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Method For Determining the Qiblat Direction of The Mosque: Analysis of Determining the Qibla Direction of the Al-Islahiyah Mosque, Gampong Lambhuk, Ulee Kareng District, Banda Aceh City
Authors: Zulfa Aindana , Mustaqim Riza Afrian
Published: December 2024

Some village officials want to adjust the direction of the Qibla, but some Gampong residents oppose the plan because residents believe that the direction of the Qibla has been determined by previous generations of scholars. This study will investigate the approach used when the determination of the direction of the Qibla was first carried out, as well as the approach used after the revision in 2017. Qualitative field research (field research) and library research (library research) used descriptive, analytical, and verification approaches. After that, the method of determining the direction of the Qibla of the Al-Ishlahiyah Mosque was described and analyzed. Furthermore, the results of the re-measurement of the current direction of the Qibla were verified using the Compass and Rasdul Qibla/Istiwa A’zam. The results show that first, the direction of the Qibla was determined at the Al-Ishlahiyah Mosque using two methods: Rasdul Qibla/Istiwa A’zam on May 28, 2015 and the Compass tool in 2017. In 1966, the direction of the Qibla was determined with a tool perpendicular to the shadow of the sun's rays before it became a Mosque and was still a Meunasah Gampong. Second, the analysis of the current Qibla direction determination method is appropriate, by following the Compass of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh at point 292o and Rasdul Qiblat/Istiwa A'zam on May 27, 2022 at 16:18 WIB and July 16, 2022 at 16:30 WIB. The calibration results show a slight slope of 11o.
Rekontruksi Kriteria Visibilitas Hilal Serta Dampak Implementasi Kriteria Imkanurukyah MABIMS Baru Dalam Kemaslahatan
Authors: Soderi Ridhokimura , Darlius Darlius , Mustaqim Riza Afrian
Published: December 2024

The aim of this research is to look at several existing hilal visibility criteria and see the extent of the impact that occurred after the implementation of the new MABIMS imakunurukyah criteria. In this research the author uses qualitative research with library data sources (library research) using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques where in this research the author describes in detail the existing criteria for visibility of the new moon and explains the impact of implementing the new MABIMS criteria from the perspective of ushul fiqh rules. The results of this research have the impact of applying the new MABIMS criteria to provide wider benefits in that at least we as Indonesian Muslims are moving forward in thinking about abandoning the old criteria which are no longer in accordance with the development of the world of astronomical science. Even with the implementation of the new MABIMS criteria, there are still differences in starting and ending the month of Qomariyah between Islamic organizations and the government. Differences will still be unavoidable if there is no agreement on the criteria used in determining the start of the Qomariyah month.
Bridging Law and Astronomy: The Influence of Astronomy on Islamic Law
Authors: Anwar Anwar , Bukhari Bukhari , Mardika Andi
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the deep relationship between Islamic astronomy ( Ilm al-Falak ) and Islamic law, highlighting its influence on the determination of prayer times, the Qibla direction, and its role in Islamic legal decision-making. This study employs a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach. It draws upon both classical and modern literature, as well as documented expertise from scholars of Islamic astronomy and Islamic law, to provide a comprehensive understanding. The results show that Islamic astronomy has enriched and enhanced the practice of Islamic law, particularly in accurately determining prayer times and the Qibla direction. However, challenges remain in harmonizing Islamic astronomy with Islamic law, necessitating ongoing dialogue between religious scholars and astronomers.
Etnoastronomi Perbintangan Masyarakat Lombok
Authors: Muhammad Awaludin
Published: December 2024

This research discusses about the ethnoastronomy of the Sasak community on Lombok Island, which analyses knowledge about stars and the movement of celestial bodies in the context of local culture. The Sasak people use certain stars such as Rowot (Pleiades) and Tenggale (Orion) as markers of time and seasons, as well as in the performance of traditional and religious rituals. This study is important to document orally transmitted traditional astronomical knowledge, which contributes to daily life, particularly in agriculture and navigation. This research uses the literature method with a descriptive qualitative approach to reveal the relationship of astronomy to the culture of the Sasak community. The results of the study show that the Sasak people have their own names and functions for the stars in the night sky such as Rowot (Pleiades), Tenggale (Orion), Bintang Basong (Sirius), Bintang Pai (Crux), Bintang Jaran (Pegasus), and Bintang Sok (Scorpion). Among these constellations, two groups of clusters that have an important role in determining time in Lombok community are the Rowot (Pleiades) and Tenggale (Orion) constellations.
Development of Household Waste Diversification in Making Liquid Organic Fertilizer (LOF) for the Community of Tinggede Village, Sigi Regency
Authors: Alibasyah Lestari MP. , Astija Astija , Suleman Samsurizal M. , Febriani Vita Indri
Published: December 2024

