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INSTRUMEN PENILAIAN BAHASA ARAB DI ERA DIGITAL
Authors: Syamfa Agny Anggara, Mustahar Ali Wardana
Published: April 2024

Di era digital, berbagai ragam instrumen penilaian baru mulai diperkenalkan. Contohnya adalah penggunaan platform pembelajaran daring yang memungkinkan guru untuk memberikan tugas, ujian, atau kuis secara daring. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian studi literatur dengan mempelajari berbagai buku referensi serta hasil penelitian sebelumnya yang sejenis. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ragam instrumen penilaian bahasa Arab di era digital yang banyak dikembangan diantaranya tes online, proyek, dan portofolio. Penggunaan teknologi dalam penilaian dapat meningkatkan efisiensi, akurasi, dan objektivitas penilaian.
FRIENDSHIP MAINTENANCE BEHAVIOUR BASED ON WORKING POSITION AND MARITAL STATUS AMONG WORKING WOMEN IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Nur Salimah Alias  , Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim  , Mohd Haizzan Yahaya
Published: April 2024

Nowadays, friend play an important role in women’s life especially with the consideration that more women are working and not only rely on family for social supports. This research examined impact of working position and marital status on friendship maintenance behavior among working women in Malaysia, particularly on how women maintained their friendship based on the position of working and marital status. This study conducted using a survey involving 500 women who work at public university in Malaysia. Data was collected using the Friendship Maintenance Scale. The data collection procedure involved three steps, beginning with preparation of the instrument, then obtaining approval from related organizations, followed by online data collection via email. The collected data were analysed using SPSS 23 and the data were interpreted using descriptive analyses. The findings of the study found that women have different behavior on how they maintained their friendship based on position of working and marital status. The findings of this study contributed to the developments of literatures regarding women’s friendship especially for better understanding regarding the nature of friendship among working women in Malaysia. A better understanding of the nature could provide a suitable social support for maintaining working women relationships as well as their psychological well-being.
THE DEVELOPMENT AND FEASIBILITY TESTING OF LEARNER-PACED DIGITAL VIDEO COURSEWARE
Authors: Wan Nor Ashiqin Wan Ali  , Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya
Published: April 2024

Since the COVID-19 epidemic across the world happen, educators are enthusiastic to use technology to aid students in their learning. The young adults specifically the university students are becoming more and more dependent on digital technology thanks to simple access through technology devices. The learning environments among university students are drastically change due to the COVID-19 epidemic which has highlighted the importance of digital video in teaching and learning. This paper aims to highlight the development of digital video learning courseware and the findings of its pilot testing. Researcher conducted pilot testing in investigating the use of digital video and its effects on students’ knowledge achievement, computational thinking (CT) self-efficacy perception, and perceived motivation. The results of pilot test indicated that the digital video learning courseware is a valid and reliable learning courseware for providing digital video knowledge to university students. This article describes the development of the courseware as well as the pilot testing.
PENGAMALAN BAHASA MELAYU GENERASI Z DALAM ERA REVOLUSI INDUSTRI 4.0 DARI PERSPEKTIF SOSIOKOGNITIF
Authors: Siti Nurul Jannah Fital  , Junaini Kasdan  , Siti Norayu Mohd Basir
Published: April 2024

Kajian ini dijalankan dengan tujuan untuk mengenal pasti dan menganalisis tahap pengamalan bahasa Melayu dalam kalangan Gen Z di Malaysia berdasarkan perspektif sosiokognitif. Data diperoleh daripada 660 maklum balas responden yang diterima daripada soal selidik. Responden terdiri daripada Gen Z di seluruh Malaysia yang menerima undangan berdasarkan kriteria yang ditetapkan, meliputi kelompok bandar, pinggir bandar dan luar bandar. Instrumen kajian yang dibangunkan khusus untuk kajian ini mempunyai tahap kesahan dan kebolehpercayaan yang tinggi, iaitu α = .75 hingga α = .91. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan inferensi menggunakan perisian Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) versi 25.0. Kajian ini memanfaatkan Teori Sosiokognitif dan pendekatan sosiokognitif bagi menghuraikan pertalian antara latar sosial dengan tahap pengamalan terhadap bahasa Melayu dalam kalangan Gen Z. Secara umumnya hasil kajian mendapati tahap pengamalan bahasa Melayu Gen Z dalam kajian ini berada pada tahap yang tinggi dengan pecahan sangat tinggi 10.0% dan tinggi 50.0%. Manakala terdapat 39.0% Gen Z yang mempunyai pengamalan yang rendah terhadap bahasa Melayu dan 1.0% lagi berada pada tahap pengamalan yang sangat rendah.
THE MANAGEMENT OF WAQF IN PERLIS: A STUDY AT STATE ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS COUNCIL OF PERLIS, MALAYSIA
Authors: Muhammad Syazuwan Ahmad  , Hydzulkifli Hashim
Published: April 2024

