bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative study of combined co-enzyme Q10 and Clomiphene Citrate vs Clomiphene Citrate alone for ovulation induction in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Authors: Hafsa Jamal  , Khadija Waheed  , Raana Mazhar  , Muhammad Zeeshan Sarwar
Published: June 2023

A total of 136 patients with PCOS were followed through the Department of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Unit-IV, Lady Aitchison Hospital, Lahore. Patients were randomly divided by lottery method into two groups i.e., Group-A (CoQ10 plus Clomiphene citrate) and Group-B (Clomiphene citrate alone). The selected patients in the study group (group-A) were given Clomiphene citrate 100mg/day from cycle days 2-6 for 45 days (2 cycles) and CoQ10 in a dose of 50mg soft gel capsules thrice per day starting at cycle day-2, until HCG administration. Patients in controlled group (group-B) received Clomiphene citrate 100mg/day twice a day cycle for 45 days. Data were analysed in SPSS v25.0.
In group-A (CoQ10 plus Clomiphene citrate), successful ovulation induction was noted in 16 (23.5%) patients, showing that with the addition of CoQ10, the chances of ovulation induction increased.
Keywords: Co-enzyme Q10, Clomiphene Citrate, Ovulation Induction, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Frequency of uropathogens showing resistance to Nitrofurantoin
Authors: Tariq Mahmud Tariq
Published: June 2023

Urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by bacteria is the commonest infection accountable for the unforeseen healthcare cost throughout the globe. Nitrofurantoin is being studied as a solution to the perpetually increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance. The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency of urinary isolates causing UTI and their susceptibility pattern against Nitrofurantoin. Data of all isolates reported as uropathogens from April 1, to December 31, 2021, was collected through Electronic Medical Record system of Shalamar Hospital, Lahore. Results of Nitrofurantoin susceptibility were recorded to find the resistance pattern of bacterial isolates. Out of a total of 3,221 samples, 672 (20.9%) were positive with significant bacteriuria. Of the positive samples, 418 (62.2%) were collected from females and 254 (37.8%) from males, with female to male ratio of 1.65:1. The number of female patients was higher in adult age.
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Pulse oximeter and different skin tones in Pakistan
Authors: Azam Fatima , Roshan Aroosa , Siddiqui Laiba
Published: June 2023

Madam,
A recent retrospective cohort study found that 3069 patients of Asian, Black, and Hispanic racial origin were associated with lower average oxygen delivery rates than white patients using the pulse oximeter in the intensive care unit.[1] It is well known that these readings are affected by skin melanin pigmentation, which affects light absorption and scattering, resulting in unreliable readings in non-white patients.[1] This can increase the risk of hidden hypoxemia, which is established as falsely elevated SpO2 readings, usually 92% or greater when the blood haemoglobin oxygen saturation is < 88%.[2] This, in turn, is associated with higher mortality rates.[2] The Pakistani population has a variety of skin tones making this a concerning matter for people of all age groups. According to data analyzed from 18 different hypoxemic studies over the last three years which included studies analyzing the performance of pulse oximeter brands, employing both transmission and reflectance, with 3 sensor types (reusable finger clip, disposable adhesive finger, disposable adhesive forehead) found a slight positive bias in readings on skin with darker pigmentation.[3]
The current ongoing situation with COVID-19 makes it even more important to investigate the matter of the pulse oximeter’s performance. A retrospective study on 117 COVID-19 patients found that those with increased fibrinogen, increased ferritin and decreased lymphocyte count were risk factors for those with significant difference (>4%) in  SpO2 and SaO2 suggesting that the pulse oximeter alone isn't enough to accurately and precisely assess COVID-19 patients with those conditions.[4] It is also important to note that the performance of the pulse oximeter devices differ in a clinical vs ideal laboratory setting.[3] During the pandemic in Pakistan, many hospitals and homes have used the pulse oximeter as a reliable portable device without being aware of the discrepancies in the precision of its readings.
The Pakistani population should have a pulse oximeter device that works ideally in all settings and on a variety of skin tones to reflect the diversity of its population. The regulatory agencies and leading hospitals in Pakistan should analyse and change their standards for measuring the accuracy and precision of the pulse oximeter on patients with darker pigmentation, especially in low-perfusion and hypoxemic states.[3]
Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery or open surgery for Colon Resection: A long-standing dilemma
Authors: Nasir Muhammad Moiz , Fakhar Latif
Published: June 2023

