bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN DEVELOPING ENGLISH-LANGUAGE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN MEDICAL EDUCATION DURING CRISIS SITUATIONS
Authors: Bilko V.V. , Borzykh O.A. , Lavrenko A.V. , Kaidashev I.P.
Published: December 2023

The article deals with the role of English as a language of medical academic instruction in modern conditions that is gaining a particular relevance both in Ukraine and around the world. Knowledge of professional English facilitates the integration into the global scientific and educational space, opens up new opportunities for both students and teachers. Ensuring the quality of education in the context of the coronavirus infection pandemic, time of uncertainty, and military operations is of particular importance. After all, the quality of education depends not only on the scientific and methodological support of academic disciplines, but also on the use of the latest forms and methods of teaching, the relevance of the content to current trends and events in the world, which is impossible without the use of English as a language of international medical communication.

The purpose of the study is to reveal the characteristic features of the creation of the English-language educational environment in medical education and to determine their role in the perception and assimilation of educational material by students of higher medical education in crisis situations. Poltava State Medical University is diligently striving to establish and maintain a thriving and supportive English-language educational environment.

The creation of English-language educational environment in medical education and its role in ensuring the professional development of students and teachers of higher medical education is of global importance for further use in professional activities. In crisis situations, its preservation and development is an important area of work of a higher education institution, in particular Poltava state medical university. Hence, it can be stated that the creation of the English-language educational environment at Poltava State Medical University fosters the professional and personal development of both students and teachers, enabling all participants in the educational process to unleash their full potential.
CULTIVATING CRITICAL THINKING IN PRACTICAL CLASSES DURING PATHOMORPHOLOGY AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors: Garvasiuk O.V. , Ilika V.V. , Guz L.O. , Kulachek V.T. , Malaiko S.S.
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study is to explore and suggest methods for cultivating critical thinking in medical students during practical classes at a higher education institution.

Results and discussion. Critical thinking is recognised as skilled thinking that makes good judgements because it is criterion-based, self-improving and context-sensitive. The process of developing critical thinking has the ultimate goal of teaching how to solve situational problems, persevere in solving problems, have flexible communication skills in teamwork, learn to listen to the interlocutor, be able to consider problems from different perspectives and consider multiple connections between phenomena, build logical conclusions, reflect on their feelings and thoughts, set goals and achieve goals. Thus, cultivating critical thinking in practical classes over the course of Pathomorphology is an integral part of the educational process.

Considering the role that Pathomorphology plays as a bridge between theoretical and clinical disciplines, the faculty of departments teaching this subject confronts the challenge of fostering critical thinking in medical students. This article is dedicated to exploring various methods for developing critical thinking in medical students within higher education institutions. The following methods are considered: development of critical thinking through reading and writing, cluster, Fishbone method, question cube, Daisy of Questions, syncreate, Lotus Flower and Tree of Predictions (Decisions). It is extremely important to introduce training to foster critical thinking (solving real problems and making decisions by students in various situations); to create reasonable grounds for choosing the most appropriate methods, techniques, forms and means of teaching. The considered methods of forming critical thinking in medical students have effectively proved themselves in practical classes in pathomorphology at the higher education institution "Bukovinian State Medical University". In the future, there is a need to study other methods of critical thinking, such as "six hats of thinking", essay, etc.

Conclusion. Cultivating critical thinking in medical students stands as one of the paramount responsibilities for the teaching staff in any higher education medical institution. Critical thinking is the skill of analyzing and making well-considered decisions independently. It represents a distinct form of thinking marked by activity, purposefulness, independence, discipline, and reflection
SUBJECTIVE ANALYSIS OF QUALITY INDICATORS OF MEDICINAL PRODUCTS
Authors: Abbasalieva T.R.
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the study is to assess the quality indicators and side effects of medicinal substances from a subjective point of view. Materials and methods. 40 attending therapeutists, 45 pharmacists and 100 patients were involved in the study at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technologies and Management and the Department of Medical and Biological Physics, the Azerbaijan Medical University in order to assess the quality indicators and side effects of medicinal substances from a subjective point of view. At the first stage, a special survey was used to study which factors, such as efficacy, safety, quality and price of drug, are accepted as the main criteria when prescribing a particular drug in research institutions.Results: Among the surveyed internists, 31 individuals, constituting 77.5% of the participants, emphasized the significance of product quality when prescribing medications. Two pharmacists from the total surveyed mentioned drug-induced side effects affecting the respiratory system. Furthermore, 77.5% of internists engaged in the survey reported that medicinal substances resulted in gastrointestinal side effects not explicitly outlined in the instructions. 88.9% of participating pharmacists noted drug-induced side effects on the gastrointestinal system in patients. Conclusions: The effective resolution of the issue investigated in this study hinges on the practical implementation of modern and enhanced pharmacovigilance methods to monitor the circulation of substandard medicines. This requires fostering a responsible attitude among all stakeholders, including the primary subjects of treatment, towards timely detection and improvement of drug safety. In clinical practice, instances of adverse reactions in patients using medications have frequently been observed. Most commonly, doctors and pharmacists noted similar reactions originating from the gastrointestinal tract, with respiratory system issues reported less frequently. When selecting medications, both doctors and pharmacists prioritize effectiveness, safety, and quality, with cost being of lesser importance.
POTENTIAL FOR PATHOGENETIC CORRECTION OF PROTEASE-ANTIPROTEASE SYSTEM IMBALANCE IN PATIENTS WITH COMORBIDITY OF STABLE ANGINA PECTORIS OF THE II-III FUNCTIONAL CLASS AND STAGE II-III CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Authors: Dotsenko S. Ya. , Kraidashenko О. О.
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study is to assess the clinical effectiveness of the therapy including exogenous L-arginine and statins under the comorbidity of stable angina pectoris of the II-III functional class and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease of the II-III stage.

