bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nursing perspective of expert consensus for diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine
Authors: LIU Shuhong , TANG Ling , ZHAO Yanan , HUO Jingjing , ZHAO Yan , YAN Kang , ZHAO Baoya
Published: September 2023

Gastric cancer is a common and highly malignant tumor of the digestive system, which seriously threatens human health. The benefit of surgical treatment is limited. The effect of radiotherapy and chemotherapy is not significant, and the toxic and side effects are large. Although the diagnosis and treatment modes of molecular targeting and multidisciplinary cooperation have also been further developed and applied, a relatively unified comprehensive treatment standard scheme has not been formed. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as complementary and alternative medicine, has unique advantages in the development of diagnosis and treatment of diseases in China. Therefore, the Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine formed “Expert Consensus for Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastric Cancer with Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine” on the basis of clinical practice and experience. In this article, the consensus is interpreted from the perspective of nursing, focusing on the pathogenesis, high-risk factors, characteristic therapies of TCM, and nursing of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine for gastric cancer, to provide a reference for front-line medical personnel in the roots in the future nursing care of gastric cancer.
Pediatric thermal burn injury
Authors: MANDAL Kartik Chandra , ROY Sourav , HALDER Pankaj Kumar , CHAKRABORTY Partha , NEILASANO L. , GUHA Debasree
Published: September 2023

Objective:

Pediatric burns pose difficult healthcare issues in underdeveloped nations. Due to the scarcity of pediatric burn care facilities and qualified burn-care staff, patients are frequently referred from a rural hospital. This study explores the burn-treatment approach that could be used in rural hospitals in the absence of a dedicated pediatric burn care facility.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective analysis of clinical data of 199 children who received treatment for burn-injury in an isolated general surgical ward. Wound debridement under anesthesia at the earliest was the cornerstone of the treatment plan for this cohort. Until the wounds healed, the treatment was repeated every alternate day. The patient's demographic data, number of surgical dressings, length of hospital stay, and outcome were analyzed.

Results:

The mean age of the patients was 51.68 ± 23.79 months. The male-female ratio was 1.45:1. The survival rate was 99.00%. The disability rate was 4.52%. Univariate logistic regression identified the age group, total body surface area affected, depth of the wound, and time of intervention as statistically significant variables (P < 0.05) predicting the disfigurement. Multivariate logistic regression identified the time intervals between surgical intervention and injury as an important predictor of morbidity. In addition, delayed presentation and delayed intervention led to a longer hospital stay, and more interventions than the early intervention cohort.

Conclusions:

Early debridement accelerates recovery and lessens the need for future skin grafts or contracture procedures. This approach can be used in rural hospitals as well because pediatric burns can be manageable in an isolated general ward.
The effect of risk perception and COVID-19 anxiety in pregnancy on decision-making via the Internet and prenatal care quality
Authors: OUYABA Ayşe Taştekin , TAŞKIN Şehadet
Published: September 2023

Background:

Risk perception and COVID-19 anxiety in pregnant women restrict access to health services, cause pregnant women to resort to alternative channels such as the Internet, and affect prenatal care quality (PCQ) negatively.

Purpose:

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of risk perception and COVID-19 anxiety in pregnancy on decision-making via the Internet (DMI) and PCQ with multivariate analysis.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted with 406 pregnant women selected using the convenience sampling method in a training and research hospital, in Turkey. The data were collected using the information form, the perception of pregnancy risk questionnaire, the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, the DMI Scale, and the PCQ Scale. The data obtained were subject to descriptive analysis and the multivariate analysis of variance.

Results:

Approximately 24.9% of the pregnant women were found to have a high perception of risk and 18% had symptoms of COVID-19 anxiety. Pregnant women with high COVID-19 anxiety and a higher perception of risk perceived the Internet as less influential for decision-making (P < 0.05). Pregnant women with a high-risk perception had lower PCQ (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

The findings can be used to enhance mental health and resilience in pregnant women and to formulate appropriate intervention strategies.
Effect of health Qigong on rehabilitation of stroke patients
Authors: GUAN Fengguang , JI Qiulu
Published: September 2023

Objective:

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of health Qigong on the rehabilitation of hemiplegic patients after stroke.

Methods:

The randomized controlled trials on health Qigong intervention in rehabilitation after stroke were searched in eight databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, CBM, CNKI, Wanfang Database, and VIP Database from the inception to February 2022, and the data were analyzed using RevMan 5.3 software.

Results:

A total of 17 studies involving 1146 hemiplegic patients after stroke were included. Meta-analysis results showed that the motor function and activities of daily living in the intervention group were better than those in the control group at different intervention times (intervention time <3 months and 3 months–24 weeks) (P < 0.01). When the intervention time was <3 months, the improvement of balance function in the intervention group was better than that in the control group (P < 0.01). However, when the intervention time was 3 months–24 weeks, there was no significant difference in the balance function between the intervention group and the control group (P = 0.10).

