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Paralelitas Nilai-Nilai Tasawuf Dalam Buku Goodbye, Thing: Hidup Minimalis Ala Orang Jepang Karya Fumio Sasaki
Authors: Zevira Mufti
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan problematika mewujudkan perpustakaan berbasis inklusi sosial pada Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Kota Sungai Penuh berdasarkan aspek connectivity, aspek content, dan aspek human. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan tiga tahap, yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa problematika mewujudkan perpustakaan berbasis inklusi sosial berdasarkan ketiga aspek yaitu (1) aspek Connectivity: belum tersedianya fasilitas sarana prasarana penyandang disabilitas; akses penggunaan wifi yang belum merata; upaya menjangkau pemustaka belum terlaksana secara efektif dan sistem penelusuran bahan pustaka OPAC yang tidak berfungsi dengan baik. (2) aspek Content: belum tersedianya koleksi untuk penyandang disabilitas; dan sosialisasi perpustakaan kepada masyarakat belum dilaksanakan secara menyeluruh. (3) aspek Human: masyarakat yang kurang merespon; keterbatasan anggaran; kurangnya pemanfaatan aplikasi perpustakaan digital iSungaiPenuh dan belum meluasnya jaringan kemitraan dengan berbagai pihak. Upaya yang dilakukan Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Kota Sungai Penuh dalam mengatasi hambatan yaitu dengan menjalin kemitraan.
Pengikatan Perjanjian Jual Beli Tanah Yang Sertipikat Tanahnya Sedang Dalam Proses Pemecahan
Authors: Wiana wulansari Putri
Published: March 2024

Dalam melakukan perjanjian jual beli hak atas tanah yang masih dalam proses pemecahan sertifikat, para pihak menggunakan perjanjian pengikatan jual beli atau PPJB sebelum dibuatnya Akta Jual Beli. PPJB ini hadir dalam praktik kenotariatan karena tidak diatur secara detail di Indonesia. Selain itu, penggunaan PPJB dalam praktik jual beli tanah dapat menimbulkan implikasi tersendiri bagi para pihaknya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis mengenai perlindungan hukum bagi para pihak dalam perjanjian pengikatan jual beli tanah yang sertipikat tanahnya sedang dalam proses pemecahan sertifikat bagi para pihak. Perjanjian Pengikatan Jual Beli (PPJB) tanah mengandung hak dan kewajiban dari para pihak yang membuatnya, sehingga apabila hal-hal yang telah disepakati dalam akta Perjanjian Pengikatan Jual Beli (PPJB) dilanggar atau tidak dipenuhi oleh para pihak yang membuatnya maka hal tersebut dapat dikatakan telah terjadi wanprestasi. Rumusan masalah yang diangkat dalam penelitian ini Bagaimana perlindungan hukum bagi para pihak dalam perjanjian pengikatan jual beli tanah yang sertipikat tanahnya sedang dalam proses pemecahan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah metode dengan jenis penelitian empiris yaitu penelitian yang berfokus pada perilaku masyarakat hukum. Metode pendekatan dilakukan dengan studi dokumentasi dari bahan- bahan literature serta wawancara terhadap informan dan memerlukan data primer sebagai data utama disamping data sekunder dan data tersier. Hasil penelitian dan pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa dengan digunakannya perjanjian pengikatan jual beli terhadap tanah yang masih dalam proses pemecahan sertifikat yakni masih kurangnya perlindungan hukum yang  mengatur khusus tentang perlindungan hukum bagi para pihak dalam perjanjian pengikatan jual beli tanah yang sertipikat tanahnya sedang dalam proses pemecahan yang mengakibatkan kurangnya kepastian hukum dan menimbulkan kurangnya perlindungan hukum yang didapat terutama bagi pihak pembeli.Dari hasil studi ini, penulis memberikan saran agar Notaris dalam hal membuat perjanjian pengikatan jual beli harus mampu memformulasikan ke dalam isi Perjanjian Jual Beli mengenai hal-hal yang dapat melindungi pihak-pihak. Ketentuan mengenai PPJB di Indonesia harus dikaji kembali untuk dapat memberikan kepastian hukum bagi para pihak yang bersangkutan.
Pengaruh Negatif Trend Media Sosial Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa di Madrasah Aliyah Laboratorium UINSU Medan
Authors: Zhahirul Zhahirul , Ilham Muhammad , Ravi Dzulhijj Muhammad
Published: March 2024

