bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Examination of Research Conducted on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Science Education
Authors: Arıcı Faruk
Published: November 2024

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has been significantly driven by developments in machine learning and neural networks. As AI becomes increasingly pervasive, its applications are diversifying, with notable penetration in sectors such as health, education, social media, robotics, and entertainment. One area in which AI is being deployed is science education. The objective of this study is to examine the research that incorporates AI within the field of science education. By analysing trends in the reviewed studies, this research identifies the countries, institutions, journals and scholars that are the most prominent contributors to this field of enquiry. The findings suggest that the incorporation of artificial intelligence into science education is still in its infancy, with a paucity of widespread implementation. However, there is a discernible increase in the quantity of published works, with an emerging emphasis on the assessment of learning outcomes and the enhancement of academic performance. The findings indicate that the United States is the leading country in terms of publications related to AI in science education, accounting for 38% of the total contributions. Additionally, Türkiye has emerged as a notable contributor in this field, demonstrating a growing presence. The Journal of Science Education and Technology was identified as the preeminent journal publishing research on AI. Furthermore, the findings revealed that GPT was the most frequently utilised tool in this context. In light of these findings, it is recommended that future investigations into the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in science education employ a range of AI tools and explore the development of higher-order thinking skills.
Autismo e políticas públicas na Amazônia: o caso do Centro Especializado em Transtorno do Espectro Autista - CETEA como construção inclusiva
Authors: Helem Rocha  , Cibelly Figueiredo
Published: November 2024

Este estudo explora as políticas públicas para pessoas com Transtorno do Espectro Autista no estado do Pará, Amazônia brasileira, evidenciando o Centro Especializado em Transtorno do Espectro Autista – CETEA. O objetivo é entender como o governo estadual aplicou estratégias arquitetônicas para atender as especificidades desse grupo, sob a perspectiva da Neuroarquitetura. O estudo também busca fomentar a discussão sobre a importância das politicas públicas para autistas e suas famílias. Foi utilizada a metodologia qualitativa Procedimento de Investigação Etnográfica Rápida-PIER, que incluiu revisão bibliográfica sobre as políticas voltadas para autistas na região norte do Brasil, especialmente no Pará, sobre Neuroarquitetura e áreas interdisciplinares relacionadas. Além disso, foi realizada uma visita técnica ao CETEA para estudar a aplicação de diretrizes arquitetônicas propostas na literatura. Os resultados indicam que a criação dessa edificação assistencial vai além de uma construção que realiza tratamentos, haja vista que atende às singularidades do espectro autista e corrobora como modelo para a criação de centros públicos similares em outros estados. Desse modo, a pesquisa busca contribuir para a discussão sobre a relevância das construções assistenciais governamentais na vida de pessoas com TEA e da importância de projetos inclusivos e sensíveis às necessidades neurotípicas.
Development of a Three-Dimensional Inversion Program for Magnetotellurics Using Finite Volume and Adjoint State Method
Authors: Suzuki Atsushi
Published: November 2024

The finite volume method (FVM) is a kind of numerical analysis method that is simple and can take into account the topography as the finite element method (FEM). The adjoint state method (ASM) can easily and efficiently calculate the gradient vector of the objective function for the inversion. We developed a program to apply these methods to 3-D Magnetotelluric (MT) inversion and verified it using test models. In the forward modelling, it was confirmed that the program could perform analysis properly and efficiently considering topography and subsurface resistivity heterogeneity. Furthermore, we conducted the inversion using a synthetic open dataset and could reconstruct the true model of the dataset. The comparison with the previous work revealed that the computation time was comparable in spite of the fact that we calculated without MPI implementation, which the previous work used.
Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties and Nutritional Compo-sition of Portulaca Grown in the Arid Region of Kyzylorda, Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: Makangali Kadyrzhan , Tultabayeva Tamara , Zamaratskaia Galya , Konysbayeva Damilya , Tokysheva Gulzhan , Shoman Aruzhan , Kiyan Vladimir , Ospankulova Gulnazym , Amirkhan Akbota
Published: November 2024

This study evaluates the antioxidant properties and nutritional composition of Portulaca oleracea grown in the arid region of Kyzylorda, Republic of Kazakhstan, highlighting its potential as a natural antioxidant source. The antioxidant capacity of Portulaca was assessed using the Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) assay, yielding values of 43.5 ± 1.0 mg GAE/g dry weight, and DPPH radical scavenging activity, with a value of 83.77% at a concentration of 200 mcg/ml. Total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) were recorded at 16.88 ± 0.39 mg GAE/g and 26.33 ± 0.97 mg rutin/g, respectively. Additionally, Portulaca showed a significant omega-3 fatty acid content, with linolenic acid (C18:3) measured at 26.7 ± 2.1%. The plant is also abundant in essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C (20.06 ± 4.61 mg/100g), calcium (7656.16 ± 2663.69 mg/100g), and iron (5309.65 ± 1056.76 mg/100g). These findings support the suitability of Portulaca as a natural alternative to synthetic antioxidants in the food industry, suggesting its potential application in the development of functional foods and promoting further research into its diverse benefits.
Association of Physical Fitness and Diet with Body Weight in Austrian Adolescents
Authors: Drenowatz Clemens , Ferrari Gerson , Matolic Tena , Greier Maria do Carmo , Greier Klaus
Published: November 2024

