bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of Uranium Concentration in Human Urine at Al-Tuwaitha Region
Authors: Hamza Hala M. , Hussain Hayder S.
Published: February 2025

In this study, 60 urine samples were collected from healthy volunteer individuals (both males and females) residing in the Tuwaitha region (aged 20-60 years) and compared with 30 urine samples from individuals living in another area of Baghdad, far from AL- Tuwaitha nuclear site (aged 20-60 years). The uranium concentration of these samples was measured using a solid-state nuclear track detector CR-39. The results indicated that the average uranium concentration for the Tuwaitha group was 0.507±0.032μg/L, which is higher than the permissible limits set by the World Health Organization, which is 0.3μg/L. While the uranium concentration for the control group was 0.267±0.045μg/L. The study also explored the relationship between uranium concentrations and gender, age, and smoking habits.
Effect of Milling Process Variables on the Size of Hematite Ore Particles
Authors: Baqer Zahraa K. , Hafiz Mohammed H. , Sayyid Firas F.
Published: February 2025

Hematite is one of the iron ores, and its chemical formula is (Fe2O3). The present research studies the hematite processing and the effect of grinding factors on it. Hematite ore is considered a low-grade iron ore due to its low iron percentage. The hematite comprised Fe (30.36%), Fe2O3 (43.41%), and other minerals, such as (CaO, SiO2, and Al2O3). It is essential to clean the valuable metal from impurities by making its closed components intertwined with impurities liberated through processing and grinding processes to increase its surface area, which is the research goal. The research methodology included collecting a sample of hematite ore from the Al-Hussainiyat area in (Anbar-Iraq). The hematite ore sample was crushed and ground. Then, samples were sieved using a vibrating sieve to analyze the raw particles based on their particle size distribution. Weight, time, and rotational speed were investigated to obtain the right balance between the input weight, grinding time, and mill speed to get the required particle size. The present research also aims to reduce the ore's particle size to less than 75 m and grind it to maximize its surface area. The findings of the milling process showed that the particle size reduced with increasing speed and duration. Also, it was found that the laboratory ball mill produced raw materials with a size of 20 microns and a maximum weight of 21.6 grams. These gains were achieved when a weight of 50 grams was added to 4 balls, a suitable number of balls, and the mixture was left inside for 30 minutes. The maximum weight achieved at 500 rpm for 10 minutes was 41 grams, with an internal weight of 100 grams and a particle size of 150 microns.
Linguistic Analysis of Political Media Discourse in China: Evolution, Current Problems and Trends
Authors: SUN WENXIN
Published: February 2025

The subject of the article is the history of discourse development, the current situation, the characteristics of language at different stages, and its problems. The object of the study includes various practices of political media discourse in Chinese and foreign communication space, including traditional media, documentaries, virtual space and other media. We accomplished the following tasks in the research : 1) Described the history of the development of political discourse in China and the characteristics of each stage of its development in both Chinese and international dimensions. 2) Identified the problems and challenges facing the development of Chinese political discourse at present. 3) Attempt to find ways to solve the problems of discourse development and look into the future. The paper uses the methods of case analysis, comparative and descriptive analysis, as well as generalization and outline. Critical discourse analysis, multimodal discourse analysis, cognitive linguistics, narrative theory and intercultural communication methodology served as the theoretical basis. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that it presents a comprehensive picture of the development and transformation of Chinese political media discourse in recent years from a macroscopic perspective, and summarizes the features and new trends in Chinese political communication. The results of the study show that Chinese political media discourse has achieved the transition from unidirectional ideological output to diversification of content and form. From a linguistic perspective, it can be determined that Chinese political media discourse at this stage faces developmental challenges such as monotonous vocabulary, limited narrative, lack of audience adaptation and cultural differences. In the context of the new era, Chinese political media discourse should enrich vocabulary and sentences, utilize different linguistic styles of speech, change narrative perspective and adapt to cultural differences.
Foreign Trade Company Personnel Management System usingSSM Framework
Authors:   School of Computer Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, China, Dong Junchao , Chen Tiantian ,   Department of Research and Development, eStarCom Network Technology (Beijing) Co., LTD, China
Published: February 2025

Purpose–The main purpose of this study is to design and implement an efficient, reliable, and safe personnel management system to improve the human resource management level of foreign trade companies.

Method–We chose the SSM framework (Spring + SpringMVC + MyBatis) as the development platform, taking full advantage of its comprehensiveness, maturity, and community support. The system includes an employee information management module, salary and benefits management module, performance evaluation module, and training record module. It also has a responsive design and supports multi-platform access.

Results–Through this study, we successfully designed, developed, and implemented a feature-rich personnel management system for foreign trade companies. The system improves employee information accuracy, employee satisfaction, and management efficiency. It allows employees to easily access and manage their personal information while providing management with data on employee performance, compensation structures, and more.

