bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fluoride content of common legume beans consumed in Ethiopia
Authors: Lemma Kalkidan , Singh Chandravanshi Bhagwan , Chebude Yonas
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT. The most widely used legume beans food in Ethiopia are fava beans (Vicia faba), green gram (Vigna radiata), white lupin (Lupinus albus), and three types of kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). These legume crops are grown in various regions of Ethiopia and can absorb significant amounts of fluoride from air, water, and soil. This study examined the fluoride content of legume beans collected from four different regions of Ethiopia by ion selective electrode potentiometry. Fluoride concentrations in this study were found to range from 1.9 to 22.8 mg/kg. Fava bean sample from Asella was found to contain higher fluoride (22.8 mg/kg) than in the fava beans from other sites and other beans from any site. Fluoride levels (13.0 mg/kg) in kidney bean from Migira was in the middle of the range while the fluoride levels (2.5 mg/kg) in the white lupin and green gram (1.9 mg/kg) were found in the lower end of the range. This study indicates that daily consumption of 100 g of fava and kidney beans may results in health problem while that of green gram and white lupin are safe for human health (will not exceed 3 mg/day set by Food and Nutrition Board of USA).

KEY WORDS: Fava bean, Green gram, Kidney beans, White lupin, Food, Fluoride

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2023, 37(6), 1325-1336. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v37i6.3
Synthesis, spectral characterization, and biological activities of novel palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes of active Schiff base ligands
Authors: Raj Jaswant , Jain Akshita , Sharma Naveen , Kumari Anita , Fahmi Nighat
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT. A new series of palladium(II) and platinum(II) Schiff base complexes have been synthesized by the interaction of ligands N-(2-fluoro benzylidene)isonicotinohydrazone (L1H) and N-(2-fluorophenylethanone) isonicotinohydrazone (L2H) with PdCl2 and PtCl2. Elemental investigations, melting point determinations, molecular weight determinations, IR, 1H NMR, and UV-Visible spectral studies were used to describe the structure and bonding pattern of ligands and their metal complexes. These analyses revealed that the ligands coordinate with the metal ions in a monobasic bidentate manner and that the complexes have a square planar geometry. The antimicrobial activities of both the ligands and their palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes have been tested against various bacterial and fungal strains and showed considerable antifungal and antibacterial characteristics. The in vitro cytotoxic activity of [Pt(L2H)]Cl2 complex was assessed by examining its potential to inhibit cell proliferation against the human HeLa cell line(cervical cancer cell line)  using MTT assay and the antioxidant activity of [Pt(L1H)2]Cl2 compound was performed against DPPH. The results showed a dose-dependent cytotoxic and radical scavenging activity thus pointing towards the biological significance of Pt(II) complexes.

KEY WORDS: Schiff base ligands, Antimicrobial activity, Scavenging activity, Cytotoxic

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2023, 37(6), 1383-1396. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v37i6.7
Preparation and physico-chemical properties of lanthanide(III) complexes with 2-((E)- (tert- butylimino)methyl)-6-methoxyphenol
Authors: Mkwakwi Kwakhanya , Hosten Eric , Betz Richard , Abrahams Abubak’r , Madanhire Tatenda
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT. The reactions of lanthanide nitrates with 2-((E)-(tert-butylimino)methyl)-6-methoxyphenol (HL1) have yielded five complexes that are described by the formulae  [Ce(HL1)2(NO3)3]∙MeOH and [Ln(HL1)2(NO3)3] (Ln = Nd(III), Gd(III), Ho(III) and Er(III)) and were characterized using physico-chemical techniques including single-crystal X-ray diffraction spectroscopy. The cerium complex crystallized in a triclinic P-1 space group, while the rest of the complexes crystallized in the monoclinic P21/c space group. All the complexes are ten-coordinate, adopting a tetradecahedron geometry with two HL1 molecules coordinated through the phenolic and methoxy oxygen atoms. The coordination sphere is completed by six oxygen atoms from three bidentately coordinated nitrate ligands. Electronic data reveals that only the neodymium, holmium and erbium complexes exhibit weak f-f transitions in the visible region.

KEY WORDS: Preparation, Physico-chemical properties, Lanthanide, Schiff base complexes, Crystal structure, Geometry

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2023, 37(6), 1397-1410. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v37i6.8
Assessment of Minor Blood Group System Antigens and Their Phenotype among Voluntary Blood Donors in Ethiopian Blood and Tissue Bank Service, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Jenbere Getu , Urgessa Fekadu , Tibebu Melatwork
Published: September 2023

Background: Red blood cell antigens are numerous in structural and functional diversity; some are proteins while others are  carbohydrates. The international society of blood transfusion currently recognized 43 blood group systems containing 349 red cell  antigens. It also acknowledged 9 blood group systems (ABO, Rhesus, Kell, Duffy, Kidd, MNS, P, Lewis, and Lutheran) that are clinically  significant and associated with hemolytic transfusion reactions as well as hemolytic disease of fetuses and newborns. The objective of  this study was to assess the distribution of minor blood group antigens and their phenotype among voluntary blood donors in Ethiopian  blood and tissue bank service in Addis Ababa.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2022 among 260  volunteer blood donors to determine minor blood group antigens and their phenotype at EBTBS, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Tests were  performed using Galileo Neo Immucor, which is fully automated Immunohematology analyzer.