Background/Objectives: Physical fitness and diet along with body weight are key determinants of health. Excess body weight, poor dietary choices, and low physical fitness, however, are becoming increasingly prevalent in adolescents. In order to develop adequate intervention strategies additional research on potential interaction effects of these entities is needed. Therefore, this study examined the combined association of physical fitness and diet with body weight in Austrian adolescents. Methods: A total of 164 (56% male) adolescents between 11 and 14 years of age completed the German Motor Test, which consists of 8 items that assess cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance and power, speed and agility, flexibility and balance, along with body weight and height measurements. Additionally, participants completed a standardized food frequency questionnaire. Results: Spearman correlation analyses showed an inverse association between physical fitness and processed foods consumption (rho = -0.25, p<0.01), while sweet consumption was positively associated with physical fitness (rho = 0.17, p=0.03). No significant interaction effects between diet and physical fitness on body weight were observed. However, both higher physical fitness and greater sweet consumption were associated with lower body weight (p<0.01). Conclusions: The present study emphasizes the independent and combined interactions of key correlates of health. It also suggests that high fitness may offset detrimental effects of poor dietary choices. In order to address potential health risks early in life and facilitate future health and well-being, it is important to monitor and control physical fitness, diet and body weight during adolescence.
Shocks and Stocks: Analyzing COVID-19’s Impact on the Global Oil Industry
Authors: Darayseh Musa , Khallaf Ashraf , Alotaibi Eid
Published: November 2024

The Oil and Gas sector, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and various other countries globally, constitutes a significant portion of the economy. Unquestionably, this sector has encountered substantial disruptions due to the widespread impact of the global pandemic. Government interventions led to a contraction in activities within the oil and gas sector, resulting in considerable financial setbacks for companies operating in these industries in affected countries. The noticeable decline in oil prices compelled oil and gas suppliers to implement cost-cutting measures to recover from the economic downturn. Furthermore, the heightened volatility in financial markets poses an additional threat to overall demand. The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on oil industry performance, with a focus on its effect on oil stock returns during the crisis. Findings reveal that, while there was minimal impact on cumulative abnormal returns following the initial COVID-19 events of December 29, 2019, and January 13, 2020, a sharp decline in oil stock prices emerged in response to subsequent events. This pattern suggests possible investor overreaction and provides valuable insights into behaviour within the oil sector during crisis periods.
Method of Identifying the Center of Gravity by Sight: Biomechanical Considerations of Two Types of Center of Gravitys
Authors: Arita Daisaku
Published: November 2024

The center of gravity line fixation method is a technique for visually identifying the center of gravity by narrowing the base of support and fixing the center of gravity line so that it does not move. In Experiment 1, 30 subjects were asked to identify their center of gravity using the center of gravity line fixation method to test the reproducibility of this technique. As a result, all subjects were able to identify the center of gravity. By the center of gravity line fixation method,the center of gravity was found to be located at a level slightly above the midpoint between the navel and the pit of the stomach. In addition, this center of gravity did not change position with changes in posture. This is not consistent with the location and characteristics of the current center of gravity. Therefore, we can say that this center of gravity is not the center of mass of the entire human body. In other words, it is a center of mass that cannot be measured by the current human form or mass. This suggests that humans may have acquired a center of mass before evolving into their current human form. Experiments 2, 3, 4 and 5 are a series of experiments using the center of gravity fixation method, and the subject is one identical male. In Experiment 2,3 and 4, proved that the center of gravity line fixation method can correctly identify the center of gravity. In Experiment 5, the center of gravity identified by the center of gravity line fixation method was found to be the center of gravity of the trunk of the body up to the mandibular condyle (Anterior to the external acoustic pore), humeral head, and greater trochanter of the femur. This suggests the possibility that the human center of gravity is the center of gravity prior to the acquisition of the head and limbs. The study of the center of gravity from now on needs to add not only physics but also life sciences. This paper will begin with an explanation of the center of gravity line fixation method. This explanation will be the experimental method as it is.
Gui Shao Di Huang Wan Promotes Angiogenesis and Regulates Oestrogen Receptor α
Authors: O'Cleirigh Rebecca
Published: November 2024

The formula Gui Shao Di Huang Wan (GSDW) is used frequently in Chinese Medicine to treat female infertility. This study aims to investigate some of the possible mechanisms of action of GSDW using in vitro bioassays of angiogenesis in Human Uterine Microvascular Endothelial Cells (HUVEC) and Human Uterine Microvascular Endothelial Cells (HUtMEC) and ovarian steroid receptor expression in a human endometrial cell line (Ishikawa). Aqueous extracts of GSDW and its component herbs were tested for pro-angiogenic activity using both HUVEC and HUtMEC 2D differentiation assays performed on Matrigel and effects on HUVEC proliferation using the MTT assay. Effects on the expression of Oestrogen Receptor α (ERα) and Progesterone Receptor β (PRβ) in Ishikawa cells were determined using immunoblotting. All analysed parameters of differentiation were increased by GSDW in both the HUVEC and HUtMEC mesh. Furthermore, measures of total length, segment number, junction number were affected by some but not all component herbs. The MTT assay showed an increase in proliferation of HUVECs at concentrations of GSDW between 0.68 and 5.47 µg/mL at 48 and 72 hours. In Ishikawa cells, down-regulation of ERα and up-regulation of PRβ was seen after 48 hours incubation with 4 of the 8 herbs in the formula. The findings in this study demonstrate that GSDW has the potential to affect key parameters (vascular, sex hormone receptor expression) in vitro. This offers a potential mechanism by which these herbs may enhance fertility through improved endometrial receptivity and pregnancy rates.
Separation of Magnesium and Lithium Ions Utilizing Layer-by-Layer Polyelectrolyte Modification of Polyacrylonitrile Hollow Fiber Porous Membranes
Authors: Koukoufilippou Danai , Liakos Ioannis L. , Pilatos George I. , Plakantonaki Niki , Banis Alexandros , Kanellopoulos Nikolaos K.
Published: November 2024

