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Optimized Solar Energy Forecasting for Sustainable Development Using Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Chaotic Models
Authors: Saadati Taraneh , Barutcu Burak
Published: December 2024

This study applies four forecasting approaches—Ensemble Learning (EL), Deep Learning (DL), Machine Learning (ML), and Chaotic modeling— to predict energy production from the Konya Eregli solar power plant in Turkey. Using Python, it incorporates ambient temperature and solar cell temperature as exogenous variables alongside endogenous energy data. A year’s worth of 10-min interval data is trained, with two subsequent months forecasted by each model. The False Nearest Neighbors algorithm optimizes the embedding dimension for the chaotic analysis, and an optimized Echo State Network, achieving an R-squared above 0.97, is used for accurate forecasting. Additional models include Long-Short-Term Memory and Gated Recurrent Unit (DL), eXtreme Gradient Boosting and Random Forest (EL), and Extreme Learning Machine and Feed Forward Neural Network (ML). Each model is optimized using the Tree-structured Parzen Estimator, a Bayesian optimization approach. Evaluation metrics reveal all models performed well with the integration of endogenous and exogenous variables, with LSTM achieving the best results. This research advances solar energy forecasting, supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to affordable and clean energy, climate action, and sustainable communities through improved renewable energy management.
Segregation of Hourly Electricity Consumption: Quantification of Demand Types Using Fourier Transform
Authors: Yucekaya Ahmet , Bilge Ayse H. , Yukseltan Ergun , Agca Aktunc Esra
Published: December 2024

Although aggregate electricity consumption provides valuable information for market analysis, it does not provide demand composition, including industrial, residential, illumination, and other uses. The information for subconsumptions is required for the reliable and cost-effective operation of the power system. As a first step towards the segregation of hourly total electricity consumption into its components, we use spectral analysis (Fast Fourier Transform) to determine relative strengths of the harmonics of annual, weekly and daily variations, to quantify the share of electricity consumption for heating, cooling, illumination and industrial activities. The method is applied to the data of France, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Turkiye, Italy, Spain, Greece, Germany, Great Britain, Poland and the Netherlands. Quantitative results obtained via spectral analysis are supplemented by qualitative features observed via time-domain analysis. The consumption ratios for each demand type are calculated using daily, weekly and annual harmonics and the results are presented.
Effects of Carbon Dioxide Emissions on Child Mortality in Nepal
Authors: Khatri Bishnu Bahadur , Poudel Omkar , Timsina Tirtha Raj , Sapkota Khila Nath
Published: December 2024

The rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions have intensified concerns about public health impacts, especially in developing countries where economic growth often increases environmental strain. This study aims to examine the relationship between CO₂ emissions and child mortality in Nepal, incorporating factors such as economic growth, health expenditure, and educational attainment. Using time-series data from 2001 to 2021, Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) and Canonical Cointegrating Regression (CCR) models were employed to assess the long-term relationships between these variables. Results indicate that a 1% increase in CO₂ emissions is associated with an approximate 0.11% rise in child mortality, underscoring the detrimental effects of environmental degradation. Additionally, economic growth and health expenditure were found to significantly lower child mortality, with a 1% increase in GDP per capita reducing child mortality by 0.69% and a similar increase in health expenditure decreasing it by 0.22%. Higher educational attainment also significantly decreased child mortality rates by 0.19%. These findings suggest that policies addressing both environmental and socioeconomic factors are essential to improving child health outcomes. Overall, the study highlights the importance of integrated policy approaches in mitigating child mortality through environmental protection, economic development, and social investment.
Investigating the Implications of Technological Innovations and Clean Energy in Carbon Neutrality in Tunisia
Authors: Khalifa Jihene
Published: December 2024

Environmental degradation poses a significant global challenge, compelling many nations to recognize the importance of financial development in driving the advancement of renewable energy. Urbanization also presents a critical opportunity for adopting sustainable energy sources. Against this backdrop, our study examines the impact of Tunisia’s financial development, clean energy initiatives, technological innovation, and urbanization on carbon neutrality from 1990 to 2020, using the ARDL model. We assessed both short-term and long-term dynamics through the Bounds test and employed the Granger causality test to explore the relationships among the variables. The ARDL bounds test confirmed a long-term connection between these factors. Our findings suggest that while clean energy and technological innovations significantly reduce carbon emissions in the short term, technological innovations alone lead to increased CO2 emissions in the long term. We conclude that to enhance environmental quality, Tunisia should further develop its financial sector, invest in green technologies, and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
Exploring the Linkage between Financial Development and Ecological Footprint in Egypt: Evidence from AVECM Analysis
Authors: Elsayed Mona Rabea Abd Elfattah , Albeltagy Walaa Abdullah Abdullah
Published: December 2024