Conclusion–Our findings indicate that it is wise to choose the SSM framework as a development platform as it provides a wide range of features and support that help implement the system's requirements. The personnel management system of foreign trade companies plays an important role in improving management efficiency, improving employee satisfaction, providing decision support, and ensuring data security.

Recommendations–Future research should focus on further optimizing system performance, improving user experience, exploring data analysis and prediction, implementing mobile applications, and enhancing data security and privacy protection. These improvements will help increase the functionality and value of your personnel management system.

Practical Implications–The personnel management system of foreign trade companies based on the SSM framework has extensive practical significance in practical applications. It can improve the competitiveness of foreign trade companies, reduce management costs, and ensure data security and compliance, thus providing strong support for the sustainable development of enterprises. This system also provides valuable experience and reference for research and applications in other similar fields.

Keywords–personnel management system, SSM framework, foreign trade companies,employee information management
Big Data Analysis of College Entrance Examination Candidates' Volunteer Selection Based on Python
Authors:   School of Artificial Intelligence, Jiaozuo University, China, Bei Lu
Published: February 2025

Purpose –This article adopts a Python crawler technology approach to write crawler program code, extract publicly available college entrance examination volunteer filling data on the internet, and clean and store the data. Then, through analysis of the data, we mainly conducted big data analysis on the indicators used by college entrance examination candidates for voluntary reporting, identify popular majors for college entrance examination candidates to fill in, and providing references for students who are about to participate in the college entrance examination.

Proposed Method –The study will usecrawlertechnologyto collect,save,clean,and analyzethedata, and finally use data analysis technology to completedata analysis and visual chart display.

Conclusion –The collected data was analyzed and visualized based on the top 10 majors selected for the first batch of undergraduate college entrance examination in Henan Province in 2019, the top 10 majors selected for the second batch of undergraduate college entrance examination, the top 10 majors selected for vocational colleges, the top 10 majors selected for liberal arts, and the top 10 majors selected for science. The analyzed results provide the necessary support for universities to carry out corresponding majors and can also provide a reference for students who are about to participate in the college entrance examination, which is of great significance.

Recommendations–This paper suggests using convenient and efficient Python crawler technology to extract data, store and analyze it, and ultimately display it.

PracticalImplication–The analyzed results provide the necessary support for universities to carry out corresponding majors and can also provide a reference for students who are about to participate in the college entrance examination, which is of great significance.