Result: A total of 260 blood donors were  screened of which 153 (59%) were males. The antigen frequencies of minor blood group systems were: Fy(a), Fy(b), Jk(a), Jk(b), k, S, s were  33.5%, 43.5%, 97.7%, 40.4%, 100%, 45%, 90%, respectively. Regarding phenotype distribution, the most common phenotypes were:  Duffy Fy (a-b+) 36.9%, MNS S-s+ 55% and Kidd Jk (a+b-) 59.6%.

Conclusion: This study highlights the frequencies of Fy(a), Fy(b), Jk(a), Jk(b),  k, S and s blood group antigens and their phenotypes in volunteer blood donors at EBTBS, Addis Ababa. For the management of  alloimmunization cases in transfused patients, knowledge of these minor blood group antigens is relevant.
Frequency of Developing COVID-19 Pneumonia in Patients Who Were Vaccinated Double-Dose CoronaVac: Data of the Pandemic Authorized Hospital in Northern Cyprus
Authors: Berksel Ersan , Aykac Asli , Akdur Dilaver , Suer Kaya
Published: September 2023

Background: RT-PCR is the leading method used in the diagnosis of COVID-19, caused by 2019-nCoV. CT applications also provide a fast  and easy diagnosis for detecting pneumonia caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The current study, aimed to compare the lung involvement  of vaccinated (two-dose CoronaVac) and unvaccinated patients in the early stage of COVID-19 disease.

Methods: In the current  retrospective study, which included patients diagnosed with RT-PCR COVID-19 positivity (n=651) between 01 July 2021-15 September 2021,  patient information was obtained from the authorized hospital of the pandemic. Data included patients' chest CT scans and  whether patients had been vaccinated (two-dose CoronaVac) information.

Results: The ratio of vaccination with double-dose CoronaVac in positive patients was 74.3%. The ratio of patients with normal lung appearance was 61.8%. It was determined that the ratio of involvement in both lungs of patients who were vaccinated with a double dose was significantly lower than the ratio of involvement in patients who were never vaccinated (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: In this study, it was determined that pneumonia cases were less common in  individuals vaccinated with double-dose CoronaVac. In this study, it was also determined that the protection of the vaccine was higher in  females than in males and that the protection of the double-dose CoronaVac vaccine was higher in the 50-60 age group compared to 60  older patients.
Phenotypic detection of extended spectrum beta-lactamase production in clinical and non - clinical isolates of klebsiella species of animal origins in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Authors: Amosun E. A. , Ojo E. O.
Published: September 2023

Production of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) confer resistance to β-lactam antibiotics. This study investigated the presence of ESBL-producing Klebsiella spp in clinical and non-clinical samples from different animal species in Abeokuta, Nigeria. The species of Klebsiella were determined by biochemical characterization (Oxoid Microbact GNB 24E®), while phenotypic ESBL-production was confirmed by using the cefpodoxime and cefpodoxime/clavulanic acid combination disc kit. Ninety-five Klebsiella isolates were investigated in this study. Fifty-five (57.9%) of the isolates were obtained from the faeces of apparently healthy animals while 40 (42.1%) were from clinical samples. The Klebsiella isolates were identified as follows: K. oxytoca (34.7%), K. pneumoniae (26.3%), K. ozaenae (18.9%), K. terrigena (13.7%), K. rhinooscleromatis (5.3%), K. planticola (1.1%). Eight (8.4%) out of the 95 isolates of Klebsiella spp were identified as ESBL-producers. These included four isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae, three of Klebsiella oxytoca and one of Klebsiella ozaenae. Five out of the eight ESBL-producing isolates were from clinical samples while three isolates were from the faeces of apparently healthy animals. The ESBL-producing isolates were 100% resistant to ampicillin, cefotaxime, ceftazidime, cefpodoxime, streptpmycin, tetracycline, compound sulfonamide, trimethoprim/sulphomethoxazole, and nalidixic acid. Apparently healthy carriers and sick animals can serve as sources of transmission of ESBL-producing Klebsiella spp to other animals and humans.
A Hybrid Metaheuristic Algorithm for Stop Point Selection in Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Network
Authors: Siron Anita Susan T  , Nithya Balasubramanian
Published: September 2023

A wireless rechargeable sensor network (WRSN) enables charging of rechargeable sensor nodes (RSN) wirelessly through a mobile charging vehicle (MCV). Most existing works choose the MCV’s stop point (SP) at random, the cluster’s center, or the cluster head position, all without exploring the demand from RSNs. It results in a long charging delay, a low charging throughput, frequent MCV trips, and more dead nodes. To overcome these issues, this paper proposes a hybrid metaheuristic algorithm for stop point selection (HMA-SPS) that combines the techniques of the dragonfly algorithm (DA), firefly algorithm (FA), and gray wolf optimization (GWO) algorithms. Using FA and GWO techniques, DA predicts an ideal SP using the run-time metrics of RSNs, such as energy, delay, distance, and trust factors. The simulated results demonstrate faster convergence with low delay and highlight that more RSNs can be recharged with fewer MCV visits, further enhancing energy utilization, throughput, network lifetime, and trust factor.
OMBUDSMAN U REPUBLICI SRBIJI – STVARNI DOMAŠAJI INSTITUCIJE I IZAZOVI U RADU
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Vučinić Dejan
Published: September 2023

