bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trauma symptoms, sleep quality and related factors in the early post-earthquake period
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Hayriye Mihrimah , DAYMAZ Didem , KOCAKAYA Hanife , AKKOYUN Ayşe Zeynep , SAYGUN Meral
Published: December 2023

Aim: Traumatic life events such as earthquake are frequently encountered problems both in our country and all over the world. The aim of this study was to determine sleep quality, trauma level and related factors and to evaluate the effects of gender, damage status and losses in adults who were admitted to the psychiatry outpatient clinic among individuals who were placed in Kırıkkale University student dormitories immediately after the 6 February 2023 earthquakes that affected a wide geography in our country.

Methods: 64 volunteers were included in the study between March 2023 and June 2023. After the participants' complaints and sociodemographic characteristics were questioned, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Scale That Determines the Level of the Trauma after the Earthquake (PETLDS) were applied to the participants to determine their sleep quality and trauma levels after the earthquake.

Results:

The mean age of the participants was 45.5±15.5, and 75.0% of them were women. Fear/anxiety and insomnia were the most frequently reported complaints by the participants. The mean of the participants' PSQI scores was 10.5±4.4, and 43 participants (79.6%) had poor sleep quality in the last month. The mean score of the participants' PETLDS was determined as 76.6±17.9. When the subscales were examined, it was determined that the emotional limitation and cognitive restructuring scores were higher than the behavioral, affective and sleep problems. When the participants were compared in terms of damage in their homes, it was found that the participants with moderately or more damaged houses had statistically higher emotional, cognitive restructuring and sleep problems and total trauma scores compared to the participants with a solid or slightly damaged house (respectively; p=.017, p=.023, p=.010, p=.040). Individuals with moderately or more damaged houses had higher PSQI scores but this difference did not reach statistical significance (p=.061).

Conclusion: The earthquakes that occurred in our country on and after 6 February 2023 affected a large area and resulted in millions of people being directly or indirectly affected. To minimize the physical and psychological damage that earthquakes may cause, post-disaster management should be carried out well, and it should be noted that it is a priority to support earthquake victims psychologically as well as their social and medical needs.
Effects of smoking on the cardiopulmonary modulation during physical exercise in middle-aged non-obese healthy individuals
Authors: KOÇAK Ajar , YILDIRIM Onur , COŞGUN Ayhan , TÜRKKANI Mustafa Hamidullah
Published: December 2023

Objective:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the overall effects of smoking and its duration on various cardiopulmonary modulation mechanisms during physical exercise in middle-aged non-obese healthy individuals.

Materials and Methods:

Two hundred forty-three (142 smokers and 101 non-smokers), middle-aged, non-obese, healthy individuals were evaluated in this cross-sectional study. Parameters of pulmonary function including forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) and FEV1/FVC ratio were evaluated using a spirometer and systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP) were measured by echocardiography on rest and during various levels of exercise. A treadmill exercise test was used to assess heart rate recovery index (HRRI), the chronotropic index (CI) and the maximum rate of oxygen consumption during exercise (VO2max).

Results:

Resting sPAP values were higher and FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC values were lower among smokers. As compared to resting values; FEV1 and FEV1/FVC ratio in smokers decreased significantly at peak exercise level (2.66±0.54 vs 2.35±0.49, p
An evaluation of risk factors for overall complications after curative gastrectomy in gastric cancer patients aged 65 or over
Authors: ŞENOL Serdar , KUŞAK Mustafa , SARI Ahmet Can , KARA Mehmet Emin
Published: December 2023

Aim:

The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for postoperative complications in patients with gastric cancer aged 65 or over.

Methods:

Data from medical records in our database were reviewed and analyzed retrospectively. Two hundred twenty-nine patients with histologically confirmed gastric cancer underwent curative gastrectomy in our clinic between January 2017 and December 2021. Eighty-eight patients younger than 65 and 21 with previous histories of abdominal surgery, multi-visceral resection, emergency surgery due to perforation, bleeding, or obstruction, 18 with preoperative radiotherapy or chemotherapy were excluded. The remaining 102 patients, aged 65 years or over, were included in the study. Patient characteristics, intraoperative findings, and postoperative complications were evaluated.

Results:

Postoperative complications with Clavien–Dindo grade ≥ II were observed in 29 patients (28.4%). Univariate analysis showed that the prognostic nutritional index (
Does end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring in gastrointestinal endoscopy have a clinical advantage?
Authors: ÖZDEN Mesure Gül Nihan , KARSLI Serpil , BAKAN Nurten
Published: December 2023

Aims: In current guidelines recommended CO2 monitoring for patient safety and comfort in sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy. We aimed to investigate whether carbon dioxide monitoring, which was developed for the early detection of adverse respiratory events shows the expected benefit in its clinical use.

