bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tradisi Ingkung pada pernikahan di desa Sei Kamah kabupaten Asahan
Authors: Islaini Sri Indah , Naldo Jufri , Yasmin Nabila
Published: May 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis sejarah tradisi ingkung dalam pernikahan masyarakat jawa di desa sei kamah kabupaten asahan dan apa makna tradisi ingkung bagi yang melaksanakannya. Metode pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan sejarah, teknik pengumpulan data dapat dilakukan dengan 3 tahap yaitu: Observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan antropologi budaya yang merupakan cara hidup sekelompok masyarakat berupa tingkah laku, kepercayaan, nilai-nilai dan simbol-simbol yang mereka terima dan wariskan melalui proses komunikasi dari satu generasi ke generasi berikutnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tradisi Ingkung telah ada sejak lama di wilayah Jawa dan setelah masyarakat Jawa bertransmigrasi ke wilayah Sumatera, tradisi tersebut berkembang dan bertahan secara turun temurun hingga terus dilakukan hingga saat ini. Tradisi Ingkung mempunyai makna dan maksud yang baik yaitu sebagai wujud mohon syafaat kepada Nabi dan selalu mengikuti ajaran Rasul serta wujud zikir diri untuk selalu bersujud memohon ampun dan pertolongan hanya kepada Allah SWT.
Modernizing Zakat in Indonesia, from Masdar Farid Mas'udi, Safwan Idris, and Didin Hafidhuddin
Authors: Nasution Juliana , Nasution Muhammad Idris , Murtadla Abdullah Alfikri
Published: May 2024

Zakat as a scientific and teaching discourse has undergone modernization. However, the pattern of modernization itself is not uniform. This article will describe three patterns of efforts to modernize zakat in Indonesia through the thoughts of three figures, namely Masdar Farid Mas'udi, Safwan Idris and Didin Hafidhuddin. This research is qualitative and literary in nature in the scope of studying figures' thoughts using a historical-sociological approach.  Data was taken from the three main books of the figures, then analyzed using descriptive, synthetic and comparative analysis techniques which focused on categorical analysis. The results of this research show that the three figures offer modernization of zakat related to understanding the concept of zakat, sources of zakat, distribution of zakat, the relationship between tax and zakat, and modernization of zakat institutions. Masdar modernized zakat by reconstructing the concept of zakat, by reconstructing the concepts of qath'i-zhanni and sunnah-hadith. The criticism is mainly related to taxes, which do not have the spirit of zakat. Safwan Idris is trying to reform the management of zakat and understand zakat as sunnatullah, not as sunnatul-insan. Didin Hafidhuddin responded to the modernization of zakat by expanding zakat sources based on a modern economy. Their thoughts are quite relevant in the current development of zakat management in Indonesia, although not all of their thoughts have been accommodated.
Efforts to Save the Universe: Muhammadiyah's Concern for the Environment
Authors: Harimurti Shubhi Mahmashony , Alam Shahbaz
Published: May 2024

Muhammadiyah as a part of the civilization has a responsibility to spread the mercy. The organization that founded by KH Ahmad Dahlan is not carrying the theme "Efforts to Save the Universe" for its 111th anniversary in 2023 without reason. This is because the universe is not fine. Especially the natural environment. The proof is the waste emergency, the prolonged impact of El Niño, forest fires, and the never-ending haze. These are the problems of this research. Collective efforts as the solutions are needed to resolve these problems. Muhammadiyah as a preaching movement of amar ma'ruf nahi munkar takes a role in caring for the environment. This research has some contributions. They are as a lesson learnt for another communities and the implementation of Fikih Biah. The purpose of this article is to analyze the realization of efforts to save the universe. The method used is literature research. Some literatures are used to reveal the role of Muhammadiyah to reach the good society (khairu ummah). Water jurisprudence, disaster jurisprudence, Global Forum for Climate Change, and a lot of communities empowering are the evidences of Muhammadiyah commitment to save this universe. The conclusion of this research that include in Muhammadiyah efforts is felt in adding environmental awareness, switching consumption behavior, and developing the quality of life of local socities.
FORCE ANALYSIS OF THE BENDING PROCESS OF THE WORKPIECE BY COPIER
Authors:   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kuzio Ihor , Sholoviy Yurii ,   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Maherus Nadiia ,   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Maherus Bohdan ,   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: May 2024

The goal of the work is to develop a mathematical model of a workpiece bending process by copier to determine the necessary parameters of the process and increase its efficiency. Significance. The quality of the process of workpiece bending by copier depends on many factors and is accompanied by both elastic and plastic deformations. Therefore, a mathematical description and analysis of the workpieces is an urgent issue, because it will allow to justify the parameters of the process and increase its efficiency. Method. The dependence between stresses and strains was used for an analysis of the bending process, instead of Hooke's law. Since there is a linear stressed and a volumetric deformed state for the narrow workpiece, then, according to the assumption of the flat cross-sections, a relative deformation of the arbitrary fiber is a linear function of its movement from a neutral layer. It was determined a bending moment in the section of the workpiece having the curvature radius of the neutral layer and considered the equilibrium of the workpiece bent element from the last point of contact with the copier to the point of a force application. As a result, a system of equations was obtained that eliminates the task of elastic-plastic deformation of the workpiece. Results. Using the mathematical model of the workpiece bending process by copier allows to determine the necessary parameters of the process, in particular, the clamping force, the size of which, in addition to other factors, is significantly influenced by the gap, with the increase of which the value of the clamping force will decrease. Scientific novelty. Mathematical dependencies have been established to determine the main parameters of the workpiece bending process by copier. Practical significance. The results of mathematical modelling will allow to increase the efficiency and quality of that process
FEATURES OF VIBRATION DAMPERS APPLICATION IN THE DESIGN OF VIBRATION-RESISTANT METAL CUTTING TOOLS
Authors:   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Novitskyi Yurii , Novitskyi Maksym ,   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lytvyniak Yaroslav ,   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: May 2024