Keywords–Python, crawler, data analysis, college entrance examination volunteer selection
Fatores associados com coinfecção HIV/IST em pacientes atendidos em um serviço de assistência de doenças infecciosas do SUS
Authors: Silva Felipe Coutinho Costa , Figueroa Junior Paulo Roberto , Gomes Mardelene Geísa , Lima Anna Carolina Lustosa , Torres Fernanda Silva
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Investigar a associação entre fatores socioeconômicos e de Saúde com a coinfecção com HIV em uma cidade de Minas Gerais, Brasil, 2017 a 2021. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo com 298 pacientes com desfecho de coinfecção (sim/não). As variáveis exposição foram: gênero, orientação sexual, etnia, idade, escolaridade, renda, estado civil, plano de saúde, parceria fixa, exposição, sorologia da parceria, uso de preservativo, tratamento e reações adversas. Utilizou-se teste qui-quadrado de Pearson (p<0,05) e Razão das Chances (RC) por regressão univariada. Resultados: A maioria dos pacientes era do gênero masculino, pardo, 21 a 60 anos, heterossexual, solteiro, baixas escolaridade e renda. Tinham parceria fixa e soroconcordante, contágio sexual, pouco uso de preservativo, adesão aos antirretrovirais e poucos eventos adversos. Associou-se coinfecção HIV com sífilis, gonorreia e HPV, com significância para gênero masculino (RC 4,6), bissexual (RC 3,1) ou homossexual (RC 2,7) e parceria sorodiscordante (RC 3,2). Conclusão: O estudo identificou um aumento na prevalência de coinfecção, e ressalta a importância da educação em saúde, para garantir ações eficazes na prevenção de coinfecções, tratamento e melhoria das condições de vida de pessoas vivendo com HIV/AIDS.
A influência do uso de cigarro eletrônico no desenvolvimento de pneumopatias
Authors: Santos Beatriz Costa Pugliese dos , Bezerra Byanca de Moura , Lacerda Gustavo Pires , Carvalho Júlia Feitosa Araújo de , Pires Manuela Amim , Dantas Renata Aparecida Elias
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Avaliar a influência do uso do cigarro eletrônico no desenvolvimento de pneumopatias. Métodos: Revisão integrativa, nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health (PubMed). A busca foi realizada em 14 de agosto de 2024. Os descritores em ciências da saúde (DeCS) foram: “lung diseases”, “e-cigarette”, “vaping”, “vape” e “respiratory diseases”, com o operador booleano AND. Os critérios de inclusão foram: estudos originais de natureza primária, de livre acesso, disponibilizados na íntegra e publicados entre 2019 e 2024. Resultados: Este estudo foi feito por intermédio de análise de 15 artigos sobre a relação do uso de cigarros eletrônicos com o desenvolvimento de pneumopatias. Os resultados obtidos foram apresentados no Quadro 1, o qual evidencia autores, tipos de estudos e os principais achados. Considerações finais: Diante da análise, ficou evidente que o uso de cigarros eletrônicos propicia maiores chances de desenvolvimento de pneumopatias.
Como a automedicação com antibióticos impacta na microbiota do trato gastrointestinal
Authors: Torres Carolina Nunes , Rocha Eduarda Helena Castellanos , Peres Letícia Alves , Melo Maria Clara Vieira de , Allegretti Melissa , Barbosa João de Sousa Pinheiro
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Evidenciar de forma clara e objetiva os impactos da automedicação com antibióticos na microbiota do trato gastrointestinal. Métodos: Este artigo utilizou estudos randomizados, abertos e multicêntricos com exposição de indivíduos a antibióticos e grupo placebo com análises fecais, estudos transversais e de triagem com análise do microbioma intestinal, por metagenômica shotgun, de indivíduos que fizeram terapia antimicrobiana e estudo seccional, epidemiológico e quantitativo com entrevistas e aplicação de questionários sobre a automedicação e o uso e conhecimento de antibióticos em uma determinada população. Resultados: Foi observado alterações na microbiota intestinal e em tratamentos contra infecções, disbiose, impactos na resposta imune e inflamatória do corpo,  aumento da resistência de bactérias e modificações na estrutura do microbioma. Considerações finais: Conclui-se que a automedicação com antibióticos é predominante na população observada e estudada. Além disso, as consequências desse fenômeno refletem a falta de entendimento sobre a auto-administração de antimicrobianos e seus efeitos metabólicos.
Comorbidity in patients with chronic blepharitis
Authors:   Medical Institute of Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN), Moscow, Russia, Kazantceva E.P. , Frolov A.M. ,   Medical Institute of Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN), Moscow, Russia, Frolov M.A. ,   Medical Institute of Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN), Moscow, Russia, Shidlovskaia E.F. ,   Medical Institute of Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN), Moscow, Russia, Vikhoreva V.A. ,   Medical Institute of Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN), Moscow, Russia
Published: February 2025

Purpose.To determine common (including systemic) concomitant diseases in patients with chronic blepharitis.

Material and methods. The study included 121 patients aged 18 to 82 years (70 women and 51 men). A standard ophthalmological examination was performed. Concomitant pathology was identified based on examinations by a therapist, cardiologist, gastroenterologist and other specialists.

Results. Of the general (including systemic) concomitant diseases in patients with chronic blepharitis, the most common connection is with cardiovascular diseases and coronary heart disease (57.2%), gastroduodenitis or peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum (27.6%), as well as osteoporosis (12.3%).

Key words: chronic blepharitis, hypertension, gastric ulcer, Helicobacter pylori
ТЕОРЕТИЧЕСКАЯ МОДЕЛЬ ИННОВАЦИОННОГО ГИПЕРКЛАСТЕРА КАК ФОРМЫ НЕОКЛАСТЕРИЗАЦИИ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА И КОНВЕРГЕНЦИИ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО ПРОСТРАНСТВА
Authors: Напольских Д.Л.
Published: February 2025

Предложена гипотеза о возможности рассмотрения инновационных гиперкластеров как новой формы кластерного развития. Обозначены перспективы инновационных гиперкластеров как формы неокластеризации производства и конвергенции экономического пространства России. Определены перспективные направления и проблемы рассмотрения цифрового пространства и экономического времени применительно к разработке теоретической модели гиперкластера. Сформулированы теоретические основы разработки модели инновационного гиперкластера. Определены перспективные направления практического применения модели инновационного гиперкластера в рамках реализации политики экономического развития.

