bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
COVID-19 Hastalarının Sigara İçme Durumları ile Tiyol ve İskemik Modifiye Albumin Düzeyleri Arasındaki İlişkinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: EREN Funda , FIRAT OĞUZ Esra , NEŞELİOĞLU Salim , FIRAT Rıdvan , İNAN Osman , GEMCİOĞLU Emin , ŞAHİNER Enes , ATEŞ İhsan , EREL Özcan 
Published: December 2022

Amaç: Sigara, solunum yolu enfeksiyonları, kronik obstrüktif akciğer hastalığı ve akciğer kanseri için hem başlaması hem de kötü prognozu için önemli bir risk faktörüdür. COVID-19'un ciddiyetinin sigara içme durumu ile ilişkisi hakkında net bir veri bulunmamaktadır. Bu çalışmada, COVID-19 hastalarından sigara içen, sigara içmeyen ve sigarayı bırakmış olanların tiyol ve İMA düzeylerinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmaktadır.
Gereç ve yöntem: COVID-19 tanısı alan 145 gönüllü hasta çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Bu hastalar kendi içinde sigara içmeyenler (grup 1, 49 hasta), sigara içenler (grup 2, 52 hasta), ve sigara içip bırakmış olanlar (grup 3, 44 hasta) olacak şekilde üç gruba ayrılmıştır. Hastalardan tiyol ve İMA düzeylerinin ölçümü için jelli biyokimya tüplerine venöz kan örnekleri alınmıştır. Tüm istatistiksel hesaplamalar SPSS yazılım programı kullanılarak yapılmıştır.
Bulgular: Gruplar karşılaştırıldığında grup 1 ile grup 3’ün ve grup 2 ile grup 3’ün tiyol düzeyleri arasında anlamlı fark bulunmuştur (sırasıyla, p= 0,021; p= 0,008). İMA düzeylerine bakıldığında da yine grup 1 ile grup 3’ün ve grup 2 ile grup 3’ün İMA düzeyleri arasında anlamlı fark bulunmuştur (sırasıyla, p= 0,009; p= 0,005).
Sonuç: Sigara kullanımınun vücuttaki oksidan-antioksidan sistem arasındaki dengeyi bozmasının yanı sıra, sigarayı bırakmış COVID-19 hastalarında vücuttaki rejenerasyon sürecinde yine bu dengenin bozulduğu düşünülmektedir. Ayrıca COVID-19 hastalığı ile sigara kullanımı arasındaki ilişki henüz tartışmalı olsa da sigaranın bütün vücuttaki bütün sistemler üzerine olan zararlı etkileri olduğu tartışmasızdır.
PERANCANGAN ALAT PRESS MATERIAL KOMPOSIT MENGGUNAKAN SISTEM PNEUMATIK
Authors: M Saripuddin , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin , Aslim Aslim , Satra Andika 
Published: December 2022

Untuk membuat material uji, diperlukan alat yang digunakan untuk membuat bahan material uji dari serat komposit. Alat ini adalah alat press material komposit menggunakan sistem peneumatik. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk Melakukan proses perancangan alat press material komposit menggunakan system pneumatik, dan untuk mengetahui kekuatan struktur rangka dari beban yang diberikan pada alat prees material komposit menggunakan system pneumatik. Metode penelitian diawali dengan desain alat sesuai yang akan dirancang, selanjutnya mengumpulkan alat dan bahan yang akan digunakan, selanjutnya perancangan dan pengujian alat serta perhitungan struktur kekuatan rangka. Hasil perancangan yaitu alat press material komposit menggunakan system pneumatic, dengan ukuran tinngi 100 cm, lebar 50 cm dan tekanan pneumatic 10 bar. Kekuatan struktur rangka alat press disimulasikan menggunakan aplikasi Autodesk fusion 360. Hasil simulasi dengan tekanan kerja 500 N, diperoleh safety factor atau nilai angka keamanan berada pada angka 8 artinya angka keamanan rangka alat press aman untuk dipergunanakan. Nilai stress atau kekuatan rangka menghasilkan perubahan warna pada dudukan cetakan, namun masih aman karena tidak melewati tekanan maksimal yakni 3,703 MPa atau 37 Bar. Kemudian hasil simulasi displacement atau perubahan bentuk berubah warna pada cetakan alat dan masih aman karna tidak melebihi nilai maksimal deformation. Selanjutnya jumlah udara yang dibutuhkan untuk menggerakkan batang piston maju mundur adalah 7,94 l/menit. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah alat press material komposit menggunakan sistem pneumatik dan aman digunakan untuk tekanan 10 Bar.
FORMULASI SEDIAAN LOTION EKSTRAK BUAH API-API PUTIH (Avicennia alba Blume) SEBAGAI BAHAN AKTIF TABIR SURYA
Authors: Dwijayanti Endah , Astriani A. Dian 
Published: December 2022

