bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transparent conducting oxide films with p-type characteristics derived from sol-gel dip-coating of LaF3- and CeF3-doped tin oxides
Authors: Dao Van-Da , Tran Quang-Phu , Pham Van-Hoi
Published: February 2025

Transparent semiconductor oxide films, typically based on doped indium tin oxide, find widespread use in optoelectronic devices. Tin oxide films inherently exhibit n-type conductivity. Achieving efficient p-type tin oxide film electrodes is a challenging task for applications in p-n based photonic devices. In this investigation, we introduce innovative p-type transparent films whose optical transmittance and electrical conductivity can be adjusted by doping tin oxide films with various rare-earth triflouride compouds such as LaF3 and/or CeF3 using sol-gel dip-coating method. The p-type conductance of the thin films is confirmed through Hall effect and Seebeck coefficient measurements. The results obtained indicate that the LaF3- and CeF3-doped SnO2 film exhibits a transmittance of 85.1% and 80.9% at a wavelength of 550 nm, a low electrical resistivity of 8.68 × 10–3 Ωcm and 1.70 ´ 10–2 Ωcm, and a high figure-of-merit of 6.59 × 10–4 Ω⁻¹ and 1.74 ´ 10–4 Ω⁻¹, respectively, making them highly suitable for applications in optoelectronics.
The mechanical, thermo-physical and ultrasonic properties of scandium nitride in B1 and B2 phases
Authors: SINGH ANURAG , Jyoti bala  , Devraj Singh  , Singh Shakti
Published: February 2025

The mechanical, elastic, thermophysical and nonlinear ultrasonic effect of scandium nitride (ScN) were studied in B1 and B2 both phases at 300K. The working out of the second- and third-order elastic constants (SOECs and TOECs) for ScN were done by using Coulomb and Born-Mayer potential model. The mechanical properties were calculated with the help of SOECs using Voigt–Reuss–Hill approximation. The nonlinear ultrasonic velocities, Debye average velocity and Debye temperature were evaluated with the calculated values of SOECs. The thermophysical properties of ScN were computed along <100>, <110> and <111> crystallographic orientations. Finally, the ultrasonic attenuation along suitable crystallographic direction was calculated in ScN at 300K. The acquired results were compared and discussed with existing findings of the ScN in B1 and B2 both phases.
Życie i działalność kościelna ks. Andrzeja Wyrzykowskiego (1879–1955)
Authors: Sidor Franciszek
Published: February 2025

Ks. Andrzej Wyrzykowski należy do grona wybitnych duchownych diecezji sandomierskiej pierwszej połowy XX w. Po ukończeniu Seminarium Duchownego w Sandomierzu i zdobyciu gruntownego wykształcenia w Akademii Duchownej w Petersburgu piastował wiele stanowisk kościelnych. Przedmiotem niniejszego artykułu jest ukazanie drogi do kapłaństwa ks. Wyrzykowskiego i jego późniejszej działalności kościelnej. Duchowny ten pracował bowiem nie tylko w duszpasterstwie, ale również w różnych instytucjach diecezjalnych, m.in. jako oficjał Sądu Biskupiego. Poza tym oddawał się pracy dydaktycznej w seminarium duchownym oraz działalności naukowej. Wiele uwagi poświęcił bibliotece seminaryjnej, w której posługiwał niemal 50 lat. Zamieszczone w artykule informacje zaczerpnięto w głównej mierze z Archiwum Diecezji Sandomierskiej oraz Biblioteki Diecezjalnej w Sandomierzu.
From Bayt al-Hikmah to Algebra: The Intellectual Legacy of the Islamic Golden Age
Authors: Rahman Habibur , Sudirman Sudirman
Published: February 2025

