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Hardiness and quality of life in NAFLD patients: pilot study
Authors: Skurat Kateryna
Published: January 2024

Background. The prevalence of NAFLD in the general population is approximately 20-30% in Western countries and 5-18% in Asia. NAFLD consists of a range of liver diseases, ranging from simple deposition of fat in the liver (steatosis; called nonalcoholic fatty liver or NAFLD) to steatosis with associated hepatocyte lesions (NASH). Importantly, NASH, in turn, can lead to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and, in some cases, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of the study. The purpose of the study: to increase the effectiveness of treatment of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by optimizing lifestyle with psycho-corrective effects. Research methods. The study is conducted based on the gastroenterology department of the Center for Innovative Medical Technologies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. As of September 2021, a total of 23 patients with the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease aged 37 to 58 years (mean age 46.5 years) were examined, including 11 men (47.8%) and 12 women (52.2%). The initial survey and testing of patients are carried out on days 1-3 of admission to the hospital. The following methods were used in the study: "10 words" by AR Luria, Schulte tables, SRRS (Holmes and Ray scale), S. Muddy's vitality questionnaire, modified by D.A. Leontieva, SF-36 (Medical Outcomes Study Short Form). Results. In all interviewed patients, the level of cognitive functioning was at a satisfactory level. The level of both the actual viability and its subscale in most respondents was within the average. All respondents, without exception, had a moderate risk of developing the disease due to life events, which is of some concern. However, further research is likely to provide more information and an opportunity to confirm or refute the hypothesis formed at this stage of the study. According to the results of the assessment of the quality of life of patients, slightly less than half of the respondents (47.8%) have a reduced level of quality of life. Conclusions. The results presented in the article are another confirmation of the relevance and necessity of research aimed at identifying influencing factors and means to improve quality of life and the formation of a healthy internal picture of the disease of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Basic skills of psychosocial support
Authors: Shablevska Tetiana
Published: January 2024

This text is the theses for the qualifying graduation thesis on the topic "Basic skills of psychosocial support". The following is devoted to the effectiveness of teaching basic psychosocial skills in humans.
Sleeping Disorders due to the Distress of War
Authors: Moroziuk Kateryna
Published: January 2024

Topicality. With the start of the full-scale invasion of russia in Ukraine, sleeping disorders are becoming more and more widespread among the civil population – frequent air alarms at night, shelling of the civil areas, everyday loud sounds that are now perceived in a different way - these all cause sleeping disorders. Studies of the US researchers [1] prove that sleeping disorders, such as insomnia, short-term sleep, and nightmares in particular, are common at the time of military actions. This has an impact on people’s health and well-being by reducing muscular strength and impairing the nervous and cardiovascular systems. For many people involved in armed conflicts (servicemen, civilians living within the area of active combat actions, people under constant threat of air attacks, etc.) sleeping disorders last for many more years after and can have a considerable impact on their ability to reintegrate in society and have a normal life after war. As of today, there is little research in Ukraine which would describe sleeping disorders and sleep quality deterioration in the civilian population in wartime, features of sleep in wartime, and their correlation with psychopathological phenomena, such as anxiety and depression. Also, there is insufficient research of projected functional changes in the population emerging as a result of sleep-wake cycle disorders. All these define the topicality of this research. Aim of the research. The research aims to explore sleep quality deterioration in the civilian population living in Ukraine in wartime and identify correlation between sleep quality deterioration and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Methodology of the research. The clinical objects of the research are 103 respondents. In addition to the social demography method of study, the research made use of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Quality of Life Scale (© by O. Chaban), as well as the methods of statistical data processing using the CORREL function in Excel tables. Results. In the course of the research it has been discovered that ⅔ of the respondents living in Ukraine in wartime show sleeping disorders of different severity. Positive direct medium-degree correlation has been established between sleep quality deterioration and elevated anxiety levels. The given research contains optimized recommendations for medical and psychological consultations aimed at improving sleep quality at the time of crisis and dealing with negative consequences of sleeping disorders.
Primary chronic pain as a somatization of distress
Authors: Burdeinyi Andrii , Stashenko Stanislav
Published: January 2024

