bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Positional Differences in the Thai National Football Team Players’ Performance Using Global Positioning System Tracking
Authors: Nuttouch Wattana , Hemarachatanon Poramet , Huntula Soontaraporn
Published: June 2023

Study purpose. The understanding of a performance profile in field sports using global positioning systems provides crucial data for the development of athletes in each position. In order to better understand the physiological demands placed on individual football player positions as center back, defender, midfielder, and forward during games in terms of speed, total distance covered, and number of sprints, the data were recorded using Global Positioning Systems technology.
Materials and methods. From 22 official games, the professional Thai national football team players were selected. An analysis of the physiological demands placed on Thai national football team players in terms of speed, total distance traveled, number of sprints, and maximum speed measured was carried out. The analysis data were obtained through 22 matches with four player positions (center back, defender, midfielder, and forward).
Results. The distance indicator in the individual position of a forward player was significantly higher when compared to a defender (p = 0.0006). At the high-intensity running zone, the distance covered by a forward was found to be significantly higher when compared to any other zone. Furthermore, the sprint and maximum speed indicators in the forward position of a professional Thai national football player were shown higher than in the center back, defender and midfielder positions (p = 0.0001, p = 0.0001 and p = 0.0046, respectively).
Conclusions. The Thai national football team players’ performance per complete game in this study was lower than that of foreign professional teams in terms of their total distance and high-intensity running. With the use of a greater quantity of data and more accurate calculation techniques, coaches and training staff will be able to develop appropriate routines to enhance the competition preparation level of the professional Thai national football team players.
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Motivation of Hungarian Junior Handball Players
Authors: Karacsony Peter , Krupanszki Kornel
Published: June 2023

Study purpose. In sports, just like in everyday life, motivation plays an important role in achieving individual goals. Motivation is an individual’s decision to engage in certain activities and make various efforts to do so. Sports require a continuous, constant effort from individuals, so it is even more important here that the athlete has the necessary motivation. Without motivation, it is not possible to do sports at a high level in the long term. The aim of the study was to examine the sports motivation factors of handball players in the Hungarian junior classes. Handball is one of the most popular sports in Hungary. As a result, it can be said that, from the point of view of the long-term success of the sport, it is essential to know the factors that motivate youth athletes.
Materials and methods. We collected the data required for the research using a questionnaire. The research took place in the fall of 2022, with 190 youth athletes interviewed. During our research, we established that internal and external motivational factors are equally important for Hungarian youth handball players.
Results. With statistical calculations, we show a significant relationship between the athletes’ motivation and the joy caused by sports, the avoidance of disappointment caused to the environment due to the cessation of sports, and the sports results achieved.
Conclusions. The results of the study will be a useful resource for those interested in the sport of handball, to better consider the motivational factors that help to understand the motivation of young athletes and which are important in order to consistently provide a high level of performance.
Tips for Statistical Tools for Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences
Authors: Aliberti Sara , D'Elia Francesca , Cherubini Domenico
Published: June 2023

Study purpose. The increasing amount of research in Exercise and Sport Sciences emphasized the use of increasingly heuristic statistical tools appropriate to the aim in terms of qualitative, quantitative, and qualitative-quantitative data. Often, a lack of knowledge of statistical tools and their appropriateness for data analysis, especially between the use of parametric and non-parametric statistical techniques, is encountered by researchers. This requires the indispensable use of statistical experts, who, for the comprehensive understanding of the research design, need the use of human and economic resources that could probably be used differently and more efficiently. The aim of this study was to provide a list of the most used statistical methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences, focusing on the distinction between parametric and non-parametric statistical processing for both quantitative and qualitative research.
Materials and methods. The method was the literature review with argumentative elaborations concerning the validity of the use of the statistical tools.
Results. A total of 22 statistical tools, both parametric and non-parametric, were found: 5 useful to test relationship, 7 to compare two groups and 10 to compare two or more groups. For each statistical tool, a scientific paper related to Exercise and Sport Sciences was collected.
Conclusions. These data allow developing potential guidelines, applying to Exercise and Sport Sciences, for the rigorous model of research projects with a systematic use of statistical processing in the complete hypothesis of the study.
Hyperthermia Efficacy of PEGylated-PLGA Coated Monodisperse Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: SENTURK Fatih
Published: June 2023

Magnetic nano hyperthermia (MNH) is a promising technique for the treatment of a variety of malignancies. This non-invasive technique employs magnetic nanoparticles and alternating magnetic fields to generate local heat at the tumor location, which activates cell death pathways. However, the efficacy of MNH is dependent on the physicochemical properties of the magnetic nanoparticles, such as size, size distribution, magnetic properties, biocompatibility, and dispersibility in the medium. In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the heating capacity of poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)-poly (ethylene glycol) di-block copolymer (PLGA-b-PEG) coated monodisperse iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs) as an effective mediator for MNH application. For this purpose, monodisperse IONs with a narrow size distribution and a mean particle size of 8.6 nm have been synthesized via the thermal decomposition method. The resulting IONs were then coated with the PEGylated-PLGA polymer and homogeneously dispersed in the polymeric matrix, which had a clearly defined spherical shape. Additionally, the specific absorption rate (SAR), reflecting the amount of heat dissipation from the NPs to the surrounding medium, was calculated for different concentrations (10, 5, 2.5, and 1.25 mg/mL) of PEGylated-PLGA-IONs. At 5 mg/mL PEGylated-PLGA-IONs (125 μgFe/mL) were found to have a maximum SAR value of 313 W/g. In conclusion, the homogenous dispersion of IONs in PEGylated-PLGA matrix may be one of the critical parameters to enhance the SAR value for MNH-based cancer therapy.
The Performance Comparison of SC-PPM Receiver Models
Authors: SONMEZ Mehmet
Published: June 2023

