bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Türkiye’deki Üniversite Kütüphanelerinin Çevrim İçi Misyon Bildirimlerinin Analizi
Authors: DALKIRAN Ömer
Published: June 2023

Misyon bildirimleri kurumun amaçlarını, hedeflerini, önceliklerini, ilke ve değerlerini, kısaca varlık sebebini belirten ifadelerdir. Üniversite kütüphaneleri de misyon bildirimleri yoluyla kurumsal kimliklerine ilişkin önemli işaretler sergilemektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı Türkiye’deki üniversite kütüphanelerinin çevrimiçi misyon bildirimlerinin içeriğini analiz etmektir. Böylece Türk üniversite kütüphanelerinin misyon bildirimi oluşturma stratejileri analiz edilebilecek ve kendilerine ne tür roller ve işlevler yükledikleri anlaşılabilecektir. Bu kapsamda Web sitelerinde misyon bildirimi olan 139 üniversite kütüphanesi çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Oluşturulan kapsamlı temalar çerçevesinde misyon bildirimi ifadelerinin içeriği analiz edilmiştir. Sonuçta misyon bildirimlerinde yer alan 21 farklı temaya ulaşılmış olup gerekli görülen durumlarda bazı temaların alt temalarına da yer verilmiştir. En sık karşılaşılan temalar; eğitim rolü, kullanıcı, ilke ve değerler, kaynak, kaynaklara erişim, araştırma rolü, odak noktası, hizmet, teknolojik rol olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu bağlamda öneri olarak ilgili konuda daha çok araştırma yapılmasının önemine dikkat çekilmektedir.
Bilseniz Ne Belirsiz Şeylerdi”: Onat Kutlar’ın “Kediler” Öyküsü
Authors: KARAHAN Ali
Published: June 2023

Onat Kutlar’ın da içinde bulunduğu 50 kuşağı, Türk öyküsünde modernist yaklaşımın başlangıcını oluşturur. Bu kuşağa mensup öykücüler, metinlerini varoluşçuluk, sürrealizm ve/veya büyülü gerçekçilik gibi modernizm kaynaklı eğilimlerin etkisinde yayımlamaya başlar. Ayrıca kuşak yazarları, Kafka ve onun gerçekliği eğip büken ve Kafkaesk adı verilen tarzını öykülerinde dener. Bu tarz ve eğilimler, anlatılmak istenileni okuyucuya daha çarpıcı ve alışılmışın dışında olarak yansıtmak için seçilir. Onat Kutlar ise gerçeküstü söylemi bir adım öteye taşıyarak öykülerinde büyülü bir atmosfer yaratır. Özellikle ilk kitabı olan ve yirmi yaş verimini yansıtan İshak’taki dokuz öyküsünde büyülü/masalsı bir hale oluşturarak, bunalan, kaçış arzusu taşıyan ve hayatın tekdüzeliğinden sıyrılma hedefindeki alelade insanların yaşam seyrini soyut dokunuşlarla anlatır. Öykülerde yer yer absürtlük vardır ve çok anlamlılık kurgunun yapısını oluşturur. Ayrıca hayvanları kişileştirerek gerçeküstü duruma getiren Kutlar, kurguyu çevreleyen dış mekânın psikolojik yüklemlerini kullanmaya da özen gösterir. Bu makalede, 50 kuşağı Türk öykücülüğünün genel hüviyetinden bahsedilip Onat Kutlar’ın öykü anlayışı üzerinde durulduktan sonra “Kediler”deki gerçeği boyutlandıran/gerçeküstü ögeler, varoluşçu izlekler, kırılma noktalarındaki ve normali deneyimleyen kişiler, ruhu kuşatıcı mekân, özgün semboller ve mücadele hâlindeki karşıtlıklar irdelenecektir.
Features of the fracture of refractory linings depending on the size of equipment
Authors: Grigoriev A. S. , Danilchenko S. V. , Zabolotsky A. V. , Migashkin A. O. , Turchin M. Yu. , Khadyev V. T.
Published: June 2023

Using computer simulation, we studied the influence of the size factor on cracking in refractory linings by the example of steel-pouring ladles of ferrous metallurgy. The stress-strain state of the linings was analyzed at the macroscopic scale without taking into account their discrete structure (individual bricks) and the microstructure of the refractory material. We revealed that the maximum thermally and mechanically induced stresses in the linings are confined to certain regions associated with the design features of the equipment. Due to the distribution of mechanical loads and heat transfer features that regions become macroscopic stress concentrators. However, for small equipment size, these maxima are not sufficiently pronounced, and the stress fields formed by different stress concentrators overlap. Apparently, this is the reason for the relatively chaotic arrangement of cracks in the lining. In large equipment, the stress fields of «construction conditioned» concentrators do not overlap due to the large distance between them. The stresses in these concentrators exceed the background values in the surrounding regions of the lining by an order of magnitude or more. This determines the high probability of the formation of a characteristic fracture pattern with cracking in the vicinity of «construction conditioned» stress concentrators.
Effects of sintering temperature on the characteristics of aluminum oxide ceramics obtained without pressure using sintering additives of the Al2O3‒SiO2‒CaO system
Authors: Ding Donghai , Guan Yue , Xiao Guoqing , Mao Zhaoyuan , Shi Xiaoqi , Gao Kaiqiang , Chong Xiaochuan , Luo Jiyuan , Lei Changkun
Published: June 2023