Conclusion:

Health Qigong has a positive effect on the improvement of motor function and activities of daily living in hemiplegic patients after stroke, but the improvement of balance function is not sure. Due to the low overall quality of the included literature and the heterogeneity of some research results, more rigorous randomized controlled trials are needed to verify its efficacy.
Effective vaccination strategies to control COVID-19 in Korea: a modeling study
Authors: Ko Youngsuk , Peck Kyong Ran , Kim Yae-Jean , Kim Dong-Hyun , Jung Eunok
Published: September 2023

OBJECTIVES: In Korea, as immunity levels of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the population acquired through previous infections and vaccinations have decreased, booster vaccinations have emerged as a necessary measure to control new outbreaks. The objective of this study was to identify the most suitable vaccination strategy for controlling the surge in COVID-19 cases.METHODS: A mathematical model was developed to concurrently evaluate the immunity levels induced by vaccines and infections. This model was then employed to investigate the potential for future resurgence and the possibility of control through the use of vaccines and antivirals.RESULTS: As of May 11, 2023, if the current epidemic trend persists without further vaccination efforts, a peak in resurgence is anticipated to occur around mid-October of the same year. Under the most favorable circumstances, the peak number of severely hospitalized patients could be reduced by 43% (n=480) compared to the scenario without vaccine intervention (n=849). Depending on outbreak trends and vaccination strategies, the best timing for vaccination in terms of minimizing this peak varies from May 2023 to August 2023.CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that if the epidemic persist, the best timing for administering vaccinations would need to be earlier than currently outlined in the Korean plan. It is imperative to continue monitoring outbreak trends, as this is key to determining the best vaccination timing in order to manage potential future surges.
Hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet score as a predictor of prognosis in metastatic gastric cancer
Authors: Duzkopru Yakup , Kocanoglu Abdulkadir , Dogan Ozlem , Sahinli Hayriye , Cilbir Ebru , Altinbas Mustafa
Published: September 2023

Pancreatic cancer (PanCa) presents a catastrophic disease with poor overall survival at advanced stages, with immediate requirement of new and effective treatment options. Besides genetic mutations, epigenetic dysregulation of signaling pathway-associated enriched genes are considered as novel therapeutic target. Mechanisms beneath the deoxyribonucleic acid methylation and its utility in developing of epi-drugs in PanCa are under trails. Combinations of epigenetic medicines with conventional cytotoxic treatments or targeted therapy are promising options to improving the dismal response and survival rate of PanCa patients. Recent studies have identified potentially valid pathways that support the prediction that future PanCa clinical trials will include vigorous testing of epigenomic therapies. Epigenetics thus promises to generate a significant amount of new knowledge of biological and medical importance. Our review could identify various components of epigenetic mechanisms known to be involved in the initiation and development of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and related precancerous lesions, and novel pharmacological strategies that target these components could potentially lead to breakthroughs. We aim to highlight the possibilities that exist and the potential therapeutic interventions.
Efficacy of multi-slice spiral computed tomography in evaluating gastric cancer recurrence after endoscopic submucosal dissection
Authors: Yin Jian-Jun , Hu Xiao , Hu Sen , Sheng Guo-Hong
Published: September 2023

Pancreatic cancer (PanCa) presents a catastrophic disease with poor overall survival at advanced stages, with immediate requirement of new and effective treatment options. Besides genetic mutations, epigenetic dysregulation of signaling pathway-associated enriched genes are considered as novel therapeutic target. Mechanisms beneath the deoxyribonucleic acid methylation and its utility in developing of epi-drugs in PanCa are under trails. Combinations of epigenetic medicines with conventional cytotoxic treatments or targeted therapy are promising options to improving the dismal response and survival rate of PanCa patients. Recent studies have identified potentially valid pathways that support the prediction that future PanCa clinical trials will include vigorous testing of epigenomic therapies. Epigenetics thus promises to generate a significant amount of new knowledge of biological and medical importance. Our review could identify various components of epigenetic mechanisms known to be involved in the initiation and development of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and related precancerous lesions, and novel pharmacological strategies that target these components could potentially lead to breakthroughs. We aim to highlight the possibilities that exist and the potential therapeutic interventions.
Factors associated with heterochronic gastric cancer development post-endoscopic mucosal dissection in early gastric cancer patients
Authors: Xie Bing , Xia Yun , Wang Xia , Xiong Yan , Chen Shao-Bo , Zhang Jie , He Wei-Wei
Published: September 2023

Pancreatic cancer (PanCa) presents a catastrophic disease with poor overall survival at advanced stages, with immediate requirement of new and effective treatment options. Besides genetic mutations, epigenetic dysregulation of signaling pathway-associated enriched genes are considered as novel therapeutic target. Mechanisms beneath the deoxyribonucleic acid methylation and its utility in developing of epi-drugs in PanCa are under trails. Combinations of epigenetic medicines with conventional cytotoxic treatments or targeted therapy are promising options to improving the dismal response and survival rate of PanCa patients. Recent studies have identified potentially valid pathways that support the prediction that future PanCa clinical trials will include vigorous testing of epigenomic therapies. Epigenetics thus promises to generate a significant amount of new knowledge of biological and medical importance. Our review could identify various components of epigenetic mechanisms known to be involved in the initiation and development of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and related precancerous lesions, and novel pharmacological strategies that target these components could potentially lead to breakthroughs. We aim to highlight the possibilities that exist and the potential therapeutic interventions.
Identifikacija metafore in metonimije v jezikovnih korpusih
Authors: Antloga Špela
Published: September 2023

