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The Need for Coherent Educational Policies in School Institution Management
Authors: Bolborici Ana-Maria
Published: July 2023

The presentation aims to emphasize the acute need for the ex­istence of coherent educational policies in educational institution manage­ment. It is anchored in the concrete example of these concerns in Romania in recent decades. Pre-service and in-service training of school managers is ar­gued as a necessity. A possible professionalizing of this occupation is high­lighted, following examples derived from a brief presentation of the prob­lem in the world. A curricular approach aiming at educational managers’ training within a concrete program of master’s studies existing at Transilva­nia University from Brașov is presented synthetically. Some universally val­id aspects of this training are highlighted. The presentation stresses the idea that all these aspects must be understood in depth both by the education­al policymakers, by the curriculum designers, and by those who implement the respective curricula. Awareness and accountability in this field increase the effectiveness both of school managers’ pre-service training and implicit­ly the quality of the educational approach at all levels of the education sys­tem, from early education to higher education.
Educational Policy and Education Management. Study Case: Israel
Authors: Axinte Teofan Narcis
Published: July 2023

The world today faces new realities, conditions, and challenges as a result of the remarkable development in many fields. Across the past centu­ry, education systems all over the world have seen significant improvements. The educational system has evolved, progressed, and transformed in a way that emphasizes the democratization of education. To adapt their educa­tional systems and objectives to the 21st century, all developed nations are coping with and confronting changes and difficulties both locally and glob­ally. The present article wants to present some specific aspects related to edu­cational policy and education management in Israel. Israel is a relatively new state, found in 1948 and the Israeli educational system reflects Israeli society, similarly to anywhere else in the world. In all these years of existence, Israel’s educational system has accomplished prodigious achievements. As it is ob­vious, Israel is a relatively young nation, hence its educational system faces various challenges, some of which are exclusive to Israel. This presentation proposes to explain briefly the roots of Israel’s education system, which be­gan before it was recognized as a state, and will illustrate some concrete fac­ets of the actual education system, educational policy, and education man­agement, as well, as in Israel
Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain Management: A Case Study in Sports Marketing Human Resources Costing
Authors: Proia Maria-Christina , Tsimpidou Athina , Sakelariou Spyridon , Glykas Michail
Published: July 2023

A systematic literature survey on sales and marketing operations is presented with an emphasis on supply chain management. Articles includ­ed in the survey are categorized into four main categories identified namely: Supply Chain Management, Sales and Operations Planning, Artificial Intelli­gence and Big Data Analytics. The theory of Sports Marketing is presented as well as an effort-based costing case study of a team of Sports Marketing pro­fessionals working in marketing, sales and supply chain management. The costing case study approach provides activity costs calculations as well as the required Full-Time Equivalents per activity. Based on these calculations further performance metrics per activity are calculated.
The Rise of Storytelling as a Marketing Strategy for “Made in Italy” Products
Authors: de Andreis Federico , Marchisio Davide , Sottoriva Federico
Published: July 2023

Storytelling is the process of using fact and narrative to communi­cate something to the audience. The first approach to storytelling takes place as children, with the dual purpose of imagining a space-time different from reality, and secondly that of establishing contact with one’s parents, who are required to commit themselves daily, to transmit values and teachings. Pop­ular myths and legends perform four functions that allow human beings to understand themselves, others, the mysteries of life and the universe that surrounds them (Atkinson, 2002). These functions are: − the psychological function: it helps the person to define himself more clearly thanks to the possibility of reordering and deciphering experiences; − the social function: allows the person to understand what he has in common with others and what distinguishes him; − the cosmological-philosophical function: it supports the person in having a clearer vision of her role in the world, − the mystical-religious function: it allows the person to feel awe, won­der, humility and gratitude towards the mysteries that surround them. More and more small and large companies are engaging in a marketing ac­tivity called content marketing, considering the idea that storytelling is the key to attracting and retaining customers, especially in culturally far-away markets. Storytelling marketing is a description where the company combines the company’s identity with the company’s philosophy to create a product or service activity (Salzer-Morling & Stannegard, 2004). In fact, with the global financial crisis of 2009, investors reduced their invest­ments in communication, especially the budget allocated to television (-3.1% in 2011). Conversely, the internet grew (+12.3%) (Nielsen, 2012). But how to communicate a product to a different culture not sharing the same ideas, symbols, actions and dispositions of the company? This study aims to analyze which strategies have been applied in the story­telling of typically “Made in Italy” food products and representative of the Italian gastronomic heritage towards Asia. Briefly, the research aims to answer the following questions: RQ 1: Which strategies have been adopted by small-medium-large en­terprises in order to promote Italian products into culturally distant markets? RQ 2: Which strategies are effective, in order to be considered also for future business? The research is therefore based on an analysis of the literature on storytell­ing as a marketing strategy and then goes on to observe some case studies.
Natural Management and the Development of Protected Areas as Sustainable Tourism Spots in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Žunić Lejla
Published: July 2023

