bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THRIVING AS NOVICE LANGUAGE EDUCATORS: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES FOR GLOBAL SUCCESS
Authors: Shafie Latisha Asmaak , Rastom Raisa , Mohd Radzi Nor Azira , Chee Sie Ching , Hajimia Hafizah
Published: July 2024

Navigating the role of novice language educators is an enriching yet complex journey that demands resilience and adaptability. As newcomers to this field, these professionals face numerous challenges that can shape their development as effective language educators while fostering cultural sensitivity and linguistic competence. This study investigates seven language educators at a higher education institution in Malaysia to investigate the key obstacles and the solutions for these obstacles to thrive in their professions as credible language educators. The research employed narrative inquiry as a qualitative research approach. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Three key obstacles include pedagogical skills, classroom management and professional growth. relationships. To tackle the challenges, novice language educators seek guidance from experienced mentors, continuously growing professionally through workshops, conferences, and reflection, and nurturing collaborative networks with colleagues. Implementing these solutions empowers novice language educators to flourish and adequately prepare their learners for success in today’s globalised world. It is recommended that novice language educators implement these solutions for them to flourish as professional language educators and adequately prepare their learners for success in today’s globalised world.
THE INFLUENCE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND READINESS FOR CHANGE ON LANGUAGE EDUCATORS’ WORKPLACE COMMITMENT IN MALAYSIAN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY NETWORK (MTUN)
Authors: Yusuf Afifah Hanani , Ismail Aziah
Published: July 2024

Higher learning institutions aim to ensure continuity and feasibility in the academic sphere for the benefit of academic leaders, language educators, and students. Local governments and international organisations recognise higher learning institutions as contributors to achieving long-term academic aspirations through competent top management and realistic alternatives to current concerns and difficulties. The Malaysian government's educational aspirations require top management to prioritise language educators' potential and improve the language learning environment. Academic leaders are accountable for providing the best academic culture, structure, and environment for language educators, influencing other academic professionals, and aiding the Ministry of Education in raising the standard of language education in Malaysia to a world-class system. The study focuses on determining the level of workplace commitment among Malaysian Technical Universities (MTUN) language educators if their leaders adopt a transformational leadership style. Transformational leaders inspire language educators to prioritise the institution's goals and have a significant impact on their workplace commitment. The study also examines the influence of readiness for change on the relationship between MTUN academic leaders' transformational leadership and MTUN language educators' workplace commitment. The findings from these studies demonstrate that readiness for change mediates the relationship between transformational leadership and language educators' workplace commitment.
SPM LEAVERS; TO STUDY OR NOT TO STUDY?
Authors: Mohd Radzi Nor Azira , Rosaidi Nor Alifah , Abdul Rahman Azhar , Mohamad Sazali Nur Asiah Syafikah , Rastom Raisa
Published: July 2024

This conceptual paper focuses on the issue of students’ motivation in pursuing their education after Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. SPM is an examination system that determines students’ path after completing their studies at the secondary level and a starting point of continuing their studies at the higher education level in Malaysia. It is an exam organised by the Malaysian Examinations Board and categorised as the final test of upper secondary education. Students with good SPM results have more choices and can pursue their tertiary education easily. The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) expressed concern when faced with the challenge of producing skilled workers because nowadays many school leavers are more interested in not continuing their studies. Some claim that students can do better in life even without a bachelor's degree. Parents and teachers need to address this issue as soon as possible and remind students of the importance of education to support their future. Parents should ensure that their children understand the importance of education and show appreciation for knowledge. Teachers should also ensure that their students understand the consequences of their actions and the importance of having a quality education because life is more demanding in the future.
THE FUTURE WORKFORCE: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN ELECTRONIC PACKAGING MATERIALS
Authors: Atiqah A. , Jalar Azman , Abu Bakar Maria , Bahru Raihana , Ansari M.N.M
Published: July 2024

The miniaturization and complexity of electronic devices are driving the demand for innovative electronic packaging materials. However, the current workforce may not be fully prepared for the specific skillset required in this evolving field. This paper explores the crucial role of electronic packaging materials and the knowledge, and skills needed for success in this industry. We propose educational strategies that integrate scientific principles, hands-on activities, and project-based learning to prepare students for careers in electronic packaging materials. The paper acknowledges potential challenges but emphasizes the exciting opportunities for educators and stakeholders to equip the future workforce with the necessary tools for technological advancements in electronics.
FANS PERCEPTIONS TOWARD THE APPLICATION OF VIDEO ASSISTANT REFEREE (VAR) IN FOOTBALL AT STADIUM KUALA LUMPUR
Authors: Radzuwan Radzliyana , Rosdi Muhammad Hafizuddin Mohammad , Abdul Rasid Aida Roha
Published: July 2024