This study examines the dynamic relationship between financial development and environmental sustainability in Egypt using a Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) and Granger causality tests. The research focuses on key indicators of financial development, namely Domestic Credit to the Private Sector (DCPS) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and their impact on CO2 emissions. The VECM results highlight a long-term equilibrium relationship, where both FDI and DCPS have significant impacts on CO2 emissions, reflecting the environmental implications of financial growth. Specifically, FDI is associated with increased environmental degradation, while the effect of DCPS is positive but less pronounced. The Granger causality test reveals a bidirectional causal relationship between DCPS and CO2 emissions, indicating interdependence between financial development and environmental degradation. Furthermore, there is evidence of unidirectional causality from CO2 emissions to FDI, suggesting that environmental conditions may influence foreign investment decisions. These findings underscore the importance of implementing sustainable financial policies to mitigate the environmental impact of financial development in Egypt.
How Economic Policies Drive Climate Change: A Comparative Analysis of Groups of Middle- and High-Income Countries
Authors: Abonazel Mohamed R. , Ahmed Elsayed G. , El-Baz Shawky Taha , Ebrahim Ehab Ebrahim Mohamed
Published: December 2024

Fiscal and monetary policies are considered a main tool for any economy to achieve the desirable goals or to counter-cycle any problem facing the economy and one of the biggest deals facing any society is climate change. Thus, in this paper we are studying the effect of these policies on climate change by using panel data models across various countries according to income levels in the period from 1990 to 2020. The study explores how economic policies influence carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions to provide valuable insights for policymakers and researchers to integrate environmental considerations into economic decision-making processes. The findings indicate that economic policies significantly influence CO₂ emissions in both middle and high-income countries, except for the tax revenue in high-income countries. Findings reveal significant relationships between fiscal and monetary outcomes, highlighting the role of economic policies in addressing climate change.
Assessing the Role of the Oil Market in Rising Food Prices: Strategic Implications for Food Security in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
Authors: Ebadi Esmaeil , Balcilar Mehmet , Are Wasiu
Published: December 2024

This study examines the relationship between oil prices and food prices, with a focus on key agricultural commodities in the United States, including corn, soybeans, wheat flour, meat, and milk. Using a regime-switching cointegration approach, the research investigates both the long-term and short- term dynamics of oil’s impact on food prices. The findings indicate that oil prices exert an asymmetric influence on the food market. While oil prices play a relatively limited role in determining certain production costs, particularly for meat, compared to other economic factors, they nonetheless hold strong predictive power for food price forecasts. Notably, any short-term disequilibria in prices prompt a rapid adjustment back to equilibrium, contributing to market stability. The study suggests that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which rely heavily on food imports, can leverage their energy resources to alleviate the inflationary pressures in food markets resulting from global demand increases. A key long-term strategy involves investing in energy-intensive agricultural technologies, such as desalination for water supply and controlled-environment agriculture (e.g., greenhouses), underscoring the need for strategic foresight and comprehensive planning in agricultural investments.
The Influence of Sustainable Socio-Economic Factors on Environmental Efficiency: An International Analysis During Turbulent Periods
Authors: Alshehhi Jawahir M. , Zervopoulos Panagiotis D.
Published: December 2024

This research examines the impact of formal institutions, the human development index (HDI), technological progress, and trade openness on the environmental performance of various countries. The study applies a Bayesian data envelopment analysis (DEA) approach to measure environmental performance, offering consistent estimates while addressing issues of sampling bias and dimensionality, particularly given the limited sample of 56 countries (31 developed and 25 developing). The analysis employs a two-step generalized method of moments (GMM) to evaluate the influence of these factors over two periods: 2011-2019 (a period free from major global crises) and 2011-2020 (which includes the COVID-19 pandemic). The findings reveal that key drivers of environmental performance include prior environmental outcomes, country classification (developed vs. developing), corruption control in developing nations, and the HDI, which plays a more significant role during global crises, especially for developing countries.
Does Trade Openness Mitigate Environmental Degradation in BRICS Countries? An Empirical Analysis from PMG-ARDL and Panel DOLS Model Technique
Authors: Alam Md Qaiser , Hashmi Nazia Iqbal , Agarwal Jyoti
Published: December 2024

The fundamental feature of the modern world is the preservation of environmental quality, as well as the restoration of renewable resources, the promotion of green and clean energy, and the advancement of sustainable development. The objective of the research is to examine the influence of trade openness on environmental mitigation in a group of BRICS nations from 1990 to 2021. This will be done by taking into account factors such as GDP per capita, financial development, energy consumption, and urbanisation. The PMG-ARDL model methodologies indicate that GDP per capita, trade openness, and urbanisation have a long-term mitigating effect on environmental quality in a panel of BRICS nations. The results suggest that in the near term, GDP per capita, financial development, energy consumption, and urbanisation have adverse effects on environmental mitigation, whereas trade openness does not have a negative impact. Moreover, the panel DOLS analysis reveals that GDP per capita, trade openness, energy consumption, and urbanisation in the BRICS nations have a substantial and negative impact on environmental quality. Nevertheless, the results obtained from the PMG-ARDL estimator and the panel DOLS indicate that there is no detrimental effect of financial development on environmental quality. These empirical results provide useful insights for several stakeholders, such as government authorities, politicians, regulators, practitioners, and researchers.
Analyzing the Effects of Oil Price Volatility on Agricultural Pricing and Outsourcing Dynamics: A Vector Autoregression Approach
Authors: Agniyazov Birzhan , Baimaganbetov Sabit , Pazilov Galimzhan , Myrzalyiev Borash , Zhoshybaeva Dariga , Duisenbekuly Abylaykhan , Tazhibayeva Raikhan , Turebayeva Zhanat
Published: December 2024

