bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Anxiety Symptoms in a Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Self-Reported Study
Authors: Erickson Paige , Forche Kathryn , Dowgwillo Emily , Weisfeld Carol , Butovskaya Marina , Burkova Valentina
Published: December 2023

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many aspects of people’s lives, including their mental health. To better understand its impact, the current study looked at how demographic features and beliefs about the pandemic influenced anxiety during this time. Participants included 221 residents of Michigan who predominantly identified as female and White. They completed the Adaptation to Social Stress Questionnaire, a 105-item self-report questionnaire developed to assess participant characteristics, ability to adapt to stress and opinions, beliefs, and experiences related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and two measures of anxiety (the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale). Pearson product-moment correlations and independent samples t-tests were used to determine the relationship between anxiety and other study variables. Results show that religious affiliation and older age were associated with lower anxiety scores while living in the subjects’ close environment as an infected individual was associated with increased anxiety. Interestingly, thinking someone was to blame for the pandemic, being angered by official message regulations, and not thinking lockdown measures were sufficient increased anxiety. This latter finding implies that, consistent with clinical theory, our beliefs about events are connected with our emotional experiences. Recommendations for clinical practice are noted, as it is imperative for clinicians to be consistent and direct regarding any protocol changes that may help minimize client anxiety. Lastly, considerations regarding transparent communication from leaders of organizations that are adjusting their policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed.
SEDANTER BİREYLER İLE DÜZENLİ EGZERSİZ YAPAN BİREYLER ARASINDAKİ YAŞAM KALİTESİ DÜZEYLERİNİN KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: UMUT Seray , MUTLUTÜRK Nevzat
Published: December 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, düzenli egzersiz programında bulunan sedanter olmayan birey ile egzersiz yapmayan ya da düzensiz bir egzersiz programı içinde olan bireylerin yaşam kalite düzeyindeki farklılıkları olumlu ve olumsuz taraflarını karşılaştırarak egzersizin veya fiziksel aktivitelerin günlük hayatta gerekli olduğunu amaçlamıştır.

Yöntem: Çalışma da nicel yöntemlerden betimsel ve deneysel tarama modeli ile tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmayı oluşturan örneklem 97 kadın (32,97 yaş ortalaması) ve 117 erkek (35,10 yaş ort.) olmak üzere toplam 214 gönüllü katılımcıdan oluşmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak kişisel bilgi formu ile Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği (YKÖ) ve Egzersizde Davranışsal Düzenlemeler Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizlerinde SPSS yadımı ile bağımsız gruplardan oluşan grupların karşılaştırılması için nonparametrik testlerden Mann-Whitney U testi kullanılark analiz edilmiştir.

Bulgular: Araştırma çalışmasında verilerin analizi sonrasında egzersiz üzerine ölçek anketine katılan spor yapan ve yapmayan sedanter bireyler arasında istatistikler incelendiğinde anlamlı bir farklılık tespit edilmiştir. Buna ek olarak spor egzersizlerin cinsiyet ayrımına göre yapılan istatiksel analizde fark bulunamamıştır (p>0,05).

Sonuç: Bu çalışmanın sonuçları, genç erkekler ve kadınlar arasında yaşam tatmini düzeylerinde fark olmadığını ve gençlerin günlük hareketli yaşamları nedeniyle yaşam tatmini skorlarının fiziksel aktiviteyi yoğun olarak yapan bireylere benzer yüksek seviyelerde olduğunu göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte, bu sonuçların farklı yaş grupları ve farklı fiziksel aktivite düzeylerine sahip bireylerde uygulanan benzer çalışmalarda farklı sonuçlara yol açabileceği düşünülebilir. Bu nedenle, ileride yapılacak araştırmaların geniş bir yaş aralığına ve çeşitli fiziksel aktivite düzeylerine sahip katılımcıları içermesi önemlidir.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Egzersiz, fiziksel aktivite, sedanter, yaşam kalitesi,
PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI PENILAIAN INDIVIDU TERHADAP PROSES KENAIKAN PANGKAT BAGI PRAJURIT TNI
Authors: Nantari Ni Luh , Oka Saputra I Gde , Umbas Ronald
Published: December 2023

Aplikasi penilaian individu digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi, menilai, mengukur, dan menganalisa capaian hasil kerja setiap personel TNI dalam melaksanakan tugasnya sesuai dengan lingkup tugas dan jabatannya. Aplikasi ini diperlukan pada saat prajurit melaksanakan kenaikan pangkat. Kenaikan pangkat adalah salah satu yang membanggakan bagi setiap prajurit TNI. Permasalahan pada penelitian ini, dahulu usul kenaikan pangkat dalam penilaianannya dilakukan secara manual,. Sejak tahun 2019, sistem penilaian prajurit dalam pengajuan berkas usul kenaikan pangkat berubah menggunakan aplikasi penilaian individu. Adapun tujuan dalam penelitian ini, yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaaan aplikasi penilaian individu terhadap proses kenaikan pangkat prajurit TNI di Kumdam IX/Udayana. Analisis dalam penelitian kualitatif ini menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi ini sangat berpengaruh berdasarkan indikator tepat waktu, lengkap dan mudah.
The Combination Therapy of Condyloma Acuminata Patient with Diabetes Mellitus: Case Report
Authors: Anjaswari Putera Dewa Ayu Devi , Dini Hari Embun
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Condyloma acuminata with immunocompromised influences the choice of therapy and disease prognosis. This case report aims to provide an overview of the clinical outcome of condyloma acuminata in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Case report: Male, 53 years old, with a mass on the penis from the coronary sulcus to the glans penis, lesions resembling cauliflower. An acetowhite and histopathological investigation support the diagnosis of condyloma acuminata. Therapy with trichloroacetic acid (TCA) 90% and zinc sulfate monohydrate55mg/day. The lesions disappeared, and there were no new lesions after 2 weeks of treatment. There was no recurrence after 3 months of follow-up.
Discussion: There is no consensus governing the line of therapy for KA. So, there is no one therapy that is definitely ideal for all patients in general. Several previous studies used TCA and oral zinc with various doses and durations of therapy.
Conclusion: Giving TCA 90% every week and zinc sulfate monohydrate55mg/day gave satisfactory results in the treatment of condyloma acuminata with diabetes mellitus.