Methods: Asa I-II patients, average age 48±15, were divided into two groups, standard monitoring was performed on Group S (n=30), and EtCO2, Integrated Pulmonary Index measurements were added to the Group K (n=30). Patients received Fentanyl 1µgr/kg, propofol 1 mg/kg and propofol 10-30 mg in a bolus by providing BIS to be 60-85. Adverse respiratory events were recorded. The time to Fast-tracking score being 14 was recorded and patients with two consecutive Fast-tracking scores of 14 were discharged. Patient satisfaction was questioned the next day.

Results: There is no difference between groups in heart rate and mean arterial pressure, and decreased during the procedure compared to baseline in both groups. While EtCO2 was similar at all times, IPI was lower than baseline. While the processing time was 21±6 in Group S, it was 38±11 in Group K. No adverse respiratory events occurred. Recovery heart rates, peripheral oxygen saturation, mean arterial pressure and scores were similar. There was no difference in patient satisfaction.

Conclusions: There wasn’t a clinical advantage with measuring EtCO2 added to the standard monitoring in gastrointestinal tract endoscopy. We believe that more studies are needed on optimum monitoring during moderate sedation in patients with less clinical risk.
Intensive care unit: mortality score in early prediction of mortality in critical COVID-19 patients
Authors: SAĞLAM Emel , SAVAŞ Arif , ÖKE Deniz , ÖZLÜ Can , KOÇAR Begüm , ERKALP Kerem
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Aim: The mortality data available in the literature with regard to patients infected with SARS-COV-2, thus requiring hospitalization in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are not sufficient. This research aims to compare the correlation between COVID-19 Mortality Ratios (CMR), AST/ALT and neutrophil/lymphocyte (N/L) ratios of non-smoker COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the ICU and their mortality rates.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 77 patients hospitalized in the ICU. Female participants constituted 64.9% (n = 50) of the study group while male made up 35.1% (n = 27); the mean age was 61.3±14.3 and 66.2% (n = 51) of the patients died. To exclude the adverse effect of smoking on mortality, patients were confirmed to be non-smokers by analyzing the cotinine levels in urine samples. For this purpose, patients' age, gender, comorbidities, fever, pulse, blood pressure, saturation values, APACHE scores and biochemical parameters were evaluated.
Results: In the study, 66.2% (n=51) of the patients died during follow-up. Age, urea, creatinine, AST/ALT, N/L ratio and CMR values of the nonsurvivors were significantly higher than those of the survivors. The systolic blood pressure and lymphocyte values of non-survivors were lower than survivors.
Conclusions: The conclusion of the study revealed that CMR scores, AST/ALT levels and the N/L ratio can effectively be utilized in early period to project the mortality rates of non (active) smoking patients with critical COVID-19 infection hospitalized in the ICU.
The role of the systemic inflammatory response index in the prediction of chronic total occlusion: useful or not?
Authors: ERGÜN Gökhan , DOĞAN Yasemin
Published: December 2023

Aim: Inflammation is very important in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and CAD. Chronic total occlusion (CTO) is a chronic form of CAD and is common in patients with severe CAD. The aim of this study was to determine the association of the systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI), a marker of inflammation, with CTO.

Materials and Methods: Our study was retrospective and included 100 CAD patients with CTO and 100 CAD patients without CTO. SIRI was compared between the two groups.

Results: Among the basic clinical and laboratory characteristics of the patients, age, white blood cell, and neutrophil counts were statistically higher in the CTO group (p=0.044, p=0.044, p=0.036, respectively). SIRI parameters were similar between the groups, and no statistical difference was observed (p=0.111). According to the ROC analysis, the optimum cut-off value for SIRI was >1040 (sensitivity 70.0% and specificity 44.0%).

Conclusion: SIRI is not a useful predictor for the detection of CTO.
Can surgical embolectomy or by-pass surgery be the first treatment option in ischemic cerebrovascular pathologies?
Authors: ÇAKIN Hakan , GEDİZ Tolga
Published: December 2023

Background: Well-established treatment methods have been utilized for intracerebral vascular occlusion, including medical thrombolytic treatments, endovascular interventions, and surgical procedures.

Methods: This study focused on surgical recanalization techniques, illustrating them through six patients. In emergency scenarios at our hospital, late-term thromboembolectomy was performed on two patients who had experienced thromboembolic events.The other two patients were treated not in emergency conditions, but with by-pass surgery in the following week.Last two patients were in the group of patients who had reperfusion with recanalization surgery due to chronic ischemic intracerebral processes with clinical symptoms.

Results: One of the patient underwent emergency surgery for total infarction of the internal carotid artery (ICA), which remained unresponsive to other therapeutic approaches. Similarly, the second patient, who had undergone heart transplantation, required surgery due to unyielding small atheroma plaques originating from the main arteries after failed thrombolytic treatments. Successful recanalization procedures were achieved in both cases. Among the other patients who underwent semi-emergency surgery, one patient with internal carotid artery insufficiency after a traumatic process, another patient with left hemisphere vascular insufficiency after vascular disease, and another two patients who had vascular insufficiency due to occlusion of the main vascular structure by an aneurysm thrombus were operated on.

