bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SOCIOCULTURAL PERCEPTIONS OF INFERTILITY
Authors: Iwelumor Oluwakemi Shade , Suraya Shariffah Syed Jamaludin , Babatunde Seun Kunle , Hayat Muhammad Farhat
Published: June 2019

Infertility is perceived differently across socio-cultural contexts and studies have shown these perceptions affect the overall management of infertility. This study specifically explored the sociocultural definition and perceived cause of infertility among married infertile persons experiencing primary infertility in Kwara South, Nigeria. The study adopted a qualitative exploratory design. Snowball sampling technique was used to recruit infertile persons for this study. Data was collected through in-depth interviews of 13 infertile married women and 7 infertile men. The data was analyzed using conventional content analysis with the aid of Atlas.ti 7. Findings showed that infertility is defined as barrenness and childlessness. It is perceived as an undesirable private marital problem and not a disease. Infertility is believed to be men and women problem. However, it is assumed to be primarily caused by women. Sociocultural factors rather than biomedical factors were exalted as primary causes of infertility. These include lifestyle choices or habits like worldliness (waywardness/promiscuity, alcoholism, substance abuse and diet); sociocultural beliefs centered on dirtiness, abortion, curses, spiritual oppression, witchcraft/sorcery, wrong mate selection, trial and punishment from God. Rape, menstrual disorder and low sperm count were also reported. Understanding these perceptions will enhance the development of culture-specific programs targeted at managing infertility in Nigeria.
Evaluation Of Regional Financial Management Training Programs
Authors: Albaar Muhammad Ridha , Paristiowati Maria , Syahrial Zulfiati
Published: June 2019

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the Regional Financial Management training program at the Human Resources Development Agency of North Maluku Province. This study is a program evaluation study that usesmodel four level  Kirkpatrick'swhich includes the level of reaction, learning, behavior and results. In this study discussed the level of reaction at  four levels. The reaction level is discussed about the training participants' reactions to the curriculum, education staff and training facilities. The curriculum components are discussed about training schedules, training materials, learning methods and media. In the education and training component, the reaction of the resource person and the training committee was discussed. The components of the education and training facilities are discussed about classrooms, dormitories, supporting facilities for training and consumption of education and training. This study produces recommendations for reaction levels that can be used as references to improve the quality of the Regional Financial Management Training Program at the Human Resources Development Agency of North Maluku Province.
Stock Market Performance, Exchange Rate Volatility and Foreign Direct Investment to Sri Lanka
Authors: Rajapakse Champa Rupani
Published: June 2019

This study investigated the impact of exchange rate volatility and stock market performance on the inflow of foreign direct investment to Sri Lanka using quarterly data from 2004 to 2018. The ordinary least square technique and error correction mechanism was used in estimations. Empirical results suggested that FDI is significantly correlated with the exchange rate volatility. Therefore, monetary and fiscal policy measures are required to reduce budget deficit, trade gap and debt ratios in order to maintain a stable exchange rate. Further, findings indicated long run  uni-directional causality from Stock Market to FDI while there is no short term relationship between the two variables. If the stock market is developed and foreigner participation can be increased then that will motivate FDI inflows to the country. This implies that policy makers must aim at developing the stock market for a resulting increment in FDI flows to the country.
DETERMINANTS OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES:CAPABILITIES-BASED PERSPECTIVE
Authors: SALISU YAKUBU
Published: June 2019

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items measuring; innovation capability, learning capability, managemnt

capability, marketing capability, relational capa

bility and technological capability as

determinants of SMEs competitive advantage in developing economies.
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL FACTORS ON INDIVIDUAL TAX COMPLIANCE
Authors: Subramaniam Muthaloo
Published: June 2019

Tax revenue is one of important governmentâ€™s sources of revenue and the taxation system vary across countries. Malaysia went through the paradigm shift by employing the self-assessment system (SAS) on 2001 where responsibility of calculating taxes had shifted successfully from the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) to taxpayers. Since then, the voluntary tax compliance through SAS in Malaysia has been paying a greater role in meeting the statutory tax obligations and collection, effectively and efficiently. The study is aimed to examine the ethical, moral, religious and cultural background considerations on individual voluntary tax compliance in Malaysia by engaging quantitative research approach by utilising 200 valid questionnaire from respondents who are the individual taxpayer in Malaysia. Multiple regression analysis conducted to identify the effect of ethicality, morality, religiosity and cultural background on the individual voluntary tax compliance in Malaysia. Findings shows that all the variables have significant positive relationship, however the multiple regression analysis proven that ethicality and religiosity have strong significant effect on the individual tax compliance behaviour and on the other hand, morality and cultural background doesnâ€™t have significant effect on individual tax compliance behaviour.
Wan Yusoff bin Wan Mahmood, A Conceptual Framework For The Deveopment of Quality Culture in The Construction Industry
Authors: Nugraha Satya , Latief Yusuf
Published: June 2019

The construction industry is being viewed as one with poor quality emphasiscompared to other sectors like the manufacturing and service sectors. Many criticismshave been directed to the construction industry for generally shoddy workmanship.This is mainly the result of the industryâ€™s failure to achieve the expected performancelevel in delivering its finished product and its customer service. Total qualitymanagement (TQM) is increasingly being adopted by construction companies as aninitiative to solve quality problems in the construction industry and to meet the needsof the customer. However, construction firms have been continually struggling withits implementation. Cultural change is being recognised as an important aspect of totalquality development. However, the issue surrounding quality culture and theirdevelopment has not been comprehensively studied. Based on literature review, thispaper discusses the issue of quality culture and a conceptual framework for thedevelopment of quality culture in construction industry
ANALYSIS OF E-SERVICE CHATBOT AND SATISFACTION OF BANKING CUSTOMERS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Wiliam Andi , Sasmoko Sasmoko , Prabowo Harjanto , Hamsal Mohammad , Princes Elfindah , Indrianti Yasinta
Published: June 2019