This study explores the Layer-by-Layer (LbL) modification of PAN hollow fibers for effective Mg2+/Li⁺ separation. It employs a Layer-by-Layer (LBL) method of surface modification using polyelectrolytes, specifically aiming to enhance ion selectivity and improve the efficiency of lithium extraction from brines or lithium battery wastes, which is critical for battery recycling and other industrial applications. The modification process involves coating the hydrolysed PAN fibers with alternating layers of positively charged such as poly(allylamine hydrochloride) (PAH), polyethyleneimine (PEI), or poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDADMAC) and negatively charged poly(styrene sulfonate) (PSS) to form polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs). This study evaluates the modified membranes in Mg2+ and Li⁺ salt solutions, demonstrating significant improvements in selectivity for Mg2+/Li⁺ separation. PAH was identified as the optimal positively charged polyelectrolyte. PAN hollow fibers modified with ten bilayers of PAH/PSS achieved rejection rates of 95.4% for Mg²⁺ ions and 34.8% for Li⁺ ions and permeance 0.39 LMH/bar. This highlights the potential of Layer-by-Layer (LbL) techniques in effectively addressing the challenges of ion separation across a variety of applications.
Green Human Resources Management and Green Performance. A Mediation -Moderation Mechanism of Green Innovation and Green Knowledge Sharing.
Authors: Makumbe William
Published: November 2024

As the ‘green version’ of Human Resources Management concept is under-explored, this investigation sought to examine the effect of intervening variables on the relationship between Green Human Resources Management (GHRM) and green performance in the SME sector. Drawing upon the Ability Motivation theory, this study examined green innovation as a mediator and green knowledge sharing as a moderator of the GHRM–green performance relationship. The study employed the partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyse 364 responses from senior managers in the SME sector in Zimbabwe. The empirical results confirmed that whilst GHRM had a profound impact on green performance, green innovation partially mediated the relationship between the two variables. Study results also established that green knowledge sharing positively moderated the relationship between GHRM and green innovation. This research signifies the effect of GHRM, green knowledge sharing, and green innovation on the SME's sustainability and environmental management performance. These results are important for managerial decision-making.
Studies of Applications of Cold Plasma Systems in Cancer Treatment: Mechanisms of Oxidant Stress and Pathway Signaling
Authors: Durán Martínez David , Valladares Mendez Adriana , Rivera Islas Jesus , Sánchez-Carranza Jessica Nayelli
Published: November 2024

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has gained attention as a non-invasive therapeutic option in oncology due to its selective cytotoxicity against cancer cells. CAP produces a complex mixture of reactive oxygen and nitro-gen species (RONS), which induce oxidative stress, leading to various forms of cell death, including apopto-sis, necrosis, autophagy, and ferroptosis. These mechanisms allow CAP to target cancer cells effectively while sparing healthy tissue, making it a versatile tool in cancer treatment. This review explores the molecular pathways modulated by CAP, including PI3K/AKT, MAPK/ERK, and p53, which are crucial in the regulation of cell survival and proliferation. Additionally, in vivo, in vitro and clinical studies supporting the efficacy of CAP are collected, providing additional evidence on its potential in oncological therapy.
An ontology driven approach for distributed multi-agent-based modeling as applied to the radio-technical systems
Authors: Schiriy Andrey Olegovich
Published: November 2024

The ontology-based approach to multi-agent modeling involves the implementation of a modeling system through the creation of ontologies. An example of a holistic implementation of an ontology-based approach to agentbased modeling is the IEEE 1516 Standard for Modeling and Simulation High Level Architecture. The work is devoted to a multi-agent modeling system designed for modeling complex radio engineering systems (especially radar systems), its relevance is due to the need to replace part of the field tests of radio engineering systems with simulation experiments. The motivation for switching to the IEEE 1516 standard for a "heavy" multi-agent modeling system, among other things, is to ensure scalability, openness and multiple reuse of the developed agent models, which is completely logical to do based on the existing well-developed and proven standard that establishes rules for the interaction of models and the development of software interfaces. The general principles of construction and architecture of the modeling system are given. The basic requirements for the main modeling agents, their role and place in the complex modeling system are shown, a special place among which is occupied by the simulator of the background-target environment. The possibility of combining two simulation schemes is also discussed: discrete-event and step-by-step. The fact is that the step-by-step scheme has advantages such as simplicity and clarity, it is convenient to model processing algorithms, components of radio engineering systems. However, it is impossible to implement true autonomy and asynchrony of agents in it. Combining two modeling schemes allows you to combine their advantages.
Menguatkan Karakter Kerukunan Masyarakat Multikultural Indonesia Melalui Praktik Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Global di Kota Salatiga
Authors: Harto Giri , Komalasari Kokom , Nugraheni Edwindha Prafitra
Published: November 2024

Indonesia is known as a multicultural nation. This progress is a cultural property as well as prone to horizontal and vertical conflicts. One of the goals of Global Citizenship Education is peace and justice for global citizens. One area in Indonesia that has harmony in accordance with the vision of Global Citizenship Education is the City of Salatiga, Central Java Province. The research method used is qualitative using a case study approach. Based on research results, the people of Salatiga have been very concerned about religious and socio-cultural harmony since ancient times until now. In addition, a life of harmony is the implementation of UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program, namely programs of peace, justice and strong institutions. The strategy for increasing harmony is carried out by the community by establishing three civic sites, namely Pancasila Village, National Village and Harmony Village. Various socio-cultural activities are carried out by the community to increase the harmony around them. The difference between the three villages is that Pancasila Village was chosen because it has the characteristics of a fairly complete distribution of places of worship and there is a tradition of tolerance in the community. National Village was chosen because the villagers have an awareness of patriotism. While the Harmony Village was chosen because of the characteristics of the villagers living in harmony and religious conflicts rarely occur.
Dampak Penggunaan Media Sosial pada Remaja di Desa Tenggerlor, Kec. Kunjang, Kab. Kediri dalam Mendukung Keberlangsungan Hidup Negara
Authors: Firnanda Lya , Pangestu Imelda
Published: November 2024

