bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Activated Chlorhexidine and Irritrol with Photon-Induced-Photoacoustic-Streaming and EDDY® on the Dislocation Resistance of Biodentine
Authors: Bozkurt DA , Yusufoglu S Ince , Keskin NB , Akman M
Published: May 2022

Background:

Irrigant activation techniques, which are more effective in anatomically complex areas, can be used to maximize irrigant efficacy.

Aim:

This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of different agitation techniques on the dislocation resistance of Biodentine to the root canal dentin.

Materials and Methods:

Seventy single-rooted teeth divided into seven experimental groups (n = 10); Group I-Irritrol/Photon-induced-photoacoustic-streaming (PIPS), Group II-Irritrol/EDDY®, Group III- Irritrol/Syringe-needle-irrigation (SNI), Group IV-Chlorhexidine-gluconate (CHX)/PIPS, Group V-CHX/EDDY®, Group VI-CHX/SNI, Group VII-Saline. The midroot dentin slice was obtained from each tooth, and Biodentine was condensed with hand pluggers into the root canal lumen. The push-out bond strength values were measured using a universal testing machine. Each sample was categorized into one of the three failure modes: adhesive/cohesive/mixed. Scanning-Electron-Microscopy (SEM) was used to conduct the analyses, and the composition of Biodentine was analyzed using Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy. The One-way ANOVA, post-hoc Tukey's test, and the Chi-square test were used for statistical analysis.

Results:

The push-out bond strength values of Biodentine showed that Group VII-Saline had a statistically significant difference (P = 0.002), however, the differences between the other groups were not statistically significant (P = 0.922). The percentages of the failure modes of the samples showed that there was a higher rate of mixed failure except for Group VII-Saline. SEM examination showed that Group VII-Saline had no open dentinal tubules, whereas the other groups, particularly the Irritrol groups, had open dentinal tubule areas.

Conclusions:

Within the scope of the study, using Irritrol or CHX as the final irrigation in the root canal treatment did not result in differences in the dislocation resistance of Biodentine to root canal dentin when PIPS and EDDY® were used.
Neck Muscles' Responses to Cradle, Cross-cradle and Football Breastfeeding Hold Positions in Nursing Mothers
Authors: Ojukwu CP , Okpoko CG , Ikele IT , Ilo IJ , Ede SS , Anekwu NE , Okemuo AJ , Anekwu EM , Ugwu SU , Ikele CN
Published: May 2022

Background:

Breastfeeding-related Neck Pain (BFNP) is prevalent in nursing mothers and cuts across the utilization of different breastfeeding (BF) hold positions. Biomechanical considerations to highlight ergonomically safe BF positions for the prevention of BFNP have not been previously studied.

Aim:

This study was designed to compare the electrical activities of selected neck muscles across three breastfeeding hold positions [cradle (C1), cross-cradle (C2), and football (FB)].

Materials and Method:

Surface electromyographic analyses of four neck muscles (right and left components of each trapezius and sternocleidomastoid) were performed respectively during three BF trials with different BF hold positions (C1, C2, and FB) in 22 nursing mothers. For all the trials, the mothers nursed from the left breast.

Results:

Across the three BF trials, the electrical activities of each of the neck muscles did not vary significantly (P > 0.05). Furthermore, the left muscular components showed predominantly higher activities, as compared to their right components.

Conclusion:

The breastfeeding hold position adopted during BF tasks may not be a determinant of BFNP in nursing mothers. Further studies to ascertain the biomechanical implications of the utilized BF holds are recommended.
Recommendation System Comparative Analysis: Internet of Things aided Networks
Authors: Shafik Wasswa , Matinkhah S. Mojtaba , Shokoor Fawad
Published: May 2022

Today, the public is not willing to spend much time identifying their personal needs. Therefore, it needs a system that automatically recommends customized items to customers. The Recommender system has an internet of things (IoT) that entails a subclass of evidenced-based sieving structures that pursues to forecast the assessment of a customer would stretch to an item. Within social networks, numerous categories of RS operate on different recommendation expertise. In this state-of-the-art, we describe and classify current studies from three different aspects by describing different methods of recommender systems. The Friend Recommendation System in social networks is necessary and inevitable, and it is due to this kind of coordination that inevitably recommends latent friends to customers. Making recommendations for friends is an imperative assignment for community networks, as obligating supplementary networks customarily superiors to enhanced customer experience.
Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory activity of essential oils from resin of Commiphora species
Authors: Dinku Worku , Bin Park Su , Boo Jeong Jin , Jung Chuleui , Dekebo Aman
Published: May 2022