Visible light communication (VLC) technology has arisen as promising candidate to solve the critical challenges of wireless communication networks. In particular, the evolving explosion in use of internet services requiring high bandwidth will soon become a great potential problem among the service provider. Meanwhile, this paper describes a physical layer solution to provide data transmission in the VLC networks. In the paper, it is aim to examine the performance comparison of SC-PPM (Subcarrier Pulse Position Modulation) demodulator schemes. It is considered three receiver techniques to assemble the demodulator techniques to SC-PPM receiver system. Firstly, the traditional PPM (T-PPM) demodulator has been applied on the SC-4PPM receiver system to estimate the slot that includes high frequency signal that is referred to as subcarrier signal. To successfully detect the bits by using traditional PPM receiver, it must be known the dimming level of received SC-4PPM signal. This is a serious problem to ensure data transmission in the real-time VLC systems due to challenge of providing the variable dimming level knowledge at the receiver side. In another receiver model that is referred to as PD (Peak Detector), it is aim to detect peak values of slot with high frequency signal. The disadvantage of this system is that BER (Bit Error Rate) performance depends the difference between peak and bottom values of subcarrier filled slot. Hence, second method is improved to achieve the similar BER performance at all dimming levels between 12.5% and 87.5%. This receiver model is called as IPD in the paper. In brief, it is reported for the first time, it has been employed the PD and the IPD algorithms for the SC-PPM receiver
schemes. In addition to this, it is given a theoretical framework for both the traditional PPM and the improved receiver schemes in VLC-SC-PPM schemes. Moreover, it has been investigated how the SC-PPM receiver schemes are affected by brightness level.
¿Por qué el pádel es tan popular?: análisis de los motivos de participación y nivel de satisfacción intrínseca
Authors: Rodríguez-Cayetano Alberto , Aliseda García Víctor , Morales Campo Paula Teresa , Pérez-Muñoz Salvador
Published: June 2023

El objetivo principal de esta investigación es analizar los motivos de participación deportiva y satisfacción intrínseca en jugadores de pádel y tenis a nivel general, en función del sexo de los deportistas, de si competían a nivel federado o no y de su parte preferida de la sesión de entrenamiento. La muestra estuvo formada por un total de 157 jugadores de las modalidades de pádel y tenis con una edad media de 33.15 años (± 11.01) años. Del total de participantes, 104 eran jugadores de pádel y 53 jugadores de tenis. Para ello, se han utilizado dos cuestionarios: el cuestionario de Motivos de Participación Deportiva (PMQ) y el cuestionario de Satisfacción Intrínseca en el Deporte (SSI). Los resultados obtenidos muestran que el factor más destacado para la práctica deportiva en los jugadores de pádel y tenis, entre todas las variables analizadas, es el de amistad / grupo de iguales, mientras que el factor menos valorado es el estatus social. Además, la satisfacción intrínseca de los jugadores se basa en el aumento de motivación y diversión hacia la práctica de ambas modalidades deportivas predominando sobre el aburrimiento. Por lo tanto, las escuelas deportivas de tenis y pádel deben llevar a cabo prácticas orientadas hacia la tarea y, por ende, conseguir un aumento en la motivación, socialización y disfrute del deportista, con el objetivo de acrecentar el número de jugadores y jugadoras en ambas modalidades deportivas.
Estudio de las lesiones de hombro en tenis en silla de ruedas. Revisión sistemática
Authors: Hernández-Beltrán Víctor , León Kiko , Carmona-González Ismael B. , Castelli Correia de Campos Luis Felipe , Muñoz-Jiménez Jesús , Gamonales José M.
Published: June 2023