Latar Belakang: Kemajuan teknologi telah memudahkan semua kalangan dalam mengakses Internet. Salah satu persembahan internet adalah media sosial. Kita melihat banyak tren positif dan negatif dari media sosial. Penelitian ini fokus terhadap dampak negatif tren yang ada di media sosial terhadap motivasi belajar siswa.
Tujuan:  Tujuan penelitian ini dibuat guna mengetahui pengaruh yang diberikan tren-tren di media sosial dalam motivasi belajar siswa.
Metode: Dalam penulisan penelitian ini, metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode pendekatan kualitatif, yaitu metode yang menggunakan pemaparan atau penggambaran mengenai situasi atau kondisi yang diteliti dalam bentuk uraian naratif.
Hasil: Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tren media sosial mempengaruhi motivasi belajar siswa. Salah satu yang sedang tren di media sosial adalah modifikasi sepeda motor mereka. Banyak siswa yang membawa sepeda motor ke sekolah memodifikasi sepeda motornya setelah melihat tren di media sosial. Mereka memodifikasi sepeda motor tersebut dengan menggunakan uang saku orang tua mereka. Tujuan awal mereka bersekolah bukan lagi untuk belajar, melainkan mencari uang untuk memodifikasi sepeda motor dan pamer di sekolah.
Kesimpulan: Intinya semua itu disebabkan kurangnya pengawasan dan bimbingan dari lingkungan terdekat siswa: orang tua dan guru. Orang tua dan guru hendaknya mengajarkan anak untuk menggunakan media sosial dengan bijak. Orang tua dan guru juga perlu memperhatikan aktivitas anak di luar rumah dan sekolah agar dapat membimbingnya ke arah yang benar
PEMILIHAN PEMIMPIN DALAM ISLAM DAN KONSEP POLITIK PROFETIK
Authors: Hamdi Muh. Rizal
Published: March 2024

Persoalan pemimpin dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat merupakan hal yang sangat penting dan mendasar dalam kehidupan sosial masyarakat. Kepimpinan berkaitan dengan hubungan manusiawi (hablum minannas). Kepemimpinan merupakan gejala sosial, yang berlangsung sebagai interaksi antarmanusia di dalam kelompoknya, baik kelompok besar atau kelompok kecil. Pergolakan politik Islam dalam hal menentukan pemimpin terjadi ketika Rasulullah meninggal dunia pada tahun 632 M. Umat Islam dihadapkan pada kenyataan untuk menetukan pengganti Rasulullah sebagai pemimpin umat Islam. Dalam situasi seperti ini maka dipandang sangat perlu diselenggarakannya musyawarah untuk menentukan pemimpin umat. Kepemimpinan profetik merupakan kemampuan seseorang untuk mempengaruhi orang lain dalam mencapai tujuan, dengan pola yang dilaksanakan nabi (prophet). Kekuatan kepemimpinan profetik terletak pada kondisi spiritualitas pemimpin. Artinya, seorang pemimpin profetik adalah seorang yang telah selesai memimpin dirinya. Sehingga, upaya mempengaruhi orang lain, merupakan proses leading by example atau memimpin dengan keteladanan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pustaka yang bersifat deskriptif analitis dengan pendekatan normative. Dalam penelitian ini disebutkan bahwa Dalam ajaran Islam, istilah kepemimpinan dikenal dengan kata imamah, sedangkan kata yang terkait dengan kepemimpinan dan berkonotasi pemimpin dalam Islam ada 7 (tujuh) macam, yaitu: khalifah, malik, wali, ‘amir, ra’in, sultan, rais, serta ulil ‘amri. Politik Propetik terdapat tiga nilai penting yang dijadikan sebagai pijakan atau pijakan yang sekaligus menjadi unsur-unsur yang akan membentuk karakter paradigmatiknya, yaitu; humanisasi, liberasi dan transendensi.
Der Zerbrochene Turm von Boița (Kreis Sibiu) in historischen Bildern und archäologischen Entdeckungen
Authors:   Muzeul Național Brukenthal Sibiu, Urduzia Claudia
Published: March 2024

Being an easy pass over the Carpathians, in the Middle Ages in times of peace, the valley of the river Olt was the most important trade route of Sibiu with Wallachia and further along with the Balkans. But it was also an easy access towards Sibiu in case of war, for which reason, besides a border point (the fortress from Turnu Roșu), the area was fortified with other fortresses as well, such as Landskrone in Tălmaciu, the strongholds in Tălmăcel and Lotrioara and a tower at the confluence of the Megieș brook and the Olt river.
The current national road DN 7, going through the pass today, was the object of enlargement works in 2015, which gave us the opportunity to research the tower in the valley of the Megieș brook. The site is better known today as Turnul Spart [Broken Tower] and it stands on a narrow strip of sand and gravel between the river Olt and the national road DN 7. The tower was an outpost of the custom point from Turnu Roșu. According to old documents, it was built in the summer of 1503. The ensemble also included a stone wall which closed the valley. It started on the slope of the mountain and ended up near the water and had an arched opening where the road was. Half of the tower fell down in 1533 during a high flood of the Olt river, but the other half still stands, as well as a fragment of the wall closing the valley. Old images of the area (paintings and photographs) show these ruins and their slight alterations and decays over the last two centuries.
The archaeological research in 2015 led to the discovery of the fallen half of the tower and also of a circular enclosure contemporary with the tower. The fallen half is overlapped by the foundation of the ruined house of the road caretaker. The enclosure made out of stone possibly supported an earth bank (which could not be observed during the research). In the debris of the tower two harquebuses were found dating from the second half of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th. A bronze mortar was also found wearing the year 1516 embossed. Smaller iron items were also found.
The research found no traces of burning linked to the tower and no materials dating after the 16th century. The abandonment of valuable items of the era and the later impossibility of recovering them as well as the lack of human remains suggest that the old documents were accurate and that the tower was indeed destroyed by the waters of the river, which also covered the debris in alluviums.
Four paths to studying pneumaticity inexpensively, and why you should
Authors: Wedel Matt
Published: March 2024