Waqf properties contribute to a huge percentage of societal wealth in several Muslim countries. However, numerous Muslim countries are facing massive socio-economic problems such as poverty, education, and lack of basic healthcare services. This encourages contemporary Muslim scholars to formulate new financing methods that can be used to develop waqf properties and ensure that these modes confirmed with the Shariah. However, these methods are not maximumly been practiced in several states in Malaysia due to problems such as management, lack of funds, customer awareness, and others. Indeed, the applications of some of these financing methods have been proven successful in the development of Waqf properties. This paper attempts to review deeply on the main resources of waqf properties in Perlis, the current development of waqf properties as well as the issue in the management of waqf asset to aid the development of waqf properties in the Perlis Islamic Religious Council. By implementing qualitative research methods, this research design to ensure the finding of this study will give a massive contribution, especially to the Perlis Islamic Religious Council to practice an instrumental approach to developing the waqf properties to meet urgent social needs of society. The study discusses the findings of the current waqf management practices in Perlis specifically on waqf development such as al-mudharabah, al-musharakah, al-muzara’ah and implementation of cash waqf. Based on the findings, there are several methods been used to manage waqf properties in Perlis such as al-Musyakarah, al-Mudharabah, al-Muzaraah and also cash waqf been implemented.
Unmasking the Ecological Dilemmas: An Eco-critical Reading of Uzma Aslam Khan’s Trespassing
Authors: Tanzeela Bhatti  , Nusrat Saeed  , Saniya Fatima Gilani
Published: April 2024

This article examines the novel Trespassing by Uzma Aslam Khan in the context of ecocriticism by conducting an in-depth textual analysis. The research exposes the complex ecological challenges inherent in the narrative and demonstrates how Khan exposes the intricate relationships between humans and their environment through the use of storytelling. The analysis provides an examination of the novel's portrayal of nature and the repercussions of human activities on the environment, thereby revealing the intricate ecological motifs that permeate the story. Especially in regards to Khan's literary work, the article emphasizes the significance of ecocriticism when analysing the dynamic interaction between literature and environmental issues. Hence, this research elucidates the evolving function of literature in confronting ecological issues and bolsters the critical standing of ecocritical analysis within modern literary scholarship.
The Role of Language in Shaping Individual Identities: A Case Study of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad
Authors: Farah Naz Abbasi  , Ali Bux Khoso  , Iram Soomro
Published: April 2024

Language assumes main role in forming individual identities and in recognizing how one group is unique in relation to a different group. Though a gathering might separate itself by its ethnic and cultural types, the sort of dress its individuals wear, for their nourishment, the houses they manufacture or the gathering's, tattoos, symbols and explicit observes, the language divides individuals generally unequivocally. This paper investigated the power of language in building individual identities at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Benazirabad context with an attention on how individuals tend to prioritize languages other than their indigenous ones to shape their identity. A very fundamental territories of this investigation were the means by which language and various factors (social, employment, economic empowerment, Educational, global discourse, success in life) are answerable for making individual identities. Data were collected from a sample of 50 students using a mixed method, because of nature of the study, data were gathered through questionnaire and open ended questions from 8 respondents to get in-depth understanding about the individual identities. The findings of this study reveals that the manner in which individuals communicate in multi languages in various settings reveal their individual identity. This study was a comprehension of the power of language in developing and constructing identities. The findings indicated that individuals' use of multiple languages in various situations is a reflection of their unique personal identity. Consequently, this study has the potential to establish a basis for comprehending the significance of language in shaping individual identities. Moreover, findings suggest that even though they love their native languages but due to different reasons they gave preferences to English and Urdu which are dominant languages in Pakistan.
The Impure Woman: A Psychodynamic Exploration of Female Subjectivity in Kishwar Naheed’s A Bad Woman’s Story and Hélène Cixous’ The Laugh of the Medusa
Authors: Nadia Iftikhar  , Amara Faheem
Published: April 2024

This research provides a psychodynamic exploration of female subjectivity in Kishwar Naheed’s Buri Aurat ki katha (2009) translated by Durdana Soomro’s A Bad Woman’s Story (2010) and Hélène Cixous’ "The Laugh of the Medusa" (2009) within the framework of Freud's psychodynamic theory. The psychodynamic perspective emphasizes the impact of childhood experiences on adult personality, highlighting unconscious psychological processes like wishes and fears. The study aims to unravel the intricate psychological shifts and female subjectivity depicted in the literary works, examining how the authors employ narrative strategies to challenge traditional gender roles and societal expectations. Drawing on Freud's psychodynamic theory, the research seeks to provide a new perspective on the psychological dimensions of the characters and themes in these literary works, shedding light on the complexities of female identity and empowerment. By analyzing the psychological underpinnings of the characters and their interactions, the article aims to offer insights into how the authors navigate the complexities of female subjectivity and the impact of societal norms on individual psychology. Ultimately, this inquiry contributes to a deeper understanding of the psychodynamic nature of the female characters in A Bad Woman’s Story and The Laugh of the Medusa, offering fresh insights into the psychological complexities of female subjectivity within the context of postmodern literature.
Analyzing pre and post Israel Anti-Zionism in the Backdrop of Road to Mecca and Journey into Europe
Authors: Iqra Shaheen  , Khalil Ahmad  , Dr. Aamir Shehzad
Published: April 2024

