bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Özel Gereksinimli Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Authors: Kılınç Şeyma , Özmert Elif Nursel , İskender Hatice Ceren , Gamiş Çiftci Begüm , Değirmenci Gizem Yağmur , Dikici Hidayet , Çam Ebru Cihan , Bato Pekel İrem , Çoban Çetin , Ömercioğlu Emel , Kahraman Şeyma , Mete Yeşil Ayşe , Namlı Şule , Mert Karakaya Ece Naz , Şencan Karakuş Buse , Kaytez Nazan , Gören Umutcan , Yalçın Hatice , İnce Açıcı Selin , Derman Orhan
Published: February 2025

Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu Olan Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Şeyma KILINÇ
Elif Nursel ÖZMERT
Serebral Palsili Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Hatice Ceren İSKENDER
Elif Nursel ÖZMERT
Diğer Bedensel Yetersizliği Olan Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Begüm GAMİŞ ÇİFTCİ
Habibe DİLSİZ
Özgül Öğrenme Güçlüğü Olan Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Gizem Yağmur DEĞİRMENCİ
Dikkat Eksikliği ve Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu Olan Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Hidayet Dikici
Down Sendromu Olan Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Ebru Cihan Çam
Elif Nursel ÖZMERT
Frajil X Sendromu Olan ve Williams Sendromu Olan Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
İrem BATO PEKEL
Elif Nursel ÖZMERT
Prader-Willi Sendromu Olan ve Angelman Sendromu Olan Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
İrem BATO PEKEL
Elif Nursel ÖZMERT
Üstün Yetenekli Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Çetin ÇOBAN
Görme Yetersizliği Olan Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Emel ÖMERCİOĞLU
İşitme Yetersizliği Olan Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Şeyma KAHRAMAN
Ayşe METE YEŞİL
Dil ve Konuşma Bozukluğu Olan Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Şule NAMLI
Zihinsel Yetersizliği Olan Çocukların Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi
Ece Naz MERT KARAKAYA
Elif Nursel ÖZMERT
Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklarda Atlanan Önemli Bir Duygusal Parametre: “Bağlanma”
Buse ŞENCAN KARAKUŞ
Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklarda Atlanan Önemli Bir Gelişimsel Parametre: “Oyun Gereksinimi”
Nazan KAYTEZ
Umutcan GÖREN
Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklarda Atlanan Önemli Bir Toplumsal Parametre: “Sosyal Yaşama Entegrasyon”
Hatice YALÇIN
Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Ailelerini Sosyal- Duygusal Açıdan Etkileyen Önemli Bir Unsur: “Damgalanma”
Selin İNCE AÇICI
Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklarda Atlanan Önemli Bir Gelişim Dönemi: Ergenlik
Orhan DERMAN
Hatice YALÇIN
Özel Gereksinimli Çocukların Anababalarının ve Kardeşlerinin Psikolojisi ve Uygun Yaklaşım
Umutcan GÖREN
Habibe DİLSİZ
Bir Yüzey Araştırması Nasıl Yapılır Ağrı-Iğdır Örneği
Authors: Yardimciel Ayhan
Published: February 2025

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Laodikeia’dan Volütlü ve Üç Tutamaklı Kandil
Authors: Şimşek Celal
Published: February 2025

Laodikeia Antik Kenti’nde 2003 yılından itibaren yapılan sistemli kazı çalışmalarında ilk yerleşmenin MÖ 5500 yıllarında başladığı ve kesintiye uğramadan MS 7. yüzyılın başlarında meydana gelen yıkıcı depreme kadar devam ettiği tespit edilmiştir. Antik kaynaklara göre yerleşmenin adı ilk Rhoas, sonra Diospolis (Zeus kenti anlamında) ve Helenistik Dönem’de ise MÖ 3. yüzyılın ortalarında Seleukoslar Kralı II. Antiokhos’un eşi Laodike’den kaynaklı olarak Laodikeia şekline dönüştürülmüştür. Bölgenin 1206 yılında tamamen Türkleşmesine bağlı olarak Laodikeia ismi kısaltılarak Ladik olmuştur. Makale konusu olan kandilin bulunduğu Laodikeia Kilisesi ilk kez 2010 yılında tespit edilmiş olup aynı yıl içinde anıtsal yapının kazı çalışmaları bitirilerek tamamen ortaya çıkartılmıştır. Laodikeia Kilisesi’nde kazılar sonunda açığa çıkartılan arkeolojik kalıntıların korunması amacıyla koruma çatısı yapılmasına karar verilmiş olup bu amaç doğrultusunda yapının etrafında 18 adet çukur sondajı kazısı yapılmıştır. 6 no.lu sondajda ele geçirilmiş olan volütlü ve üç tutamaklı kandil, devasa boyutuyla ünik bir eserdir. Kandilin omuz kısmında yapılan Bergama etkili aplikasyon kabartmalarda Tanrı Dionysos ritüeli işlenmiştir. Satyr ve Maenad’ların da yer aldığı kabartmalarda olasılıkla Dionysos ile Ariadne’nin kutsal evlilikleri (hieros gamos) betimlenmiştir. Bu nedenle büyük boyutlu olan kandilin, kutsal alanda kullanılan özel bir aydınlatma aracı olduğu düşünülebilir. 6 no.lu sondaj kazısında ele geçirilen diğer seramikler ve sikkeler de göz önüne alınarak kabartmalı kandil MÖ 2. yüzyılın üçüncü çeyreği ile MÖ 1. yüzyılın ilk çeyreği arasına tarihlendirilmiştir.
Vertical and Temporal H3
+ Structure at the Auroral Footprint of Io
Authors: Mura A. , Moirano A. , Hue V. , Castagnoli C. , Migliorini A. , Altieri F. , Adriani A. , Cicchetti A. , Plainaki C. , Piccioni G. , Noschese R. , Sindoni G. , Sordini R.
Published: February 2025