Why study pneumatic vertebrae? Becuz I wubs dem. UwU This is one of those things that has been sitting in my brain, gradually heating up and getting denser, until it achieved criticality, melted down my spinal cord, and rocketed out my fingers and through the keyboard. Stand by for caffeine-fueled testifyin’ mode.  Part 1: Why Study Pneumaticity  Last item first: why you should study pneumaticity.
Hola de nuestro nuevo Director Ejecutivo
Authors: Ross Noam
Published: March 2024

Me complace, emociona y llena de humildad anunciar que asumo el cargo de Director Ejecutivo de rOpenSci a partir del 1 de Abril. En primer lugar, permítanme expresar mi gratitud a nuestro Director Ejecutivo saliente y amigo Karthik Ram por su liderazgo y tutoría al frente de rOpenSci durante la última década. Ha sido una mano firme y un visionario que ha ayudado a nuestra comunidad a lograr tanto juntos en este tiempo.
Review of the ecocentric model of environmental protection in Croatian criminal law: Ten years after EU accession
Authors: Vuletić Igor
Published: March 2024

This paper discusses the issue of the protection of the environment through criminal law, which represents one of the problems of contemporary criminal law. With the entry into force of the new substantive criminal legislation in 2013, the Croatian legislator implemented the so-called ecocentric model of the protection of the environment through criminal law, fully adopting European and international standards. More than ten years later, case law has formed regarding certain offenses. However, for most of the offenses in this category, it has been observed that their practical applicability is virtually non-existent. The author analyzes the characteristics of those criminal offenses for which there is available case law, presents selected practical examples, points out the views of other authors, and offers personal observations on the effectiveness and experiences of applying the Croatian legislative model.
Victimological analysis of the risk of victimization due to climate change in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Simović Miodrag , Simović Marina
Published: March 2024

The idea that every human being has the right to a clean and healthy environment has captivated the imagination of people worldwide. Is this the case with environmental human rights? The United Nations Charter (1945), the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), and the two human rights covenants - The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) (both were adopted in 1966 and entered into force in 1977) omit any reference to whether being human encompasses such a right. Socioeconomic and cultural rights include the rights to dignity, education, health, food, water, sick leave, family leave, and employment, while the right to a healthy environment presents a boundary between these and various other rights. In an attempt to address this issue, the authors first analyze the meaning of the right to environmental protection. They specifically scrutinize the outcomes of the European Climate Conference regarding the scientific contributions to climate change transformations on the European continent, held on May 15th and 16th, 2023, in Warsaw. Additionally, the paper presents insights into climate change and the victimization of citizens, along with the risks of victimization associated with these changes. Building on the discussion, special attention is directed towards the issue of the relationship between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). To achieve an adequate standardization and regulation level, urgent preventive measures are proposed to address victimization in the context of climate change in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the aim of ensuring the right of all citizens to live in a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
Efficiency of the protection of the environment through misdemeanor law in Belgrade from 2017 to 2022
Authors: Stevanović Aleksandar , Stanković Vera
Published: March 2024

The authors aim to present the mechanism for the protection of the environment through misdemeanor law in Belgrade for the period from 2017 to 2022, analyzing its effectiveness in broad terms. The five-year period covered by this study is determined as a period in which certain trends can be recognized and followed, both in terms of the structure of prohibited behaviors directed against the environment and regarding the activities undertaken by competent administrative authorities and misdemeanor courts as a form of formal response. The study begins with the concept of the environment defined in the Environmental Protection Law. The study analyzes those misdemeanors whose commission changes and/or can change the states and conditions in the environment. The effectiveness of protection through misdemeanor law is analyzed in three aspects. First, the scope of the prescribed offenses is considered. On the other hand, the complete absence of prescribing certain actions directed against the environment as misdemeanors is observed. Further, the quality of the misdemeanor provisions themselves is considered, especially in terms of their sufficient specificity to ensure their straightforward application by administrative and judicial authorities. Finally, the outcomes of misdemeanor proceedings related to offenses against the environment are analyzed. Aiming to further dispel the myth of "environmental crimes" as victimless crimes, the authors cite and explain the effects of the most common misdemeanors on both the environment and human life and health.
The influence of industrial by products on the properties of fly ash based geopolimer composites
Authors: Bijeljić Jelena , Ristić Nenad
Published: March 2024

