Abstract:Background: The preventive effect of religion on suicide diminishes when social conditions become unbearable for individuals. The statutory decrees (KHK) implemented in Turkey, particularly after the July 15, 2016, coup attempt, are anti-democratic regulations that grant extensive powers without judicial oversight. These decrees have deprived tens of thousands of people of their jobs, social rights, and reputations, leading to widespread social trauma. Objective: This study aims to understand how the relatives of those who died by suicide due to KHK and individuals who attempted suicide because of KHK perceive the relationship between suicide and religion. Additionally, it seeks to reveal the devastating effects of unlawful practices on both national and international levels. Method: In-depth interviews were conducted with 19 relatives of individuals who died by suicide due to KHK and 11 individuals who attempted suicide as a result of KHK. Among the relatives of the deceased, seven were men and twelve were women, while three of the suicide survivors were women and eight were men. The data were analyzed using Foucauldian discourse analysis. Findings: Religious Evaluations of the Relatives of the Deceased: The injustice and suffering experienced by KHK victims played a decisive role in the religious assessment of suicide. Suicide was seen as an act that could be forgiven and tolerated. Religious Perceptions of Those Who Attempted Suicide: Some participants who attempted suicide interpreted it within the framework of God's mercy and understanding. They expressed that religious discourses are insufficient in comprehending the deep struggles of the human soul and, in some cases, fail to provide solutions. During moments of exhaustion and hopelessness, religious beliefs lost their influence, and mental collapse became predominant. Conclusion: The study demonstrates that religious beliefs shape general attitudes toward suicide but do not play a directly preventive role. The following recommendations are made: -Religious discourses should adopt a non-judgmental, understanding, and supportive perspective, and psychosocial studies should be conducted on the subject. -Awareness campaigns should be organized, recognizing suicide as a phenomenon related to social, psychological, and economic factors. -Social support mechanisms should be strengthened to prevent increasing mental collapses, especially among individuals affected by political processes.
Abstract:Pulmonary infarction (PI) is the result of an occlusion of a distal pulmonary artery. This results ischemia and possible hemorrhage or tissue necrosis of the pulmonary tissue distally. It is caused by another primary disease state, most commonly pulmonary embolism (PE). Understanding the broad differential diagnosis associated with PI is important, as associated signs and symptoms have limited specificity and PI may be the first indication of such a significant underlying pathology. The reported annual incidence of PE varies between 75 and 269 cases per 100,000 persons, and mortality rates as high as 28% have been described. Although the dual blood supply to the lungs, i.e. the pulmonary and the bronchial circulation, is thought to be protective against pulmonary ischemia, pulmonary infarction can be found in 10 to 50% of all patients with PE. The lungs receive deoxygenated blood from the pulmonary arteries (low pressure, high flow circulation) and oxygenated blood from the bronchial arteries (at systemic pressure, i.e. 6 times that of the pulmonary arteries). The function of the pulmonary circulation is mainly gas exchange, whereas the bronchial circulation supplies the bronchial walls, the visceral pleura and the lung parenchyma with oxygenated blood (next to direct passive diffusion of oxygen in the latter). This dual blood supply has been thought to be protective against ischemic injuries of the lungs. Animal models have shown that lung tissue may stay viable after ligation of the supplying pulmonary artery, where perfusion is maintained by the bronchial circulation. In this study, we give evidenc to the patterns of bronchial arteries undergo smooth muscle wall hypertrophy and dilate to direct more oxygenated blood to ischemic lung tissue, and eventually increase in number. Even so, obstruction of a pulmonary artery by acute PE can cause difference in severity in pulmonary infarction.
Abstract:Tai Chi Chuan, simply known as Tai Chi, is an ancient Chinese practice that combines fluid body movements with deep breathing to promote mind-body balance and facilitate the flow of internal energy. It is called Qi. This discipline has become popular worldwide due to its health benefits. Fifty community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and older with fibromyalgia participated in the study. The participants attended eight 50-minute sessions per month over a three-month period, completing a total of 24 sessions. The sessions were conducted online rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Research has confirmed that Tai Chi can improve aerobic capacity, muscular strength, balance, and psychological well-being, as well as enhance health-related quality of life. Recent studies have also demonstrated that Tai Chi is safe and effective for various conditions, including neurological, rheumatological, orthopaedic, cardiovascular, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, and breast cancer. The results show that the treatment has also been significantly effective from a statistical standpoint.
Abstract:The cosmological theories proposed so far do not postulate a common way of creation that can guide the entire line of growth of the universe, from elementary particles to living beings. But everything consists of the same basic components, combined and regulated differently: elementary particles, atoms and molecules make up celestial bodies, solar systems, single and pluricellular organisms, plants and animals. Common constituents are compatible with a common origin and with an incremental and selective development method. One possible common mode is that the Universe was formed according to an evolutionary method based on natural selection, the same process which then allowed the differentiation of biological species. This unique process may have guided from the beginning the development of the fundamental constituents of matter in the primitive universe and then created the other cosmic structures through the evolution of those elementary particles, up to organic molecules and biological beings. A process of this kind is a slow and gradual process, not based on a sudden event but on the progressive increase in the complexity of the structures present in the Universe, regulated by the selection of the most suitable and stable forms. For the relativistic relationship between energy, mass and velocity, we can think that the Universe was formed at the same time as the formation of elementary structures, slowly in a spacetime that was created in parallel: elementary particles created an initial infinitesimal spacetime system that then grew as more matter formed. The incremental creation of the cosmos would also concern forces and physical laws, which may have undergone the same evolutionary process from the most primordial and simple forms to the present, in proportion to the development of the whole system. This modality could justify the current simultaneous presence of quantum and relativistic laws at different levels (atomic and gravitational), as well as the coexistence of different species in different environments. This evolutionary modality is reflected in the fact that atoms, celestial bodies, chemical compounds, the general structure of the universe, physical laws and biological beings show the presence of stable entities selected among the many theoretically possible or unstable.