The investigation delved into the dynamic interplay between oil price fluctuations and their ramifications on the pricing of agricultural products, employing the Vector Autoregression methodology. The dataset spanned 3 months, commencing from January 2010 and concluding in December 2022. Upon subjecting the data to an in-depth analysis, it was ascertained that it possesses a unit root, indicating an integrated order of one (I [1]), and achieves stationarity subsequent to the first-order differencing. The findings of the inquiry revealed that the paramount driver influencing agricultural product prices is the inherent volatility within the agricultural sector itself. Contrary to initial expectations, the impact of oil price fluctuations on agricultural prices was discerned to be comparatively modest. Intriguingly, the outcomes underscored that the preeminent factor contributing to fluctuations in agricultural product prices is the influence wielded by oil prices. This implies that alterations in oil prices exert a more pronounced effect on the variability in agricultural product prices as opposed to the overall revenue generated from agricultural endeavors.
A review of the medical poems of the manuscript "Masnavi Sadriyeh" by Ali Akbar
Authors:   Department of Persian Language and Literature, Khalkhal Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khalkhal, Iran, Rezazadeh Zahra , Zirak Nasrullah ,   Department of Persian Language and Literature, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran, Sarmad Zohreh ,   Department of Persian Language and Literature, Yadgar Imam Unit, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Moradi Abolfazl ,   Department of Persian Language and Literature, Farhangian University, Tehran. Iran, Afrasiabpoor Aliakbar ,   Department of Persian Language and Literature, Shahid Rajaee Tarbiat University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: December 2024

Background: We must accept that a large part of our Aryans' (literary) treasures are left over from ancient times. We are not only obliged to respect these ancient works, but also to dig deep into them and illuminate their dark corners in order to motivate and give identity to the country's researchers.
Objective: The present study was conducted to review the medical poems in the manuscript of "Masnavi Sadriyeh" by Ali Akbar Hamadani.
Methods: There fore, frstly, the materals from ancient medical sorces and works of other writers and poets are given in each case, followed the hamedanis works that cited the matter or similar subject in his poems.
Results: examining the poems of Masnavi Sadriyeh, indicated that out of 2766 verses, about 79 verses are about medicine; Most of them refer to the function of body parts such as: eyes, eyelashes, teeth, throat and nose, nose (meaning brain), larynx, five powers, liver, lungs, etc.
Conclusion:Due to the exceptional features in various sciences, the manuscript of the masnavi of sadriyeh by ali akbar Hamadanihas an orderly structure with the content and centrality of mystic, historical, and medical sciences poems, has been able to reflect favorably on the connehion between historical and religious themes and present the science (medicine) of his age (The era of constitutionalism).
Validation and Psychometric Assessment of the Persian Version of the Adult Responses to Children’s Symptoms Questionnaire in Children With Chronic Diseases
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran., Larijani Yasaman , Rezaei Sajjad ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran., Zebardast Azra ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran., Maleknejad Shohreh ,   Department of Pediatric, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Darbandi Bahram ,   Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Published: December 2024

Background Measuring the way adults respond to the needs of children with chronic diseases is of therapeutic and research importance due to its effect on the course of the disease and children’s symptoms.
Objective This study aims to validate and assess the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the adult responses to children’s symptoms (ARCS) questionnaire in children with chronic diseases.
Methods This is a descriptive and psychometrics study. Participants were 290 parents of children aged 4-16 years with chronic diseases who visited 17 Shahrivar Hospital in Rasht, Iran from winter 2021 to spring 2022. They were selected using a consecutive sampling method and answered the Persian versions of ARCS and the child-parent relationship scale (CPRS).
Results The correlation coefficients between the total score and the items for the dimension of encouraging/monitoring were in the range of 0.35-0.72, for the protective dimension in the range of 0.44-0.73, and for the minimizing dimension in the range of 0.53-0.66. In addition, the results of regression analysis showed that the scores of ARCS dimensions were able to significantly explain the variance in scores of the CPRS dimensions of conflict (20%), closeness (34%), and dependency (36%) and overall CPRS score
Conclusion The Persian ARCS questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for use in the Iranian samples.
Investigating Molecular-based Micro-systems for Point of Care Applications in Food and Medicine
Authors:   Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Diva Seyed Mahmoud Mahdi Zadeh , Gill Pooria ,   Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Rafati Adele ,   Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Published: December 2024