Z jezikom nismo vedno zmožni neposredno ubesediti vsega, kar mislimo, zato za razlago pojavnosti uporabljamo različne jezikovno-kognitivne postopke, med drugim metafore in metonimije. Prepoznavanje vrednosti in razširjenosti metaforičnih in metonimičnih izrazov v jeziku je v zadnjih dvajsetih letih vodilo k povečanemu zanimanju za sistematično identifikacijo in luščenje tovrstnih figurativnih izrazov v korpusih posameznih jezikov. Izraze, pri katerih potekajo konceptualne preslikave, ki sodelujejo pri metaforičnih in metonimičnih procesih, je namreč težko izluščiti iz korpusa, ki niso posebej označeni za namene raziskovanja figurativnega jezika. V članku opredelim razumevanje konceptualne metafore in konceptualne metonimije, predstavim najpogostejše metode luščenja metaforičnih in metonimičnih izrazov iz jezikovnih korpusov ter na primeru korpusa g-KOMET, ki je ročno označen za metaforične izraze in metonimične prenose, ponazarjam poskus sistematizacije nekaterih najbolj prisotnih metonimičnih prenosov v slovenskem govorjenem jeziku.
Taxonomic notes on Liptena fatima (Kirby, 1890), with description of a new subspecies (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Poritiinae)
Authors: Libert Michel
Published: September 2023

A lectotype of Liptena fatima (Kirby, 1890) is designated and the subspecies nigeriana ssp. nov. from Nigeria is described. It is shown that L. fatima does not occur in Ghana, and the distribution of its subspecies is defined. It is also shown that the closely related Liptena alluaudi Mabille, 1890 is present in western Cameroon.
Influence of planting basins on selected soil quality parameters and sorghum yield along an agro-ecological gradient in South Eastern Zimbabwe
Authors: Marumbi R. , Nyamugafata P. , Wuta M. , Tittonell P. , Torquebiau E.
Published: September 2023

Planting basins are an important soil and water conservation technology. This study evaluated the effects of basins on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks, aggregate stability (Ima), bulk density, soil moisture retention and sorghum yield in agro-ecological regions III, IV and V of Chipinge district. The experiment consisted of three treatments; namely planting basins (basins) with goat manure and inorganic fertilizer application, hand hoeing with similar fertility amendments (FP+) and hand hoeing without fertility amendments (FP). It was hypothesized that planting basins with fertility amendments would improve the selected soil quality parameters and sorghum yield. Only planting basins significantly (p˂0.05) improved soil quality parameters in the 0-15 cm depth and bulk density, Ima, SOC stocks ranged from 1356 to 1451 kg/m3; 314 to 450 and 14.18 to 25.55 Mg ha-1 respectively. Planting basins significantly increased (p<0.05) sorghum yield relative to hand-hoeing practices (FP+ and FP) with average grain yield of 2.68, 1.72 and 1.32 t ha-1 in agro-ecological regions III, IV and V, respectively. When compared to FP+ and FP, basins increased grain yield by >130% in all the 3 agro-ecological regions. The hypothesis was accepted and it was concluded that basins improve soil properties and sorghum grain yield in agro-ecological regions III, IV and V. Considering the soil and crop productivity benefits highlighted in this study, there is a strong justification for the widespread promotion and adoption of planting basins in semi-arid agro-ecological regions of Zimbabwe.
Die deutschsprachige Mittelalterforschung und Katalonien: Geschichte, Schwerpunkte, Erträge
Authors: Jaspert Nikolas
Published: September 2023

The article presents a report on German medieval research on Catalonia in four steps: first, the different levels of contacts between Catalonia and Germany in medieval times – i.e. diplomatic, economic, and cultural contacts – are described. The second part of the article gives an overview of the German-speaking medievalists who have dedicated their research to the Catalan medieval history between the mid-19th century and the present. The third part of the contribution intends to systematically describe the areas of research most popular among the German scholars of Catalonian medieval history, naming at the same time some subjects that remained less well studied. Finally, the more recent contributions are evaluated according to the traditions they pursue, and the innovations that they introduce. An extensive bibliography completes the article.
Sustainable development of a logistics company based on the implementation of a «green» business strategy
Authors: Marchenko Vladyslav , Bugayko Dmytro , Bugayko Danylo
Published: September 2023