Dry and viscous friction is used as a damper of oscillation energy in the construction of metal-cutting tools. A mathematical model of a two-mass oscillatory scheme of the insert of an assembled milling cutter was developed and studied, one of the masses of which models the clamped part of the insert - a press connection with dry friction, and the other - the cantilever part, which is subject to self-oscillations that are possible in the process of metal cutting. The influence of dry friction in the press joint of the insert on the amplitude of resonant oscillations of the cutter and the part was analyzed. The possibility of reducing the magnitude of the cutter's self-oscillations is demonstrated by selecting the most suitable parameters for the press connection of inserts with the body of the assembled milling cutter. The influence of internal viscous friction in materials with a high level of energy damping on the amplitude of self-oscillations of the cutter was evaluated and the possibility of their use in the design of a vibration-resistant metal-cutting tool was considered.
ANALYSIS OF THERMODYNAMIC, STRESS-STRAIN, AND LOADED STATES OF CHROMIUM-NICKEL ALLOY WORKPIECES USING MACHINING PROCESS SIMULATION IN ADVANTAGE SOFTWARE
Authors:   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Stupnytskyy Vadym , Prodanchuk Oleh ,   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies
Published: May 2024

Machining difficult-to-cut materials, which include most high-alloy chromium-nickel steels and alloys, requires optimization of cutting parameters, correct application of tool materials, cutting blade geometry, etc. The particular relevance of a scientifically based analysis in addressing these issues is due to the large costs incurred in machining products made from such materials. The possibilities of experimental research to provide correct technological recommendations are quite limited. Instead, analytical modeling is imperfect due to the complexity of formalizing dynamic processes accompanied by fast-moving power, thermodynamic, and stress-strain phenomena. An effective research mechanism is simulation modeling of the cutting process of a hard-to-machine material (including in the AdvantEdge software). The article presents an analysis of the results of simulation studies of the influence of the main parameters of machining (depth and cutting speed) on the formation of power, thermodynamic, and stress-strain (including residual) parameters formed during cutting of chromium-nickel alloy Inconel IN 718. This analysis allows us to conclude the feasibility of choosing cutting parameters to ensure the effective performance properties of products made of this material
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Jasa Layanan Internet di PT Semesta Multitekno Indonesia
Authors: Sukmawati Yogi , Panduardi Farizqi , Febrita Ruth Ema , Umam Khoirul , Rini Eka Mistiko
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini membahas pengembangan sistem informasi manajemen jasa layanan internet di PT Semesta Multitekno Indonesia untuk mengatasi tantangan yang dihadapi terkait pengaduan pelanggan dan pembayaran pada loket. Dalam penelitian ini, dirumuskan tiga masalah utama yaitu pengembangan sistem informasi, penanganan pengaduan pelanggan, dan pengurangan biaya cetak tagihan pembayaran. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan sistem yang efisien, mendokumentasikan penanganan pengaduan pelanggan, dan mengurangi biaya operasional. Pengembangan sistem informasi manajemen pada penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan RAD. Batasan penelitian ini mencakup fokus pada pengelolaan pengaduan dan pembayaran loket dengan pengembangan sistem untuk web. Sistem informasi manajemen ini telah berhasil dikembangkan dengan fitur pengaduan dan pembayaran dan telah diuji dengan metode pengujian black box dengan hasil keseluruhan sesuai dengan yang diharapkan. Sistem informasi manajemen ini dapat mendokumentasikan pengaduan pelanggan, dibuktikan dengan hasil total UAT 96% kesesuaian dengan kebutuhan PT Semesta Multitekno Indonesia. Selain itu, sistem ini berhasil memangkas biaya cetak tagihan internet pelanggan sebesar Rp. 500.000 per bulan menjadi Rp. 0 per bulan. Kesimpulan ini menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan sistem informasi telah berhasil mengatasi tantangan yang dihadapi perusahaan dalam hal pengelolaan pengaduan pelanggan dan pengurangan biaya operasional, serta memberikan manfaat yang signifikan bagi PT Semesta Multitekno Indonesia.
The Role of Gunawan Setiawan's Batik Industry in the Education Process and Maintaining Batik Cultural Symbols in the Community
Authors: Noviana Renzi , Verdiani Omy Marissa , Azhar Mohamad Rizki , Trinugraha Yosafat Hermawan , Parahita Bagas Narendra
Published: May 2024