Geopolymers are materials made of chain molecules incurred by polymerization of geopolymer binders. geopolymers are defined as a solid and stabile aluminosilicate materials, made of industrial byproducts and liquid solutions. The experimental part of the dissertation, contains the results of physical-mechanical, microscopic and durability properties of geopolymer mortars and concrete based on fly ash. For the purpose of determining the effect of different byproducts on characteristics of geopolymer mixtures, 24 batches of mortar and 8 batches of concrete were made and tested. (converter slag, wood biomass ash, red mud, and waste glass) in the amount of 5% - 100% with different steps of replacement in relation to to the binder mass. The samples of geopolymer mortar and concrete were cured at an ambient temperature According to the test results some recommendations for the possible application of fly ash and other industrial byproducts for making geopolymer mortars and concretes are made. Tested materials might be used as construction building materials and according to their physical-mechanical characteristics and durability properties, they can be alternative solution for the traditional mortar and concrete mixtures.
Nutrition and global food security for health preservation
Authors: Vulović Jelena , Knežević Snežana , Petrović Olivera , Radulović Miroslav , Dugalić Anđelka
Published: March 2024

Every individual deserves access to healthy, affordable, and quality nutrition. Such access is hindered by deep inequalities stemming from unjust systems that structure everyday living conditions. The transformation of the food system into safe, improved, and healthy nutrition accessible to all is a crucial global issue. Healthy nutrition can play a significant role in the sustainability of the food system. Childhood obesity is a significant health problem in the developed world and affects many countries with low and middle incomes, particularly in urban areas. Unfortunately, obese children often remain obese in adulthood, increasing the likelihood of developing numerous chronic non-communicable diseases at a younger age. There is a clear link between infant and young child feeding practices and the socio-demographic characteristics of households. Breastfeeding up to the age of one is less common in wealthier households, urban environments, or among highly educated mothers. Combating malnutrition requires political dedication and simultaneous actions across multiple sectors, along with significant investments in program implementation and monitoring progress towards sustainable healthy nutrition.
Assessment of nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practice in the application of measures of physical restraint of patients
Authors: Puškaš Valentin , Novković Mira , Tadić Dušanka , Živković Dragana , Milutinović Dragana
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Physical restraint is a frequently debated procedure due to controversial ethical and legal issues related to patient autonomy and dignity. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and practice of nurses regarding the use of physical restraint measures on patients and to determine whether there is a difference between the level of knowledge, attitudes and practice of nurses regarding the use of physical restraint measures to their sociodemographic and professional characteristics. Material and methods: This study was conducted as a cross-sectional study at three healthcare institutions of different medical care levels (n = 253). Instruments used in this research included a questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitude, intention, and practice and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for statistical analysis of the data, and statistical significance was determined at p < 0.05. Results: Nurses have a moderate level of knowledge, a positive attitude, and good practice in applying measures of physical restraint of patients. A significant difference in the level of knowledge regarding the application of measures of physical restraint of patients was determined by the age of the nurses, as well as that nurses with a positive attitude towards the application of measures of physical restraint of patients have a better practice. Conclusion: By implementing an appropriate educational pro-gram, which is certainly mandatory for all employees in the health sector, and creating a guide for the proper use of measures for physical restraint of patients, it is possible to influence the improvement of the quality of care and treatment of patients.
Inflation dynamics in the USA and EU: VAR analysis and forecasting
Authors: Cicmil Danica
Published: March 2024

This paper aims to analyze the relationship between the inflation rate in the USA and the inflation rate in the EU and to make short-term forecasts of their future movements. The Vector Autoregression (VAR) model was used to study the dynamic relationships among multiple variables. The VAR model was fitted on the data with a maximum lag of 5, and the diagnostic checks were performed to ensure it was correctly specified. The results are presented and discussed and the paper concludes by suggesting that future research should focus on addressing the problem of non-stationarity in the residuals and on testing the robustness of the model.
Youth entrepreneurship: Possibilities of European Union supportive programmes
Authors: Kuzman Boris
Published: March 2024

Youth unemployment is one of the key problems faced by young people in the Republic of Serbia and other European countries. Considering the importance of entrepreneurship as a generator of new jobs and a driver of economic development, the paper pays special attention to the entrepreneurship of young people, who have a significantly smaller share in the country's entrepreneurial potential than other age categories. In order to overcome this, the European Union and member countries are developing various supportive programmes for young people to strengthen their entrepreneurial potential and encourage them to start entrepreneurial ventures. In the paper, an overview of the available programmes of the European Union that support the development of this type of entrepreneurship was performed to get better insight into the possibilities of these programmes and to give concrete guidelines to young people during and after formal education.
Application of the threshold value in the credit multiplier evaluation
Authors: Milojević Ivan , Mihajlović Milan
Published: March 2024