Relevance. The direct functional significance of pain is to signal the action of a stimulus, damage to the integrity of the organism or its individual structures. A number of scientists have approached the study of pain as a physiological defense mechanism, during which we understand the principles of its emergence, course, localization, and ways to overcome pain sensations through pharmacological, physical, and instrumental methods. However, the problem of pain arises when the physiological substrate is absent or does not correspond to the strength or duration of the manifestation. This is where we can talk about pain of a psychogenic nature, which despite a number of studies that are currently underway, still remains difficult to treat. Objective. To improve the effectiveness of medical-psychological assistance by studying the nature and patterns of pain syndrome in patients with primary chronic pain with subsequent psycho-correction and the use of psychotherapeutic interventions. Methods. The study design was a monocentric randomized controlled trial with parallel groups. The study involved 14 individuals with primary chronic pain syndrome, which corresponded to ethical and deontological norms according to the principles set out in the Helsinki Declaration. The tools used in the study included the SPAASMS subjective pain assessment scale, the somatic symptoms questionnaire (SSS-8), the Bass-Darky aggressiveness and hostility level questionnaire (BDHI), as well as the Chaban O.S. quality of life assessment scale (CQLS). Results. At the completion of the study, a statistically significant difference was observed for all clinical parameters between the experimental and control groups. Comparison of the values of the scale in the experimental group on days 1 and 42 demonstrated statistically significant changes in all four indicators. However, this study reveals a limited sample, which in turn allows for expanding the sample size and investigating the phenomenon of applied interventions in future pilot studies, as the primary results provide a qualitative and positive trend in reducing the effects and impact of primary chronic pain, as well as improving the quality of life indicator. Conclusions. The results of this study confirm the effectiveness of psychological interventions, as well as psychological interventions for reducing the subjective sensation of pain syndrome, symptoms of somatization, aggressive and hostile reactions, and improving the quality of life in individuals suffering from primary chronic pain.
Somatic depression: medical and psychological support
Authors: Hapon Anastasiia
Published: January 2024

Various disorders of the affective sphere of the psyche are one of the most frequently diagnosed forms of mental pathology. As medical practice shows, hidden depression occupies a significant share among somatized mental disorders. Despite the large number and volume of research, the problem of somatized depression is one of the most difficult in modern psychiatry and medical psychology. Often, primary care physicians do not detect mental disorders in their patients. According to research results, doctors "miss" patients' mental health problems 20-80% of the time. Most patients do not attach due importance to the symptoms they have, devalue them, do not realize the need for proper specialized diagnosis, or engage in self-medication. This is what precedes serious consequences, such as difficulty in diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and the appointment of inappropriate treatment in the form of symptomatic therapy instead of pathogenetic therapy. Currently, depressive disorders are diagnosed in people of working and creative age (20-40 years old), which strengthens the socio-economic significance of the problem of depression detection. The problem of somatized depression is that patients do not complain about any symptoms of depression, but also somatic complaints, which can be manifested, for example, by chronic pain in various organs and systems, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system, or sleep disturbance, remain despite the presence of drug treatment in the form of analgesics, barbiturates, cardiac glycosides, etc. The purpose of the work: to investigate the features and essence of masked depression, its influence on the development of somatic symptoms, exhaustion depression, its prevention, and methods of combating it. Research methods: clinical material for the study was 35 respondents aged 18 to 50 years. In addition to the socio-demographic study, the following were used: the Beck Depression Scale, which makes it possible to determine the presence of depression in a person and the degree of its severity, and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS). Examination results. During the work, according to the results of the survey, it was established that 16 people have no depressive symptoms, 10 people have a mild degree of depression (sub-depression), which corresponds to 10-15 points, 3 people have a moderate level of depression, which is expressed in 16-19 points, 6 interviewees have depression of moderate severity (pronounced depression corresponding to 20-29 points) and no persons with a severe level of depression were found.
Anxiety and sleep disorders: possibilities of combined phytotherapy
Authors: Chaban Oleh , Sinkevich Inna
Published: January 2024

According to the WHO, the number of people suffering from anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, and depression is increasing every year, especially in low-income countries, where life expectancy is increasing dramatically, and with it the incidence of mental disorders [1, 2]. Anxiety disorders are the most common group of mental illnesses together with sleep disorders and astheno-neurotic syndrome [3]. Anxiety accompanies the course of many mental and somatic diseases [4]. It usually appears early in life, causes cumulative damage, and can contribute to depression, substance abuse, and other adverse outcomes [5]. Sleep disturbances and anxiety are frequent competing or synergistic symptoms. The onset and development of these conditions are often interrelated. In addition, these conditions often correlate with the appearance and course of other disorders - such as depression, dementia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Long-term, uncorrected disturbances of circadian rhythms lead to clinically significant distress and cause mental, physical, social, professional, educational, or other functional impairments [6].
Predictors, descriptors and components of emotional burnout in psychiatrics during the war: interrelationships, complex and mathematical models of development and prognosis
Authors: Levin Taras
Published: January 2024

The aim of the work was to identify predictors, descriptors and components of emotional burnout (EB) in psychiatrists during the war, to understand the interrelationships between them as a basis for building therapeutic approaches to the prevention and elimination of EB manifestations in this contingent. Contingent and research methods. The study sample, which was formed in compliance with the principles of biomedical ethics and based on informed consent, consisted of 120 psychiatrists who worked in the city of Kyiv in the period from February 24, 2022, during 2022. The criterion for stratification of the examined into groups was the presence and severity manifestations of professional maladjustment (PM) in psychiatrists, which reflected the level of their EB. According to the obtained results, the examinees were divided into three groups: the first group, OG1 – 30.8% (37 people) – doctors without signs of PM, and a low level of EB; the second group, OG2 – 47.5% (57 people) – persons with signs of PM, and a moderate level of EB; the third group, OG3 – 21.7% (26 people) – respondents with clinically defined and pronounced PM, and a high level of EB. Clinical-psychopathological, psychometric and psychodiagnostic research methods were used to assess the state of the parameters that make up the components of EB. Statistical analysis of the obtained results was performed using the non-parametric Mann-Whitney test (determination of differences) and the method of Spearman's rank correlations (estimation of correlations). The results. In the genesis of the development and progression of EB in psychiatrists during the war, the personal, psychopathological, psychosocial, professional and emotional-interpersonal indicators of their life activities are involved.
The Evidence-based verification of the possibilities of etio-pathogenetic diagnosis of psychosomatic pathology using the trance method of "root cause" #Reavisia: Oleg Katostrovskii
Authors: Katostrovsky Oleg
Published: January 2024