The alumina ceramics with high compressive  strength were prepared by pressureless sintering, and the kaolinite and calcium carbonate were added as Al2O3‒SiO2‒CaO sintering additives. The effects  of  sintering  temperature on the volume shrinkage, bulk density, water absorption and compressive strength of the alumina ceramics were studied. The phase composition, crystal cell parameters, average grain size and microstructure of the ceramic were analyzed by XRD, SEM  and  EDS.  The  results  show  that the lattice tends to packed with the increase of sintering temperature. The bonding between grains is the most compact after sintering at 1700 ℃. The volume shrinkage increases with the increase of sintering temperature. The water absorption of alumina ceramics after sintering at 1700 °С reaches the minimum value of 0,06 %. The bulk density and compressive strength increase first and then decrease with the increase of sintering temperature. At 1700 ℃, optimized mechanical properties of alumina ceramics is obtained, with a bulk density  of  3,80  g/cm3 and a compressive strength of 1323 MPa. Ill. 10. Ref. 41. Tab. 4.
Physical and mechanical characteristics of refractories for the vitrification furnace of highly active waste
Authors: Kashcheev I. D. , Zemlyanoi K. G. , Kozlov P. V. , Remizov M. B. , Polyakov E. V. , Dement’eva I. I. , Mal’tsev A. A. , Sukhinin P. I.
Published: June 2023

The results of experimental measurements of mechanical and physical characteristics of refractory materials are presented: TCLE, thermal conductivity, heat capacity, dynamic and static modulus of elasticity. The study was carried out to select the material for the manufacture of the vault of a glass furnace for curing radioactive waste. It is shown that the materials of the MKRV-53 and AZS- 60SB brands are superior in their characteristics to the material of the BMKrF brand. The obtained results are used for mathematical modeling of the operating modes of the electric furnace arch. Ill. 3. Ref. 7. Tab. 7.
Material distribution in the channel heightin critical regimes of vertical two-phase flows
Authors: Barsky E.
Published: June 2023

Many problems arising at the development of a mathematical model of critical regimes of two-phase flows are connected with the necessary account for differently directed motion of particles at all levels of the channel simultaneously. These problems were solved by developing a discrete-stationary model  of  the  process.  Recurrent  equations  allowing  us to determine solid phase distribution both in ordinary conditions and in optimal separation regimes were derived and solved. Ill. 1. Ref. 3.
CALCULATION OF FRACTURE INITIATION DIRECTION IN PERFORATED WELL
Authors: Fedorov A.I. , Mulyukov D.R.
Published: June 2023

The work considers the issue of initiating the fracture and its direction in the formation during the hydraulic fracturing operation during the development of the field. Based on the analytical decision on the stress state of the cylindrical channel in the loaded medium, an algorithm is built to calculate the direction of fracture initiation in the case of a well with a set of perforations. The algorithm considers two acceptable scenarios: the fracture can be initiated either by fracturing the wellbore or by fracturing one or more perforations. In addition to the direction of fracture formation, the algorithm allows you to calculate the formation pressure, as well as the final closing pressure of the frac crack. The work also analyzed the effect of wellbore direction on fracture parameters in several different versions of well geometry with perforation channels. The calculations show a significant effect of wellbore direction as well as Poisson ratio on the result of wellbore rupture. The contrast of the main stress tensor components transverse to the well axis also has a significant impact on the direction of fracture initiation. The developed method allows you to determine the direction of the frac fracture for combinations of wellbore trajectories and perforations. The final configuration of the perforation channels has some uncertainty about the specific direction of the channels, since in practice control of the direction of the device is rarely used. To reduce the risks of incorrect assessment of rupture parameters, the algorithm is supplemented with a sensitivity analysis to the direction of the perforation channel system. The algorithm is implemented as a separate Python program module.
CAUSES OF DAMAGE TO PROCESS PIPELINES OF DELAYED COKING UNITS AND MEASURES TO PREVENT THEM
Authors: Badin Yu.A. , Budaragin M.V. , Kiselev A.N.
Published: June 2023

The article provides a calculated justification for the occurrence of damage to process pipelines of delayed coking plants based on checking the strength conditions. Using the software package of finite element analysis ANSYS, based on estimates of temperature deformations of pipelines and coke drums, the calculation of the stress-strain state of pipeline elements is carried out. The results of computational studies indicate the types and locations of damage and show the possibility of preventing damage due to local strengthening of elements of pipelines with an increase in wall thickness. Based on the results obtained, reconstruction measures are proposed in order to prevent damage.
SHELL-AND-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER WITH VARIABLE VAPORLIQUID RATIO FOR NATURAL GAS PROCESSING PLANTS WITH DEEP EXTRACTION OF C2+ HYDROCARBONS
Authors: Kurochkin A.V. , Chirkova A.G. , Usmanova A.R. , Akulov S.V. , Boldyreva E.N.
Published: June 2023