We report the first observation of the vertical and temporal structure of the H3
+ emission at the auroral footprint of Io, as observed by Juno/JIRAM. The brightness vertical profile shows a maximum at 600 km above 1 bar, with no apparent difference between the main Alfvén wing (MAW) spot emission and the tail of the footprint. This observation better aligns with a broadband energy distribution of the precipitating electrons, instead of a monoenergetic one. The temporal profile of H3
+ column density has been observed after the passage of the MAW and shows a hyperbolic decrease. A model of H3
+ decay is proposed, which takes into account the second-order kinetics of dissociative recombination of H3
+ ions with electrons. The model is found to be in very good agreement with Juno observations. The conversion factor from radiance to column density has been derived, as well as the half-life for H3
+, which is not constant but inversely proportional to the H3
+ column density. This explains the wide range of H3
+ lifetimes proposed before.
Characterisation and comparative analysis of mitochondrial genomes of false, yellow, black and blushing morels provide insights on their structure and evolution
Authors: Tao Gang , Ahrendt Steven , Miyauchi Shingo , Zhu XiaoJie , Peng Hao , Labutti Kurt , Clum Alicia , Hayes Richard , Chain Patrick S. G. , Grigoriev Igor V. , Bonito Gregory , Martin Francis M.
Published: February 2025

Morchella species have considerable significance in terrestrial ecosystems, exhibiting a range of ecological lifestyles along the saprotrophism-to-symbiosis continuum. However, the mitochondrial genomes of these ascomycetous fungi have not been thoroughly studied, thereby impeding a comprehensive understanding of their genetic makeup and ecological role. In this study, we analysed the mitogenomes of 30 Morchellaceae species, including yellow, black, blushing and false morels. These mitogenomes are either circular or linear DNA molecules with lengths ranging from 217 to 565 kbp and GC content ranging from 38% to 48%. Fifteen core protein-coding genes, 28–37 tRNA genes and 3–8 rRNA genes were identified in these Morchellaceae mitogenomes. The gene order demonstrated a high level of conservation, with the cox1 gene consistently positioned adjacent to the rnS gene and cob gene flanked by apt genes. Some exceptions were observed, such as the rearrangement of atp6 and rps3 in Morchella importuna and the reversed order of atp6 and atp8 in certain morel mitogenomes. However, the arrangement of the tRNA genes remains conserved. We additionally investigated the distribution and phylogeny of homing endonuclease genes (HEGs) of the LAGLIDADG (LAGs) and GIY-YIG (GIYs) families. A total of 925 LAG and GIY sequences were detected, with individual species containing 19–48HEGs. These HEGs were primarily located in the cox1, cob, cox2 and nad5 introns and their presence and distribution displayed significant diversity amongst morel species. These elements significantly contribute to shaping their mitogenome diversity. Overall, this study provides novel insights into the phylogeny and evolution of the Morchellaceae.
DiSSCo RI: the Cost Book for DiSSCo
Authors: Landel Salomé , Guiraud Michel , Casino Ana , Worley Katharine
Published: February 2025

The European Research Infrastructure DiSSCo (Distributed System of Scientific Collections) aims to digitally unify all European natural science assets, to ensure that collection data are easily findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR). 170 institutions across more than 23 countries are involved in this ambitious objective of transforming a fragmented landscape of collections into an integrated knowledge base, enabling researchers to use and interconnect different collections.

Research Infrastructure (hereinafter referred as to RI) cost calculation can be multifaceted and complex. DiSSCo is both a central team and a coordinated network responsible for supplying the infrastructure’s services. The RI linked costs are spread all over Europe and connect thousands of people. As the extended DiSSCo perimeter encompasses a wide range of services - from physical access, to digitisation on demand and consulting services - distributed amongst a great number of partners, cost information is spread across centralised and decentralised areas.

The following article outlines the first “centralised” cost calculation exercise for DiSSCo and concludes that the DiSSCo Central Hub office would need a minimum annual budget of 1.4 million euros to be operational. This would not change between the construction and the operation phases. Furthermore, the DiSSCo Central Hub IT team would need a budget of 2.2 million euros to finalise all IT systems under the construction phase (if the construction phase lasts two years, it would cost around 1.1 million euros per year) in order to develop the digital services that will facilitate access to NSC data. The annual cost to operate these services would be around 1.2 million euros per year. This budget will evolve according to funding opportunities, the enlargement of the membership and the implementation of a business model open to new sources of income. As is often the case, research infrastructures grow over time and the more DiSSCo becomes known and recognised, the more it will attract users and the more its budget will increase.