Introduction. The role of innovative clusters as points of economic growth and increase of the connectivity of the country's economic space remains relevant. In this regard, the scientific task of searching for models of formation and technologies for the development of innovative clusters relevant to modern conditions is actualized, due to the significant differentiation of sectoral and spatial conditions of the development of Russian economy. The concept of neoclusterization and the corresponding methodological tools is proposed as a theoretical and methodological basis for optimizing the innovation processes in the context of spatial development of the Russian Federation. The goal of the study is to form the theoretical bases for the development of an innovative hypercluster model as a form of neoclusterization of Russian economy. The objectives of the study are to formulate a scientific problem and identify promising areas of hypercluster research, to develop the bases of a theoretical model of an innovative hypercluster, to identify the key problems in developing a theoretical model of an innovative hypercluster, to determine the main directions of practical application of the innovative hypercluster model. Research methodology. Such general theoretical research methods as abstraction and concretization, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, comparison and contrast were used to solve the postulated scientific problems. Conclusion. The hypercluster model has conceptual advantages that allow minimizing the limitations caused by the spatial discontinuity of innovative and industrially developed locations within the economic space of the country. Firstly, the hypercluster model assumes the fullest possible use of the existing industrial and scientific and educational potential of the territories, formation of the closed value chains. Secondly, development of interregional clusters makes it possible to use the existing advantages of scientific and technical cooperation within the macro-region with innovative active leading regions. Thus, the proposed model can be considered as an alternative to the recently quite popular idea for enlarging of Russian regions in order to equalize the level of their socio-economic development.
КОММЕРЦИАЛИЗАЦИЯ УНИКАЛЬНЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ КОМПЕТЕНЦИЙ КАК ФАКТОР ПОВЫШЕНИЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА НА ПРЕДПРИЯТИЯХ ОБОРОННО-ПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО КОМПЛЕКСА
Authors: Юрин П.О. , Двоеглазов В.В. , Кушхов А.П.
Published: February 2025

Статья посвящена исследованию уникальных технологических компетенций АО «Завод полупроводниковых приборов» и их влиянию на экономическую эффективность производства. Проведён анализ хозяйственной деятельности и технологического процесса. Применение сравнительного анализа позволило выявить компетенции технологического превосходства над конкурентами. Комплексный подход позволил сформировать рекомендации к повышению эффективности производства. Выявлены сильные стороны производственного предприятия, на основании которых возможна коммерциализация уникальных технологических компетенций.

Introduction. Today the problem of diversification is of vital importance for Russian defense industry enterprises. Particular role is paid to the output of high-technology products of civilian designation. Military-industrial complex organisations face difficulties when selecting the lines of production development. The reasons are lack of competence in the marketing of civil products, need in high investments with the difficult to forecast results, demand in constant decrease of production costs, no work experience in the highly competitive markets. The goal of the study is to reveal the unique technology competence of the defense industry enterprises for the future commercialization. The АО “Zavod poluprovodnikovykh priborov” (AO “Plant of Semi-Conductor Devices”) was the object of the study. The authors consider that the major unique features of production in this plant are as follows: full technological cycle of metal-and-ceramic case production of any complexity depending on the ordering customer requirements; producing and designing of large batches with the specified characteristics; meeting the desired parameters of outputs with the use of the quality control system. Results. The authors offer to develop the new unique technology competence and new markets with the contract manufacturing promotion on the working equipment or its modernization, including the use of raw materials of Kyosera company. Such cooperation will help the plant to improve its performance. The Japanese manufacture will increase its presence in the markets of Russia and CIS by way of secondary sales. Conclusions: The defense industry enterprises are required to the improvement of efficiency of economic activity without any delay, commercialization of unique technology competence may be the solution of this problem. Identification and analysis of unique technology competence shall be carried out in an integrated manner, modern conjuncture of available technologies in the global market shall be taken into account. The problem of right revealing of unique technology competence will be the key one in the diversification and the strategy for the defense industry enterprises development.
СУЩНОСТНЫЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ И ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ ФУНКЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ РЫНКА ПРЕСНОЙ ВОДЫ
Authors: Елагина В.Б.
Published: February 2025

В статье исследуются сущностные характеристики и тенденции развития рынка пресной воды на основе системного подхода в рамках институционального мейнстрима. Выделены стейкхолдеры национального рынка пресной воды с присущими им потребностями и структура позиционирования их интересов в соответствии с критериями властности, легитимности и срочности. Сформирована модель эффективности функционирования рынка водоресурсных благ в контексте корреляции экономической, социальной и экологической систем.