The protection of human rights is an ever-current issue, especially today at the time of significant global events and processes characterized by a greater degree of state interventionism, greater powers of international organizations and their activity, restriction of certain human rights and the like. It seems that throughout human history, there is a struggle for human rights, both individual and collective, as well as the rights of narrow social communities. The need for additional protection of human rights exists even today, regardless of the level of development of individual societies, and developed countries, in addition to the traditional model of rights protection in court proceedings, practice additional control (protection) through specially formed bodies, that is, institutions. In this paper, according to the chosen topic, the author will analyze one such, widely accepted institution that has its roots in Sweden and which we know today as the Ombudsman. The aim of the work is to point out the most important characteristics of this institution in general, with reference to its development in the Republic of Serbia, its achievements in the protection of human rights based on two decades of functioning in the domestic legal order, its specificities at the local level, as well as challenges and difficulties in the work of this institution. institutions.
IZAZOVI LOKALNOG OMBUDSMANA U SRBIJI U VREME „GLOBALNE PANDEMIJE"
Authors: Novaković Milan
Published: September 2023

As the history of the civilization as we know it changed – so did The attitude about a man as a human being. With the evolution of society and human consciousness, human rights and freedoms also evolved, so troughout history we have seen people in The Old Century as a “slaves”, in The Middle Century as a “labor”, and in The New Century as a “citizens”. Civil and political rights are considered universal rights that apply to any of us and that each of us acquires(gets)at birth. The evolution in the development of human rights and freedom has led to the fact that they are incorporated into The Constitutions of countries, international affairs but the more acts are there - the greater are the chances that someone violates them. Freedom as a value today is going trough its greatest trials, and human rights and freedoms are being restricted today, more than ever before, for numerous of reasons, and The Concept of human rights development to the institutional framework called – The Constitution and citizen rights is called into question. In this Era of globalism and transhumanism acts(Protocols of WHO) passed by supranational organizations, such as The so-called “World Health Organization UN” have stronger legal power than the Constitution of states. Over time, The General acts of global/transnational organizations gained so much importance that they become more important to the administrative bodies in Serbia, than The most important legal act in the country – The Constitution. This is the root of all problems because the hierarchy of legal acts in the country is broken, so in the continuation of this paper, on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of The Institution of The Local ombudsmen in Serbia, I’ll explain, using my example from practice how I - by protecting The Constitution of The Republic of Serbia and The Institution of The Local ombudsmen in Serbia – finished(ended up) at the court.
Instagram as an Information Media for Feminism Education in the Frame of Husserls' Phenomenology
Authors: Permata Ida Ayu Shinta Indah , Muqsith Munadhil Abdul , Ayuningtyas Fitria
Published: September 2023

The phenomenon of using social media as a medium to meet the information and education needs of society is the result of the rapid development of the internet. Now people's needs are easily met, because various things are included in it. This can be analyzed based on the phenomenon of Instagram accounts as information on feminism education in the Instagram account @perempuanbercerita. The purpose of writing this research article is that the many cases against women make Instagram an information medium capable of providing feminist education to followers, using qualitative research methods with observation, note-taking and descriptive analysis techniques, with the phenomenological study approach of Edmund Husserls. The research subject is the flow of feminist educational information from the Instagram account @perempuanbercerita to followers of the Instagram account @perempuanbercerita. The use of social media Instagram as an educational medium, as well as empowering women, produces responses in the form of information, emotions and actions in accessing @perempuanbercerita posts as well as conscious experiences in cognitive and perceptual aspects in line with the development of the same meaning related to feminist values.
REKLAM HUKUKU AÇISINDAN SOSYAL MEDYA KULLANICI DAVRANIŞLARININ REKLAM KABUL EDİLEBİLİRLİĞİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: TÜZGEN Abdurrahman Hamza
Published: September 2023

Sosyal medya platformlarının gündelik hayattaki yerinin her geçen gün artmasına bağlı olarak reklam anlayışı da ciddi bir dönüşüm yaşamaya başlamıştır. Bu değişim, sosyal medya kullanımının arttıkça, yeni reklam yöntemlerini bünyesine katarak, yenilenmeye devam etmektedir. Reklam alanındaki hukuki düzenlemeler her zaman bu değişime aynı hızda ayak uyduramadığı için kimi zaman ortaya birtakım sorunlar çıkmaktadır. Sorunların çözümleri için öncelikle sosyal medyanın kendine has yapısının ve bu yapının ortaya çıkardığı reklamların tespiti büyük önem arz etmektedir.

Çalışmamızda, tespiti yapılması ve çözüm üretilmesi gereken birçok konu arasından, sosyal medya kullanıcı davranışlarının reklam kabul edilebilip edilemeyeceğinin tespiti üzerinde durulmuştur. Makalede, yaygın sosyal medya davranışları ayrıntılı olarak ele alınmıştır. Bu davranışların organik ve reklam amaçlı kullanımının farkının belirlenmesi zorluk arz etmektedir. Bu sebeple, her davranış biçimi için örnekler ve kararlar üzerinden reklam kabul edilebilme durumları açıklığa kavuşturulmaya çalışılmıştır.