En la literatura científica, existen escasos documentos relacionados con las lesiones de hombro en jugadores de Tenis en Silla de Ruedas. Por ello, el objetivo del presente estudio es realizar una revisión sistemática relacionada con las lesiones de hombro en deportistas de Tenis en Silla de Ruedas, con la finalidad de conocer la importancia de prevenir y evitar lesiones en las extremidades superiores. Para ello, el procedimiento de búsqueda se realizó en cuatro bases de datos: Web of Science, SportDiscus, PubMed y Scopus, seleccionando los manuscritos publicados hasta julio de 2022. Los términos clave empleados para buscar documentos fueron: “Wheelchair tennis”, “Injury” y “Shoulder”. Además, se establecieron unos criterios de inclusión y exclusión de documentos, con la finalidad de seleccionar los manuscritos específicos relacionados con las lesiones de hombro en jugadores de Tenis en Silla de Ruedas. Los documentos seleccionados fueron clasificados en base a diferentes variables: Variables generales, Variables específicas del documento, Variables relacionadas con la temática de estudios y Variables de calidad de los documentos. Los resultados muestran la existencia de poca literatura científica relacionada con la temática objeto de estudio. Además, los estudios analizan de forma general las lesiones de hombro de los deportistas de Tenis en Silla de Ruedas. Por ello, es fundamental aumentar las investigaciones relacionadas con la temática, y centradas en el análisis biomecánicos y cinemáticos de los miembros superiores, así como en el conocimiento sobre los entrenamientos y programas de recuperación empleados para prevenir y evitar lesiones de los deportistas. Por último, la presente revisión sirve de base para futuras investigaciones sobre el Tenis en Silla de Ruedas y su aplicación en el rendimiento deportivo, puesto que ha permitido conocer los principales hallazgos relacionados con la influencia de las lesiones deportivas en dicha modalidad adaptada.
Development of Competencies for New Nurses and Verification of Content Validity through a Delphi Survey
Authors: Jung Hanna , Lee Yoonjung , Kim Jung Yeon , Lee Minjin , Han Soo Young , Rhee Yumie , An Shinki , Kim Phill Ja
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a competency tool for new nurses and to pilot-test it with new nurses. A Delphi survey was conducted to develop a competency tool, and a self-evaluation was conducted among new nurses who pilot-tested the finally derived competencies. The Delphi survey panel consisted of 18 people, including adjunct professors at the College of Nursing, nursing managers, and nurses with master’s degrees. The Delphi survey asked about the validity of the competencies constructed in two rounds. After analyzing the Delphi results with mean, standard deviation, content validity ratio, degrees of convergence, and degrees of consensus, 12 core competencies and 36 enabling competencies were finally derived. The competencies consisted of clinical judgment and management (nine items), task competence (four items), patient orientation (five items), moral value orientation (three items), cooperation (two items), supply management (two items), professional development (three items), confidence (one item), self-control (two items), flexibility (two items), influence (one item), and nurturing others (two items). The finally derived competencies were pilot-tested with 229 new nurses who had worked for 2–12 months. The self-evaluation scores of new nurses were distributed differently according to their working period. In this study, the competencies required for new nurses were identified and the corresponding enabling competencies were identified. In the future, it is expected that a competency-based education program will be prepared based on these findings, and furthermore, it will be possible to provide high-quality medical and nursing services that meet patients’ needs by improving the competency of new nurses and lowering the turnover rate.
Designing a Longitudinal Database for Cohort Construction in Medical Education
Authors: Jung Hanna , Kim Hae Won , Lee I Re , An Shinki
Published: June 2023

Longitudinal data can provide important evidence with the potential to stimulate innovation and affect policies in medical education and can serve as a driving force for further developments in medical education through evidence-based decisions. Tracking and observing cohorts of students and graduates using longitudinal data can be a way to link the past, present, and future of medical education. This study reviewed practical methods and technical, administrative, and ethical considerations for the establishment and operation of a longitudinal database and presented examples of longitudinal databases. Cohort study design methods and previous examples of research using longitudinal databases to explore major topics in medical education were also reviewed. The implications of this study are as follows: (1) a systematic design process is required to establish longitudinal data, and each university should engage in ongoing deliberation about this issue; (2) efforts are needed to alleviate “survey fatigue” among respondents and reduce the administrative burden of those conducting data collection and analysis; (3) it is necessary to regularly review issues of personal information protection, data security, and ethics regarding the survey respondents; and (4) a system should be established that integrates and manages a longitudinal database of medical education at the national level. The hope is that establishing longitudinal data and cohorts at individual medical schools will not be a temporary phenomenon, but rather that they will be well utilized at the national level to innovate and implement ongoing changes in medical education.
The Moderating Effect of Perceived Psychological Support on the Relationship between Perceived Disaster Damage, Posttraumatic Stress, and Subjective Health Status among Disaster Victims
Authors: Im Ahram , Koh Chin Kang
Published: June 2023

Background: This study examined the relationship between perceived disaster damage, posttraumatic stress, and subjective health status after disasters and the moderating effect of perceived psychological support among disaster victims.Methods: Data from 1,821 participants in the fourth ‘Follow-up Survey on Change of Disaster Victims’ conducted by the National Disaster Management Research Institute in 2019 were analyzed.Results: The results showed that the perceived degree of disaster damage significantly impacted subjective health status after disasters; this effect was fully mediated by posttraumatic stress. Furthermore, perceptions of psychological support were found to moderate the mediation effect of posttraumatic stress.Conclusions: Based on these findings, a discussion was suggested regarding future improvements in disaster-supporting policies.
The Antidepressant Effects of Domestic Natural Mixed Fragrance Ingredients in Animal Models
Authors: Jung Sook Heui
Published: June 2023

