bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Body Mass Index and Interocular Asymmetry of Retinal and Choroidal Thickness in Emmetropic and Ametropic Subjects
Authors: Alzaben Zeyad
Published: March 2023

Objective: To assess the normal range of interocular asymmetry in retinal and choroidal thickness in healthy emmetropic (as a control group) and ametropic subjects and to describe its relationship with anthropometric attributes.

Methods: A Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) was performed on 586 patients to measure the thickness of the retina and choroid at the fovea as well as at 1, 2 and 3 mm nasally, temporally, superiorly, and inferiorly. In 95% confidence intervals, absolute interocular differences were calculated to determine the normal range of asymmetry and its relationship to Body Mass Index (BMI).

Results: There was a statistically significant interocular difference in the choroidal thickness at 3 mm distance from the center inferiorly (Standardized Mean Difference (SMD): -17.33, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): -29.60 to -5.07 µm, P < 0.001) in the control group, and in the macular thickness at 2 mm distance from the center superiorly (SMD: -9.76, CI: -17.40 to 2.13 µm, P = 0.01) in the myopic group between underweight and overweight individuals.

Conclusion: The expanded range of retinal and choroidal thickness asymmetry found in subjects with different BMI grades in the absence of disease is of relevance when exploring these patients for early signs of ocular pathology.
Government Expenditure impact on the Economic Growth of Pakistan
Authors: Shaukat Sidra , Fatima Aabru e , Waseem Muhammad , Bhatti Muhammad Kamran
Published: March 2023

The primary goal of this study is to inspect the Government Expenditure consequence on the Pakistan’s economy growth. For this intention study used data of annual time series from 1980 to 2020. The research-work utilized ADF Unit-Root Test that verify stationary data. And applied (OLS) technique to estimation the connection among the GDP and Govt Expenditure, Inflation, and GDP per capita. The estimation of the OLS method shows there is a positive and significant impact of Govt expenditure and GDP per capita on GDP. While; Inflation has a significantly negative influence on GDP of the country. This study propose that Fiscal Policy Expansionary can be utilized by the Govt to motivate the economic situation during the time of downturn.
Yüksek Hızlı Demiryolu Yatırımlarının Bölgesel Kalkınma Etkisinin ARAS Yöntemiyle Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: AKDEMİR Furkan
Published: March 2023

Yüksek hızlı demiryolu gelişmiş bir teknoloji içeren üst ölçek planlama çalışmalarında kent ve bölge mekanlarını birbirine bağlayan, sosyal ve çevresel etkilere sahip çok boyutlu bir ulaşım aracıdır. Yüksek hızlı demiryollarının gündeme alındığı planlama ölçeklerinden birisi de bölge planlamasıdır. Bölge planlama çalışmaları ile bir ülke içindeki yerleşimlerde yaşanan kalkınma sorunlarına ışık tutulmakta ve yeni arayışlar geliştirilmektedir. Literatürde yapılan birçok çalışma yüksek hızlı demiryolu yatırımlarının kalkınmaya olumlu etki ettiğini belirtmektedir. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de Yüksek Hızlı Demiryolu yatırımlarının etkisinde kalan kentlerin kalkınma durumu 2013-2018 yılları için incelenmiştir. Çalışmada yapılan literatür incelemesi sonucu yüksek hızlı demiryolu yatırımlarının kişi başı gelir, girişim sayısı, ihracat büyüklüğü gibi ekonomik, nüfus yoğunluğu gibi sosyal, enerji tüketimi gibi çevresel konular üzerindeki etkileri çalışmanın odaklandığı hususlardandır. Çalışma kapsamında Türkiye’de Yüksek Hızlı Demiryolu yatırımlarının etkisinde kalan kentlerin odaklanılan perspektiflerde yaşam kalitesi performansı incelenmektedir. İnceleme yapılırken ekonomik, sosyal ve çevresel birçok boyut ve kriteri inceleme kapasitesine sahip bir teknik olan ARAS metodu tercih edilmektedir. ARAS Metodu çalışma için belirlenen göstergelerin fayda fonksiyonu değerlerini hesaplayarak performans belirlemeye yardımcı olan bir metottur. Çalışma sonucunda incelenen 12 ilden 7’sinde (Karaman, Sakarya, Kütahya, Konya, Antalya, Bilecik, Adana) kentlerin performans açısından yüksek hızlı demiryolu yolcu taşıma etkinliğinin değişimine paralel olarak bir performans değişikliği yaşadığı görülmektedir. Yüksek hızlı demiryolu yatırımının etkilediği en önemli ilk üç performans göstergesi ise nüfus yoğunluğu, toplam girişim sayısı, toplam ihracat olarak tespit edilmektedir.
DEVELOPMENT OF SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED GSM AND WIFI CONTROL
Authors:   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., Ikponmwosa Oghogho , Anthony. O. Okpare ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., kevin Akporhonor Gbubemi ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., Chukwudi Aloamaka Anthony ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., Godsent Edafe Efe ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., U.G. Anamonye ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., A. O. Oyubu ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., O.J. Eyenubo ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., Okieke Ufuoma Jeffrey ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., E. E. Ebimene ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., Orode Otuagoma Smith ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., G. I. Efenedo ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria., K. U. Okpeki ,   Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka-Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria.
Published: March 2023