Considering the importance of early diagnosis of diseases as a challenge in medicine, which can be significantly effective in increasing the health level of society via preventing the progress and spread of infectious diseases, especially in developing and underprivileged countries with insufficient medical facilities. On the other hand, medical diagnosis methods that require advanced equipment and tools with expert staff limit the use of these tests. Along with the continuous development of technology, microfluidic systems have shown great potential to advance biomedical research that was previously unattainable using conventional techniques. For point-of-care applications, these systems can quickly detect diseases at low cost. This study discusses the challenges in the field of medical diagnosis and the importance of microfluidic systems as the best candidate to answer this need. Also, it describes the components of the microfluidic system, their manufacturing methods, and some of their most important applications in the field of health.
Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 After Vaccination in Quchan-Iran
Authors:   Department of Nursing, Quchan School of Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Quchan, Iran., Hajali Vahid , Payvar Bahareh ,   Department of Nursing, Quchan School of Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Quchan, Iran., Fattahi Alireza ,   Student Research Committee, Quchan School of Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Quchan, Iran., Izad Panah Kosar al-Zahra ,   Student Research Committee, Quchan School of Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Quchan, Iran., Esfahani Hanieh ,   Department of Nursing, Quchan School of Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Quchan, Iran., Saburi Ehsan ,   Department of Genetics, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran., Tadaion Zahra Fard ,   Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Published: December 2024

Background: COVID-19 is the latest and most important global health crisis, which challenged even the most advanced healthcare systems in the world. Effective vaccination is the only solution to prevent infection and reduce the disease severity and mortality rate. The present study aimed to
determine the clinical and laboratory characteristics of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 after vaccination in Quchan County, Iran.
Methods: This is an observational analytical study with a cross-sectional scheme. The study population includes the one-year data of COVID-19 patients admitted to Musa Ibn Jafar Hospital in Quchan, Iran from March 2021 until March 2022. The data were divided into two groups vaccinated (n=123) and un-vaccinated (n=123). Three post-vaccination time windows of “no immunity”, “partial immunity”, and “full immunity” were defined to determine the length of hospitalization and death rate due to COVID-19 based on the type of vaccine. The data were collected from patient’s medical files recorded in the archive system of the hospital, the SIB system, or by calling patients or their families.
Results: The mean age of vaccinated patients was higher than that of un-vaccinated patients (P<0.001). Chest pain, muscle pain, and vomiting were significantly less common in vaccinated patients (P<0.05, P<0.01, P<0.05, corresponigly), while shivering was more common (P<0.001). The serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) were significantly higher in vaccinated patients (P<0.01), while the white blood cell (WBC) count was lower (P<0.05). Mortality rate (P<0.01) and the length of hospitalization (P<0.001) were significantly higher in un-vaccinated patients. Sinopharm (73.98%) and AstraZeneca
(17.7%) were the most administered vaccines. All death cases occurred in the full immunity time window (two weeks after receiving the second dose of vaccine).
Conclusion: Vaccination can reduce the length of hospitalization and mortality rate in COVID-19 patients. Therefore, further vaccination coverage is necessary to reduce the severity of disease, length of hospitalization, and mortality rate in these patients.
Prevalence of β-lactamase-encoding Genes in Isolated Acinetobacter baumannii From Clinical Samples in Sari, Iran
Authors:   Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Rahimzadeh Golnar , Sarli Sasan ,   Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Ahanjan Mohammad ,   Department of Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Published: December 2024

Background: The prevalence of Acinetobacter baumannii as a causative agent of hospital-acquired infections, particularly in burn units and intensive care units, is a major concern due to its innate and acquired resistance to several antibiotics. The presence of beta-lactamase-encoding genes in this bacterium has made it resistant to carbapenems as the last-resort antibiotics for treating infections caused by A. baumannii. This study aims to determine the prevalence of β-lactamase-encoding genes and antibiotic resistance of A. baumannii isolates from burn patients in northern Iran.
Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, A. baumannii isolates were obtained from clinical samples of patients in Zare Burn Hospital in Sari City, from 2013 to 2015. The isolates’ antibiotic sensitivity was determined using the disk diffusion method. To investigate the prevalence of β-lactamase genes (blaVIM, blaIMP, and INT), the PCR test was conducted.
Results: Of 150 patients, 54.7% were men and 45.3% were women. The highest resistance rateswere against ceftazidime, cefepime, meropenem, imipenem, ciprofloxacin, amikacin, gentamicin, and colistin in order. It was observed that 31% of the isolates produced metallo-β-lactamase enzyme. The
genes blaVIM, blaIMP, and INT were detected in 35%, 45%, and 60% of the isolates, respectively.
Conclusion: A. baumannii isolates have significant resistance to cephalosporins and carbapenems. It is recommended to avoid the irrational prescription of cephalosporins and carbapenems for infections
caused by A. baumannii.
The Association Between Laboratory Biomarkers and Clinical Features in COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Potential Tool for Predicting Disease Prognosis and Severity
Authors:   Thalassemia Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Jalali Hossein , Najafi Ahmad ,   Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Davoodi Lotfollah ,   Department of Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, University of Mazandaran, Ghaemshahr, Iran., Alipour Abbas ,   Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Mahdavi Mohammad Reza ,   Thalassemia Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Published: December 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly spread and remained poorly understood by clinicians. The present work aimed to study the association between laboratory biomarkers, prognosis, and disease severity.
Methods: This is a single-center cohort study. We included young patients admitted at Razi Hospital, Ghaemshar City, Iran, from April 2020 to June 2020, whose diseases were confirmed with reverse transcription real time-PCR (rRT-PCR) test. Laboratory biomarkers were analyzed on the same day of inpatient service and after five days of hospitalization. The patients’ results and the outcomes were compared with those of the control group.
Results: In the present study, 70 patients were investigated; 53 were discharged, and 17 died. A significant correlation was observed between patients and healthy subjects in some laboratory biomarkers: C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), total protein level, albumin level, and absolute lymphocyte count. Furthermore, CRP, LDH, total protein, albumin, absolute lymphocyte count, 25-OH vitamin D, interleukin (IL)-6, ferritin, and D-dimer levels in patients with different outcomes had significant correlations. High CRP, LDH, IL-6, ferritin, and D-dimer were predictive of mortality (area under the curve >0.70), as were low absolute lymphocyte count and 25-OH vitamin D. After adjusting age, CRP, albumin, WBC, D-dimer, LDH, and 25 OH-vitamin D, the final model of multiple binary logistic regressions with IL-6 and ferritin had high accuracy for the prediction of fatal outcome.
Conclusion: This finding would facilitate the early stratification of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and help make clinical decisions.
Hemodynamic Simulation Approach to Understanding Blood Flow Dynamics in Stenotic Arteries
Authors: Aman Kumar  , Sapna Ratan Shah
Published: December 2024