Dear Madam,
Ccolon resection (colectomy) is the surgical removal of diseased sections of the colon due to their underlying etiology, which may be in the form of colon cancer, precancerous or inherited conditions among many other issues. It has a 2% to 6% mortality rate with several contributing factors, including the type of operative procedure employed [1]. Open surgery, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery (MIS), and robotic surgery are the procedures in practice for colectomy. This letter    assesses the clinical and cost-related outcomes of MIS and open surgery for colon resection, addressing the debate about their efficacy and safety.
In this regard, Cone et al. compared the two colectomy techniques with a sample population of 1314696 patients and concluded that the laparoscopic colectomy attenuates the risk of mortality with an odds ratio of 0.51 and a reduction in mortality from 3.9% to 0.9% in the laparoscopic group [1].  Laparoscopic procedures are also believed to minimize the cytokine response and avoid a period of relative immunosuppression that is normal in open surgery [1]. When treating stage III colon adenocarcinoma, Lee L et al. found MIS positively correlated with reduced delays in starting adjuvant systemic therapy [2]. Furthermore, results from Hakim et al’s. recent study substantiated that open surgery had a longer length of stay, and higher readmission and mortality rates with a 13 times higher probability of mortality at discharge compared to MIS resection [3].
MIS has already demonstrated superiority over open surgery for colectomy in terms of mortality, median LOS, 30-day readmission rate, and procedure cost. Considering these potential advantages, open surgery should no longer be regarded as gold standard for colectomy. On the other hand, several studies also concluded that there is no significant difference in early mortality between open and laparoscopic groups. However, these database studies were limited by patient selection and whether the study was single or multi-institutional. In conclusion, the use of minimally invasive surgeries should be prioritized to provide excellent care to the patient. Public hospitals must also consider these techniques of surgery as they are less time-consuming, given the long waiting list at government facilities. Additionally, it should be noted that MIS requires a shorter stay at the hospital and less monitoring from the physician, hence it can also be used to alleviate the problem of inadequate doctor-patient ratio, which is currently at 1:1300 in Pakistan, much lower than that recommended by WHO.
Ocular complications associated with diabetes and the risk of sustainable blindness; a real world analysis
Authors: Mahmood Tauseef , Fahim Muhammad Faisal , Ahsan Shahid , Qidwai Umair , Memon Muhammad Saleh
Published: June 2023

Objective: To evaluate the frequencies of ocular comorbidities among patients with type II diabetes, and the association with multiple systemic factors.
Method: The retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted at the Al Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Karachi, and comprised diabetic eye clinic data from April 2014 to February 2022. Demographic, biochemical and ophthalmic findings of the patients were recorded. Ocular findings analysed were best-corrected visual acuity, lens status, corneal changes, optic disc assessment, intraocular pressure and signs of retinopathy and its grading. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: Of the 43,723 subjects, 22,677(51.86%) were males and 21,046(48.13%). The overall mean age was 54.14±10.68 years. There were 21,680(49.58%) patients with diabetes duration 5-10 years. Overall, 33,876(77.5%), had some ocular morbidity, while 9,847(22.5%) had no such complaints. The commonest morbidity was cataract12,607(28.8%), followed by refractive errors 8,508(19.5%), vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy 2,553(5.83%) and suspected glaucoma 1,211(2.76%). Vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy and suspected glaucoma represented sustained blindness risk 3,764(8.6%). Increasing levels of low-density lipoprotein were significantly associated with advanced diabetic eye disease and clinically significant macular oedema (p<0.05), while glycated haemoglobin >6.4 was associated significantly with diabetic retinopathy and suspected glaucoma (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Diabetes caused some or the other ocular morbidity that needed intervention. Poor control of biochemical parameters was seen to increase frequency of ocular complications.
Key Words: Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic retinopathy.
An indispensable revolution for Pakistan, the beginning of robot assisted MIMVS
Authors: Amna Zaheer  , Daniyah Zehra Hussain
Published: June 2023

Madam,
Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques or ‘sternal sparing’ strategies, performed by making minor right chest incisions, were introduced in the mid-1990s [1,3]. From that point forward, there has been a decrease in surgical injury and postoperative recuperation, coming about in expanded acknowledgement of these approaches. It works on three essential standards: rebuilding and conserving MV pamphlet portability, creating a vast flyer coaptation surface, and remodeling of the mitral annulus to supply an ideal and steady orifice area. [1] The history of MIMVS expanded from the 1990s when minimally invasive approaches such as the parasternal incision, hemi sternal incision and the mini thoracotomy were investigated by autonomous groups led by Delos Cosgrove and Lawrence Cohn. Further advancements include the primary video-directed repair and substitutions performed through a mini-thoracotomy and the primary utilization of end balloon clamping. Later, improvements incorporated the coming of stereoscopic 3D video endoscopy and mechanical surgery. [5]
Robotic technology facilitates complex surgical procedures on the mitral valve without opening the chest. The most significant advantage is diminished surgical injury, which deciphers into early recuperation. In 1998, robotic mitral valve repair was initiated and adopted in 2005 by the US following the first multicenter trial. In classic robotic mitral valve surgery, femoral-femoral cardiopulmonary machine cannulation is performed through a small incision in the groin. The surgeon leading the robotic mitral valve surgery must have the relevant heart surgery certification from the country's certifying institution. The console surgeon should be experienced in all aspects of mitral valve surgery and be highly versed in repair techniques as robotic procedures take longer than traditional surgeries, especially during the learning curve. Apprenticeship in the so-called mini-mitral using conventional videoscopy is also an advantage, but not a mandatory requirement The courses on robotic mitral valve surgery including formal didactic and practice-oriented training should be obtained by the lead surgeon and the team. Virtual stimulators and wet labs should be provided by the hospital to the team to practice their first 8-10 cases until they gain expertise
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Vitamin D in Keloids: an alternative to steroids?
Authors: Alizeh Naushad  , Aziz Nashit Irfan
Published: June 2023