Introduction. The topicality and relevance of considering fresh water as an economic good stem from the limited nature of the socially significant resource of high utility and value and its low price demand elasticity, which was emphasized by the classical economists. In modern conditions, the growing shortage of fresh water reveals the need to overcome this economic threat associated with negative consequences for both the economy and the social environment and the ecological system. The aim of the work is to study the essential features of the fresh water market as a supplier of a socially significant irreplaceable good and apply a multidimensional approach to determining its efficiency. The institutionalization of the fresh water market as a supplier of essential goods was organized by identifying the formal and informal structures that describe the interaction of supply and demand, price regulation, the competitive mechanism, the stereotype of water consumption, etc. Methods. The paper considers approaches to determining the cost of fresh water based on the marginal productivity theory, water rent, Pareto optimum, tariff differentiation, etc. The analysis of the essential characteristics of the fresh water market has led to the conclusion that the availability of this good is a key factor in economic development. This determines the need to use the achievements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to improve the efficiency of water use and water consumption. As a result of identifying stakeholders in the fresh water market and taking into account their interests in the context of Mitchell's theory, it has been revealed that a large proportion of the stakeholders are highly interested in satisfying their needs and socially informed for rational decision making, but have a limited set of tools to influence the market development trajectory due to the imperfection of the institutional environment. Results. The stakeholders’ activities will have a positive impact, provided their efforts are joined into collective actions, and information asymmetry and institutional barriers are reduced. The efficiency of the use of fresh water resources is considered in the correlation of the economy with the society and the ecological environment; the multiplier effect of this interaction is highlighted, the importance of taking into account the "water footprint", as well as the use of lean technologies and artificial intelligence systems are emphasized.
АНАЛИТИКА РАЗВИТИЯ РЫНКА ЭЛЕКТРОТРАНСПОРТА В РОССИИ
Authors: Мубаракшина Р.Р. , Валеева Ю.С.
Published: February 2025

В статье рассмотрены вопросы развития рынка электротранспорта в России. Были исследованы факторы, влияющие на тенденцию развития в транспортной инфраструктуре, а также приведены несколько препятствий, которые не позволяют эффективно реализовывать современный транспорт передвижения. Проведён опрос среди населения нашей страны. По результатам их ответов был сделан вывод о дальнейшем продвижении производства электротранспорта.

Introduction. Progress in the transport sector development is imminent; technologies are evolving, new projects and start-ups are being implemented that help bring improvements not only to people’s lives, but also to the quality of their environment. The goal of the study is to explore the readiness of the population for electric vehicle transition and investigate the prospects for the development of the electric vehicle market in Russia. Methods. To study the market for electric vehicles, a survey was conducted using a Google form. The authors developed a questionnaire that included twelve questions. 138 people participated in the survey; the sample was made up of faculty members and university students. Results. A critical analysis of the works on the topic has shown that studies of consumer intentions are largely focused on product features and social factors of the purchase. Three types of characteristics contribute to the adoption of electric vehicles: customers’ personality traits, product attributes, and situations. Customer personalities make an impact on their buying behaviors. Skepticism, or lack of it, about electric cars could limit their commercial success. Low-carbon policies and environmental attitudes influence consumer purchasing decisions. If no restrictions apply to electric vehicles and government strategies are well understood, customers are more likely to purchase electric cars. The factors affecting the decision to buy electric vehicles are their price and quality. Conclusion. The study showed that the majority of respondents were ready to switch fully to electric vehicles. More than 50% of respondents demonstrated a positive attitude towards electric vehicles and viewed them as the transport of the future.
СОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЕ МЕХАНИЗМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ КАЧЕСТВОМ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫХ УСЛУГ В СИСТЕМЕ ВЫСШЕГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ
Authors: Категорская Т.П.
Published: February 2025

В статье представлен обзор основных проблем в области оценки качества образовательных услуг в системе высшего образования, анализ которых послужил основанием для разработки методики оценки качества образовательных услуг. Предложенная автором методика сформирована на базе интеграции компетентностного и субъектного подходов, что обеспечивает комплексность оценки качества. Совершенствование механизма управления качеством образовательных услуг базируется на внедрении авторской методики в существующий механизм, что в свою очередь обеспечит повышение уровня качества образовательных услуг в системе высшего образования.

Introduction. The system of higher education is the linchpin in building up the labour potential and meeting the needs of the national labour market. The purpose of the study is to improve the quality management mechanism for educational services by introducing in it a methodology developed by the author. The methodology is based on the integration of the competency-based and subjective approaches. Results. The author has developed and proposed a methodology for assessing the quality of educational services in higher education, which allows for a comprehensive assessment of the quality of educational services. The integration of the subjective and competency-based approaches in the quality assessment methodology enables quantitative and qualitative assessments of the quality of educational services from the perspectives of key stakeholders of the market of educational services. The presence of the subjective approach in the methodology is necessitated by the fact that the notion of quality of educational services differs significantly in its content for each subject of the educational services market (universities, employers, households). The competency-based approach aims to assess the level of formation of students’ specific competencies, i.e. to assess the quality of the result of the implementation of educational services (educational process). Conclusion. Through its impacts on the groups of endogenous factors that have a dominant influence on the quality of educational services, as well as by monitoring the effectiveness of these impacts using the proposed quality assessment methodology and the system of indicators contained in it, the university will be able to exert a significant effect on improving the quality of educational services in the higher education system. Practical significance. The methodology proposed by the author can be integrated into the existing quality management mechanism for educational services in the higher education system without introducing any fundamental changes to the mechanism structure through expanding the functions of the education department.
Support Teacher as Key Factor of Integration Children with Special Education Needs in Mainstream School
Authors: Voinea Mihaela , Topală Ioana Roxana
Published: February 2025