Stenosis, the narrowing of arteries, significantly alters blood flow dynamics and is a major contributor to cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. Understanding the hemodynamic behavior of blood flow through stenotic arteries is crucial for developing effective treatments and interventions. This study presents a hemodynamic simulation approach to explore the effects of varying degrees of stenosis on blood flow characteristics, including velocity distribution, shear stress, and pressure gradient. Simulations were conducted for stenosis degrees ranging from 10% to 80%, with results demonstrating a clear relationship between stenosis severity and changes in blood flow dynamics. As stenosis increased, the velocity of blood flow escalated, reflecting the body's compensatory mechanisms to overcome increased resistance. Shear stress on arterial walls also heightened, particularly at the stenotic entry and exit points, which could contribute to endothelial injury and plaque formation. Additionally, the pressure gradient across the stenotic section increased with the degree of stenosis, indicating a higher energy requirement for blood circulation. These findings provide critical insights into the hemodynamic implications of arterial stenosis and underscore the importance of early detection and intervention in preventing severe cardiovascular events.
Aksâ-yı Şark Medeniyetinde Ongun, Kut ve Yağma Toyu: Ziya Gökalp’in Türk Harsı Arayışı
Authors: Tunçbilek Şeyda Sevde
Published: December 2024

Ziya Gökalp Orta Asya Türk toplumları hakkında çok sayıda çalışma kaleme almıştır. Bu eserler, aynı bilgileri farklı yerlerde tekrar eden çalışmalardan ziyade uluslararası literatürle kurulan ilişki neticesinde giderek genişleyen ve iddiaları keskinleşen bir araştırma programının çıktılarıdır. Ne var ki söz konusu çalışmaları Gökalp’in öne sürdüğü argümanların menşeini ve siyasi içerimlerini dikkate almadan, Orta Asya Türk toplumlarının yaşayışlarına ilişkin birer tarih, Türkoloji ya da antropoloji kitabı olarak değerlendirmek doğru değildir. Gökalp ulaştığı son noktada kendi döneminin sosyal bilimlerinde moda olan totem, tabu, mana ve potlaç kavramlarının Eski Türk toplumlarındaki muadillerini ongun, ıduk, kut ve yağma toyu olarak tespit eder ve bu toplumlarda demokratik karakterli, anasoylu (matrilinéaire) ve babayerli (patrilocale), totemist bir inanışa sahip, dışevlilik kuralının geçerli olduğu, aşiret temelli bir örgütlenmeden -potlaç aracılığıyla- tek tanrılı (Toyonizm), içevlilik üzerine kurulu, hiyerarşik bir ilhanlık modeline geçildiğini öne sürer. Ancak saha yönelimli antropolojinin gelişmesi ve Gökalp’in iktibas ettiği teorik çerçevenin gözden düşmesiyle onun Türk toplumlarını yerleştirdiği model de eleştirilere açık hale gelir. Bu makalede Gökalp’in Orta Asya Türk kültürünü incelerken faydalandığı Fransızca kaynaklar tespit edilerek Gökalp’in bu kaynakları Türk kültürü araştırmalarına ne şekilde tatbik ettiği ve böylesi bir kavramsal aktarımın ilerleyen dönemde yol açtığı tartışmalar incelenmektedir.
Türkiye’de Erken Dönem Sol’un Ziya Gökalp İlgisi: Kerim Sadi ve Abidin Nesimi Örneği
Authors: Ünüvar Salih
Published: December 2024