This study underscores analytical interrelationship of prejudiced West based upon economic, political and territorial biases which affects Jews as well as Muslim world in different genres. The study entails intertextuality between Akbar S. Ahmed’s Journey into Europe and M. Asad’s Road to Macca and compares Ibn Khauldunian tribalism that bedunis are inheritors of a very ancient civilization to Webarian colonism. It keeps its focus that politically, historically as well as post structurally each text is an intersection of other texts. The writing’s purpose is to touch the ground roots of Arab civilization and it also highlights Western contribution to territorial conflicts between Arab and Israel. The Jewish enmity in general and more specifically the Western biased attitude against Palestinians can be analyzed under the paradigm of Anti-Semitism in a befitting manner as well as to clarify that Arab Anti-Zionism and Anti-Semitism are two different ideologies. This study signifies the role of Saud Bin Abdul Aziz (1953-1964) and his successor Shah Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz (1964-1975) against Israel and compares it with the Western plotted Crown prince M. Bin Salman (2017-so on) implementing theory of asabiyyah. It is also highlighted that in present times the uprising anti-American feelings among Muslims are due to the unjust and unlawful migration of Jews to Arab and biased territorial division of Palestine. The targeted Muslims in the West are prejudiced just for having Muslim identity and the ratio of attacks on Muslim mosques increased after 9/11. Psychologically, socio-culturally, socio-politically and socio-religiously, this historical study examines the ideology of the Muslim world that gives new identity and direction to the West as well as their misconceptions.
Family and Intergenerational Trauma: A Comparative Analysis of Shafaq’s Honour and Lahiri’s The Namesake
Authors: Saniya Fatima Gilani  , Dr. Fariha Chaudhary
Published: April 2024

The current study is a comparative exploration of intergenerational trauma within families and its effects on the various characters of the selected fiction namely, Shafak’s Honour (2012) and Lahiri’s The Namesake (2009). This qualitative inquiry is based on the close-text analysis of the selected passages. The theoretical framework employed in this paper borrows concepts from Familial Trauma theory. This research explores the following aspects: Firstly, it examines the intergenerational trauma within families. Secondly, it focuses on the ways the characters are left vulnerable and react to their corresponding trauma. Lastly, the research also explores the possible gender differences as a response to trauma. The research is significant in its understanding of the multi- faceted display of trauma within the generation of families and its role in shaping the life trajectories of the various characters, collectively as well as individually.
Trauma and War: The Psychological Implications for Survivor-victims in Iraqi Fiction
Authors: Khadeeja Mushtaq  , Muhammad Safeer Awan
Published: April 2024

War-time literature about Iraq reflects the terror and the trauma that the civilian population in Iraq have had to live with in recent years. As conflicts and wars overtook the country in a rapid fashion and the state’s hold weakened, the country plunged into total chaos. The infrastructure crumpled, the economy collapsed, and multiple rebel groups surfaced halting peace process in the country. The present paper examines the fictional text, The Sirens of Baghdad, to understand the civilian psychological trauma resulting from repeated wars on Iraqi soil. The gruesome deaths and uncertainty about country’s future have contributed to an overall feeling of dejection and apathy among the civilian population. This research paper concludes that the psychological trauma of the civilian population belies simple categorization like PTSD, and there is a need to determine the true scale of psychological damage suffered over years of exposure to terror.
An Ecolinguistic Study of Environmental Degradation and Human Survival in Atwood’s MaddAddam
Authors: Momna Qureshi  , Ayesha Maryam  , Asma Nazir
Published: April 2024

The current study explores environmental degradation and human survival by analyzing a dystopian novel MaddAddam. This study employs the theoretical framework of Ecolinguistics given by Stibbe (2015). Ecolinguistics explores the relationship of language and ecology. Atwood’s MaddAddam depicts environmental negligence which causes challenges to human survival. This study explores the connection of ecological degradation and genetic engineering by analyzing its discourse. The current study aims to explore the discourse of MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood, which depicts environmental degradation and evokes a sense of urgency for human survival in an eroded environment due to genetic engineering. The findings of the study reveal that genetic engineering has caused environmental degradation, which has resulted in threat to human survival in a dystopian future. The discourse of the novel develops a narrative which requires an immediate action for environmental sustainability.
The Phonological Process in the Plurality of Pashto Nouns
Authors: Nabila Khan  , Shakir Ullah  , Noor Ur Rahim
Published: April 2024

This research aims to provide a comprehensive representation of the intricate phonological processes involved in Pashto noun pluralization. The study focuses on identifying these phonological processes, examining the patterns of plural formation, and understanding their implications for Pashto's phonological structure. To obtain the objectives of the study, the researchers collected the data from the native speakers of Pashto especially joined the elders. Along with this, the data were collected from Pashto books, magazines and dictionaries followed by the discussion of experts. The finding of the study showed that Pashto carries complicated pluralization of noun phonologically. It revealed that there are nouns having single pattern, two patterns, three patterns, four patterns and some nouns even don’t carry plural form. This complexity underscores Pashto's versatility conveying precise meanings and contextual differences through diverse pluralization forms, distinguishing it from other languages.
Truth and Values: A Postmodern Study of Michael Joyce’s Digital Story Twelve Blue
Authors: Wisal Ahmad  , Zeeshan Ali Afsar  , Dr. Syed Aleem Gillani
Published: April 2024