A functional smart irrigation system with integrated GSM and Wi-Fi features that enables the farmer to remotely check soil moisture status as well as turn on and turn off the irrigation pump remotely, where necessary had been developed in this study. The system consists of a DC pump, a GSM module, moisture sensor, and the NodeMCU microcontroller. The prototype is essentially a mix of hardware module and software program and made up of several subunits. It behaves functions intelligently as a switching system being able to detect the moisture content level of the soil and then automatically irrigate the crop where the conditions are necessary. The motor is automatically turned ON or OFF in accordance with the soil moisture content level. The readings of the soil sensor are sent to a processing unit which generates graphs for analysis thereby helping the farmer make informed decisions.
Making Access to Primary Education Sincerely for All in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Educational Foundations and Childhood Education, Faculty of Education Cross River University of Technology, P.M.B. 1123, Calabar, Nigeria, Apie PhD Ewa, Moses
Published: March 2023

Access oriented approach only favours parity in the education of boys and girls in Nigeria. It is a strategy that reflects social justice to ensure mass education of the citizenry. From the perspective of social inclusion, however, parity keeps the provisions of the education for all away from achieving an objective that sincerely includes all children in school. The social inclusion notion engenders a paradigm shift, expanding the frontiers of such a provision. Access in this sense is understood beyond the notion of mere pupil numbers to a strategy that provides opportunities for diverse children to enroll and attend school.
Urinary Bladder Cancer-Epidemiological and Histopathological Study
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya, A. Awad Hend R. , AL-Agori Naeima A. S. ,   Faculty of Dentistry, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya, Yaya Manal F ,   Faculty of Medicine, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya, Zoubi Fatma I. ,   Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya, Alramly Rahma Y. ,   Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya, Khaled Salha A ,   Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya, F AbdoAllah Noor Alhuda ,   Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya, Amer Abeer H. A. ,   Faculty of Applied Medical Science, Libyan International Medical University, Benghazi, Libya
Published: March 2023

Urinary bladder cancer is the main reason for morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Urothelial carcinoma is a common primary tumor of urinary bladder (90%). To investigate the epidemiological and histopathological aspects in Libyan patients suffering from urinary bladder cancer, we performed a study on 39 bladder cancer biopsies from transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) and cystoscopic samples obtained from Oncology Department- Al Hawari Hospital, over the period of (2021- May 2022), Tiba Medical Laboratory (2021- July 2022), and Alnoon Medical laboratory (2019- January 2022) at Benghazi, Libya. Of the 39 cases, 34 (87.2%) were diagnosed in men, and 5 (12.8%) were found in women, the men/ women ratio being of 6.8/1. The highest incidence of bladder tumors was recorded in individuals aged between 61 and 80 years old. In this age group, there were admitted 24 patients with bladder cancer, representing 61.5%. The most common pathological types of urinary bladder carcinoma found was Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma TCC (48.72%) followed by noninvasive Urothelial Carcinoma TCC (46.15%), and Squamous Cell Carcinoma SCC in (5.13%). A case of SCC on top of Schistosomiasis was also seen. Grade III was found in 51.2% of our patients and 43.5% of them had stage II. This study has highlighted upon the importance of histopathological study in evaluating urinary bladder cancer. Cystoscopic studies and biopsies help in early detection of bladder neoplasms and they form the mainstay of the diagnosis and follow up. The objects of this work were to assess epidemiological features of the bladder cancer in Benghazi - Libya with regard to frequency, age and sex distribution. Furthermore, to describe the Histopathological features of the urinary bladder cancer, particularly Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCC) in urinary bladder biopsies.
Biological Factors and Multiple Regression Analysis for Human Fertility among Four Different Endogamous Populations of Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India, DSRS Prakash
Published: March 2023