Conclusions: Our findings suggest that surgical intervention could be considered as the primary treatment option in selected cases for managing acute stroke or vascular insufficiency. In selected patients, rapid and first-line surgical treatment is satisfactory. This approach aligns with the need for more comprehensive investigations to determine the optimal approach in different scenarios of intracerebral vascular occlusion.
Knowledge levels of graduate and trainee dentists on antibiotic use in endodontics
Authors: TOPBAŞ Celalettin , KESKİN TUNÇ Serap , GÜDÜCÜOĞLU Hüseyin
Published: December 2023

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the level of knowledge of dentists and dental students about the rational use of antibiotics (RUA), their clinical approaches when prescribing antibiotics, and student and graduate dentists.

Introduction: Rational use of medicines means that patients take their medicines according to their clinical needs, in appropriate doses, for sufficient time, and at the lowest cost to themselves and society. The RUA is very important in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections.

Materials and Methods: The questionnaire, which was prepared on Google Forms for all graduate and trainee dentists in Turkey that we could reach and included questions about RUA and antibiotic use in dentists, was distributed to approximately 400 people, and 331 people returned the questionnaire.

Results: Of the respondents, 52.3% were dental students, and the remaining 47.7% were dental graduates. 94.8% of the participants reported that they received information about RUA from the faculty, followed by scientific publications, the internet and social media, the Ministry of Health, relatives, spouses, and friends, professional associations, and newspapers. The majority of participants, 303 people, answered the question, 'Can inappropriate use of antibiotics increase antimicrobial resistance? The majority of participants answered yes, while the remaining 18 answered no. The majority of participants, 62.1%, thought that antibiotics were prescribed more than necessary. Only 35% of participants (110 people) correctly answered the question about antibiotics that are not suitable for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Conclusion: According to the results of our study, dentists have an important role to play in ensuring the RUA. Dentists should be regularly trained with updated curricula.
Comparison of sevoflurane insufflation and intravenous ketamine use in terms of failure rate in consecutive paediatrıc radiotherapy sessions: a cross-over study
Authors: GÜVEN AYTAÇ Betül
Published: December 2023

Aim: Childhood cancers are often treated with radiotherapy. During radiation therapy, sedation is often required for immobilization, especially for young children and patients with mental disabilities. Our study aimed to compare the efficacy of sevoflurane insufflation and intravenous ketamine for sedation during pediatric radiotherapy.

Materials and methods: This prospective, randomized, cross-over study was conducted between August and December 2020 on pediatric patients (1 month to 18 years) requiring sedation or general anesthesia for radiotherapy. 352 repeated sessions were conducted in the study involving 18 patients who participated. Two groups were categorized by session: ketamine (Group K) or sevoflurane (Group S).

Results: The study included the evaluation of 352 sessions for 18 patients Although there was no significant difference in procedure times between Group S and Group K during the sessions (p>0.05), Group K showed a significantly longer discharge time, higher failure rate, and higher score sedation scale in comparison to Group S (p
Obstacles Encountered by Medical Students in Conducting Academic Research - A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Bashir Ayesha , Raza Qasim , Hussain Danish , Iqbal Syeda Amna , Ali Akram , Azhar Muhammad , Shafique Kaiynat , Tahir Iqra
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Research is the most important aspect for the betterment and enhancement of medical services that are provided to the community. Health training research is regarded as a critical activity in current medical training at the undergraduate level. The aim of this investigation was to identify the key obstacles that medical students face when performing academic research and to see if these issues differ between female and male students.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional research was carried out, encompassing 164 participants, wherein a modified questionnaire was deployed for data acquisition. Employing a simple random sampling methodology, data was gathered exclusively from final year undergraduate medical students from government and private universities of Faisalabad. Exclusions were made for individuals exhibiting isolated personalities, lack of willingness to participate in research, and those presenting psychological concerns. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22 and presented in form of tables and graphs.

Findings: Participants mean age was 20.73±1.7. Out of 164 students, 60.4% were females and 39.6% were males. Most prominent obstacles were found to be limited monetary support or lack of funding for research, family responsibilities, lack of guidance from university professors, demotivating university authorities, social responsibilities, and lack of knowledge about statistical methods, limited availability of information sources, limited time, insufficient understanding of research procedures, and insufficient research abilities. There were no statistical significant differences found between male and female students regarding these perceived obstacles.

Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Institutes need to organize a variety of research-related activities, and teachers must encourage students to participate in research activities. International and local seminars should be organized for students to emphasize the importance of medical research. Teachers should involve students in research projects so that they can expand their knowledge.  Because the sample size in this study was small, it must be replicated with a larger sample size in future studies. It is recommended that additional research be conducted to investigate the perspectives of university professors, research mentors, and university authorities in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and potential solutions. Collaborate with university administration to identify potential sources of financial support for student research projects.
Adoption of Emerging Digital General-purpose Technologies: Determinants and Effects
Authors:   Reserve Bank of Australia, Nguyen Kim , Hambur Jonathan ,   Reserve Bank of Australia
Published: December 2023

This paper examines the factors associated with the adoption of cloud computing and artificial intelligence/machine learning, two emerging digital general-purpose technologies (GPT), as well as firms' post-adoption outcomes. To do so we identify adoption of GPT based on references to these technologies in listed company reports, and merge this with data on their Board of Directors, their hiring activities and their financial performance. We find that firms that have directors with relevant technological backgrounds, or female representation on their Board, are more likely to profitably adopt GPT, with the former being particularly important. Worker skills also appear important, with firms that adopt GPT, particularly those that do so profitably, being more likely to hire skilled staff following adoption. Finally, while early adopters of GPT experience a dip in profitability following adoption, this is not evident for more recent adopters. This suggests that GPT may have become easier to adopt over time, potentially due to changes in the technologies or the availability of relevant skills, which is encouraging in terms of future productivity outcomes.
Bachelor of Education Students’ Perceptions on the Impact of Micro-teaching on their Teaching Practice Performance
Authors: Keter Dr. John K. , Wabuke Dr. Joy M.
Published: December 2023

This study examined Bachelor of Education students’ perceptions on the impact of Micro-teaching (MT) on their Teaching Practice (TP) performance in University of Kabianga, Kenya. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted in the study to collect data from a population comprising of 460 fourth year students in the 2020/2021 academic year in the School of Education, Arts and Social Sciences. A structured 16-item electronic questionnaire was designed by the researcher using google forms referred to as Impact of Micro-teaching on Teaching Practice Performance Questionnaire (IMTTPPQ) was used in data collection. Cronbach Alpha formula was used to obtain the co-efficient index of reliability of data collection instrument which yielded 0.82. Four research questions were raised to guide the study and two corresponding null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The electronic Questionnaire was shared via social media platforms and a total of 106 voluntary responses were received from the target population. The four research questions were analyzed using frequency distribution table, mean and standard deviation while t-test was used to compare means between the two groups and guide in making decisions on hypotheses testing. The two hypotheses of the study were accepted. The findings of the study revealed that Micro-teaching prepared the trainee teachers adequately for Teaching Practice and also motivated them in their teaching profession. Based on these findings, it was recommended that adequate attention should be given to the way Micro-teaching should be carried out in Schools of Education. More time should be allocated for Micro-teaching to enable trainee teachers to acquire required competencies to an acceptable level. During Micro-teaching any deficiencies observed during teaching should be corrected and students encouraged to re-plan and re-teach with an aim of acquiring required competencies before they are exposed to Teaching Practice.
The Relationship between Trade Openness and Economic Growth in Nigeria from 2000 to 2020
Authors: TYOKOSU Moses Aondohemba
Published: December 2023

The study aimed to explore the relationship between trade openness and economic growth in Nigeria from 2000 to 2020, utilizing an ex-post facto research design. Secondary data was collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin for the year 2022, and data analysis was conducted using SmartPLS 12.1 software, which is suitable for time series regression analysis. The findings of the study reveal that there is no significant relationship between export and both gross domestic product (GDP) and per capita income in Nigeria during the specified time frame. Similarly, the study indicates that there is no significant impact between foreign direct investment (FDI) and both GDP and per capita income in Nigeria. However, it was demonstrated that import significantly affects both the gross domestic product (GDP) and per capita income (PCI) in the country. This suggests that the influx of imports plays a more substantial role in influencing Nigeria’s economic growth during the review period. Based on the above findings, the study establishes that trade openness has a significant impact on the economic growth of the Nigerian economy, with the exception of export and foreign direct investment (FDI). It emphasizes the need for the Nigerian government to address security challenges posed by Boko Haram insurgency, Bandits, and Fulani Herdsmen activities. By ensuring a secure and stable environment, the country can attract both foreign and domestic investors, fostering economic development. The study also recognizes the vast potential in the agricultural sector and advocates for revitalizing agriculture in Nigeria. By prioritizing agricultural development, the country can create more job opportunities, enhance food security, and increase its export capabilities, contributing to overall economic growth and stability.
Ninth Forum on Bulgarian Grammar
Authors:   INSTITUTE FOR BULGARIAN LANGUAGE, BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Koeva Svetla
Published: December 2023

The Ninth Forum on Bulgarian Grammar titled The Theory of Parts of Speech – Tradition and Prospects was held on 20 and 21 October 2022. The Fo¬rum was organised by the Institute for Bulgarian Language Prof. Lyubomir Andreychin at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Department of Bul¬garian Language of the Faculty of Philology at the Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv. This edition was dedicated to one of the most distinguished Bulgarian linguists – Prof. Dr.Sc. Ivan Kostadinov Kutsarov.
On the Traditional Lexical Semantic and Grammatical Semantic Features of the Parts of Speech
Authors:   Plovdiv University Paisii Hiledarski, Marovska Vera
Published: December 2023