This research was conducted to qualitatively analyze the actual opportunities of banking e-service chatbot to satisfy Indonesian banking customers and also to explore qualitatively what factors were expected to affect customer satisfaction in its implementation through the experience review of other companies as users of e-service chatbots. In this study, the authors used literature studies on the experiences of various companies when using e-service chatbots to satisfy their customers, which then contextualized into the banking industries in Indonesia. The results of the study found that the e-service chatbots had the opportunity to increase the satisfaction of banking customers in Indonesia. This opportunity occured when the customer had fully experienced digital literacy and they experienced the readiness to change a stage of banking services. The results of the study also found that the opportunities for the Indonesian banking industry that have been fully implemented since the beginning of their governance were arranged electronically, so that their customers experienced good readiness which ultimately resulted in good customer satisfaction. The implication of this research is the importance of banking governance to seriously carry out digital transformation as an excellent service through chatbots.

 

Keywords: Chatbot, E-Service, E-Satisfactions, E-Retention
The Exsistence of Economic Openness and the Strength of Real Exchange Rate
Authors: Kurniadi Anggi Putri , Randa Fradya , Aimon Hasdi , Sentosa Sri Ulfa
Published: June 2019

This study investigates the determinants and causality between economic openness and real exchange rates in Indonesia and the Philippines. This study uses time series from 1970 up to 2017 and the cross section is 2 countries (Indonesia and Philippines) using a simultaneous equation model panel. Indonesia has a low level of economic openness and high fluctuations in the real exchange rate, while the Philippines has a high level of economic openness and low real exchange rate fluctuations.The important findings in this study are; First, economic openness in Indonesia is positively influenced by terms of trade and inflation, while in the Philippines it is positively affected by terms of trade and real exchange rates; Second, the strength of real exchange rates in Indonesia is positively influenced by money supply, net foreign assets, and economic openness, besides that it is negatively affected by inflation, while in the Philippines it is positively affected by the money supply; Third, economic opennes that affect the real exchange rate in Indonesia and the real exchange rate that affects the economic openness in the Philippines. Based on this, the Philippines is used as a reference to improve the conditions of economic openness and fluctuations in the real exchange rate in Indonesia so that Indonesia can improve the conditions of economic openness and control the fluctuations in the real exchange rate.
THE THE APPLICATION OF GENERIC GREEN SKILLS IN TESSELLATION OF REGULAR POLYGONS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Authors: Cledumas ABDULLAH Musa , KAMIN YUSRI BIN , HARUNA RABIU , HALIRU SHUAIBU
Published: June 2019

Abstract

This paper proposes an improved modelling approach for tessellating regular polygons in such a way that it is environmentally sustainable. In this paper, tessellation of polygons that have been innovated through the formed motifs, is an innovation from the traditional tessellations of objects and animals. The main contribution of this work is the simplification and innovating new patterns from the existing regular polygons, in which only three polygons (triangle, square and hexagon) that can free be tessellated are used, compared to using irregular polygons or other objects.  This is achieved by reducing the size of each polygon to smallest value and tessellating each of the reduced figure to the right or to left to obtain a two different designs of one unit called motif. These motifs are then combined together to form a pattern. In this innovation it is found that the proposed model is superior than tessellating ordinary regular polygon, because more designs are obtained, more colours may be obtained or introduced to give meaningful tiles or patterns. In particular Tessellations can be found in many areas of life. Art, architecture, hobbies, clothing design, including traditional wears and many other areas hold examples of tessellations found in our everyday surroundings.
The Competency Effects Towards The Job Performance Of Islamic Banking Employees In Malaysia : Religiosity as a Moderator
Authors: Hamzah Mohd Fodli , Hussain Muhammad Nasri Bin Md. , Rahim Ahmad Khilmy Abdul
Published: June 2019

The rapid growth and development of Islamic Bank should be aligned with the effective and efficient human capital development process. However, in the age of rising, there are still problems that create a public hesitation towards the Islamic banking system. No doubt, performance is related to the competency and job motivation and is quite popular whenever a discussion on the improvement of job performance. The term competency has been widely used in various industries. It relates to the knowledge, expertise and ability and values of the top performer in an organization. Past researches have been carried out on the Islamic banking especially in the areas of customer satisfaction, the selection factors of banking facilities among the consumers, analysis on the development and growth and liquidity requirement. However, there is still a lack of research on Islamic banking employees especially in relation to the elements of competency towards job performance among the employees and religiosity as the moderator. Hence, this study is conducted to fill the gap that exists in this existing knowledge. As such, the hypotheses were derived from the literature as follows:

Hypothesis 1: There is significant relationship between technical competency and job performance of Islamic banking employees in Malaysia

Hypothesis 2: There is significant relationship between behavioral competency and job performance of Islamic banking employees in Malaysia

Hypothesis 3: Religiosity has the moderator effect to influence the relationship between technical competency and job performance of Islamic banking in Malaysia

Hypothesis 4: Religiosity has the moderator effect to influence the relationship between behavioral competency and job performance of Islamic banking in Malaysia.
Global inequality and policy selectivity in the periphery
Authors: Muliavka Viktoriia
Published: June 2019