Due to the limited quantitiesand high cost of energy resources, the task of reducing their consumption at existing gas processing plants is crucial. One of the methods to save energy is to optimize the distribution of heat flows at a process unit. The most energy-consuming unit in natural gas processing plants isademethanizer, so the decision to optimize the operation of this unit is practical.To this end, the article discusses the existing options of layout for the stripping section of the unstabilized gas condensatedemethanizer at natural gas processing plants with deep extraction of C2+hydrocarbons.The peculiarities of equipment layout for the stripping section of the demethanizer in all the considered options have been studied in detail. The positive and negative sides of each option have been revealed.A proprietary design is proposed for a shell-and-tube heat exchanger with a phase interface that performs the function of a stripping section for the demethanizer. A comparative analysis of using a horizontal thermosyphon evaporator and a shell-and-tube heat exchanger with a variable vapor-liquid ratio under the same operating conditions is given. As a result, it was revealed that the total weight of equipment and overall dimensions of the steel structure in the first option are greater than in the second one. It is established that the latter solution will simplify the layout of the demethanizer unit and improve the process performance of the plant, providing an advantage over the existing technology solutions. Besides, the design of this equipment makes it possible to use it in gas processing plants with low-temperature processing of natural gas.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE METHODOLOGY FOR MODELING THE PERMEABILITY CUBE TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE HETEROGENEITY OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE PORE SPACE OF THE PAY ZONES OF THE SOUTH TATAR ARCH
Authors: Bakhtizin R.N. , Lutfullin A.A. , Makhmutov A.A.
Published: June 2023

This article analyzed the results of laboratory studies of the core of the terrigenous Devonian of one of the oil fields of the South Tatar Arch. It is shown that the studied productive deposits have a complex geological structure. Therefore, when constructing a three-dimensional geological-hydrodynamic model, it was proposed to use the FZI parameter and the coefficients of relative and volumetric clay content. Based on the FZI parameter, four conditional groups of reservoirs characterized by certain ranges of changes in geological properties were identified within the studied productive deposits. Further, for each conditional group of reservoirs, an independent correlation of permeability and porosity coefficients was built. To use the results of detailed geological structure, this article proposes a new methodology for modeling the permeability cube, taking into account the heterogeneity of the structure of the pore space and the distribution of relative shale. The results of the permeability cube according to the proposed method are compared with the results of the permeability cube according to the traditional method. This comparison showed that using the proposed new method, not only the distribution of the permeability coefficient within the studied volume was clarified, but also the average value increased from 253.6 to 421.9 mD. It has been shown that using a new method of modeling the permeability cube, there is a better convergence with the historical data on the development of the object under study. Based on the results of the adaptation of the 3D hydrodynamic model, a detailed analysis of the current state of development and development of reserves as of the date of study was carried out. It was noted that the use of this new method makes it possible to increase the reliability of the forecast and estimate of the distribution of residual mobile oil reserves in threedimensional geological and hydrodynamic modeling.
INHIBITION OF PARTICLE MIGRATION: A KEY FACTOR IN INTENSIFYING INFLOW FROM THE VALANGINO RESERVOIRS
Authors: Grigoryev B.V. , Buravtsov A.S. , Vernigora D.E.
Published: June 2023

A group of Valazhin formations, located in Russia’s Arctic region, makes up highly productive oil, gas and condensate fields, which generally do not require any flow stimulation technologies at the initial stages of their development. However, their development history has shown that the wells’ productivity index decreases over time. The reasons for the increase in the skin factor had remained disputable for a long time before they were finally identified while optimizing flow stimulation fluids. One should keep in mind the extreme reactivity of mud acid systems, which may cause a decrease in the productivity of the formations treated with them, unless sufficient study is done. The highly sensitive formations in these fields require careful attention to the study of acid systems, which should be done on core samples, since the formations have a heterogeneous lithological structure and reservoir properties. These formations also demonstrate significant facies variation, interlayering of different thickness and pinching-out. Seven productive formations are distinguished within the horizon, separated by shale layers up to 5–7 meters thick. This paper is devoted to the discovery of factors that reduce the filtration properties of the formation after acid treatments with various types of acid compositions and urges the oil and gas community to pay attention to the importance of full range of laboratory studies prior to acid system implementation. The paper describes methods for preventing the precipitation of insoluble chemical compounds and preventing the occurrence of migration of fines and suspended particles after acid treatments. The optimal acid composition was selected for treating the near-wellbore formation zone based on laboratory experiments. And two treatments were performed in oil wells with increase in productivity index in 3 times and above.
Riesgo político, seguridad y geopolítica: América Latina y la competencia estratégica Estados Unidos-China
Authors: Carbajal-Glass Fausto
Published: June 2023