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Nature Protection Law complies with significant European directives and conventions intended to safeguard hab­itat and biodiversity. The objectives of the paper are to investigate Bosnia and Herzegovina’s legal framework for managing natural resources and to identify protected areas as the spots of sustainable tourism. Bosnia and Her­zegovina is home to a wide range of biodiversity due to its three distinct ge­ographical zones, the Mediterranean, Euro Siberian-Bore American, and Al­pine-Nordic Highlands. As a result, more protected areas are being estab­lished, with Sarajevo creating the first protected area that adheres to IUCN guidelines. Recently, new protected areas have been added to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s tourism supply to meet the rising demand for natural plac­es. Bosnia and Herzegovina is perceived as an ecotourism destination by the majority of its citizens, hence the trend toward protected areas is seen as favorable.
Guarantee of the Right to Online Education in Exceptional Situations: Case Study of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Peka Nejla
Published: July 2023

Covid-19 came as a challenge in human being life. After the an­nouncement of the state of the world pandemic on March 11, 2020, by the World Health Organization, the government reacted to this situation, under­taking a series of measures considering the general interruption of social and economic activities such as closing schools, the prohibition of mass gatherings in closed or open places, the restriction or prohibition of other movements in­side and outside the country, which brought the country into total quarantine for about three months. Among other things, the government also presented an action plan for the prevention and response to Covid-19 in May 2020, which provided three pillars of action: prevention, response, and recovery, to continue providing health services to the entire population. While the government’s re­sponse has necessarily been swift in terms of protecting health and guarantee­ing the right to life, the pandemic situation brought a new challenge, in terms of children’s well-being and the effective exercise of their rights, especially in the most vulnerable children. In the situation of the global pandemic, internation­al institutions have addressed a series of recommendations and statements for the protection and guarantee of the rights of children and their families. In April 2020, ENOC 2 calls on governments, the European Commission and the Council of Europe to take all appropriate actions to ensure that the rights of all children are guaranteed in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Children’s rights and, the comments of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, should be respected during the Covid-19 health care crisis.
EU Databases: One Evaluation on Recitals through the Look of the Court
Authors: Dobreva Albena
Published: July 2023

In February 2022, the European Commission published the proposal of the Data Act, Art. 35 which deals with the sui generis right of database manufacturers. The Database Directive 1996/9/EC has survived again and is about to enter the EU cloud federation almost intact. This fact re­ceived several academic headlines while almost overshadowing a landmark decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union. It is the decision in the case C-762/19 – SIA “CV-Online Latvia” v SIA “Melons”, which signals the be­ginning of a significant change in the existing jurisprudence and has the po­tential to focus the blurred image of The Directive. The Court attached great importance to recital 42 from her, which gives rise towell-founded interest. This is because the qualitative and quantitative weight of recitals in the juris­prudence of the Court of Justice of the EU is little studied and not at all in the field of the legal protection of databases. It is precisely some selected aspects of the place and the meaning of recitals in the judgments of the Court of Jus­tice of the EU in proceedings on preliminary rulings that occupy a central area in the present study.
Linear and Nonlinear Effects on Connectivity Structure: A Comparison of European Stock Markets
Authors: Dias Rui , Chambino Mariana , Horta Nicole , Heliodoro Paula , Alexandre Paulo
Published: July 2023

Understanding how crises spread is important for policymak­ers and regulators to take appropriate measures to prevent or contain crisis spread. This paper aims to analyse the synchronisations and financial con­tagion between the capital markets of Austria (ATX), Hungary (BUX), Croa­tia (CROBEX), Serbia (BELEX 15), Russia (IMOEX), Czech Republic (Prague SE PX), Slovenia (SBI TOP), and Poland (WIG) from September 19th, 2017, to Sep­tember 15th, 2022. The results show that during the Tranquil period, there were 23 integrations (out of 49 possibilities), and the markets with the most integrations are the Russian (IMOEX) and Polish (WIG) capital markets, while the Slovenian market (SBI TOP) does not integrate with any market, suggest­ing some isolation from its regional peers. During the 2020 and 2022 Stress events, we can confirm the presence of 45 integrations, with the stock in­dexes ATX, BUX, IMOEX, and SBI TOP being the most integrated markets (7 out of 7 possibilities). These findings are supported by the results of the un­conditional correlations, which show that the coefficients significantly in­creased between the Tranquil and Stress periods. To validate, the Forbes and Rigobon’s t-test shows that we are witnessing the phenomenon of marked contagion in these regional markets, with the exception of the IMO­EX-CROBEX pair. These findings suggest that regional investors operating in these markets may have some challenges in mitigating portfolio risk, with a high probability of possible losses in their portfolios.
Foreign Direct Investment Inflow in the Context of IFRS Adoption: Evidence from Slovakia
Authors: Tusan Radoslav
Published: July 2023