Ziya Gökalp (1876-1924) fikirleriyle Osmanlı Devleti’nin son döneminde ciddi etkileri olmuş ve Cumhuriyet’in kurucu kadrolarını da etkilemiş bir isimdir. Ziyaeddin Fahri Fındıkoğlu, Niyazi Berkes, Hilmi Ziya Ülken ve Baykan Sezer gibi Türk sosyolojisinin önde gelen isimlerinin Gökalp üzerine çalışmaları bulunmaktadır. Gökalp üzerine eser veren diğer isimlere bakıldığında ise 1930’lardan itibaren sadece üniversite çevreleriyle sınırlı olmayan Türkiye’de farklı düşünce eğilimlerinden isimlerin olduğu görülmektedir.
Gökalp üzerine hazırlanmış bibliyografyalar incelediğinde, metinlerinin yeni harflerle bütünlüklü bir şekilde kamu kurumlarınca yayımlanmasının 1924’teki vefatından yaklaşık 50 yıl sonra yapıldığı görülür. Bu uzun arada Türkçülüğün Esasları kitabının Latin harfleriyle ilk baskısı 1940’ta Türkçü-milliyetçi çevrelerce gerçekleştirilecektir. Sonraki yıllarda Gökalp’in sağ-milliyetçi çevrelerde daha fazla ön plana çıktığı söylenebilir. Ancak İkinci Dünya Savaşı yılları Türkiye’de sağ ve sol düşüncelerin özellikle dergiler üzerinden yaygınlaştığı bir dönemdir. Bu dönemde sol eğilimli isimlerin de Gökalp üzerine yazılar yazdıkları veya müstakil eser verdikleri görülmektedir.
Gökalp’ın sadece sağ milliyetçi çevreleri etkilemediği, ülke üzerine düşünen, kafa yoran herkesin ilgilendiği bir isim olduğu açıktır. Bunlardan hareketle Gökalp’ın sol çevreler üzerindeki etkisi ve solda nasıl anlaşıldığı tartışılmaktadır. Bu değerlendirmeler için sol düşünceye mensup Kerim Sadi’nin Ziya Gökalp: Tarihi Materyalizmin Muarızı (1940) ve Abidin Nesimi’nin Türkiye’nin Tekamül Hamlesinde Ziya Gökalp (1940) çalışmaları temel alınmaktadır.
Ziya Gökalp’i Tersinden Okumak: Liberal/Bireyci Eleştiri
Authors: Akyurt Mehmet Ali
Published: December 2024

Türk sosyoloji tarihçiliğinde Ziya Gökalp ile Sabahattin Bey arasında inşa edilen karşıtlık siyasal/toplumsal açıdan vatansever – vatan haini, milliyetçi – kozmopolitist, merkeziyetçi – ademimerkeziyetçi, otoriter – liberal/demokratik, Türkçü – Batıcı, toplumcu – bireyci, devletçi – toplumcu, sol Kemalist – sağ Kemalist, zora – rızaya dayalı toplumsal reform, yukarıdan – aşağıdan modernleşme gibi; bilimsel/yöntemsel açıdansa teorik – ampirik, artzamanlı (tarihsel) – eşzamanlı, Durkheimcı – Le Playci gibi ikiliklerle ilişkilendirilir. Bu yorumların bir kısmı Gökalp ya da Sabahattin Bey taraftarları tarafından, savunma/saldırı amacıyla geliştirilmişse de bu iki kutbu birer ideal tip olarak kullanarak bir Türk sosyoloğunun hangi açıdan hangisine yakın olduğunu tespit etmek de yaygın bir yaklaşım olmuştur. Tekil isimlerin Gökalp eleştirilerine dair birkaç yazı bir kenara, Sabahattin Bey ve takipçilerinin gözünden Gökalp’in nasıl göründüğüne dair bütünsel bir resim ortaya konmuş değildir. Nitekim bu araştırma Batıcılar içinde yer alan “Sabahattin Beyci” grubun Gökalp eleştirilerine odaklanmakta; başta Sabahattin Bey’in kendi metinleri olmak üzere; Mehmet Ali Şevki Sevündük, Selahattin Demirkan, Tahsin Demiray ve Nezahat Nurettin Ege gibi kendi beyanlarına göre Sabahattin Bey taraftarlarının yanı sıra Hilmi Ziya Ülken, Ziyaeddin Fahri Fındıkoğlu, Nurettin Şazi Kösemihal, Cahit Tanyol ve Cavit Orhan Tütengil gibi üçüncü kişiler tarafından Sabahattin Bey’e daha yakın konumlandırılan entelektüellerin metinlerinde açık ve örtük Gökalp eleştirilerinin izini sürmeyi hedeflemektedir. Çalışmada Sabahattin Bey’in takipçilerinin önemli ölçüde Gökalp’in görüşlerine yaklaştıkları fakat bireycilik vurgusundan, dönüştürerek de olsa, vazgeçmedikleri iddia edilmektedir.
Biochemical blood profile and retinol levels in liver broiler chickens with the use of probiotics
Authors: Yefimov V. H. , Bilyi D. D. , Lieshchova M. A. , Gufrij D. F.
Published: December 2024