Materials and methods. The study included 50 patients with coronary heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (mean age 57 years; male/female ratio 78/22%). In order to assess the clinical effectiveness of the therapy for combined cardiopulmonary pathology, the patients were randomized into 2 subgroups: subgroup 1 included 25 patients who took metabolitotropic medication under high-intensity statin therapy (the basic therapy included L-arginine and rosuvastatin as a hypolipidemic agent in a dose of 20 mg/day); subgroup 2 included 25 patients who received only basic therapy under moderately intensive statin therapy (daily doses of atorvastatin 20 mg, rosuvastatin 10 mg)). The groups were comparable in terms of gender distribution and demographic characteristics. Comparative analysis of smoking experience, initial smoking age and smoking history did not differ significantly between the groups. After 12±1 weeks, a control examination was carried out.

Results. The analysis of the ratio of the MMP-9 activity level before and after the therapy showed that the level of MMP-9 expression decreased by 43.28% (p<0.05) in the 1st subgroup and by 13.18% in the 2nd subgroup until the end of the therapy. TIMP activity after 12 weeks of the treatment was +33.11% (p<0.05) and +11.27% for the 1st and 2nd subgroups respectively. The difference between subgroups 1 and 2 in the level of the CRP marker before and after the therapy was -45.65% (p<0.05) and -9.09%, respectively. 76% of people from the 1st subgroup reached the target level of healthy people before the completion of the therapy that is significantly higher than the similar indicator in the 2nd subgroup (32%) at χ2=8.05, p<0.01.

Conclusions: The application of L-arginine alongside high-intensity statin therapy for patients presenting with stable angina pectoris of the II-III functional class and stage II-III chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) resulted in more notable positive changes in the modulation of protease-antiprotease status disorders. This was evidenced by a reduction in the heightened expression of MMP-9 and an increase in the level of TIMP during the course of treatment.
Ecclesio-Mariological Interpretation of Rev 12:1–6 in Early Christian Writings
Authors: Czyżewski Bogdan
Published: December 2023

Early Christian literature contains numerous commentaries on the books of the Holy Scripture, including the Revelation of St. John. Among the many symbols it contains, we can find an intriguing theme related to the sign of a Woman clothed with the sun (cf. Rev 12:1–6). Nowadays, the above-mentioned passage is most often interpreted in the Mariological spirit. An ecclesiological explanation is provided frequently too. It turns out that in the writings of the early Church authors, the reference to the Church was decidedly the dominant one, while the interpretation favoring Mary was almost marginal. A mixed interpretation was formulated too, for example, by Quodvultdeus. It features three images: ecclesial, Christological, and Mariological. This paper will present the statements made by early Christian authors, representing both the Eastern and the Western Church, on the meaning of the sign of the Woman in the Revelation, and on the ways they interpreted it in commentaries on this book of the Bible.
Sociocultural Power of Biblical Translation in Early Modern Europe: The Cases of the Ostroh Bible (1581) and the King James Bible (1611)
Authors: Shmiher Taras , Dzera Oksana
Published: December 2023

This paper presents sociocultural profiles of the Ostroh Bible (1581) and the King James Version of the Bible (1611) in terms of their agency, authoritative status and regulative functions. Despite scholarly and popular attention given to both texts, no attempts have been made so far to compare them. This paper intends to break the mold and focuses on the causes and results of the collective agency of the two versions at the textual, paratextual and extratextual levels as well as on the gatekeeping role of these translations and the ways they affected the development of their respective cultures. It is also demonstrated that the OB and the KJV performed the function of “the second originals.” Also subject to analysis are the prefaces to the two editions, which disclose information about important translation figures and deal with issues of universal and sacred history.
Marek Parchem, Interpretacja Biblii w Qumran i inne studia (Biblica et Judaica 8; Pelplin: Bernardinum 2020)
Authors: Napiwodzki Dawid
Published: December 2023

Recenzja książki: Marek Parchem, Interpretacja Biblii w Qumran i inne studia (Biblica et Judaica 8; Pelplin: Bernardinum 2020). Ss. 478. ISBN 978–83–8127–429–6.
The Prophetic Character of Christian-Oriented Sexual Freedom in the Conjugal Relationship in the Thinking of Moral Theologians
Authors: Szaniszló Inocent-Mária Vladimír
Published: December 2023