Buah api-api putih (Avicennia alba Blume) mengindikasikan adanya senyawa berupa golongan flavanoid dan tanin yang diduga mempunyai kemampuan sebagai tabir surya dan mampu memberikan efek perlindungan terhadap radiasi ultraviolet. Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji keefektifan buah api- api putih sebagai tabir surya yang dapat menyerap sinar radiasi ultraviolet (UV) dari paparan sinar matahari. Parameter pengujian meliputi uji stabilitas fisika dan kimia serta uji efektivitas tabir surya dengan menentukan nilai SPF (Sun Protection Factor) menggunakan spektrofotometer ultraviolet sinar tampak (UV-Vis) pada panjang gelombang 290-320 nm. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan tidak adanya perbedaan signifikan antara formula 1 sampai formula 3 (F1-F3) untuk penampakkan warna, bau dan homogenitasnya. Sediaan berwarna hijau, homogen dan berbau khas ekstrak tapi tidak terlalu pekat. Warna sediaan dipengaruhi warna sampel buah api- api putih yang berwarna hijau. Nilai pH pada F1-F3 masing-masing 6,7; 7,3 dan 8,0 yang menunjukkan nilai tersebut masuk dalam kisaran standar SNI 16-4399-1996 untuk produk kulit tabir surya yaitu berkisar antara 4,5-8,0. Nilai SPF ekstrak buah api-api putih dari F1-F3 masing-masing 16,72; 19,16 dan 21,86. Berdasarkan standar nasional Indonesia nilai SPF tabir surya minimal 15. Hal ini dapat dikatakan bahwa bahan aktif ekstrak buah api-api putih efektif sebagai tabir surya.
The Use of English Attack Strategies in EFL Class
Authors: Mahmoud Asmaa’ Sirry 
Published: December 2022

English Attack is an English Language learning resource designed for today's digital generation of EFL/ESL learners. It combines exercises on short-format video clips from the latest movies hit,T>V series, documentaries, and music videos, learning games, and social networking functionalities-all within a motivational personalized coaching ecosystem. English Attack is an appropriate for all levels of English language learners, and complementing class-based and teacher-led English language instruction. English Attack aims to revolutionize English language learning by leveraging the power of online entertainment. Learning units consistvof exercises based on authentic,current short-format entertainment content.
Solar chimney for enhancing thermal comfort in individual housing in a semi-humid climate
Authors: Louafi Samira 
Published: December 2022

Nowadays, the rational use of energy resources is placed at the center of our concerns. The use of renewable energy sources such as solar energy, wind, and geothermal energy are very interesting alternatives to meet our needs for comfort inside our homes. In semi-humid climates, natural ventilation is recommended to improve thermal comfort. In this way, natural ventilation using renewable energy without the need for mechanical equipment has gained in importance. A solar chimney is one of this technology that can be used to improve the ventilation of a residential or commercial building and uses the same principle at a chimney. In this study, the effect of the presence of a solar chimney on hygrothermal comfort was evaluated. A simulation will be carried out by EDSL TAS software; to evaluate and compare the effect of natural ventilation on hygrothermal comfort in the winter period of the individual dwelling. Four scenarios are selected; without ventilation, with cross ventilation, and by the integration of the solar chimney. Also varied shapes of canals. The results show that a solar chimney based on the thermal chimney effect can improve natural ventilation.
Possibilities and limits of innovation of didactic strategies in primary classes, in the current social context
Authors: Ioniță (Cristea) Anca Elena , Stoichici (Iavorschi) Elena 
Published: December 2022

The present study investigates how digital education and the global pandemic crisis influence the reconstruction of teaching strategies through the lens of the pedagogical concept of educational innovation. We contribute to the debate in the specialized literature that discusses the possibilities and limits of the reconstruction of didactic strategies in primary schools as part of a broad process of innovation in education. Identifying the problems faced by primary school teachers, before and after the Covid moment, as well as outlining teaching strategies based on the solutions proposed by them, is a priority in the process of rebuilding the education system. Also during the pandemic, the two main issues raised by an OECD survey of 59 countries were students' access to technology and teachers' ability to find ways to carry out their activities using technology. Data from the Teaching and The International Learning Study (TALIS) show that in many countries, teachers' skills regarding digitization in educational practice are still limited. Remaking didactic strategies, especially in primary school, is necessary to reduce the gaps faced by the current generation of students, those who are the main beneficiaries of the educational act and those who suffer first when the quality of the educational system decreases.
Dynamics of relationships between mentors and beginning teachers
Authors: Stoichici (Iavorschi) Elena , Ioniță (Cristea) Anca Elena 
Published: December 2022