In order to calculate the RI linked costs, which are spread all over Europe, we developed a cost calculation methodology that has been distributed amongst all the 170 DiSSCo partner institutions. Twenty-seven institutions responded to the exercise. This allows for a first shared understanding on how to calculate DiSSCo related costs. It also provides the first figures on a cost-per-hour or a cost-per-service basis and it opens the door for the pricing of DiSSCo services. Finally, such a methodology also aims at guaranteeing a fair service pricing, based on the same principles and variables.
Addenda and corrigenda: Angus RB, Maté JF, Angus EM, Král D (2024) Towards a revision of the Palaearctic species of Aphodius Hellwig, 1798, subgenus Liothorax Motschulsky, 1860 (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae). ZooKeys 1207: 205–299. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1207.117225
Authors: Angus Robert B. , Maté Jason F. , Angus Elizabeth M. , Král David
Published: February 2025

Corrigenda to the abovementioned paper are given, as well as new data on Aphodius (Liothorax) felix Angus et al., 2024 and A. (L.) bellumgerens Angus et al., 2024
»Ritus gentis« Slovanov v vzhodnih Alpah
Authors: Škrubej Katja
Published: February 2025

Avtorica poizkuša v knjigi odgovoriti na dve temeljni vprašanji, in sicer na kakšna pravna razmerja in na katere pravne institute pri Slovanih v vzhodnih Alpah, prvih zgodovinsko zanesljivo izpričanih prednikih Slovencev, ki so bili v zgodnjem srednjem veku organizirani v gentilne kneževine (Karantanija, Karniola), nam kažejo v kontinuiranem domačem jezikovnem razvoju nastala poimenovanja (npr. besedne družine zakon, zakonik; odvetnik, svet, obet, veča; sodnik, soditi, sodba itd.) in na kakšen način je pri tem treba soočiti metode primerjalnega zgodovinskega jezikoslovja s pravnozgodovinskimi metodami.
Kanadskim sanjam naproti
Authors: Strle Urška
Published: February 2025

The monograph ('Following the Canadian Dream: Towards a History of Slovenian Migration') by historian Urška Strle focuses on the migrations of Slovene men and women to Canada from the mid-19th century onward. The topic has not been the subject of many historiographical treatises although “the Slovenian diasporic community in Canada is lacking neither in terms of number nor traces left behind on Canadian society”, as put by the author herself. In its exposition, the book offers various historiographical, methodological and epistemological insights the author formed during her long tenure studying the topic at hand. The main part, however, focuses on a historiographical reconstruction of the migration processes. Such a focus allows a view on Canadian society, part of which Slovenian immigrants both became and shaped. The historiographical picture of Slovenian immigration to Canada is thus a contribution to the immigration history of Canada itself, which has never been the subject of a comprehensive study by the Slovenian historiography. Likewise, the book is also a contribution to Slovenian history due to the strong cultural, social, economic and political ties to their motherland kept by Slovenian Canadians.
Autour du Mare nostrum : entre connectivité et exclusion
Authors: Lévêque Laure
Published: February 2025

Loin de l’objectivation que devrait leur valoir d’appartenir à une typologie géographique, mers et océans charrient une imagerie à la fois liquide et profondément sédimentée qui leur donne leur coloration identitaire. À cet égard, celle de la Méditerranée tient à une formule : mare nostrum. Mais ce au prix d’une lecture pour le moins partiale, qui occulte les conditions d’énonciation de la devise et ce qu’elle doit à l’affirmation de l’hégémonie de Romains qui n’entendent pas par là ouvrir l’espace méditerranéen au partage mais faire valoir leurs droits à y évoluer en maîtres. Mise en avant, l’étymologie concordataire a servi à masquer bien des impostures ou, à tout le moins des distorsions, sous couvert de fraternité, alors même que la volonté de puissance n’a jamais baissé pavillon. À l’heure où, nonobstant les projets d’Union pour la Méditerranée, les tensions se ravivent dans le bassin méditerranéen, la riche littérature qu’il suscite assume une fonction démystifiante de la plus haute importance, qui dépouille ce que le mythe du mare nostrum a de fallacieux pour en appeler à donner enfin son plein contenu d’humanité à un mare nostrum si continûment confisqué.
La Méditerranée dans Corinne ou l’Italie de Mme de Staël : un espace littéraire de connectivité soi / autre / autres
Authors: Leopizzi Marcella
Published: February 2025

Cette étude analyse les renvois à la mer et tout particulièrement à la Méditerranée contenus dans Corinne ou l’Italie (1807) de Louise Germaine Necker (devenue Madame de Staël-Holstein), afin d’examiner les divers “rôles” que ce bassin joue, voire les sémantisations de cette image. Cet essai met en évidence que, toile de fond du voyage de Corinne et d’Oswald, la Méditerranée assume la fonction de décor du paysage et de voix de la nature et que sa présence est saisissable non seulement par la vue mais aussi par l’écoute et par l’odorat ; en outre, dangereuse et périlleuse, elle constitue aussi un espace où prêter assistance ; et, qui plus est, elle apparaît tel un moteur-créateur de rêveries et de réflexions ainsi que comme le domaine personnel des souvenirs. Par ce travail, l’auteure vise à démontrer que, dans cet ouvrage, la Méditerranée subsume la connexion moi/autre et moi/moi-profond et enclenche l’image de la liaison soi/autre/autres qui évoque une vision unificatrice de la diversité. Loin d’être le centre exclusif des modèles civilisationnels, la Méditerranée dialogue avec une nouvelle géographie culturelle européenne.
The norm-based approach facing criticism
Authors: Duarte David
Published: February 2025