IFRS can be considered a global accounting standard; by accept­ing it, the country can help increase the transparency of financial state­ments. Increased transparency will subsequently attract new foreign inves­tors who prefer markets with high-quality information and provide them with the opportunity to assess investments at low costs and low risk. The adoption of IFRS can bring positive macroeconomic effects to countries, from which they can subsequently benefit and improve their overall econo­my. The article analyzes the impact of the adoption of IFRS on FDI in the Slo­vak Republic for the period from 1995 to 2020 through the correlation coeffi­cients of various related variables. Two research objectives were specified in the article: 1) the adoption of IFRS does not have a significant effect on the inflow of FDI; 2) the adoption of IFRS has a significant impact on the inflow of FDI. The comparison of correlation coefficients showed interesting results in the mentioned context.
Enogastronomic Experience: A State-of-the-Art-Review
Authors: Mikinac Krešimir , Laškarin Ažić Marina , Rašan Dora
Published: July 2023

The specificity of food and wine in a particular region can serve as a motive that connects consumers to a particular geographic area. Therefore, the enogastronomic experience is a perfect postulate combining gastronomy and enology for consumers. This research aimed to conduct an in-depth anal­ysis of previous research and obtain a comprehensive picture of the enogas­tronomic experience of consumers. The result of the empirical research shows that most studies on the enogastronomic experience were published in 2020 (25.53%) and in Spain (17.02%), while the cluster analysis showed that “food” and “satisfaction” are the most frequently used keywords. It is also worth high­lighting that almost half of the research in the field of restaurateurs is from the perspective of consumers (40.42%). The results of this research can help both researchers and practitioners engaged in the field of enogastronomy to bet­ter cope with the challenges of competition in the market.
Managing Circular Economy with a Strategic-Risk Approach
Authors: Gennari Francesca
Published: July 2023

The debate about the criticalities of the traditional linear econo­my-based business model is leading to a more sustainable way of production and consumption which is the circular economy (CE), defined as an econo­my capable of regenerating itself. However, there is an area of concern relat­ed to the risks arising from the changes that CE requires in processes, organ­ization, governance, and relations within the supply chain and with stake­holders. This paper focuses on the main risk areas firms should manage for a successful strategic transition to CE, suggesting a conceptual framework for CE risk identification according to a strategic-based approach.
A Survey on Efficiency and Profitable Trading Opportunities in the Cryptocurrency Markets: An Approach in the Context of the War of 2022
Authors: Dias Rui , Horta Nicole , Chambino Mariana , Alexandre Paulo , Heliodoro Paula
Published: July 2023

In this paper, we analyse the long memory process in the cryp­tocurrencies Bitcoin (BTC), Cardano (ADA), Binance Coin (BNB), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) from January 1st, 2018, to No­vember 10th, 2022, which includes the 2020 and 2022 events. The results demonstrate that the daily returns are leptokurtic, and the distributions are non-Gaussian. We also observe non-linearity, implying autocorrelation or conditional heteroscedasticity in digital currencies. The DFA exponents re­veal that throughout the Tranquil period, digital currencies with current val­ues higher than 0.5 exhibited long memory in their returns. The BNB digital currency has an exponent of 0.5, indicating that the series were unpredicta­ble throughout this period. As can be shown, all cryptocurrencies offer val­ues of the DFA exponent greater than 0.5 in the Stress subperiod, implying that the higher the DFA exponent and closer to 1, the higher the persistence, as well as the autocorrelation between observations and stronger predictive ability. The findings support the evidence examined by the BDS test, name­ly that price movements are not i.i.d. (independent and identically distribut­ed) and that investors have a high possibility of achieving above-average returns through arbitrage.
Time-Varying Co-movements between Wti and European Capital Markets: Implications for Portfolio Diversification and Hedging Strategies
Authors: Chambino Mariana , Dias Rui , Horta Nicole
Published: July 2023