Keywords: Condyloma acuminata, diabetes mellitus, therapy
Empowerment of Poor Communities Through Life Skills Program Automotive Training Cooperation Between BBPVP Makassar and BAZNAS Enrekang District
Authors: . Haerusman , . Fakhruddin , Edy Mulyono Sungkowo
Published: December 2023

The high unemployment rate and poverty rate are a problematic mismatch of skills possessed by DUDI's current needs. BAZNAS, in collaboration with BBPVP Makassar, organizes automotive training as a form of solution to the above problems. This research aims to analyse the planning, implementation, and evaluation of automotive training as an effort to empower poor communities. The research method used is a qualitative case study. Research subjects included BBPVP managers, automotive training instructors, BAZNAS staff, BAZNAS commissioners, and automotive training participant alumni. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Validity of data using the triangulation method. Data analysis techniques include data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research explain that training program planning was carried out by identifying and analysing needs (TNA) carried out by BAZNAS, selecting training participants, compiling a curriculum, compiling materials, and determining learning strategies. Automotive training is carried out for 2.5 months. The methods used are lectures and practice. Evaluation of automotive training includes improving skills in participating in training, absorption in the world of work, reducing unemployment rates, and improving the economy of training participants. In conclusion, the preparation of the automotive training program has been adapted to the needs of DU/DI, its implementation is in accordance with SKKNI, helps people get absorbed into the world of work, and reduces high rates of unemployment and poverty.

Keywords: Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Geosynthetic Reinforcement: A Strategy for Preventing Deformation of Flexible Pavements on Unstable Ground
Authors: Agbelele Koffi Judicael , Agossou Daniel Yémalin , ZEVOUNOU Crépin
Published: December 2023

This study assesses the effectiveness of geosynthetic reinforcement for flexible pavements on unstable ground. The methodology includes geotechnical data collection and modelling with Alizé LCPC and PLAXIS 2D 8.2. The results highlight the importance of geogrid reinforcement. Vertical deformations are reduced by the geogrids, with values of 3.44. m (phase 0 unreinforced), 2.65. m (phase 1 reinforced) and 2.07. m (phase 2 reinforced with reduced thickness). Horizontal deformations show an improvement of 117.07. % (reinforced pavement) compared with 51.54. % (reduced thickness). Vertical deformations showed a significant reduction, with 141.84. % (reinforced pavement with thickness reduction) compared with 171.32. % (reinforced pavement). In summary, geogrid reinforcement in flexible pavements offers an effective reduction in deformation. Combined with optimisation of the subgrade thickness, this strategy improves stability, strength and bearing capacity. This approach can be extrapolated to other road contexts for a better understanding of its benefits.

Keywords: Geogrids, Deformations, Flexible pavements, Unstable soils
Effect of Computer Assisted Instructions on Developing Functional Maths Skills Among Children with Intellectual Disability at Secondary Level
Authors: Vishwakarma Bibhakar , Zarabi Dazy
Published: December 2023

Number plays a significant role in our day to day lives. Functional math skills are those skills that an individual need to know in order to live independent in society, to care for themselves, and to make choices about their lives. Teaching math to students with intellectual disability includes learning through concrete experiences and the application of learned skills moreover alternative instructional strategies are crucial for meeting the learning needs of these students. Instructional material and strategies through computer assisted instructions have been found to aid academic achievement and retention among learners. Through Computer assisted instructions interactive learning takes place and learners get immediate feedback. Versatility of computer assisted instructions can be effectively used to promote inclusive education of children with disabilities. This study investigates the impact of computer assisted instruction on development of functional math skills among students with intellectual disability. Single group pre and post test experimental research design was used in the present study. Sample size comprised of 30 students falling between the age range of 11-14 years with mild intellectual disability studying in Govt. Schools of Chandigarh, India. Intervention was given in a classroom setting in small group comprising 3-4 students on regular basis. In the beginning students are oriented to follow the computer assisted instructions package. The student’s pre and post test scores of the present study is subject to statistical analysis t-test. The findings of the study enable the adolescence with mild intellectual disability to perform functional math skills and found that computer delivered instruction have the potential for improving student’s achievement scores. On the basis of research findings recommendation can be made to develop CAI packages on different contents of academic learning.