Multiple regression analysis was done to examine the impact of the biological factors on fertility. This paper focuses on the biological factors on human fertility. Here fertility is used as the number of children ever born for a woman. This variable is easily measurable. The entire set of variables related to fertility are classified into the important biological factors influencing the fertility are age at marriage, age at menarche, age at first conception and age at last conception. To examine the impact of the factors on fertility by multiple regression analysis and the effect of each group on fertility is discussed separately and collectively. The resultant zero order correlation coefficients indicate that there is no serious problem of multicollinearity in estimated regression model. In all the four population groups, the R2 values are statistically significant which indicates that all the explanatory variables considered in the model together explain 63% of the variation in fertility among Kapu population, 55% among Settibalijas, 50% among Paki’s and 67% among Yerukala population.
nteraction Village Supervisory Non-Commissioned Officers (Babinsa)in Implementing the Universal Defense System to Face Digital Information and Communication Technology Challenges
Authors: Susanto  , Ngarawula Bonaventura , Suharnoko Dwi
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the Interaction of the Village Supervisory Non-Commissioned Officers (Babinsa)in the Implementation of the Universal Defense System to Face the Challenges of Digital Information and Communication Technology and analyze the factors that support and hinder the Interaction of the Village Trustees (Babinsa) in the Implementation of the Universal Defense System. Facing the Challenges of Digital Information and Communication Technology. To reveal this reality, qualitative research methods are used where the data obtained is processed by organizing and sorting the data into patterns or categories and descriptions of basic units so that they can be read and interpreted. Based on the facts and phenomena obtained inthe field, the research results are as follows: The Interaction of the Village Supervisory Non-Commissioned Officers (Babinsa)in the Implementation of the Universal Defense System to Face the Challenges of Digital Information and Communication Technology, supported by technological advances, has made the Babinsa able to accelerate access to information and be more responsive in community activities, with the ability and understanding of the use of socialmedia, making it easier to cover the target area. to support community activities. Social interaction in the field of maintaining order through media is important to prevent the use of social media as a medium for crime and disturbance of order by not considering smartphones as just a communication tool and supported by the creativity of Babinsa. The supporting and inhibiting factors for the Interaction of the Village Supervisory Non-Commissioned Officers (Babinsa)in the Implementation of the Universal Defense System to Face the Challenges of Digital Information and Communication Technology include: Babinsa's social interaction is supported by an organizational structure and leadership that absorbs the needs of the units under it and gets a good response from the community as well as coordination with muspika and levels of education with various educational strata, The limited number of Babinsa personnel in each Koramil compared, The typology of the community in rural areas with those in urban areas and there are no special rules in Babinsa interactions are problems in harmonizing the social interactions carried out by Babinsa.
Problems Faced by Women during Covid -19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Women Emigrants from Neendoor Panchayat in Kottayam District of Kerala
Authors: Thomas Dr. Laisa , J Aswathy
Published: March 2023

Covid-19 has made unprecedented challenges to migrants especially women migrants who are one of the most vulnerable groups of this pandemic since most of the women migrants are working in the informal and social service sectors. Kerala is one of the highest numbers of women emigrating states in India. The focal point of this study is to find out both the social and economic problems faced by women emigrants from Kerala due to Covid-19. To find out these problems, primary data were collected from women emigrants from Neendoor panchayat in Kottayam district in Kerala through snowball sampling technique. Since the problems faced by womenemigrants in Gulf and developed countries are not the same due to this pandemic, this study also examines this difference.
The Manifestations of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in the H2 Areas of Hebron City and its Impact on Livelihood and Health
Authors: Takruri Adel , El Jabari Carol , Ghazzawi Loay
Published: March 2023

Political conflicts can have adverse effects on the lives of people. All aspects of life are affected such as access to health, education, economics, social well-being, and human rights. How political conflicts affect the mental and physical well-being of a community is particularly concerning. This study aimed at exploring the impact of the political conflict on families’ livelihood and health. We also explored the strategies the families use to cope in their environment. This research uses qualitative research methods to explore in depth the ways political conflicts impact the lives of residents in the H2 areas of Hebron city in Palestine. The research shows that mental health mediates the effects of violence on almost all other aspects of family life. Participants in this research emphasized the importance of social support from organizations, family members, neighbors, communities, and other regions in helping them persevere. In fact, one particular outcome of this research is that when faced with oppression from external and foreign powers, the oppressed communities tend to stick together and support each other to a greater extent than during times of peace. We termed this positive outcome of political violence as the separation oppression-unification theory to show how when one group separates itself and oppresses another group, members of the oppressed group tend to set aside their differences and stick together against their common oppressor by increasing social support and cohesion.
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (Filipino) Scholars’ Journey in the United States of America
Authors: Aperocho Maico Demi B. , Lleses Candice Faye Kristen , Domingo Ryan Roi , Labicane Gianinna Elaine , Consuelo Ma. Cristina
Published: March 2023

Scholars under the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program have three important roles: teach the Filipino language and culture, study two courses per semester, and serve as cultural ambassadors of the Philippines in the United States. Exploring the scholars’ journey is important in providing future scholars ideas on rewarding and challenging experiences. This qualitative-biographical study focuses on five scholars’ (2022-2023 cohort) personal embodied experiences and encounters of learning processes. Using reflective writing, introspection, and journal entries as data collection techniques, the researchers accounted for the journey of every scholar. Results show that scholars’ personal embodied experiences include a sense of fulfillment, challenges, and personal and professional growth while their encounters of learning processes are comprised of students’ challenges in learning the language, the presence of negative learning behavior, and appreciation of the language and culture taught. Scholars also see Fulbright as platform for global and cultural involvement and self-growth.
Analysis of the Effect of Grooving the Flow Passage on the Flow Characteristics of the Fluid Passing Through the Cylindrical with a Rotating Cylinder
Authors: Hassani Meysam , Ebrahimi Mahmood , Rahmani Masoud , Moslemi Petrudi Amin , Scurtu Ionut Cristian
Published: March 2023