The short report presents cases showing the possibilities of diagnosing the causes of the development of psychosomatic conditions and psychiatric pathology using the Reavisia "root cause" method - the author's approach of regressive trance.
The Anxiety as a risk factor of endothelial dysfunction in young females during Russian-Ukrainian War
Authors: Tyravska Yuliya , Savchenko Oleksandr , Lyzogub Viktor , Talabko Yuliia
Published: January 2024

This text is the abstract of the VI Scientific and practical conference with international participation "Psychosomatic Medicine: science and practice" which took place on November 2-3, 2023 in Kyiv on the Mediamed portal.
The Influence of Social Comparison Orientation on Attitudinal Loyalty, Brand Happiness, and Willingness to Purchase a Masstige Brand
Authors: Fridian Rachman Tri , Burhanudin Burhanudin
Published: January 2024

Individuals often compare themselves to others because of the rise of social media, which can make them want to buy something like a luxury brand. However, reaching luxury brand will be difficult because in addition to the high price, the product is also made in limited quantities. Therefore, masstige brand is an alternative that companies can use. This study aims to determine the effect of social comparison orientation on willingness to purchase masstige brands and their impact on attitudinal loyalty and brand happiness. In this study, there were 211 participants. Structured equation modeling was used to analyze data. The results of analysis show social comparison orientation has an impact on willingness to purchase a masstige brand, resulting in attitudinal loyalty and brand happiness.
The Effect of Harmonious Passion on Work Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction through Work-Life Enrichment Among Entrepreneurs
Authors: Tanoto Sherly Rosalina , Liko Raynard , Gunawan Kenny Laurence
Published: January 2024

Becoming a successful entrepreneur requires passion. Although there has been much research on passion, little has explored the role of passion in work-life enrichment and, in particular, its impact on entrepreneurial life and job satisfaction. This study aimed to examine the influence of harmonious passion on job satisfaction and life satisfaction through work-life enrichment among entrepreneurs. The research method used in this study is quantitative. The total number of respondents was 310 entrepreneurs. The sampling technique used was a purposive sampling technique with data collection methods in the form of a questionnaire. The results of the study show that harmonious passion has a direct effect on job satisfaction with work-life enrichment. However, harmonious passion has no direct impact on life satisfaction. Indirectly, harmonious passion influences job satisfaction and life satisfaction through work-life enrichment. This research adds to the existing body of knowledge by demonstrating that entrepreneurs’ work-life enrichment can mediate the relationships between harmonious passion and work and life satisfactions. Moreover, it also addresses a notable gap in entrepreneurial passion research, particularly in non-Western, emerging contexts, and represents the inaugural investigation of this subject matter in Indonesia.
Path Analysis of the Work Environment and Motivation on Loyalty with Job Satisfaction as Intervening Variables
Authors: Firdaus Rhendy Akhmad , Pasaribu Popy Navita
Published: January 2024

Today's business competition requires organizations to be able to have employees who can be competitive in all fields, motivation and a comfortable work environment can be factors that can lead to loyalty to job satisfaction in order to achieve organizational goals. The method of this study is purposive sample and data collection by distributing questionnaires to several government agencies and private institutions. We analyzed with quantitatively using the test of validity, reliability and the path analysis method. The research show all of the item of question is valid and show that there is a direct significant effect of work environment and motivation on job satisfaction; directly there is no significant effect of the Work Environment on Loyalty; there is a direct significant effect of motivation on loyalty; there is a direct significant effect of job satisfaction on loyalty; indirectly the work environment through job satisfaction has a significant influence on loyalty and indirectly motivation through job satisfaction has a significant influence on work loyalty.
Culture and Entrepreneurial Orientation in Generation Z with Gender as a Mediating Variable
Authors: Octavia Ade , Zulfanetti Zulfanetti , Sriayudha Yayuk
Published: January 2024

Entrepreneurial orientation should develop as an integral part of strengthening entrepreneurial character. Generation Z, with different gender and culture, has distinct characteristics in terms of entrepreneurship. This study aims to analyze the following: (1) How culture and gender influence entrepreneurial orientation in the group of people who belong to Generation Z and (2) How gender can mediate the influence of culture and entrepreneurial orientation in Generation Z. The population of this study consists of the age group included in Generation Z, with a research sample of 200 respondents. This study used a probability sampling technique for data collection, using questionnaires as research tools. Data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM/PLS). The results of this study expected to contribute to the theoretical implications for other researchers in related fields. The research findings show that there is an influence of culture and gender on entrepreneurial orientation. However, there is no influence of culture on gender. In addition, gender variables cannot mediate the relationship between culture and entrepreneurial orientation.
Psychological Welfare on Organizational Commitment in Insurance Agents through Turnover Intention
Authors: Ilhammuddin Ilhammuddin , Adnyana I Made
Published: January 2024