ABSTRACT. Essential oils (EOs) were prepared by the hydro-distillation technique from the resins of four Commiphora species and analyzed by GC-MS. Major constituents of EOs were a-copaene (22.71%), β-caryophyllene (28.03%) and β-caryophyllene oxide (13.89%) for C. sphaerocarpa; a-pinene (29.1%) for C. africana; hexadecane (14.1%) for C. habessinica and δ-cadinene (31.5%) for C. schimperi. We investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of EOs in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages by measuring nitric oxide (NO). The effect in mRNA or protein level after EO treatment were evaluated by RT-PCR and Western blot analysis, respectively. Among four Commiphora species, C. sphaerocarpa EO demonstrated a significant inhibition of LPS by 27.2±3.6% at 10 μg/mL and 62.3±5.2% at 20 μg/mL. C. sphaerocarpa EO inhibited LPS mediated iNOS over expression in both protein and mRNA level with dose dependent manner. It inhibited phosphorylation of ERK1/2, p38, ATF2. The enhanced anti-inflammatory activity of the EO of the plant was due to HO-1 expression by ROS dependent Nrf2 activation in RAW264.7 cells. These findings indicate C. sphaerocarpa EO inhibits the pro-inflammatory responses by inhibiting MAPK/ATF2, and triggering ROS/Nrf2/HO-1 signaling. Therefore, C. sphaerocarpa EO could have potential for useful therapeutic candidate preventing and treating inflammatory diseases.

 

KEY WORDS: GC-MS, Anti-inflammatory, C. africana, C. habessinica, C. sphaerocarpa, C. schimperi

 

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2022, 36(2), 399-415.                                                              

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v36i2.13
Novel and high efficient cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates over reusable mesoporous KIT-6 supported imidazolium lactate catalyst
Authors: Liu Yang , Lin Hu Yu
Published: May 2022

ABSTRACT. A series of mesoporous KIT-6 supported ionic liquids were prepared and tested as effective and practical catalysts for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates by the cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides. The effects of type of catalysts, catalyst amount, CO2 pressure, reaction temperature and catalyst stability have also been investigated in detail, the catalyst KIT-6@ILCH3CH(OH)COO(0.6) exhibited excellent activity in good to excellent yields, may be attributed to the synergetic effect between hydroxyl groups and lactate anion of the ionic liquid. In addition, the supported catalyst can be easily recovered and reused for six times still with satisfactory catalytic activity. Moreover, a general synergetic catalytic mechanism for the reaction was proposed. This work introduces a new and highly efficient pathway to explore the supported ionic liquids for the chemical fixation of carbon dioxide.

               

KEY WORDS: Mesoporous KIT-6, Ionic liquid, High efficient, Carbon dioxide, Cyclic carbonates, Recyclable catalyst

 

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2022, 36(2), 433-450.                                                               

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v36i2.16
Development of continuous flow injection analysis method for determination of oxymetazoline and vancomycin hydrochloride in pharmaceutical preparations
Authors: Hassan Bayan , Hadi Hind
Published: May 2022

ABSTRACT. Continuous flow injection (CFI)-spectrophotometric method has been developed for oxymetazoline (OXY) and vancomycin hydrochloride (VAN) determination in pure and dosage forms. Sulfadimidine drug was used as a safe chromogenic reagent by diazotization coupling with studied drugs to produce sensitive azo dyes with maximal wavelengths of 498 and 441 nm, respectively, for OXY and VAN drugs. The effect of various chemical and physical conditions on the signal response has been studied. Under optimum conditions, Beer’s law was linear over the concentration range of 5–200 and 6–200 µg/mL with limits of detection of 2.19 and 1.79 µg/mL for OXY and VAN, respectively. The CFI systems gave a sample throughput of more than 120 samples per hour for 150 μL injection volume for both drugs. The proposed methods were used for the estimation of microgram quantities of both drugs in their different dosage forms with great effectiveness. The method's validity and applicability were thoroughly investigated and the recoveries values were compared with those of standard pharmacopeia methods. The specified approaches were used without the excipients interfering in pharmaceutical applications.

 

KEY WORDS: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride, Vancomycin Hydrochloride, Flow injection, spectrophotometry, Pharmaceutical formulations

 

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2022, 36(2), 303-313.                                                              

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v36i2.5
Development of a graphical user interface software for the prediction of chronic kidney disease
Authors: Nwaneri S.C. , Ugo H.C.
Published: May 2022

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a severe kidney damage that is difficult to diagnose at the early stages due to the absence of clear symptoms. Late diagnosis of CKD is a common problem in low-income countries and is often associated with lower chances of survival. This study was designed to develop a user-friendly web-based graphical user interface (GUI) software for the prediction of CKD using artificial neural networks (ANNs). The model was developed using Python programming language and trained with 1200 instances of CKD datasets obtained from the University of California Irvine (UCI) machine learning repository. This dataset was split into 80% for training and 20% for testing achieved through an iterative process. A GUI software was developed based on the model using Django, an open-source python web development framework. The model achieved an accuracy of 95.83%, a precision of 100%, a specificity of 100%, and a sensitivity of 89.80%. The GUI software was effectively used to predict CKD and could be of immense benefit as a point of care application for early CKD prediction
Properties of eco-friendly concrete produced by partial replacement of sand with sawdust with emphasis on water-cement ratio
Authors: Ubachukwu O.A. , Ubi S.E. , Esochaghi K.P. , Nwokoukwu K.B.
Published: May 2022