El objetivo del presente artículo es explorar las implicaciones que la competencia estratégica global entre Estados Unidos y China puede tener –y ya está teniendo– en América Latina y el Caribe, región que, por razones económico-comerciales, político-diplomáticas y tecnológicas se encuentra en medio de un gran pulso por el poder global. Desde un enfoque integrador, transdisciplinario y estratégico, se analizan las ramificaciones de la rivalidad entre Estados Unidos y China en el hemisferio occidental. Se presentan casos de estudio que permiten visibilizar las implicaciones de dicho fenómeno, lo que abona a la producción de conocimiento generalizable y a la identificación de patrones en la región de América Latina y el Caribe. Se concluye que la competencia estratégica global entre Washington y Beijing está alimentando, voluntaria o involuntariamente, dinámicas preexistentes de inestabilidad política, conflictividad social y violencia armada en países de América Latina y el Caribe.
China y Estados Unidos: antagonismos y liderazgos en el ciberespacio frente a América Latina
Authors: Aguilar-Antonio Juan-Manuel
Published: June 2023

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo mostrar al ciberespacio como el quinto dominio de la política internacional en el que la República Popular China y Estados Unidos construyen ciberpoder, con capacidad de influir en el desarrollo de las capacidades cibernéticas de América Latina. El texto se divide en siete secciones. En la primera se presenta la trascendencia del ciberespacio en la seguridad internacional. En la segunda, conceptos clave para el análisis del dominio desde las ciencias sociales. En la tercera se analizan las categorías de hard power, soft power y smart power. En la cuarta se describen índices internacionales para medir el ciberpoder y las capacidades cibernéticas. En la quinta, el método de análisis comparativo aplicado al estudio. En la sexta se compara el ciberpoder de China con el de Estados Unidos. En la séptima se analizan las asimetrías de América Latina y se identifican áreas de influencia y cooperación en la región. Se concluye que Estados Unidos es ejemplo de política nacional y estructura organizacional en ciberseguridad para América Latina, mientras que China es referente de recursos tecnológicos, con el potencial de penetrar en la estrategia económica de la región.
La cooperación entre Ecuador y China en tecnologías de seguridad: el caso del ECU 911
Authors: Morena-Alvarez Carla , Vila-Seoane Maximiliano
Published: June 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo evidenciar que el Sistema Integrado de Seguridad (SIS) ECU 911, implementado en Ecuador, es el resultado de una adecuación socio-técnica, cuyo diseño, implementación y decaimiento han estado influenciados por las alineaciones de política exterior de los distintos gobiernos del país. Se recurre a dos perspectivas teóricas provenientes de distintos campos del conocimiento, cuya complementariedad clarifica el análisis: por un lado, los estudios internacionales y por el otro, los estudios sociales de la ciencia y la tecnología. La información analizada se obtuvo de entrevistas en profundidad con actores clave vinculados a la iniciativa, además del uso de material primario y secundario sobre el caso. Los datos muestran que, si bien gran parte de las tecnologías empleadas en el ECU 911 han sido adquiridas en China, hubo un proceso de adecuación a las necesidades locales específicas, desde el diseño del proyecto, liderado por las autoridades de turno. Por ende, resultan infundadas las críticas que sostienen que la iniciativa representa la imposición de un modelo de vigilancia autoritario, por parte de China.
Representaciones de China entre estudiantes chilenos de posgrado en negocios (2018-2022)
Authors: Labarca Claudia , Montt-Strabucchi María
Published: June 2023

Este artículo explora las formas en las que se representa a China en Chile a través de un caso de estudio: 71 estudiantes de un posgrado en negocios, entre 2018 y 2022. A partir de una adaptación de la metodología DAST, se les pidió a los participantes que dibujaran China, sin más instrucciones, lo que permitió identificar las principales representaciones sobre ese país de estudiantes chilenos de un posgrado en negocios. Los resultados muestran que los estudiantes representan a China desde dimensiones históricas tradicionales. Pese al creciente y más amplio intercambio económico entre ambos países, prevalecen las ideas esencialistas de China como otro, formuladas desde una dimensión de mercado.
La presencia económica de China en Sudamérica: implicaciones para las dinámicas de cooperación intrarregional
Authors: Gonzalez-Jauregui Juliana , Tussie Diana
Published: June 2023

En este artículo se analiza la presencia económica china en Sudamérica en el marco de la Iniciativa de la Franja y la Ruta (IFyR) y más allá de ella, así como las implicaciones para las dinámicas de cooperación intrarregional, en un contexto de disputa estratégica entre China y Estados Unidos. Con un abordaje teórico-metodológico de la Economía Política Internacional, se busca comprender los procesos de cambio estructural y sus constricciones y/o posibilidades para los actores sociales. Se identifican los actores más relevantes y las interacciones entre los niveles doméstico, subregional y global de análisis. Se realiza un estudio de caso específico. En particular, se analiza cómo evolucionó la presencia de múltiples actores chinos en la subregión mediante proyectos digitales, energéticos y de logística y transporte, antes y luego de la invitación a América Latina a ser parte de la IFyR. Se explica cómo la presencia china se materializa a partir de la “creación de geografía”. El análisis incluye las reacciones de Estados Unidos y las implicaciones de estas pujas para las dinámicas intrarregionales en Sudamérica. En las conclusiones se reflexiona acerca de cómo la presencia china modifica intereses y preferencias, e influye en los planos doméstico y global, y de qué manera contribuye a reconfigurar las dinámicas de cooperación sudamericana.
Sabouroud’s Dextrose Agar v1
Authors: Gladfelter Amy
Published: June 2023