The issue of integrating children with special educational needs in mainstream school depends on several factors. The most important is the support teacher, who is the link between school, family and community, between children and teachers and other specialists. (Avramidis - all 2000, Ainscow 2016, etc.). Teachers need to change their own mind set and system of values according to the new social responsibilities in order to become promoters of human diversity, acceptance and tolerance. Therefore, teacher training must respond diligently to the new teacher’s roles and responsibilities. The main purpose of this research was to identify the training needs for support teachers based on the analysis of their own socio-educational experience (their own role and their particular training needs as support teachers), as well as (mainstream school) teachers’, pupils’ and parents’ perceptions regarding integration. This study was conducted in a mixt methods structure, which employed both quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted, with mainstream teachers, on one hand, and parents, on the other hand. We addressed the issues of attitudes towards the integration of children with SEN (special education needs) and the collaboration with the support teacher. Also, focus-group interviews were conducted with support teachers. A number of 112 participants were included in the study (57 teachers from mainstream schools, 20 support teachers, and 35 parents ) Conclusion: Teachers’ and parents’ cognitive schemas regarding what a support teacher can and should do in order to facilitate the integration of children with SEN are different from his/her actual educational role and responsibilities. This gap between the social representations and the actual job description can be bridged by building a more complex and accurate understanding of how every actor involved in the integration process must become aware of one’s personal beliefs and expectations, assume and thoroughly play his/her part in a collaborative manner. Teacher training through transformative learning based on sharing experiences and group projects is a learning experience suitable for developing competences for teachers for special education.Keywords: teacher training, children with special educational needs, transformative learning, support teacher.
Pre-Service Teachers' Attitudes Towards Studying Chemistry
Authors: Mai Mohammed Yousef
Published: February 2025

This research aims at investigating the pre-service teachers' attitudes towards chemistry. A researcher used "Chemistry Attitudes and Experiences Questionnaire" (CAEQ) to measure students' experiences and attitude towards chemistry, it has good indices for validity and reliability. This questionnaire has three subcategories, (1) attitudes towards lecturer classes in chemistry, (2) attitudes towards tutorial classes in chemistry and (3) attitudes towards laboratory classes in chemistry. The participants are 70 students (85.7% female and 14.3% male) from the first year students in faculty of science and mathematics (FSM) - UPSI. The findings showed that, the students have moderate attitudes towards lecture class in chemistry, tutorials classes in chemistry and laboratory classes in chemistry. Although there is no significant differences found related to the students' gender or race (except for attitudes and tutoring) but there is an interaction between gender and race concerning the pre-service teachers ' attitude toward chemistry.
Electronic and Geometric contributors to Hydrogen Binding in Uranium Oxide Grain Boundaries
Authors: Goel Rajat , Goldman Nir , Kulkarni Ambarish
Published: February 2025

Hydrogen induced corrosion of uranium, which leads to the formation of toxic and pyrophoric UH3, raises significant safety concerns for long-term storage of nuclear materials. Previous work suggests hydrogen diffuses through the top passivating oxide layer to initiate hydriding reactions within the underlying grain boundaries (GB). However, the atomistic mechanisms underlying this phenomenon and the structural factors that control its initiation are not well understood. To address this knowledge gap, here we use a high-throughput density function theory (DFT) workflow to investigate the adsorption of H and H2 in the defective bulk UO2. Specifically, we exhaustively investigated the adsorption of H (107 sites) and H2 (26 sites) in three different coincidence site lattice (CSL) GBs: Σ3, Σ5, and Σ9. Compared to the binding energies in pristine UO2, we observe significantly stronger hydrogen adsorption at these GB sites. Interestingly, we find that the trends in H and H2 adsorption vary considerably across the three GB models. In particular, while a small number of sites in Σ5 and Σ9 show exothermic adsorption of H and H2, respectively, no such sites are found in Σ3. Further statistical analysis of these trends suggests that H adsorption, which is adsorbed as a hydride anion (i.e., H-), is positively correlated with the value of its negative charge and depends on the number of neighboring oxygen and uranium atoms. Together, these results provide fundamental atomistic insights that could guide the development of future corrosion mitigation strategies for the storage of nuclear materials.
Subjective Well-Being According to Gender in The Light of TUIK Data
Authors: Şehribanoğlu Sanem
Published: February 2025