Keywords: concentration, versatility, impulsivity, adolescence, recommendation
Effect of Self Neural Mobilization in Low Back Pain with Radiculopathy on Pain, ROM and Functional Disability - An Interventional Study
Authors: Umeshbhai Joshi Mahima , Shukla Yagna Unmesh
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND: Leg pain extending below the knee into the foot and toes is lumbar radiculopathy, often accompanied by sensory, reflex or motor neurological problems along the lumbosacral nerves or nerve roots. Neural tissue mobilization techniques involve assessing and relieving neural tension through movements, restoring the nervous system's capacity to handle daily forces. These manual methods aid movement within neural structures and have been found, in research on both humans and animals, to reduce edema, enhance fluid dispersion, alleviate pain sensitivity, and reverse heightened immune responses resulting from nerve injuries. Nerve gliding exercises aim to improve nerve mobility and reduce irritation. They involve stretching and releasing a nerve in a controlled manner to potentially reduce swelling and alleviate symptoms. These exercises should be performed with caution and under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
OBJECTIVES: To study the effect of self-neural mobilization on pain by NPRS. To study the effect of self-neural mobilization in ROM by Goniometry. To study the effect of self-neural mobilization on functional disability by ODI.
METHODOLOGY: 36 patients were screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and divided into two groups; each consist of 18 patients. Group A received nerve mobilization and conventional treatment and Group B received conventional treatment.
Post outcome measures such as NPRS, ODI and SLR ROM were taken after 6 weeks of treatment.
RESULTS: After six-week data analysis was done suggest both group’s p value is < 0.05 but interventional group has significant better improvement compared to control group.
CONCLUSION: From the current study it has been concluded that nerve mobilization technique is effective in reducing pain, reduce functional disability and improves SLR ROM.

Keywords: Low back pain, Radiculopathy, Nerve mobilization
Warts Among Patients Visited Two Private Dermatology Clinics in Aden, Yemen: A Retrospective, Descriptive Study
Authors: Bin Al-Zou Amer Omer , Abdulla Saleh Asia Hassan
Published: December 2023

Background: Cutaneous warts are benign lesions that occur in the mucosa and skin.
Objectives: To find out the distribution of cutaneous warts related to sex and age, and to determine the occupation of patients, type of cutaneous warts, site, duration from onset of the disease, complication and treatment.
Materials and methods: Two hundred and twelve patients were presented to our clinics in Aden, during the period January 2020 to December 2022 with cutaneous warts. Data including sex, age, occupation, type of warts, site of warts, duration from onset of warts, complications and treatment. Data are presented as mean values with the standard deviation (SD).
Results: The study patients were 118 (55.7%) males and 94 (44.3%) females. The age of the study patients ranged between 4 to 65 years. The mean age of the study patients was 27.3 ± 13.7 years. Most of the patients 68 (32.1%) were of age group 21 – 30 years followed by the age group 31 - 40 years with 48 (22.7%) (p = 0.000). Most of occupation of the study patients were laborer (43.4%). Common types of cutaneous warts were predominant (40.6%) (p = 0.000). Face was predominant site in (28.3%) patients.
Itching complications found in (25.5%) followed by cosmetic disfigurement (17.9%). Cryotherapy treatments were predominant with (52.8%).
Conclusion: Cutaneous warts occurred in younger patients and located on face, upper and lower extremities, sole, genital site, and neck & axilla. Most treatment was cryotherapy. Further studies are needed, to identify the epidemiology of these cutaneous diseases in Aden.

Keywords: Cutaneous warts, patients, private clinic, Aden, Yemen.
Primary Hepatic Burkitt Lymphoma
Authors: Gentile João Kleber de Almeida , Renesto Beatriz , Miléo Luis Fernando Alves , Oliveira André Cosme de , Patzina Rosely Antunes , Ponce César Cilento , Braga Walter Moises Tobias
Published: December 2023

The liver is an uncommon primary site for lymphoma, comprising only 0.4% of extranodal lymphomas, and liver involvement is almost always secondary to systemic lymphoma. Primary hepatic lymphoma has been reported to occur more frequently in immunosuppressed patients, especially with chronic hepatitis C infection, and may be associated with hepatitis B infection and the Epstein-Barr virus. Patients usually present with pain or a mass in the right upper quadrant, with or without jaundice, and it is more common in middle-aged males. The diagnosis of extranodal lymphoma or primary hepatic lymphoma can be difficult, especially in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positivity or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Due to its rarity, it is often overlooked as a possible differential diagnosis, with nonspecific imaging findings and a definitive diagnosis made only after anatomopathological and immunocytochemical examination. We present a rare case of Burkitt's lymphoma presenting as liver masses.
İnşaat Sektörü Finansal Performansının Entropi Tabanlı Topsis Yöntemi ile Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: DOĞAN Öznur , DOĞAN Özlem
Published: December 2023

İnşaat sektörü, Türkiye gibi gelişmekte olan ülkelerde ekonomik kalkınmada kullanılan en önemli araçlardan biridir. Emek yoğun bir sektör olmasından dolayı istihdam üzerindeki etkisi önemli düzeydedir. Ayrıca sektörler arası ilişkilerin en yoğun olduğu bir sektör olması ve diğer sektörleri de etkilemesinden dolayı, GSYİH üzerindeki payı nedeniyle ekonomide lider konumdadır. Sektörün ülke ekonomisi üzerinde bu denli etkisinin olması, finansal performansının devamlılığını ve takibini zorunlu kılmaktadır. Çalışmada, inşaat sektörünün 2011-2020 yılları arasındaki finansal performansı Entropi tabanlı Topsis yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Analizde, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Merkez Bankası’nın yayımladığı sektör bilançolarından elde edilen finansal oranlar kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonucunda inşaat sektörünün en yüksek finansal performansa sahip olduğu yıl, 2012 yılı olarak tespit edilmiştir. Yıllar itibariyle bu sıralamayı 2013, 2014, 2020, 2019, 2015, 2011, 2017 ve 2016 yılları takip etmektedir. En düşük performans, döviz kurlarındaki artışların gerçekleştiği 2018 yılında gerçekleşmiştir. Döviz kurlarında ve faiz oranlarındaki dalgalanmalar, enflasyon ve yapılan yatırımlar gibi ülkedeki durgunluk ve ekonomik dalgalanmalar inşaat sektörünü doğrudan etkilemektedir.
İslami Kimliğin Dizilerdeki Sunumu: Kızılcık Şerbeti Örneği
Authors: BEŞİKCİ Beyza
Published: December 2023