Tinggede village is known as an area that has a high demand for fruit and vegetable production, where most of the people are farmers. The goal is to provide knowledge and capability in diversifying domestic waste in making liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) to the community of Tinggede village, Sigi regency. The activity will be held in July 2024, for 3 days. There were 25 participants who attended, all of whom were members of the Ibu PKK. The results obtained, firstly, they understood about the importance of utilizing waste into use value, and the process of making LOF. During this session, they were listening focusly, some of the participants actively asked questions to the service team, and gave positive responses regarding the importance of this education. The second result was that the participants succeeded in making two types of LOF, namely one made from a combination of vegetables and rice washing water, and one made only from rice water. From interviews with participants, telling about the participants’ experiences during routine checks for 2 weeks for this activity was very useful for them, because the LOF that had been made was successful, and could be used directly on plants. Based in there results, this service activity is considered to have achieved the expected target.
The Management of Reserved Lands for Public Purposes: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Aminuddin Puteri Nur Aunii , Samsudin Salfarina , Muin Zafirah Ab , Hamid Hamdi Abdul
Published: December 2024

Reservation is a form of disposal, land disposal made by the State Authority (SA) under the National Land Code (NLC). This means that SA may allow a person or body or company to occupy, own and operate the government land according to the purpose of the land being reserved in accordance with the provisions of section 62 of NLC. The development of parallel land according to the purpose of the reserved land is a beneficial effect on the community which is to create sustainable development, economic development and provide facilities to the community. The reserved land should be managed as best as possible so as not to cause any issues such as pollution or encroachment. There are relevant circulars and the NLC which can be used as a guide to the parties responsible for the management of land. However, some of the land is overlooked and unmanaged until the land is abandoned. This paper shares a conceptual framework for the management of reserve land for public purposes. This framework includes a number of policies and other elements that affect how land is managed across the scales. Framework of land management reserve referred from the land management paradigm towards achieving the sustainable development goal. This framework encourages the consideration of incentives and complements across a variety of policies and practices, as well as the need for stronger alignment to meet land management goals and can help build a more equitable and sustainable world by ensuring the long-term conservation and responsible use of these valuable public resources.
El Libro de memorias de Artieda (1484-1499). Fuentes para el estudio del Pilar de Zaragoza
Authors: Ester Casorrán Berges
Published: December 2024

Resumen
 
El Libro de memorias de Artieda aporta información fundamental para el estudio del Pilar de Zaragoza en las postrimerías del s. XV, desde su organización interna, su administración económica y sus relaciones institucionales, hasta diversos aspectos relativos a sus funciones cultuales, devocionales y litúrgicas. Además, encontramos noticias referentes a obras escultóricas y arquitectónicas llevadas a cabo en la iglesia entre 1484 y 1499 y diversas donaciones, compras y reparaciones de ornamentos, plata y demás ajuar litúrgico. También resulta extraordinariamente interesante para tomar el pulso de la sociedad de la época, pues narra episodios tan relevantes como el asesinato de San Pedro Arbués, la toma de Granada y otros sucesos acaecidos en su tiempo.
 
Palabras clave: Catedral-Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Zaragoza, siglo XV, patrimonio artístico, historia.
 
 
Abstract
 
The Artieda’s book of memoirs (Libro de memorias de Artieda) provides vital information for the study of el Pilar of Zaragoza in the last period of the 15th century, from its internal organisation, economic administration and institutional relations, to various aspects related to the cultural, devotional and liturgic activities. Furthermore, news about sculptural and architectural works carried out by the church between 1484 and 1499 can be found, as well as donations, purchases and reparation of ornaments, silver and other liturgical regalia. It is also extraordinarily interesting to get a feel for the society of the time, as it narrates relevant episodes such as the murder of San Pedro Arbués, the taking of Granada and other events that took place in their time.
 
Keywords: Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Zaragoza, 15th century, artistic heritage, history.
Eficacia y limitaciones de los sistemas biométricos en la verificación de identidad: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Bocanegra Chistama Bruno Samir , Fernández Salvo Fernando Arturo , Mendoza De Los Santos Alberto Carlos
Published: December 2024

La digitalización y automatización crecientes demandan métodos avanzados y seguros para el control de acceso. Este estudio sintetizó herramientas de inteligencia artificial (IA) aplicadas en este campo, mediante una revisión de literatura en bases como Scopus, SciELO e IEEE Xplore, utilizando PRISMA y VOSviewer. El análisis bibliométrico identificó a China, India, Estados Unidos y Corea del Sur como líderes en investigación, destacando términos como machine learning, deep learning, criptografía y biometría, junto con tecnologías emergentes como blockchain e IoT. Machine learning y deep learning sobresalieron como técnicas predominantes, mientras que blockchain aportó transparencia en la gestión de datos sensibles. Sin embargo, desafíos como altos costos, dependencia de datos extensos y preocupaciones de privacidad limitan su implementación. Se recomienda explorar métodos híbridos, optimizar los modelos de IA y reducir la dependencia de datos para mejorar la seguridad y la adopción de estas tecnologías
COOPERAÇÃO UNIÃO EUROPEIA - ANGOLA E SUA INCIDÊNCIA NA LUTA CONTRA A POBREZA EM ANGOLA: REALIDADE ACTUAL E DESAFIOS
Authors: Tiongo Gerson , Capita Flaviano
Published: December 2024