Digital stories are an emerging phenomenon to present the realities and the values of life. Truth seems abandoned when a normal life is spent and it could lead tothe destruction of values. The present study is conducted to understand the elements of truth and values in the digital story of Michael Joyce’s Twelve Blue (1996). The study is qualitative and is conducted based on the textual analysis of the story. Postmodernism theory by Lyotard (1979) is adopted under which the digital story is analyzed. The findings of the study show that the life of a female is presented beyond the truth in the stories where the truths and the values are not presented. Humans are presented as free from all forces and powers, and then they have to come under the unseen powers and forces. Knowledge and cultural values can be challenged under Postmodernism and the truth comes to know when a person is exercising terror and is unable to rewind the real truths of life.
Exercise of Power-Stretches and Ideology: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Imran Khan’s Speech on Freedom of Media and Corruption
Authors: Rozina Bibi  , Arooj Sarfraz  , Syeda Malika Zahra
Published: April 2024

The present study is qualitative, conducted to understand the power stretches and the ideological illustration of the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan. The study aims to understand the politicians’ discursive practices to control the audience’s thinking. Imran Khan’s “Freedom of Media and Corruption” speech is selected as the study sample. Corruption and media freedom are the core aspects used in the Pakistani political stretches through which the speakers are intended to gain the listeners’ favor. The study has adopted the framework of Norman Fairclough (1989), discussing the socio- cultural practices of the discourse through discursive strategies. The study has found that former Prime Minister Imran Khan uses discursive practices to exercise power and hegemony by selecting particular terms related to national issues. Self-positivity, self-orientation, and self-ideological supremacy are the core aspects of his speeches.
Investigating the Impact of Multilingualism on Language Development: A Case Study Approach
Authors: Hafsa Ahsan  , Amna Shahid  , Sabeen Qureshi  , Mahatma Khan
Published: April 2024

This research study follows the effects of a multilingual setting on the language development of a toddler. The participant of this research grew up in a household where three languages were spoken. The case study investigates the participant's language development via observational analysis, unstructured child interviews, and parental questionnaire. The findings conclude that the respected individual’s language development progressed at a slower pace compared to normal language development patterns. Her exposure to different linguistic structures and limited peer-peer interactions affected her language development, resulting in code mixing and cross linguistic influence. Moreover, there is also a comparison of the participant’s language milestones to the normal pattern of speech development in this study. Lastly, the study concludes that multilingualism can have both positive and negative influence on language development, and early intervention strategies are recommended for children with language delay in multilingual environments. Further research is encouraged to explore the impact of cross linguistic influence on multilingualism in diverse populations.
Exploring Alienation and Identity Crisis: Analysis of Gregor Samsa’s Human and verminous existence in Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis
Authors: Humaira Sharif  , Iram Parveen
Published: April 2024

Franz Kafka's novella Metamorphosis has long fascinated readers with its profound exploration of existential themes, particularly the concepts of alienation and identity crisis. This research delves into the intricate portrayal of these themes through the character of Gregor Samsa, who undergoes a bizarre transformation from a human into a giant insect. Drawing from Kafka's narrative techniques and psychological insights, the research scrutinizes the alienation experienced by Gregor as he grapples with the physical and emotional consequences of his metamorphosis. Through a close reading of the text, supported by critical theory and literary analysis, the study examines how Gregor's transformed state becomes a metaphor for the estrangement felt by individuals in modern society. This paper analyzed the two phases of his life through the Lacan psychoanalytic triangle; the image, Symbolic and The Real. The study has unveiled Samsa’s major problem; his deficiency to communicate with others effectively to convey his feelings and emotions. Lacan triangle is broken from the Symbolic order in Samsa’s life as he is unable to use language and make a chain of signifiers to express his self to others. Furthermore, the research probes into Gregor's internal struggle with identity crisis, as he confronts the disintegration of his self-image and the shifting perceptions of those around him. By exploring the psychological dimensions of Gregor's transformation, the study sheds light on the profound existential questions raised by Kafka regarding the nature of human identity and belonging.
Analyzing the Theme of Forced Migration in Amit Majmudar’s Partitions through the Lens of Everett Lee’s Pull-Push Theory
Authors: Zuhra  , Aqsa Kiran Safeer  , Samrah Abbas
Published: April 2024

Partitions, the novel written by Amit Majmudar, provides a vivid insight into the complex forces behind forced migration that are based on Everett Lee’s Pull-Push Theory. The novel revolves around two main characters – Keshav and Shankar whose lives are destroyed due to India’s partition in 1947. Our qualitative case study investigates numerous “pull” and “push” factors in order to understand what triggers this process of migration. The current study aims to explore by employing textual analysis and utilizing theoretical frameworks to dissect how socio-political, economic, and cultural forces define decisions made by the characters we meet throughout the story. The results illustrate the complexity of migration stories and emphasize the importance of placing individual biographies within a larger context. This effort helps in understanding deeper levels of forced migration studies and how they can influence historical perspectives and contemporary global issues, as described in this research.
Revisiting Edward Said: Culture vs Materiality (A study of his positionality Conflicts in Al-Ahram's articles)
Authors: Muhammad Ilyas  , Muhammad Sheeraz Dasti
Published: April 2024