In 2023, people on the European continent find themselves recovering after several social upheavals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as several military conflicts, especially the war in Ukraine. At the same time, however, there is a significant wave of migration to the so-called safe (socially secure) countries of Western Europe. Despite the significant problems that this migration causes for a politically polarized Europe, Western European, but also other countries are experiencing an astoundingly strong demand for labor (e.g. Germany openly talks about the economic need for up to 400,000 jobs per year). This year marks the 55th anniversary of the publication of the long-awaited encyclical of Pope Paul VI, Humanae Vitae, which rejected all methods of artificial contraception. In this contribution, the author attempts to look at the problems of the culture of life in European space through the lens of several ethical and philosophical thoughts. This contribution, therefore, seeks to reflect both upon the rejection of Humanae vitae by modern Western society, as well as consider the propositions of future steps that will help stabilize European society, including the concepts of economics, family, and values according to the said encyclical.
Analisis Kekerasan Papan Komposit dari Serat Pelepah Pisang Dengan Resin Polyester
Authors: Lelawati  , Tonadi Een , Aan Sefentry
Published: December 2023

Tanaman Pisang banyak tumbuh di bagian dataran rendah dengan ketinggian 100 meter di atas permukaan laut, jenis tanah yang lembab dan berada pada wilayah terbuka. Bahan komposit adalah material rekayasa  yang tersusun dari dua atau lebih bahan utama yang dikombinasikan guna mendapatkan sifat mekanis (mechanical properties) yang lebih baik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui nilai kekerasan material komposit dari bahan serat pelepah pisang dengan variasi resin dan jenis serat. Metode pengujian kekerasan menggunakan metode Rokcwell dengan 5 titik pengujian pada masing-masing spesimen. Spesimen terdiri dari 3 variasi yaitu papan komposit tanpa serat dengan resin 90% dan katalis 10%, serat pelepah pisang Panjang 95 mm sebanyak 70%, resin 20% dan katalis 10%, serbuk pelepah pisang 80%, resin 10% dan katalis 10%. Hasil penelitian ini spesimen dengan komposisi   resin 90%, katalis 10% didapat nilai kekerasan rata-rata 97,8 HRC. Spesimen dengan panjang serat 95 mm dengan komposis 70%, resin 20%, katalis 10% didapat nilai kekerasan rata-rata 105,9 HRC Spesimen menggunakan serbuk pelepah pisang 80%, resin 10%, katalis 10% didapat nilai kekerasan 90,7 HRC. Kesimpulannya spesimen dengan perbandingan panjang serat 95 mm 70%, resin 20%, katalis 10% mempunyai nilai kekerasan yang paling tinggi dibandingkan dengan spesimen tanpa serat, dan perbandingan serbuk pelepah pisang 80%, resin 10%, katalis 10%.
Library Science and Library Sphere in Conditions of Martial Law in Ukraine
Authors: Klymenko Oksana , Sokur Olena
Published: December 2023

The aim of the article is to research main tendencies in the development of scientific studies and priority directions of library practice in conditions of martial law in Ukraine, using the example of publications in the journal “Bibliotechnyi visnyk” (“Library Bulletin”).

Research methods. The article embraces a complex of approaches of scientific knowledge (objectivity, connection between theory and practice); the principle of unity and interconnection with current conditions; cognitive, structural-functional, descriptive and source studies methods, as well as analysis and synthesis.

Scientific novelty. For the first time, the content of the scientific-theoretical and practical journal “Bibliotechnyi visnyk” (2022–2023) is presented as an integral component of the progress of Ukrainian library science, and as a basis of functioning the state’s library sphere. It is argued that in conditions of martial law in Ukraine, library science and library sphere have been developing according to all-Ukrainian tendencies.

Main conclusions. The use of modern information and communication technologies in the publishing activity of V. I. Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine, as the founder and publisher of the scientific-theoretical and practical journal “Bibliotechnyi visnyk”, in conditions of martial law in Ukraine, has contributed to the apropos initiation of the library community and the world (the mentioned above journal is distributed to 25 countries by international book exchange), with the main development trends of scientific studies and modern areas of library practice in Ukraine and abroad. In 2022–2023, the themes of publications in “Bibliotechnyi visnyk” journal are determined by diversity and topicality, as they reveal the main directions, represent the leading main tendencies in the development of library science and library sphere in Ukraine and abroad, as well as demonstrate the growing role of libraries in the digital era. In conditions of martial law in Ukraine, publications on the mentioned topics, including the experience of foreign libraries, have become relevant.
Influence of Ultrasound Parameters on Some Qualities of Frozen African Spinach
Authors: Fadeyibi A. , Gana I.J. , Ajiboye R.A.
Published: December 2023

Consumption of fresh and healthy vegetables in our diets aids protection from chronic diseases in humans. This study determined the effects of ultrasound as a pre-treatment technique on vitamin C, beta-carotene contents, and the weight loss of frozen African spinach (Amaranthus hybridus), and thereafter compared with the control. All the samples except the control were subjected to the ultrasound effects before freezing at frequency, time, and power ranges of 40-120 kHz, 10-30 min, and 50-150 W respectively. Result obtained indicated that the maximum vitamin C (99.5%) was obtained from the sample stored for 5 days under the treatment condition of 40 kHz, 50 W, and 20 min. However, the same sample retained more vitamin C within 5-20 days’ storage, while the pre-treated sample at 80 kHz, 100 W, and 10 min retained the maximum (80.9%) at 25 days of storage. The sample under the treatment condition of 80 kHz, 100 W, and 20 min lost more vitamin C (67.6, 66.6, and 59.2%) between 15-25 storage days. While for the beta-carotene, the sample with the treatment condition of 40 kHz, 50 W, and 20 min before freezing had the highest retention (99.8%) when stored for 5 days, and the same sample retained more at 10, and 15 days than others (97.6, and 92.4%). All pre-treated samples retained more beta-carotene at 25 days of storage when compared to the control with the least retention between 15-25 days. Furthermore, the least obtained content from the pre-treated samples was 64.9%, that is, a sample treated at 80 kHz, 100 W, and 20 min. The result revealed that Amaranthus hybridus was best preserved in pre-treated Amaranthus hybridus leaves. The optimum quality response occurs at 80kHz and 50 W for 30 min. This gives a vitamin C content of 31.1 mg/100g and a Betacarotene content of 10.5 mg/g at 0.694 desirability.
Effect of Therapeutic Exercise on the Gender Differences in Typical Physical Fitness Tests of Young Individuals with Intellectual Impairment
Authors: Georgiou A.M. , Kotzamanidou M.C. , Panoutsakopoulos V. , Misailidou V.
Published: December 2023