There is environmental nuisance and degradation occasioned by indiscriminate disposal of sawdust. There is also growing concerns about the depletion of non-renewable natural resources like sand. In response to these problems, researches have been carried out on the usage of sawdust to supplement sand as fine aggregate in concrete. This research examines the effects of water-cement ratio on the engineering properties of concrete produced using sawdust as partial replacement for sand. Standard mixes were prepared without sawdust to serve as control and then sawdust mixes were prepared using 20% replacement of sand with sawdust. The mixes were prepared for varying water cement ratios of 0.4, 0.45, 0.5, 0.55 and 0.6 with the corresponding mix ratios of 1:1.1:2.6; 1:1.3:3; 1:1.5:3.4; 1:1.6:3.8 and 1:1.8:4.2 respectively. A total of 120 cubes of concrete were cast in triplicates for each water-cement ratio and each curing period for both 0 % and 20 % replacement. The results revealed that the slump values increased as the water-cement ratio increased. The results indicate that for a water cement ratio of 0.4 and 0.5, the sawdust concrete attains good properties with compressive strength values of 22.82 N/mm2 and 21.56 N/mm2 respectively at 28 days. However, by increasing the water cement ratio to 0.6, the sawdust concrete recorded a low value for the various properties of concrete with compressive strength value of 14.15 N/mm2 at 28 days. This is due to the decomposition of lignocellulolytic components such as carbohydrates, lignin, cellulose, etc. Therefore, at 20% replacement of sand with sawdust, it is recommended to use water-cement ratio not exceeding 0.5 due to the water absorption rate of the sawdust concrete.
Ascorbic acid modulates prefrontal cortex cellular changes in androgen deprived rats
Authors: Abayomi T.A. , Tokunbo O.S. , Saka T.O. , Abayomi O.A. , Osuntokun O.S. , Ajilore B.S.
Published: May 2022

Background: Testosterone deficiency has been implicated in numerous neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson and Huntington's disease. We used a model of androgen deprived rats to determine the effects of ascorbic acid on prefrontal cortex (PFC) cellular changes associated with a subset population of androgen deprived patients.Methodology: Chemical castration (using testosterone antagonist) as well as orchiectomy can induce androgen deprivation. Twenty-one (21) adult male Wistar rats with an average weight of 170g±10g were randomly assigned into three groups with each group containing seven (7) rats. Group A was control group, Group B= Orchiectomy + Flutamide (11 mg/kg body weight), and group C= Orchiectomy + Flutamide (11 mg/kg body weight)+Ascorbic acid (100 mg/kg body weight). Treatment lasted for 30 days. Nitric oxide and Malondialdehyde levels were assessed; while serum testosterone level was assayed. Histological, Histochemical, and immunohistochemical investigations were performed using Hematoxylin & Eosin, Cresyl fast violet, and Bielschowsky stains respectively.Result: Our results showed increased expression of Nitric Oxide (NO), and increased lipid peroxidation (MDA) in the PFC of orchiectomized animals with altered cytoarchitectural morphology evidenced by decreased Nissl staining polarity in neuronal axons and aggregation of neurofibrillary tangles. Oxidative and nitrosative stress were well modulated in animals treated with ascorbic acid with unaltered prefrontal cortex morphology.Conclusion: The results indicated that decline in brain androgen activities caused nitrosative and oxidative stress-driven pathology in the prefrontal cortex while supplementing endogenous ascorbic acid offered therapeutic value by scavenging free radicals in the prefrontal cortex
Die Schritte der Nemesis
Authors: Evreinov Nikolaj
Published: May 2022

In den 1910er Jahren forderte der russische Theaterregisseur und -theoretiker Nikolaj Evreinov (1879–1953) die Theatralisierung des Lebens. Als Stalin zwanzig Jahre später in Moskau drei politische Schauprozesse mit viel Aufwand inszenieren ließ, saß Evreinov bereits im Pariser Exil. Er hatte Russland 1924 verlassen. Nun liest er akribisch die Protokolle der Prozesse in der russischsprachigen Presse, sammelt Material über Nikolaj Bucharin und die anderen Angeklagten, berät sich mit Experten und schreibt schliesslich ein Stück, seine Antwort auf die Inszenierung einer Justizfarce. Mit dieser Antwort wollte er womöglich auch seine Idee von der Theatralisierung des Lebens rehabilitieren. Denn Theatralisierung des Lebens bedeutet nicht, falsche Geständnisse aufzuführen, Verschwörungen zu konstruieren, Fakten zu fabrizieren oder gedungene Zeugen zu casten. Evreinov ging es in seiner Theatertheorie darum, das Theater des Lebens nicht unsichtbar zu machen. Sein Stück ist deshalb keine historische Rekonstruktion, sondern ein imaginärer Blick hinter die Kulissen, bei dem die verantwortlichen politischen Drahtzieher am Ende das eigentliche Verbrechen gestehen: das Theater.
Phương pháp tiếp cận quần thể lựa chọn đặc trưng dựa trên xếp hạng đặc trưng cho phân loại hình ảnh hạt lúa giống
Authors: Dzi Lâm Trần Tuấn
Published: May 2022