Screw compressors belong to the group of positive displacement machines, which are widely used in various industries due to the advantages of these compressors compared to other industrial compressors. The distance between the moving and fixed parts of the rotating equipment is inevitable. This distance causes current leakage in all types of compressors, which reduces the efficiency of the compressor. In this research, the effect of grooving the flow passage on the flow characteristics of the passing fluid has been investigated using ANSYS CFX software. The simulation quality of positive displacement machines strongly depends on the correct prediction of the leakage current between the existing switches. It seems that creating a groove in the path of the passing current increases the thickness of the boundary layer, which acts as a barrier against the return leakage current between the rotor and the stator in the compressor. In this paper, a simplified model of the problem, which is a grooved cylinder in which a piston rotates, is investigated. First, the flow of fluid from a cylinder whose inner surface is smooth is examined, and then in boundary conditions and similar geometric dimensions, the effect of different types of grooves with different geometries on the flow characteristics will be studied. The variable is the change in drag force on the inner surfaces of the cylinder. The results show that in the best case, ie a cylinder with a single helical groove, the drag force compared to smooth geometry is 1.79 times and the flow rate is reduced by 13.21%. It is expected that the results of this study can be generalized to reduce leakage current between the rotor and the screw compressor housing.
Impact of Work-Related Stress on Japanese Medical Professionals Employees' Psychological Well-Being
Authors: Hitoshi Fujino
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of occupational stress caused by job stress factors, working relationships and physical working conditions on the psychological well-being of medical professionals in hospitals in Japan.

Methodology: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low-cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Results: The results revealed that there exist conceptual and contextual gaps relating to the study on effect of occupational stress caused by job stress factors, working relationships and physical working conditions on the psychological well-being of medical professionals in hospitals in Japan. Preliminary empirical review reveals that. only relationships with colleagues differ significantly based on the professional cadre of the respondents (p< 0.05) and insignificant relationship between job stress factors and psychological well-being (r = 0.058, p > 0.05).

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The job demand – control model and the job demands - resources model may be used to categorize the key work design factors which may relate to stress-related health issues.  The results of this research will form the basis for further research to aid academicians and practitioners with knowledge on the relevance of establishing appropriate stress and health management system.
The Psychological Effects of Abuse on Women in Ethiopia
Authors: Sitotaw Gebrehiwet
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the forms of abuse, the causes of abuse, physical and the psychological impact of abuse in Ethiopia.

Methodology: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low-cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Results: The results revealed that there exist conceptual and contextual gaps relating to the study on psychological impact of abuse on women in Ethiopia. Preliminary empirical review reveals that several forms of abuse exists in the Ethiopian communities which were due to inequality between men and women, patterns of using violence to resolve conflicts, male authority and control of decision making and transgression of gender roles. 

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Intra-individual theory and social-learning theory may be used to provide insight to the forms of abuse, the causes of abuse, physical and the psychological impact of abuse.
Digital Technologies in the Transport and Logistics Industry: Barriers and Implementation Problems
Authors: Baimukhanbetova Elmira , Tazhiyev Rashid , Sandykbayeva Urikkul , Jussibaliyeva Aruzhan
Published: March 2023

This article is devoted to identifying the positive and negative sides and difficulties in transport and logistics companies during digital technologies implementation in their activities Developing a digital ecosystem in logistics and distribution of goods is becoming the key to efficient transport operations. Digitalization increases the efficiency of the main processes of transport and logistics services, improves the accuracy of planning and forecasting, and processes incoming requests for goods delivered at high speed. This study used a qualitative research method, and interviews were conducted with experts in the transport and logistics field. The data was coded according to the following indicators: the digital mode, barriers and challenges for implementing digital systems in logistics, benefits of using digital technologies. The MAXQDA software was used to analyze the interviews. It was revealed that the lack of qualified personnel, lack of funding and external factors (political situation, business environment, government support, etc.) have a significant negative impact. Additionally, digital technologies used by some foreign and local organizations are determined. Additionally, statistical data on strategic planning and reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2016-2021 were used. The study results can be used by logistics companies and companies involved in cargo transportation and state bodies, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to further develop the digitalization process in the country.
AVALIAÇÃO DO BEM-ESTAR E ESTRESSE DE PROFESSORES DO ENSINO BÁSICO DO MUNICÍPIO DE ITAJAI/SC
Authors: Ribeiro Kobarg Ana Paula
Published: March 2023

A saúde mental é definida como sendo o estado de equilíbrio entre uma pessoa e o seu meio sociocultural. Este estado garante ao indivíduo a sua participação laboral, intelectual e social para alcançar um bem-estar e alguma qualidade de vida. O propósito desse estudo foi avaliar a saúde mental e os sintomas de estresse de professores do ensino básico e secundário público do município de Itajaí (SC). Participaram do estudo 40 professores de uma escola básica. A amostra foi selecionada considerando: motivação pessoal para aceitar o convite para preencher o instrumento. Os participantes preencheram: Escala de dados sociodemográficos; Termo de Consentimento Livre Esclarecido e Mental Health Inventory-5 (MHI-5). Os resultados mostram correlações significativas entre as variáveis estado civil, se possui filhos e se está atualmente em sala de aula. As análises estatísticas mostram que as variáveis:  casado(a), tem filho, atuam em sala de aula, correlacionam-se positivamente com professores que apresentaram ter um nível de sintomas de ansiedade e depressão mais alto. Quanto aos níveis de saúde mental medidos pela escala MHI-5, percebe-se que a amostra está em um nível grave de sintomas de depressão e ansiedade. Sendo assim, há a necessidade de novos estudos, com uma amostra maior, em outras cidades e com outros instrumentos, para fortalecer a ideia de que o professor precisa de ajuda. Também pesquisas onde haja uma intervenção com os professores, ensinando ferramentas para que eles desenvolvam estratégias de enfretamento do estresse, uma possibilidade seria o estudo sobre a inteligência emocional.
KADIN TÜKETİCİLERİN YÜZ ŞEKLİNE GÖRE YAKA FORMU ALGILARININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Sakarya Menekşe
Published: March 2023