The Islamic Golden Age occurred between the 8th and 14th centuries, a period when knowledge in the Islamic world reached its zenith. During this time, Muslim scientists, philosophers, and scholars made significant contributions to various fields of knowledge, such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. Key figures in the development of science included Al-Khwarizmi, who pioneered algebra, and Ibn Sina, who authored the medical encyclopedia Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb (The Canon of Medicine). Great libraries and universities, such as the Bayt al-Hikmah (House of Wisdom) in Baghdad, served as intellectual hubs that attracted scholars from across the globe. However, this progress eventually slowed due to factors such as the Mongol invasions, political fragmentation, and the rise of Europe. The scientific legacy of the Islamic Golden Age remains relevant and influential in the history of global knowledge, highlighting the pivotal role of Islamic civilization in advancing human intellectual endeavors.
Social Consolidation in the Arab Ampel Community of Surabaya: Continuity of the Iwadh Tradition from a Sociological Perspective
Authors: Asta Naufal Robbiqis Dwi , Maulana Achmad Rifky Ibnu , Syarif Ahsan Ahmad , Sari Amelia Ayu Fatmah
Published: February 2025

This article aims to describe the framework and role of the Iwadh tradition in the Arab Ampel neighborhood of Surabaya. The Iwadh tradition is a socio-religious practice where members of the Arab community visit one another and seek mutual forgiveness during Eid al-Fitr as a way of completing their Ramadan worship. This tradition is particularly noteworthy for its ability to foster social bonds that transcend differences, including interfaith boundaries. The research utilizes methods such as interviews, observations, and documentation, analyzed through a sociological approach inspired by Emile Durkheim's perspective. The study finds that the Iwadh tradition plays a significant role in building social and spiritual connections. By exchanging visits and sharing food, it strengthens collective identity and social solidarity, maintaining elements of mechanical solidarity in the face of modernization.
Next-Generation Vaccine Development: mRNA, Viral Vector, and Protein-Based Approaches for Pandemic Preparedness
Authors:   Research Scientist III, Analytical R&D, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, NJ, USA, Patel Ankur , Patel Rohankumar ,   Research Scientist III, Analytical R&D, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, NJ, USA MS in Analytical Chemistry
Published: February 2025

Earth-wide pandemics have prompted the quick development of vaccines through advanced platforms,
including messenger RNA (mRNA) alongside viral vector and protein-based paths of vaccine creation. The investigation
of modern vaccine technologies focuses on their operating principles, emphasizing their advantages and restrictions while
surveying pandemic readiness functions.
The study evaluates the force of artificial intelligence (AI) and bioinformatics to speed up vaccine development processes
progressing from target discovery to medical testing phases. This paper examines the adoption of innovative
manufacturing technologies that enable quick expansion of production together with distribution capabilities.
The document examines ethical matters related to vaccine fairness together with accessibility and public faith. The paper
explores how vaccine regulators handle their approvals and emergency authorizations while monitoring market
performance to explain difficulties with safety assessment.
The review examines recent vaccine technology trends, including the development of universal vaccines, personal
immunization, and new vaccine delivery methods. This paper integrates scientific information with regulatory aspects as
well as ethical standards to establish a complete comprehension of how vaccines are shaping pandemic preparedness and
their developing landscape.
A Comparative Analysis of Resource Management and Cost Efficiency in AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure
Authors:   Walmart  Bentonville  United States, Kamma Harsha
Published: February 2025

This study presents a comparative evaluation of resource management and cost efficiency among three
major cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud (GCC), and Microsoft Azure. It explores their pricing structures, cost optimization features, and resource management techniques such as auto-scaling, load balancing, and provisioning. The paper also assesses the performance, scalability, and reliability of each platform. Additionally, security features and compliance standards are analyzed to understand their impact on business operations. By examining
their management interfaces, this research aims to assist organizations in choosing the most suitable cloud platform based on resource requirements, budget constraints, and operational needs, ultimately optimizing performance and cost efficiency.
Achieving High Customer Data Quality: A Comprehensive Guide
Authors:   Google, New York, USA, Karnani Bihag
Published: February 2025

The quality of customer data is critical for organizations in the information age. In this paper, we
highlight the need for the right data quality, its attributes, and reasons for poor customer data quality in sales and
revenue. It also covers the causes of poor customer data quality and offers tips on how to get and keep quality data.
This paper highlights the importance of a structured approach that includes building a data quality team, data profiling,
and data quality remediation. The size of the business case is such that investing in customer data quality initiatives
means less waste, more sales and better customer loyalty.
The State-Civilization as a Political Form of Existence of a Multipolar World
Authors: Grachev Nikolay
Published: February 2025