Diziler, insanlar için vakit geçirmeyi sağlayan, onları günlük telaşlarından uzaklaştıran eğlence araçlarından bir tanesidir. Dizilerde yansıtılan yaşantılar ve karakterler bazen doğrudan bazen de dolaylı olarak izleyicilerin zihnine belli yapıları inşa etmektedir. Dizilerin etkililiği, diziler aracılığıyla verilen mesajlar ile sağlanmaktadır. Dini içerikli TV dizilerinde İslami kimliğin nasıl sunulduğu ve yansıtılan ile var olan arasında nasıl bir mesafenin olduğunu ortaya koymak araştırmanın amacını oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemi seçilmiş ve söylem analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma örneklemi için Kızılcık Şerbeti dizisi seçilmiştir. Çözümlemeler, 8-15 Mayıs arasında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler çözümlenerek araştırma sonucunda İslami kimliğinin ve İslam dininin seküler kesim tarafından uygarlığın gerisinde ve eğitimsiz bireylerin bir inancı olarak konumlandırıldığı bulgusuna ulaşılmıştır. Muhafazakâr kesim ile de bu savın doğrulanarak, içselleştirilerek sunulduğu görülmüştür. Varılan bir diğer sonuç ise muhafazakâr kesimin yansıttığı kültürel davranışların birer İslami kimlik değeri olarak sunulduğu ve İslam dini için dezenformasyon sağladığıdır. İslam dininde yer alan ilkelerin bağlamsız olarak yer aldığı, bu nedenle irrasyonel ve abartılı sunularak spekülasyon oluşturduğu gözlemlenmiştir.
Yerel Haber Sitelerinin Güncelliği ve Yerelliğinin Tıklanma Oranlarına Etkisi
Authors: GÜNGÖR Mustafa
Published: December 2023

İnsanlar doğaları gereği çevresindeki gelişmelerden haberdar olmak istemektedir. Bu talebin karşılanabileceği en önemli araç ise medyadır. Yeni medya da günümüzde haber alma ve verme amacıyla fazlaca kullanılmaktadır. Yeni medya ile kitlelere yoğun bir haber akışı olmaktadır. Bireylerin yaşadığı ülke ve dünya hakkındaki gelişmeleri öğrenmesi için sayısız kanal bulunmaktadır. Ancak yerel konularda haber alınabilecek uygulamalar daha sınırlıdır. Bundan dolayı yerel internet haber sitelerinin, bulundukları bölge hakkındaki konulara önem vermesi gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmada öncelikle Konya’daki 11 yerel internet haber sitesinin ne kadar yerel haber verdiği, içerik analizi yöntemi ile araştırılmıştır. Araştırmanın yapıldığı dönemde analiz edilen bin 751 haberin yüzde 52’sinin yerel, yüzde 48’inin yaygın – Konya dışı olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Araştırmanın öncelikli amacı Konya’daki yerel internet haber sitelerinin ne kadar yerel içeriğe yer verdiğini ve manşetlerinin ne kadar güncellendiğini tespit edip bu tercihlerin ziyaret edilme üzerindeki etkisini ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaca ulaşmak için bu sitelerin ülke sıralamaları, haber kategorisi sıralamaları, ziyaret edilme oranları; 8 farklı SEO verisi üzerinden araştırılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda yerel internet haber sitelerinden; yerel habere önem verenler ile yerel ve yaygın haber dengesini gözetenlerin; ziyaret edilme, ülke – haber kategorisi sıralaması istatistiklerinde daha üst sıralarda yer aldığı, aşırı güncellemenin de tıklanma üzerinde olumsuz etki yaptığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca; haber sayıları, tıklanma ve ziyaret edilme oranlarındaki ilişkiden hareketle bireylerin aşırı haberden kaçındığı anlaşılmıştır.
Vzdelávanie – nosný pilier rozvoja vojenskej logistiky
Authors: Morong Stanislav
Published: December 2023

In this article the author presents an overview of the factors that have fundamentally influenced the state and development of the military logistics of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic in the previous three decades. Long-term lack of clarity in defining the strategic direction, mission and creation of vertical structures of military logistics had its negative reflection also in the system of professional education of members of logistics expertise. On the basis of the analysis of the factors with the highest share in the insufficient level of knowledge and expertise of graduates of logistics expertise, the author presents proposals, procedures and tools, the accumulation of which can achieve a positive turn in the quality of human resources and thus the comprehensive development of military logistics.
The Use of 3D Printing in Military Applications
Authors: Kowalski Kazimierz
Published: December 2023

The paper presents the current potential of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the production of devices, replaceable parts, construction infrastructure, medical materials, etc. The authors reviewed and analyzed the development trends in the use of additive manufacturing in technologically leading armies. The analysis of the available information shows that AM in military applications is mainly used in the production of spare parts for "aged" military equipment and for military equipment operated in conditions far away from the sources of supply with "original" technical material means. The aim of the article is to identify the level of development and application of AM technology in the military domain. The article concludes with the thesis that the introduction of AM technology to the logistic support of armed forces will increase its effectiveness, efficiency and resilience of the logistics supply chain, especially in the field of technical combat service support.
Stav zabezpečenia služby stravovania v Ozbrojených silách Slovenskej republiky – rok 2023
Authors: Papšová Monika
Published: December 2023