Poverty is one of the main problems faced by developing countries, the solution of which involves the involvement of internal and external agents. The European Union has developed a series of actions aimed at reducing poverty in Angola, the impact of which is still negligible. The question that guided the present research was: What are the challenges for improving the effectiveness of European Union-Angola cooperation actions in the fight against poverty in Angola. On the basis of the literature, it has been accepted that the success of development cooperation actions depends on the transformation of internal structures. The general objective was to describe the challenges for improving the effectiveness of cooperation actions. For this purpose, the deductive method was used and, for data collection, documentary analysis. Statistics show that from 2020 to 2022, the poverty incidence rate in Angola was 54%, 57% and 48%, respectively, thus demonstrating that the impact of actions resulting from European Union-Angola cooperation in combating poverty is still small. Interventions to improve its effectiveness include promoting macroeconomic stability, operationalising structural reforms, enhancing infrastructures and investing in education and vocational training.
Functional & Radiological Outcomes of Knee Joint After Surgical Treatment of Proximal Tibial Fractures With Hybrid External Fixator
Authors: Muhammad Khalid Syed  , Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Shahid  , Waqas Ali  , Uzma Qayyum  , Tahir Mehmood  , Syed Faseeh Haider
Published: December 2024

Objective: To determine the functional and radiological outcomes of the knee joint in Schatzker Type V and VI proximal tibial fractures treated with a hybrid external fixator.
Methodology: This prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Services Hospital Lahore, from September 2018 to April 2020, following approval from the Hospital Ethical Review Board. Adult patients aged 21 to 70 years with Schatzker Type V and VI proximal tibial fractures were included. Patients with polytrauma, associated head or spinal injuries, or previous injuries around the knee joint were excluded. A total of 60 patients (ages 18 to 70 years) with Schatzker Type V (n=40) and Type VI (n=20) fractures were enrolled. Preoperative knee joint X-rays (anteroposterior and lateral views) were performed. A two-ring hybrid external fixator was applied in all cases. Patients were followed for one year postoperatively, and functional and radiological outcomes were assessed using the Rasmussen Score.
Results: At the final follow-up, the functional Rasmussen Score was excellent in 12 patients, good in 45, and fair in 3 patients. The mean time for bony union was 14.2 weeks. Radiological Rasmussen Scores showed excellent results in 24 patients, good in 32, and fair in 4.
Conclusion: The hybrid external fixator is an effective and reliable treatment option for Schatzker Type V and VI fractures, particularly in cases with significant soft tissue damage. It provides favorable functional and radiological outcomes.
Determinants of growth differentiation factor 15 plasma levels in outpatients with peripheral arterial disease
Authors: Skau Emma , Wagner Philippe , Leppert Jerzy , Ärnlöv Johan , Hedberg Pär
Published: December 2024

Background: Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) is a robust prognostic biomarker in patients with cardiovascular (CV) disease, and a better understanding of its clinical determinants is desirable. We aimed to study the associations between GDF-15 levels and traditional CV risk factors, indicators of atherosclerotic burden, and cardiac geometry and dysfunction in outpatients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Methods: An explorative cross-sectional study (Study of Atherosclerosis in Vastmanland, Västerås, Sweden) included 439 outpatients with carotid or lower extremity PAD. The mean age was 70 years (standard deviation [SD] 7), and 59% of the patients were men. Plasma levels of GDF-15 were obtained along with potential determinants, including medical history, biochemical data, echocardiographic measures of cardiac geometry and function, ankle-brachial index (ABI), and carotid ultrasonographic data on intima-media thickness (IMT) and occurrence of carotid stenosis. The relations between GDF-15 concentrations (transformed with the natural logarithm) and the different determinants were evaluated using uni- and multivariable linear regression models. All pre-specified variables were included in the multivariable models.
Results: The multivariable analysis identified independent relations of GDF-15 with several of the included variables (adjusted R2 = 0.48). Diabetes (beta coefficient [β] of 0.37, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 0.25 to 0.50), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (β = −0.22, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.34 to −0.09), and physical activity (β = −0.16, 95% CI: −0.25 to −0.06) had the strongest associations. In contrast, no significant independent associations with GDF-15 level were observed for cardiac geometry and function, ABI, IMT, or carotid stenosis.
Conclusions: Circulating GDF-15 is more strongly associated with traditional CV risk factors, especially diabetes, LDL cholesterol, and physical activity than with specific indicators of atherosclerotic burden or cardiac dysfunction. To better understand the pathophysiological role of GDF-15 and its link to clinical outcomes in patients with PAD, future studies should focus on the metabolic processes involved in atherosclerotic disease.
Prodrug Design and Development
Authors: Miss. Hrutuja Ramesh Sawarkar  , Shruti Wankhade  , Akhil Maske
Published: December 2024

Prodrugs represent an innovative strategy in pharmacology for overcoming delivery and targeting challenges associated with active drugs. By modifying chemical structures to create bioreversible derivatives, prodrugs improve bioavailability, reduce toxicity, and enable tissue-specific targeting. This project provides a detailed examination of prodrug classifications, bioactivation mechanisms, intricate design strategies, and the latest research advances in prodrug technologies, such as gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy (GDEPT) and nanotechnology-driven systems. Furthermore, it covers the molecular dynamics underlying prodrug stability, activation, and clinical applications, offering a visionary perspective on the future of precision medicine
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enterobijaza unutar helmintoza u Republici Hrvatskoj u razdoblju 2017. – 2022. godine
Authors: Peić Ana , Marušić Sanja
Published: December 2024