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was introduced in association football in 2018 to assist on-field officials in making potentially game-changing decisions by analysing video evidence in real time. Despite its potential benefits, VAR runs the danger of being misunderstood by fans. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to identify the factors that influence fans positive and negative perceptions of technology utilization in football at Stadium Kuala Lumpur. A total of 452 football fans aged between 18 and above involved in this study by completing a survey questionnaire. The research instrument consisted of two sections namely Section A for the demographic profile of the respondent and Section B for fans perceptions on technology in football. There are 15 items in Section B and they were measured by using the 7 Likert-Scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). All obtained data has been further analysed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 27. Descriptive statistic was utilized to determine perception of the football fans while the inferential statistic (ANOVA) was used to compare between age groups. The findings illustrate that football fans at Stadium Kuala Lumpur showed a positive perception with eight survey items by having a mean value greater than four. There are significant differences between age groups in 10 out of 15 items. Overall, the findings were positive, with younger age groups more positive towards technology than older age groups due to their generation's technology-driven nature. The study findings could enhance and contribute to the expansion of VAR technology's use and its functionality across professional football leagues. Also, provides a valuable and reliable information to the football fans understanding and acceptance.
Frequency of Atypical AVNRT in Patients Presenting with Narrow Complex Tachycardia
Authors: Hameed Ullah  , Nasir Ali  , Romana  , Talia Mansoor  , Muhammad Idrees Khan  , Zahoor Ahmad Khan
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT
Objective: To determine the frequency of atypical AVNRT in patients presenting with Narrow Complex Tachycardia.
Study Design: Descriptive Cross Sectional
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Cardiology, MTI-Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, from March, 2021 to March, 2022.
Methodology: Ninety-three patients of either aged 30 to 80 years diagnosed with narrow complex tachycardia by consultant cardiac electrophysiologist on ECG showing QRS duration of less than 120 milliseconds were included in this study. Patients were managed as per standard protocol which included comprehensive clinical evaluation such as patient history, physical examination and invasive electrophysiological study for the diagnosis and characterization of atypical Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).
Results: A total of ninety-three patients were studied with mean age of 43.08 years (SD = 9.07). Among the participants, 58.1% were male, while 41.9% were female. Majority of patients had Slow-Fast AVNRT (7.5%) followed by Fast-Slow AVNRT (3.2%), and Slow-Slow AVNRT in 2.2% patients.
Conclusion:  This study underscored the importance of gender-specific variations in the prevalence of different AVNRT types and highlighted the impact of gender as a potential influencing factor in the manifestation of specific types of AVNRT within the study population.
Prevalence of Ischemic Versus Hemorrhagic Stroke in Patients Taking Anti-Coagulation Therapy
Authors: Aamer Nasrullah , Nouman Muhammad , Memon Shahid Hussain , Hussain Memon Zaheer , Ahmed Shazia , Saeed Hira
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of ischemic versus hemorrhagic stroke in patients taking anti-coagulation therapy.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional prospective study was conducted at medicine Departments of Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences (PUMHS), for a period of 18 months from September 2021 to January 2023. All the patients taking anti-thrombotic therapy (warfarin, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, or apixaban) were included in this study and their baseline and clinical data were collected. Statistical package for the social sciences version (SPSS v. 26) was used for data entry and data analysis. Chi-square test/fisher’s exact and independent t-test test was used for determination of risk factors associated with hemorrhagic or ischemic strokes. A p value of <0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
RESULTS: A total of 296 patients were enrolled for final analysis. The overall mean age, BMI, and duration of anticoagulation therapy was 62.14±8.44 years, 25.38±3.19 kg/m2, and 8.34±12.51 months. Among all study participants, 57.43% (n = 170) were taking NOACs while 42.56% (n = 126) were taking warfarin. The overall prevalence of stroke was 14.18% (n = 42) and among them hemorrhagic stroke was more common (57.14%, n = 27) than ischemic stroke (35.71%, n = 15). Patients taking NOACs were more likely to have hemorrhagic stroke as compared to ischemic stroke, 74.07% (n = 20/27) and 40.0% (n = 7), respectively, p value <0.001.
CONCLUSION: The risk of stroke is quite high in patients receiving anti-thrombotic therapies. Hemorrhagic stroke is higher in patients receiving NOACs
KEYWORDS: Anti-thrombotic therapy, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, Pakistan
Perancangan Data Warehouse Dalam Mendukung Perusahaan Jasa Pengiriman (PT Tiki Palembang)
Authors: Adrezo Muhammad
Published: July 2024

Peranan teknologi saat ini sangat dibutuhkan oleh suatu organisasi. Data warehouse sebagai salah satu penerapan teknologi juga banyak diadopsi oleh berbagai organisasi untuk meningkatkan kinerja. Dataware house merupakan data yang dibangun untuk membantu menganalisis keadaan suatu organisasi ataupun perusahaan yang mempunyai sifat strategik. Pengembangan data warehouse ini dapat menghasilkan informasi. Informasi yang dihasilkan dari analisis data warehouse membantu pihak pimpinan dalam pengambilan keputusan pengembangan organisasi atau perusahaan. PT TIKI Palembang sebagai satu perusahaan bergerak di bidang jasa pengiriman barang, dalam proses bisnisnya perlu melakukan evaluasi dan monitoring kinerja perusahaan. Untuk itu perlu membangun Data warehouse untuk melakukan evaluasi kinerja dan mempertahankan keunggulan kompetitif perusahaan. Dalam Penelitian ini membangun data warehouse dengan metode nine step Methodology dalam pengembangan data warehouse dalam jasa pengiriman barang. Implementasi datawarehouse ini menggunakan aplikasi Pentaho. Data warehouse yang dibangun dapat memberikan informasi melalui table dan grafik bagi pihak pimpinan tentang kinerja perusahaan.
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Authors: Daftar Isi Cover Dalam dan
Published: July 2024

KINDAI Nomor 2 Tahun 2017 telah terbit pada Tanggal 15 April 2017.
PENGGUNAAN SUZUKI INTERACTIVE BROCHURE (SIB) SEBAGAI PLATFORM PENDUKUNG PENJUALAN MOBIL BAGI SALESMAN
Authors: Banurea Samuel
Published: July 2024

