bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association of the G>A (rs6265) polymorphism in the brain derived neurotrophic factor gene (BDNF) with post-training changes in Caucasian women
Authors: Switala Katarzyna
Published: December 2023

The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) rs6265 (G196A; Val66Met) polymorphism has been associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes, with contradictory results involving either A or G as the risk allele. The main aim of this study was to examine whether the BDNF rs6265 polymorphism would influence the efficiency of a training program. An additional aim was to determine whether selected polymorphism can be used as a genetic marker for obesity-related parameters. We studied the genotype distribution in a group of 160 Caucasian females in whom body mass and composition parameters, lipid profile, and glucose levels were measured before and after the 12-week aerobic training program. The majority of obesity-related parameters significantly changed during the intervention (main effect of training); however, the training response was not modulated by genotype (non-significant genotype × training interactions). We also did not find an effect of genotype on selected parameters. Our study showed that the rs6265 polymorphism does not affect the efficiency of the applied training program and is not a good genetic marker for assessing the obesity-related parameters in the studied population. However, we confirmed that regular physical activity is associated with an improvement in obesity-related parameters, which is an important observation for public health.
Sistema integrado de evaluación de turnos: shiftwork assessment
Authors: Sandoval-Martínez Mario , Garuti-Anderlini Claudio Hermes
Published: December 2023

Los sistemas utilizados actualmente para diseñar y evaluar sistemas de turnos llevan alrededor de 30 años desde su creación sin haber sido actualizados y presentan diversos problemas. Algunos ejemplos de estos problemas son: no integrar factores psicosociales, rigidez en su proceso de evaluación (incapaz de ser personalizados) y no reflejar nuevas formas de trabajo. Otros sistemas utilizan escalas tipo Likert y hacen aproximaciones que no tienen un respaldo matemático serio. Todos estos problemas pueden ser evitados utilizando la metodología multicriterio AHP-ANP. AHP-ANP evita estos escollos sin presentar excesivas complejidades durante su implementación. Respecto a esto último, cabe mencionar que ya existe una herramienta computacional que se ejecuta en una plataforma web y que puede personalizarse para muchos casos diferentes, incluidos sus umbrales particulares de tolerancia al impacto. Esta herramienta computacional (llamada Shiftwork Assessment), brinda solución a diferentes situaciones geográficas de trabajo por turnos, tales como: turnos con o sin altitud, turnos cerca o lejos de localidades urbanas, turnos con o sin campamento y sus posibles combinaciones (Proyecto CORFO, súmate a innovar. 2022-2023).
Development of the Approval Procedure for the Head of Russian Government in the 1990s
Authors: Berlov A. A.
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of conflicts surrounding the approval procedure for the head of the Russian government in 1996—1999. The procedure was formed under the conditions of the acute confrontation between the President and the State Duma, with both aiming to fill the procedure with their own different content. While the presidential branch of power assumed that the appointment of the head of government was its prerogative, and the functions of parliament were purely advisory in nature, the deputies insisted on expanding their own participation in the process, demanding, in particular, that the State Duma should take part in determining a range of candidates proposed for its consideration. The author documents the gaps in the mechanism for approving the head of government described in the 1993 Constitution and examines in detail the positions of the State Duma and the President on the procedure provided for by this mechanism. After that the author turns his attention to the conflict that occurred in August-September, 1998. According to his assessment, the legislative branch’s victory in this conflict was largely explained by the fact that, given the confrontation experience they already had with the president, the deputies began in advance to work out possible strategies for pressuring him. The launch of impeachment procedure and consultations with voters, the Federation Council, and extra-parliamentary political associations, appeared to be the most efficient strategies. However, the State Duma’s victory was not consolidated at the institutional level. As a result, the legislative branch, out of all its gains, retained only ceremonial and consultative components of the approval procedure for prime minister. The presidential branch of power has returned all the positions it lost in 1998, regaining its decisive role in appointing the government.
Theory of Distributive Justice Based on Virtue Ethics: Is It Possible?
Authors: Balashov D. V.
Published: December 2023