Madam,
Keloids are wound healing scars with well-demarcated overgrowth of fibrotic tissue, mainly involving excessive collagen proliferation produced by fibroblasts. They extend beyond the original injury site, and are associated with pain and pruritus (1,2).
Few treatments available few for Keloids include occlusive dressings, compression therapy and intralesional corticosteroid injections (1). Triamcinolone acetate, a corticosteroid injection, is considered the first line treatment as it possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-mitotic activities, which reduce scar volume and prevent a recurrence. However, approximately 50percent of keloids are considered to be steroid resistant (3, 4). Moreover, as per literature, the usage of intralesional corticosteroid injections can cause several local and systemic adverse effects such as telangiectasias, skin necrosis, skin and subcutaneous fat atrophy, and Cushing’s syndrome (5)
In light of the above, researchers are keen on finding other treatment modalities for treating these lesions, and among them Vitamin D, is being investigated. Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that normally plays a role in regulating serum calcium, inhibiting cellular proliferation and promoting cell differentiation and apoptotic activities. Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-B), an inflammatory marker, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of keloids. TGF-B is believed to be inhibited with localised Vitamin D. Furthermore, Vitamin D deficiency plays a significant role in keloidogenesis, a process mediated by dysregulation of koebnerisin, an antimicrobial polypeptide (2).
A study was conducted recently, where 40 adults, aged 18 to 60 years, were administered intralesional Vitamin D, on keloids sized atleast 5 cm, with sessions carried out every week for a maximum of 3-4 sessions. This study showed a highly significant reduction in the Vancouver Scar Scale, a scarring scoring system (1).
However, further trials, specially comparative studies, are needed to effectively weigh in the efficacy of Vitamin D over steroids. Advantages of Vitamin D are evident and promising so far – it’s cost-friendly, and shows mild side effects such as burning, pain, swelling and tenderness that shortly disappears on its own.
Patient perspectives in the face of climate change: improving maternal and child health outcomes through patient-centered design
Authors: Muhammad Ameer
Published: June 2023

Dear Editor,
The impact of climate change on maternal, newborn, and child health in Pakistan is profound. Further, the country is susceptible to extreme weather conditions, such as floods, heatwaves, and droughts, which could disrupt healthcare services, damage healthcare infrastructure, and increase disease risks. These impacts are expected to worsen in the coming years. Food systems can be disrupted by changing temperatures, precipitation patterns, and other climate-related factors, resulting in disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and other health problems.1 The patient-centered design process involves incorporating community perspectives into health interventions and engaging communities in the design process. Consequently, interventions can be more culturally appropriate, acceptable, and feasible, which will ensure their long-term success.
Patient-centered design can also promote equity and inclusion, which are critical to addressing these complex and interrelated health challenges. Poverty, lack of access to healthcare, gender inequalities, and poverty often hinder the health of mothers, newborns, and children and reduce these barriers can be addressed by incorporating the perspectives and experiences of patients into health interventions and putting them at the center of the design process. Consequently, more effective, equitable, and sustainable health systems can be developed that are better suited to address climate change's complex health challenges.2
Here are a few examples of how patient-centered design can be integrated in maternal and child health services to combat the effects of climate change:

Climate-resilient infrastructure: Incorporating features into healthcare such as reinforced roofing, raised floors, and backup generators are all examples of measures that can be used to prevent medical facilities from being affected by climate change.3
Access to safe water and adequate sanitation: In areas affected by climate change, safe water and adequate sanitation can play a major role in preventing disease and improving health.3
Patient-centered clinic design: The utilization of maternal and child health services can be increased by providing features such as private consultation rooms and comfortable waiting areas.4
Health education and awareness: Communities can build resilience and reduce negative health impacts by providing health education and awareness, especially in climate-affected areas.5

Incorporating patient-centered design into maternal and child health services can increase health service utilization and improve quality of care. As a result, the healthcare system can be more resilient and effective to climate change challenges.
Análise da qualidade na prestação de serviços jurídicos: um estudo de caso utilizando a matriz SWOT
Authors: Santos André de Mendonça , Silva Natália Macêdo e
Published: June 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o nível de qualidade dos serviços jurídicos prestados por um escritório de advocacia da cidade de Alagoinhas/BA, buscando identificar as problemáticas vivenciadas, propondo melhorias e disseminando conhecimento sobre conceitos de qualidade dentro da organização. Para isso, o presente estudo de caso realizou entrevistas semiestruturadas com os funcionários, contou com uma abordagem descritiva e qualitativa, e visitas in loco com o intuito de analisar o layout da organização. Utilizou-se a matriz SWOT e matriz cruzada para melhor análise das informações coletadas e desenvolvimento de proposições. Por fim, foi proposta a utilização de ferramentas tecnológicas, como ERP jurídico, chatbot de WhatsApp e Microsoft Teams, marketing, com a intensificação das divulgações nas redes sociais e aplicação do 5S com o intuito de melhorar a comunicação, organização, aumentar a produtividade e satisfação do cliente.
Analisis Kontribusi Wakaf antara Indonesia dan Malaysia dalam Meningkatkan Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Ummat
Authors: Wahyudi Rizki , Nasution  Yenni Samri Juliati , Syarvina Wahyu
Published: June 2023

Wahyu Syarvina

Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara

, wahyusyarvina@uinsu.ac.id3

 

 

ABSTRACT.