This research investigates the relationships that are established between mentor teachers (PM) and beginning teachers (PD) in order to insert the beginning teachers into the school organization and how they are influenced by the institutional management. The specific objectives of the research were the following: (1) Identifying the perception of beginning teachers regarding the difficulties of adapting to the demands of the school environment; (2) Identifying the perception of mentor teachers who work with beginning teachers on the activities of a quality mentorship; (3) Making correlations between the opinions of mentors and novice teachers regarding their strengths and the ability to face adaptation difficulties; The qualitative design consisted of conducting two focus groups with PD and PM. The debut period is considered the most decisive stage in a teacher's professional life. From the first day of school, PD faces the teaching reality that often differs from the perceptions of the teaching profession developed during initial training. The research shows that the teachers in the sample experienced: establishing teacher authority and self-positioning as a teacher, time management, problems with discipline in a classroom, lack of skills to develop curriculum and lesson plans, difficulties in communicating with parents. The article includes critical analysis, opinions on the contradiction at the moment between the legislation and the reality at the school level on the didactic mentoring and the PD insertion.
Urgency of establishing responsive local regulations to realize good local governance
Authors: Rochmawanto Munif , Suhartono Slamet , Hufron Hufron , Hadi Syofyan 
Published: December 2022

The formation of responsive regional regulations based on premise that Indonesia is a democratic legal state. A democratic rule of law is obligated to guarantee protection of human rights and provide justice through community participation in formation of regional regulations. As a good legal product, Regional Regulations must reflect shared values of justice, and be responsive to community needs. Regional Regulations are regional legal products established by Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) with the joint approval of Regional Head in context of carrying out regional autonomy and co-administration tasks. Regional autonomy the rights, powers and obligations of autonomous regions to regulate and manage their own government affairs and interests local community within system of Unitary State Republic of Indonesia. Thus the substance of Regional Regulation must be made in accordance with wishes and needs local community/region. The urgency of forming responsive regional regulations to realize regional governance is to realize justice and provide protection for human rights through community participation in formation of regional regulations. Realizing good Regional Regulations based on the principles of legality, "principles can be implemented" and "principles can be recognized" which are formal and material principles in formation of laws and regulations, and are formed in accordance with the interests of society.
APPLICATION OF SENAYAN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SLIMS) FOR LIBRARY COLLECTION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AT RELIGIOUS TRAINING CENTER OF ACEH
Authors: Nanda Rizki Putri 
Published: December 2022