Batik is one of the handicrafts that has high artistic value which has been passed down from generation to generation by the ancestors of the Indonesian nation since the Majapahit Kingdom and continues to be preserved today. However, we have discovered the reality that currently there are still many people who do not fully understand the meaning or philosophy behind batik motifs. Through this, it is necessary to have an educational process for the community, one of which can be carried out by the batik industry. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview regarding how the educational process carried out by Kampung Batik Kauman, especially Batik Gunawan Setiawan, is to provide a comprehensive understanding of batik to the public. This research was conducted in Surakarta, namely in Kauman Batik Village, precisely in Gunawan Setiawan Batik. The research method used is a qualitative research method with a case study approach. The results showed that there were several educational processes carried out by Batik Gunawan Setiawan, such as creating a batik gallery, conducting batik exhibitions and holding batik training. Furthermore, the process of batik education in the community is analyzed using Structural-Functional Theory - Radcliffe Brown as a countermeasure to tensions. As he stated that culture is not to satisfy individuals but to fulfill the social structure of society and emerge to overcome tensions such as theft of cultural identity due to the lack of public concern regarding local culture.
The Grammar of Faith. Ludwig Wittgenstein on Madness and Religious Faith
Authors: DEMETER Attila M.
Published: May 2024

Ludwig Wittgenstein repeatedly called religion and faith “madness”, “folly”, etc. However, this does not mean that he considered it irrational or meaningless. Rather, he saw in it a way of thinking and speaking, a “language-game”, that was not explicitly rational, but nevertheless meaningful, and in which there were “entirely different connections” than normal between individual statements. Nor can the language of faith be regarded as conventional, according to Wittgenstein, even if approached from the point of view of the nature of the statements it contains. If, for example, we think that theological statements are factual statements (as if they refer only to existing things or objects), then this language immediately becomes meaningless. The aim of my study is to analyze the “grammar” of this language (the language of faith or religion), using Wittgenstein’s notes from different times, paragraphs of his published works, comments made during university lectures, etc., and to describe the correct use of words in it.
Intentionality and Autonomy in Husserl’s Phenomenology: A Comprehensive Analysis of Conscious Decisions and the Transcendental Ego
Authors: GEOMOLEAN Ioana A.
Published: May 2024

This essay embarks on a thorough exploration of Edmund Husserl’s seminal contributions to the philosophical discourse on consciousness, with a particular focus on the dynamics of conscious decisions within the framework of phenomenology. By delving into Husserl’s nuanced examination of consciousness—its temporal structure, the nature of self-awareness, and the foundational concept of intentionality—the analysis reveals the intricate ways in which Husserl posits the transcendental ego as the nexus of meaning, judgment, and perception. The discussion illuminates how Husserl’s theory of intentionality and the intentional act’s matter and quality serve as the cornerstone for understanding the will’s engagement with the world. Through a detailed exposition of Husserl’s ideas on the phenomenological reduction, the essay articulates the active role of consciousness in constituting reality and the ethical dimensions underpinning the exercise of free will. The paper argues that Husserl’s insights into conscious decision-making challenge conventional views by framing free will within the contexts of knowledge, ethical deliberation, and the ego’s autonomy. This essay contributes to the ongoing dialogue between phenomenology and contemporary philosophy of mind by highlighting Husserl’s profound impact on our understanding of consciousness, agency, and the existential significance of human decisions.
Intralinguistic Motivation for Pluralism about Truth
Authors: ULATOWSKI Joseph
Published: May 2024

Critics of the scope problem that motivates pluralism about truth have argued that it is a pseudo-problem. If the criticism is correct, then truth pluralism is left unmotivated and potentially bankrupt. In this paper, I argue that closely related to the scope problem is another problem, which I call “the scalar problem.” If the property of truth is sensitive to how an agent expresses the truth predicate within a single linguistic discourse and different agents or groups of agents express truth differently within that discourse, then there are different ways of being true within the same linguistic discourse. Given this possibility, even if the scope problem fails, truth pluralism remains fully motivated.
I´ts a “langue” way: a linguagem do “estrangeiro” na obra de Caetano Veloso
Authors: Papke Isabela Padilha
Published: May 2024

com o conceito de estrangeiro. Para isso, foi realizada uma análise depoimentos do cantor cunhados em seu livro autobibliográfico Verdade Tropical e  das músicas de seu álbum Transa à luz das teorias de Julia Kristeva (1994), Jacques Lacan (1966, 1977) e Pierre Bourdieu (2008), para que pudéssemos compreender o como Caetano utiliza o conceito de estrangeiro como filosofia pessoal em sua carreira, e o como esta atitude consagra seu trabalho de valorização da Língua portuguesa e da cultura brasileira por intermédio de suas canções.
Palavras-chave: Caetano Veloso; Tropicália; Estrangeiro; Identidade Nacional.
"Blood on the floor:" The nickel commodity frontier and inter-capitalist competition under green extractivism
Authors: Barbesgaard Mads , Whitmore Andy
Published: May 2024

Major companies in the mining industry are strategizing to benefit from the expected rise in demand for energy "transition minerals" that underpin current technologies of decarbonization (such as batteries and wind turbines). This article elucidates their current strategies of accumulation through the case of BHP, the world's largest mining company. We draw on political ecology and commodity frontier theory in order to grapple with inter-capitalist competition under the current moment of green extractivism by examining firm and state practices in the nickel commodity frontier. Empirically, we examine the changing role that nickel has played in BHP's asset portfolio during the past decade where it has attempted to significantly accumulate from the expansion of the nickel commodity frontier. Yet, despite this centering of the expansion of the nickel commodity frontier for its particular strategy of accumulation under green extractivism, it has so far been unsuccessful. Given this potential for failure of company practices in commodity frontiers, we argue that green extractivism should not always and everywhere be seen as a story foretold.
The Differentiation of Residents’ Cultural Consumption Tendency and Consumption Recommendation System Based on Network Inference Algorithm
Authors: Lian Naiyu , Xu Hengzhe , Zhang Feiyang
Published: May 2024