Waqf is one of the Islamic financial instruments that can be empowered to help the ummah's economy, starting to become one of the drivers of helping the economy in the country. because it is not an obligation for a Muslim like zakat, giving rise to various efforts made to collect and distribute waqf so that it can contribute properly. Indonesia and Malaysia, which are two neighboring countries, are the case studies in this study. To see a comparison of the funds raised, a comparative study is a method for analyzing comparisons between the two countries. By collecting data through the library, online sources of scientific publications through the Dompet Dhuafa website and the Malaysian Waqf Foundation, it is also followed by previous studies. It was found that the results of the funds collected were increasing, and the productive empowerment of waqf really helped the community.

Keywords: waqf; empowerment; ummah; indonesia; malaysia
Komparasi Efektivitas Biaya Pelatihan Sumber Daya Manusia Pada Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia
Authors: Nurati Nurati , Kusumastuti Retno
Published: June 2023

Training is essentially a learning process. Maqashid sharia as the foundation of sharia banking has the first goal of educating or conducting research for individuals. Industry competitiveness will not be able to increase without employees who are reliable and competent in their fields. The industry invests heavily in the training and development of its employees. It is time for the organization or BUS to change their perspective on aspects of employees in the organization or BUS, if they want BUS or their organization to be superior and bigger. This study aims to analyze the cost-effectiveness of BUS training in Indonesia in the period 2020 to 2022. The method used is descriptive analysis with a comparative model and quadrant analysis between sampling on the performance of the training cost-effectiveness ratio. The results of the study used quadrant analysis, namely BUS in quadrant 1: PT BPD Nusa Tenggara Barat Syariah (NTBS), PT. Bank Muamalat Indonesia (BMI), PT. Bank Aceh Syariah (BACS) and PT. Bank Victoria Syariah (BVIS). Quadrant 2 namely: PT. Bank Jabar Banten Syariah (BJBS), PT. BCA Syariah (BCAS) and PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia, Tbk (BSI). Quadrant 3 is nil. Finally in quadrant 4 there are: PT. Bank Mega Syariah (BMS), PT. Bank Panin Dubai Syariah, Tbk (BPDS), PT. Sharia National Pension Savings Bank, Tbk (BTPS), PT. Bukopin Sharia Bank (BSB) and PT. Bank Aladin Syariah, Tbk (BAL). Categorization using quadrant analysis indicates that the BUS industry in Indonesia is mostly not effective in managing and realizing HR training costs.

Keywords: Training, human resources, Islamic banking
Analisis Kontribusi Pendapatan Sektor Pariwisata terhadap Produk Domestik Regional Bruto (PDRB) di Kabupaten Simalungun
Authors: Batubara Tryana Ramadhany , Nasution Juliana   , Harahap Rahmat Daim
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine and analyze the contribution of tourism sector revenue to regional gross domestic product in Simalungun Regency. The type of research used is this research, namely qualitative research. Types and sources of data using a qualitative approach with secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency of Simalungun Regency. The results showed that the occupancy rate of star hotel rooms and other inns in Simalungun Regency increased to 27.93 percent in 2018. Thereafter it has decreased every year from 2019 to 2021 to 18.02 percent. The number of hotels and other lodgings in Simalungun Regency in 2021 is 74. The number of hotel rooms and other lodgings in Simalungun Regency in 2021 is 1,891 rooms. The number of beds in hotels and other inns in Simalungun Regency in 2021 is 2,859 beds. The average length of stay for foreign guests in 2021 is 1.59 days while domestic guests are 1.14 days.

Keywords: Simalungun Regency, Accommodation and Hotels
Dampak Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) terhadap Peningkatan Kesejahteraan Keluarga Miskin di Kelurahan Kerasaan I Kecamatan Pematang Bandar Kabupaten Simalungun
Authors: Julfani Listy , Putra Ilham Mirzaya
Published: June 2023