The problem of social justice plays one of the central roles in modern political philosophy, and since 1970s it has been subject to vehement debate. Although social justice is a multifaceted phenomenon, distributive (economic) justice, associated with the fair distribution of goods in society, remains its most important aspect. Almost all modern theories of distributive justice follow one of the two classical ethical traditions: deontological and utilitarian. However, since the second half of the 20th century, a third ethical tradition has started to emerge — virtue ethics, whose proponents criticized both deontology and utilitarianism. The emphasis on virtue that lies at the heart of the new tradition assumes a shift in focus from a universal rule to individual decisions of a separate person. This change in perspective makes it much more difficult to use virtue ethics to construct theories of social justice. Nevertheless, such attempts are being made. Among them is the so-called capabilities approach of the American philosopher Martha Nussbaum, which has become quite widely known in the scientific community. Nussbaum has reconsidered Aristotle’s philosophy, updating its key provisions for the modern world. By shifting the main focus from the category of virtue to the category of opportunity, she attempted to justify the idea of an “Aristotelian welfare state” with a high level of redistribution of goods in society. The article is devoted to the analysis of Nussbaum’s concept. Having carefully considered its key tenets, D.Balashov shows that this experience of building a political and philosophical theory of justice on the basis of virtue ethics was not crowned with success. Although declared as Aristotelian in spirit, the capabilities approach in fact has a weak relation to Aristotle’s teachings, which, in particular, points to the problems that modern authors face when they are trying to draw on the heritage of the distant past.
Conceptual Foundations of Italian Foreign Policy in the Greater Mediterranean Region
Authors: Shibkova M. O. , Guliuki A. S.
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to determining the role of the Greater (or, in its Italian version — Expanded) Mediterranean in Italian contemporary foreign policy doctrine. In the theoretical part of the study, a comprehensive analysis of the concept of the “Greater Mediterranean” is presented via consistently examining its interpretations, such as macro-region, regional security complex, space-time (place of development) and subsystem of international relations (international political region). The practical part opens with an excursion into the history of the penetration of this concept into Italian political thought, showing that it has undergone a significant evolution. The first attempts to consider the Mediterranean beyond its geographical boundaries were associated with the confrontation with Great Britain and searching for theoretical justifications for the “defensive imperialism” of Mussolini’s regime. During the Cold War an expanded Mediterranean was seen as a territory that Italy's national security directly depended on. The development of the geopolitical concept of the Expanded Mediterranean in its current form falls on the 1980s. Initially, the corresponding notion was used only within the expert community, but in the second decade of the 21st century it became entrenched in the country's military-strategic documents, more and more often replacing the wording “European-Mediterranean region”. These documents interpret the Expanded Mediterranean as a priority zone of national strategic interests, a geopolitical space where Italy should play a leading role in the fight against challenges and threats, as well as in establishing cooperation with regional players. However, such positioning of Rome is fraught with the difficulties of both economic and political nature, including those related to its membership in the EU and NATO.
Biodegradation of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) by Aspergillus niger
Authors: Tahani Gatea Obaid  , Ihsan Flayyih Hasan AL-Jawhari
Published: December 2023

The current study focused on the ability of Aspergillus niger to biodegrade low-density polyethylene, while studying some of the factors affecting the biodegradation process, including pH and temperature. Samples were collected from the soil of the waste landfill (sanitary landfill) of Dhi Qar Governorate, located 20 kilometers south of the center of the governorate, and using the dilution method. The genus Aspergillus niger had the highest appearance rate, reaching 100%, as it appeared in all samples, and the colony diameters in the solid medium were calculated. The fungus showed the ability to adapt and grow in the medium containing low-density polyethylene, with the a concentration of (0.1, 0.5, 1)%, and temperature of (15, 25, 35) ᵒC, also pH (2, 4, 6), and the addition of a carbon source of glucose, maltose and a nitrogen source (NH4Cl, NaNo3), the decomposition metabolites and the remaining concentration were identified by using Fourier – transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Gas – Mass Spectroscopy, and later a confirmatory test was conducted to determine the ability of Aspergillus niger to biodegrade low-density polyethylene in the medium of mineral salts.
Impacts of varied industrial activities within southern Nigeria on air environment and human health
Authors: Godwin Asukwo EBONG  , Idongesit Bassey ANWETING  , Helen Solomon ETUK  , Idongesit Sunday AMBROSE  , Aniefiokmkpong Okokon OKON
Published: December 2023

The contamination of air environment by industrial activities is a global problem mostly in the underdeveloped and developing Nations where environmental issues are handled with levity. This research investigated the impact of industrial activities on air environment at the following companies; Crude Oil processing (COPC), beer processing (BPC), asphalt processing (APC), metal processing (MPC), and construction Company machinery Yard (CCMY) in Southern Nigeria. Air Monitors were employed to quantify nitrogen (IV) oxide (NO2), sulphur (IV) oxide (SO2), hydrogen sulphide (H2S), cabon (II) Oxide CO, total volatile organic carbon (TVOC), and suspended particulate matter (SPM) at the studied locations. The mean values of NO2, SO2, H2S, and CO obtained at all the industrial locations were higher than their recommended limits by the Federal Environmental and protection Agency (FEPA) except at BPC. The mean levels of TVOC were higher than the limit at all the locations apart from BPC and CCMY. However, the mean levels of SPM at all locations were higher than the permissible limit. The general trend for the discharge of air pollutants indicated that, COPC and BPC were rated the highest and lowest, respectively. The air quality index (AQI) values obtained revealed that, all the air pollutants at all the locations except BPC were harmful to human health. Nevertheless, the mean AQI value of SPM at BPC was also in the hazardous class. The Principal component analysis (PCA) confirmed that, industrial activities at the studied locations were responsible for the accumulation of these toxic substances in the adjoining air environment. Hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) for the air pollutants corroborated that most of the parameters were from a common source. HCA for the studied locations indicated similarities between BPC and CCMY, APC and MPC, while COPC was in a separate cluster. Thus, this study has shown the effects of untreated gases released from industries into the air on the environment and appropriate measures should be adopted to ameliorate the trend.
Metabolizable energy and nitrogen retention of local chickens fed rations containing fermented catfish waste
Authors: Abun Abun  , Rendi R. Oktaviana Putra  , Kiki Haetami
Published: December 2023