Library management ideally use an automation system to provide optimal services. However, the library management in The Religious Education and Training Center of Aceh (BDK Aceh) has been done manually, which impacted on less effective and efficient performance. Therefore, it is important to optimize the library management at BDK Aceh. This study focused on describing the stages in optimizing the collection management of the BDK Aceh library through Senayan Library Management System (SLiMS) application. Sources of data in this study were the Head of BDK Aceh, librarian, staffs, and trainers of BDK Aceh. This study showed seven stages of SLiMS utilization; (1) coordinating and consulting, (2) downloading and installing SLiMS into the library computer, (3) uploading the bibliographic data of library collections on the SLiMS application, (4) uploading the cover of library collections, (5) setting the SLiMS online to the internet, (6) socializing the automation system, (7) evaluating the automation system. This library management using SLiMS at BDK Aceh has resulted in five outputs, namely: (1) bibliographic databases in digital form, (2) video tutorials on the use of automation systems, (3) an online library with the website librarybdkaceh.com, (4) online circulation services, and (5) automatic library membership cards. The use of the SLIMs escalates performance in library collections managements, thus resulted in better service quality which suits the regulations of the industrial revolution. Users can easily browse information about library collection and access the BDK Aceh library anywhere and anytime through the website. In addition, users can get quick and accurate information about library collections.
Keywords: Library Management, Library Automation System, SLIMS
China Economic Relations with Developing Countries in Africa. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Kariuki Robert Kariuki 
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Although not yet a superpower, China has propelled itself to both challenges and the existing status quo that has brought it into direct competition with other superpowers. The overall objective of this study was to examine china economic relations with developing countries in Africa.
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: This study concluded that hat the changes in China Africa relations were informed by the shifting of bilateral relations from 1989-2003. The shifts of bilateral relations were informed by the change of regimes. Economic engagement between China and Africa during the period 1977-1990, accounted for these foreign aid, economic and technical cooperation between both countries. During this period, the Tolbert and Doe’s administrations accounted for China Africa economic engagement. From the findings, the Doe and Taylor regimes severed bilateral relations with China which accounted for low economic interaction between China and Africa developing countries from 1989 to 2003.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study recommended that it would be necessary for the African government to create a comprehensive strategy that would effectively balance its relations with China and the West. In addition, the African government needs to unleash its full potential and establish a policy for long-term development that corresponds with the interests of its citizens.
The Role of Intergovernmental Organizations on Poverty Reduction in Africa. A Critical Literature Review.
Authors: Mutembei Josiah Mutembei 
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Fiscal decentralization will increase the degree of efficiency in the allocation of resources because sub-national governments have an information and proximity advantage over central governments when it comes to responding to the needs and preferences of local citizens. The overall objective of this study was to examine role of intergovernmental organizations on poverty reduction.
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: The study concluded that fiscal decentralization has distributive effects. The effect of fiscal decentralization on poverty reduction outcomes and human developments depends on the nature and design of fiscal decentralization, the extent of fiscal decentralization and county specifics. Since fiscal decentralization is implemented in various forms such as intergovernmental transfers, own source revenue assignment and expenditure decentralization, the effects of each of these were analyzed. The conclusions from the findings are presented in the following paragraphs. From the findings related to intergovernmental transfers the study concludes that intergovernmental transfers increase poverty incidence at low levels below 18.42 percent.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: It is recommended that it’s most appropriate for national government to be in charge of administration of welfare and equity programmes. This is because intergovernmental transfers and county expenditure were associated with increasing poverty and also have no effect on income inequality and health outcomes in the counties in Kenya. The administration of welfare and equity programmes such as cash transfer programmes, child nutrition, and maternal health care will be more beneficial if implemented and coordinated by the national government.
Influence of Parent Attitude toward Consumption of Sugary Products by their Children. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Mutembei Josiah Mutembei 
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The hospitality industry is one of the largest employers and among the highest revenue earners in Kenya. The overall objective of this study was to examine influence of parent attitude toward consumption of sugary products by their children.
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: This study concluded that established that frequency of consumption of Sugar products varies depending on the type of beverage, and that overall, the more than half of the students’ surveyed reported consuming high amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages. Observations from the study showed that energy drinks were the least consumed while sugar-sweetened beverages like tea, coffee and cocoa were the most highly consumed sugary products. By volume, 300ml packing was most preferred by all respondents across all classes of study. Moderate nutritional knowledge on possible effects of sugary products such as weight gain and dental erosion was observed among respondents.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study recommended that the ministry of health in conjunction with the ministry of education to incorporate nutritional literacy in the education programs both to the parents and the children to be aware of the demerits of consuming sugary products. This will also contribute to change in attitude and eventually change in behavior.
Influence of Hotel Ambience and Performance of Hotels in Uganda. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Kyule Allan Kariuki 
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Globally, there are over 160,000 star rated hotels with more than 14 million accommodation (rooms) available to millions of customers across low, middle and upmarket hotels. The overall objective of this study was to examine influence of hotel ambience and performance of hotels in upmarket areas.
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: The study concluded that upmarket hotel managers should improve and maintain consistency in service quality to enhance accommodation performance of their hotels. Upmarket hotel managers should place considerable importance on improving the levels of service reliability/trustworthiness, service reputation/credibility, and service recovery when something goes wrong, service accessibility/flexibility, service professionalism/skills and service behaviour/attitude in their daily operations. Upmarket hotel managers pay more attention to service quality delivery for better room efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study recommended that that the hotel regulatory authorities should improve on regulations and control of accommodation facilities to facilitate better accommodation performance of upmarket hotels. Upmarket hotel managers should consistently improve the quality of room facilities and service quality as well as support regulatory control to cause positive and significant changes in accommodation performance of upmarket hotels. The customers should use hotel star rating status as guide in comparing and making decisions on choice of accommodation facilities of upmarket hotels.
Influence of Gender on Recreational Participation. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Kamau Roselyn Wanja 
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Recreation is an intentional activity geared towards accomplishment of self and social gains including refurbishment and collective connectivity. The overall objective of this study was to examine influence of gender on recreational participation. A critical literature review
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: Music followed by singing and dancing while the least popular indoor recreational activity was aerobics and snooker/pool. The most popular outdoor recreational activity was walking while the least popular outdoor recreational activity for women was swimming and playing cards. Frequency of participation in both indoor and outdoor recreational activities by women was influenced by the age. Frequency of participation in both indoor and outdoor recreational activities was not influenced by the family size or the number of children. Frequency of participation in the indoor and outdoor recreational activities by women was not influenced by their monthly income. The family size was not a determining factor for participation in both indoor and outdoor recreational activities
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study recommended that the county government should set aside land for developing various recreational facilities within the informal settlement areas to be accessed by all residents to mitigate time constraints; for example, construction of swimming pools since swimming is reported as the least popular outdoor activity.