Despite the diversity of socio-political and economic contexts, educational transformations in post-socialist states have some common
trends: orientation towards the ‘West’ and denial of the socialist past;
marketisation of higher education through the introduction and extension of paid services, as well as promotion of competition for public
funding; economisation of higher education via adjustment to the
amount of economic resources and labour market demand. In this article, I analyse how those trends have been reflected in political
practices and public discourses in the case of Ukrainian higher education reforms since the ‘Euromaidan’ events in 2013–2014. The research shows that, in the Ukrainian case, concepts of orientation towards the ‘West’, marketisation and economisation of higher education are the key elements of local opinion makers’ political rhetoric that play
a crucial role in the process of legitimisation of neoliberal reforms in
higher education.
Geochemistry and catagenetic transformation of kerogen from the bazhenov horizon
Authors: Kontorovich A. E. , Bogorodskaya L. I. , Borisova L. S. , Burshtein L. M. , Ismagilov Z. R. , Efimova O. S. , Kostyreva E. A. , Lemina N. M. , Ryzhkova S. V. , Sozinov S. A. , Fomin A. N. , Livshits V. R.
Published: June 2019

A representative suite of 276 samples was used to study the isotopic and element geochemistry of kerogens from the Bazhenov horizon (Bazhenov Formation and its time equivalents) of the West Siberian sedimentary basin and to construct maps reflecting changes in the elemental composition of kerogen. The elemental composition of kerogen was used to determine the types of organic matter (H and C contents), the initial components of the living matter, the sources of kerogen (H and N contents), diagenetic history of organic matter (S content), the level of catagenetic transformation (C and O contents).

Kerogen from the central, western and southern regions of the West Siberian basin toward the boundary of the Bazhenov horizon pinch-out shows strong enrichment in hydrogen (up to 8–9%) and 12С (δ13С‰ from -35 to -29), suggesting its derivation from the polymer lipids of aquatic origin. Kerogen from the Bazhenov horizon (catagenetic grade MC1) in the northeast of the basin contains much lower hydrogen concentrations (2–4%). A map of organic matter types in the Bazhenov horizon was constructed.
Natural kaersutite: ftir, raman, thermal and thermochemical investigations
Authors: Ogorodova L. P. , Gritsenko Yu. D. , Vigasina M. F. , Melchakova L. V.
Published: June 2019

A thermochemical study of the natural oxo-amphibole ─ kaersutite Na0.4K0.3(Ca1.6Na0.4)(Mg2.9Fe0.82+Al0.7Ti0.6Fe0.53+)[Si6.1Al1.9O22](OH)0.2O1.8.(alkaline basalts of Mongolia) was performed on a Tian-Calvet microcalorimeter. The enthalpy of formation from the elements ∆fH el0(298.15 K) = – 12102 ± 16 kJ/mol) was obtained by the method of high-temperature melt solution calorimetry. The entropy, enthalpy and Gibbs energy of the formation of the end-members of the isomorphic series kaersutite NaCa2Mg3TiAl[Si6Al2O22]O2 – ferri-kaersutite NaCa2Mg3TiFe3+[Si6Al2O22]O2 were estimated.
Chemostratigraphy of the Snorry drift in the Northern Atlantic
Authors: Demina L. L. , Novichkova Ye. A. , Kozina N. V.
Published: June 2019

On the basis of multi-element chemical analysis and oxygen isotopic data, for the first time the distribution of some geochemical indicators was investigated in the sediment core taken at the Western slope of the Snorry contourite drift (St. AI-3378, North Atlantic) in the 49th cruise of RV "Akademik Ioffe" in 2015. Down the core an asynchronous change in the terrigenous (IRD, Al, Si, Ti, Zr, Cr) and biogenic indicators (CaCO3, Corg) was recorded. Based on multi-element geochemical data, the rhythmic distribution along the core of terrigenous and biogenic sedimentary material has been revealed. Sedimentary matter entered the study area as a result of ice and iceberg unloading, as well as brought by near-bottom currents. The intensity and direction of the near-bottom contour currents seemed to change dramatically with the change of warming and cooling periods during the six marine isotope stages MIS 1–6 (the last 190 ka).
Online Social Movement: Adopsi Teknologi Informasi dalam Melakukan Gerakan Sosial di Indonesia
Authors: Ismail Ahmad , Munsi Hardiyanti , Hans Amril
Published: June 2019

This article aims to explain whether the social movements carried out on the internet are limitedto click activism or merely mere symbolic resistance, or even beyond that? The case of the social movement raised in this study is the Akademi Berbagi Movement based on the internet, especially social media. the movement that combines online and offline gives its own nuances in doing social movements. This study used a qualitative approach with the method of connected ethnography carried out for 5 months. From the results of the research, the Akademi Berbagi Movement is one of the forms of the birth of civil society. The movement that combines online and offline has provided the context, validation and attachment of more participation by volunteers in carrying out social movements, thus giving birth to what is called 'online social movements'. This also complements the concept that Nugroho (2011) refers to as "click activism", with the case of the movement raised in this study, social movements carried out on the internet exceed what is called click activism, and volunterism is done more than just being involved in movement online, but volunterism is also done in an offline context so that this movement is not just "click" but also provides real space for movement.
Eksklusi Spasial di Era Demokratisasi: Politik Ruang dan Zonasi Kawasan di Selayar
Authors: Riadi Slamet
Published: June 2019

This research aims to know how the politics of space and developments area in Bontosunggu, has correlation with rural democratization’s discourse, especially in rural development planning. Some years ago, Bontosunggu had so many developments area program, such as building transportation infrastructure (Bandara) and rural economy development in west coastal area from this village. Some of this program namely KEK (Kawasan Ekonomi Khusus), PISEW (Pengembangan Infrastruktur Sosial-Ekonomi Wilayah). This study was conducted in Bontosunggu, Selayar in November 2018 until January 2019. Data was collected using in-depth interview, observation, and photograph interview. The participants in this research, consist of rural government, society in Kampung Bau, and policy government of Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar (BAPPEDA and Dinas Pemerintahan Desa). The research finding indicates: Firstly, process of planning developments (KEK and PISEW) area in Bontosunggu has an impact on rural development orientations. Secondly, the politics of space in Bontosunggu has made a process of spatial exclusion to Kampung Bau. Thirdly, process of spatial exclusion to Kampung Bau, has correlated to the legitimation and regulation’s mechanism, then also with the development area and rural democratization’s process.
PANRITA LOPI: Cultural Value and Religiosity Behind Professionalism of Making Pinisi Boats in Bulukumba
Authors: Demmalino Eymal B , Ibrahim Tamzil , Lumoindong Yopie
Published: June 2019