Introduction: one of the key worldviews of the resurgent state ideology of Russia is the idea of a statecivilization, which acted as the doctrinal basis of the Concept of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation. According to a number of scientists and politicians, it is the state-civilization that will become the main political form of a multipolar world. However, there is still no consensus in the scientific literature on the content of this concept and its qualification features. Methods: the methodological framework for the research is the civilizational approach in combination with the general scientific and special methods of cognition: system analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, comparative, historical and legal. The scientific novelty of the paper lies in the fact that it identifies and analyzes the political and legal features of the state-civilization, as well as identifies some methodological approaches for further research on this issue. The results of the study consist in establishing the continuity of modern civilizational states in relation to the great empires of the past and determining the unity of their political and legal nature with the imperial form of organization, which determines the specificity of their common features. Conclusions: the state-civilization has almost all the features of classical empires, with certain deviations and variations caused by the processes of the decline of globalization and the formation of a multipolar world. But its genesis has not yet been completed, therefore, the author’s characteristic of the state-civilization can only be considered as its basic, typical model, in whose relation its specific modifications may approach or move away depending on the prevailing market conditions and their own distinctive features.
Legal Restrictions in Healthcare (Foreign Experience of the Legal Regulation)
Authors: Alimova Elena
Published: February 2025

Introduction: in the proclaimed era of the fourth Industrial Revolution, decision-making, especially in healthcare, not based on scientific knowledge can pose a serious danger to individuals and society as a whole. Of particular importance in this context is the state approach to the legal regulation of socially significant phenomena. Thus, in recent decades, significant changes have taken place in the European Union and the United States in the field of gender identity issues, from the active introduction of medicinal and surgical methods for the treatment of gender dysphoria, including in minors, to doubts about the scientific and legal validity of the decisions taken. The purpose of the paper is to study the nature of legal restrictions in healthcare through the example of a study of ways to legally regulate the issues of gender identity, based on the assertion that gender refers to socially constructed characteristics that vary from society to society and may change over time. The research is aimed at understanding the properties, features and functions of legal restrictions in healthcare. The study of the mechanism of the legal regulation of public relations, its elements, as well as the study of public relations and legal facts as an integral part of this mechanism, has theoretical and practical significance, especially in socio-legal forecasting. Methods: in the course of the conducted research, the formal legal method, the method of comparative law analysis, and the general scientific research methods were used. Results: legal restrictions in healthcare always have a bioethical fundamental basis. The inclusion of the definition of “social well-being” in the definition of health by the World Health Organization (WHO) obliges national governments to take into account the changing social order and changes within the social structure of society when legally regulating the field of healthcare. Conclusions: the active introduction into healthcare practice of treatment methods based on anti-scientific rhetoric of populist discourses satisfying the demands of political regimes can pose a serious danger to individuals and society as a whole.
The Non-Obviousness of the Type Selection of Civil Proceedings in the Protection of Children’s Rights
Authors: Kayl Yanina , Usanova Victoria
Published: February 2025

Introduction: the existence of exhaustive types of civil proceedings causes some problems with its definition when considering cases related to the protection of children’s rights. The study of the order and methods of protecting children’s rights is highly relevant since the protection of children’s rights is the main parental duty and gives children the opportunity to grow and develop in a sense of security with the support of parents or their surrogates. First of all, it is necessary to determine the object and types of subjects of protection, as well as in what order it is necessary to implement the protection of children’s rights. The purpose of the study: to identify, based on the characteristics of the object, the parties of the protection of children’s rights, the mechanism for determining the type of civil proceedings for the successful defense of the rights and legitimate interests of the child. Methods: induction, deduction, analysis and formal legal methods. Results: the priority forms, types and methods of protecting the rights and legitimate interests of children are identified. The specific suggestions on the research topic are given. Conclusions: the protection of children is primarily the responsibility of parents. The choice of the form and method of protection, as well as the specific type of civil proceedings, depends on the legal requirements and the benefits being protected, as well as the interests of children.
Managing Negative Countertransference when Working with Children Exhibiting Externalized Behaviors
Authors: Guest Jessie , Ohrt Jonathan , Wolfe Katie , Wymer Brooke
Published: February 2025