Abstract : The development of Information and Communication Technology in Indonesia is very rapid and itâ€™s seen by PT. Suzuki Indomobil Sales for creating mobile apps that serve as a car sales supporting platform for Salesman. During this time, Salesman using tools, namely brochures to explain the product specification information to consumers. Itâ€™s seen not too effective and efficient because of the limited of brochures that the supply to dealer or the limitations of the production cost of printing brochures at the dealers. With this mobile apps, called Suzuki Interactive Brochure (SIB), Salesman can download this app in their gadget and use it in their daily work. By using the Suzuki Interactive Brochure (SIB) application, Salesman can select the detail product specification, simulation color of the product, the comparison with others Suzuki Products, as well as information about the network of outlets Suzuki 3S (Sales, Service & Spare part) and 1S (Sales) connected with contact dealers and outlets throughout Indonesia. This mobile apps makes salesman and consumers easier, and can save production cost for brochure printing, thus lowering operating costs at the dealership.Â Keywords : Suzuki Interactive Brochure, salesman, mobile appsÂ Abstrak : Perkembangan Teknologi Komunikasi dan Informasi di Indonesia sangat pesat dan hal ini dilihat oleh PT. Suzuki Indomobil Sales untuk menciptakan mobile apps yang berfungsi sebagai platform pendukung penjualan mobil bagi Salesman. Selama ini Salesman menggunakan tools, yaitu brosur untuk menjelaskan informasi spesifikasi produk kepada konsumen. Hal ini dilihat kurang efektif dan efisien karena keterbatasan jumlah brosur yang di supply ke dealer maupun keterbatasan biaya produksi cetak brosur di dealer. Dengan aplikasi Suzuki Interactive Brochure (SIB), Salesman dapat memilih menu detail spesifikasi produk, simulasi warna produk, komparasi dengan produk Suzuki lainnya, serta informasi mengenai jaringan outlet Suzuki 3S (Sales, Service & Sparepart) dan 1S (Sales) yang terhubung dengan contact dealer maupun outlet di seluruh Indonesia. Mobile apps ini memberi kemudahan bagi Salesman dan konsumen, serta dapat menghemat biaya produksi cetak brosur, sehingga menurunkan biaya operasional di dealer.Â Kata Kunci : Suzuki Interactive Brochure, salesman, mobile apps
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DAN PROFESIONALISME GURU MELALUI KUALITAS PENDIDIKAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN ORANG TUA PADA TK SANG PEMIMPIN BANJARMASIN
Authors: Wati Marlina
Published: July 2024

Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the satisfaction of parents of kindergartenâ€™s learning model, teachersâ€™ professionalism and the education quality of kindergarten â€œSang Pemimpinâ€ in Banjarmasin. The research approach using quantitative and descriptive research type. The people samples taken by the formula Isaac and Michael with a sampling error of 10% so in get a sample of 50 people. Techniques of data collection with questionnaires and documentation. validity and reability test using Cronbach Alpha formula, as well as data analysis techniques using univariate analysis of the satisfaction attributes : Analysis by mapping the distribution of frequencies on those aspects of satisfactions. This study indicates that variabel instructional model and teachers professionalism significantly influence on the quality of education, and all of them influence parentsâ€™s satisfaction.Â Keywords:Â  Model of Learning, Teacher Professionalism, Quality Education, Parentsâ€™s Satisfaction Â Abstrak : Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui: 1) kepuasan orang tua terhadap model pembelajaran, Profesionalisme Guru pada TK Sang Pemimpin Banjarmasin, dan kualitas pendidikan TK Sang Pemimpin Banjarmasin. Pendekatan penelitian menggunakan kuantitatif dan jenis penelitian deskriftif. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh orang tua murid TK sang pemimpin sebanyak 150 orang. Sampel di ambil berdasarkan rumus Isaac and Michael dengan sampling error 10%Â  sehingga di dapatkan sampel sejumlah 50 orang. Tehnik pengumpulan data dengan angket dan dokumentasi. Uji Validitas dan uji reabilitas menggunakan rumus Alpha Cronbach, serta tehnik analisis data menggunakan Univariate analysis of the satisfaction atributes yaitu analisis dengan memetakan distribusi frekuensi pada aspek-aspek kepuasan. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel Model Pembelajaran dan Variabel Profesionalisme Guru berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kualitas Pendidikan, dan semua variabel tersebut berpengaruh terhadapÂ  Kepuasan Orang Tua.Â Kata Kunci :Â  Model Pembelajaran, Profesionalisme Guru, Kualitas Pendidikan, Kepuasan Orang Tua.
PENGARUH DISTRIBUSI, LAYANAN PURNA JUAL, CITRA MEREK DAN FANATISME MEREK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN MOBIL MEREK TOYOTA DI BANJARMASIN
Authors: Asy'ari Abul Hasan
Published: July 2024

Abstrak : Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh variabel Distribusi,Layanan Purna Jual, Citra Merek dan Fanatisme Merek terhadap KeputusanPembelian mobil merek Toyota. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian korelasionaldengan populasi adalah seluruh masyarakat yang memiliki dan menggunakan mobilToyota yang memenuhi syarat sebabagai responden. Sampel dalam penelitian iniadalah 100 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1). Seacara simultanvariabel Distribusi, Layanan Purna Jual, Citra Merek dan Fanatisme Merekberpengaruh signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian. (2). Secara parsial variabelDistribusi, Layanan Purna Jual, Dan Citra Merek,tidak berpengaruh signifikanterhadap Keputusan Pembelian, Sedangkan variabel Fanatisme Merek berpengaruhsignifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian.Kata Kunci: distribusi, layanan purna jual, citra merek, fanatisme merek,keputusan pembelian, Toyota
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Authors: Daftar Isi Cover Dalam dan
Published: July 2024