Trong nông nghiệp thông minh, người ta sử dụng thị giác máy tính để nhận dạng hạt lúa giống thay vì cần các chuyên gia thực hiện. Trong bài báo này, chúng tôi đã xem xét ba loại mô tả đặc trưng, như Local Binary Patterns (LBP), Histogram of Oriented Gradients (HOG) và Gradient Domain Image Stitching (GIST) để mô tả hình ảnh hạt lúa giống. Tuy nhiên, cách tiếp cận này làm nảy sinh vấn đề về hiện tượng số chiều và cần phải lựa chọn các đặc trưng liên quan để có một mô hình biểu diễn nhỏ gọn và tốt hơn. Một quần thể lựa chọn đặc trưng mới được đề xuất để đại diện cho tất cả các thông tin hữu ích được thu thập từ các phương pháp lựa chọn đặc trưng đơn lẻ khác nhau. Các kết quả thử nghiệm trên phương pháp đề xuất của chúng tôi đã cho thấy được hiệu quả về độ chính xác.
Rate dependency and ply thickness influence on transverse cracking evolution in cross-ply laminates
Authors: Coussa Fabien , Berthe Julien , Ragonet Matthieu
Published: May 2022

In this study, the rate dependency of transverse cracking evolution in cross-ply laminates is investigated for several 90° plies thicknesses. The crack detection methodology is based on a recently proposed protocol relying on the use of infrared thermography. A new analysis methodology is proposed to make it more robust and to directly link the spatial localization of the crack with the stress level at which it occurs. Based on this methodology, the results obtained for various loading rates and 90° ply thicknesses are analysed. The crack density evolution with respect to stress apply to the laminate exhibits a rate dependency only for the [0/90]s configuration. This rate dependency is finally discussed based on transverse crack onset theories in cross-ply laminates.
Spontaneous flora of the local landscape Feofaniya (Kyiv, Ukraine)
Authors: Koniakin Serhii , Gubar Liubov
Published: May 2022

The species composition, systematics, and ecological-coenotic features of the flora of the local landscape Feofaniya have been analyzed. In total, 650 species of vascular plants have been identified in this area, representing 337 genera and 94 families. It was found that the natural component of the flora represents 48.8 %, and synanthropic component represents 51.2 %. The aboriginal fraction includes 469 species from 252 genera and 77 families. Adventive flora is represented by 181 species from 131 genera and 51 families. The flora of the local landscape Feofaniya tends to the flora of broad-leaved forests, but due to synanthropization it has closer ties with the Ancient Mediterranean flora. It is characterized by prevailing of herbaceous plants (555 species or 85.3 %), hemicryptophytes (394 species or 60.6 %), plants with a tap root system (318 species or 48.9 %), with non-rosellate aboveground shoots (430 species or 66.1 %), with summer-green vegetation (621 species or 95.5%), and non-rhizomatous (206 species or 31.7%) type of underground shoots. Based on the analysis of the naturalization of alien plant species in the studied flora, the predominance of kenophytes (111 species) and epecophytes (90 species) was established. Such predominance is associated with significant recreational-touristic and other anthropogenic loads.
An Innovative Strategy, Current Status and Future Prospects for Microsponge Technology
Authors: Dev Asish , khorate Mahadev
Published: May 2022

In the rapidly evolving field of novel drug delivery technology, microsponges are at the forefront Scientist have become increasingly intrigued by microsponge drug delivery technology because it holds great promise for achieving the goal of controlled and specific drug delivery, and it has thus captured the interest of many researchers. The microsponge delivery system, an innovative technology for controlled drug delivery, is a polymeric delivery system that contains porous microsphere range in size from 5 to 300μm. Microsponge structure is not irritating, non-mutagenic, non- allergic or toxic, as shown by multiple studies. This article provides a comprehensive explanation of the microsponge delivery system, as well as a theoretical and practical overview. In this section, the basic principle of particle size distribution, surface morphology and porosity are discussed as appropriate analytical techniques to characterize microsponges. They are also discussed in term of the recent advancements in microsponge delivery systems and their future prospects.
The Effect Of Work Motivation, Competence And Compensation On Employee Spirit And Performance At Regional Office II Of The National Civil Service Agency In Surabaya
Authors: Pudjowati Juliani , Susi Tri Wahyuni  , Endang Siswati  , Mochammad Balafif  , Winarno
Published: May 2022

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of Work Motivation, Competence, and Compensation on Spirit of Work and Employee Performance, as well as the influence of Spirit of Work on Employee Performance at Regional Office II of the National Civil Service Agency in Surabaya. The samples in this study were taken as many as 85 samples, namely 85 employees at Regional Office II of the National Civil Service Agency in Surabaya. Data analysis techniques using path analysis with SPSS software version 22. The conclusions obtained from this study are: (1) Work Motivation has a significant effect on Spirit of Work; (2) Competence has a significant effect on Spirit of Work; (3) Compensation has a significant effect on Spirit of Work; (4) Work Motivation has not significant effect on Employee Performance; (5) Competence has a significant effect on employee performance; (6) Compensation has not significant effect on employee performance; and (7) Work Spirit has a significant effect on Employee Performance at Regional Office II of the National Civil Service Agency in Surabaya.
Employee Recruitment Process Analysis of PT. Wishan Global Medika Tangerang Banten Indonesia
Authors: Indra Ora Emi Yohanes , Erlina Puspitaloka Mahadewi  , Susi Shorayasari  , Rini Handayani
Published: May 2022