This paper aims to analyse whether the events of 2020 and 2022 (Covid-19 pandemic crisis, the oil price war between Russia and Sau­di Arabia, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022) affected efficien­cy, and accentuated shocks across markets in the Netherlands (AEX), Bel­gium (BEL 20), France (CAC 40), Portugal (PSI 20), Norway (OBX), and in the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil index, during the period from Sep­tember 18th, 2017, to 15th, September 2022. The findings reveal that mar­kets exhibit more substantial signals of (in)efficiency throughout the glob­al economy’s uncertainty sub-period; nonetheless, we find that the shocks across markets did not increase from the Tranquil sub-period to the Stress sub-period. Furthermore, we also find that WTI lacks the hedging and ha­ven features exhibited by the European capital markets studied. These findings have significant consequences, especially for overseas investors and oil corporations, which try to spread risk, particularly during uncer­tain times. Finally, we demonstrate that there is no evidence that market (in)efficiency increases the co-movements.
A Novel Approach in Corporate Social Responsibility Performance Measurement
Authors: Belesioti Maria , Glykas Michail
Published: July 2023

Corporate Social Responsibility Performance (CSR) Measure­ment is as essential as performing CSR. Measurement of Corporate Social Performance is two-fold: firstly, can assist stakeholders in understanding the difference between short-term financial metrics and building valuable long-term relationships and assets leading to long-term corporate value. Secondly, it offers society, employees, and customers the ability to judge a corporation’s social behaviour and ethics and reward it accordingly. So, the exact contribution of CSR to a company and its stakeholders should be evaluated and assessed by tangible and measurable results. Since there is no standardised method or predefined criteria for CSR assessment, litera­ture has tried to define the influencing factors of corporate social perfor­mance and to describe the techniques and methodologies of CSR assess­ment. However, due to its “soft nature”, the pure social part of the term is difficult to measure. Corporations use Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure their perfor­mance. However, these measures are not sufficient since they cannot af­fect corporate strategic goals. In the present paper, a CSR performance measurement framework is presented, targeting to assist organisations in measuring the effectiveness of their CSR initiatives. The key factors affect­ing corporate performance are identified, and a literature review of the concept is performed.
Impact Assessment of COVID-19 on the Tourism Industry in North Macedonia
Authors: Velichkovska Kristina , Mustafa Besnik , Georgievski Bojan
Published: July 2023

As a result of closed borders, limited mobility, and social distancing, tourism is one of the first and most severely affected economic sectors during pandemics. Considering the characteristics of Covid-19 in terms of speed of spread and the consequences it has on human health, it was the most serious crisis that the tourism industry has faced so far. To prevent the spread of the vi­rus, many countries implemented border lockdowns which disrupted life and caused a severe economic downturn. The restrictive measures caused a signif­icant decline in economic activity and brought tourism to an abrupt halt. This paper estimates the impact of Covid-19 on tourism and contributes to a better understanding of the effects of COVID-19 on tourism in North Macedonia and the required response in different sectors at various scales.
INVESTIGATION OF STUDIES ON GLASS CEILING SYNDROME IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Authors: DÜZENLİ Havva
Published: July 2023

In this research, it is aimed to examine the researches on the glass ceiling barriers faced by women who are most involved in the field of education. For article analysis; Data were collected through the document scanning technique of the researches on the glass ceiling obstacles experienced by female teachers and administrators in education administration. For the study, the articles and thesis studies published in the Google Academic and National Thesis Center database between 2001-2017 were examined, and the contents and results of 11 studies were examined. The researches in the obtained data were analyzed and interpreted. According to the data obtained in this research; Women who play the most roles in the field of education are exposed to some obstacles in their professional lives and experience difficulties in their career progression with the glass ceiling syndrome.
ATTITUDES OF FARMERS TOWARDS GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE: THE CASE OF ÇAMLIDERE
Authors: TEMİZHAN Sümeyra , BOĞATEKİN Mehmet Mert , ÖZDEMİR Yusuf , IŞIKTAŞ İhsan
Published: July 2023

This research was conducted to reveal the attitudes of farmers towards global climate change. The study group of the research, which was carried out in the qualitative research design, consists of 8 farmers in the Çamlıdere district of Ankara, which were selected by the easily accessible sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods. In the research, scanning model, which is one of the general research types, was used. The data collection tool is a semi-structured interview form consisting of 5 questions prepared for the research by the researchers. The data collection process took 8 weeks. In the analysis of the data, the semi-structured interview form was subjected to content analysis and the findings were reached. As a result of the findings and interpretation of these findings, it was concluded that the participant farmers had negative attitudes towards global climate change, they had knowledge about the concept, but it was not within the scope of scientific knowledge. Çamlıdere district of Ankara province is affected by climate change. The participants are aware of global climate change, but they are desperate for their individual efforts to be insufficient, the fact that they have not made any changes in agricultural products, they want to create irrigation tanks, and they are interested in greenhouse activities show these results. As a research proposal, explaining global climate change to farmers with a scientific activity can form a basis for measures to be taken on global climate change.
FUTURE CONCERNS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EARTHQUAKE
Authors: AKİPEK Alper
Published: July 2023