Çalışmanın sonuçları, sosyal medya platformlarındaki reklam kullanımının karmaşıklığını göstermekte ve hukuki süreçler için önemli ipuçları sunmaktadır. Sosyal medya platformlarında reklam türlerinin sürekli değişkenlik gösterdiği göz önünde bulundurulduğunda, bu çalışmanın gelecekteki araştırmalara ve düzenlemelere katkı sağlaması hedeflenmektedir.
Study of the Levels of Immunoglobulin G and Complement 3 in Gestational Diabetes and Their Newborn
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology College of Medicine – University of Tikrit, Mustafa Marie Alhikam , Abid-Alkareem Israa Hashim ,   Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology College of Medicine – University of Tikrit
Published: September 2023

Background: The most typical metabolic issue related to pregnancy is gestational diabetes. Because it eliminates undesired germs and causes inflammation, the complement system (C3) is an essential part of the cellular immune system. It has been linked to metabolic diseases, including diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and liver dysfunction. C3 is also becoming more well recognized as a risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Immunoglobulin levels in maternal blood and colostrum are decreased by hyperglycemia, which also affects IgG transfer across the placenta. Aim of study: to compare the levels of C3 and immunoglobulin G in the sera of pregnant women with gestational diabetes and their babies to pregnant women without the disease. Methods: a case control study that was carried out over the course of four months, from August 18 to December 20, 2020, at the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Salahaddin General Hospital/Salahaddin. It involved 92 pregnant women who separated into two groups and went to the delivery room to deliver a viable fetus: 47 pregnant women in the case group had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus, whereas the 45 pregnant women in the control group had no complaints and were matched with the other groups' ages and gestational ages. Results for C3 and IgG levels in maternal and cord blood were noted. Results: In this study, the case group's mean birthweight and maternal serum C3 levels were both considerably greater than those of the controls. The mean cord serum IgG level in the case group was substantially lower than that in the controls. Conclusion: Understanding the underlying chronic inflammation that affects the developing fetus' innate immune system and predisposes the person to future diabetes and its consequences may be possible with complement C3 estimate in GDM.
Morphometric Analysis and Incidence of Accessory Foramen Transversarium in a Population in Eastern Turkey
Authors:   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey, AKBULUT Yalçın , KARAKAŞ TANIR Aslı Beril ,   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey, YARAR Burhan ,   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey, SUNAR Mukadder ,   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali University, Erzincan, Turkey
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study is to reveal the incidence and morphometric features of the accessory foramen transversarium in the population in eastern Turkey. In the study, a total of 125 cervical vertebrae of unknown gender and age, located in the Anatomy Department of Ataturk, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım and Kafkas University Medical Faculties, were used and accessory foramen transversarium was detected in 22 (17.6 %) of these cervical vertebrae. In this study, the area, vertical and horizontal diameters of the accessory foramen transversarium were measured for the first time. It was determined that the accessory foramen transversarium with the largest area was in C3-C6 (6.8 mm2) and the smallest area was in C7 (1.06 mm2). It was determined that the largest vertical diameter was C7 (2.38 mm), the smallest one was C3-C6 (0.91 mm), the largest horizontal diameter (3.66 mm), and the smallest (1.6 mm) were C3-C6. In addition, accessory foramen transversariums were typified. One foramen arcuate was also detected during the examinations. As a result, osteometric measurements of the accessory foramen transversarium were revealed. We think that these data will be an important reference in head and neck surgery, in the clinical approach of a. vertebralis, and in the evaluations of radiologists in the neck region.
The Utilization of Cultural Artifacts Used in Business Activities Reviewed from Intellectual Property Rights Regulations in Indonesia
Authors:   Diponegoro University Jl. Imam Bardjo, S.H. No 1-3 Pleburan, Semarang City, Indonesia, Isnaini Hilda Octavia , Roisah Kholis ,   Diponegoro University Jl. Imam Bardjo, S.H. No 1-3 Pleburan, Semarang City, Indonesia
Published: September 2023

The utilization of cultural artifacts used in business activities requires an utilization permit from The Department of Tourism or The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. In utilizing them, legal protection is necessary to ensure the protection of human rights. Permission to utilize cultural artifacts is mandatory, and sanctions will imposed. This research uses the doctrinal approach by analyzing secondary data, especially about intellectual property rights regulations. The results of this research conclude that to utilize cultural artifacts in business activities requires permission from the Department of Tourism or The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. Utilizing cultural artifacts in business activities ruled by Articles No. 32-38 of Law No. 5 of 2017 on Cultural Advancement and Article No. 33 of Government Regulation No. 56 of 2022 on Communal Intellectual Property. Those articles discussed that any person who wants to utilize cultural artifacts has to get permission from the minister above, otherwise will get administrative sanctions. The mentioned administrative sanctions include verbal warnings, written warnings, administrative fines, temporary cessation of activities, and revocation of permits
The Mediating Role of Brand Trust in Influencing the Relationship Between Perceived Price and Celebrity Endorsement on Purchase Intention for Tridaya Tour and Travel Umrah Packages
Authors:   Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia, Ediwar Gemi Rakha , Verinita Verinita ,   Lecturer in the Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia, Besra Eri ,   Lecturer in the Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia
Published: September 2023