Background: This study used inhalation toxicity experiments, open field experiments, and tail suspension tests to investigate the antidepressant effect of a combination of nine types of refined oils extracted from domestic native plants.Methods: Non-irritability was confirmed through an inhalation toxicity test, locomotor activity was measured using an open field test, and the antidepressant effect was assessed by measuring immobility time during a tail suspension test.Results: The inhalation toxicity test confirmed that both samples were non-stimulated with a negative stimulation index of 0.0. In the tail suspension experiment, the floating time was significantly shorter than the depression model, with an average of 142.33±18.31 seconds compared to the control group at 0.5% concentration (F=10.582, p＜.001).Conclusions: This study’s results suggest that combining refined oils extracted from domestic native plants could be used to develop prototypes that effectively alleviate depression. Future studies should include usability evaluation and human application tests to further investigate these potential benefits.
Investigation of the inhibition effect of pitaya (hylocereus guatemalensis) bark extracts on some metabolic enzymes
Authors: SAĞLAMTAŞ Rüya
Published: June 2023

Pitaya is a tropical and subtropical plant with various uses. In this study, the maceration method obtained acetone, ethanol, ethyl acetate, dichloromethane, and methanol from the bark parts of pitaya fruit. The in vitro effects of fruit peel extracts on the critical metabolic enzyme activities of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), human carbonic anhydrase (hCA I and hCA II), and α-glycosidase, were investigated. Pitaya bark ethanol (PBE) (IC50: 20.16±0.22 µg/mL, r2:0.9694) for AChE and Pitaya bark acetone (PBA) (IC50:42.10±1.045 µg/mL, r2:0.9807) extract for BChE showed the most potent inhibition effect. Pitaya bark ethyl acetate (PBEA) extract showed the most potent inhibitory effect for hCA I and hCA II (IC50:53.51±2.22 µg/mL, r2:0.9562 and IC50:26.29±0.34 µg/mL, r2:0.9966), respectively. In addition, PBEA showed the most potent inhibition effect on α-glycosidase enzyme (IC50: 24.54±1.80 µg/mL, r2:0.9199). According to the results, the extracts can be effectively used treatment of diseases such as glaucoma, epilepsy, type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
FLORIAN CZARNYSZEWICZ AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CULTURAL ELITE OF THE POLISH ETHNOS IN ARGENTINA
Authors:   National technical University of Ukraine «KPI them. Igor Sikorskyi», Kyiv, Ukraine, Yanishevskyi Oleksandr
Published: June 2023

The article presents a general analysis of the work of a Polish writer in the emigration of Florian Czarnyszewicz. His place in the culture of the Polish community of Argentina is shown, and the social activity of this extraordinary person is not neglected. An overview of the reception of his work by contemporaries and nowadays is given. The influence of his life path on the directions of creativity is objectified. Czarnyszewicz’s vision of the world around him, certain historical events, artistic and aesthetic analysis of the latter, represented by national-language polyphony in the context of constant aggressive influence of a foreign ethnic language environment, is necessarily objectified by him through individualism or through collective consciousness. In his public and literary activities, the Great Priberezinets implied related, at first glance unrelated, elements of the surrounding reality. As the literary critic Vaclav Lewandowski points out, Czarnyszewicz’s works may seem too anachronistic, in the opinion of readers accustomed to the already established ways of literary presentation. And the presence of such a manner of presentation in the latest literature is difficult to justify. If we look at the work of the author of „Priberezuntsy”, Lewandowski further claims, first of all from the perspective, what was acceptable in the prose of the twenties now seems old-fashioned and antediluvian. Czarnyszewicz is closer in style to Sienkiewicz, Orzeszko or Rodzewycz than to what has become commonplace in later literature.
IDEOLOGICAL AND AESTHETIC POSITIONS OF POLISH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE POETRY GROUP „SCAMANDER”
Authors:   Volyn National University named after Lesya Ukrainka, Iaruchyk Olga
Published: June 2023

The literary life of the whole Western Europe considerably revived in the first half of the twentieth century. This influenced the dynamic development of publishing, dramaturgical, literary activity of Polish artists and their search for new forms of expression of reality. A unique phenomenon of the interwar period a twenty years in Poland was the emergence of a new poetic movement “Scamander”. This movement was closely linked to reality and conveyed the spirit of the era. However, each of the representatives of the Scamander movement performed it in their own way at different stages of their work and according to their own inner world. Soon, on the basis of the poets-innovators’ worldview, a magazine of the same name was created, which united the supporters of the poetry of “everyday life”. The scamandrites introduced unprecedented motives into the image of everyday life: spontaneity, vitalism, biologism, etc. and were distinguished primarily by the fact that the early stage of their work fell on the key events of national liberation and independence of Poland. The main representatives of this poetic group were Julian Tuvim, Jan Lechon, Kazimierz Wiezynski, Yaroslav Ivashkevych and Antoni Slonimski. In the article the author focuses on the ideological and aesthetic positions of the representatives of the Polish poetic group “Scamander”. The basic themes of the works of Yulian Tuvim, Jan Lehon, Antoni Slonimski, Yaroslav Ivashkevych, Kazimir Vezhynsky at different stages of their activity are emphasized. The article identifies the general literary trends of the representatives of this poetic group and differences in the perception of interwar reality. The originality of each of the authors of the group was noted in the search for public truth. The important role that Scamander played in the literary life of the interwar period is determined.
ZYGMUNT GLOGER’S IMAGINED EARTH
Authors:   University of Bialystok, Ławski Jarosław
Published: June 2023