The use of antibiotics in poultry farming creates a number of risks associated with the development of antibiotic resistance in bacterial disease pathogens. Probiotics are a promising direction for replacing traditional antimicrobial agents. The aim of the work was to investigate the biochemical parameters of blood serum of broiler chickens and the content of vitamin A in the liver using commercial probiotic preparations TM Sviteco based on bacteria of the genus Bacillus. The studies were conducted at an industrial broiler breeding enterprise on Cobb 500 crossbred chickens in two poultry houses according to the principle of similar groups. Chickens in the control group were raised using traditional antimicrobial agents (control poultry house). Chickens raised using alternative technology without antibiotics (experimental poultry house) were daily added to the drinking water of Sviteco-PWC tilus at the rate of 200 ml per 1 ton of water. During the periods of vaccination and feed change, the drug Sviteco Mg+pro was added at the rate of 1 l per 1 ton of water. Aerosol disinfection was carried out using Sviteco-Multi daily at the rate of 1–1.5 l per day. Litter treatment was carried out on the 10th day of growing using Sviteco-MBT. Housing and feeding conditions, as well as veterinary treatment, were similar in both poultry houses. All probiotics contained bacteria of the genus Bacillus. Blood samples were collected from 44 day-old clinically healthy chickens (10 samples from each group). After slaughter on the 47th day, 5 livers were taken from control and experimental animals. Determination of biochemical parameters of blood serum was performed using the BA-400 BioSystems analyzer (Spain). The level of vitamin A in the liver was investigated by HPLC. In serum blood of broiler chickens grown with the use of probiotic preparations TM Sviteco, a significantly higher level of total protein was found. An increase in the content of globulin fractions of protein indicates an enhanced immune response. A tendency to reduce the activity of alkaline phosphatase and the content of inorganic phosphorus was found. A simultaneous increase in the level of total calcium is associated with better assimilation of minerals from the digestive tract. Under the action of probiotics in the liver of chickens, an increase in the level of vitamin A was noted. Therefore, the use of probiotic preparations based on Bacillus bacteria stimulates the immune response in chickens and increases the intensity of assimilation of minerals and vitamins from feed. This requires further study of the mechanisms of action of probiotics on the morpho-functional state of the intestine and its immune structures.
Disability and Poverty Among Persons with Disabilities: The Role of the Church
Authors: Nyongesa Gregory Jumah
Published: December 2024

People with disabilities (PWDSs) are usually left out of the mainstream education and socio-economic activities. These include those with sensory, physical, and cognitive disabilities. The United Nation's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) and Kenya's Persons with Disabilities Act (2004) address issues affecting PWDSs to promote, protect, and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms, promote respect for their dignity as well as facilitate the full participation in all sectors of society. Despite these efforts, PWDSs continue to be marked by experiences of discrimination, prejudice and inequality. Religion and Theological interpretations of disability have significantly shaped the ways in which society relates to PWDSs thereby reinforcing marginalization and exclusion in the social, economic, political, educational and religious life of the society. This presentation is derived from a study on promoting awareness and participation of PWDSs in education and other community-based programs in Siaya County. This action research study investigated the relationship between poverty and Disability from the perspective of PWDSs. Data was collected using focus group discussions and interviews. The main finding was that PWDSs are living in poverty, which they attribute to being disabled. The church, perceived to have a role to play in community welfare did not seem to have a structured way of identifying or providing for PWDSs, who are incidentally members of their churches. In matters of education, it was found that there are many children with disabilities out of school that members of the clergy were aware of but seemed to have no way of engaging stakeholders to support them. Misinterpretation of religious teachings seemed to have a bearing on how PWDSs were perceived. It is recommended that the church should take active role in identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders in providing services, including education, for PWDS.
Mastery of Kanji Character Meanings through Visual Image Methods among Japanese Language Learners in North Sumatra
Authors: Hasanah Khairunnisa Nur , Febrianti Dea Nadilla , Syah Tengku Cinta Zanice , Simanjuntak Desyca Putri Tiara , Taulia  , Yusuf Muhammad
Published: December 2024

This study aims to investigate the difficulties Japanese language learners face in understanding and mastering the meanings of kanji characters, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of the image-based visual method in helping learners comprehend and master kanji. A qualitative approach with a descriptive method was employed in this study. The data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests administered to 12 Japanese language learners at Universitas Harapan Medan. The results indicate that prior to the image-based visual learning method, students encountered difficulties in mastering the meanings of kanji characters. The pre-test scores revealed challenges in recalling the meanings of kanji, the correct order of strokes, and the pronunciation associated with kanji. However, after the implementation of the image-based visual learning method, there was a significant improvement in the post-test scores. The average score increased from 37.92 in the pre-test to 80.42 in the post-test. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that Japanese language learners struggle to master kanji meanings. However, the image-based visual learning method proved effective in helping them understand and master kanji, with significant improvements observed. This learning method helped learners recall and understand kanji characters and overcome the difficulties they faced previously.
Efectos de variar la posición espacial de los estímulos contextualizado y contextualizador sobre el ajuste diferencial
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Patrón Felipe , Torres Carlos ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Flores Carlos ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: December 2024

Dos estudios fueron realizados para evaluar el efecto de variar la localización de eventos de estímulo no contingentes (orden y lugar en el que ocurrieron) sobre el ajuste diferencial. En el primer estudio ocho ratas fueron expuestas a tres condiciones experimentales que se caracterizaron por la manipulación de las coor-denadas espaciales en las que se entregó el agua (Espacio Fijo, Secuencial y Aleatorio) usando un programa de Tiempo Fijo 20s. En el segundo experimento, ocho ratas fueron expuestas a condiciones similares a las del primer experimento, con la diferencia que en este estudio se presentó una señal luminosa asociada a la localización de la entrega de agua. Los datos fueron analizados como un caso de la Función Contextual propuesta por Ribes y López (1985). Los resultados sugieren que el ajuste diferencial es afectado por: (a) la consistencia de la ocurrencia de estímulos en coordenadas espaciales fijas a través del tiempo; (b) la ocu-rrencia de la señal luminosa en conjunción con la presentación del agua, (c) la contigüidad espacial entre dichos estímulos. Se propusieron diversas unidades de medida con el fin de identificar el ajuste diferencial.
El papel del intercambio verbal en la soluciónde tareas en niños de primaria
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Pulido Lizbeth , Rangel Nora ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Ortiz Gerardo ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: December 2024