The aim of this research is to determine the future anxiety of earthquake survivor high school students. The sample of the study consists of 16 high school students who migrated from various earthquake regions to Ankara. Phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the research. In the study, a semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool in order to determine the future anxiety of earthquake survivor high school students. Descriptive and content analysis were used in the data analysis of the research. As a result of the research, it was determined that the primary expectation of earthquake survivor students about the future is to return to their own homes. High school students stated that experienced people are important in order to achieve something they want. They also stated that it is important to study more, do research, and make an effort. High school students offered various views on what to do when they could not get what they wanted. The number of participants who gave up and accepted is few among them, and the participants who found new ways are in the majority. Earthquake survivors high school students expressed their opinions about their preparation for the future, both positively and negatively, due to the disaster they experienced. It is stated that they experience numbness, deterioration of psychology and learning to act alone in life. In addition to this, they also stated various positive thoughts such as learning to take precautions and providing a positive outlook. Most of the students stated that they are not very hopeful about the future. Most of them have a pessimistic view of life. Not being able to dream about the future, not wanting to leave the family, or not caring about the next ten years are among the views stated.
INVESTIGATION OF THE CONCEPT OF TRIANGLE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOKS IN TERMS OF TOOL/OBJECT DIALECTIC
Authors: KİRAZ Müge , TAPAN-BROUTIN Menekşe Seden , GÜLER SELEK Hatice Kübra
Published: July 2023

In this study, it was aimed to examine the concept of triangle in middle school mathematics textbooks (grades 5-8) in terms of tool/object dialectic and to examine in which case the concept has the status of tool and in which case it has the status of object from the 5th to the 8th grade level. Since the textbooks were analyzed in the study, this study is a document analysis study. The MoNE 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade textbooks taught in middle schools in the 2022-2023 academic year were used as documents in the study. The triangle concept in the textbooks was examined in terms of the tool/object dialectic, and the situations in which the concept is related to the status of tool or object were analyzed using document analysis. As a result of the research, it has been reached that the concept of middle school mathematics 5th grade lesson triangle is mostly in the "object" status, while it is mostly in the "tool" status in the 6th, 7th and 8th grade textbooks. Therefore, it can be interpreted that there are limits to basic learning about triangles in the 5th grade, and that more emphasis should be placed on triangles in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades.
AN EXAMINATION OF PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN TRANSPORTED EDUCATION
Authors: KOCAER Arif , ÜLGEN İlhan , KIRMAN Mustafa Gökhan , AYVACI Adnan
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the research conducted on the problems encountered in transportation education and to provide suggestions for solutions based on the findings regarding the problems faced by administrators, teachers, students, and parents. The research method used in this study is literature review, and the scope of the study is based on articles, theses, and books published in the literature related to transportation education. Document analysis was used as the data collection tool. During the data collection process, articles and theses published in the literature related to the research problem and sub-problems were searched online, and books related to the topic were examined. The data obtained from the documents were organized as the problems encountered by administrators, teachers, students, and parents in schools where transportation education is provided, and these data were compared by correlating them. Based on the data obtained during the research, it was found that the problems encountered by administrators include transportation services, meal services provided to students, and the extra workload imposed by the system. Teachers within the education system can face many difficulties, including heavy duties such as shift work, extra workload imposed by the system, and communication problems with parents. Students can also experience problems related to transportation services and meal services provided. Particularly in schools providing transportation education, parents may face difficulties in terms of distance from their homes to the schools and the lack of transportation opportunities for some parents.
EXECUTIVE OPINIONS ON FACTORS AFFECTING TEACHERS' ORGANIZATIONAL LOYALTY
Authors: ATALAY Meral , KANMAZ Ahmet
Published: July 2023

In this study; it is aimed to reveal the factors affecting teachers' organizational commitment with the opinions of the administrators. In line with the purpose of the research carried out in the qualitative design, a study group was formed with 20 primary school administrators, interviews were conducted and data were obtained. In this direction; Data was obtained on the individual factors, in-school and out-of-school factors that affect teachers' organizational commitment, and what are the managerial behaviors that increase or decrease organizational commitment. Descriptive analyzes of the obtained data were made for the result. According to the results of the research; Teachers' personal characteristics, education levels and professional seniority affect organizational commitment at an individual level. School culture, managerial behaviors, rewarding and wage factors are organizational factors that affect teachers' organizational commitment. Professionalism, professional development, status and socio-economic status of the teaching profession are external factors that affect teachers' organizational commitment. The fact that the administrators exhibit a management approach that is flexible, participatory, fair, gives importance to communication and supports the teacher increases the organizational commitment of the teachers. The oppressive and authoritarian management approach and excessive supervision of the administrators reduce the organizational commitment of the teachers.
Peripheral Artery Disease and Buerger-Allen Exercise
Authors: Sasikumar Salini , George Jomet
Published: July 2023