Helminti su višestanični organizmi sa složenim organskim sustavom, a dijele se na nematode (obliće) i platihelminte (plosnatecrve), i uzrokuju helmintijaze (helmintoze). Najučestalija nematoda koja infestira ljude je Enterobius vermicularis i uzrokuje enterobijazu.Enterobijaza je bolest poznata od prapovijesnog doba koja i dalje uzrokuje znatan pobol kod djece predškolskog i školskoguzrasta. Ne pogađa samo siromašne zemlje nego je i znatno raširena u ekonomski razvijenijim zemljama. Najčešći put prijenosainfestacije je fekalno-oralni, inkubacija bolesti je 2-8 tjedana, a životni vijek gliste je oko dva mjeseca. Dijagnoza bolesti postavljase na temelju dokaza glista ili jajašaca, a poznavanje i rano prepoznavanje simptoma bolesti pomaže bržem i efikasnijem liječenju isprječavanju daljnjeg širenja bolesti. Također, intenzivna i stalna edukacija svih osoba koje su uključene u rast i razvoj djece bitnaje kako bi se stvorile navike djelovanja u smjeru smanjenja rizika od infestacije enterobijazom. Oboljeli od enterobijaze u RepubliciHrvatskoj prijavljuju se pod entitetom Helmintoze. Helmintoze su jedna od bolesti na Listi zaraznih bolesti koje se u RH obveznoprijavljuju, prema Zakonu o zaštiti pučanstva od zaraznih bolesti. Udio helmintoza i enterobijaza u Republici Hrvatskoj u razdoblju2017. - 2022. godine je 10486 : 7604, odnosno 73% helmintoza zapravo su enterobijaze od kojih je godišnje prosječno oboljelo1267 osoba.
The management of Helicobacter pylori infection in the post-Covid-19 era
Authors: Jukić Ivana , Vuković Jonatan
Published: December 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly reshaped many aspects of healthcare, but one of its most concerning impacts hasbeen on antibiotic use and the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance, particularly in relation to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)infections. In Croatia, as in many other parts of the world, the pandemic led to significant shifts in antibiotic prescription practices.This was driven by early, and often unproven, claims of the effectiveness of certain antibiotics in treating COVID-19, along withshortages of commonly used medications like penicillin. These factors resulted in a marked increase in the use of macrolides, suchas azithromycin, which has been linked to worsening antibiotic resistance in H. pylori. In Croatia, antibiotic use in 2022 surpassed2019 levels, driven by increased consumption of macrolides and other antibiotics. However, as resistance to these drugs rises,the effectiveness of these regimens diminishes. To address these challenges, healthcare providers must adopt more personalizedapproaches to treating H. pylori infections. One potential solution is the use of tailored antibiotic therapy, based on local resistancepatterns or individual susceptibility testing.
La representación gráfica en las primeras patentes de hormigón armado depositadas en la Oficina Española de Patentes
Authors: Abásolo Alcázar Andrés , Domouso de Alba Francisco
Published: December 2024

La materia prima de este artículo son los dibujos inéditos de patentes de hormigón armado de finales del siglo XIX y principios del siglo XX de pioneros europeos de esa tecnología, documentadas en la Oficina Española de Patentes y Marcas. En este artículo se estudia cómo esta evolución técnica interpela al dibujo arquitectónico y de ingeniería, poniendo el foco en las tensiones entre el carácter individual de estos dibujos, y su faceta más uniformadora y estandarizada que tratarán de imponer las grandes asociaciones de estándares gráficos europeos, como la British Standards Institution o la Normenausschuss der Deutschen Industrie.
La sección geológica: la propuesta de Raili y Reima Pietilä para la Iglesia de Malmi
Authors: Cortés Sánchez Luis Miguel , López Rivera Francisco Javier , Savolainen Panu
Published: December 2024

La exploración sobre el diseño morfológico realizada por Raili y Reima Pietilä en los años sesenta derivó en unas naturalezas construidas, resultado de la transmutación de la propia naturaleza en arquitectura. La componente geológica que caracterizó su propuesta para el concurso de la Iglesia de Malmi (Helsinki, 1967), implicó la búsqueda de nuevos métodos de control y definición de la geometría del volumen. Este artículo pretende poner de manifiesto la metodología empleada gracias al uso de las secciones -entendidas como una tomografía-, además de dar a conocer esta obra categorizada como menor dentro de su trayectoria. Para ello, la investigación parte de la documentación inédita del proyecto existente en el Museo de Arquitectura Finlandesa - MFA, con la cual se ha corroborado la hipótesis planteada: el trabajo desde la sección se convirtió en el leitmotiv con el que construyeron un coherente discurso arquitectónico para controlar la forma mineral emergente que albergaría la futura iglesia.
Definición geométrica y espacial del vaciado volumétrico de la Capilla de los Benavides en el Convento de San Francisco de Baeza a través del análisis gráfico
Authors: Estepa Rubio Antonio , Estepa Rubio Jesús
Published: December 2024