This media is used to determine lipid dependence of Malassezia species.
The effect of the application of Kinesio Tape on pain relief in musculoskeletal disorders
Authors: Remić Dinko , Bojičić Samir , Mačak Hadžiomerović Amra , Jaganjac Amila , Kaljić Eldad , Pleho Dženan , Katana Bakir
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common in men and women of all ages in all sociodemographic strata of society. Pain and functional limitations caused by MSDs severely limit independence and quality of life and interfere with an individual’s ability to participate in family and social life and work. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the Kinesio Tape (KT) technique on pain intensity in patients with MSDs of the upper and/or lower extremities before, during, and after therapeutic treatment.
Methods: The study involved 123 patients of both sexes and all ages diagnosed with MSDs of the upper and/or lower extremities. Patients were randomly divided into two groups, a control group and an experimental group. The control group received the standard therapy protocol for MSDs, while the experimental group received the standard therapy protocol for MSDs plus the KT technique on the treated segment. The brief pain inventory was used to assess pain intensity. Both groups of participants were tested with the research instruments at baseline, during and after therapeutic treatment.
Results: The ability to walk due to pain was significantly less impaired in the control group than in participants in the experimental group, in whom pain significantly impeded walking (p < 0.001). Normal walking was significantly more impaired in the experimental group than in the control group (p = 0.001). Pain significantly impaired relationships with others in the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Subjects in the experimental group showed a significant decrease in pain in all areas after therapeutic treatment with KT compared to subjects in the control group.
The dissimilar in the similar: mimesis and reading in Walter Benjamin
Authors: García-Elizondo Eduardo
Published: June 2023

In this paper, we delimit the moments in which, in “Doctrine of the Similar” and in “On the Mimetic Faculty”, reading and Sprache (speech, language, language) are inseparably linked to the category of “non-sensuous similarities.” In this conception, the analogical-proportional representation of traditional mimesis is dislocated by a rhetorical conception of symbolic experiences given by different semiotic forms. Moreover, the idealist ground of the symbolic is relocated in the specific area of language, in which the perception of similarities is mediated by the instance of reading under the predominance of the dissimilar. Our fundamental purpose resides in exposing how this production of similarities, in contrast to those of the relational schematism of classical logicism and with the ground of idealistic determination of Kantian aesthetics, shows its paradoxical grounds in the mimetic reading.
Sexual Orientation Discrimination and Autonomy of Religious Groups in the Inter-American Case Law
Authors: Arlettaz Fernando
Published: June 2023

Religious freedom encompasses the right of religious groups to define the tenets of their faith andto organise themselves according to these tenets, without arbitrary State interference. However, the limitsof religious groups’ autonomy are controversial, especially in those cases where the exercise of religiousautonomy seems to be at odds with non-discrimination standards. The Inter-American Court of HumanRights has adopted many decisions on sexual orientation discrimination, but its case law on religiousfreedom is much scarcer. The two issues converged in the recent decision Pavez Pavez v Chile, in which theCourt set the limits of the autonomy of religious groups when confronted with non-discrimination standards.
Assessing the Effectiveness of the National Human Rights Commission, India, vis-à-vis the Paris Principles Relating to the Status of National Human Rights Institutions
Authors: Kaundal Ruchita , Shanthakumar Sanjeevi
Published: June 2023

National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) play an important role in monitoring and promoting international human rights norms in a country. However, in order to function as an effective NHRI, they must adhere to the “Paris Principles” of 1993. In 2023 the Indian NHRI prepares to renew its ’A’ grade accreditation. This offers an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of the institution in light of the aforementioned Principles. In doing so the authors address both the limitations that hinder the NHRI’s performance and the remedies. Notably, the role of “District Human Rights Courts”, in supporting the NHRI in enhancing its effectiveness.
Strengthening Social Ties While Walking the Neighbourhood?
Authors: Glover Troy D. , Moyer Luke , Todd Joe , Graham Taryn
Published: June 2023

Social connectedness among neighbours impacts health and well-being, especially during stressful life events like a pandemic. An activity such as neighbourhood walking enables urban inhabitants to engage in incidental sociability and acts of “neighbouring”—that is, authentic social interactions with neighbours—to potentially bolster the social fabric of neighbourhoods and strengthen relationships. With the potential of neighbourhood walking in mind, this article investigates how everyday encounters while engaged in routine neighbourhood walks strengthen and/or weaken social ties among neighbours. To this end, the article draws on three sources of qualitative data from neighbourhood walkers in Southwestern Ontario, Canada: (a) “walking diaries” in which participants took note of their walking routes, the people they observed on their walks, and other details of their walking experiences; (b) maps of their neighbourhoods that outlined the boundaries of their self-identified neighbourhoods, their routine walking routes, and the people they recognized during their neighbourhood walks; and (c) one-on-one interviews during which participants provided crucial context and meaning to the maps and their walking experiences. The findings provide evidence of how interactions among inhabitants, while engaged in neighbourhood walking, help generate greater social connectedness.
First Report of Root-Knot Nematode Meloidogyne hapla (Chitwood, 1949) (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae) on Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nym. ex A.W. Hill) in Türkiye
Authors: YILMAZ Ayşenur , ÇAKMAK Taylan , GÖZEL Uğur
Published: June 2023