The modern world is changing incredibly fast. Scientific and technological progress is constantly opening new horizons for development, demonstrating an incredible number of new ways for improvement. Today, success is achieved by those who are able to be not only as flexible and efficient as possible, but also attentive to all aspects of potential development. It is important for a modern company to qualitatively form a list of personal priority areas for improvement, based on its own strengths, financial capabilities and available resources. It is obvious that today logistics plays a huge role in our lives and the environmental impact of its activities is very serious as it involves a huge number of enterprises, different companies, vehicles and customers. For a long time, people simply did not pay enough attention to the gradual process of environmental pollution and climate change. It is not surprising at all that today the effective concept of sustainable development has gained special popularity, as it wishes that both present and future generations can not only live in a healthy environment with an adequate standard of living, but also be able to satisfy all their possible needs and ambitions, using the available resources of the Earth with maximum rationality, respect and efficiency. The most effective way to follow this concept is the creation and gradual implementation of «green» business strategies. The development of a company in this direction can bring important benefits to it, and this can be best demonstrated on the example of the «Nova Poshta» company.
KAZNA ZATVORA U 21. VEKU
Authors:   Student of the Faculty of Law University in Belgrade, Milić Milica
Published: September 2023

Issue of criminality represents a complex problem that has no single answer or solution to it. In their intention to solve it, countries use two methods: prevention (influencing potential perpetrators not to commit offence, but also influencing perpetrators as to not reoffend), and punishment that uses wide spectrum of different sanctions. From that spectrum we address the punishment of incarceration as the subject for this paper. Prison sentence is the most important type of punishment, but alas, as everything else in this life, it is imperfect. In this paper, we will delve into the place that it holds in the legislature of specific countries, goals that it has to fulfill, methods of enforcing it, we will talk about its merits and shortcomings, and about overall impression about it. We will focus on the retribution and rehabilitation as main purposes of punishment and on the role that prison sentence plays in them.
BIANCHI TYPE I MAGNETIZED DARK ENERGY COSMOLOGICAL MODEL IN BIMETRIC THEORY OF GRAVITATION
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Dharampeth M. P. Deo Memorial Science College, Nagpur –440 033 (India), Gaikwad N. P.
Published: September 2023

We investigatedBianchitype-I magnetized dark energy cosmological model in bimetric theory of gravitation. The paper explores the geometrical and physical properties of the model inboth power law andexponential law. All the physical parameters of both the lawsare decreasing with time. It is found thatexpansion with steady speed in power law model while in exponential model, our universe has accelerating contraction. Other geometrical and physical properties are also discussed.
DATA DIMENSIONALITY REDUCTION ALGORITHMS FOR MACHINE LEARNING
Authors:   Politecnico di Bari –DEI, via Re David 200 –70125 Bari -Italy, Popolizio Marina , Amato Alberto ,   Politecnico di Bari –DEI, via Re David 200 –70125 Bari -Italy, Dario Rita ,   COVID Emergency Task Force, Giovanni XXIII Children Hospital, Policlinico di Bari, 70126 Bari-Italy, Lecce Vincenzo Di ,   Politecnico di Bari –DEI, via Re David 200 –70125 Bari -Italy
Published: September 2023

The rise of machine learning yields remarkable outcomes across fields. Phrases like big data, AI, and cloud computing are becoming commonplace. Yet, data abundance doesn't assure success. Numerous works address data preprocessing for information discovery. This study assesses three techniques on unsupervised clustering, spotlighting SPQR's novel application. Findings stress preprocessing's data impact, urging caution against oversimplified datamining solutions
A MATHEMATICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF MOLAR RATIOS OF THE REACTANTS FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN SC-CO2 MEDIUM
Authors:   Senior Research Fellow, Department of Mathematics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata700032, India, Sengupta Arunabha , Sarkar Ashis Kumar ,   Professor, Department of Mathematics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata700032, India.
Published: September 2023

The present global situation is so alarming that the conventional energy resources are decaying day by day. This adverse situation encourages us to introduce unconventional and sustainable energy resources like biodiesel. The main source of biodiesel is the non-edible vegetable oil (Jatropha curcas oil) and it is produced by chemical catalytic method. But recently supercritical method has also been proposed as an alternative cost-effective method for its production. A good quality of biodiesel can be produced in a Supercritical-Carbon dioxide medium. The productivity of biodiesel preparation through supercritical method depends on molar ratio of the reactants (water and methanol). In this research article, a set of nonlinear differential equations has been formulated based on concentrations of Triglyceride, Diglyceride, Monoglyceride, Methanol, Free fatty acid, Water, Glycerol and Biodiesel. Our study is based on the effect of the molar ratios of the reactants and how we can get a cost-effective production of biodiesel. The validity of our model is attained by experimental results. The analytical results are also verified by our numerical findings
GENERALISATIONS OF THE BOFILL UPDATE
Authors:   Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering,Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Via Eudossiana, 18-00184 Rome, Italy.Department of Information Engineering,SapienzaUniversity of Rome, Rome, Via Eudossiana, 18-00184 Rome, Italy., Lecian Orchidea Maria
Published: September 2023