Kadın tüketiciler, bedenlerini veya bedenlerinin belirli bölgelerini beğenmediklerinde onları gizlemek, güzel görünmek ve kendi olumsuz algılarını olumluya çevirmek için bazen giysilere başvurabilmektedirler. Yaka, giysi tasarımında kıyafeti ön plana çıkaran en önemli vurgulayıcı unsurdur. Yakalar, tasarım öğelerinden çizgi ögesi ile değerlendirildiğinde, ürünün ortaya çıkarılmasında kişiler üzerinde çeşitli etkiler yaratabilmektedir. Bu etkiler, derinlik, genişlik, hareket, kısalma, uzama vb. biçiminde sıralanabilir. İnsanların oval, kare, yuvarlak, dikdörtgen, üçgen ve kalp gibi yüz şekillerine sahip oldukları bilinmektedir. Yaka formlarının yüz şekillerine bağlı olarak kişiler üzerinde farklı etkiler yarattığı düşünülmektedir. Bu araştırma, kadın tüketicilerin kendi yüz şekillerine uygun yaka formu seçimlerine yönelik algılarının belirlenmesi ve elde edilen sonuçlar ile moda tasarımcılarının tasarım süreçlerine katkı sağlaması amacıyla hazırlanmıştır. Araştırmanın yöntemi nicel araştırma desenlerinden tarama modelidir. Veri toplama aracı ise ankettir. Çalışmanın evrenini Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesinde görev yapan 423 kadın öğretim elemanı oluşturmaktadır. Örneklemini ise ölçüt örnekleme yöntemi kapsamında belirlenen ölçütler doğrultusunda araştırmaya katılım sağlayan 73 kadın öğretim elemanı oluşturmuştur. Veriler SPSS (23.0) istatistik programında, güvenilirlik ve frekans analizleri yapılarak çözümlenmiştir. Kadın öğretim elemanlarının yüz şekillerinin oval ve yuvarlak yüz şekline sahip oldukları, günlük hayatta sık sık yuvarlak, bisiklet ve V yaka formunu tercih ettikleri araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlar arasındadır. Yüz şeklinin yaka formları algısına etkisi, temel tasarım öğelerinden çizgi etkisi ile değerlendirildiğinde kadın öğretim elemanları üzerinde darlık, genişlik veya uzunluk gibi farklı etkiler bıraktığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Tratamiento de la hiperpigmentación con peeling de ácido tranexámico y luz pulsada intensa
Authors: Aguilar Armenta Gabriela , Fernández Mesa Sergio
Published: March 2023

Las hiperpigmentaciones son alteraciones dérmicas frecuentes que presentan múltiple etiología y un alto porcentaje de reincidencia, por lo que un diagnóstico adecuado es fundamental. El ácido tranexámico es un despigmentante que reduce la producción de prostaglandinas, la liberación del VEGF e inhibe la tirosinasa, influyendo directamente sobre el melanocito; también tiene un efecto antiinflamatorio al disminuir la liberación de ácido araquidónico. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la tolerancia, efectividad, seguridad y satisfacción del uso de peeling de ácido tranexámico alternado con luz pulsada intensa (IPL), o de forma individualizada, en 12 pacientes que presentaban: 4 melasma, 4 lentigos solares y 4 hiperpigmentaciones postacné. Se observó una excelente tolerancia sin presentar complicaciones de importancia. En base a los resultados obtenidos se puede concluir que el presente protocolo ha demostrado tener utilidad clínica en este tipo de patologías, siendo mejor la evolución al combinar ambos tratamientos que por separado. La evolución fue mejor con IPL en lentigos y el ácido tranexámico se comportó mejor en melasma y pigmentaciones postinfamatorias.
Overview of GPS Fundamentals
Authors: Manisha Bhatnagar
Published: March 2023

GPS (Global Positioning System) is a satellite based navigation system and is used in a variety of applications such as mapping, vehicle navigation and surveying. In this work, a detailed background of GPS is included. First, historical development of GPS technology is provided. This is followed by a detailed theoretical background of GPS and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System). Afterwards, the topics of "GPS estimation error" and "increasing GPS position accuracy" are covered. Then, various counterparts of GPS technology, developed by rival countries are discussed. Finally, future expectations of scientific world from the GNSS technology are presented.
Central Diabetes Insipidus in Acute Myeloid Leukemia with Cytogenetic Abnormality of 9q34 Deletion
Authors: Farajallah Majd , Alkaabi Fatima , Alam Arif , Almazrouei Raya
Published: March 2023