The Family Hope Program (PKH) is a conditional cash transfer program for low-income families. The requirement is to be actively involved in education and health. The Family Hope Program in Indonesia was implemented in 2007 to alleviate poverty and prosper low-income families. This research and journal article aims to determine the impact of PKH on family welfare and see if there is a reduction in the poverty rate after the government realizes the Family Hope Program. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Collecting research data in the form of observations, interviews and documentation with PKH Facilitators and PKH beneficiary families (KPM) Kerasaan I Village, Pematang Bandar District, Simalungun Regency. The results of the study show that the impact of PKH on beneficiary families, including the cash provided, can meet family consumption or needs and help the economy of PKH beneficiary families. Program implementation can reduce poverty in Kerasaan I Village. The percentage of poor people in September 2021 was 0.14% and decreased in March 2022 to 0.02%. The limitation of the research is the impact of PKH on family welfare and wanting to examine whether there is a decrease in the percentage of poverty in Pematang Bandar District or more precisely in the Kerasaan I Village. The practical implication of this research is to provide information to the government that PKH can increase the welfare of low-income families. Its social meaning is to provide an overview to the government and the community that the implementation of social assistance programs, one of which is the Family Hope Program, can reduce the poverty rate in Kerasaan I Village, Pematang Bandar District. The purity of this research is supported by the Kerasaan I Kelurahan PKH Facilitator who helps the community get out of poverty through a family capacity building meeting program (P2K2) which is held every month.

Keywords: Impact, Family Hope Program, Family Welfare. Kerasaan I Village
Pemanfaatan Media Youtube Channel Jeda Nulis Dalam Membangun Sikap Toleransi Beragama Mahasiswa Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam Fakultas Dakwah dan KomunikasiUIN Sumatra Utara
Authors: Rkt Lanna Sari , Efendi Erwan
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research is to describe how students of Islamic communication at the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra use the media to foster an attitude of religious tolerance. Experts are interested in exploring this because virtual entertainment is increasingly modern, causing ministers to use new media to convey da'wah, where the target is young people, to be honest, students. Students who are supposed to be problem solvers hope that students are able to follow and apply firm resistance in public activities. The Faculty of Dakwah and Communication at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra is recruiting a number of communication and broadcasting majors for the 2022–2023 academic year and even semester for this qualitative study which uses a field analysis approach. Evidenced by the many students who re-uploaded Habib Ja'far's videos to their social media, students chose the YouTube channel to stop writing as a channel for listening to Islamic lectures because Habib's nature is calm, peaceful, and right on target. The research findings show that if students care about understanding religious tolerance, they also like to use the YouTube platform to listen to Islamic lectures. The obstacle experienced due to teaching through virtual entertainment is the problem of correspondence, because several parties cut the dai's recording and then changed it to create a new problem (slandering the dai's name). In this case, Dais might be able to add a timestamp to the video, which would be a workaround.

Keywords: YouTube, Tolerance for Human Trafficking, Pause Writing, Habib Ja'far, and Students
Metode Penyuluh Agama Islam Dalam Menanamkan Toleransi Antar Umat Beragama di Kelurahan Tanjung Langkat Kecamatan Salapian
Authors: Sari Indah Putri , Tanjung Muaz
Published: June 2023

Basically, Islamic religious instructors have a very important role in society and empower themselves as Islamic religious instructors to show successful they are in counselling and guidance to community. Religious instructors are also the leading sector of Islamic community guidance, which has duties or obligations that are quite heavy, broad and the problem they face are even more complex. Islamic religious instructors are certainly not alone in carrying out quite heavy mandates, they must act as motivators, facilitators and, catalysts for Islamic da’wah in public. Indonesia, as a vast nation, encompasses a diverse range of religious beliefs, such as Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and various other faiths. Consequently, fostering interreligious tolerance becomes imperative in ensuring social stability and safeguarding society from ideological pressures. Differences in religious beliefs is also a motivating factor not to bring each other down, to belittle one another each other tolerance is an attitude of mutual respect related to inter- religious relations and also freedom of and worship in society. One of the benefits of tolerance is that it makes it easier to realize unity and unity in the face of existing differences so that life will be comfortable and peaceful even in the midst of differences.

 Keywords: Method, Extension, Tolerance, People
Dakwahtainment's Impact on Establishing Religious Harmony
Authors: Pranata Yulya Cahyany , Nur Bahri Andini
Published: June 2023

Since modern da'wah was implemented in new media, da'wahtainment designs have long existed in people's lives, and various responses have emerged. This dakwahtainment affects religious harmony in addition to Muslims. However, the practice of preaching in new media in an effort to achieve religious harmony has received very little research attention. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the extent to which propaganda can serve as a substitute for fostering tolerance and reducing conflicts between religions. This study employs a quantitative approach by distributing a questionnaire to 272 religiously diverse respondents from various Indonesian cities participating in the study. The data demonstrate that Dakwahtainment significantly improves the Religious Harmony variable. The fact that the Dakwahtainment variable has a positive coefficient of 0.382 indicates that it influences the Religious Harmony variable positively.