Multiplication of credit funds has always been a basic assumption in the work of credit organizations. In modern conditions, they occur with banks, funds and other institutions that deal with lending. The paper examines the problem of interdependence between the goals of the Central Bank and the commercial bank. The main goal of the Central Bank is to maintain price stability. However, if the country has a high share of foreign debt in the gross domestic product, the activities of the Central Bank are redirected to discouraging the growth of borrowing by banking institutions abroad. In order to prevent such borrowing, the Central Bank uses several instruments of monetary policy, among which the limit value in the rating of the credit multiplier stands out. The importance of the threshold value in the process of multiplying the value that is lent contributes to preserving the relationship between liquidity and profitability in the appropriate proportion. The lack of funds leads to illiquidity and its consequences, and in modern conditions, unprofitability also leads to the same outcome. In this paper, we will present the application of the threshold value in creating a bank credit portfolio.
Process planning and optimization techniques in additive manufacturing
Authors: Malbašić Slobodan , Živković Srđan , Nedić Bogdan , Đorđević Aleksandar , Grubić Aleksa
Published: March 2024

Additive manufacturing, as a production technology and a scientific field, offers a lot of potential for new research, attracts the attention and interest of manufacturing companies and the academic community. With a new approach in product design, a digital connection chain, and the possibility of producing final products with complex configurations, it has significant advantages in relation to conventional production. However, the initial investment and production costs make this technology still inaccessible to a certain number of users, with the tendency for this to change. In this sense, great attention has been paid to additive manufacturing planning, cost analysis and the possibility of optimizing structural and process parameters of production and processes. This paper is intended to explain, in a clear and concise manner, the basic assumptions of the technology, its advantages and certain disadvantages, ongoing and future trends in development as well as current areas of research (cost estimation, multi criteria decision making (MCDM), topology optimization) and applied methods and concepts. The authors believe that this paper will provide additional help in process planning for additive manufacturing as well as promote the necessity for introducing and application of different optimization techniques when designing technology for additive manufacturing.
Recommendation of Prospective Construction Service Providers in Government Procurement Using Decision Tree
Authors: Yustina Eva , Hariyadi Mokhamad Amin , Crysdian Cahyo
Published: March 2024

The determination of prospective construction service providers using the direct procurement method is the authority of the Goods/ Services Procurement Officer. Administrative requirements are an important factor in selecting prospective construction service providers. The use of the decision tree method in this study is to find out, determine, and analyse the variables that influence the assessment of the feasibility of prospective construction service providers, and get an accuracy value in providing an assessment of the feasibility of prospective construction service providers. The data used in this study are 153 datasets consisting of 13 variables. The existing variables are divided into basic variables and additional variables. The basic variables consist of 5 variables, namely experts, work experience, quality of work, winning tenders and contract value. While the additional variables consist of 8 variables namely business entity status, business entity form, business entity NPWP, business entity domicile, business entity qualification, type of business licence, percentage of work and construction services business licence. By using the decision tree method, the accuracy on the basic variable is 84.84%. The addition of additional variables to the basic variables resulted in an accuracy of 90.91%. This shows that by adding additional variables the accuracy results are higher than using only the basic variables.
Supply Chain Management and Modelling in the Era of Industry 4.0: Insights and Strategies for Resilience and Sustainability
Authors: UddinSyed Faheem
Published: March 2024

Despite the worldwide investment of over a decade and billions of dollars in Industry 4.0 technologies, only a small number of researchers have entered digital supply chain management and modeling research. Thus, what hindered supply chain development? Recent internal discussions have focused on how to answer these concerns and quicken the development of supply chain management. We’ll collaborate with industry to learn from each other’s mistakes and see how other regions are faring in supply chain management.
Değişen Güç Dengeleri Karşısında Türkiye’nin Dış Politikası: Türkiye Katar İlişkileri
Authors: Verdixanov İlqar
Published: March 2024

Bu makalenin konusu dünyada değişen güç dengeleri karşısında Türkiye’nin dış politikası ve Katar ile ilişkilerinin önemini çalışmaktır. Bu makalenin amacı, değişen uluslararası ve bölgesel durumlar karşısında Türkiye ve Katar'ın ortak hareketlerinin geleceğini, güç kavramının ve devlet sınıflandırmasının çeşitli şekillerde anlaşıldığı bir ortamda kavramaktır. Konunun önemi, jeopolitik veya ideolojik çıkarlara ilişkin unsurların birbirine bağlanılmasının yanında, Ortadoğu’daki orta büyüklükteki güç ile küçük devlet ilişkisini etkileyen nedenleri ve unsurları iyi değerlendirilmesinden geçtiği düşüncesinden kaynaklanmaktadır. Çalışmanın teorik çerçevesini, temel yapısı iç içe değişkenler olarak liderlerin bakış açılarını, stratejik kültürü, devlet, toplum ve yerel kurumlar arasındaki ilişkileri ve bağımsız değişken olarak ise iki ülkenin dış politikaları üzerindeki etkisi olan yerel faktörler ayrıca uluslararası ve bölgesel dönüm noktaları üzerinden tartışarak neoklasik realizmin Türkiye-Katar ilişkilerine uygulanması oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmanın bulguları, bağımsız ve iç içe geçmiş değişkenlerin hem Türkiye hem de Katar’ın siyasal, askeri, ekonomik, kültürel ve medya düzeylerinde yakınlaşmasında olumlu bir rollerinin olduğu, bu iki ülke arasında ilişkilerin gelecekte daha da güçleneceği şeklindedir. Çalışmada veriler çeşitli kaynaklardan resmi konuşmalar, haber duyuruları, gazeteler, dergiler, siyasetçilerin, karar vericilerin, bilim adamlarının ve uzmanların açıklamaları incelenerek toplanmıştır.
Imaging of Patients Suspected of Having Pulmonary Thrombo-Embolic Disease; The Value of Chest X-Ray Combined with Perfusion Scan
Authors: Teye Samuel , Momodu Jaleelat , Osayande Evbuomwan , Haberfeld Jenny , Malan Nico , Vangu Mboyo-di-Tamba
Published: March 2024