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is rarely associated with central diabetes insipidus (CDI) with unclear underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. The most commonly reported cytogenetic abnormality in cases of AML-associated CDI is monosomy 7, followed by chromosome 3 abnormalities. We report a case of a woman with newly diagnosed AML with 9q34 deletion (ABL1 gene region) who developed symptoms of polyuria and polydipsia with an investigation confirming CDI. This is the first reported case of cytogenetic abnormality of 9q34 deletion (ABL1 gene region) in AML with CDI.
Effect of Al Addition on Corrosion Behavior of High Mn Steels in a Cl–-Containing Environment
Authors: Liu Ning , Yang Xing , Chen Jun
Published: March 2023

The high Mn steels are expected to become a novel steel for liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank building because of their low cost, high strength, and excellent low-temperature impact toughness. Up until now, it is still limited for studies on corrosion behavior of high Mn steel in a Cl–-containing environment. We found that strong Mn enrichment layers always exist in the outer rust layer, whereas strong Al enrichment layers always exist in the inner rust layer. However, the Al and Cl simultaneously enrich in the same area. Although the corrosion resistance can be further improved by increasing Al content from 5.0 mass% to 8.0 mass%, the improvement degree becomes weak and the pitting corrosion becomes serious due to the formation of δ-ferrite. There are two aspects to explain why Al improves corrosion resistance. (1) More Al addition can enhance the resistance of passive oxide. (2) The α-FeOOH content can be increased and the compactness of the rust layer can be also enhanced by increasing Al content.
Development and initial validation of the Daily Goal Realization Scale
Authors: Łaguna Mariola , Mielniczuk Emilia , Razmus Wiktor
Published: March 2023

Background

This paper presents the results of three studies allowing the design and initial validation of the Daily Goal Realization Scale (DGRS). Goal realization refers to the engagement in goal-directed behavior that leads to progress in personal goal attain-ment; it is considered one of the adaptive personal characteristics.

Participants and procedure

Three studies, including an initial study to develop and select the items (Study 1), an intensive longitudinal study (Study 2), and a multiple goal evaluation study (Study 3), tested factorial structure, reliability and validity of the measure.

Results

Multilevel confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the unidimensional structure of the DGRS (obtained in Study 1) both at the individual and goal level, captured as daily goal realization (Study 2) and as multiple goal realization (Study 3). The va-lidity of the DGRS was supported by meaningful associations with other goal evaluations (Study 3). As expected, the DGRS was positively related to evaluations of progress in goal achievement, engagement, likelihood of success, and goal im-portance. The DGRS also demonstrated measurement invariance allowing for meaningful comparisons of scores between men and women.

Conclusions

The findings indicate that the DGRS is a brief and reliable idiographic measure of daily goal realization. The scale has excel-lent internal consistency and good criterion validity.
Desecularizing the Christian Past
Authors: Beltramini Enrico
Published: March 2023

The essential objective of this study is to unpack the complicity between historians and secularization theory in the study of late ancient and early medieval Christianity—and then suggest a way out. In this work of historiography of religion, Enrico Beltramini argues that religious history is inherently secular and produces distorted representations of the Christian past. He suggests moving from an epistemological to a hermeneutical approach so that the supernatural worldview of the Christian past can be addressed on its own terms. This work also engages Markus’s saeculum and replaces Markus’s secularized relationship between the Kingdom and the government of the civitas with the Augustinian association of the Kingdom and divine government.
The Austrian Nephews : The Offspring
of Maximilian II and Maria of Austria
at the Service of the Spanish King
Authors: Cuerva Rubén González
Published: March 2023

The simultaneous unity and division into several branches of the
House of Austria offered a challenging situation in the case of the fifteen
sons and daughters of Emperor Maximilian II (1527–76) and his wife — and
cousin — Maria of Austria (1528–1603). As nephews of King Philip II of
Spain, even as his possible heirs, these children enjoyed his powerful uncle’s
protection and acknowledged the Spanish legacy of the dynasty. By analysing
their different education, role-holding and circulation within Europe, we
reflect on how these individuals were pivotal to spread Philip II’s interests
and how dynastic formation intertwined with national constructions.
An Elected Dynasty of Sweden?
Blood, Charisma and Representative
Monarchy
Authors: Hallenberg Mats
Published: March 2023

This essay addresses the introduction of royal primogeniture
in Sweden by king Gustav I in in 1540 and 1544. Previous research has
described the first decision as informed by absolutist ideology, while the
second has been considered a compromise in line with the medieval constitution.
My contribution will discuss the key elements in this process and
identify absolutist and constitutional markers. I argue that the introduction
of hereditary monarchy actually strengthened representative government
functions. The decision of 1544 gave the Swedish estates and the council
of the realm a clear stake in the perpetuation of the monarchy. Hereditary
monarchy paved the way for a monarchical regime that was dependent
on balancing the influence of the aristocracy and the commoner estates.
Study on the equilibrium and kinetics of nickel adsorption on rice husk: the role of activation
Authors: Phung Thi Lan  , Nguyen Thi Kim Giang  , Pham Thanh Nga  , Ho Phuong Hien
Published: March 2023