This research aims to analyze The mediating role of brand trust in influencing the relationship between perceived price and celebrity endorsement on purchase intention for Tridaya Tour and Travel Umrah packages. The type of research used in this research is explanatory research, with the research method being an explanatory survey that emphasizes quantitative methods. The sample is 175 pilgrims who have used and intend to use the Tridaya Tour and Travel agency to go for Umrah. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. The data analysis method uses Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The research results show that perceived price has a significant effect on brand trust, celebrity endorsement has a significant effect on brand trust, brand trust has a significant effect on purchase intention, perceived price has a significant effect on purchase intention, celebrity endorsement has a significant effect on purchase intention, perceived price has a significant effect on purchase intention with brand trust as mediation , and celebrity endorsements have a significant effect on purchase intention with brand trust as mediation.
ESTIMATION OF DYNAMIC YIELD STRESS BY TAYLOR TEST WITH REDUCED CYLINDRICAL HEAD PART OF SAMPLES
Authors: Rodionov E.S. , Mayer A.E.
Published: September 2023

A simple method is proposed to estimate the dynamic yield stress of materials using modified Taylor tests for high-velocity impact of profiled cylinders with a reduced diameter of the head part. Assuming the uniformity of deformations and stresses in the head part, formulas are derived for estimating the yield stress and strain rate from the change in the length of the reduced head part, as well as the mass of the sample and the impact velocity. This estimation is verified by comparison with the results of numerical calculations by the SPH method based on the dislocation plasticity model parameterized for cold-rolled oxygen-free copper. It is shown that the stopping time of the sample and the strain rate are reproduced with good accuracy, and the shear strength estimate gives an error that increases with the impact velocity. At velocities that do not lead to deformation of a wide part of the sample (up to 90 m/s in the case under consideration), the error increases linearly up to 30%, which can be taken into account by a correction factor. The proposed estimate, taking into account the correction factor, was applied to analyze the results of previous experiments; the obtained values correspond to the literature data on the rate dependence of the shear strength.
HISTORY OF THE DISSERTATION COUNCIL 24.2.431.01 (Ä 212.296.03)
(2012–2022)
Authors: Zagrebin M.A. , Buchelnikov V.D.
Published: September 2023

The history of the work of Dissertation Council 24.2.431.01 (Ä 212.296.03) for the second decade of its existence, from 2012 to 2022, is presented. A detailed analysis of the work is given, brief abstract reviews of all doctoral and candidate dissertations defended in the dissertation council are made.
Exploring the Lived Experiences of 911 Dispatchers: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Stanley Dawson , Manning LaShondra
Published: September 2023

911 dispatchers are considered the first of the first responders. Despite existing literature concluding 911 dispatchers experience rates of traumatic exposure similarly to other emergency service personnel, there is limited research regarding this population’s specific experiences. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of 911 dispatchers to determine the consistency of their experiences with the limited existing literature regarding trauma-related disorders among dispatchers. In this international study, a transcendental phenomenological research approach was utilized to describe the lived experiences and commonalities of the participants. Participants were primarily recruited through social media groups specifically for 911 dispatchers. Based on the findings from this study, six prominent themes emerged: (a) health issues, (b) juxtaposed positive and negative work environment, (c) passion and pride about work, (d) cumulative stress, (e) vicarious traumatization, and (f) strained interpersonal relationships. Limitations, recommendations for future research, and implications are discussed.

         Keywords:  911 dispatchers, traumatic calls, posttraumatic symptoms, lived experiences
Book Review of How We Practice Therapy Now
Authors: Pasyk Victoria S.
Published: September 2023

The practice of therapy is continuously evolving, but the global pandemic especially caused drastic and sudden shifts in our service delivery. Although therapists were generally able to adapt quickly, guidelines and suggestions for novel practices are lagging. This book was written to provide foundational knowledge on emergent practices as result of the pandemic and other influences. This essential read covers topics such as teletherapy, innovative approaches (such as concierge therapy) race/power, legal/ethical issues, and self-care. By reading this book, therapists will be able to strengthen their understanding on how we (should) practice therapy now.
Transformational leaders in the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association: An interview with William A. Borgen
Authors: Baucom Daniel J. , Gray Neal D.
Published: September 2023

This article, the third transcribed interview (edited for readability) in a concurrent series highlighting leaders who have been instrumental in shaping the profession in Canada, is an interview with William A. Borgen, a prominent leader in the Canadian counselling profession. This article will focus on Bill’s achievements during his career and recommendations for the future of the profession in Canada. In particular, the interview provides insight, guidance, and wisdom for influencing future leaders in counselling.
The Modern Regularity of Institutionalized Racism Towards Black Americans
Authors: Tadros Eman , Tadros George
Published: September 2023