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of job satisfaction and mental health on welfare partially and to formulate company policies related to agent turnover intention for company progress. The research used Analysis of Moment Structure-Structural Equation Modeling (AMOS-SEM) using 150 samples. The research findings show that job withdrawal, as opposed to job satisfaction and mental health, has a direct, beneficial, and large effect on intention to leave. In addition, well-being has a direct, significant, and beneficial effect on intentions to migrate. Meanwhile, the effect of work engagement on organizational commitment is negligible and direct. Meanwhile, Job Satisfaction has a negative and insignificant direct impact on well-being, a large psychological impact on organizational commitment.
Locus of Control Mediates Financial Attitudes, Knowledge, and Income effects on Millenial Financial Management Behavior in DKI Jakarta
Authors: Turnip Margareta , Krisnandi Herry
Published: January 2024

The millennial generation is capable of working and is already making money. However, a person's capacity for managing money is crucial, and this is connected to their finance knowledge. In this study, we investigate the effects of financial attitude, financial knowledge, and financial conduct on financial management behavior and locus of control, as well as the role of locus of control in mediating these associations. The study's sample included the following 220 millennials between the ages of 25 and 40 who were employed in the DKI Jakarta Province made up the sample for this study. The results of this study demonstrate that financial management behavior is highly influenced by financial attitude, financial knowledge, and income. Additionally, there is no obvious connection between locus of control and financial management practices. This study also discovered that income, financial knowledge, and financial attitude all significantly affect locus of control, but that locus of control is unable to mitigate the effects of these factors on financial management behavior.
Índice de Calidad del Suelo Bajo Sistemas Agropecuarios en el Bosque Seco Tropical-Colombia
Authors: Contreras-Santos José Luis , Martinez-Atencia Judith , Rodriguez-Vitola José Luis , Barragán-Hernandez Wilson , Garrido-Pineda Jeyson , Falla-Guzman Cindy Katherine
Published: January 2024

En las últimas décadas, la creciente demanda de alimentos, asociada al aumento demográfico conllevó a la transformación de áreas boscosas o ecosistemas naturales en tierras de producción agropecuaria. El uso de índices de calidad de suelo permite mejor comprensión del nivel de degradación o mejoría que puede tener el suelo bajo diferentes sistemas agropecuarios, lo que favorece la toma de decisiones y la selección de prácticas de gestión sostenibles. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el índice de calidad de suelo (ICS) en diferentes sistemas agropecuarios, como estrategia en la toma de decisiones para la conservación y rehabilitación de los suelos en el caribe colombiano. En los departamentos de Atlántico, Córdoba, Bolívar, Sucre, Cesar y Magdalena, se seleccionaron cuatro sistemas de uso de la tierra: sistema forestal comercial (Forestal), sistemas de praderas de ganadería tradicional (Pr), sistemas Agroforestales con cacao (SAF) y sistemas silvopastoriles (SSP); en cada uno se evaluaron variables físicas, químicas y biológicas del suelo con el fin de calcular los ICS. La implementación de SSP favoreció la acumulación de materia orgánica y capacidad de intercambio catiónico (CIC), entre 25 y 29% más que los sistemas monocultivo forestal y Pr. La diversidad biológica del suelo fue mayor dentro de los sistemas asociados con especies arbóreas. La CIC fue el indicador de suelo de mayor relevancia en la construcción del índice, con un aporte de entre 34.7 al 41.2% del valor total del ICS. El conjunto mínimo de datos seleccionados estuvo conformado por CIC, resistencia mecánica a la compactación, porcentaje de arena (A), orden isóptera, pH y contenido de fósforo. El sistema de uso de suelo con mayor ICS fue SAF (0.77), seguido de SSP (0.66). La inclusión de especies arbóreas dentro de los sistemas de producción mejora la calidad del suelo, aumentando la captura de carbono en el suelo en más de 19% dentro de SSP.
Mapa Textural de Zonas Productoras de Caña de Azúcar del Departamento de Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Authors: Choque-Conde Esteban , Mercado-Ríos Hans Franklin , Choque-Conde Porfirio
Published: January 2024