Rice husk is an agricultural byproduct that is produced in huge quantities during the rice milling process. Following the trend of utilizing agricultural waste, rice husk is activated by many activators to synthesize heavy metal ion adsorbent materials. This work presents the results of the study on the adsorption of nickel ions (Ni2+) by activated rice husks. The husk was activated by three agents (NaOH, acetic acid, and H2O2), which removed 73.29 percent of the hemicellulose and 60.25 percent of the ligin (calculated by the Chesson-Datta method). The influence of time on the adsorption capacity of Ni2+ ions of activated rice husks was carried out with an initial concentration of Ni2+ ions of 160mg/L and a pH of 5.5. The concentration of adsorbent was 1,0 g.L-1. After 80 minutes of adsorption, the equilibrium adsorption capacity reached 33.33 mg.g-1. The maximum adsorption capacity calculated by the Langmuir adsorption model was 57.46 mg.g-1. Three kinetic models (Lagergren's apparent first-order kinetics, second-order apparent kinetics and Webber-Morris internal diffusion kinetics) were also studied and analyzed.
TRATAMIENTO DE LA TUBERCULOSIS SENSIBLE EN NIÑOS: GUÍAS TB OMS VERSUS GUÍAS PROCET
Authors: Pierry Vargas Cristina
Published: March 2023

Recientemente se publicó la actualización de la norma técnica del programa para control y eliminación de la Tuberculosis (PROCET). En lo que se refiere al tratamiento de la Tuberculosis (TB) sensible en niños, el esquema depende de la situación clínica del paciente, pero el tiempo de tratamiento es de 6 meses en todos los tipos de TB, exceptuando algunas situaciones especiales como en la meningitis o en coinfección con VIH. Posteriormente se publicaron las guías de la OMS proponiendo algunos cambios en el tratamiento de la TB sensible, el principal de ellos es una reducción de 6 a 4 meses en la TB sensible no grave en niños entre 3 meses y 16 años.
İnsansız Hava Araçlarının (İHA) Arkeolojik Alanlardaki Kullanımının İncelenmesi
Authors: GÜNGÖR Müjdet
Published: March 2023

Arkeolojik alanlarda yapılan güncel çalışmalar, kültürel miras varlıklarının dokümantasyonunu yapmak için son yıllarda klasik yöntemlerin yerine insanız hava araçları (İHA), lazer tarayıcı ve uydu görüntüleri gibi uzaktan algılama teknolojisinin kullanıldığını göstermektedir. Yapılan incelemelerde elde edilen görüntülerin, fotogrametri tekniği kullanılarak yapılmış modelleme çalışmaları, zaman ve maliyet açısından kazanç sağladığını göstermektedir. Yapılan çalışmada 2019-2022 yılları arasında yer alan araştırmalar incelenmiştir. Araştırmada arkeolojik alanlarda İHA’ların kullanılmasıyla elde edilen görüntülerin fotogrametrik metotlar uygulanmasıyla elde edilen sonuçları vurgulanmıştır. Bu bağlamda yapılan çalışmalar ile ilgili olarak arkeolojik saha araştırmalarının bulunduğu bölge, çalışma konusu, kullanılan insansız hava aracının modeli ve modelleme çalışması sonunda elde edilen sonuçlara odaklanılmıştır. Çalışmada arkeolojik alanlarda İHA’ların kullanılmasının önemine dikkat çekmek amaçlanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda İHA’ların kullanımı ile ilgili bir literatüre katkı verilmesi öngörülmektedir.
Прямой и сопутствующий эффект прироста урожайности: какой больше?
Authors: Parmakli Dmytro
Published: March 2023

В статье приведена математическая связь между себестоимостью, прибылью и урожайностью, представлен механизм взаимосвязи урожайности и затрат на производство зерновых культур. Показана зависимость выхода прибыли от уровня урожайности зерновых культур, обоснована структура прямого и сопутствующего эффекта от роста урожайности. Приводится алгоритм расчета уровня урожайности, обеспечивающего заданную рентабельность продукции.
Ecologically certified agricultural production management system development
Authors: Dankevych Yevgen , Dankevych Vitalii , Chaikin Oleksandr
Published: March 2023

Ecologically certified production management system formation and implementation is the necessary condition for the economy at the sustainable development basis efficient functioning, providing high life quality and environmental public safety. Actual raises the question of businesses involvement to the production that contains ecological component as well their stimulation for going through the environmental certification procedure. The aim of the research is to study the possibility of ecologically certified agricultural production management systems development stimulating factors use stimulation of ecologically oriented innovative entrepreneurship. Have been analysed the results of experts interviews to obtain the information about the validity of ecological and social risks of agricultural enterprises – debtors for the domestic creditors. Factors of certified agricultural production that can influence the decision-making about loans in the assessment and environmental risk banking institutions management have been determined. With the help of abstract logical method individual consumer`s ecological needs in ecologically certified agricultural products satisfaction scenarios matrix designed. Ukrainian ecologically certified agricultural production development stimulating factors were determined.
Розвиток гірських територій: вітчизняний і зарубіжний контекст
Authors: Kolodiychuk Irina
Published: March 2023