The provision of the catering service is an important link in the material security chain of members of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic, which takes place on a daily base. The current trend of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic is to return the catering service to the competencies of military units and thus ensure the provision of this service anywhere and at any time for the benefit of fulfilling the tasks of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic. The aim of the article is to highlight the current state of catering provision in the units and departments of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic. The current state is analyzed in terms of the legislative framework, the organization of catering, the state of personnel, the state of armament (equipment), material and the state of the infrastructure.
longitudinalidade e o controle da tuberculose
Authors: Lamarca Oliveira Santos Enver , Kalckmann Suzana
Published: December 2023

A literatura atual ressalta os esforços mundiais para a redução do coeficiente de incidência e de óbitos relacionados à tuberculose.Porém, estes indicadores ainda são elevados nas capitais brasileiras, com ênfase na população em situação de rua. Este artigoapresenta os resultados da dissertação de Mestrado Profissional em Saúde Coletiva pelo Instituto de Saúde de São Paulo, intitulado“A longitudinalidade e o controle da tuberculose: Intervenções de equipes de Consultório na Rua (eCnaR) no município de São Paulo”. Objetivou identificar as práticas de cuidado de saúde desempenhadas por quatro eCnaR. Foram utilizadas duas ferramentas de coleta de dados direcionadas aos profissionais de saúde e pacientes acompanhados pelas equipes, correlacionando os atributos de longitudinalidade com a análise do conteúdo obtido. Foi evidenciada a atuação dos agentes de saúde como potente elo na construção do vínculo entre os pacientes e as eCnaR, bem como as estratégias usadas em negociações e construções de combinados com os pacientes. Também foi assinalada a importância da interface com profissionais nos centros de acolhida, em outras eCnaR e demais serviços parceiros para a conclusão do tratamento de tuberculose, constituindo efetivamente a rede de cuidado, diante da itinerância e das dificuldades enfrentadas pela população em situação de rua.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Temulawak Serbuk Instan di Daerah Lubuk Minturun Kecamatan Koto Tangah Kota Padang
Authors: Futeri Renny , Syafrinal Syafrinal , Riani Pevi , Armin Muhammad Ikhlas , Dewati Samah Selfa , Putri Melysa , Anwar Hazil
Published: December 2023

Curcuma can be used to maintain and improve body health as well as treat disease. Instant powdered curcuma drink is one of the curcuma plant's processed products.People in the Lubuk Minturun Koto Tangah District, Padang City have natural and human resources that can be utilized through training programs for creating instant powdered curcuma. This exercise drew a total of 25 women, including housewives and teenagers. There are three steps to this community service activity: lectures, demonstrations, and practice. Because the production method is simple and the tools and materials required are readily available, more than 90% of the participants in this activity were able to comprehend the process of making instant powdered curcuma. It is intended that by participating in this activity, the community would be able to increase entrepreneurial prospects and so boost the economy.
Teknologi Tepat Guna Produksi Sabun Batang Dari Minyak Jelantah di Padang Pariaman
Authors: Riani Pevi , Putri Melysa , Futeri Renny , Armin M. Ikhlas , Samah Selfa Dewati , Syafrinal Syafrinal , Hafnimardiyanti Hafnimardiyanti
Published: December 2023

Ramuak cracker is one of the main product of Toboh Mandailing, Balai Baru, VII Koto Sungai Sariak, Padang Pariaman, West Sumatera. One of the obstacles faced by the cracker industry players is the amount of used cooking oil produced. Used cooking oil is leftover frying oil that has been repeatedly used. If it continues to be consumed, it will be harmful to health. If discharged into the environment, it will cause environmental pollution. Therefore, the Community Partnership Program Team of the Politeknik ATI Padang provided counseling about the dangers of used cooking oil and efforts to process used cooking oil into something useful, namely producing bar soap with used cooking oil as its raw material. The step of making bar soap from used cooking oil is to slowly dissolve the NaOH solution into 500 grams of used cooking oil, then stir using a stainless steel stirrer until evenly distributed and there are no more lumps. The next step is to add dyes and fragrances and stir again to form a soap mixture. Do the printing of the soap dough in the mold by coating it with parchment paper. Let stand for 24-48 hours until the saponification process is complete. PKM activities carried out well and smoothly and in accordance with the expected results. Each participant was able to make bar soap from used cooking oil very well. This activity is expected to provide insight, knowledge and input to partners regarding the process of making bar soap from used cooking oil so that it can be used for daily needs and can even be sold as an additional source of income for the community.
Mesin Produksi Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Produktivitas di UKM Mamabon
Authors: Wijaya Edo Rantou , Akli Khairul , Ahmad Nofan Hadi , Purba Ari Pranata Primisa , Lubis Rizki Fadhillah
Published: December 2023

Productivity is needed to compete in the modern retail market which requires the right product at the right time and in the right quantity. This activity aims to increase productivity in Small and Medium Enterprises, one of which is Mamabon. Mamabon SMEs have not been able to fully meet the target market due to limited production capacity so they need machines to increase production. The stages of this activity are in the form of surveys to partner locations, choosing alternative solutions, implementing and evaluating activities. Based on the results of the activity evaluation, the procurement of production machines in this activity was successful in increasing productivity by increasing production capacity by 66.6%, shortening production time and stages.
Analisis Pengendalian Kebisingan Melalui Pemetaan Untuk Mengurangi Paparan Populasi di Area Pelabuhan Batu Ampar Kota Batam
Authors: Viqri Ahmad , Indah Shinta , Bachtiar Vera Surtia
Published: December 2023