The study aimed to determine the effect of fermented catfish waste (FCW) by microbes Lactobacillus paracasei, Bacillus subtilis, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae (LBS) in rations as a substitute for fish meal on metabolizable energy and nitrogen retention. The study used local chickens (super native chickens / SNC) aged 14 weeks, as many as 24 heads, kept for 14 days. The experimental design was completely randomized, with six treatments and four repeats. Ration treatment is R0 (Lower control ration, protein 15% and ME 2,750 kcal/kg, without the use of FCW); R1 (R0 contains 5% FCW); R2 (R0 contains 10% FCW); R3 (R0 contains 15% FCW); R4 (R0 contains 20% FCW); and RS (Upper control ration, protein 18% and ME 2,750 kcal/kg, without use of FCW). The results showed that using FCW by LBS microbes had a significant effect (P<0.05) on metabolizable energy and nitrogen retention. Using 10% FCW in the ration formula resulted in the highest metabolizable energy value and nitrogen retention in SNC.
Toxicological studies of the effects of ethanolic extracts of avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) seed flour on experimental animals
Authors: Nwachukwu Chidinma Mabel  , Emerenini Nkechi J  , Egege Josephine Nnebuihe  , Ogburubi Orieoma
Published: December 2023

Ethanolic extract of Avocado (Persea americana) seed flour was assessed for histopathologic and haematological parameters of Albino rats treated with varying dosage (250, 500 and 1000mg/kg) of the extracts. The haematological parameters were RBC, PCV, Hb, WBC, PLT, MCV, MCH and MCHC with range of values 7.01 to 7.32x106mm3, 43.40 to 46.80%, 14.86 to 16.12g/dl, 8.94 to 9.26x103mm3, 89.40 to 94.60x103/mm3, 61.93 to 63.97f1, 21.06 to 22.02pg and 33.17 to 34.73g/dl respectively. The seed extracts did not have adverse effects on the hematological parameters. Conclusively, these seeds should be harnessed and utilized for food and feed production.
Impacts of oil spillage on the socio-economic dynamics within the kula kingdom in the Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State
Authors: JOHNBULL Simeipiri Wenike  , PERRI Tamuno-owunari
Published: December 2023

This research investigates the socio-economic ramifications engendered by oil spills within the Kula Kingdom, situated in the Akuku-toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The inquiry employs a dual evaluative approach: (1) qualitative analysis through interviews with 205 families, employing a 50% probability sample, and (2) quantitative assessment utilizing the Hazards and Effects Management Process developed by the SPDC. The findings from both evaluative methodologies converge, indicating a deleterious impact of oil spills on the community. The adverse effects manifest prominently in the depletion of local fauna and the disruption of traditional livelihoods, specifically in fishing, hunting, and sand mining. Proposed remedial measures include compensatory provisions, both in material and monetary forms, targeted at affected occupational groups. Nevertheless, the study underscores the transience of such mitigative efforts, elucidating the complex and enduring challenges posed by oil spillage.
A case study on right ventricular-myxoma: An unusual presentation
Authors: Swarnalata Patro  , Satyajit Sahoo
Published: December 2023

Myxomas originating from the right ventricle are even less common in pediatric patients. It's important to note that right ventricular myxomas are rare, and the symptoms and complications can vary from person to person. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent potentially life-threatening complications. Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the tumor, and in some cases, additional measures may be necessary to address any associated complications or damage caused by the tumor. Objective: This case study aims to present a rare and noteworthy case of right ventricle myxoma in a 15-year-old boy, emphasizing the challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and the successful outcome achieved. Methods: Detailed clinical, imaging, and surgical data were collected and analyzed for a 15-year-old male patient presenting with atypical cardiac symptoms. Diagnostic procedures included 2D ECHO, X-RAY, HRCT-Thorax along with pulmonary Angio leading to the identification of a right ventricle myxoma. Incidences: Primary tumors of the heart are rare with an incidence of 0.02–0.05%. Cardiac MYXOMAS are rare BENIGN TUMORS that account for nearly 50% of all adult primary Cardiac tumors. Approximately 75–80% of myxomas are in the LEFT ATRIUM,10–20% are in the RIGHT ATRIUM, and 5–10% are in both ATRIA or either VENTRICLE. Myxomas arising from the RIGHT-VENTRICLE are extremely rare and characterized by the presence of a gelatinous mass in the right ventricle. The exact incidence of right ventricular myxoma is not well established, as it is a rare condition and limited data is available. The condition is often diagnosed incidentally during investigations for other cardiac conditions or when patients present with symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, or heart murmurs. Results: The patient, initially presenting with palpitation, underwent successful surgical excision of the right ventricle myxoma. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, and the patient demonstrated significant improvement in symptoms. Conclusion: Right ventricle myxomas are exceptionally rare in pediatric patients, posing unique diagnostic challenges. This case underscores the importance of considering cardiac tumors even in younger populations when presented with unexplained cardiac symptoms. Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention contributed to a favorable outcome, highlighting the successful management of right ventricle myxoma in adolescents.
Investigation of the effect of stress and other factors on acne in medical students
Authors: Alper Alyanak  , Ümit Çavdar  , Büşra Emir  , Janset Eren  , Kadir Ulaş Akbuğa  , Kenan Yılmaz  , Kübranur Çay
Published: December 2023