La región del norte Integrado del departamento de Santa Cruz, Bolivia, se constituye una zona agroindustrial importante para la producción y transformación de la caña de azúcar en derivados de alcohol, azúcar y etanol; donde, la superficie destinada a la producción de este cultivo se encuentra en plena expansión geográfica. Por consiguiente, el objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la clase textural de los suelos con fines de producción intensiva y de futura expansión, siendo los municipios de mayor interés Portachuelo, Montero, Warnes, Saavedra, Mineros, Fernández Alonso, Colpa Bélgica y San Pedro. La clasificación de la textura del suelo se basó en los lineamientos del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA) y la confección del mapa de textura se realizó mediante el modelo geoestadístico de Kriging ordinaria. En el área de estudio se recolectaron 459 muestras de suelo, mismas que permitieron la clasificación en nueve clases texturales, de las 12 establecidas por USDA, de las cuales, 3% perteneció a los tipo de suelos ligeros (arena, franco arenoso), 77% a suelos medios (franco arenoso, franco, franco limoso y limo) y 20% a suelos pesados (franco arcilloso arcillo, franco arcilloso, franco arcilloso limoso, arcillo arenoso, arcillo limoso y arcilloso), identificado según el soporte bibliográfico, los suelos de textura media son los más aptos para el cultivo de la caña de azúcar. En consecuencia, en el área geográfica estudiada predominan los suelos con dichas condiciones texturales (franco arenoso = 115, franco arenoso = 86 y franco limoso = 153) ocupando un área geográfica mayor que los municipios en cuestión.
Las Turberas de Altura del Parque Nacional Tapantí en Costa Rica: Caracterización e Importancia del Suelo Turboso
Authors: Gastezzi-Arias Paola , Alvarado-García Virginia , Pérez-Quezada Jorge
Published: January 2024

En las tierras altas de Costa Rica existen formaciones ecológicas que han sido poco estudiadas como el páramo y las turberas. Las turberas en Costa Rica se ubican mayormente en el Parque Nacional Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte en la Cordillera de Talamanca. El objetivo de esta investigación fue caracterizar la vegetación y el suelo de las turberas de altura con el fin de aportar información científica sobre estos ecosistemas para futuras investigaciones. Se tomaron muestras de suelo en cuatro turberas (T1, T2, T3 y T4) a diferentes profundidades (20, 30 y 60 cm), en un gradiente que van desde los 2400 a 3100 m de altitud. Se realizaron análisis físicos y químicos del suelo en el laboratorio del CIA-UCR y se describió la vegetación de las turberas. Los suelos en las turberas corresponden al orden histosol con una textura franco-arenosa, que predominan en zonas frías y pantanosas. El porcentaje de carbono y materia orgánica fue alto en la T3 con 32.90 y 47.05% respectivamente, mientras que la relación C/N fue mayor en T1 con una relación de 22.3%. Los sitios con mayor similitud fueron T2 y T4 en un 99%. La caracterización de la vegetación estuvo representada por plantas vasculares, briófitos en especial del género Sphagnum y líquenes que contribuyen a la formación del suelo turboso. Las turberas son eficientes en acumular carbono en el suelo debido a la materia orgánica que se acumula. La falta de estudios dificulta la comparación de los resultados de este estudio. Se espera que esta investigación sea un aporte valioso para la ciencia, y para consolidar la conservación de la poca extensión de turberas de altura con las que cuenta el país.
Efecto de la Relación Nitrato: Amonio en Solanum nigrescens Mart. & Gal.
Authors: Alcántara-Nazario Ángel Osvaldo , Sandoval-Villa Manuel , Alcántar-González Gabriel , García-Esteva Antonio , Peralta-Sánchez María Guadalupe
Published: January 2024

La presente investigación se realizó en un invernadero del Colegio de Posgraduados (CP), Campus Montecillo, ubicado en el municipio de Texcoco, Estado de México, de enero a diciembre de 2022, con el objetivo de investigar la respuesta de la hierbamora (Solanum nigrescens Mart. & Gal.) a cuatro niveles de la relación nitrato:amonio (100:0, 75:25, 50:50 y 25:75) respecto a rendimiento de fruto y en variables agronómicas y fisiológicas. El diseño experimental fue completamente al azar, con cuatro tratamientos y nueve repeticiones. Cada unidad experimental consistió de una planta en una maceta de 40 × 40 cm, con 13 L de tezontle como sustrato. La toma de datos de variables morfológicas y fisiológicas se llevó a cabo desde la germinación hasta cosecha. Se realizó una poda de formación a los 50 días después del trasplante. Se analizaron los datos en términos agronómicos, nutricionales y de calidad de frutos. Se evaluó altura, rendimiento, peso fresco y seco de biomasa, sólidos solubles totales, análisis químico de tejido foliar, análisis de iones específicos en extracto celular de hoja y jugo de frutos de hierbamora y concentración de azúcares totales en frutos maduros. Con la relación 75:25 se obtuvieron los mayores valores en biomasa, rendimiento y resultados significativos en la concentración de macronutrientes y micronutrientes en hoja. En azúcares totales en fruto la relación 50:50 obtuvo las mayores concentraciones.
SELF-ACTUALIZATION OF YOUTH IN CONDITIONS OF TRANSITIVITY
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center for Psychological and Interdisciplinary Research, Grebennikova Ol’ga V.
Published: January 2024