Batu Ampar Port is the largest loading and unloading port of the three existing loading and unloading port facilities in Batam and the largest port for manufactured goods used by companies to supply the industrial sector in Batam. In addition to having a positive impact, the Batu Ampar port also has a negative impact in the form of a decrease in environmental quality, especially the noise level generated by activities in the Batu Ampar Port area. In this study the noise sampling process used the Svantek tool, sampling was carried out for 24 hours with a time limit of 24 intervals, then sampling was carried out for 10 minutes at each time interval. The research results obtained were that from all sampling points the highest noise was in the East Pier area of 70 – 78.5 dB(A) at 08:00 – 23:00 WIB. While the area with the lowest noise level is in the BPJS flat area of 54.7 – 73.5 dB(A) at 06:00 – 05:00 WIB. It can be concluded that many of the noise values obtained exceed the quality standards in accordance with Kepmen LH No. 48 of 1996. This was due to several factors, namely loading and uploading of very dense containers which resulted in more and more work activities. Noise elimination measures in the Batu Ampar port area are important to do considering the results of noise measurements still exceed the quality standards, Barriers are one of the technologies that can be applied to reduce noise in the Batu Ampar port, Batam, both natural and artificial barriers, so the Batu Ampar port noise problem can be solved.
Özel Gereksinimli Çocuğa Karşı Prososyal Davranış Ölçeği Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: Burak Yakup , Acar İbrahim , Özdemir Emel
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırma normal gelişim gösteren 4-8 yaş aralığındaki çocukların özel gereksinimli çocuğa karşı prososyal davranışlarını belirlemek amacıyla geliştirilen Özel Gereksinimli Çocuğa Karşı Prososyal Davranış Ölçeği’nin geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışmasını gerçekleştirmektir. Araştırma verileri Ankara ilindeki 299 çocuktan toplanmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak Özel Gereksinimli Çocuğa Karşı Prososyal Davranış Ölçeği ve Erken Dönem Olumlu Sosyal Davranış Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Özel Gereksinimli Çocuğa Karşı Prososyal Davranış Ölçeği dört farklı özel gereksinim türüne yönelik hazırlanmış beş farklı senaryo, senaryoları temsil eden resimli kartlar ve her bir senaryo için benzer formatta hazırlanan dört aşamalı ipucuna dayalı sorulardan oluşmaktadır. Doğrulayıcı faktör analiz sonuçlarına göre Özel Gereksinimli Çocuğa Karşı Prososyal Davranış Ölçeği’nin beş farklı senaryolu maddelerin yapı geçerliğinin tek boyutta toplandığı saptanmıştır. Ölçeğin kriter geçerliğini belirlemek amacıyla kullanılan Erken Dönem Olumlu Sosyal Davranış Ölçeği ile pozitif yönlü ilişki olduğu, ölçme aracının kriter geçerliğinin sağlandığı saptanmıştır. Özel Gereksinimli Çocuğa Karşı Prososyal Davranış Ölçeği güvenirlik açısından aynı grupla iki ay sonra yeniden uygulanmış, test tekrar test güvenirliği açısından oldukça yüksek düzeyde bir ilişki olduğu bulunmuştur. Ayrıca ölçeğin iç tutarlık katsayısının 0.837 olduğu bulunmuştur. Özel Gereksinimli Çocuğa Karşı Prososyal Davranış Ölçeği’nin Türk kültüründe uygun, geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçek olduğunu söylemek mümkündür.
Identity crime and misuse in Australia 2017
Authors: Jorna Penny , Smith Russell
Published: December 2023

Identity crime involving the misuse of personal information affects a large number of Australians each year, as well as businesses and government agencies. The financial and non-financial consequences experienced by victims are considerable, and data indicate identity crime continues to increase in Australia. This report is the fourth in a series designed to assess the prevalence, nature and impact of identity crime and misuse in Australia. It presents data from Commonwealth, state and territory agencies, as well as from the private sector and other non-government sources. The Australian Institute of Criminology, within the Home Affairs portfolio, is responsible for compiling and publishing this information as a key initiative of the National Identity Security Strategy.
The Shape of Power and of Pain in Game of Thrones
Authors: McManus Patricia
Published: December 2023

To obliterate history from any narrative model, you must flatten that model so that no temporal change is possible. One way to do this is to remove instances of conflict, another is to render conflict perpetual. The latter is the move made by Game of Thrones, a television drama treated here as an antiutopian text, a model of twenty-first century epic fantasy in its surrender not of morality but of historicity.
Art of Dystopia: Why Edward Hopper Paintings Haunt the Present Moment
Authors: Taşkale Ali Riza
Published: December 2023