The concept of subjective well-being is used to quantify the level of satisfaction that individuals experience with their lives. The happiness and satisfaction of individuals within a society serve as an indicator of the social well-being of that society. This information provides a basis for guidance for policymakers. Furthermore, global rankings that incorporate subjective well-being, such as happiness reports conducted globally, are instrumental in illustrating how a country is perceived from an external perspective. A number of factors have been identified as determinants of private well-being, including gender, marital status, level of education, social relations, level of health, sense of security, individual freedoms, income level, employment status, career progression and the quality of the environment. Subjective well-being exhibits considerable variation between different societies and between genders within the same society. It is crucial for policymakers who are committed to enhancing social subjective well-being to gain an understanding of the discrepancies between genders. The social roles ascribed to genders influence their perception of life, their preferences and lifestyle. It is therefore crucial for researchers and policy makers engaged in the field of subjective well-being to gain an understanding of the impact of gender on this phenomenon. The objective of this study is utilize structural equation modelling to elucidate the causal relationships between variables and their effects on subjective well-being in women and men, employing data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). It was established that women are able to differentiate between their professional and personal lives, while men are not. Additionally, it was discovered that women are influenced by transportation within the scope of public services, while this variable is not statistically significant for men.
Childhood Maltreatment and Depression: The Role of Emotion Regulation and Irrational Beliefs
Authors: Taşören Aslı Burçak
Published: February 2025

Numerous factors contribute to the relationship between childhood maltreatment and depressive symptoms in later life, with emotion dysregulation being a key component. This study explored the mediating role of difficulties in emotion regulation and irrational beliefs in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and depressive symptoms. The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS-16), and the Shortened General Attitude and Belief Scale (SGABS) were administered to a total of 354 participants aged 18-61. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to test several models. The initial model proposed that the link between childhood maltreatment and depression symptoms would be mediated by difficulties in emotion regulation and irrational beliefs. The results indicated that irrational beliefs did not fit the data and showed no significant relationship with depression, leading to its removal from the model. In subsequent models, the mediating role of emotion regulation difficulties in the relationship between the subscales of the CTQ and depression symptoms was examined. Emotion regulation difficulties were found to fully mediate the relationship between depression symptoms and emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and physical abuse, while partially mediating the relationship between depression symptoms and the neglect subscales. Results highlight the importance of understanding the multiple mechanisms involved in adult depressive symptomatology.
The Relationships Between Knowledge Hiding, Organizational Justice, Workplace Friendship and Job Interdependence
Authors: Kılınç Erman
Published: February 2025

This study was designed to determine the effects of social groups and relationships, which are among the basic subjects of sociology, on management science. In this context, the relationship between knowledge hiding, organizational justice, workplace friendship and job interdependence was investigated. This research, using quantitative analysis techniques, was conducted in a public institution operating in the transportation sector. Data were collected with the help of survey forms and at this stage, a simple random sampling method was preferred without any restrictions. Data obtained from 274 employees working in TR1, TR2, TR5, TR7 and TRB regions were analyzed with traditional statistical methods and structural equation modeling (SEM). According to the findings, the tendency to hide knowledge increases in environments where organizational justice is low, the friendship bonds of employees with a high perception of organizational justice are stronger, and this reduces their knowledge hiding behaviors. The study also found that the perception of organizational justice is higher in individuals with higher work experience, organizational justice and knowledge hiding behaviors do not differ according to gender, and the tendency to hide information in blue-collar employees is much lower than in white and gray collar employees.
Challenges for the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Services: A Decision-Making Approach
Authors: Gedikli Erman
Published: February 2025

This study aims to elucidate the interdependent effects of the challenges and risks of using artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector. The ten challenges and risks obtained by literature were assessed by five professionals involved in managing health. Participants were selected based on having at least ten years of academic or professional experience in health. The participants made their judgments on the topic of structured forms. DEMATEL (The Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory) technique investigated the cause-effect relationships between the identified integration challenges. According to DEMATEL analysis results in terms of the degree of importance, safety and security risk (SSR) is ranked in the first place, and inadequate patient risk assessments (IPRA), data quality risks (DQR), verifiability risks (VR), stakeholders perceived mistrust (SPM), integration challenges (IC), ethical considerations (EC), algorithm/decision-making bias (AMB) and job displacement risks (JDR) are ranked in the following places. In addition, DQR, AMB, SSR, VR, IPRA, and DPR are causal variables; EC, IC, JDR, and SPM are regarded as effects. These factors highlight the need for robust mechanisms to ensure the integrity of data, the accuracy of risk assessments, and the transparency of the decision-making processes of AI. Negative impacts on ethics, inclusion, employment, and trust between stakeholders will likely be reduced by addressing the root causes, such as data quality, risk assessment, and algorithmic bias, and developing policies to address them.
Impact of National Cultural Dimensions on Child Rights Policy Management: A Cross-Country Study
Authors: Işıkçı Erol
Published: February 2025