KINDAI Nomor 4 Tahun 2017 telah terbit pada Tanggal 15 Oktober 2017
PENGARUH PENERAPAN PRINSIP- PRINSIP GOOD GOVERNANCE DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP EFEKTIVITAS KERJA PEGAWAI KEMENTERIAN AGAMA KABUPATEN BANJAR
Authors: Dimyati Dimyati
Published: July 2024

Abstract: This study aims to identify the influence of good governance principlesapplications and organizational culture on employees’ work effectiveness on BanjarRegency Religious Affairs Ministry. The research method was quantitative.The numbers of samples were 57 people. The data analysis technique was multiplelinear regressions. The results of this study showed that good governance principlesapplications and organizational culture have influences on employees’ workeffectiveness.Keywords: good governance, organizational culture, works effectiveness.Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan prinsipprinsip good governance dan budaya organisasi terhadap efektivitas kerja pegawai Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Banjar. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif. Sampel berjumlah 57 orang. Teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel penerapan prinsip-prinsip good governance dan budaya organisasi berpengaruh terhadap efektivitas kerja pegawai.Kata Kunci: good governance, budaya organisasi, efektivitas kerja
PENGARUH FAKTOR-FAKTOR FUNDAMENTAL TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM (STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN SUB SEKTOR PERTAMBANGAN BATUBARA YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2012-2015)
Authors: Nurriqli Arifia , Sofyan Sany
Published: July 2024

Abstract: This research was conducted to determine the influence of Debt to Equi-ty Ratio (DER), Return on Equity (ROE), Net Profit Margin (NPM), Earning per Share (EPS), and Price to Book Value (PBV) impact on stock prices corporate listed as subsectors of coal mining. The samples are 13 companies listed in subsector coal mining years 2012-2015. In the study consisted of a variable DER, ROE, NPM, EPS and PBV as an independent variable and share price as depen-dent variable. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis. This research using SPSS software version 23. The results showed that partially the variable DER, ROE, NPM, EPS, PBV effect on stock price. All variables simultaneously affect the stock price. Variables that most dominant influence on stock prices is EPS. Keywords: DER, ROE, NPM, EPS, PBV, stock price Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Return on Equity (ROE), Net Profit Margin (NPM), Earning per Share (EPS), dan Price to Book Value (PBV) terhadap harga saham perusahaan subsektor pertambangan batubara yang terdaftar. Sampel adalah 13 perusahaan yang terdaftar di subsektor pertambangan batubara tahun 2012-2015. Dalam pene-litian ini variabel yang diteliti terdiri dari DER, ROE, NPM, EPS dan PBV se-bagai variabel independen dan harga saham sebagai variabel dependen.Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Penelitian ini menggunakan software SPSS versi 23. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa se-cara parsial variabel DER, ROE, NPM, EPS, PBV berpengaruh pada harga saham. Semua variabel secara simultan mempengaruhi harga saham. Variabel yang ber-pengaruh paling dominan terhadap harga saham adalah EPS. Kata Kunci: DER, ROE, NPM, EPS, PBV, harga saham
HUBUNGAN FAKTOR KEPUASAN KERJA DENGAN KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA DINAS PENDIDIKAN KOTA BANJARBARU
Authors: Abdurrakhman Muhammad Zaid
Published: July 2024

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to find a significant relationship between job satisfaction with employees performance at the Banjarbaru City Education Department. To prove the variable relationship in bivariate, the variable relationship tested by t test that measures whether or not a significant in the independent variable partially on performance. It turned out that based on the results of data processing through SPSS with t test that job satisfaction has a significant level of Y under 0,05 and was found the t count with the significant level of 0,238. Thus, it can be said that job satisfaction has a significant relationship with performance. Keywords: job satisfaction, performance. Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian yang ingin dicapai adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan yang signifikan antara Kepuasan kerja dengan kinerja pegawai pada Dinas Pendidik-an Kota Banjarbaru. Untuk membuktikan hubungan variable secara bivariate dilaku-kan pengujian dengan uji t yang mengukur signifikan tidaknya variabel bebas secara parsial terhadap kinerja. Ternyata berdasarkan hasil olah data melalui SPSS dengan uji t kepuasan kerja memiliki level signifikan dengan Y di bawah 0.05 dan ditemukan thitung dengan level signifikan sebesar 0.238. Dengan demikian, dapatlah dikatakan bahwa kepuasan kerja memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan kinerja. Kata Kunci: kepuasan kerja, kinerja.
PENGARUH PEMBEKALAN TEORI, FASILITAS BELAJAR DAN PRAKTEK KERJA INDUSTRI TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN SISWA SMK KARYA KECAMATAN KAHAYAN HILIR KABUPATEN PULANG PISAU
Authors: Yonethae Yonethae
Published: July 2024