The paper presents an overview of the traditional differentiation among the major parts of speech. I place emphasis on some lexical semantic and grammatical semantic features mentioned in passing in the existing definitions as peripheral and insubstantial which may in fact form the basis for a new linguistically, logically and philosophically more adequate classification of the words classes in natural language. The major parts of speech are defined as mental concepts denoting a different number of semantic components: 1 for nouns, cardinal numbers and adverbs; 2 for adjectives and ordinal numbers; 4 for verbs. It is the semantic microelements that de-termine the number and type of morphological categories of the different parts of speech. The main criterion for the existence of a part of speech is for it to possess at least one morphological category that differentiates it from all others (a necessary corrective is the existence of at least a few simple, primary words within each part of speech).
Pronominal Clitics as Particles
Authors:   Burgas Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov University, Petrova Galina
Published: December 2023

In the course of the historical development of Bulgarian the short pronominal forms (clitics) have undergone various morphological transformations and have expanded their use. As a result, they may have a different morphological status: pronouns (personal or possessive) and particles with different functions. The objective of the paper is to present the functional spectrum of pronominal clitics functioning as particles. Due to the existing homonymy, the study aims at solving two key issues. The first one is related to distinguishing the morphological status of clitics in their different uses, i.e. whether they function as pronouns or as particles. The second refers to identifying and representing the different functions of clitics as particles: wordforming, formforming, emotive, modal or intensifying.
Parts of Speech as Clause Constituents, or Do Verbs Always Occupy a Separate Syntactic Position
Authors:   INSTITUTE FOR BULGARIAN LANGUAGE, BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Koeva Svetla
Published: December 2023

We examine the semantic and syntactic properties of Bulgarian modal and phase verbs in order to determine whether they form a complex predicative unit with the verb they attach to or constitute a separate one. The answer to this question allows for an adequate classification of the verbs under consideration. Furthermore, we describe the syntactic structures with equivalent subjects in the main and subordinate clauses.
On Two Controversial Concepts in Contemporary Bulgarian Linguistics: Modal Words and Modifiers
Authors:   PAISII HILENDARSKI UNIVERSITY OF PLOVDIV, Chakarova Krasimira
Published: December 2023

The object of study are the terms modal words and modifiers, whose status is not unambiguously recognised in contemporary Bulgarian linguistics. I present an analytical overview of the main views on the semantic content and the degree of autonomy of these concepts. I then go on to look for an answer to the question whether there are sufficient grounds for using these terms to name independent classes of words (parts of speech), an idea shared by some authors. I put a special emphasis on the use of the term modifiers in functional-semantic grammar.
Тhe Place of Pronouns among Parts of Speech and the Characteristics of the Category of Person
Authors:   PAISII HILENDARSKI UNIVERSITY OF PLOVDIV, Vidralska Milena
Published: December 2023

The article aims at tracing the development of pronouns as a part of speech, as well as the trends in the way they are defined in contemporary linguistics. The focus will be on those features that have led to the pronouns’ unification into a single class of words despite the diversity of forms included in it. I will consider the questions related to the grounds for the placing of the heterogeneous pronominal forms under a common denominator and the rethinking of their current status. Among the important issues requiring attention are: the selection of criteria responsible for the classification of the different groups of pronominal forms and for their positioning among the other parts of speech, and the study of the features of the category of person expressed by the lexemes under consideration, among others.
Between Attenuative and Excessive: Bulgarian въз- and Ukrainian за
Authors:   INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Derzhanski van Derzhanski , Siruk Olena ,   INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Published: December 2023

Deadjectival adjectives formed by attaching the prefixes въз- (in Bulgarian) and за- (in Ukrainian) are inconsistently described in grammars and represented in dictionaries as either attenuative (‘a little …’) or excessive (‘too …’). Using material from a bilingual parallel corpus, in this study we compare their productivity and uses. We find out that Bulgarian adjectives with въз- and their Ukrainian counterparts with за- seldom correspond to one another. The two prefixes differ in their co-occurrence with diminutive morphology and degree adverbs. The studied differences demonstrate that in spite of the superficial similarity, Ukrainian за- is more strictly an excessive marker for which the attenuative semantics is marginal, unlike Bulgarian въз-.
Savings and Investment Behaviour of Beedi Rollers – A Quantitative ABCD Analysis
Authors: Harinakshi  , Kayarkatte Narayan
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The main goal of this study is to use the comprehensive ABCD analysis approach to analyse beedi rollers' savings and investment behaviour. In order to understand the subject matter better, the study also intends to use factor analysis and elementary analysis.
Design: The study technique includes an ABCD framework-based basic analysis as well as a systematic examination of the literature using keyword searches that target specific factors. The focus group method is used to conduct quantitative analysis, and the study's identified factors and components are given different weights.
Findings: The findings of the researcher illustrate the ABCD framework's appropriateness for a wide range of research endeavours, including the current study. The evidence gathered from the focus group interviews clearly indicates the significant benefits of examining the specific topic under consideration.
Originality value: This study offers insightful information by expanding the application of the ABCD analysis paradigm to the setting of savings and investment behaviour among beedi rollers. This study leads research in the area of savings and investment behaviour by identifying critical constituent issues and stressing their significance in this particular context.
Paper Type: Empirical Analysis
Preparation of Magnetic Activated Carbons from Cassava Peel using H3PO4 and KOH Activation by Microwave Heating for Naphthol Blue-Black Adsorption
Authors: Astuti Widi , Pradnya Irene Nindita , Wulansarie Ria , Hartanto Dhoni , Sulistyaningsih Triastuti , Kurniawan Cepi , Hidayah Miftakhul , Fitriana Lu'lu' , Mahardhika Muhammad Arief , Irchamsyah Evin Fajri
Published: December 2023