Jorge Rodríguez has criticized some nuclear premisses of the norm-based approach to legal positions sustained in “Rights as Formal Combinations of Normative Variables” (published by Revus in 2023). Beyond their great value, his criticisms turn out to be an excellent opportunity to elucidate some points that, most probably, were not presented with the desired clearness. Even though Rodríguez makes very sharp comments on the paper, it seems that there are no reasons, as will be argued below, to drop any of the premisses he targeted. Be that as it may, what really matters is that above everything the present response aims to contribute to a very interesting discussion; one that Rodríguez, with his refined outcome, put at a very high level.
Mémoire des catastrophes et sensibilisation aux risques : le « hub mémoriel inondations » (projet CART.OCC)
Authors: Meschinet de Richemond Nancy
Published: February 2025

La gestion des risques naturels intègre aujourd’hui leur dimension géohistorique, à travers la mémoire des évènements passés qui peut être mobilisée comme outils de transmission d’informations et de sensibilisation aux risques. Dans le cadre d’une acception de plus en plus large de « l’environnement », cette mémoire des catastrophes naturelles peut également être intégrée en tant que patrimoine culturel participant d’une identité locale. Au sein du projet CART.OCC de l’université Paul Valéry, qui vise à valoriser le patrimoine culturel d’Occitanie-Est au moyen de la web-cartographie enrichie, le projet de « hub mémoriel inondations » est en cours de développement avec l’ambition de contribuer à la sensibilisation au risque d’inondations catastrophiques méditerranéennes. La présentation de cette étude de cas permettra de montrer combien la mémoire des inondations ne doit plus être abordée comme un objet statique mais comme un objet complexe et dynamique, dont l’ancrage territorial est en construction permanente et articule différentes échelles spatio-temporelles.
Introduction to Traffic and Energy Systems
Authors: Bhambri Pankaj , Jose Anand A.
Published: February 2025

The chapter, “Introduction to Traffic and Energy Systems,” gives an overall an overview of the scope of traffic and energy systems, pointing out their relevance in modern infrastructure in the context of some basic definitions, challenges faced by each system, and current trends. The focus is mainly on the impact that developments in neural networks and graph models have on the management and optimization of these systems. Some of the core structures are described in this chapter regarding traffic networks and energy distribution models as well as the interactions resulting from their combined operation. In addition to providing a broad base for further inquiry about how machine learning- especially neural networks- graph-based approaches can be made to support improved decision-making system efficiency sustainability, this chapter also lays down some fundamental questions. Questions deemed essential have been set out in a structured way for analyzing modeling processes for traffic-energy systems via high-level computational techniques.
Introduction to Graph Theory
Authors: Mangaiyarkkarasi J. , Shanthalakshmi Revathy J. , Mehta Shilpa
Published: February 2025

Graph theory is a branch of mathematics that defines the study of graphs and is now a significant asset to analyzing various systems in various fields. This chapter gives an overview of the subject which includes vertices, edges, paths, cycles, and others like trees, bipartite, complete and planar graphs. Common measures and descriptors, including vertex degrees, graph connection, components, and adjacency and incidence maps, are considered to form a reference base for graph structures. The chapter also covers special concepts like Eulerian paths & ways and its focus on these types of recovery are blow up by their importance in routing, scheduling & network analysis. Also, current developments such as random graphs, small-world networks and scale-free networks are presented to illustrate the applicability of graph theory in computing gigantic and connected frameworks. This chapter, through its examples of mathematical theories addressing problems in various fields of science and technology, explains and reiterates the flexibility of graph theory in solving real-world issues.
Neural Network Architectures in Smart Grid Management
Authors: Vats Ritu , Clonia Reeta
Published: February 2025

A key component of contemporary energy systems, smart grid management makes use of digital and intelligent technology to maximise the distribution of electricity, boost dependability, and increase efficiency. Neural network integration allows smart grid management to analyse large volumes of data, facilitating predictive maintenance, dynamic load balancing, and real-time analytics. Neural networks, particularly deep learning architectures, are perfect for demand forecasting, fault detection, and anomaly identification because they can simulate intricate, nonlinear interactions in power systems. The transition to a robust, decentralised, and customer-focused energy infrastructure is aided by this integration. For sustainable energy production and consumption, key applications include load forecasting, voltage stability analysis, and renewable energy management. Therefore, the application of neural networks improves smart grids' responsiveness and flexibility, resulting in lower operating costs and more effective energy consumption. This study sheds light on how neural networks have revolutionised smart grid infrastructure and shows how they may be used to solve changing energy-related issues. To further optimise smart grid performance, future paths will involve investigating hybrid models and sophisticated neural networks..
Graph-Based Analysis for Optimizing Traffic Flow in Urban Networks
Authors: Mohanty Anita , Mohapatra Ambarish Gajendra , Mohanty Subrat Kumar
Published: February 2025