The article examines the meaning of the word “earth” in the journalism of Zygmunt Gloger (1845-1910). He was the Polish ethnologist, historian and archaeologist, whose collected writings have recently been published in the three-volume Miscellaneous Works (Białystok 2014-2016). Gloger is also the author of the four-volume The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Old Polish Culture (Warsaw 1900-1903). The publication does not explore the linguistic meanings of the lexeme “earth”, but interprets what the author himself calls the “imagined earth”. Gloger loved archeological expeditions and trekking through the river valleys, during which he tried to discover secrets of the earth. For him, the earth is rich in different meanings: it is the planet, the native land, the soli, the family land, and the depository of ancient secrets. In his writings and lectures, Gloger would sketch an imagined earthly theater, the spectacle of imagination that represents the prehistory of the “modern” 19th century Poles.
Numerical Investigation of Diffraction Patterns of Small Size Apertures Using Light Sources From Xuv to The Visible Region: Simulation for The Small Size Structures
Authors: Sayraç Muhammed , Kaynar Emine , Ungan Fatih
Published: June 2023

In the present work, a computer simulation program generates Fresnel diffraction patterns from small-size apertures using illumination wavelengths from extreme ultraviolet (XUV) to the visible region suggesting that it can be used to model a wide range of experimental setups. By being able to simulate diffraction patterns for such a broad range of wavelengths, the program can be used to investigate the effects of varying wavelengths and aperture size on the resulting pattern. By using a computer simulation program that can generate Fresnel diffraction patterns across a wide range of wavelengths, one can explore how different wavelengths of light interact with various aperture sizes. This allows one to investigate the effects of changing these parameters on the resulting diffraction pattern. The computer simulation program generating Fresnel diffraction patterns from square apertures by using the illumination wavelength sources from XUV to the visible region has been studied. Changing the aperture-screen distance, the illumination wavelength, and the aperture size provides a clear transition of diffraction patterns from the Fresnel to the Fraunhofer region. The diffraction patterns obtained by the Fresnel integral method have been compared with that simulated by the Fraunhofer calculation. There is a good agreement between the results. The structural similarity index (SSI) exhibits that comparing the diffraction images produced with both approaches agree.
Concomitant strain of Bacillus vallismortis BR2 and Escherichia coli Khodavandi-Alizadeh-2 for Biocatalytic Synthesis of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester from Waste Oil Feedstock
Authors: Osho Michael , Otolorin Olayinka Mary
Published: June 2023

Bacillus vallismortis BR2 and Escherichia coli Khodavandi-Alizadeh-2 lipases (E.C.3.1.1.3) were used to produce fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), a sustainable source of fuel. The lipase activity was measured using the titrimetric method after it was extracted from a solid fermented substrate in phosphate buffer. The use of Central Composite Design to optimize condition parameters was examined, while qualitative and quantitative assessments of FAME samples were performed using GC-MS with MSD in scan mode and selective ion monitoring. Lipase activity peaked at 24 h and then declined as the incubation time went on. The independent variables, such as pH, temperature, agitation, incubation time and enzyme quantity, all had an effect on biodiesel yield since they were all significant in the rate of biodiesel yield. FAME yield increased significantly after adding 1 to 2 mL of enzyme and a pH range of 4.57143 to 7.42857, but thereafter declined. The chromatograms indicated a peak of cis-10-Heptadecanoic acid methyl ester with concentrations of 39.95 mg/L and 58.95 mg/L in the FAME molecules. The viscosity (3.67 m3/s), specific gravity (0.813 g/cm3), flash point (102.70 °C), cetane number (55.52), and pour point (-24 °C) of the fuel were also measured. The synthesized biodiesel from the spent oil through the synergic enzymes were found to be a simple, effective, and sustainable fuel production process, as well as a potential means of eliminating pollution caused by haphazard waste cooking oil disposal.
Some Population Parameters of Morocco dentex, Dentex maroccanus Valenciennes, 1830 in the Northeastern Mediterranean Sea
Authors: Kontaş Yalçınkaya Seda
Published: June 2023