Objective: To determine the value of a recent chest x-ray (done within 24 hours of the perfusion scan) combined with perfusion in diagnosing acute pulmonary thromboembolism in clinical settings.
Methodology: Retrospective analysis of 155 consecutive patients clinically suspected with pulmonary thromboembolism between January 2017 and January 2019, who underwent a lung scintigraphy.
Results: Most of the study participants (75.5%) were black Africans. The overall population studied had a mean age of 50.09 years (SD 16.78). A recent chest x-ray was found in 40.1% of the projected sample size of 386 patients. The sensitivity and specificity of the PISAPED 1 reader were 96% and 97%, respectively, with a NPV and PPV of 99% and 89%. The sensitivity and specificity of the PISAPED 2 reader were both 96%, with a NPV and PPV of 86%and 99%, respectively. The PIOPED II and the PISAPED 1 had an agreement of 88.39% (Kappa value of 0.7348) while the PIOPED II and the PISAPED 2 had an agreement of 88.39% (Kappa value of 0.7444).
Conclusion: Chest x-ray in conjunction with perfusion scintigraphy is accurate and can be used where ventilation/perfusion scintigraphy cannot be done in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
Factors Influencing the Medical Student’s Interest and Career Choice in Neurosurgery
Authors: Adjierteh Ebenezer Nii , Babbel Agbinko-Djobalar  , Roberta Lamptey  , Prince Kwabla Pekyi - Boateng  , Kojo Okyere Adu  , Abu-Bonsrah Nancy
Published: March 2024

Objective: To determine the factors influencing interest and a career choice in neurosurgery among final year medical students.
Methodology: A mixed method study was conducted where primary data was collected from 120 final year medical students and three neurosurgery consultants in the University of Ghana Medical School, using quantitative cross-sectional study and qualitative Delphi panel study methods, respectively. The main study outcome was the choice of Neurosurgery as a specialty.
Results: About 90% of the students expressed interest in neurosurgery. Interest in neurosurgery (70%) and the will to make an impact in the specialty (75%) were the top factors for the 13.8% of students who said they would apply for neurosurgical residency, while the long duration of training deterred 63% of respondents. The students had poor exposure to the clinical aspects of the specialty. Practicing neurosurgeons placed a high premium on student interest in the field.
Conclusion: To build interest among medical students to enter neurosurgical residency programs, students should be given more contact hours during their neurosurgery rotations, and neurosurgical mentorship programmes should be established in medical schools to give medical students insight into the typical life of practicing neurosurgeons.
Knowledge, Practice and Perception of Triage By Staff of the Emergency Department of Ho Teaching Hospital
Authors: Kouro Glenn Mwintir , Iroko Davidson
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study sought to assess the knowledge, practice, and perception of triage by Emergency Department (ED) doctors and nurses of a new teaching hospital in Ghana.
Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study. Data was collected using a structured self-filled questionnaire which had sections on socio-demographic information of participants, knowledge, practice, and perception of triage. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis of the results was done using Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25, respectively.
Results: Eighty-three ED staff participated in this study; 56 nurses and 27 doctors. Sixty-four participants had at least moderate level of knowledge of South African Triage Scale (SATS). Their level of knowledge had statistically significant associations with their work experience (p = 0.032) and frequency of triaging (p = 0.000). Forty-nine participants had at least moderate level of triage practice skill. Their scores had statistically significant associations with their level of triage knowledge (p = 0.011) and frequency of triaging (p = 0.001). Majority of participants agreed that triaging is important in reducing waiting times (89%) and improving communication (92%).
Conclusion: The positive correlation between frequency of triaging and both knowledge and practice of triaging attests to the common notion that practice makes perfect. Regular on-the-job training may result in improvement in this skill. Participation by ED doctors should be encouraged.
Liquid Motion: Reimaging Maritime History through an African Lens
Authors: Dawson Kevin
Published: March 2024