The present study reports the first comprehensive study around employee recruitment, inside the era of globalization has led to intense competition in various industrial fields, including the medical and healthcare industry. PT. Wishan Global Medika (WGM) is a medical evacuation company in Tangerang Banten Indonesia, to face competitors the company needs to carry out employee recruitment activities in accordance with the vision and mission in order to achieve the goals the company wants to achieve. Product from Indonesian medical companies are still quite considered in the global market but still has competitor from countries in Southeast Asia. One way to face this competition is that companies are required to have competent and good performance employees.  The purpose of this study was to analyze the employee recruitment process at PT. Wishan Global Medika Tangerang Banten. The conceptual framework of the employee recruitment process in this study includes 3 items, namely Sourcing, Selection Process, and User Process. The research method used is qualitative research with in-depth interviews with a case study approach. Purposive sampling was used with a total of 3 respondents, namely the main director, general manager and human resources staff. The results of the study indicate that the analysis of human resource management in this company still does not lead to the interests of the company and determines the types of tasks and jobs that need to be carried out and there is no management policy rules in order to support the strategy of human resource management. The analysis of the employee recruitment system in the company is considered to be in accordance with the standart operating procedures recruitment, also still needs to be improved in terms of sources and stages of recruitment so as to minimize obstacles in recruitment. The conclusion of this study is that the implementation of human resource development needs to be carried out in an integrated manner in long-term and annual corporate planning as well as improving the quality of recruitment so as to prevent the occurrence of vacancies.
Phytochemical Screening And Antibacterial Activity Test Of Ethanol Extract Of Jengkol Leaves (Archidendron Pauciflorum Benth.) I.C. Nielsen Against Staphylococcus Epidermidis And Propionibacterium Acnes
Authors: Munandar Nasution Haris , Yuniarti Rafita , Rani Zulmai , Nursyafira Arini
Published: May 2022

Skin disease was a disease that attacked the surface of the body, and was caused by various agents, one was bacteria. One of the plants that had antibacterial activity was jengkol leaf (Archidendron pauciflorum Benth.) I.C. Nielsen because it contained compounds that had antibacterial properties that had previously been studied by other researchers against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria. So that researcher was interested in researching on the antibacterial activity of jengkol leaves (Archidendron pauciflorum Benth.) I.C. Nielsen against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes. Fresh Jengkol leaves were processed into simplicia and extracted using 96% ethanol. Phytochemical screening was carried out on simplicia powder and extracts of jengkol leaves. Ethanol extract jengkol leaves was made in several concentrations, namely 20%, 25%, and 30%, positive control using Tetracycline HCl, and negative control using 1% DMSO. There were several tests carried out on jengkol leaves in addition to phytochemical screening, namely examination of simplicia characteristic including macroscopic examination, microscopic examination, examination of water content, examination of water-soluble extract levels, examination of ethanol-soluble extracts, examination of total ash content, and also an examination of acid-insoluble ash levels and antibacterial activity test of jengkol leaves. The results of phytochemical screening showed that the compound of jengkol leaves (Archidendron pauciflorum Benth.) I.C. Nielsen contained a class of secondary metabolites of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, steroids/triterpenoids, and glycosides. And for the results of the antibacterial activity research also showed that jengkol leaves could be used as antibacterial because it has a strong inhibitory power at a concentration of 20% and the strongest at a concentration of 30% against Staphylococcus epidermidis, namely 15.06 mm and 17.83 mm, while in diameter of growth inhibition zone Propionibacterium acnes was 15.86 mm and 18.1 mm.
The Influence of Price Perception, Product Quality, Promotion, Brand Image on Repurchase Intention of Wardah Lipstick Products (Study on Customers of UD. Ghaisani cosmetics Rantau Prapat)
Authors: Chairunnisa Riza , Zebua Yuniman , Pitriyani Pitriyani
Published: May 2022

The use of cosmetics is increasing along with the number of influencers and public figures who exemplify the results of the use of cosmetic products. In the Indonesian context, of course, halal cosmetics are an important consideration in choosing cosmetics. In this study, the researcher intends to examine one of the halal cosmetic products from the Wardah brand. This study intends to examine the effect of perceived product price, product quality, promotion and brand image on consumer repurchase intentions from UD. Ghaisani Cosmetics. This study uses a quantitative approach and data collection is carried out using an online questionnaire. The sample in this study were women who had bought wardah brand lipstick products at UD. Ghaisani Cosmetics. The results of this study indicate that all predictors of variables affect consumer intention to repurchase Wardah brand lipstick at UD. Ghaisani Cosmetics.
Added Value and Ease of Using Quick Responses Qris Indonesian Standard (QRIS)
Authors: Susanti Melly , Kresnha Reza Heru
Published: May 2022

