religius dengan memberikan contoh-contoh dengan berbagai macam cara demi mewudjudkan tujuan pendidikan Islam yang rahmatan lil’alamin, sehingga para murid dapat menjalakan kereligiusannya dilingkungan mereka berada. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah 1) Menganalisiskperencanaan, 2) Implementasi, dan 3) Faktor pendukung dan penghambat pendidikan karakter religius di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Walisongo 3 Banyuanyar. Adapun penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus dan jenis penelitian kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu, 1) Perencanaan pendidikan karakter religius di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Walisongo 3 Banyuanyar dilakukan melalui beberapa hal, yaitu, a) Menetapkan standar karakter siswa, b) Mengembangkan karakter religius sekolah, dan c) Menyediakan fasilitas pendukung yang memadai, 2) Pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter religius  di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Walisongo 3 Banyuanyar dilakukan dengan, a) Pendekatan pembiasaan dan keteladanan melalui kegiatan harian, b) Kegiatan mingguan, c) Kegiatan bulanan dan d) Kegiatan tahunan, dan 3) Faktor pendukung implementasi pendidikan karakter religius diantaranya: a) Masjid, b) Perpustakaan, c) Pengeras suara, d) Budaya bersalaman, e) Tersedianya al-Qur’an,  dan f) Alat peraga lain, serta g) Adanya evaluasi ditempat. Sementara faktor penghambat disini meliputi: a) Masjid milik masyarakat, b) Aktifitas siswa di luar sekolah bukan tanggung jawab guru, dan c) Adanya pengaruh teman diluar.
Effect of Andrographis paniculata Nees extract on the malondialdehyde (MDA) levels of male Wistar rats hypercholesterolemia-induced model
Authors: R. Tallo Manafe Derri , G. Rambu Kareri Dyah , I. Sasputra Nyoman
Published: April 2023

Introduction and Aim: Globally, cardiovascular diseases are now the leading cause of death. A plant that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects is Andrographis paniculata Nees.  The aim of the study was to determine whether A. paniculata Nees extract could increase Malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations in the serum of rats with hypercholesterolemia.
 
Materials and Methods: The study used only a post-test control group with Thirty-six Wistar rats. The control group (K1) was not given both A. paniculata Nees and a high cholesterol diet, group 2 (K2) was given atorvastatin 5 mg/kg BW (positive control) and groups 4,5 and 6 were given A. paniculata Nees, respectively, 400, 800 mg/kg BW, following a high cholesterol diet. The concentration of MDA was checked on the 36th day using the TBARS method.
 
Results: Between treatment groups 1, 2, and 3, all three had a significant drop in total cholesterol levels after being administered the A. paniculata Nees extract for two weeks, however, the differences were not statistically significant (p=0.868).
 
Conclusion: The results of the present study showed no effect of A. paniculata Nees extract on the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) in male Wistar rats with a hypercholesterolemia model.
Management of Garre’s osteomyelitis of the mandible with utility of cone beam computed tomography: A case report
Authors: M. Preethy , M. Deivanayagi , Rubitha  , Fathima Afreen
Published: April 2023

Garre’s osteomyelitis or proliferative periostitis is a chronic osteomyelitis condition in young individuals. It is many times correctly diagnosed in a later stage due to less chances of clinical encounter by dental professionals. This is a report of a case of proliferative periostitis in a 9 year old boy who came with a chief complaint of painful swelling in the right lower third of the face for the past 1 month. On extraoral examination, there was a localized swelling over the right side of the mandible in the posterior aspect without any secondary changes. On palpation, it was felt hard in consistency and non-tender. There was a mild expansion of the lingual and buccal cortex in the region of 46. CBCT imaging was done which showed laminated appearance of new periosteal bone formation in the inferior border of the mandible and along the buccal cortex. Endodontic management of 46 and antibiotic therapy was given to the patient.
Que significa «brincar» em psicanálise?
Authors: Civitarese Giuseppe
Published: April 2023

«Brincar» em psicanálise tem que ver com a) escutar o discurso inconsciente como se virtualmente qualquer coisa possa refletir o sonho do par ou do campo analítico, b) interpretar o processo analítico não como uma correção às distorções da transferência, mas como uma promoção de transformações, c) adotar um estilo simples, direto e espontâneo de conversação com o paciente. No novo paradigma da psicanálise, que se pode definir como ontológico e já não epistémico, isto é, não tanto dirigido a revelar conteúdos recalcados, mas, sim, a promover novas funções psíquicas, a psicanálise da criança, onde o brincar tem uma posição relevante, oferece-se como modelo para a psicanálise dos adultos. Os conceitos de atividade, intensidade, curiosidade, prazer, exploração, espontaneidade, abertura, etc., tornam-se elementos que idealmente deveriam estar presentes em qualquer análise. No brincar, tudo é ficção, e brinca-se a dois. Brincar serve para fazer crescer a mente passando por momentos de sintonização emotiva (at-one-ment). Daqui a necessidade do analista de dispor de conceitos atualizados que lhe permitam intuir o que acontece no plano inconsciente no brincar At-one-ment Reconhecimento e partilhado da relação.
Quantum-holistic categories of social communications
Authors:   Vasil Stefanik Carpathian National University, Kholod Oleksandr
Published: April 2023