“Liquid Motion” examines how African women and men perceived, understood, and interacted with oceans and rivers through swimming, underwater diving, surfing, canoe-making, and canoeing. Africans inspire us to rethink assumptions about maritime history, by considering maritime traditions absent in the Western lexicon, like harnessing wave energy to transport goods through the surf or swimming into the depths to salvage goods from shipwrecks or harvest pearl oysters. Enslaved Africans carried these traditions to the Americas, where they used them to benefit their exploited lives and enslavers exploited them to generate wealth.
Dragon Ships to the Dawnland: Eugène Beauvois and the Vinland Viking Expeditions in the Nineteenth-Century Settler Imagination
Authors: Kwok Alice C. M.
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Between the mid-1700s and the Great War, people in Europe and North America were gripped by a frenzy of enthusiasm for all things Viking. Eminent scholars and ordinary readers discovered an insatiable curiosity for medieval Scandinavia, imagined land of dragon-prowed ships and saga heroes. Among these enthusiasts was the prolific French historian Pierre-Eugène Beauvois (1835–1912). Beauvois was fascinated by the Norse voyages to continental North America, known in Old Norse as “Vinland.” By arguing for extensive pre-Columbian European settlement in the Americas, Beauvois stole the glory enjoyed by Spain and Italy as the first “discoverers” of the “New World,” shifting it to Norse populations that Beauvois linked to France. Such a vindication of early voyages by ethnic “cousins” of the French presented France as genetically destined to colonize foreign lands, thus legitimating their conquest of Africa. Yet Beauvois’s arguments extended beyond simply positing a meaningful Norse presence in medieval North America. He maintained that Indigenous culture was really just a watered-down residue of transplanted European culture. By asserting that central components of Indigenous cultures such as language and religion derived from medieval European models, Beauvois usurped Native positionalities and affirmed the rightness of the settler colonial project.
Extracting Global Maritime Weather Data from New England Whaling and Portuguese Navy Logbooks (1740-1960)
Authors: Walker Timothy D. , Ummenhofer Caroline C.
Published: March 2024

In climate research, long datasets that describe weather conditions extending back in time to the pre– or early industrial age are invaluable. Such data helps scientists to establish a historical baseline for weather and climate variability, against which to measure changes over time, better understand anthropogenic departures, and illuminate interactions between different components of the climate system. To provide such information, a maritime historian and an oceanographer have combined their skill sets to expand the body of weather knowledge for some of the most remote regions on the planet. A rich trove of maritime weather information is contained in the vast repositories of ships’ logbooks from New England whaling and Portuguese Navy vessels, in which officers recorded weather information multiple times each day over the course of their voyages. Researchers are building a database to extract centuries-old weather information from approximately 4,200 North American whaling and 2,200 Portuguese Navy logbooks dating to the middle eighteenth century.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Underwater Welding (UW) on Brass Propeller Repair
Authors: Putra Andre Anggriawan Jaisi Djailani , Dwisetiono Dwisetiono
Published: March 2024

Over time, marine building technology has experienced very significant developments and there are several variations of improvements that can be made to suit needs and conditions. A ship's propeller is a ship component that often experiences collisions with hard objects floating in the water which can cause the blades of the propeller to experience damage such as bending, cracking or breaking. In this case, the propeller should be repaired immediately so as not to disrupt the smooth operation of the ship. Repairing broken propeller blades can be done using a welding process. Welding is a technique of joining metals by melting part of the parent metal and filler metal with or without additional metal and producing continuous metal. Underwater Welding is a welding process that occurs in wet conditions, meaning that the electrode and object are in direct contact with air, while Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) is an electric arc welding process that uses an untreated electrode that does not melt. This research was conducted to analyze the welding measurement results of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Underwater Welding on brass materials. To support the analysis process, testing activities are carried out including tensile tests (tensile test), hardness tests (hardness test) and macrographic observations on the results of welding materials.
OPTIMALISASI PERTUMBUHAN ANAK DAN PENGENTASAN STUNTING MELALUI INOVASI “MAS DANU SIAB CETING” DI KELURAHAN DANUKUSUMAN, KECAMATAN SERENGAN, KOTA SURAKARTA
Authors: Pramono Ahmad , Aji Aditia Pemana , Salsabila Malida , Paramesti Widyadary , Ad’nin Atika Rishalah , Shonata Mutiara , Pranasita Christella Quinta , Putra Muhammad Ilham Rizky , Shiyami Tsalatsatun Nisa’ Nur
Published: March 2024

This research aims to examine efforts to optimize child growth and reduce stunting through Mas Danu Siab Ceting's innovation in Danukusuman Village, Serengan District, Surakarta City. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data was collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and analysis of documents related to innovation programs. The research results show that Mas Danu Siab Ceting's innovation has succeeded in gathering active participation from the community and various related parties in efforts to improve the quality of children's nutrition and reduce stunting rates. Through integrated programs, such as nutritional education, providing additional food, and regular monitoring of children's growth, there has been a significant improvement in children's nutritional status and a reduction in stunting rates in Danukusuman Village. These findings show that Mas Danu Siab Ceting's innovation has great potential in overcoming the problem of stunting at the local level. This research makes an important contribution to understanding effective strategies for optimizing child growth and alleviating stunting through community-based innovation
Evaluating Hematological Parameter Alterations in Cancer Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Yousaf Muhammad , Talha Muhammad , Jan Asadullah
Published: March 2024