Mobile payments are increasingly being adopted by organizations as a new way of  doing business in the 21st century. Through The server electronic money application  based, electronic wallet, or mobile banking based on Quick Responses  QRIS) provides convenience for consumers to do  transaction. This study uses the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in testing consumer intentions using the QRIS application. The sampling technique used is the total sample. The sample in this study was obtained online, the questionnaire was distributed online through social media  whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram. The sample used as many as 123 respondents who use the QRIS application in paying. The data is processed by using SPSS tool. The result is that the added value in the QRIS application has no effect on  comfort. Convenience has a significant effect on comfort. Consumers who use the QRIS application prefer the convenience offered by the QRIS program rather than the added value in the QRIS application. Furthermore, it can be seen the magnitude of the influence on the results and discussion sections. This research contributes convenience for consumers in paying or transacting. QRIS provides convenience for consumers  in shopping. Apart from QRIS, there are still many payment systems and methods that can be used by consumers, such as OVO, Dana, Go-Pay, Sakuku, Truemoney, Link Aja, and T-Cash. Further researchers can add other variables that have not been included in this study or can also use a payment system other than QRIS.
A Guide to Abductive Thematic Analysis
Authors: Thompson Jamie
Published: May 2022

Thematic analysis is an increasingly popular method for analysing qualitative data within the social sciences. Current guides for conducting thematic analysis promote the method’s broad flexibility across research designs, which has resulted in criticism that the method lacks the rigour and structure necessary for credible academic research. Recognizing the challenges faced by qualitative scholars, I developed and present an 8-step prescriptive approach specific to abductive methodologies incorporating many concepts from seminal works in thematic analysis, and importantly maintaining the balance of theorising with empirical data, which is the core of abductive research.
Liberdade de crença religiosa no Brasil
Authors: Ribeiro Mylena Flávia , Cortizo Vitor Martins
Published: May 2022

A presente pesquisa é qualitativa, e tem como método de pesquisa a revisão de literatura, realizada por intermédio da leitura de doutrinas, jurisprudências, artigos científicos e dentre outras fontes de informação essenciais. A temática a ser trabalhada é: liberdade de crença religiosa no Brasil.
A lei 13.718/2018, a ação penal nos crimes contra a dignidade sexual, o strepitus Judicii e as políticas públicas de proteção à vítima
Authors: Xavier Lorrane da Silva , Oliveira Pedro Henrique
Published: May 2022

A metodologia utilizada no presente trabalho consiste em uma pesquisa de natureza aplicada, utilizando-se de método dedutivo, com o objetivo exploratório e explicativo, fazendo uso da pesquisa bibliográfica e documental para a obtenção da finalidade pretendida com a elaboração do trabalho, abordando todo o contexto de forma qualitativa. Fez-se assim a análise da instauração da lei 13.718/2018 e o papel estatal na instauração de redes de apoio as vítimas de crimes sexuais. O presente trabalho trouxe a tona o impacto da instauração da Lei 13.718/2018 e o strepitus Judicii (barulho do processo) na vida da vítima de violência sexual, buscando apresentar contexto histórico e social sobre o crime e o desenrolar do processo, e os danos muitas vezes causados por estes. Conclui-se após todo o material e contexto apresentado, que a instauração da referida lei apesar das intenções positivas de punibilidade do agressor, pode causar mais danos psicológicos a vítima, sendo necessário neste cenário um investimento maior em redes de apoio para o amparo destas vítimas.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CULTURE in UNIVERCITIES: AN ANALYSİS of SOME UNIVERCITIES in URAP TURKEY RANKING 2021-2022
Authors: FIRAT İbrahim
Published: May 2022

Today, the development and change in many fields have a great impact on the management of enterprises.. Responding to the change in development and increasing competition in the globalized world has led to the need for strategic management of companies instead of the traditional management style. Therefore, strategic planning has become a necessity in companies. With the strategic plans they create to achieve the ultimate goals of the company in the future, they can better evaluate both their existing and potential resources. In Turkey, the principle of creating a strategic plan and adhering to that plan was introduced for all public administrations in 2003. While strategic management in public enterprises generally focuses on the quality of public goods and services, in the private sector the focus is on profit maximization. In this study, two state universities that are at the beginning and end of Turkey's URAP (College Ranking by Academic Performance) 2021-2022 were selected as samples. In this context, the study analysed Hacettepe University, Middle East Technical University, Batman University and Siirt University, which are in URAP ranking. The aim of the study is to compare and interpret the strategic plans of these universities, which are considered as public enterprises, by converting the qualitative data into quantitative data using the content analysis method. In particular, the terms used in the context of strategic management; strategic management, effectiveness, efficacy, efficiency, accountability, transparency, performance, participative management, governance, total quality management, localization, SWOT analysis, portfolio analysis, cost-benefit analysis, risk analysis, value chain analysis, supply chain management, benchmarking, outsourcing, corporate scorecard, learning organization, downsizing, corporate engineering, scenario analysis a frequency analysis of concepts such as was performed. It is expected that the results obtained will provide a forecast especially universities and also private and public institutions/organizations
PROOF VALUE OF MODERN SUBMISSIONS USED IN TURKISH LAW IN THE CONTEXT OF PROOF OF RIGHTS ACCORDING TO ISLAMIC LAW
Authors: Yılmaz Taha
Published: May 2022