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin. It can lead to various complications, including peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of arteries that supply blood to the limbs, typically the legs. Exercise plays a crucial role in managing both DM and PAD. Buerger-Allen exercises (BAEs), also known as lower extremity exercises, are specific exercises designed to improve circulation in the legs and feet. These exercises are particularly beneficial for individuals with PAD, as they help increase blood flow to the affected limbs, reduce symptoms, and improve overall cardiovascular fitness. BAE has the following steps elevating the legs, pumping the feet, rotating the ankles, bending the knees, and lowering the legs. The exercise starts by elevating the legs to a level above the heart. This position helps to reduce swelling and improve blood flow. These exercises are typically performed in a controlled manner, with multiple repetitions of each movement. The frequency and duration of BAEs may vary based on an individual’s condition and their healthcare provider’s recommendations. It is essential to consult a healthcare professional before starting any exercise regimen, especially if the patient has DM or PAD, to ensure that the exercises are safe and suitable for your specific situation. Many research studies proved that BAE is very effective in reducing PAD among DM patients.
Peripheral Artery Disease and Buerger-Allen Exercise
Authors: Sasikumar Salini , Georg Jomet
Published: July 2023

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin. It can lead to various complications, including peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of arteries that supply blood to the limbs, typically the legs. Exercise plays a crucial role in managing both DM and PAD. Buerger-Allen exercises (BAEs), also known as lower extremity exercises, are specific exercises designed to improve circulation in the legs and feet. These exercises are particularly beneficial for individuals with PAD, as they help increase blood flow to the affected limbs, reduce symptoms, and improve overall cardiovascular fitness. BAE has the following steps elevating the legs, pumping the feet, rotating the ankles, bending the knees, and lowering the legs. The exercise starts by elevating the legs to a level above the heart. This position helps to reduce swelling and improve blood flow. These exercises are typically performed in a controlled manner, with multiple repetitions of each movement. The frequency and duration of BAEs may vary based on an individual’s condition and their healthcare provider’s recommendations. It is essential to consult a healthcare professional before starting any exercise regimen, especially if the patient has DM or PAD, to ensure that the exercises are safe and suitable for your specific situation. Many research studies proved that BAE is very effective in reducing PAD among DM patients.
A Review on Childhood Anxiety
Authors: Greeshma P. V. , Joseph Theyamma
Published: July 2023

This article contains detailed data and review evaluations of the concept of anxiety disorder in children. It is one of the currently facing issues by parents, teachers, and surrounding caretakers, which needs meticulous care and management. It feels like a simple psychological feeling but can lead to complex, unpredictable complications. The causes and risk factors may be varied depends on individuality and background situation. The incidence rate shows tremendous increment, and the related issues show very hike. This complicated situation makes the parents in a big dilemma for managing their children and social reactions. The urbanization, industrialization, and job conditions of parents indirectly influenced for making this feelings as a disorder. Majority of humans, especially children, possess various behavioral patterns during their development to adulthood. Although it is a universal truth and normal for all, when it becomes harmful to themselves and others, it can be considered behavioral disorder. It is a common and normal feeling of psychology and its projection appropriate to the situation shows psychological well-being. Hence, its overness and extremity needed proper identification and management. In psychological theories, it is clearly stated about various reactions of children and even adults. When children fail to pass these steps, which results in various emotional tragedies like anxiety disorder. This article deals with the conditions, including its etiological factors, symptoms, various types of anxiety disorders, and its management, including various review studies regarding this concept.
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Mentha Bar in Reduction of Dysmenorrhea among Adolescent Girls in Selected College, Hyderabad
Authors: Sharon Kalla Daniel
Published: July 2023