En este artículo exponemos un estudio analítico fundamentado en la evaluación métrica y proporcional de la configuración formal y volumétrica de la capilla baezana diseñada por Andrés de Vandelvira para la familia Benavides. Desde ahí, planteando equivalencias en relación con otras obras del catálogo sacro proyectado por este mismo arquitecto, presentamos lo que habría sido el vaciado del espacio interior confinado por la caja mural del templo, de la cual tan sólo conocemos sus ruinas.
A través de la revisión morfológica del conjunto, la redefinición gráfica de las piezas sustanciales que lo componen y la implementación de las reglas compositivas que se repiten iterativamente en este tipo de obras del Renacimiento andaluz, definimos la manera en la que, con cierta probabilidad, Vandelvira ideó esta singular capilla.
Además, desde el estudio estereotómico del modelo teórico expuesto por su hijo Alonso, explicamos también cómo se habría comportado esta bóveda que, como sabemos, representa un caso experimental de notable interés para vislumbrar la capacidad investigativa de Andrés de Vandelvira, sobre todo, en aquellos diseños que se preocuparon por resolver plantas centralizadas.
Una iconografía del turismo de masas: tres modos de representación en el Hexacube de Georges Candilis y Anja Blomstedt
Authors: Castellanos Gómez Raúl , Navarrete Santana Miguel Ángel
Published: December 2024

Entre 1968 y 1975, Georges Candilis y Anja Blomstedt concibieron el Hexacube, una célula de plástico destinada al turismo de masas, ensayada por primera vez en Le Barcarès-Leucate (Francia). Se trataba simultáneamente de una obra de arquitectura y un producto industrial, de un diseño eficiente y un objeto de consumo, abandonado tras la eclosión de la primera crisis del petróleo de 1973. Las imágenes que, desde la ideación a la realización, ilustran esta obra singular, encierran al mismo tiempo una componente simbólica, alusiva a aquel contexto sociocultural y a los medios de representación y difusión de la arquitectura entonces presentes. Desde esta perspectiva, este artículo analiza la documentación gráfica conservada en el Centre d’Archives d’Architecture Contemporaine (París), a través del proceso de proyecto, el desarrollo técnico y la publicación tanto en medios generalistas como especializados de esta pieza icónica.
Museo Kröller-Müller: de la utopía a la resignación. Análisis gráfico de los proyectos para la galería de arte.
Authors: Valero Cabo Juan Carlos , Rincon-Borrego Ivan
Published: December 2024

El Museo Kröller-Müller esconde un trasfondo arquitectónico sin precedentes. Esta pinacoteca neerlandesa es el resultado de la frustrada ensoñación de sus fundadores, la cual, comienza en 1911 con los esbozos del alemán Peter Behrens. Su joven aprendiz, Mies van der Rohe, recoge el testigo del proyecto, a la par que Hendrik Petrus Berlage es invitado a desarrollar su propuesta. Aunque Berlage comienza con el encargo, Henry van de Velde lo relevará en la consecución del deseado museo, el cual, se convierte en realidad como un reducto de las ambiciosas propuestas desarrolladas durante más de 20 años. La presente investigación analiza teórica y gráficamente los planos e imágenes originales de los planteamientos arquitectónicos, a través de modelos 3D y axonometrías de elaboración propia. Con este estudio, se articula un discurso gráfico inédito y cronológico, que permite conocer cada propuesta, desgranando la ambiciosa empresa arquitectónica iniciada por el matrimonio Kröller-Müller para albergar su ingente colección artística.
Perspectives on clinical supervision: Recreational therapy and the need for rigorous clinical supervision
Authors: Stanojevic Cedomir , Kim Yongseop , Allsop Jared , Fecske Courtney , Piatt Jennifer A. , Kim Junhyoung , Stanojevic Ivanka Simic , Lee Jungjoo
Published: December 2024

Clinical supervision improves patient care, performance, and safety in recreational therapy (RT) but is mostly limited to internships. A consistent and frequent supervisory process is needed throughout the professional life of RT clinicians to improve clinical practice and increase the fidelity of supervision. In this paper, the authors emphasize the importance of clinical supervision and provide an overview of it, accentuate the need for a consistent approach to it within the field of RT, provide input from other professionals who have actively engaged in producing knowledge on this subject matter, and evaluate the possible application of clinical supervision into RT.
A contextual history of how ATRA became the sole professional membership organization for recreational therapy
Authors: Messina Emily , D’Eloia Melissa H. , Austin David R.
Published: December 2024

For more than a decade, the profession has finally been housed in one sole professional organization, the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA), begging the question: How have we achieved unification? This article addresses this question by looking into our history to illuminate the events that have occurred and shaped ATRA, with the goal of understanding how today’s professional membership organization came into being, and how it defines itself, stipulates its mission and goals, and represents the profession.
Evaluation and comparison of hospital preparedness levels against mass-casualty disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Bathaei Seyed Ahmad , Sheikholeslami-Kabiri Fatemehsadat , Rahmani-Javinani Setare , Khahan-Yazdi Iman
Published: December 2024