To address the issue of insufficient accuracy in consumer recommendation systems, a new biased network inference algorithm is proposed based on traditional network inference algorithms. This new network inference algorithm can significantly improve the resource allocation ability of the original one, thereby improving recommendation performance. Then, the performance of this algorithm is verified through comparative experiments with network-based inference algorithms, network inference algorithms with initial resource optimization, and heterogeneous network inference algorithms. The results showed that the accuracy of the new network inference algorithm was 24.5%, which was superior to traditional one. In terms of system performance testing, the recommendation hit rate of the new network inference algorithm increased by 13.97%, which was superior to the other three comparative algorithms. The experimental results indicated that a novel network inference algorithm with bias can improve the performance of consumer recommendation systems, providing new ideas for improving the performance of consumer recommendation systems.
Theory and Practice on Non-Probabilistic Data and Analysis: a bibliometric review
Authors: Sartori Jeanfrank Teodoro Dantas
Published: May 2024

This bibliometric study aims to summarize the academic landscape of non-probabilistic data research, based on an examination of scientific output indexed in Web of Science and Scopus databases. It employs multiple methods to analyse and describe the collected corpus, including co-authorship and keyword co-occurrence networks to investigate patterns of collaboration and predominant research themes. Co-authorship analysis identified several robust research clusters, while keyword later spotlighted key thematic areas in the field. Countries, types of documents, categories, year of publication, citations and other metrics were also produced, and implications discussed. The findings present a structured overview of the non-probabilistic data research landscape, delineating the research trends, prominent authors, and emerging themes.
The Profiles and Artistic Experiences of Street Musicians in the Urban Spaces of Montpellier, Sète, and Paris
Authors: Chorzępa Joanna
Published: May 2024

The figure of the street musician has long attracted much attention among scholars working in various academic disciplines. This paper attempts to answer the question of who the street musician / artist actually is. While on a scholarship to Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3 University in 2013, I conducted a number of surveys and experiments in order better to understand what situations present-day musicians face while playing in the streets and how their social status is changing. Interviews with street performers and their audiences prove to be a valuable source of information. The paper presents the results of my own field research conducted both among street musicians and their audiences, as well as my own personal experience of performing music in public urban spaces in Montpellier, Sète, and Paris
The United States, Canada, and the Indo-Pacific Negotiations
Authors: Deblock Christian
Published: May 2024

The Biden administration’s strategy in the Indo-Pacific is of twofold interest. On the one hand, it breaks with the approach that the United States has always advocated since the 1980s, namely the general opening of markets through free trade agreements. And on the other hand, the economy, more than trade, is at the center of the negotiations, with security, technology, and the resilience of value chains as the main issues. Is this a turning point? After placing the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in its historical context, the author makes seven observations about it, to conclude that the initiative currently raises more questions than it provides answers to the United States economic security.
Surgical treatment of gallstone ileus caused by cholecystoduodenal fistula – a case report
Authors: Nguyen Trong Anh , Leupolt Lars , Fischer Carolin , Schneider Eberhard
Published: May 2024

Background:

Gallstone ileus is a rare complication of cholelithiasis caused by a bilioenteric fistula. Besides clinical examination, computer tomography (CT) scan is considered a radiological diagnostic procedure.

Case Presentation:

A 68-year-old male patient presented with epigastralgia, nausea, and emesis. The abdomen was distended and diffusely painful to palpation with peritoneal irritation. Auscultation showed raised peristaltic sounds. CT scan showed aerobilia, distension of the stomach, duodenum, and proximal jejunum, and inside it a 3.5 cm calcified round foreign body. Exploratory laparoscopy showed jejunum obstruction and chronic inflammation of the gallbladder. Lifting the small bowel through a small laparotomy was performed for gallstone removal. After recovery a delayed cholecystectomy and fistula closure followed. Hospital stays were short and complication-free.

Conclusion:

There are no guidelines for the management of gallstone ileus yet because of a limited number of reported cases. Most of the bilioenteric fistulas are located between the gallbladder and duodenum. In cases of biliocolonic fistula, causing obstruction in the colon endoscopic or conservative therapy can also be performed with a success rate of 26%. Surgical treatment is still a common procedure in emergency cases.
Trauma and hemorrhage control: a systematic review
Authors: Omair Othman , Mudawi Amjad , Alshburuqi Ahmad , Alghamdi Abdulrahman , Omair Abdulmajeed
Published: May 2024