Objective: The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of stress and other factors affecting acne among medical students. Methods: Between January 2023 and May 2023, 105 medical students were examined and the presence of acne was determined. The severity of acne was determined using the “Global Evaluation Acne Scale" (GEAS), the factors related to acne were questioned, and the “Perceived Stress Scale” (PSS) consisting of 14 items was filled by the medical students. Results: Acne prevalance was found to be 74.28%. There was a statistically significant relationship between acne and lower height, and female gender (p<0.05); high temperature-humidity, sweating, make-up, topical corticosteroid, milk, alcohol, sweet, chocolate, bakery product, age, weight, stress were not found to be correlated (p>0.05). Although not statistically significant, the stress scores were higher as acne severity increased. Conclusion: Stress reduction seems to be important in medical student to reduce acne prevalence. Short height was found to be associated with acne in our study group, and this could be investigated in future studies.
A morphometric study of Bonwill’s triangle for gender differences in dry mandibles of the Indian population
Authors: Venkata Lakshmi Nagella  , Damodaran.SM  , Kavitha Sekar  , Tamilselvi Palaniappan  , Indu Bharkavi SK
Published: December 2023

Bonwill's triangle, an imaginary equilateral triangle of the mandible, can cause mandibular alignment issues in post-dental occlusion, complete dentures, and mandibular fractures due to incorrect measurements across genders. This study aimed to analyze Bonwill's triangle size in dry mandible bones of the Indian population, focusing on gender differences to create error awareness in dental treatments and mandibular fractures. The study involved fifty-three dry human mandibles, segregated into male and female based on metric and non-metric parameters. The study measured the distances between the center of the right condyle to the midpoint of medial mandibular incisors (X-Y), the center point of the left condyle to the midpoint of medial mandibular incisors (Y-Z), and the center point of both condyles (Z-X). The mean lengths of Bonwill's triangular measurements in males were X-Y (101.08 mm), Y-Z (100.39 mm), and Z-X (97.06 mm), while females had 100.3 mm, 99.45mm, and 93.41mm respectively. Only two sides of the triangle were in accordance with Bonwill's theory. In the Indian population, Bonwill's triangle was significantly larger in male mandibles, and the intercondylar distance (Z-X) was less than 100mm in both genders, resulting in an isosceles triangle. Bonwill's triangle serves as a basis for modern technology to find geometric parameters for fractured mandibles and dental procedures, sex identification in forensic dentistry, anthropological studies, and bone grafts.
The link between food allergy and atopic dermatitis
Authors: Dhany Prafita Ekasari  , Dixy Febrianita TPP
Published: December 2023

Food allergy (FA) is an abnormal or exaggerated specific immune response that occurs repeatedly when exposed to certain foods. The relationship between food allergies and AD is still much debated today. Some evidence supports that AD can play a role as a predisposing factor for food allergies and conversely, food allergens are also suspected as one of the triggers of AD exacerbations. Role of diet in the cause and treatment of AD is controversial and is not well-defined. Food elimination diets in food allergic cases may have a beneficial effect on AD morbidity, however prolonged diets can lead to loss of tolerance and potentially increase the risk of IgE-mediated food allergy. Emollient treatment, hidrolized formulas, vitamin D, early introduction of food allergens appears to be a promising strategy for minimizing the public health burden of food allergy in AD, though further studies of this approach is needed.
The role of sleep deprivation in physiological system dysfunctions
Authors: Hamit Uslu  , Gözde Atila Uslu
Published: December 2023

Night shifts, long working hours of healthcare professionals, irregular lifestyles, due to increasing economic difficulties and decreasing purchasing power, people have to accept difficult working conditions, resulting in inadequate and/or poor quality sleep problems. Sleep is a physiological need and the emergence of sleep problems not only negatively affects the performance and quality of life of the person during the day, but also causes various changes in the physiological systems and functions of these systems. Sleep problems are often ignored by people in spite of the fact that it is generally a health problem that can be treated by doctors. In this review, as a result of the current literature review, the nervous, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems are the most affected systems by sleep deprivation, and the effects of sleep deprivation on these systems and the mechanisms underlying these effects are summarized. It is an undeniable fact that sleep is a physiological need, and that insufficient and/or poor quality sleep will adversely affect physiological functions. However, the existence of conflicting studies and the fact that the physiological and pathological mechanisms in this process have not been elucidated indicate that long-term and more comprehensive studies are needed.
Securing the skies: A comprehensive survey on internet of drones security challenges and solutions
Authors: Oroo Oyondi Felix
Published: December 2023

The rapid proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the Internet of Things (IoT) era has given rise to the Internet of Drones (IoD), introducing a myriad of security challenges. This survey paper provides a comprehensive examination of the security landscape within the IoD ecosystem. Delving into communication security, authentication mechanisms, data integrity safeguards, firmware and software vulnerabilities, counter-drone measures, and regulatory compliance, the paper explores the multifaceted dimensions of securing UAVs in interconnected environments. By synthesizing current research findings, industry developments, and regulatory frameworks, this survey not only highlights the evolving threat landscape but also presents an overview of state-of-the-art security solutions. The objective is to offer a holistic understanding of IoD security, fostering awareness and providing a foundation for further research and practical implementations. As the integration of drones into various domains becomes increasingly pervasive, this survey aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on ensuring the safe and responsible utilization of UAV technology within the broader IoT landscape.
Analysis of the relationship of environmental sanitation with the incidence of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Mayangrejo Village, Kalitidu District, Bojonegoro Regency
Authors: Rino Choirul Fadli  , Muhammad Farid Dimjati Lusno  , Shintia Yunita Ariani  , Anak Agung Sagung Ayu Saraswati Putra  , Imam Syafi’I  , Arifatur Rokhma
Published: December 2023