У статті вказано на те, що наявна система стимулювання розвитку гірських та інших проблемних територій в Україні має вузький набір засобів заохочення. Виокремлено основні недоліки вітчизняної інституційної системи управління щодо розвитку гірських територій і визначено її ефективність. Розглянуто низку інструментів стимулювання розвитку економічної діяльності в гірських регіонах європейських країн. Сформульовано висновки й пропозиції щодо розбудови дієвої системи управління розвитком українських гірських територій.
Regional Assessment and Uncertainty Analysis of Carbon and Nitrogen Balances at cropland scale using the ecosystem model LandscapeDNDC
Authors: Sifounakis Odysseas , Haas Edwin , Butterbach-Bahl Klaus , Papadopoulou Maria P.
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The assessment of cropland carbon and nitrogen (C & N) balances play a key role to identify cost effective mitigation measures to combat climate change and reduce environmental pollution. In this paper, a biogeochemical modelling approach is adopted to assess all C & N fluxes in a regional cropland ecosystem of Thessaly, Greece. Additionally, the estimation and quantification of the modelling uncertainty in the regional inventory are realized through the propagation of parameter distributions through the model leading to result distributions for modelling estimations. The model was applied on a regional dataset of approximately 1000 polygons deploying model initializations and crop rotations for the 5 major crop cultivations and for a timespan of 8 years. The full statistical analysis on modelling results yields for the C balance carbon input fluxes into the soil of 12.4 ± 1.4 tons C ha-1 yr-1 and output fluxes of 11.9 ± 1.3 tons C ha-1 yr-1, with a resulting average carbon sequestration of 0.5 ± 0.3 tons C ha-1 yr-1. The averaged N influx was 212.3 ± 9.1 kg N ha-1 yr-1 while outfluxes were estimated on average of 198.3 ± 11.2 kg N ha-1 yr-1. The net N accumulation into the soil nitrogen pools was estimated to 14.0 ± 2.1 kg N ha-1 yr-1. The N outflux consist of gaseous N fluxes composed by N2O emissions 2.6 ± 0.8 kg N2O-N ha-1 yr-1, NO emissions of 3.2 ± 1.5 kg NO-N ha-1 yr-1, N2 emissions 15.5 ± 7.0 kg N2-N ha-1 yr-1 and NH3 emissions of 34.0 ± 6.7 kg NH3-N ha-1 yr-1, as well as aquatic N fluxes (only nitrate leaching into surface waters) of 14.± 4.5 kg NO3-N ha-1 yr-1, N fluxes of N removed from the fields in yields, straw and feed of 128.8 ± 8.5 kg N ha-1 yr-1.
Low Cobalt Inventories in the Amundsen and Ross Seas Driven by High Demand for Labile Cobalt Uptake Among Native Phytoplankton Communities
Authors: Chmiel Rebecca J. , Kellogg Riss M. , Rao Deepa , Moran Dawn M. , DiTullio Giacomo R. , Saito Mak A.
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Cobalt (Co) is a scarce but essential micronutrient for marine plankton in the Southern Ocean and coastal Antarctic seas where dissolved cobalt (dCo) concentrations can be extremely low. This study presents total dCo and labile dCo distributions measured via shipboard voltammetry in the Amundsen Sea, Ross Sea and Terra Nova Bay during the CICLOPS (Cobalamin and Iron Co-Limitation of Phytoplankton Species) expedition. A significantly smaller dCo inventory was observed during the 2017/2018 CICLOPS expedition compared to two 2005/2006 expeditions to the Ross Sea conducted over a decade earlier. The dCo inventory loss (~10–20 pM) was present in both the surface and deep ocean and was attributed to the loss of labile dCo, resulting in the near-complete complexation of dCo by strong ligands in the photic zone. A changing dCo inventory in Antarctic coastal seas could be driven by the alleviation of iron (Fe) limitation in coastal areas where the flux of Fe-rich sediments from melting ice shelves and deep sediment resuspension may have shifted the region towards vitamin B12 and/or zinc (Zn) limitation, both of which are likely to increase the demand for Co among marine plankton. High demand for Zn by phytoplankton can result in increased Co and cadmium (Cd) uptake because these metals often share the same metal uptake transporters. This study compared the magnitudes and ratios of Zn, Cd and Co uptake (ρ) across upper ocean profiles and observed order of magnitude uptake trends (ρZn > ρCd > ρCo) that paralleled the trace metal concentrations in seawater. High rates of Co and Zn uptake were observed throughout the region, and the speciation of available Co and Zn appeared to influence trends in dissolved metal : phosphate stoichiometry and uptake rates over depth. Multi-year loss of the dCo inventory throughout the water column may be explained by an increase in Co uptake into particulate organic matter (POM) and subsequent increased flux of Co into sediments via sinking and burial. This perturbation of the Southern Ocean Co biogeochemical cycle could signal changes in the nutrient limitation regimes, phytoplankton bloom composition, and carbon sequestration sink of the Southern Ocean.