To address the separation problems and produce the reusable adsorbent, cassava peel magnetic activated carbon (MAC) prepared via microwave-assisted activation has been proposed to replace activated carbon (AC) for naphthol blue-black removal. To create MACs, ACs were embedded with nano-sized magnetite particles using co-precipitation methods. In this sense, 2 different activating agents (i.e., H3PO4 and KOH) have been used. H3PO4 activation provides a larger pore size and more functional groups, while KOH activation provides a larger surface area and higher porosity. The increase of H3PO4 concentration from 40 to 60 % leads to an increase in porosity as well as an increase in the weight ratio of KOH to char from 1 to 3. Impregnation magnetite to the ACs reduces surface area from 457.76 to 337.94 m2 g-1 for KOH activation, and from 360.65 to 232.74 m2 g-1 for H3PO4 activation, decreasing adsorption capacity from 97.5 to 97 % for KOH activation and from 99 to 98 % for H3PO4 activation. However, the adsorbent is easy to separate under the magnetic influence. The adsorption data of MAC by H3PO4 activation show suitability with the Redlich-Peterson isotherm model, suggesting that naphthol blue-black removal is not ideal monolayer adsorption, but a combination of physisorption and chemisorption processes that exhibit heterogeneity of naphthol blue-black adsorption on the surface of adsorbent. Meanwhile, for MAC by KOH activation, the Langmuir isotherm is more suitable.
HIGHLIGHTS

Cassava peel was used in the preparation of magnetic activated carbon
The effect of microwave-assisted H3PO4 and KOH activation was discussed
Prediction of isotherm models was proposed and compared

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Volume de tronco de pirâmide utilizando a rapadura: aplicação de uma sequência de ensino investigativa (SEI)
Authors: Trajano Santana Leandro , Barros de Oliveira Dr. Glaydson Francisco , Floriano Paulino Otávio
Published: December 2023

Na perspectiva de reduzir ou minimizar o distanciamento entre o conteúdo e o contexto social do aluno, o presente artigo apresenta uma experiência pedagógica com a geometria no Ensino Médio, ancorada nos fundamentos da etnomatemática. Para isso, foi aplicada uma Sequência de Ensino Investigativa (SEI) para ensinar o cálculo do volume do tronco de pirâmide com  uma rapadura. Considera-se que a etnomatemática possibilitou o encontro do estudante com traços importantes da cultura local, por meio de questões relacionadas à produção de rapadura nos engenhos de cana-de-açúcar. A utilização da SEI possibilitou a investigação científica pelos estudantes e os colocou numa posição de indivíduos ativos durante o processo de desenvolvimento da sequência de atividades. Tanto que, de acordo com os resultados dos exercícios propostos e do questionário de satisfação, a maioria dos discentes aprovaram o desenrolar pedagógico e apresentaram aprendizagem dos conceitos e aplicações do conteúdo proposto. Portanto, este trabalho favoreceu a aprendizagem de competências e habilidades matemáticas que contribuirão para o exercício da cidadania.
Ensino de astronomia nos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental: uma perspectiva curricular
Authors: Almeida Junior Edson Ribeiro Britto , Oliveira Camila Muniz de , Ortiz Adriano José , Magalhães Júnior Carlos Albeto de Oliveira
Published: December 2023

A Educação em Astronomia tem sido um tema de crescente preocupação entre os pesquisadores brasileiros nos últimos anos. Apesar das fortes evidências e justificativas para a inclusão da Astronomia no currículo, o ensino dessa área do conhecimento ainda não está recebendo a atenção que merece. Ao analisar os currículos da Educação Básica, as competências e habilidades delineadas diante dos conteúdos atitudinais, procedimentais e conceituais de professores que ensinam Astronomia, é possível inferir que a presença dessas abordagens nas formações de professores é subvalorizada. Diante das reflexões apresentadas, o objetivo deste estudo é realizar uma análise bibliográfica, sob uma perspectiva qualitativa e documental, centrada na evolução do ensino de Astronomia nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental. Como resultado,destacamos que os documentos analisados apresentam indícios de uma evolução pedagógica associada ao ensino de Astronomia, partindo de uma abordagem centrada no professor para uma centrada no aluno, enfatizando o desenvolvimento de habilidades e competências ao longo da jornada escolar, visando uma educação mais adaptável e personalizada, compatível com as demandas da sociedade contemporânea.
Apple (Malus domestica) and pear (Pyrus communis) yield prediction after tree image analysis
Authors: Del Brio Dolores , Tassile Valentin , Bramardi Sergio Jorge , Fernández Darío Eduardo , Reeb Pablo Daniel
Published: December 2023