In this study, a total of 95 Dentex maroccanus samples (n♀=37, n♂=58) were examined from the northeastern Mediterranean Sea. The sex ratio was calculated as 0.63:1. The mean total length (TL), fork length (FL), and standard length (SL) were 12.1 ± 0.082 cm, 11.1 ± 0.075 cm, and 10.0 ± 0.068 cm for all samples, respectively. The mean weight (W) was 32.81 ± 0.575 g. The length-length relationships were determined as TL=1.1367SL+0.7136, TL=1.0607FL+0.2804, and FL=1.0631SL+0.494 for all samples, respectively. The total length-weight relationships were determined as W=0.08TL2.409, W=0.1183TL2.246, and W=0.0489TL2.613 and the growth was negative allometric for all individuals, females, and males, respectively. The mean condition factor was calculated as 1.84 for all individuals, 1.78 for females, and 1.88 for males. There are no previous studies about the population parameters of Morocco dentex and the present study gave the first information on the length-weight, length-length relationships, and condition factors of D. maroccanus population inhabiting the northeastern Mediterranean Sea
Amazonite in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Study with XRD, XPS, SEM, and PL Analyses
Authors: Karsu Asal Eren Cihan
Published: June 2023

Although amazonite minerals from various locations have been studied before rather less attention has been paid to the amazonite mineral from Pakistan. The present work is presented an extensive structural characterization of natural amazonite aliquots (KAlSi3O8) from Tangir Valley, Gilgit-Pakistan. The phase and elemental analysis have been characterized by both X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), respectively. The surface morphology and particle size have been identified by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The luminescence properties have been investigated using PhotoLuminescence (PL). In addition, the lifetime of the PL emission measurements has been estimated.
Eventually, this microcline has a triclinic phase, mainly composed of (AlO4)-5 ions, SiO2, metal SiO4, Al2O3 and oxygen originating from impurities. The average particle size is around 1–10 µm with a complex structure. The PL spectrum has broad emission and excitation bands (520 nm and 340 mm respectively). The average lifetime of the PL emission is 265,21 µs. For the accuracy of the results all experiments were performed with not only a single aliquot, but with three aliquots, and representative results are presented.
Comparison of Single and Multiple Treatment Plans Made in CyberKnife® Radiosurgery System on Phantom
Authors: Sözen Kevser , Uysal Hasan , Büyükçizmeci Nihal , Oysul Kaan
Published: June 2023

While the use of CyberKnife® radiosurgery systems is increasing, the choice of treatment plan is also important. In this study, it was aimed to determine the more advantageous application by comparing the irradiation of all metastases at once and the protocols of irradiation of metastases separately in multiple brain metastases. For this, on an entirely new head phantom; 6 brain metastases and 3 critical organs, including the spinal cord, brain stem, and chiasm, were determined over the spaces where the dosimeters were placed. Computed tomography (CT) images of the head phantom were taken and these 6 tumors and 3 critical organs were drawn (contouring) on the image. In the treatment planning system, the dose we wanted to give was written and irradiation plans were created to be done separately with a single irradiation. Luminescence (OSL) dosimeters with BeO optical excitation were removed from the phantom after each irradiation and the count value obtained from the dosimeter reader device was recorded. Homogeneity index (HI), conformity index (CI), new conformity index (nCI), duration of treatment, and gradient index (GI) values of irradiation at one time and separately were compared. While it was found that irradiation of tumors with a separate treatment plan was more advantageous in terms of conformity index (CI), new conformity index (nCI), homogeneity index (HI), and coverage values, it was seen that a single plan was more suitable in terms of gradient index and duration.
Darwin viene a la ciudad. La evolución de las especies urbanas
Authors: Gallego Picard Pablo
Published: June 2023

Reseña del libro: Darwin viene a la ciudad. La evolución de las especies urbanas, Menno Schilthuizen (2020)
Time management: what do University students think about it?
Authors: Soares Adriana Benevides , Ribeiro Rejane , Alves Paulo Roberto Soares da Silva , Jardim Maria Eduarda de Melo , De Medeiros Cesar Augusto Cobellas
Published: June 2023

Time management practices allow users to meet their needs and pursue their goals within set deadlines. At university, time management is an important factor in promoting academic adaptation and good mental health. This article is based on a time management workshop for higher education students conducted over two years. A total of 17 students from public (n = 14) and private (n = 3) universities participated in the workshop, with a mean age of 28.4 years (SD = 15.3), of whom 14 were women. A Descending Hierarchical Classification (CHD) was employed using the software Iramuteq to analyze the participants’ conceptions about different time management strategies (both previously adopted and newly acquired), the difficulties involved in using them, and the lack of opportunities to implement them. The results revealed difficulties in relation to meeting deadlines for academic tasks, avoiding distractions, procrastination and maintaining study-life balance. The findings highlight the importance of providing students with spaces to accommodate their time management needs during their time at university.
How can Proactive Behavior be Encouraged in Hospitals in Bangladesh? A Three-Time Lags Study
Authors: Asadullah ABM , Sadia Raihana , Abdullah ABM
Published: June 2023