Worldwide, trauma is a leading cause of death and disability. Hemorrhage is responsible for up to 40% of trauma deaths. Recent strategies to improve mortality rates have focused on optimal methods of early hemorrhage control and correction of coagulopathy. This review aimed to evaluate hemorrhage control in trauma patients and to assess the effectiveness of interventions in bleeding and/or transfusion requirements; correction of trauma-induced coagulopathy and mortality. The Google Scholar, Web of Science, Cochrane, and PubMed databases were used to explore studies between 2012 and 2023. The keywords included "hemorrhage, control, trauma, patients, bleeding, coagulopathy, and mortality" and were used in various combinations. In addition, original research reporting hemorrhage control in trauma patients was evaluated. Full-text publications served as the inclusion criterion. Though 85 articles were obtained, only eight met the inclusion criteria. All the studies were retrospective. The study population was comprised of more than 9,634 trauma patients. Uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock was found to be the main reason for trauma patients' death. The resuscitation strategy should center upon permissive hypotension and early hemostatic resuscitation combined to identify and correct coagulopathy. Antiplatelet therapy patients with ground-level falls had a higher risk of traumatic intracranial hemorrhage than anticoagulation therapy patients. For patients suffering hemorrhagic shock, and especially from truncal hemorrhage, the recommended primary outcome was 3 to 6-hour all-cause mortality, chosen to coincide with the physiology of hemorrhagic death and to avoid bias from competing risks. For pelvic trauma patients, intervention for pelvic hemorrhage management was necessary.
Emergency management of traumatic spinal cord injury: a systematic review
Authors: Omair Othman , Awwadh Ahmed , Habtar Haitham , Awwadh Omar , Taresh Hassan
Published: May 2024

Globally, trauma is a prominent factor contributing to mortality and impairment. Hemorrhage accounts for up to 40% of fatalities resulting from traumatic injuries. Current approaches to improve mortality rates have prioritized the implementation of effective techniques for the early management of bleeding and the treatment of coagulation disorders. This is an updated systematic review of studies that examined the emergency care of traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) from 2017 to 2023. A literature search was conducted using Google Scholar, Web of Science, Cochrane, and PubMed databases to find relevant research on our issue. The search terms used were "SCI, Spine trauma, Emergency, management, Traumatic cervical SCI" and were employed in different combinations. Furthermore, an assessment was conducted on original research that examines the emergency care of severe SCI. The inclusion criteria were based on full-text publications. Out of the 85 research that were collected, only nine satisfied the inclusion requirements. Out of the total number of studies, seven were conducted retrospectively, one was a case report, and another was a cross-sectional research. The research population consisted of around 159,982 individuals diagnosed with SCI. Respiratory ssues, septicemia, and cardiovascular complications were the leading causes of in-hospital mortality in those with complete acute SCI. Elderly people, physical injuries, paralysis of all four limbs, and reliance on mechanical breathing were all associated with greater death rates. The American Spinal Injury Association grade upon admission was the greatest predictor of morbidity and death. Road traffic accidents were the major cause of CI among Saudi men. Bomb blasts quickly followed falls, gaining second place. Road traffic accidents are the second most common cause of SCI among females, behind falls. Younger people who suffer spinal cord injuries frequently were found to have a better prognosis for recovery than older people.
The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Department
Authors: Ruhunage Dr , Hamid Dr
Published: May 2024

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) has rapidly evolved into an essential diagnostic tool within Emergency Departments (EDs) in recent years. This review highlights the pivotal role of POCUS in facilitating prompt diagnosis and timely initiation of treatment by Emergency Physicians, leading to notable improvements in patient outcomes. By enabling rapid assessment and aiding in the formulation of a most likely diagnosis within minutes, POCUS contributes significantly to reducing the length of hospital stays and mitigating the morbidity and mortality associated with complications arising from delayed treatment. This abstract underscores the indispensable nature of POCUS in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency healthcare delivery, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
Acute Upper Limb Ischemia Secondary to Primary Left Subclavian Thromboembolism: A Case Report
Authors: Asapu Phalguni , Francis Neema , Jaiganesh Thiagarajan
Published: May 2024

Acute primary subclavian thromboembolism by itself is an infrequent occurrence. There is a prevalence of less than 1% in the world population. It remains crucial to have a high suspension of such cases as they are usually asymptomatic. Early treatment is imperative to avoid complications. Treatment modalities vary depending on the cause of the disease. We report a 46-year-old previously healthy female in the Emergency Department who presented with excruciating pain and bluish discoloration of the fourth and fifth digits of the left upper limb. A Computed tomography angiogram showed partial thromboembolism of the left subclavian artery.
Editorial Memorias ALTENCOA9
Authors: Editorial Asistente
Published: May 2024

Editorial Memorias ALTENCOA9
O impacto das drogas nas mulheres
Authors: Silva Antônio Geraldo da , Marques Ana Cecilia Petta Roselli , Gigliotti Analice de Paula
Published: May 2024

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Mediunidade ou doença mental?
Authors: Ribeiro Henrique , Machado Leonardo , Costa Marianna de Abreu
Published: May 2024

Em algumas religiões é normal que seus frequentadores, mais conhecidos como médiuns, ouçam vozes, tenham visões, sintam presença. Estas manifestações podem ser confundidas com sintomas de doenças mentais, como por exemplo a esquizofrenia. Como diferenciar estes dois casos? Qual o diagnóstico diferencial de mediunidade e delírio? O psiquiatra pode trabalhar com o mentor religioso do paciente?
Apresentação: Lucas Veloso
Transmissão ao vivo: RecPlay Produtora
Produção: Departamento de Comunicação da ABP
Realização: Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria - ABP
الحلول المقترحة لمواجهة مشكلة ارتفاع اسعار الاراضي والعقارات لمدينة كركوك
Authors: جولان السعداوي الاء عبد الحسن , أحمد السامرائي رياض عبدالله
Published: May 2024