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is transmitted to humans through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito which can transmit the dengue virus. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a type of infectious disease whose number of sufferers and its distribution tends to increase and spread in Indonesia. Factors that influence the occurrence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) include environmental factors, age, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. This study aims to determine the relationship between family support (interpersonal) and risky behavior with the incidence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Mayangrejo Village, Kalitidu District, Bojonegoro Regency. An analytic study with a cross sectional design with a population of 3.024 people. Sampling was carried out using the stratified sampling method and obtained a sample of 67 respondents. Collecting data using a questionnaire distributed to residents' homes and data analysis using the Chi-Square Test. Of the 67 respondents, the majority are residents with an elementary education category of 56.72%, ages 21-40 and 41-60 years respectively are 44.78%, location of residence in Gempol is 43.28%, female is 62.69%, not working 61.19%, environment sanitation good is 46,27%, environment sanitation bad is 53,73%. The results of the Chi-Square Test analysis between enviornment sanitation with the incidence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Mayangrejo Village, Kalitidu District, Bojonegoro Regency showed pvalue = 0.029, which means that there is a relationship between the two because of the p-value <0,05.
Thermophysical properties plaster of Paris ceilings reinforced with oil palm mesocarp fiber for building design
Authors: Armstrong Udochukwu Anonaba  , Francis Chukwuemeka Eze  , Israel Chukwuemeka Ndukwe
Published: December 2023

This research focused on how to solve disposal problem associated with oil palm mesocarp fiber by using it to modify plaster of Paris (POP) ceiling. Untreated oil palm mesocarp fiber (UOPMF) and treated oil palm mesocarp fiber (TOPMF) were separately utilized at various weight fractions to fabricate ceiling samples with the POP. The samples were developed in triplicates, dried completely and then tested for their thermophysical propertiess. Samples with varied thicknesses were also prepared for investigation of heat flow time. The results showed changes in mean values of water absorption (12.22 – 25.75) %, bulk density (1.768 – 1.407) 103 kgm-3, thermal conductivity (0.2245 – 0.1465) Wm-1K-1, specific heat capacity (1.498 – 1.825) 103 Jkg-1K-1, thermal diffusivity (8.477 – 5.705) 10-8 m2s-1, and solar radiation absorptivity (20.71 – 25.25) m-1 as the fraction of the UOPMF increased from 0 % to 40 %. In the case of utilizing the TOPMF, the respective changes were found to be (12.22 – 31.33) %, (1.768 – 1.477) kgm-3, (0.2245 – 0.1627) Wm-1K-1, (1.498 – 1.789) 103 Jkg-1K-1, (8.477 – 6.164) 10-8 m2s-1, and (20.71 – 24.20) m-1. Heat flow time related positively with the thickness of the samples. Though it was revealed that all the samples could perform better than conventional ceilings like asbestos and polyvinyl chloride, the UOPMF exhibited a greater potential than the TOPMF for improving thermal insulation performance of the samples. Hence, recycling the mesocarp fiber in the described manner could ensure availability of cost-effective and more thermally-efficient POP ceilings for building design.
Assessment of the radiological health risk from radionuclide presence and transfer factor from soil to corn in some selected non-oil producing riverine areas of Akwa Ibom state
Authors: EYIBIO IK  , ESSIETT AA  , ESSIEN IE  , ATAT JG  , INAM JE  , INYANG NJ
Published: December 2023

The main objective of this study was to estimate the activity concentration (AC) of 238U, 232Th and 40K, assess the health risk information from radionuclides presence in the soil and corn and the transfer influence from soil to corn. The key device used for the analysis was a Sodium Iodide Thallium detector. 238U AC in soil ranges from 14.09±0.27 Bqkg-1 to 18.70±0.31 Bqkg-1 with mean value of 15.69±0.28 Bqkg-1; 238U AC in corn varies from 9.36±0.22 Bqkg-1 to 14.78±0.27 Bqkg-1 with mean value of 11.53±0.24 Bqkg-1. 232Th AC in soil is from 12.32±0.46 Bqkg-1 to 48.76±0.91 Bqkg-1 with mean value of 35.97±0.76 Bqkg-1. 232Th AC in corn ranges from 8.26±0.37 Bqkg-1 to 35.19±0.77 Bqkg-1 with average value of 17.86±0.53 Bqkg-1. 40K values from the soil samples varies from 313.61±6.81 Bqkg-1 to 472.63±8.36 Bqkg-1 with mean value of 384.672±7.52 Bqkg-1. 40K varies from 374.85±7.45 Bqkg-1 to 478.55±8.41 Bqkg-1 with average value of 425.51±7.93 Bqkg-1from corn samples. The mean transfer factor for 238U, 232Th and 40K was obtained as 0.73, 0.62 and 1.13 respectively. The mean values for the Radium equivalent, absorbed dose, annual effective dose, and excess lifetime cancer risk from soil are 96.75 Bqkg-1, 47.05 nGyh-1, 0.06 mSvy-1, 0.20×10-3 correspondingly [values from corn are 69.83 Bqkg-1, 35.04 nGyh-1, 0.04 mSvy-1, 0.15×10-3 respectively]. These values clearly showed, the radiation doses exposed to Akwa Ibomites through the consumption of corn cultivated in these areas and inhalation of soil poses no effect to their health. Therefore, there is no radiological risk of ingestion.
Village credit institution: Does business risk effect on profitability?
Authors: Putu Sri Arta Jaya Kusuma  , Intan Maulyda
Published: December 2023