The study aimed to examine the effect of therapeutic exercise intervention (TEI) on the gender differences in typical physical fitness tests of young individuals with intellectual impairment (II). Thirty-nine young individuals with II (22 boys, 17 girls; 18.9 ± 3.2 yrs) were examined before and after the implementation of a 3-month TEI. The examined fitness tests were the sit and reach test (SRT), the standing long jump (SLJ), and the Romberg balance test with open (RBTO) and closed (RBTC) eyes. Results revealed a significant (p.05) for the other tests. In conclusion, longer TEI is required to provoke fitness adaptations in young persons with II.
Study of Body Composition and Obesity in Children Aged 12-14 Years
Authors: Hristov O. , Zdravcheva M. , Peev P. , Petkova P.
Published: December 2023

In the last decades, the topic of physical activity and the consequences of lack of movement among adolescents have been particularly relevant. The purpose of the current study is to determine the body composition and obesity of children in grades 7-12 and its relationship with their physical activity through body composition analysis and statistical procedures.
KESULITAN BELAJAR MATA KULIAH BAHASA INDONESIA PADA MAHASISWA SEKOLAH TINGGI AGAMA KATOLIK NEGERI PONTIANAK
Authors: Kurniati Yusi , Romadani Anggit Tiyas Fitra
Published: December 2023

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kesulitan belajar mata kuliah Bahasa Indonesia pada mahasiswa STAKat Negeri Pontianak dan mendeskripsikan faktor penyebab kesulitan belajar mahasiswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa materi perkuliahan Bahasa Indonesia yang paling sulit dipahami oleh mahasiswa adalah materi tentang Menyusun Daftar Pustaka, Menulis Kutipan, dan Diksi. Kesulitan belajar tersebut disebabkan oleh berbagai faktor antara lain motivasi dan minat mahasiswa, kompetensi dosen, kompetensi mahasiswa, serta lingkungan dan sarana prasarana. Namun, dari berbagai faktor penyebab tersebut, faktor yang paling dominan adalah faktor kompetensi mahasiswa sebab masih banyak mahasiswa yang tidak aktif dalam perkuliahan yang disebabkan oleh tidak berani untuk berpendapat.Kata Kunci: kesulitan belajar, Mahasiswa, Bahasa Indonesia.ABSTRACTThis research aims to describe the difficulties in learning Indonesian language courses among STAKat Negeri Pontianak students and describe the causes of students' learning difficulties. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The results of the research show that the Indonesian language lecture material that is most difficult for students to understand is the material on Compiling a Bibliography, Writing Quotes, and Diction. The lack of smooth learning is caused by various factors, including student motivation and interest, lecturer competence, student competence, as well as the environment and infrastructure. However, of the various causal factors, the most dominant factor is the student competency factor because there are still many students who are not active in lectures because they do not dare to express their opinion.Keywords: learning difficulties, students, Indonesian.
PENERAPAN MODEL DISCOVERY LEARNING DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KATOLIK
Authors: Imen Bonifasius
Published: December 2023