Abstract: This study aims to analyze the effect of theory provisioning, learning and industry work practices toward students’ skills work SMK Karya Pulang Pisau. This research was designed as an explanatory research. The research model are multiple linear regression. The population is the entire of SMK Karya Pulang Pisau teachers with saturated sampling technique that is 30. The data collection is done by distributing questionnaires, documentation and observation. The results showed that: theory provisioning, learning facilities, industrial work practices have influence on Students Skills of SMK Karya Pulang Pisau. Keywords: theory provisioning, learning facilities, industrial work practice, student skills Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pembekalan teori, fasilitas belajar dan Praktek Kerja Industri terhadap keterampilan siswa SMK Karya Kecamatan Kahayan Hilir Kabupaten Pulang Pisau. Penelitian ini dirancang sebagai explanatory research. Adapun model yang dipakai adalah model analisis regresi linear berganda. Populasi adalah seluruh guru di SMK Negeri 1 Kahayan Hilir Kabupaten Pulang Pisau dengan teknik sampel jenuh yaitu 30 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara membagikan kuesioner, dokumentasi dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pembekalan teori, fasilitas belajar, praktek kerja industri memiliki berengaruh terhadap Keterampilan Siswa SMK Karya Pulang Pisau. Kata Kunci: pembekalan teori, fasilitas belajar, praktek kerja industri keterampilan siswa
Tratamiento de la disfunción eréctil con sildenafil en hombres con falla renal crónica
Authors: Bustamante Aníbal , Restrepo César Augusto
Published: July 2024

Objetivos: evaluar la incidencia de disfunción eréctil en nuestra población de pacientes con falla renal crónica en tratamiento hemodialítico, y valorar en la población afectada la respuesta al medicamento sildenafil.
Métodos: todos los hombres que asistían al programa de hemodiálisis (42) de nuestra unidad renal se interrogaron respecto a su interés de participar en este trabajo, 30 estuvieron de acuerdo, ocho se descartaron por presentar enfermedad asociada que contraindicaba el uso del sildenafil, a los 22 restantes se les aplicó el índice internacional de función eréctil versión abreviada (IIEF-5), de los cuales 16 (72%) presentaron disfunción eréctil y a ellos se les administró el medicamento sildenafil por 12 semanas (previa autorización por escrito) a una dosis máxima de 50 mgs/día y no más de tres veces por semana ni menos de una.
Resultados: dos pacientes no completaron el tiempo estipulado ni la dosis sugerida y por lo tanto se excluyeron del informe final, la edad promedio de los pacientes fue de 53 años, tiempo promedio en hemodiálisis 17.9 meses y kt/v 1.32, la etiología de la falla renal crónica fue desconocida en 7.1%, nefropatía obstructiva 7.1%, por ácido úrico 7.1%, diabética 21.4%, glomerulopatía primaria 14% y nefropatía hipertensiva en 42.9% de los pacientes. El IIFE-5 demostró disfunción eréctil leve a moderada en 28.5% de los pacientes en hemodiálisis, moderada en 44% y severa en 28.5%; posterior al uso del sildenafil la disfunción eréctil fue leve en 35% de los pacientes y ausente en 65% restante. Los únicos efectos colaterales informados fueron calor facial, dispepsia y priapismo.
Conclusiones: 72% de los pacientes con falla renal crónica presentaron en nuestra unidad renal disfunción eréctil de algún grado, en ellos el medicamento sildenafil ofreció excelentes resultados y fue muy bien tolerado, la ausencia de un grupo control y el número bajo de pacientes obligan a mirar con cautela los resultados expuestos.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DO PERFIL DOS TRABALHADORES DO SETOR DE TURISMO NO NORDESTE
Authors: Dos Santos Luma Marinho , Macêdo Leticia Carvalho , Guimarães Carla Regina Ferreira Freire
Published: July 2024

O presente trabalho visa analisar o perfil dos trabalhadores no setor de turismo na Região Nordeste do Brasil, descrevendo e comparando as diferenças apresentadas de acordo com o gênero e cor, para o ano de 2022. A metodologia baseou-se na coleta dos microdados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios Contínua (PNADC) para as Atividades Características do Turismo (ACTs), e posteriormente realizou-se a leitura e catalogação dos mesmos através do Software Estatístico Stata. Em sequência realizou-se a análise descritiva correlacionando a empregabilidade nas ACTs de acordo com os gêneros e cor, em conjunto com as variáveis de instrução, formalidade e informalidade e remuneração, a fim de compreender melhor o segmento da empregabilidade turística na região analisada. Os dados obtidos indicaram que os homens apresentaram um maior rendimento salarial no setor turístico: os homens autodeclarados pardos tiveram rendimento salarial superior, em média, de R$ 413,34 comparado às mulheres. Ao analisar a remuneração por estados do Nordeste, notou-se que os indivíduos autodeclarados pretos recebem uma remuneração média inferior à remuneração recebida por brancos e amarelos, o que denota extrema desigualdade salarial por cor.
Genetic variability of grapevine Pinot gris virus (GPGV) in an organically cultivated vineyard in Hungary
Authors: SÁRAY Réka , SZATHMÁRY Erzsébet , PINCZÉS Dóra , ALMÁSI Asztéria , DEÁK Tamás , PALKOVICS László , SALÁNKI Katalin
Published: July 2024

Grapevine Pinot gris virus (GPGV) is a recently identified trichovirus infecting grapevines. Despite wide distribution, there is limited available information on epidemiology, transmission, and associated symptoms of grapevine leaf mottling and deformation. Occurrence and genetic diversity of GPGV variants were surveyed in an organically cultivated Hungarian vineyard that was planted between 1996 and 2014. Sequence analysis demonstrated the widespread presence and high variability of GPGV, and according to phylogenetic analyses, the Hungarian virus isolates were classified into three groups. Most of the identified variants clustered with the representative asymptomatic isolates, but all isolates from one grapevine cultivar grouped with representative isolates of clade B. Furthermore, one isolate clustered with representative isolates of clade C, and the identified clade C variant had previously undescribed polymorphisms.
Promoting Professional Wellbeing in an Emancipatory Perspective. A Research-Training Experience among Professionals Working with Vulnerable Children and their Families
Authors: Bobbo Natascia , Ius Marco , Rigoni Paola
Published: July 2024