Keyword: Tolerance, religious harmony, and dakwahtainment
Acoustic Property of NBRRI Interlocking Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (ICSEB): A Sustainable Alternative for Building Materials
Authors: A Bakam Vision , MBİSHİDA Mbimda Ali , DANJUMA Timothy
Published: June 2023

This study uses a tested laterite soil composition to investigate the acoustic properties of interlocking compressive stabilized earth blocks (ICSEBs) produced by the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI). The laterite samples comprised 40.75% fines (silt-clay), 48.65% fine/medium/coarse, and 10.6% fine gravel. The ICSEBs produced from this composition were evaluated for their sound absorption coefficient values at octave bands of 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, and 4000 Hz. The results demonstrate that the ICSEBs exhibit favorable acoustic insulation properties, with sound absorption coefficients ranging from 0.71 to 0.99 at the tested frequencies. Comparative analysis with commonly used materials, such as fiber-glass insulation batts and acoustic plasterboard, highlights the competitive performance of the ICSEBs. This study emphasizes the need for further research to explore the influence of composition, thickness, and installation methods on the acoustic performance of ICSEBs, ensuring their suitability for specific applications. Meanwhile, the findings indicate that ICSEBs made from the laterite soil composition can be a cost-effective and durable solution for acoustic insulation in building construction. Therefore, this study provides valuable insight into the acoustic properties of ICSEB, which could be helpful for architects, engineers, and builders who seek to incorporate sustainable and cost-effective building materials in their projects.
METHODS OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CONDITIONS OF CHANGE
Authors:   N.S. Solomenko Institute of Transport Problems  of Russian Academy of Sciences, Tsyganov Vladimir Victorovich , Borodin Vladimir Alekseevich ,   JSC «EZAN», Savushkin Sergey Alexandrovich ,   N.S. Solomenko Institute of Transport Problems  of Russian Academy of Sciences,
Published: June 2023

The goals and methods of managing the development of Russia's transport infrastructure in the conditions of change are considered. To support decision-making related to such development, it is proposed to use the Complex of Strategic Management Models for Large-Scale Transport Infrastructure, tested in the process of developing the transport infrastructure of Siberia, the Far East and the Russian Arctic.
CROSS-PLATFORM IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PREPROCESSOR FOR SYSTEM MODELING
Authors:   AO «Rosseti Digital», Borziak Andrei Alexandrovich , Smirnov Roman Sergeevich ,   AO «Rosseti Digital»
Published: June 2023

The paper discusses a number of graphic libraries in the C++ language. The original algorithms of the preprocessor for system modeling are presented, providing flexibility and ease of use. Based on the C ++ language and the FLTK library, the BEAT preprocessor has been developed, which implements the automation of data preparation and their visualization.
ACTUAL ASPECTS OF PATRIOTIC EDUCATION IN RUSSIA IN THE CONTEXT OF MODERN CIVILIZATIONAL CHALLENGES
Authors:   Financial University under the Government  of the Russian  Federation, Petrash Elena Vadimovna
Published: June 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of problems related to the patriotic education of Russian youth, which the pedagogical community of Russia faces today in the conditions of modern civilizational challenges, such as: our youth are purposefully brought up not by patriots of Russia and admirers of the West; there is a full-fledged hard ware aimed at biased distortion of history.
FEATURES OF THE IMPACT OF FILM COMMUNICATION ON THE FORMATION OF THE HISTORICAL CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE VIEWER
Authors:   Financial University under the Government  of the Russian  Federation, Bakharchieva Albina Magomedovna , Petrash Elena Vadimovna ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: June 2023

This article presents an analysis of the impact of historical cinema on the formation of the perception of real history by viewers. The author examines various technological techniques used in the film industry to create artistic images of historical figures and reconstruct historical events. In particular, in the article, using the example of the film "Azazel", the author analyzes techniques that allow the viewer to immerse himself in the era of the early 20th century, to understand its characteristic features and the reasons for the events that took place. In this study, the author suggests that historical cinema today can become a tool that can generate interest in a deeper study of the history of their country.
SOME ASPECTS OF THE INFLUENCE OF THE FILM INDUSTRY ON THE PROMOTION OF SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS
Authors:   Financial University under the Government  of the Russian  Federation, Zhuk Sofya Dmitrievna , Petrash Elena Vadimovna ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: June 2023

This article presents an analysis of the impact of the film industry on the formation of ideas of modern society about same-sex relationships. The object of the study is Western cinema. The subject of the study is the influence of Western cinema on the representation of Russian youth about same-sex relationships. To determine what influence Western cinema had on the representation of modern Russian youth about same-sex relationships, the authors conducted a sociological study, presenting three hypotheses. The result of the sociological survey is presented in this article.
CONTRADICTIONS IN THE PERCEPTION OF THE IMPACT OF FILM COMMUNICATIONS ON PEOPLE'S CONSCIOUSNESS AND BEHAVIOR
Authors:   Financial University under the Government  of the Russian  Federation, Petrash Nikolai Dmitrievich , Petrash Elena Vadimovna ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: June 2023