Yield forecasting depends on accurate tree fruit counts and mean size estimation. This information is generally obtained manually, requiring many hours of work. Artificial vision emerges as an interesting alternative to obtaining more information in less time. This study aimed to test and train YOLO pre-trained models based on neural networks for the detection and count of pears and apples on trees after image analysis; while also estimating fruit size. Images of trees were taken during the day and at night in apple and pear trees while fruits were manually counted. Trained models were evaluated according to recall, precision and F1score. The correlation between detected and counted fruits was calculated while fruit size estimation was made after drawing straight lines on each fruit and using reference elements. The precision, recall and F1score achieved by the models were up to 0.86, 0.83 and 0.84, respectively. Correlation coefficients between fruit sizes measured manually and by images were 0.73 for apples and 0.80 for pears. The proposed methodologies showed promising results, allowing forecasters to make less time consuming and accurate estimates compared to manual measurements.
Highlights:

The number of fruits in apple and pear trees, could be estimated from images with promising results.
The possibility of estimating the fruit numbers from images could reduce the time spent on this task, and above all, the costs. This allow growers to increase the number of trees sampled to make yield forecasts.
Land tenure and cost inefficiency: the case of rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivation in Chile
Authors: Troncoso Sepúlveda Ricardo Andrés , Cabas Monje Juan Hernán , Guesmi Bouali
Published: December 2023

This study aims to examine the impact of land tenure arrangements on production costs in a sample of rice farmers in Ñuble Region, Chile. A stochastic frontier model was estimated using the primal approach on a panel of 107 farmers in 2014-2015. Production cost was broken down into frontier costs and inefficiency. According to findings, economic inefficiency raises rice production costs by 82%. Technical inefficiency accounts for a 61% increase, while allocative inefficiency accounts for 21%. Across tenure types, land is the input with the highest misallocation, accounting for 93% of allocative inefficiency costs. Sharecropping is the arrangement allocating inputs most efficiently, producing significant differences in production costs relative to leasing and ownership. This finding suggests that before designing a policy to induce a tenure system, it is necessary to evaluate specific cases as there is no system superior to another, strictly speaking.
Highlights:

Economic inefficiency raises rice production costs by 82%. Technical inefficiency accounts for a 61% increase, while allocative inefficiency accounts for 21%.
The sharecropping system stood out as the most efficient, with production costs 13.5% lower than the rental system and 3.4% lower than those of the ownership system.
Sharecroppers have a higher incentive to exert more effort and complete all responsibilities more efficiently, which can cut down on or do away with the costs associated with supervision that are typical in wage labor systems.
In vitro and in vivo efficacy of Larrea divaricata extract for the management of Phytophthora palmivora in olive trees
Authors: Boiteux Joana , Fernández María de los Ángeles , Espino Magdalena , Silva Maria Fernanda , Pizzuolo Pablo Humberto , Lucero Gabriela Susana
Published: December 2023

Phytophthora palmivora is a ubiquitous pathogen responsible for “dry branch” disease, causing significant economic losses in olive trees. Synthetic chemical fungicides are currently used for the control of P. palmivora. The general concern about the negative consequences of using synthetic products prioritizes the search for eco-friendly alternatives. In this context, plant extracts have emerged as an interesting and promising alternative for crop protection. This work studies the inhibitory activity of Larrea divaricata extract on P. palmivora mycelial growth, sporangium and zoospore production. The extract showed fungicidal activity against P. palmivora mycelial growth at concentrations over 150 mg mL-1. Specifically, the extract at 50 mg mL-1 completely suppressed the production of P. palmivora sporangia and zoospores. The alkaloid piperine in L. divaricata extract showed antimicrobial activity against P. palmivora mycelial growth. Extract effectiveness was also evaluated on olive trees in a greenhouse, showing 63% of disease reduction. These results support the use of L. divaricata extract as another environmentally friendly tool to be included in an integrated disease management program for dry branch disease caused by P. palmivora.
Highlights:

L. divaricata extract showed an effective antimicrobial activity against P. palmivora.
Piperine was identified in the divaricata extract by HPLC/MWD.
The alkaloid piperine in divaricata extract showed antimicrobial activity on the mycelial growth of P. palmivora.
L. divaricata extract could be included in an integrated management programme for dry branch disease caused by P. palmivora.
Effect of yeast and mycorrhizae inoculation on tomato production under normal and water stress conditions
Authors: Boenel Micaela , Fontenla Sonia , Solans Mariana , Mestre Cecilia
Published: December 2023