Efforts to improve children's welfare are guided by international frameworks like the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. However, the implementation of these rights varies significantly across countries due to the influence of cultural factors. This study explored the relationship between national cultural dimensions and the Child Rights Index (KRI) through a cross-country comparative analysis. Using Hofstede's cultural dimensions as an explanatory framework, data from 78 countries spanning 2015-2022 were analyzed. The KRI evaluates countries' performance in upholding children's rights across five domains: the right to life, health, education, protection, and an environment that promotes children's rights. A multiple regression model was employed to assess the impact of cultural dimensions on KRI scores. The findings revealed that cultural dimensions such as power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation significantly influence KRI scores. These results underscore the importance of integrating cultural factors into child rights policies to develop effective strategies for promoting and protecting children's well-being globally.
Spatial Analysis of Leisure Experiences in the Context of Music Subcultures: The Case of Ankara
Authors: Elnur Ahmet
Published: February 2025

This study investigated the subcultural leisure experiences in metal music venues in Ankara, through an analysis of visitor reviews from the Google Maps application within the framework of Oldenburg's “third place” paradigm. The aim was to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the role of subcultural spaces in urban life and the dynamics of subcultural participation in the digital age. In this context, visitor reviews of the Al-ways Rock Bar, Onaon Café, and Papaz Rock Bar were analyzed using conventional qualitative content analysis. The data were imported into MAXQDA Analytics Pro 2024 and subjected to coding in accordance with the characteristics of the “third place” paradigm. The findings revealed how these venues act as central meeting points where subcultural identities are strengthened and social networks are built. This study provides valuable insights into the importance of these places for the formation and sustainability of subcultural communities and underlines the relevance of the “third place” paradigm in non-Western urban contexts. Further recommendations for future research include the investigation of similar phenomena in other cultural settings and the combination of digital data with traditional ethnographic methods.
The Effect of Parents' Childhood Life Experiences on Their Motivation and Interest in Buying Toys for Their Children
Authors: Komitoğlu Yaman Özlem , Yüksel Cenk Arsun
Published: February 2025

The social context perspective suggests that individuals' present experiences are shaped by their past experiences through various sociopsychological, sociocultural and comparative approaches. From a social psychological and cultural standpoint, the differentiation arising from parents' childhood experiences, family structures, communication styles, social environment and the sociodemographic characteristics of their formative years can be analyzed to understand its impact on their motivation and interest in purchasing toys for their children. When examining parents' purchasing behaviors for their children, it is evident that they often make decisions based on their personal preferences. Consequently, within the framework of consumer behavior models, analyzing parents' childhood experiences and their influence on purchasing motivations, perceptions, and attitudes toward toys provides deeper insights into how their toy-buying motivations evolve. To address this, a mixed-method research design was employed. In the first stage, in-depth interviews with 60 parents were conducted using structured questions. In the subsequent quantitative stage, 221 parents were surveyed to explore the relationship between their childhood experiences, parenting styles and motivations for purchasing toys. The qualitative findings highlighted key concepts such as play, toys and family communication, emphasizing the importance of psychological sub-dimensions in consumer behavior models. Furthermore, the study revealed that parental styles significantly influence their motivation to buy toys for their children. Given these findings, future studies could benefit from expanding the sample size and integrating psychological and cross-cultural methodologies to deepen the understanding of intergenerational consumer behaviors. Investigations into psychology-based dimensions, neuroscientific perspectives, and cross-cultural analyses are particularly recommended to further expand the understanding of this phenomenon.
A Critical Analysis of Displacement and Human Rights Violations in Films
Authors: Kehya Rahime Özgün
Published: February 2025

This paper aims to meta-synthesize films for future research on displacement and exposure to human rights violations in cinema. With a purposive sample of eleven films, the focus was on basic human rights violations and impoverishment caused by war-related displacement. The article provided spatial diversity through the thematization, and meta-synthesis of films produced on the topic in different countries. In the selected films, displaced people were often traumatized by material and emotional poverty and human rights violations. However, in most countries of migration, discourses on refugees have been developed with the claim that they cause unemployment and cheap labour. Therefore, the research explored not only the humanitarian injustices suffered by refugees but also whether the voices of non-refugee groups experiencing poverty and unemployment are heard. According to the findings, these films often focused on displaced people, with insufficient dialogue with local people, especially those living in poverty. In an assessment, it was observed that the selected films generally lacked a solidarity ground for refugee and non-refugee vulnerable social groups who are directly and indirectly subjected to human rights violations as a result of fleeing war.