In this study, we used a multiple-probe, single-case research design to investigate the effects of an integrated mindfulness training on counselors’ negative countertransference management when working with children who exhibit externalized behaviors in session. We used a two-pronged intervention including mindfulness practices and education on child communication to assist counselors in (a) reducing negative countertransference feelings and (b) increasing positive feelings towards their clients as measured by Therapist Appraisal Questionnaire (Fauth et al., 1999). We found a causal relationship of the integrated counselor mindfulness training on the reduction of counselors' negative countertransference feelings and identified a positive trend of counselors’ enhanced positive feelings towards their child clients as their negative countertransference feelings declined.
Visual Analysis of Single-Case Experimental Designs Data: Beyond Time-Series Graphs
Authors: Tanious René , Manolov Rumen
Published: February 2025

Visual analysis is a primary method for analyzing data obtained from single-case experimental designs (SCEDs). Traditionally, visual analysis of SCED data involves the inspection of time-series data depicting the dependent variable under the different experimental conditions over time. While various guidelines and visual aids have been developed to improve transparency, standardization, and ultimately the rigor of visually analyzing SCED time-series data, reliability issues still pertain. In addition, the scope of information that can be gathered by visually analyzing the raw time-series data is limited. For these reasons, visual analysis of SCED time-series data should be complemented by statistical as well as alternative visual analytical methods. In this article, we give an overview of some alternative visual analytical methods applicable to SCEDs: modified Brinley plots, extended modified Brinley plots, and violin plots. We outline the scope of applicability of each plot type, explain how to interpret them, and review their relative strengths and weaknesses. Resources in the form of freely available Shiny apps and R-code for easily constructing each plot type are provided.
Transport and structural properties of (CH3)4NBF4 with nanodiamonds filler
Authors: Stebnitskii Ivan , Mateyshina Yulia , Uvarov Nikolai
Published: February 2025

Composite solid electrolytes are promising materials for electrochemical devices. The most interesting ionic components for them are salts of substituted ammonium due to their high thermal and electrochemical stability, but the properties of composites based on them are poorly understood. Composite solid electrolytes based on the substituted ammonium salt (CH3)4NBF4 with highly dispersed nanodiamonds CND with specific surface area Ssp = 300±20 m2/g in a wide range of filler concentrations have been synthesized for the first time. It was found by X-ray diffraction method that the introduction of СND leads to the amorphization of the salt. The highest conductivity values are characterized by the composite 0.03(СH3)4NBF4 – 0.97CND (σ = 4.2∙10–3 S/cm at 300 °C), whose electrical conductivity is 3-4 orders of magnitude higher than that of the original salt. Modeling the concentration dependence of the electrical conductivity of the composites using the mixing equation showed that the reason for the increase in electrical conductivity is the formation of an amorphous salt layer, the electrical conductivity of which is 4–5 orders of magnitude higher than that of the crystalline phase (CH3)4NBF4.
Infraestrutura e processo de trabalho na saúde no contexto da vulnerabilidade: revisão de escopo
Authors: Azevedo Samir Gabriel Vasconcelos , Florêncio Raquel Sampaio , Moreira Thereza Maria Magalhães , Cestari Virna Ribeiro Feitosa
Published: February 2025