Some generalisationof the evolved Hessian determinants are provided within the framework of the Markovv-states model representation of the reactionpath Hamiltonian methods. New generalisations of the Bofill update are proposed. The different generalisation of the Bofill update are accorded to different Markovv landscapes considered i order to codify the information lost in the reaction-path Hamiltonian method
ROLE OF MATHEMATICAL MODEL IN CLOUD COMPUTING
Authors:   Research Scholar, JJT University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, Gupta Sandeep Shrinath , Yadav Jayprakash ,   Prahladrai Dalmia LionsCollege,Mumbai
Published: September 2023

Various Mathematical Model plays an important role in the modeling of Cloud Computing. Cloud Computing environment is the task scheduling which plays major role of efficiency for variouscloud computing facilities.Task scheduling means the workspaceto allocate best suitable resources for the task to be executedwith the consideration of different kinds of parameters like timeliness, costfunction, scalability, reliability, availability,utilization of resource, etc..The proposed model algorithm considers reliability, utilization of resource and availability.Most task scheduling algorithms do not consider the some of the aspects like scalability, reliability and availability of workspace (Cloud Computing Environment) because of various parameters. There is one of the best model using Mutation of Load Balancing by Particle of Swarm Optimization (MLBPSO)which is based on task scheduling.MLBPSO is based on schedule and allocation for cloud computing that takes the task into account reliability, execution time, transmission time, round trip time, transmission cost and load balancing between tasks and virtual machine. A virtual machine (VM) is an Operating System(OS)or application environment that is installed on software, which imitates several dedicated hardware. The end user has the same experience on a virtual machine as they would have on dedicated hardware.Created MLBPSO can play a important role in reliability of cloud computing environment and also there are chances of rescheduling of various task
ANALYTICAL RESULTS FROM THE TWO-STATES MARKOVV-STATES MODEL AND APPLICATIONS TO VALIDATION OF MOLECULAR DYNAMICS
Authors:   Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy, Lecian Orchidea Maria
Published: September 2023

The two-states Markovv-states-model of molecular dynamics is newly analyt-ically studied. The total reward of the path integral of the reaction within acrisp Markovv landscape is proven to be expressed as a Laplace integral (kernel)after the opportune Radon measure. The evolution of the eigenvalues is newlyexactly analytical calculated; the corresponding relative error is newly analyt-ically calculated. The problem of anm-states model is established within thisframework.
Reviewing Advances in Skin Grafting for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Authors:   Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine University of Jenderal Soedirman – Margono Soekarjo County Hospital, Indonesia, Fawzy Ahmad , Benaziria Ivory ,   Faculty of Medicine University of Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia
Published: September 2023

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent a significant health concern linked to poorly managed diabetes, affecting 19% to 34% of diabetic individuals and resulting in impaired functionality, infections, hospitalization, and the potential for amputations or mortality. Effective management involves addressing hyperglycemia, risk factors, and utilizing classification systems like SINBAD and IDSA/IWGDF for treatment. Skin grafting techniques such as split-thickness (STSG) and full-thickness (FTSG) grafts offer effective wound closure options. We acknowledged management for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) include autografts, cadaveric allografts, xenografts, and synthetic skin substitutes with natural polymers. Advanced techniques encompass biomaterials, nanobiomaterials, endothelial progenitor cells, and tissue engineering, while cellular therapies like mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show promise when properly activated. Innovations in DFU management encompass 3D bioprinting, nanotechnology, gene therapy, and photobiomodulation therapy. Positive clinical outcomes from skin grafting, including acellular fish skin (AFS) grafts, are observed, although challenges like graft rejection and limited technology awareness persist. Further research is essential to seamlessly integrate these advancements into DFU management for enhanced outcomes.
Nutrition Literacy Status of the Elderly in Kutahya and Their Attitudes towards Healthy Nutrition
Authors:   kütahya health sciences university, Bostan Akmeşe Nalan , Kol Elif Öztoprak ,   kütahya health sciences university
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Nutritional literacy is defined as the capacity of individuals to access, process and understand basic nutritional information. Although food and nutrition literacy plays an important role in the development of healthy eating behaviours, there are various factors that facilitate and complicate this situation. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional literacy levels of individuals aged 60-64 years and their attitudes towards healthy nutrition. Materials and Method: The study is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. It was conducted in March-June 2022 in family health centres in the central district of Kütahya. The sample of the study consisted of 400 individuals aged 60-64 years living in the city centre of Kütahya. The descriptive Socio-demographic Characteristics Data Form consisting of 17 items, the Nutrition Literacy Assessment Tool for Adults (NLSA), and the Attitudes Towards Healthy Eating Scale (ATHS) were used to collect the data. The data were collected by the researcher using face-to-face interview technique. SPSS 25.0, a statistical package programme, was used for research analyses. Results: The mean score of the elderly on the scale of nutrition literacy in adults was 20.99±5.325. The mean scores of the sub-dimensions; general nutrition knowledge 6,37±1,887, reading comprehension 3,89±1,118, food groups 7,70±1,538, portion sizes 2,15±0,752, numerical literacy and food label reading 0,87±1,185. The mean score of the attitude scale of the elderly towards healthy nutrition was 71,86±12,85. The mean scores of the sub-dimensions are; knowledge about nutrition 16,61±4,616, emotion towards nutrition 16,79±4,606, positive nutrition 19,39±4,282, bad nutrition 19,08±4,53. It was determined that the scores of participants with normal weight from the scale of nutritional literacy in adults were higher than those of overweight participants. It was observed that there was a positive relationship between Nutrition Literacy in Adults and Attitude towards Healthy Nutrition at a normal level (r=0.528, p<.01). Conclusion: According to the Attitudes Towards Healthy Nutrition Scale, 61% of the elderly were found to have a high level of attitude towards nutrition. It was observed that 29% of the elderly included in the study had adequate nutritional literacy level and 70.3% of the individuals had limited nutritional literacy,
Gene Expression Patterns of CsZCD and Apocarotenoid Accumulation during Saffron Stigma Development
Authors:   Department of cell molecular and physiology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran., Shams Zohreh
Published: September 2023