The article is about studying the self-actualization of youth in a situation of transitivity. The results of an empirical study (n = 60) showed that the self-actualization of girls is characterized by the presence of values, creativity, orientation in time, autosympathy and sociability. For young people, autonomy, spontaneity and flexibility of communication are important in the self-actualization of personality, orientation in time and the need for cognition do not matter. They are oriented towards freedom and independence, capable of spontaneous behavior. In a situation of transitivity, girls have a high level of need for self-development, and young people do not have an established system of self-development. Statistically significant differences were found between girls and young people only on the self-actualization scales: orientation in time, the need for cognition, and also according to the need for self-development. Girls, unlike young people, have a pronounced orientation in time, i. e. the desire to live in the present, openness to new knowledge and impressions, a high level of need for self-development.
EFFECT OF MOOD LIGHTING ON HUMAN EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIOR
Authors: Honrao Rahul
Published: January 2024

Lighting is a fundamental element in interior design, exerting a profound influence on human emotions and behavior. Mood lighting, in particular, is a specialized form of lighting aimed at crafting specific atmospheres within spaces. This research endeavors to investigate the impact of mood lighting on human emotions and behavior. The study adopts a mixed-methods research design, encompassing a literature review, case studies, and an empirical investigation. The literature review delves into the historical evolution of mood lighting and its various types, elucidating their effects on human emotions and behavior. Through case studies, the paper showcases practical applications of mood lighting across diverse sectors.The heart of this research lies in its empirical study, where findings from a survey administered to 100 participants aged 18 to 65 are presented. This survey evaluates participants' emotional responses and behavioral patterns under different lighting conditions, including bright white light, warm white light, cool white light, and colored lighting. Rigorous statistical analysis techniques, including ANOVA and regression analysis, will be employed to analyze the collected data. The study's results will illuminate the substantial impact of mood lighting on human emotions and behavior, providing valuable insights for professionals like designers, architects, and engineers to effectively utilize mood lighting in crafting desired atmospheres within interior spaces.
Kavramsal Ve Nesnel Bağlamda Sanat Eserinde “Boşluk” Unsuru: Hiçliğin Nesneden Hareketle Tezahürü
Authors: ASLAN Yunus
Published: January 2024

Sanat daima farklı okumalara açık, büyük oranda belirsizliğe sahip uyaranlar ve boşluklar içeren, farklı olasılık alanları açan bir yapıya sahip olmalıdır. Eğer bir eser tek bir yoruma kapanarak tasarlanmış ise o eserin vereceği mesaj verilmiş ve yapıt tamamlanmıştır. Fakat yoruma açık olan ve içeriğinde hem kavramsal hem nesnel olarak boşluklar, belirsizlikler olan bir yapıt, her izleyende farklı kapılar açacak ve yaşamaya devam edecektir. Sanat özne, nesne ve hayal gücü gibi üç ana unsurdan meydana gelmektedir. Özne burada, eserin yapıcısı olan aracıyken, hayal gücü eserin belirleyicisi olan yönlendirici güçtür. Nesnenin ise bahsedilen bu iki unsur aracılığıyla, formunda ve özünde değişimler oluşmaktadır. Boşluk unsuru ise eserin imgesel ve nesnel dengesini sağlamak adına, bu şekillendirici unsurlar tarafından, istenilen oranda yapıt üzerinde sunulmaktadır. Boşluk kullanımı eserin estetik değerini de belirlemekle beraber “boşluk” yapıtta bazen sezgisel olarak, bazen de doğrudan fiziksel olarak verilmektedir. Algılanabilir unsurların haricinde kalan şeyler, zihnimizde “boşluk” olarak anlam bulmaktadır. Bu çalışmayla “boşluk” unsuru, hem “kavram-imge” hem de “nesne-eser” ilişkisi bakımından, sanat özelinde sorgulanmıştır. Varlık-hiçlik ilişkisi, süslemelerde uyum-kompozisyon, Türk sanatı, İslam sanatı, Batı ve çağdaş sanat açısından değerlendirilen “boşluk” unsuru, ayrıca çeşitli sanat eserleri, süsleme unsurları üzerinden kültürel bağlantılar aracılığıyla ele alınmıştır.
MINORITAS MUSLIM MELAYU PATANI: PERJUANGAN HAK DAN IDENTITAS DI THAILAND
Authors: Nurfalina Yuliana
Published: January 2024