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is an important culinary herb originated from the Mediterranean basin, where it still can be found in wild forms, and is taxonomically positioned in the Apiaceae family. In Turkey, it is cultivated extensively in the Mediterranean and Aegean Regions, and in the Marmara Region. There are several diseases and pests affecting the yield and quality in the parsley cultivated areas. Root-knot nematodes are among the most important pests in winter crop production with the ability of a wide host plant range. Root-knot nematodes weaken the parsley plant, causing significant quality losses, and showing signs of stunting and yellowing of the leaves. In this study, parsley plants with typical symptoms of root-knot nematodes were detected in surveys conducted in Çanakkale province, Türkiye. Pure cultures of the root-knot nematode obtained from the roots of parsley were identified up to the species level. Species identification and diagnosis were made by morphological and morphometrical measurements from second-stage juveniles and female individuals obtained from pure cultures. As a result, Meloidogyne hapla was detected first time on parsley plants in Türkiye.
Magnetic resonance imaging features of parotid mucoepidermoid carcinoma: a retrospective analysis
Authors: Ravishankar Dev , Sunil Devika
Published: May 2023

Background: Parotid mucoepidermoid carcinoma (P-MEC) is the most common of malignant salivary gland tumors and its accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial for better management and prognostication. This becomes even more critical because in most cases P-MEC is difficult to distinguish from other common benign parotid lesions including abscess both clinically and radiologicall, but where management is entirely different. MRI could prove a vital cog in the wheel in this whole endeavor. This study aims to analyse the various MRI features in parotid mucoepidermoid carcinoma and the control group of non-MEC benign parotid masses which will aid in better distinguish between the two entities thereby coming to a confident diagnosis which will aid in management planning and better prognosis.
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Sree Uthradom Thirunal Academy of Medical Science (SUTAMS), Thiruvananthapuram, India from July 2021 to July 2022 after obtaining Institutional Ethical committee approval. An informed consent was obtained from all patients before conduct of MRI imaging. The various MRI findings was applied in 60 patients in age bracket of 45-90 yrs with HPE proven parotid gland tumors. The cohort was divided into 2 groups: MEC (n=30) and non–MEC (n=30) as a control group.
Results: Logistic regression analysis identified presence of cystic component (p<0.001), T1 hypointense signal (p<0.001), T2 hyperintense signal (p<0.001), heterogeneous post contrast enhancement (p<0.001) and perineural invasion (p=0.002) as characteristic MRI features of parotid MEC that aided in its accurate distinction from other non-MEC lesions of parotid.
Conclusions: MRI can be a valuable tool for reliably distinguishing parotid mucoepidermoid from other parotid lesions.
Hygiene behaviors and nutritional status of children living in orphanages in Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Mohammad Shamsal , M. Yahya Fazle Siddique , Ashraf M. Mahfuz , Hossain Mohammad Iqbal
Published: June 2023

Background: Malnutrition is considered a complicated public health issue and depends on multiple factors. Hygienic behavior is related to orphan children’s growth, nutritional outcomes, and sound health.  The study’s aim was to assess the hygiene behaviors and nutritional status of orphan students in Bangladesh.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted in three orphanage centers. A total of 120 respondents were interviewed. A descriptive analysis of the collected data was performed.
Results: The monthly mean and median expenditure of orphans was 2000±475 BDT (20$). The number of toilets and waiting time for the orphan to use them are closely associated (χ2= 33.38; Cramer’s V=0.44, df=13; Sig; p<0.001). On average, an orphan waits 32.20 minutes to use the toilet facility when they need it. Orphan family income and disposal of waste in the toilet of the orphan center are strongly associated (χ2=99.19; Cramer’s V=0.49, df=39; Sig; p<0.001). There was a significant association between attending toilet-related hygiene and types of diseases. Hair fall, muscle wasting, fever, and xerosis of the skin were common diseases among orphans. Types of diseases orphans and schedule for the dietary chart are strongly associated (χ2=23.35; Cramer’s V=0.37, df=24; Sig; p<0.001).
Conclusions: Integrated approach is required to counter the extent of malnutrition among orphans. Teachers of orphanages should receive proper training so that they are able to take care of the physical and mental health of the orphan children.
Determining the factors affecting attitudes towards family planning among university students
Authors: Gür Boz Arife , Uysal Toraman Aynur
Published: June 2023