Keeping in view the distinct status of Edward Said in postcolonial discourse, the contexts of his intellectual endeavors reflect an unconscious or innocent indifference to material issues the post-colonial societies were immediately facing after the end of formal colonization. This research article seeks to understand the politics of discourse that Edward Said’s formative works and his Al-Ahram articles exhibit by deconstructing the texts to revisit his celebrated intellectual cum political status among the postcolonial cultural and academic intelligentsia during the previous century. Edward Said seems a significant cultural force behind the curtain who helped the socio-cultural identities of marginalized communities to attain their socio-political exterior in a discourse that was essentially a sovereign attempt to voice the marginalized people enjoying the territorial place only. He substantiated his intellectual position in Culture and Imperialism (1993) and cemented it with historiographic evidence from the text and tradition that constructed the cultural space only, for that matter; but when he started authoring articles for Al-Ahram (An Egyptian Newspaper), he foregrounded his positional interior that was conflicting with his own previously established positions. He shifted the material debate to cultural lifeways, societal experiences, and nativity, and in doing so he innocently facilitated capitalism in establishing the fruitless discourse of cultural politics. but when Edward Said started writing for Al-Ahram, he concentrated more on material issues than cultural debate, especially when he started emphasizing his concerns regarding the Palestine issue. This is what I understand as positionality conflicts. This article attempts to investigate Edward Said’s articles to unearth his determined ideological/political narratives constructing cultural discourse and later confrontation with space, place, culture, and identity, which turned out to be more material than mere ideological. In a way, Edward Said realized over time that his earlier works were not grounded which signified the cultural exterior only.
Diversity, cover, shoot density, and distribution of seagrasses in the coastal areas of Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Authors: Molina Jhun Rheil , Bersaldo Michael Jeriel
Published: April 2024

Seagrass is a vital part of the coastal environment because it offers refuge, food, and protection for a variety of animals. Despite its ecological and economic importance, seagrass meadows are under threat globally due to natural and human-caused activities. This study aims to establish baseline data on seagrass diversity, composition, cover, shoot density and distribution in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental that would serve as a useful reference for future initiatives in management and conservation measures. A total of six species of seagrasses were identified in two sampling stations namely: Thalassia hemprichii, Halophila ovalis, Enhalus acoroides, Halodule pinifolia, Halodule uninervis, and Syringodium isoetifolium. These two sampling stations exhibited a mixed stand of seagrass community. The result of diversity indices showed that barangay Lunao was more diverse than barangay San Juan (H'=0.99). Shoot density and distribution of seagrass showed preferences in different regions of the seagrass beds where Thalassia hemprichii species was widely distributed and dominated in Barangay Lunao while Halodule pinifolia has some restrictions in its distribution with high shoot density in the high intertidal region of the seagrass of Barangay San Juan. This high density of seagrass especially on Halodule pinifolia in a disturbed area is important in the coastal ecosystem because it maintains the seagrass diversity, actively stabilizes sediment, improves water quality, and supports a vast number of the marine organisms in this disturbed area of the coastal water of barangay San Juan.
Implementation of E-Government in South Jakarta: A Case Study of Digital Services Through The Digital Application of Polri's Traffic Corps
Authors: Adhari Jusal Mohammad Rizki
Published: April 2024

This research examines the implementation of e-government through the Digital Application of the Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas POLRI) in South Jakarta in an effort to improve the quality of public services, particularly in the processing of driving license (Surat Izin Mengemudi or SIM) renewals. This application aims to facilitate the public in renewing SIM cards online without having to visit the SATPAS office. The implementation of this application has provided positive impacts in terms of service efficiency and effectiveness, ease of access, and increased public satisfaction. However, there are challenges such as digital divide and concerns about the security of personal data. Factors influencing the success of implementation include effective communication, smooth and efficient implementation activities, and the disposition or attitude of policy implementers. There are inputs and criticisms from the public regarding the payment system, the length of the renewal process at some SATPAS offices, lack of clear information, and requests to move or cancel applications. Improvement efforts are needed in terms of the payment and online registration systems, increasing the capacity of SATPAS offices, information transparency, and flexibility for users in choosing SATPAS offices. The implementation of this application provides benefits in improving the quality of public services, but there are still challenges that need to be overcome to optimize success and increase public satisfaction.
Çağdaş ve Yarışmacı Bir Mimar: Affan Kırımlı’nın Mimarlık Serüveni
Authors: Okumuş Gürkan
Published: April 2024