Presumption is the signs and symptoms that enable us to draw conclusions about an unknown phenomenon when evaluated within the conceptual framework. The judge, who is engaged in legal activities, always needs such intermediaries in order to reach the material truth and to relax the public conscience. As a matter of fact, the presumptions detected at the crime scene, as if they were silent witnesses, play a major role in the judge's adjudicating and illuminating the event. In Modern Turkish Law, data obtained from both forensic medicine and other modern presumptions are widely used. In fact, forensic medicine is seen as the twin brother of law. In this study, we have tried to examine with its evidence what kind of legal value it has for Islamic Law, which is based on realizing this modern criminal justice, which ensures the protection of rights and the discovery of real perpetrators. As a source and method, we evaluated the modern presumptions in terms of the general view of the Islamic religion in the legal framework, that is, in terms of revelation, reason and social change. In the Islamic judicial system, we tried to reveal to what extent the judgment of the judge in civil and criminal cases of modern presumption is an evidence/mastery.
Post-Endodontic Pain after Root Canal Treatment of Symptomatic Teeth with Mtwo and Safe Sider Multiple File Systems: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Ali Saberi1* Eshagh , Farhad-Mollashahi1 Narges , Hooshmandi2 Arezoo , Pirhaji3 Arezoo
Published: May 2022

Background: Considering the increasing popularity of rotary files among dental clinicians and the emergence of several types of rotary systems, clinical trials are necessary to compare these systems from various aspects.

Objectives: This study compared post-endodontic pain following the use of Mtwo and Safe Sider multiple file system.

Methods: A total of 150 maxillary and mandibular molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis were selected. Their root canals were randomly instrumented with hand files, Mtwo and Safe Sider instruments. The severity of postoperative pain was assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours. The data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: The mean postoperative pain score significantly decreased in all three groups over time. The mean pain score at 12 and 24 hours post-treatment was significantly higher in the Safe Sider group compared to the other two groups. At 6, 48 and 72 hours, no significant difference was noted in the severity of pain among the three groups.

Conclusions: Postoperative pain is significantly higher at 12 and 24 hours following endodontic treatment with Safe Sider compared to the conventional hand instruments and Mtwo system.
Correlación entre instrumentos para la evaluación del asma en adultos de un Hospital General de Zona
Authors: Reyes María Fernanda Saldivar , Juárez Kitzia González , Pintor Arlette Juliette Reyes
Published: May 2022

Antecedentes: El asma como enfermedad crónica requiere seguimiento en el que el control y la gravedad puedan ser evaluados. Esto se logra a través de diferentes herramientas, tanto subjetivas como objetivas. Las subjetivas se basan en lo que refiere el paciente, (por ejemplo, cuestionarios sobre control de síntomas [ACT] y calidad de vida [AQLQ]), y las objetivas evalúan la función pulmonar (como la espirometría o la flujometría). Dentro de los valores de referencia en espirometría destaca el volumen espiratorio forzado en el primer segundo (VEF1) y el flujo espiratorio pico (FEP) en la flujometría. Las primeras publicaciones que validaron estos instrumentos en adultos asmáticos, notificaron buenos grados de correlación entre calidad de vida y control del asma. En dichos estudios se aplicó la prueba ACT y el AQLQ. Sin embargo, sólo se ha notificado una débil correlación entre AQLQ o ACT y VEF1, el cual es uno de los indicadores utilizados por las guías clínicas en la monitorización del control del asma. En lugares de bajos recursos económicos, es infrecuente y difícil contar con un espirómetro, y la herramienta más económica con la que se cuenta para medir un valor objetivo es la flujometría. Objetivo: Determinar la correlación entre instrumentos para la evaluación del asma en adultos. Material y métodos: Mediante un estudio analítico, transversal y observacional, en el que se aplicaron los cuestionarios ACT y AQLQ, y se midió el FEP mediante flujometría en 82 pacientes con asma. Posteriormente se realizó la correlación entre cada una de estas herramientas para la evaluación del asma. Resultados: De 82 pacientes evaluados, el 19.5% se encontraron mal controlados y 18.3% parcialmente controlados por ACT. Con una correlación débil entre ACT/Flujometría, y AQLQ/Flujometría y una correlación moderada entre ACT/AQLQ. De forma general, la correlación entre ACT/Flujometría fueron débiles, con un valor de Rho(82)=279, p=011, así la correlación de AQLQ/Flujometría presentan una asociación débil, con un valor de Rho (82)=306,p=0.05. Y la correlación de ACT/AQLQ fueron de asociación moderada con un valor de Rho(82)=547, p=0.0. Conclusiones: En este estudio se observa una correlación débil entre las herramientas de evaluación de asma subjetivas con una objetiva. Principalmente en los pacientes mal controlados, reafirmando la necesidad de tener herramientas objetivas como lo marcan las guías GINA y GUIMA. La correlación entre flujometría y cuestionarios como ACT y AQLQ, se observa débil en pacientes mal controlados, mientras que en pacientes controlados se observa una correlación fuerte. Se requiere una herramienta objetiva para valorar el control del asma de manera confiable, por lo que toda unidad de primer nivel debe realizar flujometría en cada consulta, en caso de no tener acceso a espirometría.
Pengaruh kepemimpinan dan komunikasi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada Bank BTPN KCP Blitar
Authors: Sari Diana Nata , Septiawan Bambang
Published: May 2022