Background: Within the scope of reproductive health, family planning services play a key role in gender equality and empowerment of women. It is considered a human right to have access to these services. The literature has no study aimed at determining the impact of sociodemographic characteristics and gender roles of young people on their family planning attitudes. In Turkiye where the impacts of the patriarchal structure continue to be seen, studies on family planning are only conducted with married people or women.
Methods: The sample of the descriptive correlational study comprised 1288 students receiving education in undergraduate programs in a university in Turkiye. In collection of the study data, the researchers used the Student Identification Form, the Gender Roles Attitude Scale and the Family Planning Attitude Scale. In order to determine the independent factors affecting attitudes towards family planning among the students, the researchers created a linear regression model.
Results: Examining the Beta coefficient of the regression model used, the gender, faculty and grade of the students and their gender roles scores affected their attitudes towards family planning in a positive direction (F=40.097, p<0.005). Ordering the degree of independent variables to affect the attitudes towards family planning in the regression model according to the Beta coefficient, the independent variable that most affected the attitudes towards family planning was gender roles attitude.
Conclusions: The study revealed that the gender roles attitude affected the family planning attitude.
Burden of undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension and its associated factors among rural populations in South Andaman Islands, India
Authors: Ramu Manjunatha , Fatema Ambreen , Ghosal S. R. , Biji Suma , Saida K. , Mandal Alok
Published: June 2023

Background: Elevated BP is an important risk factor of cardiovascular diseases; undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension is a dangerous situation where target organ damage can occur leading morbidity and mortality in apparently healthy individuals. Therefore, with an aim to study the burden of undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension, this study with a cross sectional study design is undertaken in rural areas of South Andaman Islands.
Methods: A community based cross sectional study. A total of 405 participants (Men: 175, Women: 230) were involved, mean age 48.36±15.16 years (Men: 50.69±16.01 years, Women: 46.58±14.26 years).
Results: 30.4% of the participants reported that they are known hypertensives, and out of them only 63.41% were on regular treatment. 17.8% of the participants were first time diagnosed with hypertension during this study. Overall, 48.1% of participants are having hypertension (known hypertensives±newly diagnosed hypertensives), and only 63.20% of them know their status on hypertension. A large proportion are in Pre-hypertension status (52.04%).
Conclusions: Almost half of the population are having burden of hypertension, and nearly 1/3rd of them do not know that they have hypertension; and among those who know the status, only 2/3rd of them are on regular treatment; and a large proportion of population is in pre-hypertension. We need to undertake rigorous efforts to unmask, diagnose and treat hypertension in the community.
Perception of medical student about community medicine as subject in Government Medical College Bhavnagar, Western India
Authors: Trivedi Bansi , Suthar Nilkanth , Pandya Shailen
Published: June 2023

The primary goal of teaching community medicine (CM) to medical students is to educate them to practice as community and first-level physicians. Correct attitude and interest toward subject are necessary to gain knowledge and skill for future medical practice. Objectives were to explore the perception of medical students regarding knowledge of subject and willingness to take subjects as future carrier. The study was conducted during the march 2022 involving final year student and interns of government medical college Bhavnagar. Ten in depth interviews of study subjects were taken. Saturation of responses was achieved after eight interviews additional 2 interviews taken to confirm the saturation. All interviews were audio-recorded after obtaining written informed consent, transcribed and analyzed in form of codes and categories. Student perceive health promotion, Research, Health education, early detection of disease were main domains. They refuse to take CM subjects as their carrier. With a dream to become a famous and earning doctor, they do not want CM subject. There is need of clinical exposure and awareness regarding future scope of subjects among students. Future study can evaluate impact of such interventions on medial students.
Tobacco and its negative impact: a case report
Authors: P. M. Arumugam
Published: June 2023

One of the most valuable possessions one may have is good health. Nowadays, it is acknowledged that oral health and general health go hand in hand. Oral health can be characterized as a level of wellness for the mouth and associated tissues that enable someone to eat, speak, and interact socially without experiencing any active illness, discomfort, or embarrassment and that adds to overall well-being. Because of their widespread occurrence and major social impact, oral illnesses might be categorized as a public health issue. One strategy for the management of complicated health disorders is multidisciplinary collaborative care, which includes care coordination among clinicians. This case presentation describes a collaborative effort between healthcare providers and a patient enrolled in a tobacco cessation clinic. This is a case of a smoker aged 57 years, who started reducing cigarettes and had quit smoking 6 months prior based on the health belief model but his improvement in quality of life was not significant.
Palm oil cultivation in Meghalaya: a health and environmental perspective
Authors: Lyngdoh Markordor , Lyngdoh Daiahunlang , Sundaram Shanthosh P.
Published: June 2023

Palm oil cultivation has long been an ongoing controversy in regards to the threat that it poses to the environment. Countries like Indonesia and Malaysia account for the largest share of the world’s palm oil production. The economic benefit that this has bring to these two nations is enormous. However, this is not without consequences. Forests have been destroyed and raging forest fires have claimed the lives of many people. Air and water pollution have threatened the lives of many living beings especially endangered species. Palm oil cultivation also cause occupational health hazards to its many workers. The central government is appealing to many states including Meghalaya to take up palm oil cultivation in order to make the country self-reliant. Many environmentalists are opposed to this move and with good reason. It is therefore imperative to understand the perils of palm oil cultivation in a heavily forested state like Meghalaya not only to the environment but also the health of its citizens as a whole.
A Method for Applying Questioning Strategies for Self-reflection to Supplement Value Clarification Theory
Authors:   The Korea Association of Yeolin Education, Kim yuran
Published: June 2023