Mimar Affan Galip Kırımlı, Güzel Sanatlar Akademisi’nden (GSA) 1946 yılında mezun olduktan sonra mesleğine aynı kurumda Arif Hikmet Holtay’ın asistanı olarak devam etmiştir. Türkiye’deki ‘‘Uluslararası Stil’’ yaklaşımının ilk adımlarının atıldığı 40’lı yılların sonlarından itibaren hem yarışma projeleri hem de serbest mimarlık hizmetleri bağlamında aktif mimarlar arasında yer almıştır. Kırımlı, vefat ettiği 2000 yılına kadar mimari üretimlerini sürdürmüştür. Mimari uygulamalarının yanı sıra Mimarlar Odası’nın kurucularından olan Kırımlı, örgütün ilk yönetim kurulunda görev almıştır. Kırımlı, aktif mesleki hayatının önemli bir kısmını oluşturan yarışmalardan sayısız ödül ve derece kazanmıştır. Kırımlı, tasarım ve uygulamaları bağlamında Çağdaş Türk Mimarlığının önemli temsilcisi ve üreticisi olmuştur. Sağlık binaları, kültür merkezleri, konutlar, idari binalar gibi farklı ölçek ve tipolojilerdeki yarışmalarda ödüller kazanan Kırımlı, dönemin özelliklerini yansıtan mimari üretimler gerçekleştirmiştir. Ayrıca davet alarak yaptığı yarışma jüri üyelikleri sonucu modern mimari örneklerin ülkeye kazandırılmasında önemli rol oynamıştır. ‘‘Çağdaş’’ ve ‘‘yarışmacı’’ mimar kimliğini mesleki hayatının sonuna kadar benimseyen Affan Kırımlı, modernist bir çizgi, özgün ve yalın bir mimari dile sahiptir.Bu makale, mimarlık ortamında çalışmaları pek az bilinen yirminci yüzyıl Türk Modern Mimarlığın üretken aktörlerinden olan Affan Kırımlı`nın mimarlık serüvenine ve mimari üretimlerine odaklanmaktadır. Çalışmada, mesleki serüveni konusunda sınırlı bir bilgiye sahip olunan mimarın katıldığı yarışmalar ve çalışmalarının kapsayıcı ve detaylı bir biçimde sunulması hedeflenmektedir. Bu sunuşta, Kırımlı`nın çalışmaları üç dönem (1946-1954), (1955-1966), (1967-1984) üzerinden incelenmektedir. Dönemlerin belirlenmesinde Kırımlı`nın ‘‘Türkiye’de Çağdaş Mimarlık Hareketleri’’ başlıklı makalesindeki dönemsel ayrımdan yararlanılırken ulusal/uluslararası ölçekte yaşanan sosyopolitik, iktisadi, hukuki, kültürel ve mimari değişimler ve kırılma noktalarından da faydalanılmıştır. Bununla birlikte, dönemsel anlatıda mimarın Akademi’den mezun olduğu 1946 yılında başlayan mesleki kariyerindeki yarışma katılımları/jüri üyelikleri/mimari uygulamaları, dönemin mimarlık yaklaşımı paralelinde yorumlanmaktadır. Bu çerçevede yazı, Kırımlı`nın çalışmalarını dönem koşulları bağlamında analiz ederek literatüre kazandırmayı amaçlarken yirminci yüzyılın ikinci yarısındaki Türk Modern Mimarlık ortamını büyüteç altına alarak bir mimarlık tarihi okuması da gerçekleştirmektedir.
Productive Facade Studies With Rule-Based Design: Ankara Çınar Street Sampling
Authors: Çelik Tuğçe , Şahin Çağlı Zeliha
Published: April 2024

The architectural design process, which has a multi-component structure, is redefined with technological up-to-date systems in addition to the unchanging basic design principles in the face of changing needs. This change in the design process, with the inclusion of computer-aided productive approaches in the process, provides original and alternative design outputs in architectural formation. In this study, house facades were analyzed with the shape grammar, which is the rule-based analysis method of the detached house pattern in Ankara, Yenimahalle Çınar Street, which has survived to the present day. This detached house pattern, designed in 1948 and after, reflects the cultural, economic, and aesthetic features of the period. It is valuable in these respects and is the first modern construction study in the history of the Republic of Turkey. Although few examples remain today, they are rapidly replaced by high-rise residences. These newly constructed high-rise buildings do not provide a linguistic unity with the texture of the environment. For the sustainability of Çınar Street’s architectural values, it is of great importance to determine this grammar and to take it into practice with new technologies. In this study, detached houses on Çınar Street are discussed in the context of architectural language, and the rules of formation are determined. The facades, whose architectural form was determined, were tried to be reproduced using the same rules by computer-aided design. The study aims to be a reference for the facade designs of new high-rise residences and to maintain the urban texture by preserving it. In this context, it will contribute to architectural and social sustainability in today’s architecture and designs made using advanced technology.
Denizli’de Merkezi Kentsel Alanının Mekânsal Değişim ve Gelişim Sürecinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Alkın Nida , Birik Melih
Published: April 2024