Abstrak
Penelitian ini menguji bagaimana dampak penggunaan media social terhadap remaja di Desa Tenggerlor, Kec. Kunjang, Kab. Kediri serta bagaimana peran mereka dalam mendukung keberlangsungan hidup negara. Media sosial atau sering juga disebut sebagai sosial media adalah pelantar digital yang memfasilitasi penggunanya untuk saling berinteraksi atau membagikan konten berupa tulisan, foto, video, dan merupakan pelantar digital yang menyediakan fasilitas untuk melakukan aktivitas sosial bagi setiap penggunanya. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media social pada remaja di Desa Tenggerlor, Kec. Kunjang, Kab. Kediri memperngaruhi dalam peningkatan kesadaran mengenai isu-isu penting dan peningkatan partisipasi dalam pemilu. Meskipun media social kerap kali digunakan untuk penyebaran berita palsu yang merugikan negara, remaja di Desa Tenggerlor, Kec. Kunjang, Kab. Kediri memiliki sikap kritisisme terhadap informasi yang diterima.
Abstract
This research examines the impact of the use of social media on teenagers in the village of Tenggerlor and their role in supporting the survival of the country. Social media or often also referred to as social media is a digital platform that facilitates users to interact with each other or share content in the form of writing, photos, videos, and is a digital platform that provides facilities for carrying out social activities for each user. Research findings show that the use of social media among teenagers in Tenggerlor Village, Kec. Kunjang, Kab. Kediri has an influence in increasing awareness of important issues and increasing participation in elections. Even though social media is often used to spread fake news that is detrimental to the country, teenagers in Tenggerlor Village, Kec. Kunjang, Kab. Kediri has a critical attitude towards the information received.
Anne Babaların Çocuklarıyla Kurdukları Cinsel İletişim Düzeyleri ile Tutumları Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Aral Neriman , Deleş Bayram
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Cinsel gelişim, diğer gelişim alanlarında olduğu gibi çocuklarda desteklenmesi gereken bir gelişim alanıdır. Ebeveynlerin cinsel iletişim konusunda yetersiz olmaları, çocukların sosyal çevre ya da sosyal medyadan yanlış bilgiler edinmelerine neden olabilmektedir. Bu kapsamda araştırmada anne babaların çocuklarıyla kurdukları cinsel iletişim düzeyleri ile tutumları arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırmada betimsel araştırma yöntemlerinden ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 2020-2021 eğitim öğretim yılında Gümüşhane il merkezinde özel okul öncesi eğitim kurumuna çocuğu devam eden 214 ebeveyn oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri Genel Bilgi Formu, Ebeveynler İçin Cinsel İletişim Ölçeği ve ‎Anne Baba Çocuk Yetiştirme Tutumları Ölçeği-A Formu ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde t testi ve korelasyon analizleri kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Araştırmada cinsel iletişim ölçeği toplam puanı ile anne baba tutum ölçeği alt boyutlarından demokratik tutum arasında negatif yönlü zayıf düzeyde (r: -,446; p≤,05), baskıcı ve otoriter tutum ile pozitif yönlü orta düzeyde (r: ,324; p≤,05), aşırı hoşgörülü tutum ile pozitif yönlü zayıf düzeyde (r: ,203; p≤,05) anlamlı ilişki meydana gelmiştir.
Sonuç: Araştırma sonucunda, ebeveynlerin tutumları ile cinsel eğitim sırasında kurulan iletişim arasında orta düzeyde pozitif yönlü bir ilişki bulunmuştur. Bu bakımdan çocukların cinsel gelişimlerine yönelik, anne babalara ve eğitimcilere alan uzmanları tarafından eğitimlerin verilmesi faydalı olabilir.
Kadınlarda Kontralateral TEOAE Supresyon: Kısa Süreli Test-Tekrar Test Güvenilirlik Çalışması
Authors: Pınar Muhammed , Öztürk Burak
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Kontralateral verilen geniş bant gürültü medial olivocochlear nöronları uyarır ve ipsilateral dış tüy hücrelerinin elektromotilitesi üzerinde inhibitör etkiye neden olarak Transient Uyarılmış Otoakustik Emisyon (TEOAE) amplitüdlerinde azalma meydana getirir ve TEOAE kontralateral supresyonu olarak adlandırılır. Çalışmamızın amacı kadınlarda TEOAE kontralateral supresyonun kısa süreli test-tekrar test güvenirliğini araştırmaktır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmamız normal işitmeye sahip 30 kadın birey ile yapılmıştır. Çalışmamızda her bireye 1000 Hz-4000 Hz arasındaki frekanslarda test-tekrar test durumlarında supresyonlu ve supresyonsuz TEOAE ölçümleri uygulanmış ve supresyon miktarları hesaplanmıştır.
Bulgular: Çalışmamızda, tüm frekanslarda elde edilen sağ ve sol kulak TEOAE supresyon miktarı karşılaştırmasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulunmuştur (p<0.05). Sağ kulağın supresyon miktarı sol kulağın supresyon miktarına göre düşük olduğu görülmüştür. 1000 Hz-4000 Hz arasındaki frekanslarda ölçülen test-tekrar test durumlarındaki bütün supresyon miktarlarının sağ ve sol kulak karşılaştırılmasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulunmamıştır. Kısa süreli TEOAE supresyon miktarlarının tekrarlanabilirliğini frekanslara göre değişmekle birlikte, kadınlarda sağ ve sol kulakta 1500 Hz, 2000 Hz ve 3000 Hz’lerde iyi tekrarlanabilirlik saptanmıştır.
Sonuç: Çalışmamız sonucunda, kısa süreli yapılan TEOAE supresyon ölçümlerinin güvenilir olduğu ancak kadın ve erkek bireylerin TEOAE supresyonunun test-tekrar test ölçümlerinin duyarlılık ve özgüllüklerini belirlemek için yapılacak çalışmalara ihtiyaç olduğu görülmektedir.
The Validity and Reliability Study of The Caregiver-Child Reminiscence Scale: Reminiscence Functions of Turkish Parents
Authors: Öz Sena , Gürsoy Figen
Published: November 2024