Profitability is a ratio to assess the company's ability to seek profit. Every company is certainly competing to make a profit. The purpose of this study was to determine the significance of credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk partially affecting profitability at Village Credit Institutions in Denpasar District. The sample used in the study was 11 Village Credit Institutions with multiple linear regression analysis methods. The results showed that credit risk had a negative and significant effect on the profitability of the Village Credit Institution in South Denpasar District. Liquidity risk has a positive and significant effect on the profitability of the Village Credit Institution in South Denpasar District. Operational risk has a negative and significant effect on the profitability of the Village Credit Institution in South Denpasar District. Credit risk, liquidity risk and operational risk have a significant effect on the profitability of the Village Credit Institution in South Denpasar District.
MENINGKATKAN PENGUASAAN KOSAKATA SISWA MENGGUNAKAN FLASHCARD PADA SISWA KELAS 2 MI TARBIYATUL HUDA DESA SENDANGDUWUR
Authors: Nabilah Ufairoh Rozana , Sholichah Nimas Maratul , Maulidiyah Ismi , Suwandi Suwandi
Published: December 2023

Penguasaan kosakata adalah aspek kritis dalam proses belajar mengajar bahasa, mempengaruhi pemahaman bacaan dan kemampuan berkomunikasi siswa. Program kerja ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan penguasaan kosakata siswa kelas 2 Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) Tarbiyatul Huda Desa Sendangduwur melalui penggunaan flashcard. Program ini dilaksanakan dalam konteks KKN dengan fokus pada pengembangan metode belajar yang inovatif dan efektif. Metode pengajaran menggunakan flashcard dirancang dengan mempertimbangkan konteks pendidikan MI dan karakteristik siswa kelas 2. Flashcard disusun dengan kata-kata relevan dan gambar yang sesuai dengan kehidupan sehari-hari dan kurikulum sekolah. Selain itu, program ini memadukan elemen-elemen kreatif dan interaktif untuk memperkaya pengalaman belajar siswa. Dengan demikian, penggunaan flashcard sebagai metode pengajaran alternatif di MI Tarbiyatul Huda Desa Sendangduwur telah terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan penguasaan kosakata siswa kelas 2. Program ini memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap pendidikan bahasa di tingkat dasar, membuka peluang untuk pengembangan lebih lanjut dan peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran bahasa di MI Tarbiyatul Huda sendangduwur.
PRESUMED CONSENT ATAS TINDAKAN MEDIS BERISIKO TINGGI PADA KEGAWATDARURATAN : PERSPEKTIF UU NOMOR 17 TAHUN 2023
Authors: Baroto SP AK Wisnu
Published: December 2023

Pasien harus memberikan informed consent sebelum dilakukannya tindakan medis pada situasi biasa, tetapi hal tersebut tidak berlaku pada situasi gawat darurat dan sebagai gantinya adalah presumed consent. Dokter seringkali melakukan tindakan medis berisiko tinggi pada pasien gawat darurat. Presumed consent atas tindakan tersebut tidak diakui berdasar Undang-Undang Nomor 17 tahun 2023 tentang Kesehatan. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis perspektif undang-undang tersebut atas tindakan medis berisiko tinggi dalam kasus gawat darurat. Metode dalam penelitian ini yuridif normatif. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa presumed consent atas tindakan medis berisiko tinggi dalam situasi gawat darurat belum jelas diatur dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 17 tahun 2023. Namun demikian, dokter dapat menggunakan pertimbangan bahwa tindakan medis dilakukan berdasarkan kepentingan terbaik pasien (Pasal 293 ayat (10)), dokter ada kewajiban menolong pasien gawat darurat (Pasal 275 ayat (1)), dokter yang bekerja sesuai standar dilindungi hukum (Pasal 273 ayat (1)) dan dokter dibebaskan dari tuntutan ganti rugi (Pasal 275 ayat (1)).

 

Kata Kunci : presumed consent, tindakan berisiko tinggi, kasus gawat darurat
Effects of Salvia Tomentosa Ointment on Dermal Wound Healing in a Rabbit Model
Authors: DEMİR Mehmet Mustafa , İPEK Volkan , TUTUN Hidayet , ÇINAR Harun , AYÖZGER Leyla Elif Özgü
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the wound healing activity of an ointment containing the hydroethanolic extract of Salvia Tomentosa (S. tomentosa)
in a dermal wound model using rabbits. Ointments with concentrations of 2.5% (w/v) and 5% (w/v) were prepared using the hydroethanolic
extracts of S. tomentosa. An in vivo excisional wound model was embloyed with New Zealand rabbits (n = 35) to assess the wound healing
activity of these ointments. Rabbits were randomly divided into five experimental groups: negative (received no treatment), vehicle (received
only the ointment vehicle), positive control (treated with Fitokrem®), and those treated with 2.5% (w/v) and 5% (w/v) S. tomentosa ointments.
Wound diameters were measured using calipers on the 4th, 8th, and 14th days, and histopathological examinations were conducted on the 3rd,
7th, and 14th days of treatment. The total phenolic content of the S. tomentosa hydroethanolic extract was determined to be 61.52 ± 2.33 μg of
Gallic Acid Equivalents per mg of dry plant material. The total phenolic content and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging activity
of the hydroethanolic extract of Salvia tomentosa were determined spectrophotometrically. In terms of wound closure, both
2.5% and 5% S. tomentosa ointments demonstrated wound healing activity comparable to that of Fitokrem®. In conclusion, S. tomentosa exibits a
positive effect on dermal wound healing in rabbits.
Investigation of Textural And Surface Chemical Properties of Some Animal Bones
Authors: CAN GÜZEL Barış
Published: December 2023