Background: Inadequate preparedness of hospitals is associated with negative outcomes in the treatment procedure. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare systems faced many problems due to the widespread prevalence of the disease. This study was designed and conducted with the aim of investigating and comparing the preparedness levels of hospitals against mass-casualty disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method: This research was a cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study conducted in January 2022 in five educational hospitals affiliated with Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran, admitting COVID-19 patients. The National Hospital Preparedness Checklist and the Hospital Preparedness Checklist for the COVID-19 pandemic were used to collect the required data.
Results: The total preparedness level against mass-casualty disasters was estimated to be 79.81 percent. The lowest and highest average preparedness scores were related to the dimensions of “Logistic and management of supplies” (74 percent) and “command and control” (96.66 percent), respectively. In addition, the overall preparedness level against COVID-19 was estimated to be 87.20 percent. The lowest and highest average percentage of preparedness scores were related to the fields of “supply management” (71.81 percent) and “laboratory services” (97.14 percent), respectively.
Conclusion: The duration of exposure to emergency situations and managerial perspectives are among the factors affecting the preparedness of medical systems against disasters. It is assumed that some kind of adaptation exists in healthcare systems, which leads to an improvement in their preparedness level. In order to deal with crises, it is suggested to set up specialized hospitals (such as trauma centers), train crisis managers, and use them in the management of medical centers.
Race and socioeconomic determinants of opioid use and disposal following pediatric surgery
Authors: Adler Adam C. , Bryant Brittany E. , Baszynski David , Lee Andrew , Medellin Eduardo , Nathanson Brian H. , Chandrakantan Arvind
Published: December 2024

Background: Opioids are a mainstay in treating acute post-surgical pain although there are limited data on post-discharge use.
Objectives: To assess post-operative opioid usage in children undergoing outpatient pediatric surgical procedures and provider variability in the number of doses prescribed by procedure.
Methods: This cohort study included parents of children who were prescribed opioids following outpatient pediatric surgical procedures at Texas Children's Hospital from July 2019 to July 2020. Subjects participated in an opioid takeback program with an accompanying telephone survey to determine opioid utilization. Reported opioid usage included the following: none (0 percent), some (>0 percent but <100 percent), and all (100 percent). Provider prescribing patterns were stratified by doses and surgical intervention.
Results: Parents of 423 patients received follow-up calls, of which 350 (82.7 percent) reported use of some to all opioids and 73 (17.3 percent) reported using none. In the group reporting use of all opioids (n = 140 [33.1 percent]), parents were more likely to be single, have Medicaid, and report lower education levels when compared with parents reporting some or no opioid use. The number of opioids prescribed was not associated with the amount used (p = 0.51). The number of doses varied widely within each surgical procedure: The median number of doses prescribed ranged from 6 to 15 with some patients prescribed more than twice the median given the same procedure.
Conclusion: This study suggests that opioids are indicated for acute post-surgical pain in children although select patient and parental factors are associated with the extent of usage. This study also highlights significant variability in prescribed doses for similar procedures and may indicate both overprescribing and underprescribing by physicians.
Characterizing dose changes and tapering among opioid users: A brief report on a population-level study in Alberta, Canada
Authors: Dubois Cerina , Weaver Olivia , Ye Ming , Gilani Fizza , Samanani Salim , Jess Ed , Eurich Dean T.
Published: December 2024

Objective:Monitoring changes in oral morphine equivalents (OMEs) is an important parameter to understand how opioids are being used at the population level. However, changes in opioid doses and tapering have not been well defined.
Design:We conducted a population-based exploratory data analysis (EDA) to characterize changes in opioid doses and tapering of opioids among patients in Alberta (AB). A literature review was conducted to assess opioid tapering.
Setting:Using dispense data from 2020 to 2021 provided by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), we assessed changes in OME per day from baseline to the subsequent quarter.
Patients:Patients living in AB.
Interventions:N/A.
Main outcome measures:The absolute and relative changes in OME per day were estimated for each assessment. Tapering was considered if an opioid user's OME per day changed from the baseline to zero in the subsequent quarter. The frequency and percentages of patients with different levels of changes in OME per day were summarized per quarter.
Results:There were 13 operational definitions of opioid tapering in the literature. Comparatively, our approach at the CPSA differed in the length of the follow-up assessment period. Based on our quarterly assessment of ~390,000 patients, all four periods showed 60 percent of patients had an opioid dose decrease/tapered therapy relative to baseline. However, 21 percent were noted to be new users of opioids.
Conclusions:Based on our approach at the CPSA, 60 percent of patients tapered opioids over a year. Despite no standardized definition of opioid tapering, our EDA demonstrates one approach using population-based drug dispense data to evaluate opioid use.
A pilot study to examine the opioid prescribing practices of medical residents
Authors: Leavitt Nathaniel J. , Sundman Rachel S. , White Matthew , Spaan Johannie M. , McCully Belinda , Kisby Glen E.
Published: December 2024