Crocus sativus L., otherwise known as saffron, is a highly prized plant due to its unique triploid capability and elongated stigmas, contributing to its status as the costly spice globally. The color and taste properties of saffron are linked to carotenoid elements including cis- and trans-crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal. In the research carried out, we dedicated our attention to the gene CsZCD, an important player in the formation of apocarotenoids. Through the application of real-time polymerase chain reaction to RNA purified from saffron stigmas at various growth phases, it was determined that the peak expression of the CsZCD gene coincided with the red stage, which is associated with the highest concentration of apocarotenoids. The data showed a 2.69-fold enhancement in CsZCD gene expression during the red phase, whereas a 0.90-fold and 0.69-fold reduction was noted at the stages characterized by orange and yellow hues, respectively. A noteworthy observation was that CsZCD's expression was three times that of the CsTUB gene. Additionally, relative to CsTUB, CsLYC displayed 0.7-fold and 0.3-times expression. Our investigation provides insight into the governance of CsZCD during stigma maturation and its possible influence on the fluctuation in apocarotenoid content. These discoveries carry significance for the industrial production of saffron spice and underscore the importance of additional studies on pivotal genes participating in the synthesis of apocarotenoids.
Knowledge and Attitude Among Medical and Non-Medical Students Regarding Tuberculosis: A Questionnaire Based Study
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University – Lahore Campus, Pakistan, Akhtar Ali , Fatima Samreen ,   Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Published: September 2023

Background: Tuberculosis is a major global health concern, ranking as the second most deadly infectious disease. Over 8 million people worldwide develop active TB, with the majority of cases occurring in developing countries. The World Health Organization has highlighted the importance of education in ensuring that medical students graduate with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective TB management. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitude among medical and non-medical students regarding the tuberculosis. Method: A cross sectional survey was performed among medical and non-medical students. Knowledge and attitude of the participants regarding the tuberculosis were assessed using a validated questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using statistical methods to draw the achieve the study objectives. Results: The data was collected from 300 students, of whom 53% are medical students and 46.7% are non-medical students. Most students in both groups answered correctly that TB is caused by M. tuberculosis, that a persistent cough with sputum is a symptom, that HIV positive people are more at risk, that TB is spread by air, that BCG vaccine can prevent it, and that chest X-ray can diagnose it. However, some students in both groups did not know that not every TB patient needs to be hospitalized and that the standard treatment for new cases of pulmonary TB is a six-month course of four drugs. This shows that some students need more education on these aspects of TB management. Conclusion: The study concluded that more efforts should be made to improve the knowledge of medical students regarding TB transmission and the role of sputum smear in diagnosis, as well as emphasis on the importance of the BCG vaccination.
Association of Maternal Serum Magnesium Level with Preterm Labour
Authors:   Junior consultant, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Upazila Health Complex, Bahubal, Habigonj, Sylhet, Bangladesh, Syed Mahnaz , Rahman Md Ziaur ,   Senior Consultant, Medicine, Moulvibazar 250 Bedded District Hospital, Sylhet, Bangladesh, Islam Md Tabibul ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Sylhet M.A.G. Osmani Medical College, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Published: September 2023