The concept of “boring dystopia,” a term coined by Mark Fisher, describes the banal and mildly coercive signs that are prevalent in contemporary neoliberal society. It is characterized by a pervasive sense of boredom, banality, and total alienation, which arises from the depletion of social connections caused by free-market fundamentalism and consumer culture. For the author, Edward Hopper’s paintings embody this sense of dystopia, as they depict deserted cityscapes and isolated figures, creating a vision of a society where human connection and interaction have broken down. The COVID-19 pandemic response has further highlighted the erosion of empathy and compassion under neoliberal capitalism, making Fisher’s call for collective action and the creation of new forms of community and solidarity even more urgent. Edward Hopper’s haunting art reminds us that we are already living in a dystopia, and that it is crucial to confront this dystopian reality and imagine new possibilities for the future.
Differentiation between Irradiated and Non-Irradiated Dates Using Color Intensity and Viscosity Value Method
Authors: Rushdy Mohammed M. Mohammed , Abed Hameed O. , Maire Ali M. , Ismaeel Alaa K. , Farhan Mustafa G. , Abed Hassen A.
Published: December 2023

New method has been applied recently in our Laboratories to distinguish between irradiated and non-irradiated dates. The method depends on the measurement of color intensity and viscosity values for dates sugar water extracts for five different stages of treatments. Doses of (0 .5, 0.75, 1.00 and 1.5 kGy) were applied.  A considerable increase and decrease of irradiated and non-irradiated dates in color intensity and viscosity values were found between the stages; the results obtained showed that there is a significant increase and decrease in the values of irradiated dates Samples at stages 3, 4 and 5 as compared to non-irradiated Samples (control). At stage 3 the results showed a drop in color intensity of the solution sample from 8701 (control)  to 1009 at dose of 1.00 kGy, the results also showed an increase in color  intensity (Stage 4)  from 2046 (control) to 2712 as the doses increased from 0.50 to 1.50 (kGy), while the results of the viscosity at stage 5 showed  a significant increase from 5.605 (Control) to 7.914 as the doses increased from 0.50 to 1.50 (KGy).The method appears to be promising to discriminate irradiated from non-irradiated dates. Further developments are needed for this method to increase its accuracy and reliability in measuring the actual dose used in the treatment.
Equilibrium Kinetic and Thermodynamic Adsorption of Ni and Cd Ions from Waste Water Using Orange Peel
Authors: Amlah Lina Kareem , Abood Waleed Muhammed , Ali Dhafer Fezea , Jamal Muna Subhi
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study is to evaluate fresh orange peels as low cost available adsorbent for removing nickel and cadmium ions from laboratory solutions and record the adsorption capacity, which represents the amount of up take per amount of fresh orange peels (FOP). Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analyses of FOP was carried out and comparing with the peaks of standard FTIR of cellulose matter to show functional groups and finger print that found in FOP formula. Batch experiments were carried out at different conditions: Ni and Cd ions initial concentration are (10, 20, 30, 40, and 50) ppm, FOP dosage (0.5, 0.75, 1, and 1.5) g, pH (3.5, 5, and 6), contact time (30 to 240) min and temperature (28, 35, and 45) oC where recorded. The results showed that the removal percentage of Ni and Cd increased with increasing FOP dosage. Initial Ni and Cd concentration, pH, and contact time. The best Ni and Cd Removal% where 64% and 80%, respectively at optimum conditions with FOP dosage of 1 g, pH of 6, initial concentration of 50 ppm and contact time of 120 min, where the calculated adsorption capacity was 2.9 mg/g for Ni and 4 mg/g for Cd. In case of the thermal study, best result was obtained at 45 oC with removal% of 65% for Ni and 78% for Cd and adsorption capacity of 2.8 mg/g and 3.7 mg/g for Ni and Cd, respectively.
Measuring and Analyzing the Process Capability of Productivity – An Applied Study in the Al-Tahady Factory for the Production of Filters
Authors: Alwan Ali Saad , Jasim Nagham Ali
Published: December 2023

This study addressed concerns related to increased percentages of damaged and re-worked production, heightened demand for factory products, and lack of awareness of the approved Sigma (σ) level during manufacturing, and associated deviations in the manufacturing process. The primary research problem was to assess the manufacturing process's stability and capability to consistently produce conical filters that meet required specifications. The study followed a sample-based approach, where twenty samples, each containing four observations, were collected continuously over a period of seven days. For each sample, the mean (X ̅) and range (R) were calculated. The mean X-Double bar of 319.32 and the average range R-bar of 0.848 were obtained through data analysis. The main findings revealed that, on average, the manufacturing process was relatively close to the target value (X-Double bar = 319.32). However, the presence of several data points outside the control limits indicated potential variability in the process. The average range (R-bar = 0.848) highlighted certain variations in the manufacturing process, which might contribute to issues like damaged or re-worked production. The study identified the need for further investigation to determine the root causes of these variations, which could include machine malfunctions, material fluctuations, or operator errors. By addressing these concerns and reducing process variability, the factory can enhance product quality, decrease waste, and improve customer satisfaction. In conclusion, continuous process monitoring and improvement initiatives, such as Six Sigma, are essential for achieving greater process capability in conical filter manufacturing. This research contributes valuable insights into process performance and provides a basis for implementing corrective actions to ensure consistent product quality and meet customer demands.
Human – Environment QSAR Studies of Radioactive Chemicals by Online Prediction Websites
Authors: Hammud Kafa Khalaf
Published: December 2023