ABSTRAKKurangnya daya serap peserta didik, keterbatasan sarana dan prasarana sekolah serta variasi guru dalam pembelajaran berdampak pada rendahnya hasil belajar peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan model Discovery Learning terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar mata pelajaran PAK-BP dengan materi Gereja Sebagai Komunitas Orang Beriman. Penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Subjek penelitian adalah peserta didik kelas VIII sebanyak 12 orang dengan objek penelitian hasil belajar peserta didik mata pelajaran PAK-BP. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik observasi, angket dan tes. Analisis data dilakukan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa adanya peningkatan hasil belajar peserta didik, yaitu pada siklus I sebesar 56% (kognitif sebesar 41,67%, Afektif sebesar 67,17% dan Psikomotor sebesar 59,17%) dengan sebaran 12 peserta didik pada kategori “Layak”  meningkat di siklus II sebesar 76,91% (kognitif sebesar 72,33%, afektif sebesar 79,58% dan Psikomotor sebesar 73,61%) dengan sebaran 2 peserta didik pada kategori “Mahir”, 8 peserta didik pada kategori “Cakap” dan 2 peserta didik pada kategori “Layak”. Hal in berarti terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar sebesar 20,91%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model Discovery Learning pada mata pelajaran PAK-BP dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik.Kata Kunci: Hasil belajar,  Discovery Learning, Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan Budi PekertiABSTRACTThe lack of student absorption capacity, limited school facilities and infrastructure and the lack of teacher variation in learning have an impact on low student learning outcomes. This study aims to analyze the application of the Discovery Learning model to improve learning outcomes in PAK-BP subjects with material on the Church as a Community of Believers. This research is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The research subjects were 12 class VIII students with the research object being the learning outcomes of students in the PAK-BP subjects. Data collection was carried out using observation techniques, questionnaires and tests. Data analysis was carried out using quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results of the research showed that there was an increase in student learning outcomes, is 56% in cycle I (cognitive by 41.67%, affective by 67.17% and psychomotor by 59.17%) with a distribution of 12 students in the "Decent" category. increased in cycle II by 76.91% (cognitive by 72.33%, affective by 79.58% and psychomotor by 73,61%) with a distribution of 2 students in the "Proficient" category, 8 students in the "Competent" category and 2 students in the "Decent" category. This means that there has been an increase in learning outcomes by 20.91%. It can be concluded that the use of the Discovery Learning model in PAK-BP subjects can improve student learning outcomes.Keywords: Learning outcomes, Discovery Learning, Catholic Religious Education and Character
PEMBUATAN MODEL NAVIGASI BERBASIS AUGMENTED REALITY DENGAN METODE MARKERLESS DI GEDUNG RISE CENTER
Authors: Santi Amelia Nur , Hidayat Safaruddin , Sahid Agustian
Published: December 2023

The current navigation system is crucial as it can facilitate human location search. However, only a small number of buildings in Indonesia implement indoor navigation systems. An indoor or building-based Augmented Reality navigation system can save time because it combines virtual objects with the real physical world through a 3D path alignment that corresponds to real-world features. This system will assist users in finding their way within the RISE Center building when they first arrive or when they have difficulty locating specific rooms. The system uses markerless Augmented Reality and can determine the user's initial location when they are at the starting point or when they scan QR codes at specific points. This system has been tested in the RISE Center building of the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Ibn Klahdun University (UIKA), Bogor. The results demonstrate that the system can serve as an effective platform for displaying location information without requiring an internet connection.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KESELAMATAN, KESEHATAN, DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN BAGIAN WORKSHOP (STUDI KASUS: PT XYZ)
Authors: Liperda Rahmad Inca , Hernawati Theodora Rinda
Published: December 2023

This research was carried out with the aim of evaluating the impact of the working environment, health and safety at work on the performance of workers in the PT XYZ Workshop division. I thought about using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on Partial Least Squares (PLS), and SMARTPLS software uses Least Squares handling for variation. The analysis results show that occupational safety and health factors have a significant influence on employees’ work performance and motivation, while work environmental factors do not have a significant impact on performance. And employee work motivation. Furthermore, work motivation has no effect on employee performance, so it does not play a mediating role in the relationship between safety, health and the work environment and employee performance.
Pengaruh Pelatihan Terhadap Kinerja Melalui Motivasi Pada Karyawan PT PLN Unit Pelaksana Pengendalian Pembangkitan Tello
Authors: Khaira Fastabiqul , Syamsuddin Syamsuddin
Published: December 2023

This research aimed to determine the effect of training on performance through motivation among employees of PT PLN Unit Pelaksana Pengendalian Pembangkitan Tello. The research used an associative research design. The sampling technique used was proportionate sampling with a total of 70 employees. Data analysis included tests for instrument validity and reliability, classica assumption tests, descriptive data analysis, inferential data analysis using T-test and F-testco efficient of determination analysis, path analysis, and Sobel test. The data was processed using SPSS for Windows version 25.0.Based on the research conducted by the researcher at PT PLN Unit Pelaksana Pengendalian Pembangkitan Tello, it was found that the training, performance, and employee motivation were excellent. The training significantly influenced performance, and it also had a significant effect on employee work motivation. Employee motivation had a significant effect on performance. The indirect effect of training on performance through motivation was smaller than the direct effect of training on employee performance, indicating that motivation mediated the  relationship between training and performance improvement.
PENGARUH ULASAN PELANGGAN ONLINE DAN IKLAN TERHADAP MINAT BELI PADA PENGGUNA APLIKASI TIKTOK DI DKI JAKARTA
Authors: Jesslyn Jesslyn , Alzah Salam Fadillah , Serpian Serpian , Novianti Ai Heni
Published: December 2023