This article presents an analysis of the specifics of the impact of modern film communication technologies on people's consciousness and behavior. The author examines the basic technological techniques of manipulation used in the film industry to effectively influence the viewer, reveals the main aspects of the use of these technologies, both from a negative and positive point of view, actualizing the inconsistency of this problem. In particular, the article emphasizes that along with the control and real prohibition of destructive attitudes broadcast by the modern film industry, it is necessary at the state level to conduct a purposeful policy of using media technologies to form a constructive positive reality, in fact, fighting for the "ecology of the noosphere".
NEW ROLE MODEL IN NATIONALISTIC (Kajian Artis sebagai Model Baru Bela Negara pada Masyarakat Digital)
Authors:   Universitas Lampung, Utami Sindi
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji keberadaan fenomena seniman menjadi model bela negara. berbagai faktor yang melatarbelakangi turunnya nasionalisme masyarakat digital, salah satunya adalah globalisasi dan kemajuan teknologi yang membuat masyarakat digital terpengaruh oleh budaya asing. Kesadaran bela negara merupakan kewajiban setiap warga negara menurut pasal 27 ayat 3 namun belum sepenuhnya diwujudkan oleh warga negara. dalam bela negara dapat dilakukan dengan cara yang sederhana tanpa harus menggunakan senjata seperti pada masa penjajahan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data dilakukan wawancara mendalam. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa sebagian besar warga negara sadar akan pentingnya memiliki nasionalisme dan juga kesadaran bela negara. Berbagai faktor juga dikatakan mampu meningkatkan nasionalisme warga, seperti toleransi, kesadaran akan keragaman budaya yang dimiliki Indonesia, serta melalui siaran olahraga internasional yang diikuti oleh Indonesia. Salah satu upaya yang lahir untuk menanamkan kesadaran bela negara adalah dengan menghadirkan model baru dalam bela negara. Melalui program Ngopi Daring Bela Negara merupakan terobosan baru untuk memulai trend baru. Dengan adanya tren baru ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan nasionalisme dan kesadaran bela negara bagi warga negara.
Pemanfaatan Botol Bekas Sebagai Wadah Akuaskap Ikan Hias Di Tk Aisyiyah Bustan Athfal Jampue Kabupaten Pinrang
Authors: SC Ummu Kaltsum , Mutmainnah Nurul , Yunus Yusdalifah Ekayanti , Qadri Sri Nur
Published: June 2023

Plastic bottle waste is the result of waste in the form of bottles made of plastic or glass resulting from a production process both industrial and domestic. The existence of this waste is considered to have no economic value and selling value, but to reduce the abundance of plastic waste, especially plastic bottles, there must be innovation that has the purpose of utilization. The concept of using plastic bottle waste as a medium for maintaining ornamental fish is called Aquascape. This activity was carried out in November 2022. One of the methods carried out was by introducing students to recycling plastic bottles and types of ornamental fish. It is hoped that this dedication will reduce the capacity of plastic waste which can reduce the quality of health and the beauty of the environment. The results of collecting used bottles will later be created into an aquascape.
Contextual Reports on Residential Satisfaction Studies from Developing Countries: Review Highlights
Authors: Oladosu Rasheed Osuolale , Abdulkadir Mohammed , Haruna Auwal
Published: June 2023

Residential satisfaction, the perception of an individual regarding his residential provisions and an examination construct of the aid gotten for life fulfilment through the living dwelling and its socio-physical environment, has received a multidisciplinary investigation both in width and depth for over a long period even though not many were conducted in the developing nations until recent times. We have in this paper, briefly overviewed studies on residential satisfaction with emphasis on its determinants/predictors as reported in researches carried out in different parts of the globe. Residential satisfaction encompasses the gratification from dwelling as a unit of its features, qualities and functions as well as the attributes of the environment where the dwelling is situated; thereby comprising cognitive, affective and behavioural aspects of life. Researches, though with little exemptions, have generally reported correlations between satisfaction and socio-demographic attributes of the residents. Research outcomes have equally shown that satisfaction studies are used for predicting life satisfaction, measuring quality of life and estimating performance of housing projects. Its measurement has transcended the application of bivariate to multivariate and structural equation modelling in contemporary studies. It is however observed that the various studies on the topic have not sufficiently addressed the vacuum of establishing the predictors of this phenomenon in residential segregated urban environment rooted in violent conflicts.
Asymmetric Effect of Oil Revenue on Economic Performance in Nigeria: A Non-linear ARDL Approach
Authors: Adenuga Idris A. , Akanbi Semiu A. , Abuh Emmanuel J.
Published: June 2023