Resumo Introdução: Infraestrutura e processo de trabalho estão em constante relação com sujeitos, e, quando estão no campo da insuficiência ou ausência, são caracterizadores da Vulnerabilidade em Saúde (VS). Objetivo: Mapear aspectos da infraestrutura e do processo de trabalho em saúde, vulnerabilizadores dos sujeitos. Método: Revisão de escopo. Os registros foram identificados nas bases de dados Lilacs, Ibecs, Cinahl, Bdenf e Pubmed, com a busca "health" AND "vulnerability", e selecionados a partir de 2020. Resultados: Registro de 19 estudos, sendo 10 (52,6%) sobre processo de trabalho e 9 (47,4%) sobre infraestrutura. A análise verificou a definição de VS de cada registro, onde os significados "suscetibilidade" e "precariedade" foram encontrados, num movimento de superação do risco. Identificaram-se situações vulnerabilizantes dos sujeitos que precarizam o serviço de saúde, especialmente o acesso à saúde. Construiu-se figura para mapear a Situação Programática (SP) que contém quatro categorias para identificar lacunas no campo em questão. Conclusão: Infraestrutura e processo de trabalho na perspectiva da VS ocorrem quando há ausência, insuficiência ou escassez dos componentes que os constituem.
Black sucupira seed oil (Bowdichia virgilioides Kunth) as a growth-promoting additive for beef cattle
Authors: Franco Gumercindo Loriano , Souza Jocely Gomes de , Martha Gabriella de O. Dalla , Faria Fábio José Carvalho , Vedovatto Marcelo , Ítavo Luís Carlos Vinhas , D’Oliveira Marcella Cândia , Moreira Anuzhia Paiva
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different levels of black sucupira oil (Bowdichia virgilioides Kunth) on nutrient intake, digestibility, rumen variables, and serum biochemistry. Four cannulated crossbred steers [body weight (BW) 450 ± 20 kg] were assigned to a 4 × 4 Latin square design with the treatments: (1) control (CON), without oil; (2) inclusion of 1.25 g oil seed (OS) kg-1 of dry matter (DM); (3) inclusion of 2.5 g OS kg-1 of DM; and (4) inclusion of 3.75 g OS kg-1 of DM. Results showed no significant effect (P > 0.05) of black sucupira oil seed on rumen pH and N-NH3 levels. However, the inclusion of 2.5 g OS in the diets significantly decreased (P ≤ 0.05) crude protein (CP) and DM digestibility. Differences were noted in the concentrations of isobutyric acid (0.67, 0.81, 0.71, 0.80 mmol L-1) and isovaleric acid (0.91, 1.14, 1.21, 1.11 mmol L-1), as well as total volatile fatty acids released in the rumen with OS inclusion. Sampling time significantly affected (P ≤ 0.05) rumen pH and N-NH3. Thus, it can be concluded that black sucupira seed oil decreases CP intake and digestibility, acting as a temporary nutritional modulator in beef cattle diets.
Enhanced Recommendation Systems with Retrieval-Augmented Large Language Model
Authors: Wei Chuyuan , Duan Ke , Zhuo Shengda , Wang Hongchun , Huang Shuqiang , Liu Jie
Published: February 2025

Recommender systems have long struggled with challenges such as cold start and data sparsity, which can lead to poor recommendation performance. While previous approaches have attempted to address these issues by incorporating side information, they often introduce noise, lack flexibility for data expansion, and suffer from inconsistent data quality—factors that hinder accurate user preference inference and reduce recommendation performance. With the vast knowledge bases and advanced reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs), these models are particularly well-suited to supplement auxiliary information and capture implicit user intent. To address these challenges, we propose a novel framework, ER2ALM, which leverages the capabilities of LLMs enhanced by Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to improve recommendation outcomes. Our framework specifically addresses the challenges by flexibly and accurately augmenting auxiliary information and capturing users’ implicit preferences and interests. Additionally, to mitigate the risk of introducing noise, we incorporate a noise reduction strategy to ensure the reliability of the augmented information. Experimental validation on two real-world datasets demonstrates the efficacy of our approach, significantly enhancing both the accuracy and robustness of recommendations compared to state-of-the-art methods. This demonstrates the potential of our framework as a new paradigm for preference mining in recommendation systems.
Assessing The Effects Of Climate Change On Agriculture Productivity Across Rwanda's Provinces And Kigali City
Authors: Iradukunda Patrice , Uwilingiyimana Charline , Rutikanga Justin Ushize
Published: February 2025

Agriculture is crucial for global food security and economic stability, but it is increasingly threatened by climate change. This study examines
the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity in Rwanda's provinces and Kigali city using data from 2003 to 2023. The analysis
involved descriptive statistics, trend visualization, and statistical models like the Cobb-Douglas production function and Random Effects model.
Findings reveal significant temperature and precipitation variability across regions, with notable warming in certain years and varying trends a
cross provinces. Agricultural productivity was strongly influenced by land use, labor participation, and fertilizer consumption, which explained
87.7\% of the variation. The Random Effects model showed that temperature and precipitation also affected productivity, with temperature increases
leading to small decreases in crop output. The study highlights the need for adaptive strategies to counter climate impacts, recommending
sustainable land management, advanced agricultural training, and climate adaptation measures to ensure food security in Rwanda
Air-Exposure-Driven Color and Optical Variations in Hydroxyapatite Extracted from Fish Scales
Authors: Okur H. Esma
Published: February 2025