This study proposed a method of applying self-reflection questions to the process of valuing the value clarification theory in order to supplement the problems of the value clarification theory and to seek a method of value education that can consider the social relational aspect. The value clarification theory has the advantage of allowing learners to freely form values, but it has limitations in that they can make self-centered value judgments because it overemphasizes individual learners' value choices. Human beings engage in relationships with others as beings in the world. If one only consider their own point of view in various value conflict situations, one may be limited in growing into a person who lives together with others in society. In order to compensate for these shortcomings, this study focused on the concept of self-reflection to understand others based on a correct self-awareness and explored ways to utilize self-reflection through self-awareness, discordance, and integration in class situations. Therefore, the content of self-reflection was composed in the form of an epilogue and applied to the process of valuing the theory of value clarification. It is expected that this work will ensure educational effectiveness by being used in various teaching and learning methods such as discussion, discussion, and writing.
Mediating Effects of Mindfulness in the Relationship Between Parenting Stress and Resilience of Parents with Adolescent Children
Authors:   The Korea Association of Yeolin Education, Kim Eunjae , Kim Janghoi
Published: June 2023

This study aims to identify the structural relationships between parenting stress, resilience, and mindfulness in parents with adolescent children, and to verify the mediating effect of mindfulness in the relationship between parenting stress and resilience. To this end, a survey was conducted among parents of adolescent children nationwide. A total of 412 people participated, and a total of 400 data points were analyzed using SPSS 23.0 and AMOS 23.0, excluding data that responded insincerely to the questionnaire. First, parenting stress directly affects resilience. Second, mindfulness was analyzed as mediating in the relationship between parenting stress and resilience. These results suggest the importance of parenting stress and mindfulness for resilience and the possibility of intervention through counseling. Based on the results of the study, it is possible to understand the structural relationship of variables that affect the resilience of parents with adolescent children, and the educational use of mindfulness that can be accessed in the field of parent counseling and education, its relevance with previous studies, and the implications and limitations of the study.
A randomised controlled study for the comparison of functional outcome of femoral tunnel fixation devices, aperture fixation by screw vs suspensory fixation by endo-button in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Authors: Mahawar Sanjeev , Prajapati Paras , Bansal Vishal , Tiwari Ashish , Bagga Mani
Published: May 2023

: The goal of this study was to compare suspensory and aperture fixation methods for restoring soft tissue allografts in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

: 30 patients were chosen and randomly allocated to one of two experimental groups, suspensory fixation or aperture fixation, following the completion of a prospective analysis, permission from the institutional review board, and patient agreement. All of the patients underwent ACL reconstruction surgery using soft tissue allografts made of hamstring tendon. The procedures were either (1) femoral and tibial fixation with a femoral cannulated interference screw and a tibial cannulated interference screw (aperture) or (2) femoral cortical buttons (suspensory) and a tibial cannulated interference screw. The subjective anterior drawer test analysis and changes in the International Knee Documentation Committee knee examination rating were employed as end measures.

: All of the patients who had received treatment (100%) had successfully completed a clinical assessment at the 1-month, 4-month, 8-month, and 12-month follow-ups. Out of the 30 patients who were included, 15 (50%) underwent suspensory fixation treatment and the other 15 (50%) underwent aperture fixation treatment. The primary outcome measure—AP stability at 25 degrees of knee flexion—did not differ across groups at a 12-month follow-up. Also, at the 1-month and 4-month evaluations, secondary data revealed a statistically significant difference between the groups.

: Our data showed no meaningful differences in knee AP stability or other outcomes between ACL allograft reconstruction using aperture fixation and ACL allograft reconstruction utilising suspensory fixation at the 12-month mark, while aperture fixation performed better at the first and fourth months. One of our main outcome measures was the grading of knee anteroposterior (AP) stability (clinical judgments).

: Level II, lesser-quality randomised controlled trial with a follow-up of 1 year.
Comercio internacional para ingenieros
Authors: Arciniegas Ortiz Jaime Alfonso
Published: June 2023

El comercio internacional abarca desde términos básicos y comunes hasta el diseño y la ejecución de modelos matemáticos que dan soluciones eficientes que son la puerta para negociar en los nuevos mercados. En este sentido, el mundo, las organizaciones y las empresas buscan formar equipos de trabajo que diseñen, implementen y gestionen acciones que reduzcan los costos, aumenten la productividad e incrementen las ganancias en sus actividades económicas. En este libro se proporciona información y directrices necesarias para la ejecución de la exportación e importación de bienes o servicios entre las naciones, de manera que los profesionales, al tener claridad en los aspectos legales, normativos, operacionales, administrativos, estratégicos y funcionales estén en la capacidad de gestionar los métodos y las metodologías ya existentes en el mercado internacional, por medio de la optimización de los recursos físicos, humanos, económicos y tecnológicos dados por las empresas y los gobiernos, y el cumplimiento de la normatividad vigente para no recibir sanciones por la omisión o el incumplimiento de las reglas impartidas por las entidades y los organismos designados, lo cual genera pérdidas en vez de ganancias.