Bu makalede, Denizli’de yer alan merkezi kentsel alanının biçimlenişi; kent ölçeği, zaman mekân etkileşimi, çekim odakları ve bağlantılar kavramları üzerinden değerlendirilmekte ve merkezi alanın kentin gelişimi için taşıdığı potansiyeller ortaya konulmaktadır.Merkezi kentsel alanın fiziksel yapısını odağa alan araştırma yöntemi, birbirini tamamlayan iki aşamada geliştirilmiştir. İlk aşamada kent merkezlerinin sorgulanmasına çerçeve oluşturacak temel kavramlar tartışılmış, ikinci aşamada, belirlenen kavramlar üzerinden Denizli’de merkezi kentsel alanın gelişimi incelenmiştir. Araştırma yönteminin kuramsal çerçevesi tanımlanırken, planlama ve mimarlık disiplini içerisinde merkez kavramını ele alan farklı yaklaşımlar incelenmiş, bunlar arasında birbirini tamamlayan ve ortak değerlendirmelerin yapılmasına imkân veren; kent ölçeği, zaman-mekân etkileşimi, odaklar ve bağlantılar kavramları belirlenmiştir. Araştırma yöntemi; yazılı kaynaklar üzerinden tarihsel mekân okumaları ile hava fotoğrafları ve halihazır haritaların çakıştırılarak Denizli merkezi kentsel alanın yeniden haritalandırılması ve bu haritalandırma ile mekânsal gelişim sürecinin belgelenmesini içermektedir. Bu veriler makale kapsamında hazırlanan 1954, 1972 ve 2021 dönemlerinde merkezi alanın aldığı mekânsal formu gösteren şemalar üzerinde temsil edilmiştir. Söz konusu şemalarda tarihsel süreçten elde edilen bulgular, “kent ölçeği, zaman-mekân etkileşimi, odaklar ve bağlantılar” kavramları üzerinden tartışılarak merkezi alandaki mekânsal değişim ve gelişmenin niteliği belirlenmiştir.Sonuç olarak, orta ölçekli bir kent olan Denizli’de 19. yüzyılın sonundan itibaren Kaleiçi’nde gelişen kent merkezinin dışında önce sıçrayarak büyüyen, takip eden dönemde merkezler arasında yayılarak gelişen ve günümüzde lineer büyüyen merkezi alanda, kentin gelişme adımlarını temsil eden farklı dönemlere ait çekim odakları ve kimlik bölgelerinin bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir. Söz konusu potansiyelin değerlendirilmesi için, makalede tanımlanan merkezi kentsel alanın bütününü ele alan ve üst ölçekte söz konusu mekânsal bağlamdan başlayarak mimari ürünü kentle ilişkilendiren yaklaşımların geliştirilmesi önerilmiştir. Bu sayede kentsel mekânda parça bütün ilişkisinin kurularak, algılanabilir, kent ölçeğinde hafıza mekânlarını birleştiren bir kentsel rotanın geliştirilmesinin mümkün olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Einige Bemerkungen zur Wirtschaft Siebenbürgens am Ende des Fürstentums und am Anfang des Großfürstentums
Authors:   Biblioteca Județeană Astra Sibiu, ULBS, Pop Răzvan C.
Published: March 2024

Transylvania between the Principality of Transylvania and the Grand Principality, as part of the Habsburg Empire suffered a series of economic experiences that led to a considerable extent to its economic as well as social and political decay and recovery. The small Principality on the edge of Central Europe has experienced appreciable changes in its status for two centuries, as well as in the economic perception of those who lived there and also of the other states.
The 17th century was one marked both by rich periods from an economic point of view, but also by periods generating economic crisis, due to various natural cataclysms. It is a century of continuous balance between princely absolutism and the noble regime, between the enslavement process and the protection of free structures.
Transylvania was hit by the economic crisis of the Habsburg Empire in the middle of the 18th century. The strategies to revitalize the Treasury through internal sources hit hard on the province's financial strength.
The economic life of these 200 years is marked by the historic collapse of the guild system. The first who act to limit the monopoly of the guilds are the Princes of Transylvania. The forms of manufacturing production that appeared precisely in the important areas of the guild economy such as those of Sibiu or Braşov are also a significant, but insufficient factor, leading to the weakening of these corporations.
Aufgabenbereiche der evangelischen Pfarrfrau einer siebenbürgisch-sächsischen Gemeinde im 20. Jahrhundert
Authors:   ULBS, Galter Sunhild
Published: March 2024

The present article can be considered a contribution to the oral history and contains the description of the fields of duty that a protestant pastor’s wife had in a Transylvanian Saxon parish until the beginning of the 21st century. As an introduction there is a brief overview over the evolution of the parsonage as a religious institution beneath the church beginning with the Lutheran Reformation in the 16th century in Germany. The author is a protestant pastor’s wife herself and recounts some of her experiences living in a village parish where the pastor and his wife were seen as the father and mother of the parish. Among the wife’s duties was the organizing of the women’s association in the village, baking gingerbread for all children at Christmas and Easter, teaching religion at school but also privately (the only possibility in communist Romania), being a good host to all arriving guests, whether invited or not, and many other activities. After the fall of communism through the revolution in December 1989, almost
 Dr. Sunhild Galter, Lucian-Blaga-Universität Sibiu/Hermannstadt; E-Mail: sunhild.galter@ulbsibiu.ro.
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90% of the German speaking population of Romania, the so-called Transylvanian Saxons, left for Germany. This historical event meant the end of the parsonage as an institution within the parishes and the Evangelical church.
Del Director Fundador: Mi despedida de rOpenSci
Authors: Ram Karthik
Published: March 2024