The disposal of fish scales as waste presents an environmental challenge and an untapped opportunity for resource recovery. In this study, hydroxyapatite (HAp) was extracted from European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) scales to explore how air exposure during calcination affects its optical and surface properties. HAp powders were prepared under two distinct calcination conditions: fully exposed to air (producing white powder) and partially shielded from air (resulting in gray powder). Rietveld refinement of X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) data confirms that both powders crystallize in the hexagonal HAp structure, with a minor Mg-whitlockite impurity. Despite these differences in air exposure, the bulk structure of the HAp remains unchanged. The color variations are linked to surface oxidation, as subsurface layers in the partially shielded scales retains a grayish tone while the exposed surfaces turn completely white. Scanning electron microscopy reveals subtle differences in particle morphology: the white powder had a smoother surface compared to the slightly rougher gray powder. Fourier transform infrared spectra confirms the presence of characteristic phosphate and hydroxyl groups in both powders, indicating that the core chemical structure of HAp is intact in both cases. The Ca/P ratios—1.504(7) for the white powder and 1.505(7) for the gray powder obtained from the Rietveld analysis—further supports the stoichiometric integrity of the material. UV-Vis spectroscopy reveals direct bandgap values of 3.99 eV for the white powder and 3.87 eV for the gray powder. These bandgap values, which are lower than those typically reported for defect-free HAp (5–6 eV), suggest that the optical differences between the powders are driven by surface effects, such as oxygen vacancies or trace impurities. This study highlights how calcination conditions, particularly air exposure, influence surface properties and optical behavior, paving the way for potential applications of fish-scale-derived HAp in electronic and optical materials.
Modeling and Experimental Analysis of Bias Voltage Effects on Hardness and Thickness of TiN Coatings Produced by PVD Process
Authors: Kaya Ahmet Uğur
Published: February 2025

This study examines the impact of bias voltage on the mechanical properties and film thickness of TiN coatings deposited on cold work tool steel via the PVD process. TiN coatings, known for their excellent hardness and wear resistance, were deposited at varying bias voltages (100–300 V). Hardness measurements and SEM analyses were conducted to evaluate the relationship between bias voltage, hardness, and film thickness. Theoretical models, including hardness-load and indentation hardness relationships, were developed to provide a comprehensive understanding of these trends. The results demonstrate that increasing the bias voltage enhances coating hardness up to 250 V due to improved atomic mobility and nucleation density. However, beyond this threshold, grain coarsening and defect formation contribute to a reduction in hardness. A monotonic decrease in film thickness was observed with higher bias voltages, attributed to ion bombardment and re-sputtering effects. The developed models showed strong alignment with experimental results, particularly for indentation hardness behavior, while discrepancies in the hardness-load relationship were noted under high loads and higher bias voltages. These findings underscore the importance of precise bias voltage control and theoretical modeling in enhancing TiN coating performance for industrial applications.
The effect of organizational communication and grit on turnover intention of rehabilitation hospital nurses: A cross-sectional correlation study
Authors: Ha Inji , Park Heeok , Joung Ji Hun
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of organizational communication and grit on nurses’ turnover intention in rehabilitation hospitals. Methods: The subjects of this study included 159 nurses with more than 6 months of experience working in a rehabilitation hospital. The collected data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffe test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression analysis using SPSS 29.0. Results: The subjects’ organizational communication was 3.34±0.38, grit 2.99±0.31, and turnover intention 2.84±0.57. Turnover intention showed a negative correlation with organizational communication (r=-.38, p<.001) and grit (r=-.41, p<.001). The factors significantly affecting turnover intention included grit (β=-.30, p<.001), the scheduled period of employment (age of retirement; β=-.30, p<.001), organizational communication (β=-.26, p<.001), and salary satisfaction (satisfied to very satisfied; β=-.17, p=.014) in order. These actors explained 38.2% of turnover intention. Conclusion: Based on this study’s findings, reducing nurses’ turnover intention in rehabilitation hospitals requires developing with effective measures to improve grit and organizational communication and allowing them to work as long as possible.
Associations of subclinical atherosclerosis with somatic diseases
Authors: Mamedov M.N. , Mardanov B.U. , Karimov A.K. , Studentsova I.V. , Gindullina T.Sh.
Published: February 2025