The main of this article to be expressed are Cultural Values and the Religiosity Behind the Skills (Kepanritaan) of Pinisi Boat Making in a very well-known community of boat makers in Ara, Bira and Tanalemo Villages, Bontobahari District, Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi. This research uses the verstehen method (Weber in Ritzer and Goodman, 2004 and Kaelan, 2005) on Pinisi Boat Making Activities and Changes from the beginning to the era of shipping modernization. The data was collected by combining comprehensive data collection techniques (observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and triangulation: Sugiyono, 2007) and analyzed using interpretive post positivistic qualitative descriptive analysis method (with systemic complementary analysis procedures: Data Collection), Grouping, Categorization, and Discarding Insignificant Data (Data Reduction), Mapping Data on Causality between Data Categorization, and Conclusion: Miles and Huberman, 1995). The results of the research show that the professionalism in making pinisi boats is built on the basis of assessment with the underlying occult values. A cultural value that tends to be ecologically oriented in the sense of keeping the relationship harmonious with the natural ruler in a magical way. These values tend to weaken amid the development of shipping modernization and the development of the boat-making industry.
B. ERDEM DAĞISTANLIOĞLU / HÜSEYN-İ HÂREZMÎ- KEŞFÜ’L-HÜDÂ
Authors: ERGENE Oğuz
Published: June 2019

Tanıtma Yazısı:Dağıstanlıoğlu, Bilal Erdem (2018).
Keşfü’l-Hüdâ, Doğu Türkçesiyle
Yazılmış Bir Kaside-i Bürde Şerhi, Kaside-i Bürde’yi Şerh Eden: Hüseyn-i
Hârezmî. Ankara: Türk Dil Kurumu Yayınları: 1277.
KÖTÜ KELİMESİNİN KÖKENİ ÜZERİNE
Authors: GELİR Mehmet Zeki
Published: June 2019

Yaygın kanıya göre kötü kelimesi Türkçe kökenlidir. Etimolojik çalışmalara bakıldığında bundan hiç şüphe edilmediği görülmektedir. Bu yaygın kanının dayanağı da genel olarak Divanu Lügati’t-Türk (DLT)’tür. Etimolojik araştırmaların kelimenin ilk çıkış noktası olarak gösterdikleri DLT kontrol edildiğinde ise kötü kelimesiyle ilişkili herhangi bir şekil bulunmamaktadır. DLT’de geçtiği ileri sürülen şekillerin esasen ses ve anlam olarak Türkçe kötü kelimesiyle bağdaşmayan unsurlar olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Dahası Türkçe yazı dilinde kötü kelimesinin görülmesi nispeten geç bir tarihtedir. Başlıca Türk dillerinde de kötü kelimesiyle bağlantılı herhangi bir şekil yoktur. Tamamen Türkiye Türkçesiyle sınırlı ve kısmen yeni olan kötü kelimesinin bu nitelikleri onun yabancı kökenli olduğunu düşündürmektedir. Gerçekten de kelimenin alıntı olabileceğine dair Dankoff’un bir önerisi vardır. Bu yazıda, Dankoff’un bu önerisi incelenmiş, kelimenin fonetik ve semantik yapısı üzerine karşılaştırmalar yapılarak yaygın kanaatin aksine bir görüş ileri sürülmüştür.
R.N.GÜNTEKİN’İN “DUDAKTAN KALBE” ROMANININ ÖZBEKÇE ÇEVİRİSİNDE METAFORLARIN VERİLMESİ YÖNTEMLERİ
Authors: KHUDAYBERGENOVA Zilola
Published: June 2019

Özbekistan bağımsızlığına
kavuştuktan sonra Özbekistan’ın bağımsızlığını tanıyan ilk ülke Türkiye oldu.
Bu durum sayesinde, Türk edebiyatındaki önemli eserlerin Özbek Türkçesine
çevrilmesinde sayıca gözle görülür bir artış oldu. Ünlü Türk yazarı Reşat Nüri
Güntekin’in Dudaktan Kalbe romanı da
bu dönemde Özbek yazarı Miraziz Azzam tarafından Özbek Türkçesine çevrildi ve
bu kitap Özbek okuyucularının beğenisine sunuldu. Ancak Özbek Türkçesi
çeviribiliminde bu eserin çeviri kalitesi, seviyesi, tercüman mahareti gibi
konular üzerine herhangi bir özel araştırma yapılmadı.