Abstract:This study aims to investigate how the students perceive the virtual learning-based instructions in learning English reading in Southwest Papua EFL Classroom, how the students implement the virtual learning-based instructions in learning English reading in Southwest Papua EFL classroom, how the students engage the virtual learning-based instruction in learning English reading in Southwest Papua EFL classroom, how do the virtual learning-based instructions in learning English reading impact attaining the intended learning outcomes, and what are the challenges the students face during the virtual learning-based instructions in learning English reading in Southwest Papua EFL classroom. To achieve these goals, this study was conducted at UNIMUDA Sorong by applying virtual learning to collect data offline and online. The researcher collected the research data from 20 students who were recruited using a convenient sampling technique. The qualitative data gained was then analyzed thematically and it was revealed that the students believe that using virtual learning can greatly help them learn English reading. They find it useful, and easy to use and have a positive attitude toward its use. From this result, it is claimed academically that the higher the students\' perception of the value of VL-LER in enhancing Papua EFL classroom, the more proficiently students incorporate VL-LER in learning Reading.
Abstract:This study aims to know the students’ perception of teachers’ classroom management. This is a quantitative research study. Totaling 162, the population of this study consists of all eleventh-grade students attending High School in SMA UNIMUDA of Sorong Papua, Indonesia. Using the Krejcie Morgan table, 115 respondents were selected as the sample size. The technique of proportional random sampling is used to sample members. Using a questionnaire to obtain information. Implementation of data collecting utilizing instruments whose validity and dependability have been examined. This study\'s data analysis technique employed descriptive statistical analysis techniques. Results indicated that students positively perceive teachers’ classroom management in SMA UNIMUDA of Sorong Papua. Teachers’ activity in creating the optimal learning environment and managing the interaction of teaching and learning was the highest perception of the students toward their teachers’ classroom management.
Abstract:The phenomenon of entrepreneurship nowadays plays an important role in every country as it affects all areas of its economic and social life, including job creation and economic restructuring. In this article, we will examine the research and studies conducted by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, focusing on two countries, Morocco and France, since 2015 because Morocco joined the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor in this year. The objective is to explain and compare the figures, statistics, and studies carried out on female entrepreneurship in these countries. The findings show that female entrepreneurship in France is developing and continuing to progress despite the effect of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the same is true for Morocco, which for its part has experienced a remarkable development in recent years, although it still lags behind France.
Abstract:The selection of flip-flop technologies plays a critical role in the design of high-speed, high-performance CMOS VLSI integrated circuits. This work focuses on the design of a low-power pulse-triggered flip-flop characterized by reduced propagation delay and minimized power consumption. To achieve improved performance, the pulse generation control logic—specifically the AND function—is removed from the critical path, enabling faster discharge operation. A simplified two-transistor AND gate is employed to decrease circuit complexity. In addition, a conditional pulse-enhancement technique is introduced to accelerate discharge along the critical path only when required. This approach allows the transistor dimensions in the delay inverter and pulse-generation circuitry to be reduced, resulting in further power savings. Based on the proposed low-power pulse-triggered flip-flop with conditional pulse enhancement, a low-power 8-bit counter is implemented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the design.
Abstract:The objective of this study is to investigate the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, as well as the chemical composition, of hydrodistilled essential oils obtained from Balansea glaberrima. The essential oil was extracted by hydrodistillation and subsequently analyzed using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). The principal constituents identified were valencene (36.65%), l’apiole (34.87%), and γ-murolene (9.83%). The antibacterial activity of the essential oil was assessed using the disk diffusion method in accordance with NCCLS guidelines and evaluated against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. The results demonstrated notable antimicrobial activity, particularly against Escherichia coli and Aspergillus flavus. Antioxidant activity was determined by measuring free radical scavenging capacity using the DPPH assay. The essential oil exhibited relatively low antiradical activity compared with the synthetic antioxidant butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), with an IC₅₀ value of 9136 µg/mL for B. glaberrima oil, whereas BHT showed an IC₅₀ value of 41.35 µg/mL. The antioxidant performance of the essential oil was therefore significantly lower than that of the synthetic reference compound.
Abstract:The reproductive characteristics of the rubberlip grunt (Plectorhynchus mediterraneus) were investigated over a twelve-month period from January to December 2014 along the northern sector of a designated marine economic zone. Gonadal examination revealed that the species is gonochoric, with the sex ratio showing no statistically significant deviation from parity, as determined by the χ² test. Analysis of the gonadosomatic index and the distribution of gonadal maturity stages indicated that spawning activity predominantly occurs during June, July, and August. Evaluation of the hepatosomatic index further demonstrated that hepatic energy reserves are mobilized to support gonadal development and maturation. The length at first sexual maturity (L₅₀) was estimated at 29.2 cm for both males and females. These findings provide valuable biological information relevant to the sustainable management and conservation of rubberlip grunt fisheries.