Diagnosis, therapy, and research – development are main targets in radioactive materials issues that took huge places in medical sector of radio-molecular imaging and nuclear medicine where adsorbed radionuclide by the target(s) with high selectivity and minimum duration management compared to chemotherapy. In this study, three online websites created by various scientific groups in Baker Institute, university of Queensland, and School of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne as a computed base to predict toxicity of various radiopharmaceuticals having Sm-153; Ga-68; F-18; Hg-197; I-131; I-123; Tc-99m: In-111, or Se-75. Prediction of forty – five radio-chemicals targeted embryo, cardio-: Arrhythmia, heart block, Cardiac Failure, hERG, Myocardial Infarction, and hypertension. Herbicidal activity and environmental safety represented by Honey Bee, Avian, Minnow, as well as human toxicity that include Ames, rat acute (LD50) and chronic (LOAEL) toxicities were additionally evaluated by these three online websites. Here first Iraqi attempt showed that these tested materials had a toxic site to one or more of human (embryo or pregnant mother), cardio- (Arrhythmia, Cardiac Failure, Heart Block, hERG, Hypertension, or Myocardial Infarction) or rat acute (LD50) – chronic (LOAEL), as well as environment (honey, avian, Minnow) characters. Samarium-153 Lexidronam gave a safe in Silico toxicological response to embryo (and pregnant mother), all tested cardio-, honey, and avian. Also, it showed a low number towards Minnow and rat chronic (LOAEL) toxicities. In the same manner, Selenomethionine - 75Se derivative was highly unsafe to embryo (and mother) beside toxic effect in Arrhythmia case. In comparison to Sm-153, Se-75, as a corresponding radio – compound of the naturally amino acid found in soybeans and nuts, had lower Minnow and rat chronic toxicological values but not LD50. So, both radiopharmaceuticals were structurally toxic especially in high concentration and repeated uptake by human or other species.
Comparative Study of Organics Removal from Refinery Wastewater by Photocatalytic Fenton Reaction Coupled with Visible Light and Ultraviolet Irradiation
Authors: Kamal Sanarya K. , Mustafa Zeyad M. , Abbas Ammar S.
Published: December 2023

The study investigates photocatalytic advanced oxidation processes using iron-doped zeolite catalysts in heterogeneous Fenton reactions to degrade organic contents as chemical oxygen demand. The research revealed that the heterogenous photocatalytic Fenton process was the most successful treatment method under acidic circumstances and generated a greater rate of chemical oxygen demand degradation in a concise amount of radiation time. Compared to the heterogenous Fenton process with ultraviolet irradiation, it increased oxidation and was affected by catalyst load, power of hydrogen pH, hydrogen peroxide amounts, and temperature. The findings showed that the iron-doped zeolite catalyst, pH, and temperature significantly degraded the chemical oxygen demand. The experiment determined that the optimal conditions were obtained at a catalyst load of 0.07 g, pH of 3, with 20% excess of hydrogen peroxide, 40 °C in 2 hours for the ultraviolet/ iron-doped zeolite/hydrogen peroxide system that gave 99.84 % of the removal of the chemical oxygen demand. The heterogeneous photocatalytic Fenton method accompanied the reactions by hydroxyl radical production, which quickly reached its maximal reduction.
An examination of the functional analysis of Bank of Baroda with a focus on financial parameters
Authors: Masand Mr. Sunny
Published: December 2023

Banking involves safeguarding money on behalf of others. Banks lend this money, earning interest that contributes to profits for both the bank and its customers. A bank is a licensed financial institution that accepts deposits and extends loans. This study aims to assess the performance of Bank of Baroda over the past five years (2016-2021) using ratio analysis techniques. The analysis provides valuable insights into the financial strength of the bank in terms of Asset Quality, Management Efficiency, and Earning Ratios. Ratios are derived from a thorough examination of the bank's Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account. Bank of Baroda has demonstrated an improvement in its financial performance in recent quarters, evident through increasing net profits and enhanced asset quality. Profitability ratios, including return on assets and return on equity, have seen positive developments, indicating that the bank is generating more profit from its assets and equity
Violencia política contra las mujeres en razón de género
Authors: Sosa-Villagarcia Paolo
Published: December 2023

La violencia política contra las mujeres se ha agudizado en el contexto de polarización respecto al avance de los derechos políticos y sociales de las mujeres. Esta situación no solo impacta en las mujeres como sujetos políticos, sino también en el funcionamiento del régimen político en su conjunto y, por lo tanto, debe ser atendida en la reflexión sobre la regresión democrática. La profundidad y relevancia de este problema todavía no se refleja de manera adecuada en la reflexión académica. Por ello, este número de la Revista Elecciones se propone abrir un espacio para reflexionar sobre estos problemas en la región.
Las elecciones de gubernaturas en Coahuila y Estado de México en 2023: la antesala de la sucesión presidencial mexicana
Authors: Guadarrama-Cruz Carlos , Estrada López Karla
Published: December 2023

El 4 de junio de 2023, se celebraron elecciones locales para renovar el cargo de gubernatura en dos entidades federativas mexicanas: Coahuila y Estado de México. Además, en el primero también se celebraron comicios para renovar la legislatura local. Estas elecciones subnacionales en México son el antecedente inmediato de las elecciones generales de 2024, pues las dos principales fuerzas electorales que se configuraron después de las elecciones presidenciales de 2018 compitieron en esta jornada. Por un lado, Morena y sus aliados PT y Pvem; por otro lado, la coalición opositora, conformada por el PAN, el PRI y el PRD. En este contexto, los organismos electorales desempeñaron un papel destacado al implementar medidas de acción afirmativa para garantizar el derecho al voto y al demostrar capacidad logística para asegurar el desarrollo de la jornada electoral. Los resultados electorales no tuvieron mayor sorpresa: el PRI retuvo Coahuila, mientras que Morena ganó en el Estado de México. De esta manera, el partido mayoritario ejerce su influencia en los gobiernos estatales de 23 de los 32 estados mexicanos.