Estimada comunidad rOpenSci, Este es un anuncio un poco agridulce… después de casi 13 años, es hora de que me retire como Director Ejecutivo de rOpenSci. En el verano de 2011 cofundé rOpenSci junto con un grupo de colegas dedicados. Lo que comenzó como una colaboración informal entre entusiastas de la ciencia abierta evolucionó rápidamente hacia algo mucho más significativo.
Frequency of vascular risk factors and the impact of their treatment on the outcome of acute ischemic stroke in patients treated with recanalization therapy
Authors: Mikulan Rea , Macura Lana , Pađen Višnja
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide. Timely diagnosis and control of vascular risk factors is a priority for stroke prevention. Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of vascular risk factors and the impact of their treatment on the outcome of acute ischemic stroke in patients treated with recanalization therapy. Material and methods: A retrospective analysis of data on stroke patients treated with recanalization therapy in one year was performed. The analysis contained the characteristics of the study population, risk factors and comorbidities, and the therapy used in stroke primary prevention. Symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) was defined according to ECASS-2 criteria. Patients' functional outcomes after three months were assessed by using a modified Rankin scale score (mRS). Results: The study included a total of 117 stroke patients of whom 70 (60%) were male. The average age of the study population was 65 years (64.6 ± 14), with a baseline NIHSS score of 12 (12 ± 6.7). The most often present risk factors were arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. The most commonly used drugs in primary prevention were antihypertensives and antithrombotic therapy. Afterward, patients were divided into two groups (those with previous antithrombotic (AT) therapy and those without). Patients who were not on previous AT therapy were: more often male, aged 45 - 75 years or younger than 45 years, less often had previous AF, hypercholesterolemia and previous stroke (p = < 0.01, p = 0.014, p = 0.002). They also had a trend of initially lower NIHSS scores. There were no statistical differences in the occurrence of sICH between the two groups (p = 0.922). Conclusion: The identification of stroke risk factors within all age groups and their treatment is of great importance in the primary prevention of stroke. Previous use of antithrombotic therapy does not increase the likelihood of sICH occurrence in stroke patients treated with recanalization therapy.
Cardiac risk assessment in the elective abdominal aortic aneurysm open repair
Authors: Đokić Ivana , Jović Miomir
Published: April 2024

When indicated, patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm are referred for elective abdominal aortic surgery. Abdominal aortic aneurysm open repair is associated with a high risk for the development of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Cardiac risk assessment in abdominal aortic surgery includes evaluation of the likelihood of adverse cardiac events during surgery and/or in the postoperative period. Overall cardiac risk is assessed individually for the patient, taking into account the patient's general condition, cardiac function, patient functional capacity, comorbidity status, and vascular surgery risk. Cardiac morbidity and mortality are several times higher in emergency procedures than in elective abdominal aortic procedures, as well as in surgical procedures compared to endovascular procedures, especially in cases with suprarenal clamping of the aorta. Patients with ischemic heart disease and heart failure are at high risk for adverse cardiac events. Pathophysiologic mechanisms activated intraoperatively by aortic clamping and unclamping, hemodynamic fluctuations, blood loss, coagulopathy, and ischemia-reperfusion injury influence the potential development of perioperative infarction, heart failure, and cardiac arrest in high-risk patients. Assessment of perioperative cardiac function and cardiac risk using leading recommendations and scoring systems before surgery may change the approach to management of high-risk patients with multiple comorbidities and significantly reduce the incidence of perioperative morbidity and mortality.
Prediction of cervical lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma using a machine learning approach
Authors: Popović-Krneta Marina , Šobić-Šaranović Dragana , Mijatović-Teodorović Ljiljana
Published: April 2024

The incidence of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) has been constantly increasing over the past three decades, establishing it as the most frequently diagnosed type of thyroid malignancy. While patients with PTC generally have a favorable outcome, the presence of lymph node metastases (LNM) may significantly impact their prognosis, leading to a higher likelihood of recurrence. The current pre-operative diagnosis of LNM primarily relies on cervical ultrasound examination, which is limited in sensitivity. As a result of low sensitivity, lymph node metastases remain undetected on the pre-operative staging and may later present as persistent or recurrent disease, necessitating further evaluation and potential reoperation. To address the challenges of LNM diagnoses, various models have been developed to predict LNM in PTC patients. Among prediction models, special attention has been drawn to machine learning models that can predict disease outcomes with improved accuracy and enable individualized selection of optimal treatment for each patient. Therefore, this mini-review primarily focuses on explaining the fundamental principles of ML models through an example of LNM prediction in PTC patients. Additionally, an overview is provided on the most commonly used ML models in medicine, discussing their performance in studies employing such approaches for LNM prediction. Finally, the main challenges that limit the implementation of these models in clinical practice have been examined, and crucial areas for improvement have been identified. Currently, ML models present a potentially useful tool for LNM prediction in PTC patients, but further research is necessary to fully leverage their capabilities and enable their implementation into decision support systems.
Pseudosymmetric normal paracontact metric space forms admitting (α, β)− type almost η−Ricci-Yamabe solitons
Authors: Mert Tuğba , Atçeken Mehmet
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we have considered normal paracontact metric space forms ad- mitting (α, β) −type almost η−Ricci-Yamabe solitons by means of some curvature ten- sors. Ricci pseudosymmetry concepts of normal paracontact metric space forms admit- ting (α, β) −type almost η−Ricci-Yamabe soliton have introduced according to choos- ing of some special curvature tensors such as Riemann, concircular, projective, W1 curvature tensor. After that, according to choosing of the curvature tensors, necessary conditions are given for normal paracontact metric space form admitting (α, β) −type almost η−Ricci-Yamabe soliton to be Ricci semisymmetric. Then some characteriza- tions are obtained and some classifications are made under the some conditions.