Although most professionals who have chosen to work with children and families living in vulnerable situations are motivated by a genuine desire to care for people, when they go through some emotionally challenging experiences, they are also exposed to various syndromes such as compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout. The aim of this article is to present a research-training course that has been implemented to promote greater professional wellbeing and the co-construction of supportive working communities among social work professionals. In line with a critical-emancipatory approach, a research-training pathway was chosen, which also allowed the outcomes of the pathway to be evaluated using qualitative interviews and validated tests. The study involved 75 professionals from central-northern Italy. The analysis of the data collected showed that workshops and various activities proposed gave the professionals the opportunity to share their vulnerability with others, and to feel a greater sense of belonging to a supportivecommunity.
“Niente serre, voglio fare la cheffa”. La vita quotidiana dei bambini e delle bambine in contesti di marginalità
Authors: Bocchieri Davide , Bove Chiara
Published: July 2024

Based on an ethnographic case study of children’s everyday life in the Ragusan “Fascia trasformata” (Sicily), the paper proposes a reflection on children’s everyday life in contexts of marginality and spatial and cultural segregation, exploring some dynamics of resistance and children’s agency. It examines three pedagogical issues, which are crucial for preventing and combating inequalities from an early age: namely, tactics of resistance to the idea of a future determined by the family, the complexity of the relationship with the school, and forms of “sibling caregiving”.
Calculation the Excess Lifetime Lung Cancer Risk and Human Health Risk Assessment by Inhalation of Radon Gas in the Health Centers of Al–Hay City in Wasit, Iraq Using LR-115 Detector
Authors: Mdekil Abdullah Swadi , Al-Mayah Wisam Thamer , Al-Tmemy Wisam Basim
Published: July 2024

In this paper, the technology used to measure radon concentrations in 8 health centers of Al- Hay city in Wasit, Iraq (December 2019) is one of the types of solid state nuclear track detectors, LR-115. After that, the annual effective dose rate and the excess lifetime cancer risk were calculated for the selected positions in the study area. The detectors were exposed to radon for 45 days, the etched detectors, using an optical microscope, to calculate the track densities, essentially depend on the alpha ray emitted from radon which later on easy converted to radon concentration values. Radon concentration ranges are from (183.47±22.93 to 17.15±2.14) Bq/m3 with a mean of (100.483Bq/m3), which lower than the appropriate radon levels recommended by ICRP "International Commission on Radiological Protection". The readings of "Excess Lifetime Cancer Risk" (ELCR), which ranges from 3.9 ×10-3 to 8.05 ×10-3 with an average value of 0.53% showing that human health is not under risk even it does not develop any lung cancer while human inhale the radon.
Molecular Crossfires between Inflammasome Signalling and Dietary Small Molecule Inhibitors in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Implications for Medical Nutrition Therapy
Authors: Olufunso Adeoye Bayo , David Adeoye Ayodeji , Phillips Akano Oyedayo , Bangsi Achor Cornilluis , Olajoju Olatinwo Mercy , Oluwadunsin Adebayo Iyanuoluwa , Babatunde Osundina Oluwaseun , Olub Akinnawo Omowumi
Published: July 2024

Neurodegenerative disorders are a range of debilitating conditions that manifest due to the progressive loss of neuronal cells in specific brain regions. Current therapeutic options are less than adequate in many respects. Protein misfolding and aggregation are hallmarks of the most common neurodegenerative disorders. Consequently, they elicit cellular homeostasis disruption, synaptic connection loss, and subsequent cellular apoptosis. In recent years, research has increasingly linked dysregulated inflammatory responses mediated by the inflammasome complex to several neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Epilepsy, Huntington’s disease, Autism, stroke etc. The inflammasome is a cytosolic multiprotein complex that is essential for innate immunity. Microglia are the primary cells expressing inflammasomes in the central nervous system, although astrocytes, neurons, and infiltrating myeloid cells can also express and activate inflammasomes. Regrettably, dysregulated inflammasome signaling upregulates the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, as well as activating caspase-1. This process contributes to the continuation of neuroinflammation and subsequent damage to neurons. In this review of existing literatures, we collated empirical evidences about various inflammasome signaling pathways in selected neurological disorders. Majorly, we emphasised their influence on the advancement of diseases and neuronal cell death. Available empirical data showed that dietary small molecule inhibitors offer multi-targeted interactions to inhibit inflammasome signalling and upstream neuroinflammation. Notably, the baseline mechanisms involve suppression of free radicals, downregulating NF-κB and NLRP3 oligomerization, activating anti-inflammatory pathways, reducing ER stress, and modulating the Nrf2-ARE pathway. This shows promise for developing innovative medical nutrition therapies for various neurological conditions.
Effect of Particle Swarm Optimization Convolutional Neural Network in An Iris Recognition System
Authors: C. Okedunmade Opemipo , O. Afolabi Adeolu , A. Gbadamosi Omoniyi , T. Adedeji Oluyinka , O. Makinde Bukola , S. Falohun Adeleye.
Published: July 2024