The increasing urban population and vehicle density have led to significant traffic congestion issues, affecting both environmental sustainability and the commuter experience. This chatper presents a comprehensive approach to optimizing traffic flow using graph-based analysis in urban networks. By modeling urban traffic networks as weighted graphs, where nodes represent intersections and edges denote road segments, graph theory and machine learning techniques applied to analyze traffic dynamics, identify bottlenecks, and suggest optimal routing strategies. Algorithms are explored to improve traffic efficiency. Furthermore, real-time data integration from IoT-enabled sensors and GPS devices allows for dynamic traffic management and responsive routing solutions. This study highlights the potential of graph-based analysis to advance smart city initiatives and pave the way for more sustainable and intelligent urban traffic systems.
Modeling Traffic Congestion With Graphs
Authors: Adeyinka Taye Iyinoluwa , Adeyinka Kehinde Iyioluwa
Published: February 2025

It is still a significant problem affecting public health, environmental sustainability, and economic productivity in metropolitan settings. Traditional traffic modeling techniques fail to capture the complex spatial-temporal linkages inherent to transportation networks. This chapter explores how graph-based models can be used effectively for traffic congestion analysis and mitigation—graphs naturally model traffic networks with roadways represented as edges and intersections as nodes. The graphs enable dynamic and scalable simulation of real-world scenarios. This chapter presents how GNNs are combined to improve the predictive capabilities of traffic systems. These challenges considered in this work include temporal dependencies, nonlinear correlations, and real-time data processing
Future Trends and Research Directions
Authors: Subrahmanyam Satya
Published: February 2025

This chapter explores the transformative role of neural networks and graph models in optimizing traffic and energy systems within modern cities. As urban demands grow, advanced AI-driven algorithms are essential for enhancing traffic management, incident prediction, and efficient energy distribution. The chapter reviews recent advancements, including convolutional neural networks, graph neural networks, and reinforcement learning, and discusses emerging challenges like data privacy, scalability, and the integration of IoT for real-time monitoring. Future research directions focus on quantum neural networks and sustainable urban planning, offering insights into developing resilient, efficient infrastructures for smart cities.
AI-Driven Research Methodologies
Authors: Tariq Muhammad Usman
Published: February 2025

This chapter examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how engineering and physical science researchers do their work. It demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies—like machine learning deep learning and predictive analytics—are transforming conventional approaches by making it possible to process and analyse enormous datasets at previously unheard-of speeds and precision. In fields where sophisticated simulations and data patterns have produced ground-breaking discoveries such as materials science renewable energy aerospace engineering and manufacturing the chapter explores the integration of AI in these fields. It also discusses how AI can stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration increase predictive power and improve research efficiency. The chapter also covers obstacles such as the requirement for transparent algorithms ethical issues and data biases. The usefulness of these developments is demonstrated through case studies of effective AI applications in scientific research.
Integration of Digital Technologies in Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria
Authors: Wahab Fatai Kayode , Akintade Elizabeth Abidemi
Published: February 2025

This chapter, titled “Integration of Digital Technologies in Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria,” explores how digital technologies can transform and enhance entrepreneurship education in Nigeria. It addresses key issues such as accessibility, content quality, the digital divide, and the need for ongoing professional development for educators. The chapter highlights the shift from traditional classroom methods to more experiential learning, driven by technological advancements. Furthermore, it discusses the benefits and challenges of digital learning, presents case studies, and provides recommendations for stakeholders to foster an innovative and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria.
Quality Education to Meet the Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Popescu Cristina Raluca Gh. , Verma Rahul R.
Published: February 2025

The paper highly suggestively entitled “Quality Education to Meet the Sustainable Development Goals: Tremendous Role of Universities, as the Engine of Transformational Sustainability” focuses on the importance and the role of quality education that targets sustainability and sustainable development as well as on the paramount role of universities, as the engine of transformational sustainability, in supporting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Today, it is generally acknowledged that educational innovation is highly dependent on the correlations between the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the education technology. What is more, there is a critical accent placed on the global educational context encountered, in particular, in the case of the universities, given the fact that decentralization, diversity, environmental harmony, problem solving, resilience, sustainability, sustainable development, and value creation, ought to represent the major characteristics of today's society.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Human Resource Management
Authors: Maota Tshepo , Naidoo Vannie
Published: February 2025

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have significantly impacted various aspects of modern organisations, including human resource management. This research paper delves into the impact of AI on three typical HRM problems: employee productivity evaluation, recruitment, and talent assessment. The paper investigates the current state of AI practices in these areas, as well as the associated benefits and barriers, and proposes conditions for effective AI implementation in HRM. Additionally, the paper discusses the necessary cultural transformation required to address the challenges in adopting AI in HRM. The paper offers theoretical and practical insights for organisations aiming to leverage the power of AI in their HRM practices.
Green Management Approaches to Organizational Behavior
Authors: Yajman Shwetha Gubbi
Published: February 2025