This study aims to: determine whether leadership affects the performance of employees of Bank BTPN KCP Blitar, find out whether communication affects the performance of employees of Bank BTPN KCP Blitar, find out whether leadership and communication together affect the performance of employees of Bank BTPN KCP Blitar. The object of this research is all employees of Bank BTPN KCP Blitar. The data in this study were taken from the results of questionnaires, observations, and documentation. The type of data used in this study is quantitative data type with data sources namely primary data and secondary data. The results showed that the leadership variable partially had a significant effect on the employee performance variable. The communication variable partially has no significant effect on the employee performance variable. Leadership and communication variables simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance variables
Analisis pengaruh motivasi dan kepuasan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan
Authors: Rohana Tulus
Published: May 2022

The purpose of  this study was to effect Analysis of Work Environment Motivation and Job Satisfaction of Employee Performance. The analytical method used is descriptive  method with a quantitative approach and the multiple correlation and multiple regression using SPSS version 20.0. Based on the results of data analysis equations. Based on hypothesis testing using t test that the style of Work Environment Motivation and Job Satisfaction positif and significant impact of motivation on employee performance.  Results of studies simultaneously using the F test, indicating  that all of the independent variables significantly affect the performance of employees. Rated R Square of 0.254 which  means that the effect of variable X (motivation and job satisfaction) to variable Y (employee performance) is at  25,4% while the remaining 25,3% influenced by other variables  beyond the variables studied.
Racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality in the United States
Authors: Javier Prado-Galbarro Francisco , Estela Gamiño-Arroyo Ana , Cruz-Cruz Copytzy , Martínez-Núñez Juan-Manuel , Sanchez-Piedra Carlos
Published: May 2022

Background: Among COVID-19–associated deaths reported in the United States (U.S.), minority communities were disproportionately represented. The objective was to assess differences in mortality by race and ethnicity among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.
Methods: This is a retrospective case series study with information extracted from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between January 20 and December 29, 2020. Clinical and sociodemographic data were analyzed by race and ethnicity from non-hospitalized and hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Binary logistic models were fitted to evaluate factors associated with COVID-19-related mortality.
Results: A total of 434,076 patients with COVID-19 were characterized; 284,574 cases were Non-Hispanic White, 10,468 cases were Non-Hispanic Asian, and 949,022 cases were Non-Hispanic Black, and 89,407 cases were Hispanic/Latino. For non-hospitalized patients, Hispanic/Latino with pneumonia (OR 3.34, 95%CI: 1.70-6.58) and Non-Hispanic Asian with comorbidities (OR 3.88, 95%CI: 0.99-15.2) had the highest odds for mortality. For hospitalized patients, Non-Hispanic Black with comorbidities (OR 3.02, 95%CI: 2.24-4.08) and Non-Hispanic Asian and Non-Hispanic Black with pneumonia (OR 2.98, 95%CI: 2.09-4.26; and OR 2.97, 95%CI: 2.60-3.38, respectively) had the highest odds for mortality.
Conclusion: Racial/ethnic disparities in mortality persist among patients with COVID-19 in the U.S. These findings support the assertion that racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in the U.S.
Prevalence of Meticillin Resistance Staphylococcus Aureus in Patients with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Authors:   Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of HealthSciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria., VN Emenuga
Published: May 2022

Background: Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTIs) is an emerging and threatening disease of both adults and children. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains a life threatening pathogens that may colonize the lungs and cause Staphylococcal related lower respiratory tract infection. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with MRSA infection among individuals with lower respiratory tract infections in a community setting. Method: A structured questionnaire consisting of demographic characteristics, antibiotic usage, social life habits were administered to 152 participants, comprising of 80 males and 72 females. The subjects were selected based on non- hospitalization for the past six months. Sputum samples were collected and cultured unto Mannitol Salt agar. The Staphylococcus aureus isolates were sub-cultured unto Chromagar MRSA for MRSA identification. The isolates were subjected to antibiotic susceptibility testing, using disc diffusion method. Result: The MRSA were highly resistant to Ampiclox (96.2%), Amoxcillin (92.3%), Rifampicin and Streptomycin (80.8%), Norfloxacin (76.9%), Erythromycin and Chroramphenicol (69.2%), and Levofloxacin (65.4%). Conclusion: This study showed that MRSA is implicated in LRTIs and is brought about by improper therapy and lack of awareness.