Background: Dysmenorrhea is characterized by intense uterine discomfort that radiates to the back and legs and occurs during menstruation. In medical interviews, women frequently fail to mention that they suffer from dysmenorrhea. Herbal supplements have been shown to be an exceptionally effective treatment option for menstrual issues. One of the most significant benefits of using herbal remedies is that they provide results for a long time without having any side effects for the consumer. Mint is a soothing plant that can be used without worry despite its invasive nature and propensity to spread. Its most common use includes providing relief from the discomfort associated with indigestion, cramps, menstrual cramps, flatulence, upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting as well as child colic. Method: Quantitative evaluative research approach and Quasi experimental research design were used. The study was conducted in the Swapna School of Nursing, Chaitanyapuri, Hyderabad, and Vijay Marie College of Nursing Begumpet, Hyderabad. Adolescent girls with dysmenorrhea who were studying in the Swapna School of Nursing, Chaitanyapuri, Hyderabad, and Vijay Marie College of Nursing Begumpet, Hyderabad, were selected as a sample size. Purposive sampling technique was used in this study. Results: The calculated paired t-test calculated value for experimental group is 5.9 and table value is 2.04 at 0.05% level of significance and 29 degree of freedom; hence, the calculated “t” value is greater than table value, indicating that the null hypothesis (H0 ) is rejected and research hypothesis (H1 ) is accepted. Conclusion: The study found that adolescents with dysmenorrhea who experienced major side effects responded favorably to the efficacy and pain reduction of the medication.
A Review on Impact of Training Program on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Hypertension among Accredited Social Health Activist
Authors: Shalini O  , G. Solomon Smriti
Published: July 2023

Hypertension (HTN) is the term used to describe high blood pressure (BP). One of the major causes of morbidity and mortality and a public health issue that affects all nations in the world is HTN. The low diagnosis of HTN in rural India is caused by a number of obstacles. Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers who work for mother and child health programs across the nation could be used to improve HTN control because rural India has low access to healthcare services. ASHAs can receive training to facilitate community-based group discussions focused on education and to assist people in controlling high BP. ASHAs may obtain training to support people and lead community-based group discussions on high BP management. Following the intervention, the ASHAs had a greater understanding of and use for HTN. According to the ASHAs, the training materials were easy to understand and effective at educating local populations. This study proved that health education provided by community health practitioners improved the adherence of HTN patients to low-sodium diets and medications. More health issues than any other condition are caused by HTN globally. Rural communities have lower levels of awareness of available HTN control options. We came to the conclusion after examining the available literature that training programs could improve the understanding and attitude of ASHA employees about HTN.
A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Physical and Psychological Well-Being among Older Adults during COVID-19 Outbreak
Authors: S. Kanishkar  , S. Saravanan  , K. Tamizharasi
Published: July 2023

Background: The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus is an international health crisis that has the potential to have major repercussions for public health, including both physical and mental health. There is a lack of epidemiological information about the COVID-19 outbreak, which makes elderly people more susceptible to the stress it causes. The goal of the study is to evaluate older persons’ physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Mixed method, embedded design was adopted. Fifty older adults were selected through purposive sampling technique from the selected village. Qualitative approach was used to measure physical well-being by interview and quantitative approach was employed to assess psychological well-being by modified psychological general well-being index. Qualitative data analyzed by thematic analysis and quantitative data analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study findings revealed that, in physical well-being, maximum older adults reported, the daily schedule was totally changed, did not get enough time for doing pleasurable activities, changed their food pattern, sleep was fully disturbed, daily habits were changed by following COVID appropriate behavior, and many discomfort faced in maintaining health during COVID-19 outbreak. The finding of psychological well-being shows, maximum 34 (68%) having moderate level of psychological distress, the domain self-confidence 3.1 ± 30.68 was mostly disturbed. There was a significant association found between the age, education, occupation, performance of basic activity, and vaccination status with the selected demographic variables at P ≤ 0.05 levels. Conclusion: The older adults were considered as vulnerable people as they need more attention in maintaining health during COVID-19 outbreak.
A Study to Assess the Quality of Life among the Gynecological Cancer Patients in Selected Hospitals of the City with a View to Develop an Information Booklet
Authors: Pawar Pooja Vijay , Shinde Marylin
Published: July 2023

Aim: Quality of life (QOL) among women with gynecological cancer: Findings from a study conducted at select hospitals in the city for the purpose of producing an educational pamphlet. Introduction: Cancer is the main health issue in the community across the world. Globally, cancer is one of the most common causes for morbidity and mortality. Gynecological cancers include cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, gestational trophoblastic tumor, ovarian epithelial cancer, ovarian germ cell tumor, uterine sarcoma, vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer. Materials and Methods: In this study, cross-sectional, descriptive, and research design was used to evaluate the QOL among the gynecological cancer patients. Ninety-four gynecological cancer patients from the hospital of the city are selected for the study as a sample. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used. A Likert-style scale with four options used for analysis. Results: Majority of the patients 61 (64.89%) were not have any changes in global health status QOL, 19 (20.21%) were somewhat worse level in their global health status/QOL, 12 (12.76%) were somewhat better level on scale, 2 (2.12%) were in much worse level, and none of the patients were in much better level on global health status/QOL. Majority of the patients 50 (53.19%) were have moderate symptoms, 37 (39.36%) were have minor symptoms, 6 (6.38%) were have serious symptoms, and 1 (1.06%) not have substantial symptoms on symptoms scale items. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the QOL of gynecological cancer patients does not change. On the physical, emotional, social, and role-function dimensions of QOL, gynecological cancer and its treatment processes have a detrimental impact.
Knowledge of Staff Nurses on Immediate Physiological Problems Occurring due to Chemotherapy: A Descriptive Study
Authors: Chopra Nidhi , Garg Pardeep , Rani Bimla
Published: July 2023