An iris recognition system based on Convolutional Neural Network with Particle Swarm Optimization (CNN-PSO) was developed to improve the identified hitches in the existing systems. Iris images of 150 and 108 persons were acquired from LAUIRIS (Nigeria) and CASIA (China) respectively. The images were resized and cropped after which Hough transform was used for effective localization of the iris region and normalised using Daugman’s rubber sheet model, while an efficient Cumulative Sum-based analysis method was used to extract discriminative features from the normalised iris images after which the iris code was generated. The iris code generated in a vector form was optimised with PSO after which they are fed into Convolutional neural network; the same procedure was engaged during enrolment and authentication to generate the iris template. Euclidean distance was used for decision making on test sample template and stored template. The system was implemented with MATLAB R2013a. The performance of the developed system was evaluated on LAURIS and CASIA, and compared with the existing systems (CNN, BPNN-PSO and BPNN) using False Acceptance Rate (FAR), False Rejection Rate (FRR) and Recognition Rate (RR). CNN-PSO has the highest recognition rate of 98.67% and 97.22% for LAUIRIS and CASIA respectively among the systems which showed an improvement over other three recognition technique. The developed CNN-PSO has not only produced an improved Iris recognition system over the others, with the highest recognition rate for both datasets but it also provides a significant recognition rate of black Iris images despite the limitations identified with black Iris images in separating Iris image from other part of the eyes. The developed technique can be applied to various field of life like security, surveillance systems.
Prevalence of Malnutrition and its Association with Early Outcomes among Adult Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery Admitted at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania
Authors: Kilasi Jacqueline , Jotham Seth , Kotecha Vihar , Chalya Philipo
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Malnutrition is an emerging but neglected problem in hospitalized surgical patients which contributes significantly to the adverse postoperative outcomes. However, in most of our settings; patients scheduled for abdominal surgeries are not routinely assessed for nutritional status rendering difficultness in mitigating the avoidable predicaments. Objective: To determine the prevalence of malnutrition and its association with the early outcomes among patients undergoing abdominal surgery at Bugando Medical Centre (BMC), Mwanza, Tanzania. Methods: This was a prospective longitudinal study involving adult patients who underwent abdominal surgeries at BMC from January 2023 to June 2023. Nutritional status assessment was done according to the Nutrition Risk Screening tool (NRS-2002). Results: The overall prevalence of malnutrition was found to be 51.8%. Complication and mortality rates were 25.4% and 8.3% respectively. The overall length of hospital stay ranged from 5 days to 14 days (median of 9 days). Preoperative malnutrition was found to be statistically significant associated with early postoperative complications (OR=4.1, 95% [2.0-8.2], p-value< 0.001), prolonged Length of hospital stay (LOS) (OR=2.5, 95% [1.4-5.8], p-value = 0.003) and mortality (OR=4.6, 95% [2.5-11.2], p-value < 0.001). Furthermore, preoperative malnutrition significantly predicted surgical site infections (OR=2.2, 95% [1.0-4.8], p-value =0.047) and anastomotic leakage (OR=3.1, 95% [1.1-8.9], p-value =0.035). Conclusion: Preoperative malnutrition is a significant and independent risk factor for postoperative complications, prolonged hospital stay and mortality following abdominal surgery. This study emphasizes the need for routine assessment of nutritional status using a validated tool preoperatively so as to draft a nutrition care strategy to prevent postoperative malnutrition-related adverse outcomes.
Application Lemongrass Extract (Cymbopogon citratus Dc) Against Mortality Death of Termites (Macrotermes gilvus Hagen) With Several Application Techniques
Authors: Yazid Abu
Published: July 2024

Lemongrass is a plant that contains citronellal, geraniol, and other compounds which are known to increase termite mortality. This research aims to determine the most effective concentration of lemongrass extract on termite mortality using several application techniques. The method used in this research was a Factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD), with 3 replications where: Treatment factor I used lemongrass extract application. This treatment consists of 10 combinations and in 1 treatment unit there are 30 termites ( Macrotermes gilvus Hagen), so the total is 900 termites. The parameters observed were the percentage of termite mortality (%) and termite activity after application with 3 categories: 1=Alive actively moving; 2=Alive not actively moving; 3=Dead, so the data was analyzed using the Variety Print Analysis Method and Kruskal Wallis Analysis. Significant data analysis results will be followed by the Duncan Mean Range Test (DMRT) at ɑ=5%. The results of the study showed that the application of lemongrass extract (Cymbopogon citrates DC) 100g/l of water was significant in reducing termite (Macrotermes gilvus Hagen) mortality by up to 95% on day 7. The effectiveness of the feeding technique was not significantly different from the spraying technique in reducing actual mortality to 85.44 %. The interaction between the application of lemongrass extract (Cymbopogon citratus DC) 100g/liter of water and the application technique did not significantly reduce the mortality of termites ( Macrotermes gilvus Hagen)
Effect of Bee Bread (Perga) on Histopathological Changes and Immunohistochemical Expression of Apoptosis Markers in the Kidney of Rats Exposed to Cadmium
Authors: Yaman Turan , Akkoyun Turan , Keleş Ömer Faruk , Bayramoğlu Akkoyun Mahire
Published: July 2024

Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental and industrial pollutant that causes toxicity in various organs in humans and animals. Bee bread (perga) is a natural flavonoid with a wide range of pharmacological properties. This study was conducted to examine the effects of perga on Cd-induced nephrotoxicity. Thirty-two male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, as the Control group, Cd group (5 mg/kg/day, orally), Perga group (0.5 g/kg/day, orally), and Cd + Perga group. At the end of the 28-day experiment, kidney tissue samples were taken and histopathological, immunohistochemical, and biochemical analyses were performed. Histopathologically, severe tubular and glomerular damage occurred as a result of Cd exposure in the Cd group. Immunohistochemically, there was an increase in caspas-3 and Bax expression in the renal tissue in the Cd group. According to the biochemical results, while the catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase antioxidant enzyme levels decreased in the Cd group, and the malondialdehyde levels increased. However, most of the above-mentioned Cd-induced changes were attenuated by treatment with perga in the Perga + Cd group. In conclusion, perga supplementation may alleviate Cd-induced renal injury through inhibition of apoptosis in renal tissue.
Pekinez Irkı Bir Köpekte Eklampsi Olgusu
Authors: Güneş Almina , Katanalp Ömer Faruk , Çakmak Besra , Yetüt Narin Nebahat
Published: July 2024