Technology is a community need, knowing that the internet can help people in many ways such as connectivity and a very wide range, reducing communication costs, interaction, flexibility, and being able to spread knowledge quickly and easily for online transactions. The theory used in this research is Online Customer Reviews, Advertising and Purchase Intention. The variables in this study are divided into two types, namely the independent variable and the dependent variable. The independent variables in this study are Online Customer Reviews and Advertising, while the dependent variable in this study is Purchase Interest. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires to 112 respondents in the sample of TikTok consumers in DKI Jakarta. Sampling was done by purposive sampling. The analytical methods used include Validity Test, Reliability Test, Normality Test, Multicollinearity Test, Heteroscedasticity Test, Multiple Regression Analysis Test, T Test and F Test. The test was carried out using the help of SPSS 26. The conclusion of this study is that the results of the data show that there is an effect of online customer reviews on Purchase Intention while advertising is not affected by Purchase Intention.
PENGARUH BRAND IMAGE DAN BRAND AWARENESS TERHADAP PURCHASE DECISION LAZUNA CHICKEN PADA MAHASISWA POLITEKNIK NEGERI UJUNG PANDANG
Authors: Husnul Andi , Jayadi Jayadi , Usman Ahmadi
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to determine the effect of brand image and brand awareness on purchase decision Lazuna Chicken among students of Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang. The samples included 98 respondents selected using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis used descriptive statistical analysis using IBM SPSS 26, with validity and reliability tests, and classic assumption test being employed. The hypothesis in this study is the associative hypothesis where the test used is multiple linear regression analysis, t-test, f-test, and analysis of the coefficient of determination.The results of this study were: (1) brand image had a positive and significant influence on purchase decisions with a sig. 0.040 <0.05 and t-value 11.305 > 1.985. (2) brand awareness had a positive and significant influence on purchase decisions with a sig. 0.000 < 0.05 and t-value of 14.138 > 1.985. (3) brand image and brand awareness simultaneously had a positive and significant influence on purchase decision with a significance level of 0.000 less than 0.05 and F-value 109.452 > 3.092 and R-Square 69.7%.
Peran Dukungan Keluarga dalam Melakukan Pemeriksaan Payudara Klinis pada Wanita
Authors: Laili Fitria Jannatul , Claudia Jessica , Nisa Khoirun
Published: December 2023

Banyak klien (Wanita Usia Subur/WUS) enggan untuk melakukan pemeriksaan payudara klinis (SADARNIS). Klien merasa malu dan khawatir jika ditemukan penyakit atau didiagnosis mengalami penyakit tertentu. Ada beberapa WUS yang berpikir bahwa dirinya tidak merasakan keluhan pada Payudaranya sehingga merasa tidak memerlukan pemeriksaan payudara secara rutin. Padahal deteksi awal pencegahan terjadinya kesakitan dan kematian karena kanker payudara sangat penting. Kanker payudara dapat dideteksi secara diri dengan dilakukannya pemeriksaan payudara sendiri (SADARI) dan SADARNIS secara rutin. Jika seorang wanita mengalami kanker payudara yang sebelumnya tidak melakukan SADARNIS ataupun SADARI secara rutin maka kemungkinan besar datang ke fasilitas kesehatan dalam kondisi sudah parah. Oleh karenanya, perlu dukungan kepada para wanita untuk percaya diri sehingga mau melakukan SADARNIS secara rutin. Dukungan ini terutama oleh suami dan/ atau keluarga. Peran suami atau keluarga telah terbukti efektif dalam memberikan kesempatan kepada para wanita untuk SADARNIS secara rutin.

 

Kata Kunci: Peran Dukungan Keluarga, Pemeriksaan Payudara Klinis
Safety evaluation of high bioavailability curcumin in Healthy Japanese Adults: A Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group comparison study
Authors: Lee Hyunjin , Kuwabara Yoshitaka , Hirose Akiko , Kakinuma Toshihiro , Baba Asami , Takara Tsuyoshi
Published: December 2023

Background:  Curcumin is the principal component responsible for the pharmacological action of Curcuma longa. It has been proven to exhibit a diverse range of functions. It has been used in many fields as a spice, coloring agent, cosmetic, and food preservative.Objective: To evaluate the safety of the intake of highly bioavailable curcumin (CR-033P and TS-P1) in humans. Methods: We conducted two trials. The participants were healthy Japanese adults.  Participants of tria1 1 (Long-term intake trial) took CR-033P or TS-P1 for 12 weeks (as curcumin 150 mg/day). Participants of Trial 2 (Excessive intake trial) took TS-P1 for 4 weeks (as curcumin 750 mg/day).  The safety assessment involved monitoring the occurrence of side effects or adverse events, along with the analysis of urinalysis and blood parameters.Results: The safety analysis population of Trial 1 included 33 participants in the CR-033P group, 32 participants TS-P1, and 30 participants in the Placebo group. The safety analysis population of trial 2 included 22 participants in TS-P1 and 20 participants in the Placebo group. In both Trial 1 and Trial 2, few participants were observed to experience adverse events and  however these were not adverse events related to the CR-033P or TS-P1. Results of urinalysis and blood analysis were confirmed to not exhibit medically problematic changes related to the CR-033P or TS-P1.Conclusions: These trials proved the safety of the long-term intake of CR-033P or TS-PI- (as curcumin 150mg/ day) and the safety of the excessive intake of TS- P1 for four weeks (as curcumin 750mg/ day). TS-P1 and CR-033P can be considered a safe curcumin supplement based on these results.     Keywords: Curcumin, bioavailability, safety, high dose, long term dose, Healthy Japanese Adults, BMI, Blood pressure Trial registration: Trial 1: UMIN000046160, Trial 2: UMIN000048797. Foundation:Theravalues Corporation
Nützliche Bundesgenossen für die deutsche Heeresleitung?Bogdan Graf von Hutten-Czapskis Denkschrift von 1892 über die Lage in Russisch-Polen im Kontext ihrer Entstehung
Authors: Grawe Lukas
Published: December 2023