Background: People undergoing chemotherapy will have side effects, usually occurring such as nausea and vomiting, alopecia, pain, fatigue, neutropenia, mouth sores, and thrombocytopenia. Some side effects can be serious enough to create delays in treatment. These may include febrile neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, etc. The objectives were formulated to carry out the study to assess the knowledge of staff nurses on immediate physiological problems occurring due to chemotherapy. Methods: The study opted to use a descriptive approach to its methodology. The research was conducted at the Patel Multispecialty Hospital in Jalandhar, which is located in the state of Punjab in India. The information was gathered from eighty staff nurses using the convenient sample technique and a self-structured questionnaire, and it was then analyzed to determine the level of knowledge possessed by the staff nurses. When doing the analysis of the data, both descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized. Pender’s model of health promotion served as the inspiration for the conceptual framework that this study employed. Results: The overall aspect-wise mean knowledge score was 13.63 with an SD of 5.509 and the total percentage was 40%. In the present communication, we have observed that in the age group 41–50 years has good knowledge of chemotherapy and its immediate side effects rather than others. Conclusion: The nurses with a B.Sc. degree having more information as compared to GNMs followed by those who were working more than 5 years has good knowledge of the side effects of chemotherapy as compared to other staff. Hence, there is a need for an information guide sheet related to immediate physiological problems and the management of chemotherapy, which will be useful to improve the knowledge of staff nurses.
Effectiveness of Nesting and Swaddling Technique on Bio-physiological Parameters, Neuro-behavioral Activity and Sucking Response among Sick Neonates
Authors: Reddy Deepa Ganesh , Solomon Smriti G.
Published: July 2023

Babies delivered before 37 weeks or 259 days of gestation are deemed premature. It is believed to be the direct cause of 24% of infant fatalities. While preterm births account for between 5% and 7% of all live births in some developed nations, it is believed that the proportion is much higher in developing nations. Nearly 30% of infants in India, or 7.5 million, are born low birth weight (LBW) (2500 g). This accounts for 42% of the global burden, more than any other nation. Approximately 60% of LBW neonates are born at term after fetal growth restriction, while the remaining 40% are born prematurely. The prevalence of SGA is 46.9%, exceeding all countries except two. Nesting is one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy position for a premature infant, which involves positioning the hands near the face and the feet together while using positioning aids to create a secure, snug, and supportive nest. The capacity to nest keeps premature neonates in a comfortable position, enables spontaneous motor activity for skeletal joint and neuromuscular function, and facilitates the monitoring of stable vital signs. Commonly, infants are wrapped in a breathable, lightweight blanket to help them unwind and fall asleep.
Producing Oil from Dead Oil Wells Using injected LPG
Authors: Rassoul G.A.R. , M. Waheeb Omar
Published: July 2023

In order to reduce hydrostatic pressure in oil wells and produce oil from dead oil wells, laboratory rig was constructed, by injecting LPG through pipe containing mixture of two to one part of East Baghdad crude oil and water. The used pressure of injection was 2.0 bar, which results the hydrostatic pressure reduction around 246 to 222 mbar and flow rate of 34.5 liter/hr fluid (oil-water), at 220 cm injection depth. Effects of other operating parameters were also studied on the behavior of two phase flow and on the production of oil from dead oil wells.
Characterization and Cracking Activity of Zeolite Prepared from Local Kaolin
Authors: A.K. Mohammed Abdul Halim , Karim Samar , M. Rahman Ameel
Published: July 2023

The synthesis of zeolite NaX from locally available kaolin has been studied. The operating conditions for zeolite NaX production from kaolin with good crystallinity were as follows; a gel formation step of metakaolin in alkaline medium in presence of additional silica to crystallize the zeolite was achieved at 60 oC for 1 hr,and with stirring. In ageing step of the reactants at room temperature for 5 days and crystallization step at 87±2 oC for 24 hr. The catalytic activity of catalyst prepared from local kaolin was studied by using cumene cracking as a model for catalytic cracking and compared with standard HY zeolite and HX zeolite catalysts. The activity test was carried out in a laboratory continuous flow unit with fixed bed reactor at duration time in the range 10-240 minutes, temperature 823 K, and LHSV 1 h-1. The prepared and the standard catalysts were characterized by atomic absorption, X-Ray Diffraction Analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, surface area and pore volume.