African Americans have faced persistent institutionalized barriers and systemic racism both historically and in the present day. One of the most glaring manifestations of this is the racial disproportionality observed in incarceration rates. This paper delves into specific domains, such as the justice and social welfare systems, where institutional discrimination is evident, contributing to the disenfranchisement of African Americans. It further addresses the gap in literature concerning the impacts of such racial disproportionality in incarceration, especially the systemic challenges faced post-incarceration. The objective of this research is to delineate the facets of institutionalized racism towards African Americans in the context of incarceration and to propose evidence-based clinical interventions for professionals working with this demographic.
Satires in Julian Barnes’s England, England
Authors: Ahmed Shabnur
Published: September 2023

This paper conducts a study on the implication of satires in Julian Barnes’s novel England, England. The purpose of this study is to make an in-depth analysis of the tendency of contemporary British people more specially the businessmen who try to misrepresent the actual England for their own purposes and how artistically Julian Barnes is successful to uphold their tendency through the implication of satires. This study consists of a theoretical section in which there are the discussions on hyper-reality, postmodernism and historicism. This study uses discourse analysis method. In the final discussion section, there is a detailed analysis of the implication of satires throughout the whole novel by the writer, Julian Barnes.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE UTILIZATION OF MALARIA HOME-BASED MANAGEMENT IN KICUKIRO DISTRICT, RWANDA
Authors: Alphonsine Imanishimwe , Nsanzabera Charles
Published: September 2023

Malaria is still one of the most critical cause of deaths globally each year. The year of 2020 was marked by the report of 627,000 deaths and 241 million cases due to malaria. Malaria home-based management (MHBM) progress was hampered while malaria-carrying vectors are still dominant with malaria incidence increase in Rwanda. This study aimed to assess the factors associated with the utilization of MHBM program among the study participants in Kicukiro District. This cross-sectional study design included 312 study respondents who were trained community health workers and their respective health care seekers (people with malaria or febrile sick children). This sample size was obtained by Yamane sample size formula. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate data analysis were conducted with SPSS 21 version. The significance was accepted at a p-value of 0.05 with 95%CI. Overall findings revealed that the Household MHBM high utilization was (55.8%) while 44.2% had low level of MHBM utilization among study participants in Kicukiro District. Having three or more children, seeking malaria home-based treatment to the CHWs you really know, using nearest CHW were significantly associated with the MHBM with AoR=3.133, 95% CI=1.692-5.810 and p <0.001; AoR=2.2, 95% CI= 1.202-4.223, p<0.001; AoR =4.9, 95%CI= 2.043-7.103, p<0.001. Additionally, having required materials to ease the work of CHWs which may let MHBM service seekers come, MHBM daily schedule, usual work of the CHWs which doesn’t conflict with MHBM were highly and significantly associated with MHBM utilization. Their respective adjusted odd ratios were: AoR=4.472,95% CI=2.614-9.555, p=0.007; AoR=8.787,95% CI=4.045-14.592<0.001; AoR=6.362, 95% CI, 2.252-11.158, p<0.001. This study concluded that strengthening the community health workers requires four essential strategic components. The training of community health workers to reach out the community in their respective operation areas, improving their social connection, constant reviewing and refill their required materials and finally, planning improvement in their service delivery.
Influence of Strategy Formulation on Performance of Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Nairobi County
Authors: Githinji Michael Ronald , Kirimi Eunice , Miluwi Joshua
Published: September 2023

The study sought to establish the influence of strategy formulation on the performance of youth enterprise funds in Nairobi County. The study was a descriptive survey. The population of the study was 114 officers at the organization’s headquarters in Nairobi. Census sampling was applied. The study collected data using a questionnaire that was administered physically, through drop and pick method. Data collected was analyzed through descriptive and inferential analysis. Descriptive statistics included mean, frequency, percentage, and standard deviation whereas inferential analysis was through simple linear regression analysis. The findings of the study revealed a positive and significant relationship between strategy formulation and the performance of youth enterprise development fund (β= 0.775, p-value= 0.001<0.05). The study recommended that leadership formulate clear vision and mission statements that can be understood and are aligned with overall organizational strategy to enhance performance.
Exploration of Psychological Stressors Faced by Parents Living with their Children During COVID-19 Lockdown in Langata Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Miring’u Mariam N. , Muasa Wambua Pius
Published: September 2023

On March 10, 2020, the world went into lockdown due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This brought the need for parents to take up new roles while at the same time finding ways of sustaining their families. The lockdown negatively affected the psychological well-being of both the parents and their children. The study aimed to explore parents’ experiences of living with their children during Covid-19 lockdown. The study employed phenomenological design. Through purposive sampling the study utilized a sample size of 15 participants which constituted parents who lived with their children during the lockdown period. Data was collected through the use of the Interview Guide. The data collected was analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed the psychological stressors to parents living with children during the lockdown were stress, worry, isolation, loneliness, and frustration. The study recommends to the government and other stakeholders to sensitize people on the importance investing and saving extra income in case of unseen disasters. Also, the counselors and psychologists to come with better alternatives of offering counseling services in the events they cannot meet their clients face to face.
Imre Lakatos’s Scientific Research Programme: A Critical Evaluation
Authors: Wada Larry Ebikekeme , Aroh Ejike Emmanuel , Wagozie Paul Chikamadu
Published: September 2023