Today, among specialists in social communications there is a lack of knowledge about the quantum-holistic categories of social communications, both the process of social and the process of social activity. The aim of our study was to identify and describe quantum-holistic categories of social communication processes. Through our study, we have chosen a transformed methodology of holism, which argues that the integrity of the world is a consequence of creative evolution. Such evolution is guided by the intangible and unknowable «integrity factor» (in Jan Smuts's terminology). The transformation of the ideas of holism is based on the basic principles of quantum mechanics, which we have adapted to the social sciences. We also used in the study methods of analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction, and the method of classification. The research methodology determined the differentiation of quantum-holistic categories of social communications into social and public; identification of three mandatory elements of the philosophy of knowledge of any subject of discussion, namely: identification, content, and functionality; analysis of known and little-known concepts of classification of philosophical categories in order to identify features that are consistent with our methodological conceptual concept of quantum-holistic categories of social communication processes; on the basis of the carried out analysis of isolation and nomination of ontological (metaphysical) and epistemological (epistemological) descriptive categories of processes o f social communications. In conclusion, the author argues that the identification of quantum-holistic categories of social communication processes should be carried out both from a social and social point of view. The author proposes to consider as descriptive quantum-holistic categories of social communication processes «quantum (portion of energy)», «Whole», «Information», «living / inanimate», «action / peace», «society / non-society». Keywords: social communications, philosophy of communication, categories, quantum, holism.
The characteristics and distribution of emergency medical services in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Wathinani Ahmed M. , Alghadeer Sultan M. , AlRuthia Yazed Sulaiman , Mobrad Abdulmajeed , Alhallaf Mohammed A. , Alghamdi Abdullah A. , Althunayyan Saqer M. , Albaqami Nawaf A.
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND:

Emergency medical services (EMS) play an essential role in treating and transporting patients to hospitals or between hospitals. EMS providers must be distributed wisely across all regions of the country to meet healthcare needs during normal times and disasters. No previous study has investigated the characteristics and distribution of the EMS workforce in Saudi Arabia.

OBJECTIVES:

Examine the characteristics and distribution of the EMS workforce in Saudi Arabia to identify gaps and areas in need of improvement. Also, explore the sociodemographic and educational characteristics of licensed EMS providers in Saudi Arabia.

DESIGN:

Cross-sectional

SETTINGS:

EMS in Saudi Arabia

METHODS:

We included all licensed EMS providers in Saudi Arabia as of 23 December 2020 who were registered in the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) database. Sociodemographics, where they earned certification, and their job affiliations were collected and categorized.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:

EMS workforce distribution, gender, and EMS provider-to-population ratio.

SAMPLE SIZE:

18 336 EMS providers; 8812 (48.1%) with documented job affiliations.

RESULTS:

The EMS provider-to-population ratio is very low. In Saudi Arabia, in general, the ratio is 1:3871 (based on n=8812 providers), which is low compared to the 1:1400 ratio for Australian EMS provider-to-population, for example. That makes it a challenge for EMS providers to meet the population’s needs, especially in times of disaster. The low ratio may have contributed to the delayed response time in Saudi Arabia (13 minutes for critical cases) which does not meet the international standard response time (8 minutes maximum). Also, only 3.5% of the total EMS providers registered were females, and the clear majority of all EMS providers were technicians.

CONCLUSIONS:

The growth in the EMS workforce, including the recruitment of more females into the workforce and more EMS specialists compared to EMS technicians and health assistants, is critical to reaching a satisfactory EMS provider-to-population ratio.

LIMITATIONS:

Most noteworthy of the limitations of this research are the insufficient statistics describing EMS distribution in Saudi Arabia, the lack of previous studies on the research topic in Saudi Arabia, and job affiliation not accurately recorded in the SCFHS database.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

None.
Surgical outcomes and prognostic factors associated with emergency left colonic surgery
Authors: Bawa Dauda , Khalifa Yasser Mohammad , Khan Saleem , Norah Waddah , Noman Nibras
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND:

Mortality from emergency left-sided colorectal surgery can be substantial due to acuteness of the presentation and the urgent need to operate in the setting of a limited preparation in a morbid patient.