Objective:The present opioid crisis has raised concern regarding the prescribing practices of physicians. However, the training of resident physicians has not been sufficiently evaluated. The proposed objective of this study was to evaluate how residents across different specialties perceived the adequacy of their training in the prescribing of opioid-based analgesics.
Design:Medical residents were surveyed regarding their opioid prescribing training in medical school and residency, their confidence and frequency of prescribing opioids, the indications for which they prescribed opioids, whether they utilize opioids as first-line treatment in pain management, and their perception of the effectiveness of opioids in managing a patient’s pain.
Setting:Medical residents across multiple years and specialties at two institutions within the same state were surveyed.
Results:The resident response rate was 26 percent (75), and of those residents, 56 percent (42) indicated that their medical school training was insufficient and 37 percent (28) reported that their residency training was insufficient, which was independent of both year and specialty.
Conclusions:These findings suggest that residents perceive a lack of adequate training on the prescribing of opioids during medical school and to a lesser degree during residency. A larger study will be required to validate these findings as well as to determine which specific aspects of a resident’s medical education on opioid prescribing are lacking. More importantly, the authors hope that these findings will initiate an interest in standardizing opioid prescribing education for medical students and residents with the goal of reducing the abuse and deaths related to these medications.
Design Approaches of Parametric Kinetic Wall Systems: Innovative Architectural Solutions
Authors: Jamal Marwa , Alagöz Konur Meryem
Published: December 2024

Parametric design is an approach that expands architectural practice and
changes traditional perceptions. This method allows architects to balance
functionality and aesthetics using algorithmic thinking in the design process.
Kinetic architecture involves the design of structures and buildings that often
move in response to environmental conditions. The use of parametric design
in conjunction with kinetic architecture enables the design of buildings to
respond quickly to dynamically changing conditions. This study focuses on
buildings designed with parametric design and kinetic architecture approach.
Its conceptual background is based on written sources, internet databases,
analyses and photographs. Rhinoceros-Grasshopper, one of the most widely
used programmes of the parametric design process, was used as a method.
Parametric algorithms were used to design a kinetic wall with this program.
As a clear result, it has been observed that the mathematical algorithms
provided by parametric design and the ability of kinetic architecture to move
can provide innovative solutions in architectural design very quickly.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of SMOTE and Random Under Sampling in Emotion Classification of Tweets
Authors: Dharmendra I Komang , Putra I Made Agus Wirahadi , Atmojo Yohanes Priyo
Published: December 2024

This study evaluates the effectiveness of two sampling techniques, SMOTE (Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique) and Random Under Sampling (RUS), in improving the performance of several classification models, namely Maximum Entropy, SVM, Random Forest, Neural Network, and Naive Bayes Classification, for handling data imbalance in emotion classification of tweets. The analysis results show that SMOTE consistently provides a more significant improvement in accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score compared to RUS, especially in Random Forest and Neural Network models. Maximum Entropy and SVM prove to be the best-performing models in both scenarios, while Naive Bayes Classification, although efficient in terms of time, shows lower performance in evaluation metrics. Overall, SMOTE is a more effective sampling technique compared to RUS in handling class imbalance.
Efektivitas Augmented Reality dalam Pemilihan Shades Makeup: Pendekatan TOPSIS
Authors: Repi Mellanie Claudia , Septiani Minda
Published: December 2024

Pemilihan shades makeup yang tepat sering kali menjadi tantangan bagi konsumen, terutama dengan metode konvensional yang mengharuskan uji coba langsung pada kulit, yang tidak praktis, memakan waktu, dan kurang higienis. Augmented reality (AR) kini menawarkan solusi yang lebih efisien dengan memungkinkan pengguna mencoba shades makeup secara virtual. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan efektivitas metode konvensional dan teknologi augmented reality dalam pemilihan shades makeup dengan menggunakan metode technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS). Sebanyak 150 responden berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini dan mencoba kedua metode tersebut. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa teknologi augmented reality lebih efektif dalam mendekati preferensi individu dibandingkan metode konvensional. Metode TOPSIS digunakan untuk menentukan urutan preferensi berdasarkan hasil yang diinginkan, dan teknologi augmented reality terbukti memberikan solusi yang lebih optimal dan meningkatkan kepuasan pengguna. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting bagi industri kosmetik dalam mengembangkan pengalaman belanja yang lebih interaktif, inovatif, dan efisien melalui penerapan teknologi augmented reality. Implementasi teknologi ini diharapkan dapat memperbaiki proses pengambilan keputusan konsumen dalam memilih shades makeup.
Choosing the right makeup shades often presents a challenge for consumers, particularly with conventional methods that require direct testing on the skin. These methods can be impractical, time-consuming, and less hygienic. Augmented reality (AR) now offers a more efficient solution by allowing users to try on makeup shades virtually. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of conventional methods and augmented reality technology in selecting makeup shades using the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method. A total of 150 respondents participated in this study, testing both methods. The results of the analysis indicate that augmented reality technology is more effective in aligning with individual preferences compared to conventional methods. The TOPSIS method was employed to determine the order of preferences based on the desired outcomes, revealing that augmented reality provides a more optimal solution and enhances user satisfaction. This research makes a significant contribution to the cosmetics industry by developing a more interactive, innovative, and efficient shopping experience through the application of augmented reality technology. The implementation of this technology is expected to improve the decision-making process for consumers when selecting makeup shades
Conviviendo con fortificaciones, sobre paisajes culturales en el Caribe
Authors: Gámez Casado Manuel
Published: December 2024