This extensive paper discusses the implementation of sustainability in organizations from the perspectives of Green Management, Organizational Behaviour, and Human Resource Management. It briefly introduces the concept of environmental sustainability in business and the growing concern with management initiatives and actions that can reverse climate change and depletion of resources. The paper outlines prominent aspects of environmental responsibility like energy and energy conservation, raw material and waste management, supply chain and procurement, and environmental design. This supports the concept of OB, to demonstrate the idea that organisational culture must promote sustainable behaviour patterns through staff and management buy-in. Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) is discussed throughout the article where possibility to implement green aspects in recruitment, training and performance appraisal is analyzed. Details of the actual-life successful sustainable management and practices by Interface Inc., Patagonia and Unilever are presented. Leadership in relation to green management principles and the integration of sustainability within the businesses' functioning is also discussed in the paper. The purpose of evaluating green management initiatives is reviewed based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Last, the paper discusses the directions for the future enhancement of green management, concluding that organizations should adopt green measures to improve the sustainability and competitiveness of future economy and business.
Employee Health and Safety in Green Workplaces
Authors: Peddi Sarita , Manoharan Geetha
Published: February 2025

Organisations recognise the importance of employee health and safety in green management in an increasingly environmentally concerned society. A green workplace, with sustainable practices, environmentally friendly regulations, and societal responsibilities, may improve employee well-being, as this chapter shows. HHS is crucial for a strong company culture since it influences employee morale, productivity, and retention. Green occupational health and safety management may help organisations meet legal requirements and empower employees. In green workplaces, effective health and safety programs can be implemented through employee engagement, continuous education, leadership commitment, and overcoming challenges that may deter Health and Safety sustainability. As firms become more transparent about sustainability, genuine leaders will need to grasp how employee health and safety are connected with green management to build sustainable organisations that prioritise environmental stewardship and employee wellbeing.
Change and Continuity in the US Strategy Towards Russia's War in Ukraine and a Challenging Transition From Biden to Trump
Authors: Pietrzak Piotr
Published: February 2025

During the last three years of the Biden Administration, the US and its allies offered the embattled Ukrainian regime millions of dollars and tens of thousands of pieces of sophisticated military equipment, logistics, and diplomatic assistance so the country could defend itself more effectively against Russian aggression. This assistance, however, did not stop Russia from further escalating the war. On January 20, 2025, the pro-Ukrainian Joe Biden was replaced with a more ambivalent Donald Trump, whose administration had already declared that its main foreign policy objective was to stop defending foreign borders and focus on protecting American borders so the country could begin a new Golden Age send the first American astronauts to Mars. This chapter discusses Trump's peace agenda for Ukraine from his divisive campaign slogans to the comprehensive but very transactional Keith Kellogg Peace Plan that he wishes to implement.
Serbia's Foreign Policy Strategic Goals and the Issue of Kosovo and Metohija in the Conditions of the Diminished Clarity of the International System
Authors: Nedić Pavle , Mandić Marko
Published: February 2025

In this article the authors analyze Serbian foreign policy and pursuit of strategic goals in changing global circumstances with specific focus on Kosovo and Metohija issue. In order to examine the roots of Serbian strategic adjustment in international sphere, the path dependency of foreign policy, development and current relations with great powers and especially challenges that Serbia is currently facing in resolving the status of Kosovo and Metohija the authors use neoclassical realist theory of international relations as an analytical framework. Accordingly, authors take both systemic stimuli that comes from international state system and range of domestic factors within the country that influence the creation and conduction of Serbian foreign policy. Taking all factors into consideration the article lays out an explanation why is Serbia persistent on its current strategic course and what are the possible scenarios regarding negotiations about the status of Kosovo and Metohija.
Power Dynamics and Institutional Resilience in the Liberal International Order
Authors: Sapre Abhilash Arun , Shah Shaeyuq Ahmad , Mushtaq Syed Murtaza , Singh Shalini
Published: February 2025

The dynamics of power the role of institutions and the pursuit of an international order are crucial factors that shape the global landscape.The global system known as the liberal international order emerged after World War II, built upon principles like free trade, democracy, and human rights. Its primary objective is to foster peace and prosperity worldwide. This order relies on various institutions such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and International Monetary Fund to facilitate collaboration among nations and ensure adherence to international rules. It has been crucial in preventing large-scale conflicts between nations. The chapter evaluates the consequences for global governance and the rule of law. Ultimately this legal analysis aims to contribute to discussions about finding a delicate balance between power, institutions and global order. By delving into the aspects of these concepts it offers insights into potential ways to enhance fairness, effectiveness and inclusivity within the global governance system
100 Hz localized vibration increases ipsilateral cerebellar areas activity during a motor task in healthy subjects: three cases reports
Authors: Casale Roberto , Fundar Cira , Symeionidou Zaira , Furnari Anna , Taiocchi Nicola , Galandra Caterina
Published: February 2025