OBJECTIVES:

Determine the 30-day postoperative outcomes and identify risk factors for complications and mortality following emergency colorectal operations.

DESIGN:

Retrospective

SETTINGS:

Three tertiary hospitals in three countries.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:

Factors that were studied included age, sex, ASA score, type and extent of the operation, and presence/absence of malignancy. Unadjusted 30-day patient outcomes examined were complications and mortality. Differences in proportions were assessed using the Pearson chi-square test while logistic regression analyses were carried out to evaluate the correlation between risk factors and outcomes.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:

30-day postoperative morbidity and mortality

SAMPLE SIZE:

104 patients.

RESULTS:

Among 104 patients, 70 (67.3%) were men, and 34 (32.7%) were women. The mean (SD) age was 57.2 (17.1) years. The most common indication for emergency colonic surgery was malignant obstruction in 33 (31.7%) patients. The postoperative complication rate was 24% (25/104), and the mortality rate was 12.5% (13/104) within 30 days of the operation. The ASA status (
P
=.02), presence of malignancy (
P
=.02), and the presence of complications (
P
=.004) were significantly related to mortality in the multivariable logistic regression analysis.

CONCLUSIONS:

The 30-day mortality of emergency colorectal operations is greatly influenced by the presence of malignancy in the colon and physiological status at the time of the procedure.

LIMITATIONS:

The retrospective design and small sample size.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

None.
Unspecified Meningoencephalitis with Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy: A Case Report
Authors: Djatioetomo Yudha Adi Pradana
Published: April 2023

Meningoencephalitis is inflammation of the central nervous system (CNS) including the brain parenchyma, lining of the brain and brainstem.Inflammation in meningoencephalitis can be caused by infectious or non-infectious processes (autoimmune diseases, neoplastic processes, drug reactions).In cases of suspected encephalitis in children, empirical therapy that can be given within the first 6 hours after admission to the hospital without a diagnosis of a cause other than a virus is acyclovir at a dose of 500 mg/m2 or 10 mg/kg every 8 hours at the age of 3 months to 18 years to 14 days. Acyclovir is given because the most common cause is HSV. Steroids may be given if the cause is suspected or streptococcus pneumonia or Haemophilus influenzae. In this case a 6 year old boy came to the emergency room unconscious, the patient was diagnosed with meningoencephalitis. The patient was given antimicrobial drugs in the form of ceftriaxone due to the limitations of antiviral drugs at the hospital. It turned out that there was an improvement in clinical symptoms in children on the 3rd day of treatment which was marked by an improvement in general conditions and a decrease in temperature.
Predictors of Intracranial Lesions in Le Fort II and III Maxillofacial Trauma Fractures in Prof. Dr. Igng Ngoerah Hospital
Authors: Paramesta Pande Komang Gerry , Wiargitha I Ketut , Niryana I Wayan , Mahadewa Tjok Gde Bagus , Periadijaya I Wayan , Widiana I Ketut
Published: April 2023

Identifying intracranial lesions in patients with maxillofacial injuries is crucial to improving survival. The purpose of this study was to compile a predictive index of the occurrence of intracranial lesions based on age, location of trauma, and cause of injury in maxillofacial trauma patients. An analytical observational study with a retrospective cohort design. Bivariable analysis and Multivariate analysis using SPSS IBM 26. The value of p<0.005 is significant. There were 81 subjects with maxillofacial trauma with intracranial lesions. Most of the samples were 25 years old (71.6%). Meanwhile, based on the location of the fracture, most of the subjects suffered from Le Fort I, Le Fort II, or a combination of both (70.4%). Only 12.3% of subjects had Le Fort III fractures (with or without Le Fort I or II fractures), and only 17. 3% had concurrent Le Fort II and III fractures. As for 80.2% of the subjects suffered injuries caused by traffic accidents. Intracranial lesions were found in 59.3% of subjects with predominant EDH (21%). Age 25 years increased the risk of intracranial lesions with adjusted OR 19.77 (95% CI 3.77–103.67). Le Fort II & III fractures adjusted OR of 52.68 (95%CI 2.50–112.188). Traffic accident an adjusted OR of 16.75 (95%CI 2.83–99.29). There was a significant and independent relationship between age 25 years, location of Le Fort II & III fractures, and traffic accidents as a cause of injury with intracranial lesions in patients with maxillofacial fractures.
Factors Influencing Decisions by Multi-National Companies in Establishing Research and Development Facilities in Ireland
Authors: Al-Hasan Said , Thomas Brychan , Tierney A-M
Published: April 2023