Objectives: Parents talk to their children about memories of shared/unshared past, and these conversations are referred to as parental reminiscing. Parental reminiscing contributes significantly to varied developmental areas such as autobiographical memory, language, social, and sense of self. There are a limited number of measuring tools to determine reminiscence functions, that is, what purposes parents talk to their children about the past. The main purpose of this study is to adapt the Caregiver-Child Reminiscence Scale (CRS), which allows the scrutinization of the functions of parental reminiscing, to Turkish language and culture and, thus, to contribute to studies investigating cultural differences.
Materials and Methods: The sample included 507 parents with children aged 2-6 years. The Caregiver-Child Reminiscence Scale is a 7-point Likert-type forty-item scale. It has seven sub-scales as Conversations, Relationship Maintenance, Behavioral Control, Teaching/Problem Solving, Emotion Regulation, Self-Functions, and Cognitive Skills.
Results: The Cronbach’s Alpha coefficients range between .88-.99. for the sub-scales in this study. The descriptive analyses suggested that the parents aged 29 years and under did reminiscing to provide more behavioral control than those aged between 30-39 years. The participating mothers were reminiscing for maintaining the relationship, teaching/problem solving, emotion-regulation, and self-functions. Parents with high-school or less education were reminiscing more to achieve behavioral control than parents with undergraduate or postgraduate education.
Conclusion: The CRS was found to be a valid and reliable for the Turkish culture. It is believed that it will allow intercultural studies in this field.
Developing a multi-feature paradigm for Turkish- a test-retest reliability
Authors: Sendesen Eser , Kargül Selin , Türkyılmaz Didem
Published: November 2024

Objectives MMN, which is important in defining pathologies in the central auditory system, occur with different responses in each native language. Therefore, it is crucial that the stimuli used in MMN must be structured according to the native languages. This study aims to develop a multi-feature paradigm that includes speech stimulus suitable for the acoustic characteristics of Turkish.
Materıals and Methods Thirty participants (15 Males, 15 Females) with normal hearing between the ages of 20-31 (24.37±3.75) were included in this study. Participants' hearing threshold (0.125-8 kHz) was less than 20 dB HL. MMN responses were recorded from 22 surface scalp electrodes. The speech stimuli /te/ and /pi/ were chosen as standard stimuli. Amplitude and latency parameters of the MMN responses of five different deviants: decrease and increase in intensity, decrease in fundamental frequency, decrease in duration, and consonant and vowel change were evaluated.
Results According to the Fz electrode, there was no statistically significant difference between the amplitude and latencies of the test-retest MMN responses of the /te/ and /pi/ stimulus according to paired sample t-test (p>0.05). A statistically significant relationship was found between the test-retest for the /te/ and /pi/ stimulus amplitudes in deviant types (p<0.05).
Conclusion This study will enable the use of speech stimuli appropriate to the native language in MMN application to be conducted in native Turkish speakers, allow a more comprehensive evaluation of auditory processing skills compared to conventional tonal stimuli, and contribute to the interpretation of possible component changes in the MMN waveform in healthy or pathological conditions of the central auditory system.
Hemşirelerin Kişilik Özelliklerinin ve İşe Bağlı Stres Düzeylerinin Bakım Davranışlarına Etkisi
Authors: Çelik Büşra , Cerit Esin
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Araştırma, hemşirelerin kişilik özelliklerinin ve işe bağlı stres düzeylerinin bakım davranışlarına etkisinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel desende bir çalışmadır. Araştırma, 01.11.2020-.01.05.2021 tarihleri arasında, Yozgat İl merkezinde bulunan bir üniversite hastanesinde çalışan hemşirelerden gönüllü olarak çalışmaya katılan 232 hemşire ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma verileri araştırmacı tarafından yüz yüze görüşme yapılarak toplanmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin değerlendirilmesinde tanımlayıcı istatistik testleri ile sayı ve yüzdelik dağılımlar, t testi, ANOVA varyans analizi, Tukey Post Hoc testi, Pearson Korelasyon analizi ve Lineer Regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Araştırma bulgularımıza göre, hemşirelerin kişilik yapısının, bakım davranışları düzeyinin %25,2’sini anlamlı bir şekilde etkilediği saptanmıştır. Hemşirelerin gelişime açıklık (p<0.05) ve sorumluluk (p<0.001) özellikleri puan ortalamaları ile bakım davranışları arasında anlamlı farklılık bulunmuştur. Ayrıca hemşirelerin işe bağlı stres düzeyindeki artışın bakım verme davranışını 0.317 kat anlamlı bir şekilde azalttığı belirlenmiştir.
Sonuç: Araştırmada hemşirelerin olumlu kişilik özelliklerinin, bakım davranışlarını olumlu bir şekilde etkilediği ve işe bağlı stres düzeylerindeki artışın, bakım davranışlarını olumsuz yönde değiştirdiği saptanmıştır.
Death Anxiety, Mental Health and Meaning in Life During COVID-19
Authors: Temel Munire , Ok Elif , Boyacıoğlu Nur Elçin
Published: November 2024