Background and Purpose. The exact mechanism thought which Localized vibration (LV) acts on the motor system at the suprasegmental level is still poorly understood. In this paper we have reported three cases of healthy men exposed to 100 Hz localized vibration during a motor task.Case Description. This case report describes 3 healthy men (age 23 years).Outcomes. During fMRI participants were engaged in a right-hand self-paced finger tapping (FT) task, with and without a 100 Hz. LV of the right hand. After standard images preprocessing and normalization, a fix-effect GLM analysis was used to test the effect of vibratory stimulation on motor network. A bilateral activation, greater in the left hemisphere than in the right one, in the frontal premotor and supplementary motor areas (SMA), central gyrus (MI), postcentral gyrus, was found without any statistical significance between conditions.Activation in the left lenticular nucleus and thalamus was also found without differences between conditions. When using the FT activation map as a mask, the analysis showed that only the right cerebellum correlate positively with the vibratory stimulation.Discussion. Using fMR a localized vibratory stimulus was found to significantly increase the activity in homo-lateral motor cerebellar areas during a motor task. This finding aims to trigger new studies on how a LV can influence motor recovery in neurorehabilitation and to (re) consider the role of cerebellum in the rehabilitation strategy.
[Mortality study on a cohort of employees in the entertainment industry]
Authors: Moscadelli Andrea , Martinini Andrea , Angelini Alessia , Baldassarre Antonio , Lorini Chiara , Bonaccorsi Guglielmo , Cacciarini Valentina , Roselli Annalisa , Chellini Elisabetta
Published: February 2025

Introduction. Malignant mesotheliomas have been observed in entertainment workers in the last decades. They have been evaluated as occupationally exposed to asbestos contained in tools used for fireproof and sound-absorbing purposes. Aim of the study. To evaluate the mortality of workers engaged in a Florentine theatre where a large quantity of asbestos was found in the '80s, put in place 20 years earlier.Methods. It is a cohort study on entertainment workers with follow-up period ranged from 1-1-1970 till 31-12-2018. Standardized Mortality Ratios (SMRs) and their 95% Confidence Intervals (95% IC) were calculated by gender and job ("manual workers" and "all other jobs"), using age and sex specific mortality rates of Tuscan population. i Ital Med Lav Erg 2022; 44:3Results. The cohort includes 826 workers (389 manual workers and 437 engaged in other jobs) engaged by the Florentine theatre between 01/01/1937 and 31/12/1990. Excesses of mortality for all causes are observed in manual workers, either males (301 cases; SMR 304,0; 95% IC 271,5-340,3) or females (86 cases; SMR 429,8; 95% IC 348,0-531,0). The group of the other workers presents deficits of mortality by all causes, cancers and cardiovascular diseases in both genders. One death for pleural cancer is observed in a manual worker.Discussion. The results are in line with previous observations in similar occupations. In the examined Florentine theatre the asbestos exposures were important only for the manual workers who worked in the technical rooms characterized by the presence of friable asbestos sprinkled and in a bad state of maintenance.
The ‘Bounce Back’ rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in South Africa – a case report
Authors: Sujee Laeeqa , Hildebrandt Sacha , Harrison Amy , Matjekane Christa , Mmoledi Thabiso , Pilusa Sonti , Sekome Kganetso , Ajidahun Adedayo T.
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Stroke is one of the global leading causes of disability, with a higher prevalence at a younger age in sub-Saharan Africa. Returning to functional status is a primary goal of rehabilitation for stroke survivors. However, the cost of intensive rehabilitation is often a barrier for the under-resourced in South Africa.Patient presentation: This article describes the individualised ‘return-to-function’ approach to rehabilitation and its outcomes for five stroke survivors delivered through a non-profit public–private partnership in a low-income community in South Africa.Management and outcome: A retrospective case series of stroke survivors who participated in the Bounce Back Journey (BBJ) programme between 2019 and 2021 was conducted. The beneficiaries’ ages ranged from 21 to 55 years; two were females and three were males. The goals and outcomes of five stroke survivors with impairments, functional limitations and participation restrictions admitted into the BBJ programme were evaluated through standardised outcome measures. All the beneficiaries required financial support and extensive rehabilitation to return to a functional life. All showed improved outcomes in functional independence and health-related quality of life at discharge. Depressive symptoms clinically deteriorated in one patient. At discharge, all participants faced challenges finding opportunities to return to work.Conclusion: The case series demonstrates how an alternative community-based rehabilitation programme has the potential to improve functionality, health-related quality of life and mental health.Contribution: A low-cost, community-based, intensive rehabilitation programme can improve functionality, but return to work and community re-integration opportunities remain limited.
Infraorbital Dirofilariasis: Conundrum Solved by High-resolution Ultrasound
Authors: Thakker Vishal , Sadhu Sanjay , Khan Sadaf , Arora Manali , Saxena Deepali , Azad Rajiv Kumar
Published: February 2025

Human dirofilariasis by nematode worm Dirofilaria
repens is an uncommon zoonotic infection presenting most commonly as subcutaneous nodules after mosquito bites. Although the subcutaneous nodules can occur anywhere in the body, orbital and periorbital locations are most commonly involved. Imaging makes the cornerstone of diagnosis in cases with strong clinical suspicion since the nodular subcutaneous swelling has many clinical differentials. We present a case of an 11-year-old boy with infraorbital swelling, which was diagnosed to be dirofilariasis on imaging and postoperative histopathology.
CD147 expression in breast cancer and its association with tumor clinicopathological features
Authors: Elmahdi Mohamed H. , Elfattah Fatma A.A. , Elhamid Alaa S.A.
Published: February 2025

Background

Breast cancer (BC) is ranked first in frequently diagnosed tumors among women. In addition, it is the principal reason of deaths reported due to cancer. The cause of death is usually wide dissemination of the tumor. CD147 proteins were found to have a role in cancer development. The goal of this research is to assess the expression of CD147 in BC. In addition, we aim to detect the association between CD147 expression and the clinicopathological characteristics of the tumor.