Proactive behavior helps an individual in improving the work setting. Based on the JD-R theory and Borden and build approach, this research proposes and tests a serial mediation relating the strengths used with proactive behavior sequentially through work authenticity and self-resilience. A sample of 256 employees of hospitals in Bangladesh was approached in three-time lags. The Process Marco of Preacher and Hayes was applied to investigate the proposed hypotheses. The indirect effects of the proposed hypotheses were measured by applying the bootstrap procedure. The results showed that work authenticity mediated the relation among strengths use and self-resilience, self-resilience mediated the association between work-authenticity and proactive behavior, and work-authenticity and self-resilience sequentially judged the connection between forces use and assertive behavior. Through an investigation of self-resilience, the outcomes provide proof supporting combining the JD-R and Borden and building theories in the research stream. Future research should add potential moderators that can impact the paths and apply longitudinal design to permit solid causal relationships. Considering the role of work authenticity and self-resilience in positive psychology, organizations must stimulate employees to become more authentic and self-resilient on the job. This increases proactive behavior and leads to the success of an organization.
ТЕМА СЕМЬИ И РОДА В ПРОЗЕ БУРЯТИИ 1970–1980-х гг.
Authors:   Бурятский государственный университет имени Доржи Банзарова, Г. Ц. Бадуева
Published: June 2023

Тема семьи и рода играет важную роль в прозе Бурятии. В произведениях бурятских писателей 1970–1980-х гг. создавалась в основном модель патриархальной семьи, перипетии ее истории вписаны в «большую историю» страны. Герои работают на благо родной страны, но в соответствии с временем их частная жизнь, в том числе семейная, наполненная повседневными заботами и мелочами, оказывается не менее интересной и художественно осмысляется. Так, сюжет повести Ш.-С. Бадлуева «Счастья тебе, Сыдылма!» построен на потере и обретении семьи как главной ценности в жизни человека, без которой невозможна полнота бытия. В повести Ц. Галанова «Дарима» и романе Ц.-Ж. Жимбиева «Течение» показана важная составляющая темы семьи — женские образы: дочь, невеста, жена, мать, бабушка и т. д., их судьба в военное и послевоенное время. Другое решение темы семьи и рода, связанное с мировоззренческими вопросами, дано в творчестве Д. Эрдынеева.
Информационные системы и технологии в образовании, науке и бизнесе
Authors:   Dorzhi Banzarov Buryat State University
Published: June 2023

В сборнике отражены проблемы и перспективы развития информационных систем и технологий в науке, образовании и бизнесе. Включены результаты исследований разработки программного обеспечения для образовательных целей, научных проблем, решение которых требует применения инновационных технологий.
Putting Off Until Tomorrow: Academic Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Fear o Failure
Authors: Sudirman Subhan Ajrin , Reza Faisal Adnan , Yusri 'Nur Aisyiah , Rina Rina
Published: June 2023

Academic procrastination among students is becoming more widespread. The lack of time management causes this issue. Students without clear schedules or priorities can be more easily tempted to put off work or important academic assignments when managing their time. Other psychological factors contributing to this academic procrastination behavior are perfectionism and fear of failure. This study aims to empirically prove the relationship between perfectionism and fear of failure in academic procrastination. The method used in this research was correlational quantitative with a population of 153 students. The instruments used included academic procrastination, perfectionism, and fear of failure scales. The analysis technique was multiple linear regression. The results showed a positive correlation between perfectionism and fear of failure in academic procrastination, with an F score of 29.133 and a significance value of 0.001. This study also concluded that it is important for students to learn time management strategies, deal with anxiety effectively, and better understand failure and mistakes as part of the learning process. It is also important to emphasize that high standards can motivate success but must be balanced with good mental and physical health. They must not come at the expense of an individual’s mental well-being.
Development of A Positive Thinking Tool for Young Indonesian Muslims
Authors: Na'imah Tri , Dwiyanti Retno , Sriyanto Sriyanto , Husen Ismail Faisal Bin
Published: June 2023

A scale based on the Western version of the positive thinking construct can assess the positive thinking capacity of young Indonesian Muslims. However, it can produce biased data since adjusting to the culture is tricky. This research aims to develop a positive thinking measurement tool for young Indonesian Muslims. The research approach used was the exploratory sequential mix method, a qualitative and quantitative research design carried out in stages: 1) qualitative research: conducting a qualitative exploration of the positive thinking construct of young Indonesian Muslims and converting the results of qualitative data into scale items; 2) quantitative research: conducting content validation, selecting items, and performing exploratory factor analysis. The content validity test found an average value of V Aiken = 0.8. The dimensions of positive thinking for young Indonesian Muslims included critical thinking, mind control, objective thinking, good prejudice towards Allah, and any other occurrences. The final results of the psychometric analysis found that a positive thinking measuring tool for young Indonesian Muslims consisted of 23 items with a fit factor structure because they had a loading factor greater than 0.5 and reliability of α = 0.702. For future researchers, interventions based on positive thinking can be designed and applied to a sample of adolescents in various cultural contexts.
Phospholipase, proteinase, esterase and haemolytic activity of Candida species isolated from oral cavity and its antifungal susceptibility pattern
Authors: T. Aparna , Raphy Hashmy M. , Kumar K. S. Harish , S. Innu
Published: June 2023