Objectives: COVID-19 triggered feelings of uncertainty, resulting in people worrying about both their lives and the lives of their families. Studies showed that prevalence of anxiety in society increased due to COVID-19 and that there was a greater need for mental health care. The aim of this study was to research the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals’ death anxiety, mental health, sense of meaning in life.
Materials and Methods: This study is a cross-sectional design. The study was conducted with 565 individuals reached online. The data were obtained using Turkish Death Anxiety Scale, General Health Questionnaire-12, Meaning in Life Questionnaire between 1-20 June 2021.
Results: It was found that those who had had COVID-19, whose relatives had had the disease or who had lost relatives due to it, had a higher level of death anxiety. Participants with a symptomatic history of COVID-19 had a higher risk of mental health problems. Those at risk of mental health problems and those who were searching for meaning in their lives had more death anxiety.
Conclusion: Health professionals should evaluate the feelings and thoughts of patients and their relatives about COVID-19 and allow them to express these. They should also help them find meaning in their experiences of the disease and cope with death anxiety.
Pandemi Döneminde Çalışan Sağlık Profesyonellerinin Ölüm Kaygısı, İş Yaşam Kalitesi ve Motivasyonları
Authors: Sarıca Emine , Kamışlı Songül
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışma, bir kamu hastanesinde pandemi sürecinde yüz yüze ve aktif çalışan sağlık profesyonellerinin ölüm kaygısı, iş yaşam kalitesi ve motivasyon düzeyleri ile sosyodemografik özelliklerle ilişkisini belirlemek amacıyla planlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırmanın evrenini Mayıs-Temmuz 2021 tarihleri arasında bir kamu hastanesinde çalışmakta olan hemşire, ebe, sağlık memuru, acil tıp teknisyeni doktor, laborant, eczacı, röngen ve anestezi teknisyeninden oluşan 453 sağlık personelinden çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 242 kişi oluşturmuştur. Veriler; Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Ölüm Kaygısı Ölçeği, Çalışanlar İçin Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği ve Yetişkin Motivasyon Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır.
Bulgular: Sağlık profesyonellerinin ölüm kaygısı orta düzeyde; motivasyon ve mesleki tatminleri yüksek, eşduyum yorgunluğu ve tükenme puanları ise düşük düzeyde bulunmuştur. Çocuk sahibi olanların ölüm kaygısı, ölümü düşünme ve ölüme tanıklık etme puanları, olmayanlara göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde yüksek çıkmıştır. Ön lisans ve altı eğitime sahip olanların ölüm kaygısı ve ölümün belirsizliği puanları ise, lisans eğitimine sahip olanlara göre düşük bulunmuştur. Acil serviste çalışan sağlık profesyonellerinin eş duyum yorgunluğu ve tükenmişlik puanları, diğer birimlerde çalışanlara göre yüksek çıkmıştır. Ebe, hemşire ve sağlık memuru olanların eş duyum yorgunluğu, diğer mesleklere göre anlamlı düzeyde yüksektir. Ayrıca ölümle ilgili olarak mezuniyet sonrası mesleki eğitim alanların mesleki tatmin, motivasyon ve eşduyum yorgunluk puanları, almayanlara göre anlamlı düzeyde yüksek çıkmıştır.
Sonuç: Sağlık profesyonelleri arasında sürekli hasta bakımında görev alan ve özellikle acil servislerde çalışan ebe, hemşire ve sağlık memuru olarak çalışan sağlık profesyonellerinin eşduyum yorgunlarının azaltılmasına; acil serviste çalışanların ise hem eş duyum yorgunluğu hem de tükenmişliklerinin azaltılmasına yönelik psikososyal destek hizmetlerinin planlanıp düzenli olarak sağlanması ve bu amaçla psikiyatri hemşirelerinden yararlanılması önerilir.
İşitme Kaybı Olan Down Sendromlu Bireyler: Sistematik Derleme
Authors: Marul Emrah
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Araştırmanın amacı işitme kaybı olan Down Sendromlu (DS) bireylerle ilgili yapılmış uluslararası çalışmaları incelemektir.
Gereç ve Yöntem: EbscoHost, SAGE, Springer Link ve ProQuest veri tabanları kullanılarak “down”, “down syndrome” “hearing loss”, “hearing impairment” anahtar sözcüklerle tarama yapılarak birinci aşamada 672 çalışmaya ulaşılmıştır. İkinci aşamada, ulaşılan herbir çalışma İngilizce dilinde yayınlanmış olma, uluslararası hakemli dergilerde yayınlanma, özgün araştırma makalesi olması gibi dâhil etme-hariç tutma krıterlerine göre detaylı bir şekilde incelenmiştir.
Bulgular: Son aşamada ise araştırmaya dâhil edilen 20 çalışma kaynakça, yöntem, katılımcı sayısı, çalışma alanı ve çalışmanın gerçekleştirildiği ortama göre detaylı bir şekilde incelenerek tablo haline getirilmiştir. 1972-2020 yılları arasında geçekleştirilen 20 çalışmanın bulguları bu araştırma kapsamında incelenmiştir.
Sonuç: DS olan bireylerde işitme kaybının yoğun bir şekilde görüldüğü, işitme kaybı görülen DS bireylerde daha çok iletim tipi işitme kaybının olduğu ve bunu mikst tipi sonrasında ise sensörinöral tip işitme kaybının takip ettiği görülmektedir. DS bireylerde orta, ileri ve çok ileri derecede işitme kayıpları görülmektedir.
İstismarcı Yönetimin Üretim Karşıtı İş Davranışlarına Etkisi: Asistan Hekimler Örneği
Authors: Aşkın Merve , Alper Ay Ferda
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, istismarcı yönetim tarzının üretim karşıtı iş davranışları üzerine olan etkisini asistan hekimler üzerinde incelemektir.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırmanın örneklemini COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde (Kasım 2020) Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Uygulama ve Araştırma Hastanesinde görev yapan 159 asistan hekim oluşturmuştur. Verilerin toplanmasında kişisel bilgi formu, üretim karşıtı iş davranışları ölçeği ve istismarcı yönetim ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler, Mann- Whitney U Testi, Kruskal-Wallis H Testi, korelasyon ve regresyon analizleri kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: İş yükü ağır olanlarda ve kesintisiz çalışma saati 12 saatten fazla olanlarda istismarcı yönetim algısı daha yüksek saptanmıştır. İstismarcı yönetim tarzının kötüye kullanma, sabotaj, geri çekilme ve çalma boyutlarını pozitif olarak etkilediği belirlendi. Asistan hekimler çözülmesini bekledikleri sorunları öncelik sırasına göre “iş, kurum, yöneticiler ve hastalar için” olmak üzere dört boyutta belirtmişlerdir.
Sonuç: Yöneticilerin düşmanca sözlü ve sözlü olmayan davranışları sağlık hizmeti sunucularında üretim karşıtı iş davranışlarını artışa neden olmaktadır. Sağlık çalışanlarının sorunlarına çözüm üretilmesi ve çalışma koşullarının iyileştirilmesi, üretkenliği artırarak nitelikli sağlık hizmeti sunulmasına ve dolayısıyla toplum sağlığına da olumlu yansıyacaktır.
Investigation of Young People’s Use of Mobile Health Apps, and Their Physical Activity and Health Perception Levels
Authors: Yağci Şentürk Aysun , Şahin Ülkü Kezban
Published: November 2024