Thailand is a country that has a variety of unique characteristics, both in terms of its strategic territorial location and in terms of the various ethnicities of its people. The method that the researcher used in this study was a qualitative descriptive method by conducting a library research, then the researcher also used two historical approaches such as the Social Sciences approach and the Anthropology Approach. This is related to the discussion that the researchers discussed, namely describing a condition or circumstances of society. The aim of this study is to explain the condition of Muslims in Thailand who have the status of a religious minority, especially in the Patani region, as a religious minority, do Patani Malay Muslims get the same rights as religions with majority status such as Buddhism. Then the results of this research state that the condition of Muslims in Thailand, especially the Malay region of Patani, can be marked by the fact that they are left behind in various aspects of life such as politics, economics, education and religion and in the end this situation is what gives rise to protests from Muslims. Malay Patani which resulted in prolonged conflict.
Pengaruh Strategi Pembelajaran Crossword Puzzle (Teka-Teki Silang) Terhadap Hasil Belajar IPA Peserta Didik Kelas IV SDN 46 Cakranegara Tahun Pelajaran 2023/2024
Authors: Qadrifuddin Taufiq Al Ashfahani , Nurhasanah Nurhasanah , Amrullah Lalu Wira Zain
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh strategi pembelajaran Crossword Puzzle (teka-teki silang) terhadap hasil belajar IPA untuk peserta didik kelas IV di SDN 46 Cakranegara. Penelitian ini ialah penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan Quasi Eksperimen Design (eksperimen semu) dengan desain Nonquivalent Control Group Design. populasi dalam penelitian adalah peserta didik kelas IV di SDN 46 Cakranegara yakni 28 peserta didik kelas IV A dan 17 peserta didik kelas IV B. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah Probability Sampling dengan jenis sampel jenuh sehingga didapatkan kelas IVB sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas IVA sebagai kelas kontrol. Teknik pengumpulan data penelitian ini ialah dengan tes (pre-test dan post-test), observasi, lembar angket peserta didik dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yangde digunakan ialah uji normalitas data, uji homogenitas, dan uji hipotesis. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa uji Independen Sample T-Test dengan bantuan SPSS 25 diperoleh nilai thitung sebesar 3,436 sedangkan untuk ttabel pada taraf signifikan 5% dengan drajat kebebasan (dk) = n1 + n2 – 2 = 43 diperoleh nilai sebesar 2,017. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh bahwa thitung 3,436 > ttabel 2,017 yang berarti Ha diterima dan h0 ditolak. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh strategi pembelajaran Crossword Puzzle (teka-teki silang) terhadap hasil belajar IPA peserta didik kelas IV SDN 46 Cakranegara tahun pelajaran 2023/2024.
Analysis of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Ability for Prospective Chemistry Teacher Students and Chemistry Teachers: A Literature Review
Authors: Raihanah Dinnah , Putri Nabilah Mustika , Fatmawati Tri Kurnia , Nurjayadi Muktiningsih
Published: January 2024

Mastering ICT is a prerequisite for teachers in the 21st century, and this is consistent with the TPACK framework that a teacher or aspiring teacher needs to be equipped with. Technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) is a conceptual framework that combines components that include three types of knowledge that teachers need to master, namely technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge. TPACK is a framework that seeks understanding the relationship between pedagogical and technological knowledge. In TPACK, teachers' knowledge of integrating technology into learning makes learning effective and efficient. This study aimed to observe the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) ability of prospective chemistry teachers and chemistry teachers. The research method used a literature study in the form of an analysis of various literature derived from national and international articles in accordance with the research objectives, namely 33 articles on the ability of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) of prospective chemistry teachers and chemistry teachers. The results showed that the components of TK, PK, TPK, TCK, and TPACK owned by prospective chemistry teachers and chemistry teachers were in the sufficient category. The TPACK abilities of chemistry teacher candidates and chemistry teachers still need to be improved in several aspects of content mastery, pedagogy, and technology. Developing TPACK abilities requires a long process to acquire new sources of skills and knowledge needed to form professional teachers.
Effectiveness of Use of Islamic Integrated Mathematics E-Modules To Improve Mathematical Problem Solving Capability
Authors: Khairi Hanif , Permana Dony , Yerizon  , Arnawa I Made
Published: January 2024

The unavailability of teaching materials that can support mathematical problem-solving abilities and are integrated with Islamic teaching values makes it difficult for SMP IT educators to hone students' mathematical problem-solving abilities and difficulties in instilling Islamic values in students. One solution that educators can use in learning is to use e-modules. E-module is a teaching material that has the characteristics of independent learning principles. This research aims to see the effectiveness of using mathematics e-modules that are integrated with Islamic values in facilitating students' mathematical problem-solving abilities. This type of research is pre-experimental research and the research design is one group pre-test-post test design. The sampling method is purposive sampling, where one class is taken directly from the population as a research sample. The subjects of this research were 24 students in class VIII.1 at SMP IT Qurrata A'yun Batusangkar. The effectiveness of the mathematics e-module can be seen from the comparison of the results of the pre-test and post-test of students' mathematical problem-solving abilities. The final results of the student's mathematical problem-solving ability test obtained were 57% of the total maximum score, while the results of the student's initial mathematical problem-solving ability test were only 22% of the maximum score. Because 57%>22%, these results indicate that the use of Islamic integrated mathematics e-modules is effective in facilitating students' mathematical problem-solving abilities.
Exploring Alternatives to Create Digital Twins from and for Process Simulation
Authors: Barbero-Sánchez Jaime , Megía-Ortega Alicia , R. Ferro Víctor , Valverde Jose-Luis
Published: January 2024