Materials and methods

The authors randomly included 50 BC specimens collected from the pathology laboratory of the Ahmed Maher Hospital and private laboratories. Their demographic and clinicopathologic data were extracted from medical records. The specimens were cut and stained with “hematoxylin and eosin” stains for histological evaluation. In addition, immunostaining of CD147 was applied.

Results

Of the cases, 48% showed a positive CD147 expression. Tumor type significantly correlated to CD147 expression, where invasive ductal carcinoma of no specific type had a higher rate of CD147 expression than the other histological types. CD147 expression was significantly elevated among specimens without necrosis. In addition, ER-negative cases, PR-negative cases, and HER2-negative cases showed high expression rates. In addition, cases with elevated levels of Ki-67 showed significantly more CD147 expression than those of low Ki-67 cases. CD147 showed no statistically significant correlation with age, tumor size, grading, staging, in-situ component, and multiplicity of masses.

Conclusion

Our results are in favor of extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN, e.g. CD147) theory, where an extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer was detected in 49.8% of the cases. We also concluded that CD147 overexpression is significantly correlated with histological type, necrosis, immunohistochemical status, and Ki-67 levels. No other clinicopathological features were found to have an association with CD147 expression. The correlation of CD147 expression with survival should be further investigated. In addition, we recommend to address the possibility of targeting CD147 in treatment courses of BC.
Role of immunoglobulin G4 immunostaining of duodenal papillary tissue for diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis monitored anesthesia care in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography patients
Authors: Elkholy Shaimaa S. , Ehsan Nermine , Elazab Dina , Mohamady Mohamed , Sayed Eman , Elkhadary Sally W. , Abdelsameea Eman , Badra Gamal , Taie Doha M.
Published: February 2025

Background

We aim to assess tissue immunoglobulin G4 (IGg4) in obstructive jaundiced patients following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography under monitored anesthesia care.

Patients and methods

Ketofol (1: 1) containing 2 ml ketamine (50 mg/ml) and 10 ml propofol (10 mg/ml) was titrated to maintain bispectral index (BIS) range of 60–70 in 24 patients receiving intravenous bolus doses of Ketofol (0.5 mg/kg ketamine and 0.5 mg/kg propofol). Clinical, laboratory, and radiological data were gathered. Immunohistochemistry staining of tissue IGg4 and histological evaluation of inflammation, dysplasia, and reactive atypia were estimated.

Results

Mean baseline values of heart rate, mean arterial pressure (MAP), oxygen saturation (O2 Sat), and BIS were (85.38±11.08 beat/min, 94.38±14.16 mmHg, 97.08±1.35%, and 94.75±1.45), respectively. Mean intraprocedure values of heart rate, MAP, O2 Sat, and BIS were (85.15± 10.20 beat/min, 85.86±13.35 mmHg, 97.42±1.27% and 65.44±2.86), respectively. Recovery time was (9.54 ±2.40 min). Only two (8.33%) patients developed desaturation, no patients developed bradyarrhythmia or hypotension. Patients showed IgG4 positive staining in cases that was significantly associated with reactive atypia.

Conclusion

IGg4-related illness should be evaluated in all cases with duodenal masses in which no cancer is identified. During endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, ketofol-guided BIS sedation elicited superior monitored anesthesia care with excellent safety, as seen by stable vital signs and absence of apparent problems.
Clinicopathological findings in relation to beclin-1 protein expression among patients with Juvenile/Hamartomatous Polyps
Authors: Elkholy Shimaa S. , El Gammal Shaymaa S. , Rizk Marwa S. , Elkhadry Sally W. , Abdallah Heba M. , Nagi Salma A.M.
Published: February 2025

Background

Juvenile or hamartomatous polyps represent the most common pediatric polyps. Although neoplastic transformation in juvenile polyps is uncommon, dysplastic alterations were observed. The role of autophagy in hamartomatous lesions remains unclear.

Objectives

To assess the relationship between clinicopathological changes and beclin-1 protein expression among patients with juvenile/hamartomatous polyps.

Patients and methods

A total of 134 patients were enrolled in a case–control study: 63 cases of juvenile polyps, 59 colonic tissues as controls, and 12 colonic adenomas. All colonic tissues were subjected to immunohistochemistry testing of the beclin-1 protein. In juvenile polyps, the expression of beclin 1 was associated with available clinicopathological characteristics as well as the expression of SMAD family member 4 (SMAD4) and platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR).

Results

One-third of juvenile polyps exhibited indefinite dysplastic changes. Beclin-1 shows significantly lower expression in juvenile polyps compared with controls (P=0.002). There was a trend of high beclin-1 expression in juvenile polyp/indefinite dysplasia compared with their counterpart lacking dysplasia (P=0.066). Beclin-1 expression did not significantly differ between adenomatous and juvenile polyp/indefinite dysplasia groups (P=0.28). Loss of beclin-1 expression was associated with lower SMAD4 and PDGFR expression (P=0.002 and P=0.001, respectively).

Conclusions

Beclin-1 expression is low in juvenile polyps, which could be dependent on SMAD4 and PDGFR expression. When compared with cases with indefinite dysplasia and adenomas, beclin-1 loss in juvenile polyps could be an early sign of neoplastic changes.