إن دراسة قيم الأراضي الحضرية(العقارات)، داخل المدن لم تحظ باهتمام مماثل في الدراسات الجغرافية إلى حد ما، واقتصرت المعالجات الجغرافية لهذا الموضوع على دراسته ضمن دراسة المدن العراقية كجزء من تركيب المدينة، ووظائفها الأساسية وخاصة في المدن التي يغلب عليها الطابع السكني.
لذا تعد دراسة قيم اسعار الارض الحضرية من الدراسات الجغرافية التي تستحق الاهتمام والتوجه نحوها، إذ تهدف هذه الدراسة الى ايجاد الحلول المقترحة لمواجهة مشكلة ارتفاع اسعار الاراضي والعقارات لمدينة كركوك بحدودها البلدية المتكونة من (55) حياً سكنياً والبحث عن العوامل الجغرافية المؤثرة على قيمة اسعار الأراضي فيها، اذ تم صياغة الفرضية بتداخل عدة عوامل ادت الى الارتفاع الكبير في اسعار الأراضي السكنية في العقدين الماضيين، إذ تعد المضاربات التجارية احد تلك العوامل، فضلاً على الاثار المترتبة على ذلك وفق غياب التخطيط الحكومي من حيث التجاوز على حدود التصميم الأساس والتجاوز على الأراضي الزراعية.
 ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة فقد تم استخدام عدة مناهج كان أهمها، المنهج التحليل المكاني، كما استندت الدراسة الى المنهج التطبيقي في دراسة العوامل المؤثرة في تباين قيم الأرض، وابرز المعوقات التي تواجهها في المستقبل ووضع الحلول المقترحة لحلها.
وتوصلت الدراسة إلى ان نسبة (70%) اتفقوا على قوة تأثير الدولة في سيطرتها على اسعار الاراضي والسيطرة على سماسرة العقارات ولغيابها يترك فجوة وخلل في سوق العقارات وهذا اثبات كافي على قناعة المواطنين بضرورة تدخل الدولة وفرض سيادتها الكاملة من اجل انقاذ الموقف العقاري من الانهيار، إذ ان غياب سلطة الدولة بعد عام(2003.م) والفساد الاداري وضعف دور الرقابة البلدية ومن ثم احساس المواطن بعدم وجود رقابة تلزمه بنوع الاستعمال كان لها دور كبير في تبديل استعمالات الأرض، كما يعد نمط  البناء العامودي واحد من ابرز الحلول المتفق عليها من قبل المواطنين وعامل يدخل في تنمية المدينة ومشاركة الكبيرة في خفض سعر الارض وحل ازمة السكن لإمكانياتها احتواء اكبر عدد من الاسر اذ وصلت نسبة الاجابة  حوالي (73%) من حجم العينة المدروسة.
   وبناء على ذلك تقترح الدراسة تنظيم اسعار الاراضي والايجارات من قبل الدولة والجهات المعنية بهذا الامر ووضع حد للمضاربين بسوق العقارات، فضلاً عن اتباع سياسة اسكانية(خمسية)، لتوفير السكن الملائم للسكان وفق طرق احصائية دقيقة ومعايير تخطيطية علمية.
التشارك المعرفي وعلاقته بالسرعة الادراكية لدى طلبة الدراسات العليا في جامعة تكريت
Authors: السعدون رواء وطبان , الصميدعي نمير ابراهيم
Published: May 2024

بعد تحديد مجتمع البحث ، تم سحب عينة طبقية عشوائية من مجتمع البحث حسب الكليات والمراحل (الماجستير، الدكتوراه) في كليات جامعة تكريت البالغ عددهم (947) طالبا" وطالبة، تبعا" لمتغيرات (الجنس ، المرحلة ، التخصص)، اما ادوات البحث فقد قامت الباحثة ببناء مقياس للتشارك المعرفي والمكون من(  32) وتبني اختبار السرعة الادراكية ( الخطيب 2013) وباستعمال الوسائل الإحصائية (الاختبار التائي لعينة واحدة ( T-Test) _ الاختبار التائي لعينتين مستقلتين(T-Test) - معامل ارتباط بيرسون ومعادلة ألفا كرونباخ ( Cronbach) _ تحليل التباين المتعدد ) , وبعد معالجة البيانات احصائيا اظهرت النتائج وجود علاقة ارتباطية ايجابية بين متغيرات الدراسة .ساهمت هذه الدراسة في الكشف عن فروق التشارك المعرفي لصالح الاناث .و التخصص العلمي وتمتع طلبة الدراسات العليا في جامعة تكريت بالتشارك المعرفي فيما بينهم .و بمستوى متوسط من السرعة الادراكية .
The Portrayal of Female Nurse in the Poetry of John Keats
Authors: Azeez Hawzhin H. , Al-Jumaili Asst. Prof. Dr. Yasir
Published: May 2024