Bu makalede önce metafor ve onun dilbilimdeki tanımı
ve tasnifinden bahsedilmiştır. Sonra Güntekin’in Dudaktan Kalbe romanının kaynak ve erek dillerdeki nüshaları mukayese edilerek incelenmiştir. Aynı zamanda
söz konusu romanın güzelliğini sağlayan, onun özgün üslubunun bir belirtisi
olan metaforların çeviride verilme yöntemleri ve yolları araştırılmıştır. Bunun
yanında Güntekin’in Dudaktan Kalbe romanında
kullanan edebî ve lisani metaforların Özbek Türkçesinde verilme yolları ile tercüman
mahareti değerlendirilmiştir.
PENGARUH SUBSTITUSI ALPUKAT (Persea Americana Mill) DAN TEPUNG IKAN LELE (Clarias gariepinus Burchell) TERHADAP MUTU ORGANOLEPTIK DAN KADAR PROTEIN PADA BISKUIT MPASI
Authors: Asmira Sepni , Nova Maria , Hanum Dzulfa
Published: June 2019

Masalah gizi kurang pada bayi dan anak-anak dapat menyebabkan terganggunya pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak. Untuk mengatasinya perlu perbaikan pola makan masyarakat melalui diversifikasi dan substitusi pangan. Alpukat dan ikan lele merupakan bahan pangan potensial pada pembuatan biskuit kaya akan protein. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh substitusi alpukat dan tepung ikan lele terhadap kadar protein dan mutu organoleptik pada biskuit.  Penelitian eksperimental ini menggunakan desain rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari tiga perlakuan dan dua kali ulangan. Pengamatan yang dilakukan adalah uji subjektif yang dilakukan terhadap cita rasa (uji organoleptik) dengan 25 panelis agak terlatih dan analisis protein  menggunakan metode Kjedahl berdasarkan SNI 01-2891-1992. Data dianalisis statistik dengan menggunakana SPSS 16. Hasil uji organoleptik didapatkan perlakuan yang paling disukai adalah perlakuan B (10 g alpukat: 20 g tepung ikan lele) dengan indikator penilaian berdasarkan kesukaan terhadap warna, tekstur, aroma serta rasa. Hasil kadar protein terbaik adalah pada perlakuan A (5 g alpukat: 25 g tepung ikan lele) yaitu sebesar 12,37 % , seluruh biskuit dengan ketiga perlakuan telah memenuhi kriteria biskuit MPASI berdasarkan Menkes 2007.
Conservation status of Paramuricea clavata (Risso, 1826) (Anthozoa, Alcyonacea) in the Chafarinas Islands (Mediterranean Sea)
Authors: Sánchez–Tocino L. , de la Linde Rubio A. , López–Rodríguez M. J. , Tierno de Figueroa J. M.
Published: June 2019

The red gorgonian Paramuricea clavata (Risso, 1826) is affected by the combined effects of environmental stress factors and diseases in the Mediterranean area. Samplings at different depths in two sites of Chafarinas Islands (South–Western Mediterranean Sea) were carried out to quantify the degree of injuries on red gorgonian colonies. The results showed that shallow colonies displayed a higher rate of injuries than deep colonies. Overall, the conservation status of the population was worse than previously considered in this area.
FAKTOR RISIKO HEMORRHAGE PASCA POST PARTUM
Authors: Ul-Ilmi Annisa , Reka Lagora Marsofely Serilaila,
Published: June 2019

Bleeding is one of the causes of maternal deaths at Curup General Hospital in 2016with the number of cases as many as 123 cases. Many factors affect the occurrence of postpartumbleeding such as parity, birth spacing, age and anemia. This study aims to determine the riskfactors that affect post partum hemorrhage at Curup General Hospital District Rejang LebongYear 2016. Descriptive analytic research method with case control design. The sample was 246with ratio 1 between case group and control group (123). Data were analyzed by univariate,bivariate and multivariate using cgi square test and binary logistic regression. There was nocorrelation between birth and postpartum hemorrhage (p-value = 0.199, OR = 1.392), there was acorrelation between birth age and postpartum hemorrhage (p-value = 0.002, OR = 2.220) and noanemia relationship with postpartum hemorrhage (p-value = 0.294, OR = 0.759). The mostinfluential factors for post partum bleeding were parity (p-value = 0.044, OR = 0.589). Especiallyin mothers to be delivered in specific and comprehensive detection especially for mother primi orgrandemultipara especially at the time of III and IV by doing active management action of thirdstage so as to prevent the occurrence of uterine atony.
LATIHAN PEREGANGAN PADA PENDERITA NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH
Authors: Sari Fitra Puspita , Hermansyah Husni,
Published: June 2019

The incidence of low back pain is about 80% of the population have sufferedfrom low back pain. Data of low back pain patients within 6 months (April to September2016) as many as 72 visits in Poly Saraf RSUD Bengkulu City. The purpose of the studyto determine the effect of stretching on the reduction of the scale of pain in low back painpatients in Poly Saraf RSUD Bengkulu City. The type of research is pre-experiment withone group pre-test post-test design. Respondents were lower back pain patients as manyas 32 people taken with purposive sampling technique. Data collection was done byinterview using numerical pain scale. The result showed that the average of pain scalebefore stretching was 4.81 with a standard deviation of 0.592, the pain scale afterstretching was 3.34 with a standard deviation of 0.701. Stretching exercises have asignificant effect on decreasing the scale of low back pain (p = 0.000 ? ? 5%). It isdesirable for nurses to apply stretching exercises as an initial measure to lower the scaleof low back pain.
KONSELING GIZI PADA REMAJA OBESITAS
Authors: Lestantina Afriska , Emy Yuliantini Anang Wahyudi,
Published: June 2019