El texto que se presenta tiene como objetivo analizar el estado de los paisajes culturales declarados en las principales ciudades del Caribe, donde las fortificaciones conforman un elemento esencial en el imaginario histórico. Desde las administraciones políticas se viene trabajando en el desarrollo de programas de protección de estos espacios, generando grupos multidisciplinares que abogan por la protección de los paisajes culturales. En estos, además del componente arquitectónico y geográfico, tienen un papel esencial en aspectos relacionados con la antropología, integrando numerosos asuntos determinantes en la conformación de una sociedad. Precisamente analizar estos componentes es el interés de esta aportación, remarcando las diferencias y paralelismo entre las distintas ciudades del Caribe.
La lucha contra los incendios en La Habana antes de la creación del Cuerpo de Bomberos: prevención, extinción y socorro (1763-1835)
Authors: Ramírez Sánchez Gonzalo
Published: December 2024

Este trabajo examina la gestión realizada por las autoridades radicadas en La Habana frente a los recurrentes incendios acaecidos en la ciudad, durante el periodo comprendido entre 1763 y 1835. Durante la citada etapa, La Habana vivió un importante crecimiento demográfico y desarrollo urbano que se tradujo en un incremento sustancial de la cantidad y siniestralidad de los fuegos que tenían lugar en la urbe. Ante tal realidad, la administración hubo de poner en marcha una serie de medidas destinadas a la prevención, respuesta inmediata y remedio de los efectos ocasionados por los numerosos incendios que, en algunos casos, fueron devastadores como los de 1802 y 1828. No sería hasta 1835 cuando, por iniciativa del gobernador Miguel Tacón y Rosique, fue creado un primer cuerpo de bomberos bajo la denominación de Cuerpo de Honrados Obreros y Bomberos de La Habana, poniendo fin a décadas de perfeccionamiento de tal gestión.
Tren Inovasi Hijau dan Transformasi Digital dalam Mendorong Kinerja UKM: Studi Bibliometrik pada Tata Kelola dan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan di Indonesia
Authors: Fitri Wahyuningsih  , Masiyah Kholmi
Published: December 2024

This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature related to various variables that influence the development of digital transformation and green innovation in the context of sustainable development, with a focus on SMEs, companies, and employees in Indonesia. Through the application of bibliometric analysis methods, this study explores the relationship between concepts such as the role of moderation and mediation, technology integration, green behavior, and related factors such as foreign ownership, openness, governance, and participation in the innovation process. This analysis also investigates the association between countries involved in digital innovation and sustainability, and the role of the medium used by organizations to connect investors and stakeholders. The findings of this study are expected to provide insight into the relationship between these variables and how they support or hinder the implementation of green practices and digital technology in the Indonesian SME sector, as well as their contribution to achieving sustainable development goals. The results of this analysis are also expected to provide a basis for policies and strategies for companies, investors, and the government in creating a more inclusive and sustainable ecosystem.
Los informes del virrey Vértiz y del gobernador del Paraguay Melo de Portugal sobre el puerto preciso de Santa Fe (1778). Su influencia sobre la abolición del privilegio en 1780
Authors: Damianovich Alejandro A.
Published: December 2024

Presentamos aquí un recorte de una investigación mayor referida al “puerto preciso” de Santa Fe (1740-1780). En esta oportunidad nos enfocaremos en las instancias finales del privilegio, a partir del debate instalado en Madrid en el seno del Supremo Consejo de Indias y el papel decisivo que desempeñaron en este desenlace los informes producidos en 1778 por el virrey Vértiz y el gobernador del Paraguay Melo de Portugal, en especial este último, escrito en sintonía con el pensamiento fisiocrático del ministro de Indias José de Gálvez. La opinión de Melo de Portugal tuvo mayor impacto que la de Vértiz, especialmente en el Ministerio de Indias, donde se produjo una Real Orden que facultaba al virrey a suspender el privilegio si los dichos del gobernador del Paraguay eran ajustados a la realidad, cosa que efectivamente dispuso este en forma provisoria, aunque la medida quedó firme en los hechos. Todo el proceso arroja luz sobre el giro atlántico de la economía rioplatense, del que el obligado monopolio santafesino constituyó un síntoma en medio de la descomposición del “espacio peruano”. También ilustra sobre el funcionamiento interno de las instituciones metropolitanas durante la toma de decisiones.
Presentación dossier Historiadores y escritos autobiográficos: vínculos, lecturas, préstamos, influencias. Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
Authors: Brezzo Liliana M. , Sansón Corbo Tomás
Published: December 2024

Este dosier pretende contribuir al conocimiento sobre la escritura de la historia en Argentina, Uruguay y Paraguay a partir de la experiencia investigadora en archivos personales y el estudio de algunos tipos de escritos autobiográficos de historiadores.