This paper is an evaluation of Imre Lakatos’s scientific research programme. The paper critically queries the submission of Lakatos in the history of science, against standard logic and the reality of scientific practice. Lakatos’s work is a constructive survey of the history of science. Hence this study assumes deconstructivist historiography as its theoretical framework for the analysis. To achieve its aim and specific objectives, the study adopts content analysis as its research method. It was discovered in the course of the study that Lakatos assumes without reference to scientific practice the irrefutability of the hardcore. Lakatos believes that his method proffers a much better explanation than Popperian’s falsificationism and the Kuhnian paradigmatic shift in the history of science. The paper argues that while Lakatos’s views could be seen to be original and compelling, nevertheless, it stands fallible and fraught with too many inconsistencies. This paper concludes with an attempt at a critical evaluation of Lakatos’s thoughts on the scientific method and its progress.
DEGREE OF RECOGNIZABILITY OF THE PRONUNCIATION OF [-Ъ] IN THE DEFINITE ARTICLE OF FEMININE NOUNS ENDING IN A CONSONANT AS NON-STANDARD IN COMPARISON WITH THE STANDARD PRONUNCIATION
Authors:   INSTITUTE FOR BULGARIAN LANGUAGE, BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, STOYCHEVA MALINA
Published: September 2023

The article examines the definite forms of feminine nouns ending in a consonant and their pronunciation. The author aims at establishing to what extent native speakers of Bulgarian perceive as incorrect the pronunciation of the vowel sound of the stressed definite article morpheme as -ъ (e.g, [обичтъ], [есентъ]) in comparison with the standard pronunciation. The analysis is based on empirical data obtained through a nonrepresentative study employing the method of listening to a short text.
JOGOS EDUCATIVOS COMO RECURSO DIDÁTICO PARA O ENSINO DE MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Campos Lima Pitta Jamilly
Published: September 2023

A matemática está presente no cotidiano das pessoas as auxiliando no desenvolvimento das ações diárias. É necessário que as pessoas aprendam matemática de forma contextualizada e que se possa ver e compreender um conteúdo abstrato de forma concreta. Pensando desta forma, compreendemos que ensinar matemática com jogos pode ser uma forma de viabilizar o aprendizado. Sendo assim, objetivamos com esta pesquisa analisar se o uso de jogos educativos no ensino de matemática influencia na motivação da aprendizagem dos alunos do 6º ano da Escola Municipal Angélica Gurgel, do município de Fortaleza-CE. Nosso referencial teórico está pautado nos estudos de Grando (2000), Lorenzato (2006), Chevalard (1991) e Santos e Oliveira (2014). Como metodologia foram aplicadas algumas sessões didáticas com jogos matemáticos e avaliações diagnósticas de entrada e de saída. No final, foi possível verificar que as turmas que tiveram as atividades com jogos tiveram um aumento significativo do desempenho.
2000 ve Sonrası Popüler Türk Sinemasında Delilik Temsilleri Bağlamında Hegemonik Toplumun Akılcı İnşası
Authors: ARGIN Yeşim
Published: September 2023

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Bu çalışmada Türk sinemasında delilik üzerinde tahakküm kurma çabasının nasıl şekillendiğinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla 2000- 2019 yılları arasında Türkiye’de en çok izlenen ilk üç film arasından, deli karakterlerin başrolde olduğu filmler belirlenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda Vizontele (2001), Mucize (2015) ve Yedinci Koğuştaki Mucize (2019) filmlerindeki delilik temsilleri beden, güç ve iktidar yapısı bağlamında ele alınmıştır. Hermeneuitik bir yaklaşımdan hareketlenen bu çalışmada, nitel araştırma desenlerinden durum çalışması modeli kullanılarak filmler çözümlenmiştir. Çözümleme sonucunda filmlerdeki deli olarak tanımlanan karakterlerin toplum içerisinde yaşadığı; ancak normal olarak inşa edilen güç/akıllı tarafından aşağılandığı, alay edildiği ve damgalandığı görülmüştür. Bununla birlikte bu karakterler: saf, masum, yardıma muhtaç, güçsüz ve komik şekillerde temsil edilmiştir. Bu durum normal olanların gücünü ve üstünlüğünü göstermiş; bir ayrıştırma ve damgalama biçimini inşa etmiştir. Ayrıca filmlerdeki delilerin, hem erkek olması hem de kusurlu bir bedeni temsil etmesi bakımından bu karakterlerin aklın sınırlarından uzaklaştırıldıkları ve eril güç kaybına uğrayarak bir tür iktidar kaybı yaşadıkları ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Bununla beraber toplumu kontrol etmenin deliyi dışlamakla da mümkün olduğu anlaşılmış ve deliliğin metaforik bir biçimde normal olanın inşası için kullanıldığı tespit edilmiştir.
EJA e diversidade
Authors: Silva Andrielly Ferreira da , Dos Santos Ana Paula Martins , Santos Evilly Rafaelly da Silva , Fernandes Edna Silva
Published: September 2023

Prosa e poesia.
Genome wide association study of growth and feed efficiency traits in rabbits
Authors: Garreau Hervé , Labrune Yann , Chapuis Hervé , Ruesche Julien , Riquet Juliette , Demars Julie , Benitez Florence , Richard François , Drouilhet Laurence , Zemb Olivier , Gilbert Hélène
Published: September 2023