In his works, John Keats describes female characters variously; they range from the evil seductress of the La Bell Dame Sans Merci and Lamia to the innocent pure Madeline of The Eve of St. Agnes and innocent Isabella of The Pot of Basil. This study continues the tradition of investigating female characters in Keats’s poetry. It examines the depiction of the female nurse in selected poems of John Keats. The study provides interesting observation about the representation of this type of female figure. There is little research about the image of female nurse Romantic poetry. Therefore, this study attempts to see how female nurses are featured in Keats’s poetry. Understanding the way in which nurses were depicted is very important for two reasons: first, it provides a glimpse into the public image of female nurse during Keats’s time. Second, it allows seeing whether Keats had created the image of female nurse based on his daily observations of actual nurses in the medical school or he had created his own stereotype. The study would contribute to the existing literature of women characters in Keats’s poetic works.
Key Words: Female nurse, John Keats, romantic poetry, medical humanities, female healers.
Penerapan E-Book Pada Materi Sistem Koordinasi Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa di SMA Negeri 3 Langsa
Authors: Tampubolon Rotua Santaria , Nursamsu Nursamsu , Mahyuny Siska Rita
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran biologi dengan penerapan e-book di SMA Negeri 3 Langsa, serta seberapa besar peningkatan tersebut. Dalam penelitian ini, digunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode eksperimen dan desain One-Grup pre-test-post-test. XI IPA di SMA Negeri 3 Langsa Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023 ialah populasi yang digunakan dalam peneltian ini, jumlahnya yaitu 276 siswa terdiri dari 7 kelas. Digunakan teknik pengumpulan sampel berupa acak atau random. Sampelnya adalah siswa kelas XI IPA 1 dengan jumlah 35 siswa. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan e-book mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam mata pelajaran biologi di SMA Negeri 3 Langsa. Terlihat dari nilai rata-rata pre-test sebesar 50,14, nilai rata-rata post-test sebesar 82,57, dan nilai N-gain sebesar 0,64 yang masuk dalam kriteria peningkatan sedang. Hasil uji hipotesis menggunakan paired sampel t-test menunjukkan nilai thitung sebesar 12.7331 dan ttabel sebesar 1.66757, yang menyatakan bahwa thitung > ttabel. Dengan demikian, Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak, menandakan bahwa penggunaan e-book dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam mata pelajaran biologi di SMA Negeri 3 Langsa.
Re-visioning and critically emphasizing the need for psychosocial intervention in addressing body image distress in head and neck cancer patients: A review of literature
Authors: Sharma Manya
Published: May 2024

Head and neck cancers (HNCs) patients undergo extensive debilitating surgeries on the part of their body which is considered as a unique characteristic feature and a central entity to communication and perception, instilling a sense of self: The face. Hereby, alterations and discontinuity in this sense of self lead to fragmentation of body image, thereby shattering the sense of identity and making it difficult for patients to recognize selves and return back to the precancerous identity. Body image dissatisfaction is associated with varied psychosocial adverse outcomes such as anxiety, depression, decreased quality of life affecting social dynamics, romantic relationship distress relating to sexual and intimate health, and excessive efforts spent on appearance-fixing behaviors and the need for constant reassurance. As body image goes way beyond just mere appreciation of self and is a multifaceted, intricate web crucially affecting an individual’s identity and existence, it is of utmost importance that medical health professionals aim at making oncologic treatment a more holistic model which considers a patient’s mental, emotional and physical well-being. Present literature offers a wide scope for studies focused on psychological distress in breast cancer patients; however, limited empirical research has been conducted on body image concerns and the need for psychosocial interventions in HNC patients. A need for an in-depth understanding into this aspect of psycho-oncology will help oncologic intervention to be more patient-centric, providing the benefits of both biomedical and psychosocial skills.
Unusual causes of gastrointestinal bleeding in the intensive care unit through the radiology lens
Authors: Rahmatullah S. Hassan , Saidman Jakob , Pais Shireen , Maddineni Shekher , Somwaru Alexander S. , Epelbaum Oleg
Published: May 2024

The great majority of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for critical gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) will have a predictable etiology. Once the site is localized to the upper versus the lower gastrointestinal tract, the number of typically encountered etiological possibilities is quite limited. On rare occasions, the cause of GIB requiring ICU care is not one of the standard considerations, potentially leading to diagnostic and therapeutic delays. Within a short time period, three patients were admitted to our institution’s medical ICU each with a different unexpected cause of GIB. All three cases generated a variety of instructive images, which are used in the present series to illustrate these conditions and the role of radiology in their evaluation and management.
Anti-tubercular therapy-induced maculopapular exanthema – A case series
Authors: Kandra Nagavishnu , Balijepalli Murali Krishna , Uttaravelli Upendra Rao , Uppala Praveen Kumar , Vasavi Gokavarapu , Sailaja Vangapandu , Swathi Devu
Published: May 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common, treatable and curable chronic infectious disease rampant in the developing countries. Anti-TB medications may be associated with several adverse effects including cutaneous reactions. Maculopapular exanthemas (MPE) are small cutaneous reddish macules and papules. Here we present 3 tuberculosis cases, treated with antitubercular therapy (ATT) enrolled in the outpatient department of Dermatology. Chief complaints were generalized rashes with itching and redness over the body. ATT was instantly stopped. Antihistamine, corticosteroid and topical emollients were administered to all the three patients. After 3 weeks, these patients recovered (dechallenge positive). For confirmation of ATT induced maculopapular rashes and to pin down the culprit drug, sequential rechallenge with individual ATT components was performed. Similar cutaneous eruptions were observed over the body with pyrazinamide in one case and with rifampicin in the other two cases (rechallenge positive). Symptoms of rechallenge resolved with antihistamine, steroids in 10 days. To restart ATT safely, re-challenge remains the best option and continue with alternative efficient anti-TB drugs as TB requires extensive therapy. Close, vigilant monitoring of ATT patients especially those on rifampicin and pyrazinamide must be done as these may precipitate MPE. Strict pharmacovigilance measures helps in early detection, timely management and prevent ATT induced ADRs. This is pivotal to promote safer drug utilization and help to achieve better prognostic outcomes.
Extraction, characterisation and evaluation of curcumin gel
Authors: Chandra Shriya , Dorsila Akash Reddy , Vanamala Bharath , Kurapati Madhurima , Shaik Hajeera , V Prudhvi Raj , M Niranjan Babu
Published: May 2024