Eklampsi kan kalsiyum seviyesindeki düşüşten kaynaklanan akut ve ölümcül olabilen metabolik bir hastalıktır. Eklampside ilk gözlenen semptomlar huzursuzluk, aşırı agresyon ve buna bağlı davranışlar olup takiben sallantılı yürüyüş, dispne, hipersalivasyon, hipertermi, taşikardi, konvülziyon ve ataksi gözlenebilmektedir. Bu vakada pekinez ırkı bir köpekte doğumdan sonra şekillenen eklampsinin klinik, laboratuvar bulguları ve tedavi sürecinde edilen deneyimlerin bildirilmesi amaçlandı. Araştırma materyalini Dicle Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Hayvan Hastanesi’ne inapetenz ve konvülziyon şikâyetleri ile getirilen pekinez ırkı dişi bir köpek oluşturdu. Klinik muayenede taşikardi, taşipne, hipersalivasyon, trismus, ayağa kalkamama ile mukoza ve konjunktivaların hiperemik görünüşte olduğu belirlenirken rektal sıcaklık ise 40.2 °C olarak tespit edildi. Tam kan sayımı ve serum biyokimyasal analiz sonuçlarına ait bazı parametrelerin referans aralıklarda olmadığı tespit edildi. Eklampsi tanısı konularak tedavisine başlanan köpeğe subkutan kafein, intravenöz kalsiyum ve %5 dekstroz uygulandı. Tedavinin ikinci gününde yapılan fiziksel muayenede ise klinik iyileşme ile hematolojik ve serum biyokimyasal parametrelerin referans aralıklarda olduğu tespit edilerek tedavi sonlandırıldı.
Fusarium fujikuroi, Mucor racemosus: Sultan Papağanı (Nymphicus hollandicus)
Authors: Öztürk Köse Senem , Boynukara Banur , Bıyık Hacı Halil
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışmada iştahsızlık, kilo kaybı ve dışkıda kötü koku şikayetleri ile getirilen Sultan papağanının (Nymphicus hollandicus Kerr, 1972) dışkı örneği mikolojik yönden incelenmiştir. Dışkı örneğinin aseptik şartlarda seri dilüsyonları yapılarak Dichloran Rose-Bengal Chloramphenicol Agar (DRBC) ve kanlı agar besiyerlerine inokülasyonu yapılmıştır. İnkübasyon sonrası örnekler saf koloniler olarak ayrılmış ve bu saf kolonilerden morfolojik, mikroskobik ve moleküler tanımlamalar yapılmıştır. Moleküler tanımlamalarda fenol-kloroform izoamilalkol DNA izolasyon yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Fungus DNA’larından PCR amplikasyonu Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Biyoloji Bölümü Mikrobiyoloji Laboratuvarında ve hizmet alımı olarak ticari firmalarda yaptırılmıştır. Sekanslama hizmetleri Innopenta Biyoteknoloji ve Macrogen Europe tarafından yapılmıştır. ITS1 (50-TCCGTAGGTGAACCTGCGG-30) / ITS4 (50-TCCTCCGCTTATTGATATGC-30) primerleri kullanılmıştır. Fungusların tanımlanmasında nBLAST programı kullanılmış ve genetik benzerlik oranlarına göre türler eşleştirilmiştir. Sekans sonuçları GenBank sisteminde kayıt altına alınmış ve kültür koleksiyonuna eklenmiştir. Moleküler çalışmalar sonrasında Fusarium fujikuroi HBF578, Mucor racemosus HBB579 suşları tanımlanmıştır. Literatür çalışmaları incelendiğinde Fusarium fujikuroi HBF578 suşunun Sultan papağanı’ndan daha önce izole edilmediği ilk kez bu çalışmada raporlandığı görülmüştür.
The Impacts of The Earthquake on The Cardiovascular System
Authors: Turgay Yıldırım Özge , Laflı Tunay Demet , Turgay Ayşegül
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Various physiological and psychological effects of earthquakes can be seen on the human body, even without a direct physical impact from the earthquake. Both the experience of the earthquake process and the earthquake-related subsequent life changes cause stress through the activation of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems in the body. This stress can affect various physiological processes, including the cardiovascular system. In this review, the effect of earthquakes on the cardiovascular system was aimed to be discussed in line with the available evidence.
Discussion: There are studies showing that natural events such as earthquakes increase the incidence of adverse cardiac events, such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, hypertension, and sudden cardiac death, or cause existing cardiac diseases to worsen during these periods. However, there are also some evidences with conflicting results. Therefore, the effect of earthquakes on cardiovascular diseases has not been clearly demonstrated yet.
Conclusion: Even survivors of earthquakes without physical injury are exposed to stress secondary to both internal and external factors. Studies indicate that individuals who are involved in the earthquake process may have adverse effects on cardiovascular health in the short and long term. Therefore, it is important to take necessary precautions and create appropriate conditions, especially in people with cardiovascular disease.