Feed efficiency is a major production trait in animal genetic breeding schemes. To further investigate the genetic control of feed efficiency in rabbits, we performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for growth and feed efficiency on 679 rabbits genotyped with the Affimetrix Axiom Rabbit 200K Genotyping Array. After quality control, 127 847 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) were retained for association analyses. The GWAS were performed using GEMMA software, applying a mixed univariate animal model with a linear regression on each SNP allele. The traits analysed were weight at weaning and at 63 days of age, average daily gain, total individual feed intake, feed conversion ratio and residual feed intake. No significant SNP was found for growth traits or feed intake. Fifteen genome-wide significant SNPs were detected for feed conversion ratio on OCU7, spanning from 124.8 Mbp to 126.3 Mbp, plus two isolated SNP on OCU2 (77.3 Mbp) and OCU8 (16.5 Mbp). For residual feed intake, a region on OCU18 (46.1-53.0 Mbp) was detected, which contained a putative functional candidate gene, GOT1.
A organização do conhecimento como espaço de articulação de comunidades discursivas
Authors: Oliveira Walter Clayton de , Guimarães José Augusto Chaves
Published: September 2023

Introdução: A organização do conhecimento constitui uma construção cultural, permeada por valores situados no espaço e no tempo, e caracterizada por uma natureza helicoidal - circular aberta e ascendente – aspecto que reflete a dinâmica das comunidades discursivas nela interagentes, permeadas por forças sociais transformadoras e por uma ética de reciprocidades entre os indivíduos comunicantes.
Objetivos: Busca-se discutir a natureza e as características da tríade de comunidades discursivas ali interagentes – do produtor, do usuário e do organizador/mediador - notadamente em uma perspectiva de auto-organização e em um movimento dinâmico de configuração helicoidal como uma alternativa para melhor compreender os processos, instrumentos e produtos envolvidos.
Métodos: Trata-se de uma reflexão de cunho teórico-especulativo, pautada em que um recorte da literatura internacional sobre organização do conhecimento em sua vertente sociocultural cotejado com as questões relativas às comunidades discursivas de modo subsidiar a argumentação sobre a natureza comunicativa desse contexto.
Resultados: Evidencia-se a necessidade de se considerar  que os responsáveis pelo desenvolvimento dos processos de organização e representação do conhecimento assim como os responsáveis pela idealização e elaboração de sistemas de organização do conhecimento constituem igualmente uma comunidade discursiva que, por sua vez, deve estar em plena consonância com as duas outras de modo a propiciar uma ética transcultural de mediação que inclua as diferentes vertentes culturais e suas relações de modo a garantir uma efetiva garantia cultural.
Conclusão: Considerando que a organização do conhecimento constitui uma necessidade humana ao longo da história, acredita-se que a noção de auto-organização na tríade de comunidades discursivas envolvidas na organização do conhecimento – a da produção, a da recepção e a do tratamento – quando compreendida nos termos de uma visão sinergética, epistemológica e ontológica, confere maior significado teórico e melhor explicitação aos processos, instrumentos e produtos envolvidos.
ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTING REPRODUCTIVE BIOTECHNIQUES IN THE WEST GOIANO DAIRY APL
Authors: Rodrigues Andrade Weverton , Ferreira de Oliveira Gabriel , Althair Ribeiro Cordeiro Fábio , Aurélio Souza Ramos Marco , Teixeira da Silva Jhonata , Pedro Pinheiro dos Santos João , José Gonçalves dos Santos Klayto
Published: September 2023

Considering the current market for cattle farming, it is necessary to implement reproductive technologies and biotechnologies on a property. In this sense, BIOTEC activities to bring these biotechnologies to small producers in APL Oeste, this work aims to show the main benefits and difficulties encountered in this implementation. These highlighted benefits and difficulties are based on the experience of the institution’s veterinarians and interns during activities on APL Oeste properties, in terms of what else is needed both to improve results after the implementation of biotechnologies, and productivity itself. The difficulties of a structural, nutritional and management nature are highlighted, and the main benefits are the genetic improvement and zootechnical control of animals, which shows that there is still a lot to improve so that these activities can reach more producers and improve their results in those that are already in the project.
O método comparado: uma contribuição decolonial e libertária
Authors: De Moraes Wallace , Magalhães Juan
Published: September 2023

Nas Ciências Humanas, a comparação tem sido muito importante para a investigação científica e amplamente utilizada por fundadores de verdadeiras escolas acadêmicas como Karl Marx e Max Weber. Por consequência, muitos historiadores, cientistas sociais, filósofos e outros a utilizam largamente. Não obstante, vigora nas nossas universidades o eurocentrismo, isto é, o método comparado continua guiado por uma perspectiva colonialista, não contestando seus valores, preconceitos, culturas e seu suposto universalismo. Fato é que muito se tem escrito sobre a relevância da comparação nas pesquisas científicas, mas pouco ou quase nada relacionada com as perspectivas decoloniais e libertárias. Nesse sentido, objetivamos preencher essa lacuna, utilizando como referencial teórico a crítica decolonial e libertária e metodologicamente alguns exemplos de comparação em dois campos específicos: da História e da Ciência Política. Desta maneira, colaboraremos para uma interpretação que combata o racismo epistêmico nas ciências humanas e no método comparado.