Background: Preterm labour is a major health problem in obstetrics. The cause of preterm labour is still unknown. The role of magnesium is also not clear. Recently, involvement of magnesium in physiological and pathological process of labour has been clearly demonstrated. Aims and Objectives: To see the association between maternal scrum magnesium level and preterm labour. Materials and Method: This cross-sectional comparative study was conducted in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sylhet M.A.G. Osmani Medical College Hospital, between January 2017 and December 2018. Thirty-five pregnant women with preterm labour were selected as case and 35 preterm age and gestational age matched pregnant women without having preterm labour were selected as control group. Serum magnesium concentration was measured. Results: The mean age (25.43 ± 4.62 years versus 24.40 ± 3.99 years; p=0.332) and the gestational age (31.31 ± 1.78 weeks versus 31.34 ± 1.84 weeks; p=0.974) did not differ between preterm labour group and control group. Serum magnesium level (mg/dl) was significantly lower in prelabour group compared to control group (0.90 ± 0.37 versus 1.69 ± 0.33; p<0.001). Conclusion: It is strongly suggested that maternal serum magnesium associated with preterm labor of unknown etiology
Exploring the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Role-Playing in Debating Repatriation of Artworks in Active Learning Art History Classes
Authors:   College of Arts and Humanities, Lindenwood University, USA, Hutson James
Published: September 2023

This paper addresses the pressing issue of repatriation debates for artworks, heightened by notable instances like the return of the Benin Bronzes and discussions around the Elgin Marbles. Given the challenges in conducting effective classroom debates on such sensitive topics due to the pandemic, generational shifts in learning preferences, and increased student anxiety, this study identifies a gap in the integration of active learning strategies in a virtual setting. The primary aim of this research is to examine the efficacy of virtual reality role-playing games (VR-RPGs) in enhancing student engagement, immersion, presence, and learning outcomes within a virtual learning environment (VLE). This is set against the backdrop of the potential advantages of VR-RPGs, which allow students to adopt different personas, thus potentially reducing direct confrontation and facilitating a more immersive learning experience. The research contributes to the pedagogical field by assessing the applicability of avatar-based VR-RPGs in VLEs and examining their correlation with improved understanding of cultural repatriation ethics, diverse perspectives, and alleviating student anxiety in groupwork. Our results indicate a notable positive relationship between VR-RPG activities and the aforementioned learning outcomes, signifying the importance of such approaches in contemporary art history education.
Ecological awarenessof students (case study of attitudes towards the impact of the fashion industry on the environment)
Authors: Timokhovich A. N. , Filenko Ts. S. , Lelyakova A. S.
Published: September 2023

Environmental regulation becomes an indispensable activity for preserving human life. The negative impact of the fashion industry on the environment is growing. The article presents the results of an empirical study conducted by the authors using the survey method in Spring 2023. The aim of the research is to determine the attitudes of contemporary Russian students to the impact of the fashion industry on the environment. The subject of the research are full-time students of Russian universities. The article considers the following issues: the involvement of young people in the consumer behavior of fashion industry products; the orientation of young people on the environmental promises of fashion brands when choosing goods; the consideration of price factors when deciding to buy fashion products; young people’s ideas about environmental and non-environmental fashion brands; awareness of the harmful effects of the fashion industry on the environment; the question of young people’s willingness to change their consumption patterns in order to reduce the negative impact of the fashion industry on the environment; the need to follow social practices related to environmental principles in the context of consumption of fashion industry products in everyday life. The conclusion has been made that it is necessary to develop communication campaigns aimed at the target audience of young people, which will highlight the issues of eco-friendly practices, environmentally friendly behavior, disclose the consequences of the negative impact of the fashion industry on the environment.
Global and regional foundations of modern migration processes
Authors: Tuguz Z. Yu. , Kirzhinova S. A. , Nakhusheva M. S.
Published: September 2023

Migration is one of the most important problems of modern society and is considered not only as a simple mechanical movement of people, but as a complex social process that affects many aspects of public life. Today, migration has acquired a global level, since the nature of migration processes, namely its scale, is the main feature of globalization. Migration processes have an impact on all spheres of public life of countries and regions, as a result of which they leave an imprint in the political, socio-economic and cultural-psychological spheres. As a result, modern countries face a range of consequences, both positive and negative. The study of the impact of migration on the life and development of society in the aggregate of its negative and positive consequences is relevant both at the global level and at the level of individual regions of our country.

The object of the research is migration processes of the modern world in the context of globalization. The subject of the research is the consequences of migration processes in European countries and the Russian state. The purpose of the research is to analyze a new migration situation in the world and identify its trends.
Animal Farm by George Orwell "Speech Act" Detection and Alienation Motif Symbol Operator Corpus Analysis Discussion
Authors: Majetic Senka
Published: September 2023