In March 1892, the Polish-German nobleman Bogdan Graf von Hutten-Czapski travelled to the Russian partition on behalf of the Prussian General Staff and summarised his impressions in a detailed memorandum. His findings have been quoted several times in historical research, but the full passage on Polish issues has not yet been published. This article attempts to fill this gap by revealing the most interesting fragments from Hutten-Czapski’s memorandum and placing them in their historical context. Additionally, the text presents not only the author’s views on the „Polish question”, but also addresses German military policy towards the Russian Empire in the early 1890s and the internal political situation in the Russian partition.
Quo vadis, ‚Migrationshintergrund‘? – Herausforderungen der empirischen Forschungspraxis
Authors: Matysiak Josefine , Piezunka Anne , Montero Clara
Published: December 2023

Die Operationalisierung statistischer Kategorien wird von gesellschaftlichen Diskursen geprägt und vice versa. Am Beispiel des ‚Migrationshintergrunds‘ werden in diesem Beitrag Grenzziehungsprozesse aus der subjektiven Perspektive von Sozialwissenschaftler*innen beleuchtet, die in Deutschland zu dieser Kategorie forschen. Dies liefert u. a. Erkenntnisse darüber, welche sozialen Gruppen mit der Kategorie in den Blick genommen und welche Forschungsfragen dabei als (nicht) relevant erachtet werden. Hierfür wurden Expert*innen-Interviews mit sieben Sozialwissenschaftler*innen der quantitativen Bildungs- bzw. Ungleichheitsforschung geführt und angelehnt an das Integrative Basisverfahren nach Kruse analysiert. Als theoretische Brille dienten u. a. Arbeiten zur Soziologie des Vergleichs. Die Ergebnisse zeigen teils defizitorientierte und verandernde Assoziationen mit dem ‚Migrationshintergrund‘. Die Befragten nehmen zwar Forderungen nach einer Weiterentwicklung der Kategorie wahr, werden jedoch aufgrund von als fehlend angenommenen Handlungsspielräumen kaum selbst aktiv. Damit knüpft der Beitrag an bestehende Debatten darüber an, wie subjektiv Forschung ist und sein sollte.
Prognostic significance of albumin-to-alkaline phosphatase ratio for overall survival in metastatic lung adenocarcinoma patients
Authors: ÖZTÜRK ERGÜR Figen , ÖZTÜRK Ayperi , UZEL ŞENER Melahat , KURT Hasret Gizem , ÖZDAĞ Özlem
Published: December 2023

Aims: This study aims to determine the prognostic significance of the pretreatment albumin/alkaline phosphatase ratio (AAPR) for overall survival in patients diagnosed with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma (MLA).

Methods: The medical records of 459 patients diagnosed with MLA between 2010 and 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. The AAPR was calculated using blood test results obtained at the time of diagnosis.

Results: The study identified the optimal threshold value for AAPR as 0.314. Patients with a high AAPR (AAPR>0.314) demonstrated significantly longer median survival and overall survival time compared to those with a low AAPR (AAPR ≤ 0.314) (p
The psychosocial status of siblings and mothers of children with cancer from the perspective of mothers
Authors: İLTER BAHADUR Evin , KARAHAN Feryal , ÖZDEMİR Asena Ayça
Published: December 2023

Aims: In the low/middle income countries (LMIC), a few of health centers provide psychological support to siblings and mothers of children with cancer. The aim of study was to draw attention to psychosocial status of siblings and mothers of children with cancer in a LMIC.

Methods: The study was a case-control study which was conducted at a tertiary center in Mersin, Turkey. The sample consisted of two groups as follows; siblings of children with cancer (n=39) were included as study group and children without cancer diagnosis in family (n=49) were included as control group. Behavioral problems of the children were evaluated with the Child Behavior Checklist 4-18. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS) were used for maternal depressive symptoms and maternal perceived social support.

Results: In contrast to what was expected, there was no statistical difference in behavioral problems among two groups. Maternal BDI was higher and MSPSS was lower in the study group compared to the control group. Study group had more school difficulties such as absenteeism (p
Pathogen distribution and microbial resistance pattern in endotracheal aspirate samples of intensive care unit patients before and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: DURAN Hülya , KİRAZ Nuri , UTKULU Zülal Zeynep , ERDAL Berna , UYAR Yavuz
Published: December 2023

Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate the distribution of pathogen microorganisms and antimicrobial resistance rates isolated from endotracheal aspirate (ETA) samples of SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positive and negative patients followed and treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of our hospital, and to examine the effect of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on this.

Methods: In this study, ETA samples sent to the microbiology laboratory from hospitalized patients in Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Hospital general ICU-1 and general ICU-2 between March 11, 2018 and March 10, 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was used to follow up patients with SARS-CoV-2 PCR positive in ICU-1 and SARS-CoV-2 PCR negative patients in ICU-2. The working period is divided into two parts as pre-pandemic (2018 - 2019) and post-pandemic (2020 - 2021). Bacterial identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests were performed using conventional methods and automated systems. Colistin sensitivity was studied by broth microdilution, and ceftazidime avibactam (CZA) sensitivity was studied by disk diffusion method. Statistical analysis was performed with the chi-square test, p
Evaluation of monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and other inflammatory markers in hidradenitis suppurativa: a case-control study
Authors: UTLU Zeynep , ÖZBEK ŞEBİN Saime , METİN Nurcan
Published: December 2023

Aims: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory disease whose pathophysiology is not yet clearly known, but inflammatory parameters have been used for many years in the diagnosis and follow-up. The aim of this study is to evaluate NLR, PLR, MHR, and hemogram parameters in patients diagnosed with HS without comorbidities and compare them with healthy controls.