Multi-National Companies (MNCs) seek to optimise their return on overseas investment by applying stringent techniques for assessing the suitability of new markets. The growth over the last decade in global foreign direct investment (FDI), points to an increasing need by MNCs to find appropriate overseas locations to serve fragmented local markets and to be closer to key customers. The scope of this research is to conduct an exploratory investigation into the factors that specifically influenced decisions by MNCs to invest in Research and Development (R&D) facilities in Ireland. In order to focus the research, a decision was made to explore this question as it relates to the technology sector. The investigative methodologies employed saw the application of both primary and secondary research. An initial review of the relevant literature focused on FDI in the global and Irish contexts. Primary research, in the form of in-depth interviews, was undertaken with existing MNCs in Ireland and a number of key stakeholders from policy makers to academia, whilst a focus group was conducted within IDA Ireland. The results of the research indicate that whilst Ireland has been extremely successful in attracting manufacturing and service-related activity, it has not done as well in securing large scale R&D investment. Equally, the factors that conspired to attract existing R&D investment in Ireland do not follow the more traditional and expected investment requirements matrix as applied by MNCs in seeking new investment locations.
The Practice of Female Genital Mutilation in Africa And the Challenges Facing Its Eradication: Nigeria As A Case Study
Authors: Nwakama Chinjindu , Abdulwahab Lawal , Oreoluwa Alabi , Osasumwen Ighodaro
Published: April 2023

Female genital mutilation (FGM) has continued to thrive across several countries of the world, remaining a rampant practice despite humanitarian and public health efforts to abolish it. FGM is currently estimated to affect over 200 million females globally, with Nigeria having the highest absolute numbers of cases of FGM in Africa. This review highlights the prevalence of FGM in Nigeria and across Africa, using the latest data available through PubMed and other electronic database with the aid of Google search engine. It aims to discuss the impacts of the humanitarian efforts and national policies toward the abolition of FGM in Nigeria over the years as well as the challenges facing the abandonment of this practice. Studies have shown a decline in the prevalence of FGM over the years, however it still continues to thrive and pose significant public health challenge in Nigeria and across Africa, violating fundamental human rights of women and the girl-child. Socio-cultural belief has been found to contribute significantly to the continuity of this harmful practice. Ensuring the implementation of essential government policies, inter-sectorial collaborations and the continuous sensitization of the general public are vital to the elimination of FGM in Nigeria and across Africa.
Metamorphosis
Authors: Lauster Jörg
Published: April 2023

Approaching the numinous is something that has forged a deep bond between art and religion in European cultural history. In the wake of Kant and Schleiermacher, the German theologian Ulrich Barth elaborates four constitutive elements that distinguish both aesthetic and religious experience: Fullfillment of meaning, interruption, passivity, and transcendence. From Raphael to Caspar David Friedrich to Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne, impressive examples can be found of how these dimensions oscillate between religion and art. Nevertheless, there is a limit: art can, but does not have to, approach the numinous. Art can act as an eye-opener, as a school of perception, as an initiation into what Robert Bellah calls "beyonding"; art can lift the veil that lies over our everyday perception. Religion lives from the numinous. The task of religion is to use symbolic, ritual, and conceptual means to present the mystery of the world and the prospect of salvation in a way that is so tangible and concrete that people can receive support and comfort for their lives from it.
Gabriel Bar-Sawme, Entering the Holy Place in Syriac Orthodox Liturgy: A Ritual and Theological Analysis
Authors: Westergren Andreas
Published: April 2023

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Anders Jarlert (red.), Lunds domkapitels och domkyrkoråds historia
Authors: Aggedal Jan-Olof
Published: April 2023

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Influence of Governance Components on Economic Growth in Tanzania
Authors: Ndilito Netho N. , Massito John
Published: April 2023

The link between institutions and economic performance is well established, but there is no single infrastructure blueprint that works for all countries. As a result, identifying the most critical infrastructures required to stimulate economic growth is difficult. The purpose of this research is to identify the governance institutions or components that improve Tanzania's economic performance. Data from 1996 to 2021 were gathered from a variety of sources, including the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Tanzania, and the World Bank. For data analysis, multiple regression models were used, and an error correction model based on modern economic growth theory was used. The variables were stationary in their first difference, according to the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) tests. The findings show that the rule of law and corruption control increases economic growth by 24.7% and 47.21% significantly unlike the political instabilities which had no significant impact on economic growth. Furthermore, the study finds that voice and accountability, as well as government effectiveness and regulatory quality, have a negative impact on Tanzanian economic growth by 26%, 14.7%, and 21.5% respectively. To sustain economic growth, policymakers should focus on strengthening rule of law institutions, ensuring an effective, efficient, and independent judiciary system, adequately controlling corruption and restructuring the political system to have a significant impact on economic growth.