Obesity is a condition of excessive weight due to excessive accumulation of fatin the body. The prevalence of obesity aged ? 15 years in 2015 in Bengkulu city is 308people (3.15%), the prevalence increases compared with the previous year. The purposeof this research is to know the influence of nutrition counseling to knowledge, energyintake, fat intake, and fiber intake in obese teenager at vocational high school 01bengkulu city in 2017. This research is pre-experiment research with pretest-postest onegroupdesign. The number of respondents obtained as many as 17 samples with SimpleRandom Sampling technique. Knowledge data were obtained from questionnairestatements, energy intake data, fat intake and fiber intake, obtained from 24-hour recallform. The data obtained were analyzed using the dependent T-test and Wilcoxon test. Theresults showed that there was influence of nutritional counseling to knowledge, there wasinfluence of nutritional counseling to energy intake, and there influence of nutritioncounseling to fat intake, whereas in fiber intake there was no effect of nutritioncounseling to fiber intake, mean post intervention was lower than pre intervention.Respondents need to pay attention and increase the consumption of foods high in fiberand lower consumption of foods high in energy and high fat and increase physicalactivity. As a follow up of nutrition counseling activities, schools are expected to providefacilities and infrastructure for adolescents to conduct nutritional counseling.
DISTRESS PSIKOLOGI PADA RESIKO KERENTANAN BUNUH DIRI
Authors: Husni Husni , Asmawati Widia Lestari ,
Published: June 2019

Staying in prisons, making space for prisoners is restricted and isolated fromsociety, confined and isolated situation can be a stressor that causes stress. The purpose ofresearch is known relationship with psychological distress vulnerability adolescent suicidalinmates in prisons Class II A Bengkulu. Type descriptive analytic research withcross sectional approach. The sample in this study were all teenagers who inhabit prisoninmates Class II A Bengkulu in November 2015, as many as 49 prisoners. Collecting datausing questionnaires. The data analysis was conducted quantitative univariate, bivariate,and multivariate analysis. The result showed a small fraction of prisoners suffered psychologicaldistress, most inmates aged ? 18 years, nearly all prisoners gender to male,mostly poorly educated prisoners, a fraction highly vulnerable inmates committed suicide.There is no significant relationship between psychological distress with the vulnerabilityof suicide on inmates in prisons Class II A Bengkulu. The need for counseling tothe inmates of prisons in addressing various problems with doing something positivethereby prison occupants will be able to receive him at the moment, and look at everythingpositively.
Reconstruction of the Past in Günter Grass's “Crabwalk”
Authors: KİŞMİR Gonca
Published: June 2019

Bu çalışmada II. Dünya Savaşı sonrası Alman edebiyatının önemli birinci kuşak yazarlarından Günter Grass'ın, "Yengeç Yürüyüşü" (Im Krebsgang, 2002) adlı eserinde yer alan farklı kuşak bellekleri anımsama edebiyatı çerçevesinde incelenmiştir. Eserin odak noktasını 1945 yılında Sovyet Denizaltısı tarafından torpillenerek batırılan Wilhelm Gustloff gemisinin öyküsü oluşturmaktadır. Günter Grass, Pokriefke ailesi örneğinde Almanya'nın yakın tarihine işaret eden bu tarihsel olgu bağlamında aktarmak istediği öyküyü kolektif ve kültürel belleğin referanslarına dayandırarak yeniden kurgular. Bu çalışmada, Jan ve Aleida Assmann ile Harald Welzer'in bellek kuramları doğrultusunda edebiyat düzleminde geçmişin ve tarihin üç değişik kuşak aracılığıyla nasıl estetize edildiği irdelenmiştir.
Sumerce ve Akadca Metinlerde Rüya Türleri
Authors: KAHYA Ömer
Published: June 2019

Eski Mezopotamya toplumunun inançları hakkında bilgi veren birincil kaynaklar çivi yazılı belgelerdir. Bu belgeler, III. Binyıl'dan I. Binyıl'a kadar farklı dönemlerde Sumerce ve Akadca olarak yazılmışlar ve Mezopotamya'daki farklı yerleşim yerlerinden çıkarılmışlardır. Konumuzla ilgili bilgi veren kaynaklar içerisinde hem edebi ve mitolojik metinler hem de tarihî metinler/mektuplar bulunmaktadır. Eski Mezopotamya kaynaklarında geçen rüyalar hakkında daha önceki yayınlarda çeşitli sınıamalar yapılmıştır. Burada söz konusu çalışmalar da dikkate alınarak çivi yazılı belgelerdeki rüya kayıtları incelenecek ve bu rüyaların mevcut türlerden hangisine girdiği tespit edilmeye çalışılacaktır. Ayrıca bu rüyaların içerikleri hakkında bilgi sunulacaktır.
Konya Sultan Meydanı'na Dair Kayıp Bir Kitabenin Değeri
Authors: BOZKURT Tolga
Published: June 2019

Anadolu Selçuklu Çağı kentini tüm donatılarıyla tanımlayabileceğimiz bir arkeolojik mirastan söz etmek pek mümkün değildir. Konut, çarşı, alt yapı ve kent meydanı hakkındaki bilgilerimiz henüz oldukça yetersizdir. Kökeni antik Yunan şehirciliğine dayanan merkezi meydan olgusundan farklı olarak İslam kültüründe kendine has bir boyut kazanan meydanın ortaçağ Anadolu Türk kentindeki karşılığı için arkeolojik verilerle birlikte sınırlı da olsa dönemin yazılı kaynaklarından bazı ipuçları elde edilebiliyor. Buna göre Selçuklu kentinde meydan, şehristana dıştan eklemlenen ve herhangi bir fiziki sınırı bulunmayan açık alan düzeninde olup, daha çok işlevsel niteliğiyle kimlik kazanmaktadır. Selçuklu payitahtı Konya'daki Sultan Meydanı da kent suru dışında ve üzerinde Osmanlı çağından kalan bir musallanın/namazgâhın bulunduğu sosyal alandır. Musalla Mezarlığı'nın kuzey ucunda, Sultan Meydanı'na ait olduğunu savladığımız bu kentsel arkeolojik alan, doğu kenarına bitişik Şehitlik ile birlikte bugün tarihi mezarlıkla tamamen bütünleşmiştir. Mevcut namazgahın 1541 yılında Konya Valisi Hüseyin Paşa tarafından “idgâh” yani “bayram yeri” için yaptırıldığını belgeleyen kitabesi ise günümüzde ne yazık ki kaybedilmiştir. Bu çalışmada, Konya Sultan Meydanı'na dair önemli bir kayıt niteliği taşıyan Hüseyin Paşa Namazgâhı'nın kitabesi tahlilî bir yöntemle değerlendirilerek, Ortaçağ Anadolu Türk kentinde “meydan” ve “idgâh” kavramları üzerine bazı çıkarımlar yapılmaktadır.
2017 Yüzey Buluntuları Işığında Kızılin Yontmataş Endüstrisinin Tekno-Tipolojisi
Authors: KARTAL Gizem
Published: June 2019