Methods: This study include 105 HS patients and 100 healthy volunteers. The medical records and laboratory findings of the participants were reviewed retrospectively. Patients and control group neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, platelets, mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), red cell distribution width coefficient of variation (RDW-CV), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), C-reactive protein (CRP), Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and MHR were compared.

Results: A total of 105 patients [43 (41%) women and 62 (59%) men] and one hundred healthy volunteers [52 (52%) women and 48 (48%) men] participated in the study. The mean of neutrophil count (patient group=5.84±2.27, control group=4.29±1.81, p=0.001), lymphocyte count (patient group=2.78±0.90, control group=2.31±0.63, p=0.001), monocyte count (patient group=0.74±0.39, control group=0.55±0.16, p=0.001), platelet count (patient group=295.63±65.84, control group=274.45±59.06, p=0.007), CRP (patient group=12.71±24.38, control group=2.61±2.21, p=0.039), and MHR (patient group=0.0203±0.0135, control group=0.0114±0.0056, p=0.001) were higher in the patient whereas the mean of HDL-C (patient group=39.02±11.06, control group=52.85±16.46, p=0.001) and PLR (patient group=118.82±60.82, control group=126.07±39.13, p=0.028) were significantly higher in control individuals. The adjusted effect of MHR, NLR, and PLR was re-examined to eliminate the effect that may arise from the difference in age between patients and controls. It was observed that when MHR increased by 0.01 unit, the risk of disease increased significantly by 4.07 times. When NLR increases by 1 unit, the disease increased. significantly by 1.37 times. Both adjusted and unadjusted effects of MHR were significant. When the sensitivity and specificity of MHR, and NLR in differentiating patients were examined, the sensitivity of MHR was found to be 67.4% and its specificity was 72.5% (p=0.001), while the sensitivity of NLR was found to be 61.5% and its specificity was 74.0% ( p=0.038).

Conclusions: Our study showed that MHR was more effective in distinguishing HS patients than other inflammatory markers. MHR can be used as a new marker to investigate the inflammatory effect of HS.
Employment status, presence of chronic disease and daily screen time are determinants of healthy diet literacy
Authors: YILMAZ Birsen
Published: December 2023

Aims: While it has become easier for consumers to reach information with the developments in technology, however, to be able to find the right resources for the information has become difficult. It is known that this situation is related to the health and nutrition literacy of individuals. In this study, it was aimed to determine health literacy, digital healthy diet literacy and healthy eating attitudes of adult individuals.

Methods: Study data were collected with the help of a questionnaire form from 150 individuals (106 females and 44 males, mean age 32.1±10.62 years) who live in Türkiye and voluntarily agreed to participate in the study between January and June 2023.

Results: More than half of the participants (56%) were found to have more than six hours of daily screen time. The most common sources of information on health and nutrition are reported as academic databases and Instagram (both 30.7%). In both genders, individuals' eating attitudes towards healthy eating were found to be high. When the factors affecting health literacy and digital healthy diet literacy were examined, it was seen that daily screen time, working status and having chronic diseases were statistically important factors (p
Colonoscopy indications and findings in older adults
Authors: BAKKALOĞLU Oğuz Kağan , ESKAZAN Tuğçe , CANDAN Selçuk , ERZİN Yusuf , DOBRUCALI Ahmet Merih
Published: December 2023

Aims: The share of older population is increasing globally. Colonoscopy is a frequently used diagnostic/therapeutic procedure, no study to our knowledge comprehensively examines the indications and findings of colonoscopy in geriatric population. We aimed to reveal these in older adults.

Methods: Colonoscopy procedures performed in older adults (≥65 years), which covered a 5-year period (2017-2022), were analyzed retrospectively. Indications and findings of colonoscopies were assessed. The relationship between the indications and the associated findings was also evaluated on an indication basis.

Results: In the study, 2370 colonoscopy procedures were examined. 27.8% were performed in very old (≥75 years) patients. Colonoscopy was completed in 84.3%. Colon cleansing was not optimal in approximately one-fourth. The frequency of completion of colonoscopies and optimal cleaning were similar in the very old. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) or fecal occult blood test (FOBT) positivity and screening colonoscopy were the common indications. Regarding indications, IDA-FOBT positivity and bleeding were more frequent, screening colonoscopy, IBD and polyp control were less frequent in the very old group. Colonoscopy was reported as normal in 42.4% of the patients, while polyps (28.3%) and diverticula (17.5%) were the common findings. Among findings tumor, diverticula and solitary rectal ulcer were higher in the very old. IDA -FOBT positivity, bleeding, and colonoscopy performed due to findings of other imaging modalities were related to diagnosis of a tumor.

Conclusion: In this study, we presented the indications and results of colonoscopy in a large number of older patients. The main indications for colonoscopy can be listed as IDA-FOBT positivity, screening colonoscopy and control of previous polyp-tumor. Near one of two colonoscopies were found to be normal, polyps and diverticula were the major pathologies in the rest. It should be emphasized that IDA -FOBT positivity, bleeding, and findings of other imaging modalities were related to tumor in colonoscopy.