The integration of beneficial microorganisms into agricultural systems can improve crop resistance to stress and increase yields. We studied tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) production in a greenhouse experimental trial over a complete growing season. The experimental design involved three factors: irrigation condition (normal/low), addition of the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi Funneliformis mosseae (with/without), and inoculation with four native soil yeasts (Candida aff. ralunensis; Candida sake; Lachancea nothofagi and Candida oleophila). Co-inoculation of F. mosseae and yeasts did not affect the tomato plants. Addition of F. mosseae increased mycorrhizal colonization and production variables regardless of irrigation level; however, its effects on growth were variable. None of the inoculated yeasts increased mycorrhizal colonization. C. aff. ralunensis and C. oleophila inoculation increased stem diameter under all conditions studied. C. aff. ralunensis inoculation enhanced fruit set and the fruit/flower ratio under normal irrigation conditions, while C. sake inoculation increased the fruit/flower ratio under low irrigation conditions. Arbuscular mycorrhizae inoculation is presented as a beneficial production strategy to increase plant tolerance and improve water use. We propose that C. aff. ralunensis and C. oleophila inoculation improves plant vigor.
Highlights:

Tomato production under greenhouse conditions was studied during a complete growing season following a three-factor trial: irrigation condition (normal/low), addition of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and inoculation with four native soil yeasts.
Addition of arbuscular mycorrhizal increased mycorrhizal colonization and production variables regardless of irrigation level.
Inoculation with two of the yeasts studied increased stem diameter under all conditions studied.
Utilizing indigenous microorganisms could represent a promising alternative to external inoculants, potentially cutting down production costs and eliminating the necessity of introducing foreign microorganisms into the environment.
Academic Performance Indicators for Students of Engineering College
Authors: Prof. Pandit Ravindra B.  , Kadam Yogita D.  , Yeole Shrikrishna A.  , Patil Lalita A.  , Shelke Aniket S.
Published: December 2023

Educational organizations are one of the important parts of our society and playing a vital role for growth and development of any nation. For that getting appropriate student performance analysis is of most important. We are proposing a system which involves student performance indicator. The Student Academic Performance Indicator is a comprehensive system designed to assess and evaluate the educational progress and achievements of students in an academic institution. This system utilizes a variety of data sources, including grades, attendance records, and standardized test scores, to provide insights into a student's academic performance. Through data analysis and visualization, the Student Academic Performance Indicator helps educators and administrators identify trends and patterns in student performance. It not only highlights areas where students excel but also identifies potential areas of improvement. This tool serves as a valuable resource for educators to make data-driven decisions, implement targeted interventions, and support student success. By leveraging technology and data analytics, the Student Academic Performance Indicator contributes to the enhancement of the overall educational experience, enabling institutions to tailor their educational strategies to meet the unique needs of each student. This abstract provides an overview of the importance and utility of this system in promoting academic excellence and fostering student growth
O resgate e a ressignificação da obra através da tela em “Flores Incultas” de Luiza Amélia de Queiroz
Authors: Santos Arissandra Andreia , Campos Brussio Josenildo , Assis Emanoel Cesar Pires de
Published: December 2023

Revisitar uma obra literária dá sempre a possibilidade de ressignificar o texto por meio de uma nova visão lançada sob essa obra. Nesta perspectiva, o objetivo desta investigação é realizar um levantamento da obra Flores Incultas (2015) da autora piauiense Luiza Amélia de Queiroz, ressignificando esse texto literário poético, por meio das tecnologias digitais ao propor a divulgação dos poemas através de um Podcast com a recitação, disponibilizada em plataformas de streaming como o Spotify e o Deezer. Ademais, essa pesquisa é atravessada por um percurso metodológico, contando com uma pesquisa bibliográfica de cunho qualitativo. Para embasamento teórico nos respaldamos nas concepções de Jenkins (2009); Hayles (2009);  Cupani (2016); Crestani et al (2019), entre outros. Para tanto, realizou-se o recorte do objeto ao selecionar oito poemas como os primeiros a serem transformados em episódios e divulgados nas plataformas digitais supracitadas, tais poemas seguem linhas temáticas, a saber, os sentimentos telúricos da terra natal, a infância, a família, a luta e reflexão da condição da mulher escritora no século XIX. Diante disso, serão aplicadas, estratégias de leitura literária no médio digital, partindo da reflexão de que é possível relacionar à instrumentalidade das tecnologias digitais mediante o acesso às informações literárias e históricas, ora perdidas, ora esquecidas no espaço-tempo, por isso, propõe-se levar o texto escrito no século XIX pela poetisa oitocentista a uma gama de leitores cada vez mais diversificados do século XXI, por meio do podcast.