Antalya'da Batı Toroslar üzerinde yer alan ve Katran Dağı Mağaralarından biri olan Kızılin'de 2017 yılında kazı alanının açılması ve çevre düzenlemesi çalışmaları sırasında yüzeyde görülen çok sayıdaki malzemenin toplanması gerekmiştir. Tekno-tipolojik açıdan oldukça nitelikli olan bu parçalar üzerinde yapılan analiz çalışmaları önemli sonuçlar vermiştir. 2017 yılında yapılan bu çalışmalar sonucunda ele geçen yontmataş buluntuların teknolojik ve tipolojik özelliklerinin belirlenmesi ve sunulması bu çalışmanın temel amacını oluşturmaktadır. Bu yerleşimden yüzey toplaması sonucu elde edilen yontmataş materyalin tekno-tipolojik açılardan tanımlanmasının ardından bölgede yer alan diğer yerleşimlerden ele geçen materyal ile karşılaştırılması da amaçlanmaktadır. Bu karşılaştırmalar yapılırken Kızılin'den elde edilmiş herhangi bir tarih olmaması nedeniyle kesin yorumlamalardan ziyade teknolojik ve tipolojik olarak görece yorumlamalara gidilecektir. Yerleşimin Anadolu Paleolitik'i açısından yerinin kesin bir şekilde belirlenebilmesi için ileriki yıllarda yapılacak sistematik kazılardan ele geçen buluntular ile bunlardan elde edilecek sonuçlar oldukça önemlidir. Öncelikle in situ tabakalardan elde edilecek mutlak tarihlendirmeler yontmataş materyalin kronolojik açıdan yerinin konumlandırılmasında önemli bir rol oynayacaktır.
Geç Çocukluk Dönemi Anadili Ediniminde Taksonomik Ulamlaştırma Becerileri
Authors: ÖNAL Özay
Published: June 2019

Dilin ve kültürün en temel unsurlarından olan “ulamsal sistem”, insan zihninin ulamlaştırma yetisinin bir ürünüdür. Ulamlar, ulamsal sistem içinde çeşitli ilişki biçimleri sergileyerek yer alırlar. Söz konusu ilişki biçimleri genel hatlarıyla “tematik” ve “taksonomik ilişkiler” olarak sınıflandırılabilir. Tematik ilişkiler, ulamlar arasındaki çağrışımsal, işlevsel, biçimsel görünümsel, yapısal ve benzeri ilişkileri kapsar (örn. tabak ile seramik, mutfak, çatal, çorba arasındaki ilişki). Ulamlar birbirleriyle anlamsal içerme veya kapsama ilişkisi üzerinden de ilişkiler kurarlar ki, bu tip ilişkiler, “Taşıt>Araba>Spor araba” örneğinde olduğu gibi “taksonomik ilişkiler” olarak adlandırılır. Taksonomiler bilginin bu ilişki çerçevesinde organize edildiği zihinsel yapılar olarak karşımıza çıkar. Bir taksonomi ÜST, TEMEL ve ALT düzey olmak üzere üç anlamsal düzeyden (katmandan) oluşur. ÜST düzey en genel ve kapsayıcı; TEMEL düzey orta genellikte, en kullanışlı ve en kolay anlaşılabilir; ALT düzey ise en detaylı anlam içeren düzeydir. Bu araştırmada, taksonomik organizasyon yapabilme becerisinin gelişimsel açıdan incelenmesi amacıyla 2, 4, 6. ve 8.sınıf öğrencilerine, birbiriyle bağlantılı üç test uygulanmıştır. Katılımcılardan, “Mobilya>____>____ “ gibi yarı yapılandırılmış taksonomilerde verilen boşlukları uygun ulamlarla doldurup KABUL EDİLEBİLİR DİZİLİŞler (KED) oluşturmaları beklenmiştir. Sonuçlar, KED oluşturma becerisinin yaşla doğru orantılı olarak geliştiğini göstermiştir. KED oluşturamadıkları durumlarda, katılımcıların tematik ilişkilendirmelere başvurduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Diğer yandan, katılımcıların “tamlama” ve “bileşik sözcükler” arasında ayrım yapabilme becerisi, ALT düzey ulamlara ait sonuçlar açısından ilginç görünümler sunmuştur.
Using the DMM–AAI to overcome ruptures in therapeutic alliance
Authors: Mikami Kenichi
Published: June 2019

This article discusses a university counselling case in which an Adult Attachment Interview based on the Dynamic-Maturational Model of Attachment and Adaptation (DMM–AAI), was used to overcome ruptures in a therapeutic alliance. A female client in her thirties came to see the counsellor to change her workaholic lifestyle; however, she soon developed erotic transference towards the counsellor. Because of countertransference, the counsellor proposed termination too early which she almost accepted due to her difficulty in reflecting on her past, and the alliance was ruptured. However, the administration of the DMM–AAI allowed the client to gain awareness of the reason for her seeking to terminate her counselling early; that is, a fear of losing her counsellor, which she realised had been a recurring fear in her past relationships. It also allowed the counsellor to renew his empathy towards the client. The present article discusses the effects and features of the DMM–AAI that made it possible to overcome the ruptures in the therapeutic alliance and proposes that it would be interesting to explore how its use during the therapeutic process can facilitate reflective processes in both client and clinician, particularly when the therapeutic alliance is at risk.
From nightmare to memory: a psychoanalytic model of early childhood incest trauma
Authors: Roe Kathy
Published: June 2019