In this work, Digital Twins based on Neural Networks for the steady state production of styrene were generated. Thus, both the Aspen Technology AI Model Builder (alternative 1) and a homemade MS Excel VBA code connected to Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus (alternative 2) were used with this same aim. The raw data used for generating the Digital Twins were obtained from process simulations using Aspen HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus, which were connected through a recycle-like stream via automation for solving the entire simulation flowsheet. Aspen HYSYS was used for solving the pre-heating, reaction, and stabilization sections of the process whereas Aspen Plus ensured the computing of the separation and purification columns. Both alternatives led to an excellent prediction showing the capability of creating Digital Twins from and for process simulation.
Effect of dimercaptosuccinic acid against lead-induced clastogenicity and enzyme activity in mice in-vivo
Authors: Tugbobo Oladimeji Samuel  , Idowu Kayode Solomon  , Apata Dasola Airat
Published: January 2024

Indiscriminate exposure of humans to heavy metal contamination via occupation and enviro nmental pollution has been reported with its attendant health burdens including genetic mutation and cancer. This study examined effect of dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) a metal chelator against lead-induced mutagenicity in mice and resultant effect on proper formation of erythrocyte cells. Lead acetate (2.5 mg/kg b.wt) and DMSA (25 mg/kg b.wt) were fed to the mice via oral gavage for 14 consecutive days. Clastogenic effects were observed in the bone marrow cells using micronucleus assay while activity of gamma glutamyl transferase (ý-GT) in both serum and liver was evaluated and the hematologic state of the mice was also monitored. The results obtained indicate that group B animals fed with lead acetate only, significantly (P<0.05) induced the formation of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes (mPCEs) in bone marrow of mice compared with control. However, in group C animals fed simultaneously with lead acetate and DMSA, the frequency of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes was significantly (P<0.05) reduced while there was marked reduction in levels of hematologic parameters in group D animals. Results from enzyme assay showed that treatment with DMSA resulted in decrease activities for both liver and serum gamma glutamyl transferase with highest mean values of 5.02 U/L and 4.38 U/L respectively. This study underscores the cytotoxicity of lead acetate and ameliorative effect of DMSA with great respite from organic alternative therapy.
Assessment of physical condition and status of maintenance of public primary schools infrastructure in Port Harcourt metropolis
Authors: Tamunoikuronibo Dawaye Ikiriko  , Anthony Dornubari Enwin  , Simeipiri Wenike Johnbull
Published: January 2024

This study presents a comprehensive assessment of the physical condition and maintenance status of public primary school infrastructure in Port Harcourt Metropolis. The investigation delves into various aspects, including the establishment and age of schools, building components, furniture conditions, security infrastructure, basic amenities, and environmental elements. The majority of schools were established after 1960, with a notable concentration of building construction between 2010-2020, indicating recent infrastructural development. While essential components such as classrooms, administrative offices, auditoriums, libraries, and ICT facilities are universally present, variations in the conditions of roofs, ceilings, and electricity supply from the national grid emphasize the need for targeted maintenance efforts. The study identifies a commendable commitment to transparency and accountability, as evidenced by the reporting of infrastructure conditions to higher authorities. However, a significant percentage reporting no major maintenance in the past 5 years raises concerns about the longevity of infrastructure. Recommendations include prioritizing maintenance on critical components, strategic investments in security infrastructure, and fostering sustainability through ongoing maintenance practices. The findings underscore the importance of a multifaceted approach to infrastructure management, aiming for a conducive and sustainable learning environment in public primary schools. The commitment to transparency, coupled with proactive maintenance strategies, is essential for fostering an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning, ultimately contributing to the overall well-being of the educational system in Port Harcourt Metropolis.
Comparison of jaw arch size in stunting patients at Asemrowo Public Health Center
Authors: Ida Bagus Narmada  , Dyva Amalia Noor Pratama  , Nafasya Putri Brillianti
Published: January 2024

Background: The etiology of malocclusion is multifactorial, it can occur due to intrinsic, extrinsic factors or a combination of both. Malnutrition, which is one of the extrinsic factors of malocclusion, is a frequent case in Indonesia. An example of a malnutrition case that commonly occurs in Indonesia is stunting in children's growth and development, which can trigger malocclusions such as crowded teeth and bone crowding. Purpose: To identify the size of the dental arches in stunting sufferers at the Asemrowo public health center. Methods: In the study model of stunting patients, the length and width of the jaw arch were measured. The results of the measurements are then analyzed and compared with the data from the measurements of healthy children to see whether there are significant differences. Results: In terms of maxillary arch length, the 7 year age group yields p = 0.179. In terms of maxillary arch width, the 7 year age group yields p = 0.282. In terms of mandibular arch length, the 7 year age group yields p = 0.398. In terms of maxillary arch width, the 7 year age group yields p = 0.398. In terms of maxillary arch length, the 8 year age group yields p = 0.438. In terms of maxillary arch width, the 8 year age group yields p = 0.082. In terms of mandibular arch length, the 8 year age group yields p = 0.302. In terms of mandibular arch width, the 8 year age group yields p = 0.190. Conclusion: There is no significant difference between the length and width of the jaw arch in all age groups (p > 0.05).