Objectives: The interest in mobile health apps is increasing day by day. This study aimed to examine young people’s preferences for mobile health apps, their physical activity levels, and health perceptions.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with 283 students from two vocational schools of higher education. Participants were asked to complete the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form and the Perception of Health Scale, as well as questions about their mobile health application preferences. The data were evaluated at p<0.05 significance level.
Results: The study was conducted with 283 participants with a mean age of 20.6±2 years. The number of participants using health-related apps on their smartphones was 179 (63.3%). Of the 104 participants who did not use mobile health apps, 71.1% reported that they did not prefer them because they thought they would not use them regularly. 11 participants did not know about mobile apps. 41.9% had been using mobile health apps for about one year, and the most used app was pedometers (n=147). Both health perceptions and physical activity scores of individuals who used mobile health apps were higher than those who did not (respectively; p=0.003, p<0.001), and the health perception of physically active individuals was higher than the others (p=0.044).
Conclusion: Currently, the use of mobile health applications is associated with both health perception and physical activity. However, constant use of the apps cannot be ensured. Therefore, it is important to provide the necessary promotion and motivation to people.
Analysis of Core Endurance and, Static and Dynamic Balance Relationship in Adolescent Athletes
Authors: Akınoğlu Bihter , Aras Mukaddes , Hasanoğlu Adnan , Kocahan Tuğba
Published: November 2024

Objectives: Core muscles are key components for improving sports performance and preventing injury. In addition, balance is known to have a significant effect on sports performance. This study focuses on how the static endurance of core muscles interact with the static and dynamic balance in adolescent athletes.
Materials and Methods: 49 athletes [water polo (n=13), fencing (n=8) and swimming (n=28)] have participated in this study. Mc-Gill core endurance tests were used to evaluate the core muscles endurance. And, HUBER-360 device was used to evaluate the static and dynamic balance skills. Once the measurements were completed, Pearson or Spearman correlation test was used to assess the relationship between the collected data.
Results: The results have revealed a moderately negative correlation between trunk flexion test and double-foot static balance test’s eyes open area value (r =-0.427; p=0.002); and a weak negative correlation among the left bridge endurance test and the eyes open test and the left foot static balance test’ area values (r=-0.306/-0.347; p<0.05). No relationship was observed between the core muscles endurance and the dynamic balance skills (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Incorporating anterior core muscles endurance exercises into training regimens may be beneficial in improving static balance performance in adolescent athletes. However, it appears that the endurance of lateral and posterior trunk muscles is not associated with static and dynamic balance.
Dil ve Konuşma Terapisi ve Odyoloji Bölümü Öğrencilerinin Öğrenme Stillerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Bacık Tırank Şadiye , Mutlu Ayşe İlayda , Yüksel Mustafa
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı, dil ve konuşma terapisi ve odyoloji bölümlerinde öğrenim gören öğrencilerin öğrenme stillerini belirlemek ve karşılaştırmaktır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırmanın örneklemini çeşitli üniversitelerin Sağlık Bilimler fakültelerine bağlı olan dil ve konuşma terapisi (n=125) ve odyoloji bölümünde (n=56) 1. ve 2. Sınıflarda öğrenime devam eden 181 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Öğrencilere Kolb (1985) tarafından geliştirilen, Aşkar ve Akkoyunlu (1993) tarafından Türkçeye adaptasyonu yapılan Kolb Öğrenme Stili Envanteri (KÖSE) uygulanmış ve öğrencilerin öğrenme stilleri tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler SPSS 22 paket programı ile analiz edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Öğrenim görülen sınıfların karşılaştırılması için tek yönlü ANOVA testi, bölümler arasında ise tüm sınıfları kapsayacak şekilde bağımsız gruplarda T-testi ile gerçekleştirilen analizler sonucunda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark olmadığı görülmüştür. Öğrenme stillerini belirlemek için kullanılan puanlamalara bakıldığında Kolb tarafından belirlenen öğrenme stilinden tümünün temsil edildiği; dil ve konuşma terapisi öğrenci grubu için “değiştiren” ve “yerleştiren” öğrenme stilleri baskınken Odyoloji Bölümü öğrencilerinin öğrenme stillerine bakıldığında “yerleştiren” öğrenme stilinin daha baskın olduğu görülmüştür.
Sonuç: Sonuç olarak araştırmaya katılan bireylerin baskın öğrenme stillerinin belirlenmesi sağlanmıştır. Bulgular, dil ve konuşma terapisi ve odyoloji bölümü programlarının düzenlenmesinde öğrencilerin öğrenme stillerinin belirlenmesi ve tüm öğrenme stillerinin dikkate alınması gerektiğini göstermektedir.
Determination of Awareness Levels of Caregivers for Children with Disabilities About Their Children's Disease, Physiotherapy, and Sports Activities
Authors: Adıgüzel Hatice , Kuyulu Pınar , Ergun Nevin
Published: November 2024