Con la presente investigación se pretendió explorar el papel de la exposición a diferentes arreglos contingen-ciales (individual, colectivo y compartido) sobre el establecimiento y cualidad (en términos de su estatus ins-tancial, modal o relacional) de los intercambios verbales que los participantes establecen y su impacto sobre las medidas instrumentales individuales en la solución de tareas. Para ello, se utilizó una tarea de armado de rompecabezas virtuales. La programación y ordenación de las sesiones experimentales se realizó de acuerdo con una lógica progresiva, yendo desde condiciones individuales hasta condiciones compartidas, y se regis-traron las interacciones verbales emergentes en cada condición en atención al marco teórico-metodológico propuesto por Ribes (2001) para el estudio de la conducta social desde una perspectiva psicológica. Se encontró que el tipo de contingencia a la que los participantes son expuestos se relaciona de manera directa con la emergencia y cualidad de los intercambios verbales que estos mismos establecen, y que el desempeño instrumental reportado por los participantes se ve favorecido por la presencia de los mismos. Además, los datos sugieren que ampliar la historia de exposición ante contingencias compartidas favorece la emergencia, amplía el tiempo total y diversifica la cualidad de las interacciones verbales que los participantes establecen.
Efectos del tipo de entrenamiento y del modo lingüísticosobre el ajuste a contingencias convencionales
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Quiroga Luis Alberto , Peña-Correal Telmo Eduardo ,   Universidad del Rosario, Padilla María Antonia ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: December 2024

Se evaluaron los efectos del entrenamiento de dos competencias lingüísticas contextuales con variacio-nes en los parámetros espacio-temporales, adquiridas bajo uno de dos modos lingüísticos (leer-escribir o hablar-escuchar) sobre el ajuste conductual a los criterios de diferencialidad y de efectividad en interaccio-nes mediadas lingüísticamente. Participaron 40 estudiantes con edades entre 17 y 27 años, quienes fueron divididos en cuatro grupos experimentales establecidos a partir de un diseño factorial que combinaba dos tipos de entrenamiento de competencias lingüísticas contextuales y dos modos lingüísticos diferenciales. La tarea experimental estaba compuesta por una fase de entrenamiento y una prueba de mediación lingüística de contingencias. Los resultados obtenidos permitieron determinar que la adquisición, el desarrollo y la transferencia de competencias lingüísticas contextuales se vieron afectados por el modo lingüístico en que tales interacciones tuvieron lugar. A partir de los datos obtenidos se discute la importancia del estudio de las propiedades funcionales de los modos lingüísticos sobre el aprendizaje y la transferencia de competencias lingüísticas y la necesidad de la reflexión conceptual en torno a los factores implicados en el ajuste conduc-tual a contingencias mediadas lingüísticamente.
Desenvolvimento de guia e fluxograma como suportepara delineamentos culturais
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de São Paulo, Carrara Kester , Souza Vivian Bonani de ,   Universidade Estadual de São Paulo, Oliveira Dafne Rosane ,   Universidade de Brasília, Orti Natália Pinheiro ,   Universidade Estadual de São Paulo, Lourencetti Luiz Antonio ,   Universidade Estadual de São Paulo, Lopes Fernanda Rodrigues ,   Universidade Estadual de São Paulo
Published: December 2024

No contexto da Análise Comportamental da Cultura, permeando os conflitos ético-teóricos e as dificul-dades tecnológicas que se antepõem aos delineamentos culturais, observa-se a carência de um trabalho de sistematização das opções disponíveis para a conversão de planejamentos culturais em intervenções concretas. Nesse contexto de investigação inserem-se os interesses desta pesquisa, pautados pelo objetivo do desenvolvimento de um “guia orientador” e de um “fluxograma para delineamentos culturais”, instru-mentos concebidos como facilitadores e preliminares à consecução de intervenções planejadas em práticas culturais interpretadas sob a ótica da Análise do Comportamento. O plano de trabalho fundamentou-se no propósito de elaborar instrumentos capazes de auxiliar pesquisadores na tarefa preliminar de responder às principais indagações, de variada dimensão e natureza, que permeiam a atuação do analista comportamental da cultura. Os autores encarecem aos leitores e eventuais usuários contra qualquer possibilidade de que os instrumentos sejam tomados como receitas prontas para elaboração de delineamentos culturais. Na direção contrária, entendem que referidos instrumentos são contextualizados teórica e eticamente e sugere-se que testá-los, criticá-los e, por certo, reformulá-los e aperfeiçoá-los pode constituir atividade bem-vinda de parte da comunidade científica da área.