The article Animal Farm by George Orwell "Speech Act" Detection and Alienation Motif Symbol Operator Corpus Analysis Discussion is a practical presentation of the parallel interaction between Language and Society! Speech/Social Acts (according to Searle) Classification Operator and Alienation Motif Symbol Corpus Analysis Operator have been exploited. The test sample, chapter 1 of the novel Animal Farm (pages 4-10) by George Orwell 1944, is being analysed! Null hypothesis: Declarations dominate in the novel Animal Farm by George Orwell 1944 and Null hypothesis Alienation is the background of the novel Animal Farm by George Orwell 1944 are being tested. Marx´s classification of alienation from the product of labour, alienation from the activity of labour, alienation from humanity and society corpus analysis operator have been tested and presented.
Inspection of Differences of Self-esteem, Depression, and Life-satisfaction after a Food-therapy Program: Mainly on the Senior-over-65
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Baek Hang Sun
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this research is verifying the effect of food-therapy program for emotionally supporting senior-over-65. To conduct the research, we inspected the differences of senior self-esteem, depression, and life-satisfaction through Paired-samples t-test. As results of the food-therapy program, self-esteem and life-satisfaction increased, and depression decreased. In this point of view, we could verify that the food-therapy program suitable for programs emotionally supporting the seniors. In consequence, we directed the direction of the programs emotionally supporting the seniors based on the food-therapy program.
Structural Analysis of Service Quality and Corporate Reputation in Restaurant Companies
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, An Kyung-Hee
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of food service companies’ service quality and the corporate reputation as they tend to be rapidly recovered after COVID-19. To this end it administered questionnaires to adults over 20s in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, who have experienced Korean family restaurants, by setting implementation factors of food service companies’ service quality, based on the previous research. From the findings, the service quality and customer satisfaction were found to have significant effects on the corporate reputation. In addition, menus, services, physical environment and food quality, among the service quality factors, were found to have partially mediating effects on the customer satisfaction, while the food attributes did no have a significant effect on it, so they was found to have a fully mediating effect. On the basis of the findings, this study provided suggestions for reorganizing food service companies.
Text Mining Analysis of Holiday Food Gifts According to Periodic Changes
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Kim Yeji , Chung Lana
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to examine the overall trends of holiday food gifts and understand the changes in holiday food gifts according to contemporary changes, as well as determine the correlation between contemporary background factors and holiday food gifts. Newspaper articles related to holiday food gifts from 1930 to 2022 were collected to classify them by historical time periods, and word frequency analysis and TF-IDF analysis were conducted. The analysis results shed light on how the cultural element of holiday food gifts has been changing in Korean society. The trend changes in holiday food gifts were found to have a deep association with contemporary changes and also impact consumers' perception and consumption patterns. These research findings serve as an opportunity to reconsider the meaning and value of holiday food gifts in Korean society and further provide guidance for consumers and businesses to develop a more meaningful gift-giving culture by considering various perspectives on holiday food gifts.
A Study on the Environmental Perception, Eco-Friendly Efforts, and Intention to Pay Eco-Friendly Charges of Customers Using Delivery and Take-out
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Park Hee-Won , Chong Yu-Kyeong
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of environmental perception, eco-friendly efforts, and intention to pay eco-friendly charges, and the overall experience of delivery and take-out was evaluated. To verify the established research hypothesis, a total of 550 copies of data. Using the SPSS statistical program to find out demographic and usage characteristics. As a results of the research hypothesis, the higher the environmental awareness of consumers using delivery and take-out, the more they affect eco-friendly efforts to exclude actions that directly or indirectly cause environmental problems in daily life, and the significant influence between variables. These results are believed to be useful for the government or companies to implement levies for the environment by grasping consumers' perceptions regarding waste issues arising from delivery and take-out of the growing food service industry.
TINJAUAN YURIDIS TINDAK PIDANA BERSAMA-SAMA MELAKUKAN PENGGELAPAN DALAM HUBUNGAN KERJA (Analisis Putusan Pengadilan Negeri Lubuk Pakam Nomor 616/Pid.B/2016/PN.Lbp)
Authors: Nurita Cut
Published: September 2023

Tindak pidana penggelapan merupakan suatu tindak pidana yang berhubungan dengan masalah moral ataupun mental dan suatu kepercayaan atas kejujuran seseorang. Tindak pidana ini bermula dari adanya suatu kepercayaan pihak yang dilakukan oleh pelaku tindak pidana penggelapan tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode telaah pustaka (library research) untuk mentelaah data-data sekunder dengan melakukan analisis kasus putusan Nomor 616/Pid.B/2016/ PN.Lbp. Jenis data penelitian ini adalah data sekunder. Bahan hukum primer dan sekunder disusun secara sistematis dan dianalisis secara kualitatif Pengaturan hukum tindak pidana penggelapan jabatan terhadap dana nasabah diatur dalam Pasal 374 KUHPidana. Terjadi tindak pidana bersama-sama melakukan penggelapan karena ada hubungan kerja berhubungan dengan harta kekayaan dan benda terdapat suatu tindak pidana yang dikenal dengan istilah penggelapan dimana penyalahgunaan kepercayaan yang mendominasi sebagai unsur utama terjadinya tindak pidana ini. Penerapan sanksi pidana dalam tindak pidana bersama-sama melakukan penggelapan karena ada hubungan kerja terhadap para terdakwa dengan hukuman penjara masing 5 (lima) bulan. Perbuatan yang dilakukan oleh para terdakwa tersebut jelas telah melanggar ketentuan sebagaimana diatur dalam Pasal 374 KUHPidana yang unsur-unsurnya. Sanksi pidana yang dijatuhkan lebih ringan dari tuntutan Jaksa Penuntut Umum yaitu pidana penjara  selama  ( (lima) bulan penjara.