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the awareness levels of caregivers of disabled children about their child's illness, physiotherapy, and sports activities.
Materials and Methods: Caregivers (n=65) of children with a mean age of 6,50±5,29 diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP), spina bifida (SD), Down syndrome (DS), and muscular dystrophy (MD) were included in the study. The ‘Disease, Physiotherapy, and Sports Awareness Questionnaire’ consisting of 12 multiple-choice questions specific to disease groups was applied.
Results: Of the caregivers (n=65) with a mean age of 34.43±10.16 who participated in the study (83% mothers, 4.6% fathers, 4.6% siblings, and 7.7% others). The definition of the disease was made correctly at 92.9% in the DS, 63.6% in the CP, 85.7% in the SB, and 72.7% in the MD group. Sensory problems in SB were known at a rate of 26.7%. 85.7% of the DS, 62.5% of the CP, 40% of the SB, and 45.5% of the MD group had accurate information in terms of physiotherapy content. There was no significant difference between the groups (p>0.05) when caregivers’ responses about participation in sports activities were compared according to disability groups. Of caregivers for children with DS, 92.9%, 75% of CP, 58.3% of MD, and 92.9% of SB stated that their children could do sports.
Conclusions: All caregivers thought that sports would positively affect their children's general well-being, motivation, and increase in physical capacity. Although it was identified that the disease awareness levels of caregivers for children with disabilities and their ideas about sports activities were at a good level.
Effect of Reflexology Massage on Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Taxanes: A Randomized Controlled Study
Authors: Yükseltürk Şimşek Neriman , Nacır Barış , Demir Ayten
Published: November 2024

Objectives: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial of the efficacy of reflexology in reducing chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer women receiving taxanes.
Methods: The research was carried out at the hospitals' outpatient chemotherapy unit during the period spanning from June 1st to December 30th. Data were assessed using the Chemotherapy- Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Tool (CIPNAT), Patients' Information on Disease Variables and the Patient Information Form. Analysis was performed by number, percentage, independent t-test, chi-square test and one-way analysis of variance test for repeated measures.
Results: The participants were divided randomly into two groups: experimental (n=29) and control (n=29). During the 6-week intervention period, foot reflexology was administered to the experimental group, while the control group followed the clinic's standard protocol. Following the intervention, the average neuropathy symptom scores of the female participants in the experimental group did not increase significantly (p <0.05).
Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that the administration of foot reflexology has a positive impact on symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.
Amyotrofik Lateral Sklerozis Tanısında Konuşma Terapisti Müdahalesi: Olgu Sunumu
Authors: Saman Feyza Deniz
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Bu olgu sunumunun amacı, Amyotrofik Lateral Sklerozis tanısında motor konuşma bozukluğuna ek olarak yutma bozukluğu yaşayabilecek olan hastalara konuşma terapistinin uygulayacağı kapsamlı değerlendirme ve terapi programının konuşma ve yutma becerileri üzerindeki etkililiğini incelemektir.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya 58 yaşında bir kadın hasta dahil edilmiştir. 2 Aşamalı şekilde uygulanan terapi programında olguya 3 haftalık koruyucu programın ardından 2 hafta süresince 12 seanslık yoğunlaştırılmış terapi programı uygulanmıştır. Değerlendirmede oral motor muayene, Toronto Yatakbaşı Yutma Değerlendirmesi, Klinik Yutma Değerlendirmesi, YFTT/EAT-10, Mini Mental Durum Testi, ALSFDS, SET ve Praat kullanılmıştır. Terapi programı oral motor becerileri geliştirmeyi, ses kalitesini ve konuşma anlaşılırlığını arttırmayı amaçlamıştır.
Bulgular: Müdahale sonrası oral motor becerilerde artış, bolus kontrolünde ve yutma becerisinde iyileşme, YFTT puanında düşüş, sesin akustik özelliklerinde norm değerlere yaklaşma ve konuşma anlaşılırlığında artış gözlenmiştir.
Sonuç: ALS tanılı hastada konuşma terapisinin yutma ve konuşma becerileri üzerindeki olumlu etkileri olduğu görülmüştür. Daha fazla sayıda olguyu içeren uzun süreli çalışmaların ALS’de konuşma terapisi müdahalesinin etkililiğini kanıtlayacağı düşünülmektedir.