Background: Candida species is a normal commensal flora of human body inhabiting the skin, mucous membrane and gastro intestinal tract but may be associated with superficial and deep-seated fungal infections. The switch of Candida species from commensal to a potent pathogen, is facilitated by various extracellular hydrolytic enzymes. The aim of this study was to estimate the phospholipase, proteinase, haemolysin and esterase activity of Candida species and to determine the antifungal susceptibility.
Methods: Total 100 isolates of Candida spp. were collected from diagnostic microbiology laboratories in central Kerala. Phospholipase, proteinase, esterase and haemolytic activity was determined by early defined methods of Price et al, Aoki et al, Walter Rudek and Manns et al, respectively.
Results: C. tropicalis exhibited highest phospholipase, proteinase and esterase activity followed by C. albicans and C. krusei. C.albicans shows highest haemolytic activity followed by C. tropicalis and C. krusei.
Conclusions: Extracellular enzymes, phospholipase, proteinase, esterase and haemolysin was detected among Candida species in the present study.
Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy screening, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Meshram Pallavi S. , Kubde Ashish R. , Kothalkar Vijayalakshmi S. , B. Giri Avinash
Published: June 2023

Background: Asymptomatic bacteriuria is a frequent pregnancy issue that, if left untreated, increases the risk of premature birth and pyelonephritis. Urine culture is the basis for the diagnosis. In the current study, 200 pregnant women are examined for severe asymptomatic bacteriuria to gain insight into its frequency in emerging nations, to re-evaluate some predisposing factors, and to test for the susceptibility of specific aetiological agents. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women as well as to isolate, characterise, and establish the pathogens antibiotic susceptibility patterns.
Methods: 200 pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria are included in the study. By using traditional techniques, isolates were located, and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns were established.
Results: Significant bacteriuria was detected in 102 individuals (51%) in total. The three most efficient antibiotics against the urine isolates were determined to be Piperacillin-Tazobactam, Amikacin, and Nitrofurantion. Escherichia coli was the most prevalent bacterium, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Conclusions: In the group under study, prenatal patients frequently have asymptomatic bacteriuria. All prenatal patients should have routine urine cultural testing to detect any undetected infections. This action will significantly lessen pregnancy-related maternal and obstetric problems.
Rare case report of accidental intravenous injection of oral probiotic
Authors: Mehta Madhuri , Gupta Vani K. , M. U. Rahman Mohammad Faiz
Published: June 2023

Oral probiotics containing spores of Bacillus clausii are given to the patients who have undergone major surgery or are on long term antibiotic course, to restore intestinal microbial flora. We are reporting a rare case where the oral probiotic suspension was injected intravenously by mistake. We shall be discussing in detail the reactionary changes caused by erroneous injection of oral probiotics in the body, its effects, complications and treatment of the reactionary changes.
Oral squamous cell carcinoma with clear cell change: a rare case report
Authors: Bharadwaj Barasha S. , Kalita Upasana , Sharma Jagannath D. , Deka Muktanjalee , Beso Adahra Patricia , Suhana Asreen , Goswami B. C.
Published: June 2023

Clear-cell variant of oral squamous cell carcinoma is an extremely rare entity. Clear-cell change can be seen in any of the neoplasms, but as pure form variant, it is difficult to find in head-and-neck SCC. We hereby present a case report of 71-year-old male who presented with a growth with erythematous patches on the lateral pharyngeal wall for the past 3 months. Histopathologic examination showed nests, islands and sheets of malignant squamous cells with vesicular nuclei and abundant clear cytoplasm. Neoplastic cells constituting majority of nests exhibited clear cell changes. Special stain was performed to identify the nature of clear cells. periodic acid Schiff-diastase (PAS-D) showed positivity in the clear cells. Immunohistochemical study using antibody for pan-cytokeratin revealed diffuse positivity in the tumor cells.
The role of micro-endodontics in the management of complex root canal anatomy
Authors: Almhimeed Yasser Ali , Ali Aloutaibi Yaser , Alharbi Naif Attiah , Althagafi Fahad Faisal , Saleh Alkarim Abdulaziz , Benten Muath Muhammad , Alhefdi Hatim Mohammed , Aljiaid Faris Gaze , Alhawsawi Areej Saleh
Published: June 2023

Micro-endodontics has emerged as a critical component in endodontics, revolutionizing the management of complex root canal anatomy. It utilizes magnification devices, such as dental operating microscopes or loupes, to enhance visualization and identify intricate anatomical details. Micro-endodontics encompasses advanced techniques and technologies that are utilized alongside the principles of conventional endodontics. While both approaches share common goals of cleaning, disinfection, and obturation of the root canal system, micro-endodontics specifically focuses on managing complex root canal anatomy by utilizing specialized tools and techniques to enhance visualization, instrumentation, disinfection, and obturation. Ultrasonic instruments aid in negotiating challenging canal configurations and removing obstructions. Nickel-titanium rotary instruments offer flexibility and durability for efficient cleaning and shaping. Advanced irrigation techniques, such as ultrasonics and laser-activated irrigation, improve disinfection. Innovative obturation techniques ensure the thorough filling of intricate canals. Despite limitations like cost, learning curve, treatment time, and access limitations, micro-endodontics has a promising future. Technological advancements, minimally invasive approaches, biomaterials, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, and interdisciplinary collaboration will further enhance micro-endodontics, improving treatment outcomes and expanding its scope in complex root canal anatomy.