This paper describes the formulation and evaluation of transdermal gels for topical delivery of Curcumin. A polymer with well-defined transdermal characteristics, such as Carbopol 934, was used in this investigation. Using a variety of absorption enhancers, including Mannitol, sodium lauryl sulfate, and polyethylene glycol, carbopol, HPMC gels containing 1% curcumin were prepared using a cold technique. Due to its poor bioavailability, Curcumin has been produced in a gel form with sodium lauryl sulfate, mannitol, and polyethylene glycol as absorption enhancers. The gels underwent investigation concerning gelation temperature, pH, viscosity, drug release profile, drug content, stability studies, and kinetic analysis of drug release data. Because sodium lauryl sulfate shows a higher percentage of drug release than other absorption enhancers, it was determined to be a better enhancer of absorption.
Investigation of in-vitro antioxidant activity and heavy metals present in Ficus mollis leaves
Authors: Munna Sreenivasulu , Chiramana Rama Bharathi , Ch Keerthana , K Soumya , R Surya , Shaik Reshma , Yadala Prapurna Chandra
Published: May 2024

The folklore medicinal plant leaves of Ficus mollis were selected for the study. We were performed for elemental analysis, i.e., macronutrients and toxic and heavy metal contents. All the values are within the safe limits. The plant specimens were successively extracted with solvents such as petroleum ether, Chloroform, ethyl acetate, and Ethanol. The preliminary phytochemical studies of FML confirmed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, steroids, glycosides, alkaloids, and triterpenoids. The present study also investigated FML antioxidant activity using in vitro methods. The EEFML showed significant antioxidant activity in all models studied compared with ascorbic acid. It possesses good activity in scavenging DPPH radical, Hydroxyl radical, Nitric oxide radical, and scavenging H2O2.Further investigation of individual Phyto compounds, their isolation, identification, and their role as free radical scavengers is needed.
One Universal Civilization: Superiority and Eurocentric Conception of the Rest
Authors: Zatari Fadi , Fili Omar
Published: May 2024

The prevailing notion suggests a universal or human civilization, positing all as subsets of a shared human experience. This article critiques this perspective, arguing that the contemporary concept of human civilization is predominantly synonymous with Western civilization. This article will elucidate its argument by drawing upon the insights of Western scholars in the field of civilizational studies. Subsequently, it will undertake a critical examination and assessment of the Western discourse, evaluating its outcomes as evidenced in contemporary foreign policy shaped by the historical backdrop of colonialism. The article uses direct quotations and historical narratives to not only scrutinize the inclination to depict Western civilization as singular, extraordinary, and unparalleled but also to highlight the persistent tendency to undervalue the importance of other civilizations, often termed as 'the rest'. It relies on primary materials authored by Western scholars concerning the notion of civilization, supplemented by secondary references citing influential intellectuals in the field. In addition to primary sources such as interviews and contemporary statements regarding pertinent events, secondary sources encompass literature on civilization within the framework of global south studies. The notion of Western civilization is depicted as a constructed political construct utilized to perpetuate Western hegemony, engender othering, and perpetuate colonialist agendas. This dynamic persists even in the post-Cold War era, wherein ongoing Western hegemony perpetuates dominance over non-Western powers. Instances reflecting this neo-colonialist paradigm include the US intervention in Iraq, the conflict in Afghanistan, and the ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza as of late 2023.
RATIO LEGIS OF INTERFAITH INHERITANCE REFORMULATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF FIQH MINORITY: A STUDY OF THE THOUGHTS OF YUSUF AL-QARDHAWI AND TAHA JABIR AL-ALWANI
Authors: As-Suvi Ahmad Qiram , Zuhriah Erfaniah
Published: May 2024

This article aims to delve deeply into the ratio legis of reformulating the legal status of interfaith inheritance from the perspective of fiqh minority, as articulated by the thoughts of Yusuf al-Qardhawi and Taha Jabir al-Alwani. The research method employed in this article is a library research approach, utilizing comparison and content analysis to identify similarities, differences, and potential points of convergence in their thinking. The research findings indicate that the legal status of interfaith inheritance, according to the fiqh minority of Qardhawi and Alwani, must be redefined from the classical textual fiqh formulations to a contextual division of interfaith inheritance. The growing Muslim population in various non-Muslim countries necessitates the urgent reformulation of interfaith inheritance distribution to fill the normative vacuum within minority Muslim communities. The ratio legis of reformulating the legal status of interfaith inheritance according to Qardhawi and Alwani is based on considerations of maslahat (public interest) and the values of Maqashid al-Shariah, which serve as guiding principles for redefining the contextual legal status of interfaith inheritance. Failure to understand Islam solely through a textual lens and an inability to address the issues faced by minority Muslims in non-Muslim countries could relegate Islamic law to a relic of civilization.