The aim of the study is to examine the textural structure and organic functional groups of horse-donkey, cow, dog, and sheep bones by nitrogen
gas adsorption-desorption and Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopic methods, respectively. For this purpose, textural
properties such as BET (Brunauer-Emmett-Teller) surface area, total pore volume, average pore diameter, and surface organic functional
groups were determined by nitrogen gas adsorption/desorption at -196 oC and FT-IR spectral analysis methods, respectively. It was observed
that the nitrogen gas adsorption isotherms obtained from the BET analysis results were similar to Type-V, which indicates that they have a
mesoporous and/or macroporous textural structure, in the IUPAC nitrogen gas isotherm classification. In addition, it was determined from
the FT-IR analysis results that they mainly contain organic functional groups such as amine, alcohol, carboxylic acid, ester, ether.
Finite Element Analysis of Strengthening Method Using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer in Tensile Zones of Historical Domed Structures: Edirnekapi Mihrimah Sultan Mosque Dome
Authors: ÖZ Hatice , SOYLUK Asena
Published: December 2023

Historic buildings are remarkable monuments that carry cultural traces and heritage from the past to the present and from the present to the past in terms of historical sustainability. These assets worthy of preservation should be restored and strengthened under certain intervention criteria for the continuity of cultural accumulation. Although historical masonry buildings exhibit a very rigid performance under vertical loads, their tensile strength against lateral loads such as seismic forces created by earthquakes is low. Domes, an important architectural element of masonry buildings, are likely to be damaged under the influence of seismic forces. The retrofitting analyses were performed with CFRP and GFRP in the dome tensile zones and readings were made on the Modulus of Elasticity. Since Edirnekapı Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is a structure sensitive to seismic force due to its location and the earthquakes experienced by the structure, it was deemed suitable for finite element model analysis.
Afet Sonrası Toplanma Alanlarının Mevcut Durumunun İrdelenmesi: Malatya Kent Merkezi Örneği
Authors: GÜNAYDIN Ahmet Salih , ŞAHİN İbrahim Kürşat
Published: December 2023

Ülkemiz tarihsel süreç içerisinde birçok afet ile karşı karşıya kalmıştır. İnsanlar afet sonrası yaşadığı korku ve şoku atlatabilecekleri, temel ihtiyaçlarını karşılayabileceği, iletişim imkânı sunan, herkes için ulaşılabilir olan ve yeterli kapasiteye sahip, iyi tasarlanmış afet sonrası toplanma alanlarına ihtiyaç olduğu bir gerçektir. Dolayısıyla çalışmanın amacı, Malatya kentsel çekirdek sınırlar içerisinde bulunan afet sonrası toplanma alanlarını, literatür taraması sonucunda elde edilen kriterler eşliğinde değerlendirilerek, yeterliliklerin ortaya konulmasıdır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda çalışmada öncelikle ulusal ve uluslararası literatür taraması yapılarak afet sonrası toplanma alanları değerlendirebilmek için kriterler belirlenmiştir. Bu kriterler arasından, uzaklık ve erişilebilirlik ile ana yol bağlantılı lığını belirleye bilmek için mekân dizim yönteminden yararlanılmıştır. Kapasite hesabı ise toplanma alanının yüzölçümünün kişi başına düşmesi gereken 2,5 m² ye bölünmesi ile elde edilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucunda, kentsel çekirdek sınırları içerisinde bulunan 10 afet sonrası toplanma alanı içerisinde sadece Abdullah Gül Parkının kriterleri karşıladığı, geri kalan toplanma alanlarının ise kriterleri karşılamadığı belirlenmiştir.
Afet Atık Yönetimine İlişkin Uluslararası Yazının Bibliyometrik Analizi
Authors: YANILMAZ Zeynep , TAVŞAN Filiz
Published: December 2023

Çalışma, afet atık yönetimine ilişkin bilimsel literatürün günümüze değin geldiği noktayı ortaya koyma hedefiyle bibliyometrik yöntemle kurgulanmıştır. Bu amaçla Web of Science veri tabanında “disaster” ve “waste management” anahtar kelimeleriyle yıl, bilim dalı ve eser türü sınırlaması olmadan yapılan taramada 415 yayına ulaşılmıştır. Bu eserlerin yayın yılı, dili, en çok yayınlandığı ülke ve kuruluşlar, tarandığı indeksler, yayınlandığı dokümanlar, en çok eseri bulunan yazarlar, ortak yazar analizi, yazarların atıf analizi, ülkelerin atıf analizi, kurumların atıf analizi ve anahtar sözcük analizleri bibliyometrik olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Buna göre yapılan çalışmaların 2008 yılından sonra artış gösterdiği, Çin ve Amerika’nın konuya ilişkin en çok yayın sahibi ülkeler olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Li (10), Cheng (7) ve Thompson (7) bu alanda en çok yayın üreten yazarlardır. Vanapalli vd.’nin (2021) “Challenges and strategies for effective plastic waste management during and post COVID-19 pandemic” başlıklı makalesi 269 atıfla en çok atıf alan yayın olmuştur.
Planet-Centric Service Design: How planetary perspectives will move organisations forward
Authors: Huber Samuel
Published: December 2023