What you are about to read has been an unknowable, unspeakable thread of my own life history. To demonstrate the uncovering of a dissociated experience of early childhood incest, I track the developing relationship between analyst and patient as they explore together the nightmares the patient brings to the treatment.
Molecular characterization and new reports of two green algae from Bangladesh
Authors: Alfasane Md. Almujaddade , Chowdhury Md. Miraj Kobad , Mehnaz Maliha
Published: June 2019

This communication portrays the molecular characterization and confirms the new reports of two fresh water green algae namely, Pithophora polymorpha Wittrock and Spirogyra maxima (Hassall) Wittrock from Bangladesh. The samples of these algal species were cultured and partial 18S rDNA was sequenced and analysed for their molecular identification. It was found that the primers reported here could sufficiently identify these algae as P. polymorpha and S. maxima. Furthermore, the Neighbour joining (NJ) tree generated from 18s rDNA sequences suggested that Spirogyra maxima of Bangladesh is distantly related to the cluster of S. juergensii and S. platensis. Pithophora polymorpha along with P. roettleri, P. sano and Pithophora sp. seems to form a strongly supported monophyletic group. The alga AP1 clusters with Pithophora and the alga AS1 clusters with Spirogyra. This study is the first-time report of molecular identification of Bangladeshi algae and a landmark towards the future exploration of thealgal biodiversity of Bangladesh.
Effect of arsenic exposure on human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) gene expression: Risk of cardiovascular diseases
Authors: Khaleda Laila , Forkan Mohammad Al , Wali Fahmida Binta , Alam Md Jibran , Datta Amit , Shawon Inzamamul Ismail , Hosain Nazmul , Rahman Md Zillur
Published: June 2019

Background: Exposure to inorganic arsenic (iAs) through drinking water is currently a serious threat to public health of millions of people worldwide including Bangladesh. Some recent studies have shown that telomere dysfunction is emerging as an important factor in the pathogenesis of different cardiovascular diseases. Arsenic plays significant role on telomere dysfunction by altering the expression of telomere-related genes. The study was aimed to investigate the effects of arsenic on hTERT mRNA levels and their combined role in increasing CVD susceptibility.

Methods: In  this cross sectional study, total of 50 CVD patients who underwent open heart surgery were recruited for this study. Urine, nail and cardiac tissue samples were collected and analyzed for As. Blood samples were quantified for hTERT expression analysis using real-time polymerase chain reaction.

Results: The hTERT mRNA expression was found approx. 10 fold higher in the As-exposed patients than the As-unexposed patients (p<0.01). A strong positive correlation (p<0.01, R>0.3) was found between the hTERT mRNA levels and As contents in the cardiac tissue, nail and urine samples of the study subjects. The significant increase (approx. 4 fold) in the hTERT mRNA expression was found in the patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) than the non-CAD patients.

Conclusions: The results of the study suggest that arsenic exposure increases hTERT mRNA expression which may in turn modify As-induced cardiovascular outcomes. The findings of this study will help to look deep into the association of As exposure in cardiovascular disease pathogenesis to open a new window in the diagnosis and treatment procedure of CVD.

Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2019; 45: 03-10
Comparison of shear bond strength of orthodontic bracket bonding to teeth using light-curing units between halogen and LED: An in vitro study
Authors: Abdullah Md Kamal , Rafique Tanzila , Biswas Ashis Kumar , Ghosh Ranjit , Gafur Md Abdul , Hassan Gazi Shamim
Published: June 2019

Background: Light-cured bonding systems have been widely accepted among orthodontists. Various light curing units are available now. Recently, the light emitting diode (LED) has been introduced alongside halogen light curing units. There is lack of information on the advantages and disadvantages of different light curing systems. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets and adhesive remnant index (ARI) of an adhesive cured with two different orthodontic light sources i.e. LED and halogen.

Methods: Forty four (22 in each group) extracted human premolars without any defects were etched with 37% phosphoric acid and cleansed with water spray and air dried. The sealant (Ortho Solo) was applied on the tooth surface and the brackets were bonded using adhesive (Enlight). Adhesives were cured with Halogen (Litex) and LED (D-LUX) for 40 seconds. Then the specimens were debonded later using a universal testing machine, with crosshead speed of 0.2 mm/min until the brackets were detached. Adhesive remnant index (ARI) scores were assessed under stereomicroscope at ×10 magnification.

Results: The shear bond strength in Halogen group was 19.73 ± 3.44 MPa and in the LED group 20.81±3.02 MPa which is little higher than halogen group. The proportion of being adhesive remaining index for ARI Score 1 in Halogen group was 5 (22.7%) and in LED group 7 (31.8%). While ARI Score 2 in the Halogen group was 13 (59.1%) compared to LED group 8 (36.4%). However, ARI Score 3 in Halogen group was 4 (18.2%) and in LED group 7 (31.8%). The overall model showing no significant difference.

Conclusion: Within limitations, this in vitro study showed the shear bond strength of orthodontic adhesives cured with a LED was statistically equivalent to those cured with a halogen light curing unit. There were significant differences in the ARI scores of the light-curing units tested. LED light-curing units can be suggested for the polymerization of orthodontic bonding adhesives because it showed a balanced effect on ARI index.

Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2019; 45: 17-22