Background: As cancer stands as the primary cause of mortality in both developed and developing nations, the problem is anticipated to escalate worldwide due to aging and rapid population growth. This study aimed to investigate alterations in hematological parameters in patients affected by different cancers.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Cancer Hospital, Abbottabad. Blood samples from cancer patients were analyzed in a pathology lab. In 2021, 92 cancer patients visited between January to June were recruited. Various characteristics of blood samples from cancer patients were examined using the hematology analyzer Nihon Kohden. All data were analyzed through in Microsoft Excel 2016.Results: A total of ninety two (n=92) patients participated in the study, with 41 male patients and 51 female. Decrease observed in all hematological parameters such as hemoglobin, total leukocyte count, and platelet levels.Conclusion: The study concludes that cancer patients display significant abnormalities in hematological parameters. A basic blood test emerges as the simplest and most crucial diagnostic tool for identifying illnesses.
Ideal objects in philosophy and science: genesis and concept
Authors: Rozin Vadim Markovich
Published: March 2024

The author discusses the concept of an ideal object. The statement of O.I. Genisaretsky is quoted and problematized, stating that the obligatory feature that has been preserved for the object and the terms "object" and "ideal object" is, apparently, its representability or visibility. The author shows that ideal objects began to be created during the formation of ancient philosophy and thinking. Faced with contradictions, ancient thinkers dealt with this situation in different ways. If Protogoras recognized the right of the reasoners to receive contradictions and, accordingly, to consider the world contradictory, then Parmenides considered the world consistent, arguing that the criterion for the correctness (truth) of knowledge is not a reasoning person, but this world, existence, which still needs to be reached with the help of correct thought. It was within the framework of the implementation of the Parmenides program that ideal objects began to be created, which, as the author shows, performed three main functions: they allowed us to think consistently, to know the world and its phenomena, to comprehend and interpret empirical phenomena (facts) in a different way. Based on the case of Plato's "Feast", the semiotic schemes on the basis of which Plato creates ideal objects are analyzed. It is argued that it is impossible to build ideal objects, bypassing schemes, since their inventors (creators) are people. By solving problems, they synthesize meanings belonging to different areas of consciousness. The analysis of Galileo's "Conversations" allowed the author to suggest that the construction of ideal objects is due to the historical type of philosophical or scientific thinking. The author considers it necessary, before claiming to create a modern doctrine of ideal objects, to analyze the main typical cases of the construction of these objects in philosophy and science, and such an analysis can make significant adjustments to the understanding of the nature and features of this concept. Nevertheless, he suggests, it is already clear that the construction of ideal objects is an important link in philosophical, scientific and a number of other types of thinking.
Exploring the mechanisms of chrysin in combating Alzheimer’s disease: therapeutic perspectives
Authors: Singh Thakur Gurjeet , Sharma Akhil , Devi Sushma
Published: March 2024

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a common form of dementia marked by the development of neurofibrillary plaques made of tau and beta-amyloid. These aggregates have been found to interfere with mitochondrial function, resulting in the deterioration of synaptic and neuronal structures. Chrysin (5,7-dihydroxyflavone) is classified as an herbal polyphenol and can be found in various medicinal plants, honey, propolis, and other sources. Chrysin has been found to enhance cognitive function and exhibit strong anti-amyloidogenic and neurotrophic properties. This compound exhibits neuroprotective properties through its ability to inhibit amyloid fibrillation. Chrysin exhibited the ability to preserve the homeostasis between anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Chrysin has been observed to exhibit the ability to inhibit microglial activation, which suggests a potential role in promoting the survival of neuronal cells. The effectiveness of chrysin in preventing AD through a variety of pathways is thoroughly reviewed in this article, including but not limited to inhibition of amyloid aggregation, calcium activation, association with heavy metals, and attenuation of neuroinflammation.
A review on phytochemical and pharmacological potential of Bhut Jolokia (a cultivar of Capsicum chinense Jacq.)
Authors: Rastogi Vaibhav , Porwal Mayur , Sikarwar Mukesh Singh , Singh Bhavana , Choudhar Preeti , Mohanta Bibhash Chandra
Published: March 2024

Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense), popularly known as the “ghost chilli,” renowned for its extreme heat and distinctive flavour is a hybrid derived from a cross between C. chinense and Capsicum frutescens. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the applications of C. chinense in pharmacy and its potential benefits in managing different diseases. Through an extensive literature search, this review explores the phytochemical composition of C. chinense, with a particular focus on its active compound, capsaicin. The pharmacological properties of capsaicin, including its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities, are discussed in detail. Moreover, the review highlights the potential mechanisms of action underlying the therapeutic effects of C. chinense. Several disease conditions are examined in this review, including pain management, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. The evidence from preclinical studies, and in vitro experiments supporting the use of C. chinense and capsaicin in these diseases is summarized. Recent advancements in capsaicin-based formulation approaches for managing diseases are described in this work. However, further research is warranted to elucidate the optimal dosage, formulation, and long-term safety profile of C. chinense-based therapies.