With the growing importance of service design comes great
responsibility. Our practice must once again remember its
roots and find the courage to apply a truly holistic perspective.
One that not only creates value for humans and their organisations,
but the planet as a whole.
Reconnecting with our Roots in Evolving Design Practice: The imperative for change
Authors: Szebeko Deborah
Published: December 2023

Designers are standing at a critical crossroads, compelled to
reshape both their practices and mindsets. As we navigate an era
riddled with unparalleled environmental and societal challenges,
the call to expand our horizons and adopt a more holistic design
approach grows increasingly urgent.
¿Matronas asesinas, brujas o posesas? (Un comentario a Livio 8.18)
Authors: Guzmán Almagro Alejandra
Published: December 2023

Este trabajo se centra en un pasaje del libro octavo del Ab urbe condita de Tito Livio. En él se describe el envenenamiento de un grupo de ciudadanos por parte de un gran número de matronas sucedido en el año 331 a.C. El incidente resultó insólito por ser culpables las matronas de grandes familias, y fue percibido como una amenaza, por lo que se resolvió tratarlo como un prodigio y se realizó un ritual colectivo de purificación. El texto resulta interesante tanto desde el punto de vista narrativo, pues el autor opta por la ambigüedad a la hora de relatar los hechos, como por los datos que pueden extraerse acerca de la legislación romana contra las veneficae y la concepción de la mujer “subversiva” en la antigua Roma.
Conversaciones con María José Hidalgo de la Vega: en torno al poder, los poderes femeninos y las mujeres poderosas del mundo antiguo
Authors: Cid López Rosa , Martinez Lopez Candida
Published: December 2023

Entre quienes son especialistas de la Historia Antigua y de los estudios his- tóricos de las mujeres de laAntigüedad, el nombre de María José Hidalgo de la Vega evoca siempre a una pionera, por haber sido una de lasprimeras catedráticas de esta especialidad en la Universidad española, por su compromiso con el femi- nismo y por sus trabajos sobre las mujeres poderosas del Imperio romano, como refleja su biografía sobre Zenobia, reina de Palmira, de reciente publicación. Su trayectoria académica y personal representa, sin duda, a toda una generación de historiadoras que se formaron en la España tardo-franquista, en un contexto de profundastransformaciones sociales y políticas determinantes a la hora de plantear el estudio del pasado desde el compromisosocial con el presente y con las mujeres. Nacida en Málaga, María José Hidalgo de la Vega se trasladó a Granada para cursar sus estudios de licenciatura en Filología Clásica, fue alumna y discípula de Marcelo Vigil, prestigioso profesor, que trajo a la España de los años sesenta y setenta las visiones propias de la HistoriaSocial, totalmente novedosas en ese momento. Fallecido prematuramente, fue su marido y padre de su única hija, Lucía, y marcó indudablemente su interés por las sociedades del Mediterráneo antiguo y la literatura latina. Muy pronto, sin haber cumplido losveinticinco años, abandonó tierras andaluzas para fijar su residencia en Salamanca, dónde se jubiló tras una intensa biografía académica. De su implicación en la vida de la Univer- sidad, ha de señalarse que fue vicerrectora, decana, directora de Departamento y de la revista, Studia Historica. Historia Antigua, además de participar en otras múltiples actividades. Era importante esta dedicación en momentos de cambios y transformaciones de la Universidad española en la etapa de la transición. A la vez, desarrolló una brillante carrerainvestigadora, como revelan sus numerosas publi- caciones, que continúan en la actualidad, claramenterelacionadas con la Historia Social, pero en las que poco a poco ha ido incorporando las aportaciones de los estudios culturales y siempre ligadas a sus indagaciones sobre el poder, la política y la religión, dónde fue incorporando las mujeres y el género. La coordinación del grupo de investigación Epirus es también una clara muestra de su capacidad para organizar equipos y proyectos, facilitando el trabajo de los colegas cercanos, sus discípulos y discípulas.
Chinese EFL teachers’ desire to attend professional development programs: Exploring the role of job satisfaction and organizational commitment
Authors: QI JIAMING , DERAKHSHAN ALI
Published: December 2023

The influence of teachers’ inner forces and factors in professional development (PD) has been highlighted in the past decades. However, little is written about the interplay of English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ desires to attend PD programs and their perceived job satisfaction and organizational commitment. To fill this gap, this study used three questionnaires to inspect the relationships among these three constructs. It also aimed to showcase whether Chinese EFL teachers’ desire to attend PD programs is predicted by their job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Adopting a random sampling technique, a sample of 357 EFL teachers was recruited from different colleges and universities in China. The results of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and correlation analysis revealed a positive and strong correlation between teachers’ job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and their desire to attend PD programs. Moreover, it was found that both job satisfaction and organizational commitment could collectively predict around 73% of changes in teachers’ desire to attend PD programs. The results are discussed and implications for the theory and practice of second/foreign language (L2) education in light of psycho-affective factors are enlisted.
FUNDING INFORMATION. This work was supported by “Jiangsu Provincial Social Science Fund of China” (Grant No.: 22ZWD001).