Depending on the prevailing global or local economic situations, the instability in income from crude oil sales dictate the state of oil exporting economy, such as Nigeria. This is anchored to the fact that considerable proportion of the country’s total revenue comes from the oil sector. Thus, rise (positive change) and fall (negative change) in oil revenue may exert unequal influence on the Nigeria’s economic performance. Based on the foregoing, this research work investigates the asymmetric effect of income from oil on Nigeria’s economic performance between the period 1981 and 2020. The objective is to examine how economic performance reacts severally to rise and fall in oil revenue. Using time series analysis methodology, the study utilizes datasets on real GDP (a proxy for economic performance), oil revenue, exchange rate and inflation rate. The data were sourced from CBN Statistical Bulletin and World Development Indicators. The data analysis process includes stationarity test (using ADF test), bounds cointegration test, technique of estimation, using non-linear autoregressive distributed lag (NADRL) and post estimation tests. The findings reveal that positive change (increase) and negative change (decrease) in oil revenue exert the same direction (positive) but different magnitudes of impact on Nigerian economic performance in the long run. In other words, positive oil revenue change exerts positive impact on economic performance while negative oil revenue change exerts negative impact on economic performance. Essentially, both positive and negative oil revenue changes are real GDP inelastic, however, economic performance responds more to negative change (decrease) in oil revenue than the positive change (increase) in the long-run. Therefore, the study submits that the Nigerian government, through its concerned agencies in the oil sector, should design necessary strategies to curb oil theft such as adopting proactive measures against vandalism. Also, massive diversification into other sectors of the economy must be the government’s paramount consideration.
Institutional Ownership and Ownership Concentration and Tax Aggressiveness of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Solomon AZA, M. , Kayode DANIEL, Emmanuel , Omonu AUDU, Ilemona
Published: June 2023

Poor corporate governance practice have been cited as one of the causes of the corporate collapses noticed among firms in Nigeria. This study examined institutional ownership, ownership concentration and tax aggressiveness of listed consumer goods firm in Nigeria covering the period of twelve (12) year 2010-2021. The study adopted ex-post facto research design and secondary data was used for analysis which was obtained from Nigerian Exchange Group. Panel regression analysis technique was used to analyse research data. The result showed that institutional ownership and ownership concentration has a negative significant effect on tax aggressiveness of consumer goods firm in Nigeria. The study therefore concludes that study institutional ownership and ownership concentration has insignificant effect on tax aggressiveness of consumer good firm in Nigeria. Therefore the study recommend that Management of consumer goods firm should not give more attention to the institutional shareholders due to negative influence effect it has on the firm tax aggressiveness.
Ownership Structure and Financial Performance of Listed Insurance Firms in Nigeria: Moderating Role of Independent Director
Authors: Ismaila Hassan , Tanko Hassan Alhaji
Published: June 2023

The financial performance of listed insurance firms in Nigeria has been declined significantly. There are other factors that could lead to the poor financial performance but the researchers are specifically interested in examining the effect of independent director on the relationship between ownership structure and financial performance of listed insurance firms in Nigeria from 2013 to 2022 financial years. The ownership structure variables used in this study are institutional ownership and managerial ownership while the financial performance used is represented by return on assets (ROA), and the moderating variable is independent director. The sample of the study is all the twenty-three (23) listed insurance firms in Nigeria that make up the population of the study. The study uses secondary data and multiple regressions for the purpose of this study. The findings of the study reveal that institutional ownership and managerial ownership have negative and insignificant effects on financial performance of listed insurance firms in Nigeria. Independent director has a positive effect on the relationship between institutional ownership, managerial ownership and financial performance. The researchers therefore recommend that the Central Bank of Nigeria and National Insurance Commission should ensure that there is diversity of experience without compromising compatibility, integrity and independence.
Buhari Administration and the Nigerian Niger-Delta Region, 2015 – 2021
Authors: Abiodun Dr DUYILE, William
Published: June 2023

This study examined the Buhari administrations response to the myriad of problems in the Niger Delta region. The role it played in stopping the volatile and insecurity of the region. The research also traced the history of the Region in Nigeria. A retrospect and review of the facts was made, in order that scholars would have an insight on perceptions as well as the strategic challenges the Buhari administration passed through in bringing peace to the region. The study relied on documentary data. The documentary data were sourced from newspapers, journal papers, internet sources and correspondence. The documentary was subjected to internal and external criticism for authentication, and then to textual and contextual analyses. It also complimented the secondary data with few primary data, from interviews. The research identified the reasons why the Niger Delta is considered most peaceful of all the regions in Nigeria.
CONHECIMENTO E APRENDIZAGEM EM ORGANIZAÇÕES POLICIAIS: UMA ANÁLISE SOB A PERSPECTIVA DE TRABALHOS ACADÊMICOS
Authors: Ribeiro dos Santos Felipe Haleyson , Sampaio Pytlowanciv Diogo Fernando
Published: June 2023

Este estudo tem por objetivo apresentar como o conhecimento se encontra difundido na Corporação, sob uma perspectiva dos trabalhos acadêmicos. Este artigo se relaciona também com a questão da aprendizagem, pois tais trabalhos são o resultado de um processo de aprendizagem realizados principalmente na Academia Policial Militar do Guatupê. Foram coletados os trabalhos acadêmicos registrados pela Comissão de Promoção de Oficiais, pois é o local com maior probabilidade de conter todos os cursos realizados pelos Oficiais. Após a classificação de acordo com as disciplinas mestras da Academia Policial Militar do Guatupê foi identificado que o Direito é o principal tema discutido pela Corporação, mas ao longo da carreira do Oficial, o foco muda para a Gestão. Sugere-se para pesquisas futuras uma análise mais aprofundada dos trabalhos para identificar os temas tratados em cada uma das disciplinas aqui apontadas.