Subclinical sclerosis is detected in about 50% of adult people (30 to 70% depending on localization). Subclinical sclerosis frequency is the same in people with low cardiovascular risk, thus limiting the feasibility of integral prognostic scales. The subclinical sclerosis comorbidity with other somatic diseases plays an important prognostic role in the development of complications and can serve as an additional indicator for an extended examination. The somatic diseases that often accompany subclinical atherosclerosis include metabolic syndrome, progestogen-induced diabetes mellitus, fatty liver disease, psoriasis, antiphospholipid syndrome, arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. The diseases associated with metabolic disorders, including those of a transient nature, systemic inflammatory disease of connective tissue and skin, are closely related to subclinical atherosclerosis. These peculiarities shall be considered when developing complex measures to prevent complications of comorbid conditions.
Nutrition correction in the complex therapy and rehabilitation of the posttraumatic stress disorder
Authors: Ishchuk V.N. , Subbotina T.I. , Ishchuk Yu.V. , Korosteleva O.G. , Konoplyankin I.V.
Published: February 2025

This study is relevant due to a growing prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military men and civil population and the need to improve nutrition as part of complex therapy and rehabilitation from this pathology. Objective.To analyze the possibilities and prospects of using specialized food products (vitamin and mineral combinations and probiotics) in complex therapy and rehabilitation from posttraumatic stress disorder. Materials and Methods.Domestic and foreign publications from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, MedLine, and PubMed databases were analyzed. Results. The review provides data on the efficacy of specialized food products — vitamin and mineral combinations and probiotics designed for correction of physiological and psychological reactions in PTSD. Vitamin and mineral combinations containing increased vitamin B dosages plus to a complete set of vitamins and administered for a long period regulate psychological symptoms in people staying in extreme conditions and lacking vitamins and minerals. The study analyzed the vitamin and mineral combination proposed by the Federal Research Center of Nutrition, Biotechnology, and Food Safety. Its intake for 1—6 months improves the vitamin status and reduces the symptoms of stress and anxiety.The impact of probiotics on the correction of human microbiome, the emotional, cognitive, systemic, and central spheres of psychophysiological activity was analyzed. The article offers the results of using probiotics in people performing professional duties under ecological and professional stress in the conditions of High North, a pressurized closed object, as a mean of nutritional-metabolic rehabilitation under high physical loads. The studies have shown higher working capacity, shorter rehabilitation after high physical loads, and improved psychophysiological functioning parameters. Conclusion. The domestic and foreign experience of using vitamin and mineral combinations and microbiome correction products — probiotics in the dietary structure of people with PTSD allows considering them as a promising and physiological component of restoring the psycho-physiological functioning of the body.
Validation of situational tasks to assess the competence of orthodontists (using the example of cases of combined jaw deformity)
Authors: Malervein A.V. , Kochubey A.V. , Bogaevskaya O.Y. , Kochubey V.V. , Lazechko M.I.
Published: February 2025

The aim the study. The choice of situational tasks to assess the knowledge of orthodontists about the management of patients with combined jaw deformities. Materials and methods. An expert assessment of 13 situational tasks was carried out in relation to three categories: validity — compliance with real cases in clinical practice, clarity — a complete and adequate description of the case; complexity — the difficulty of solving the problem. The assessment by category was performed on a rating six-point scale based on a calculated integral coefficient (IC) equal to the sum of the ratings by category. Results. The values of the Integral coefficient of the first round of estimates differ significantly, p≤0.001. The Duncan test identifies 9 homogeneous subsets. The estimates of tasks No. 10, 1, 9, 4, 3, 11 simultaneously form 4 groups of subsets for which a second round of evaluation is made. The integral coefficient of the points of the second round of the expert assessment is significantly different, p≤0.001. The Duncan test identifies 2 homogeneous subsets. The experts rated task No. 3 significantly higher (M=10.9). The integral coefficient of the third round of assessments of tasks 3.12.13 is significantly different, p=0.023, «reasonableness» (p=0.815) and «clarity» (p= 0.082) do not differ, the “complexity” of task 13 is higher than that of task 3 (p=0.026), differences in the “complexity” of tasks 3 and 12 (p=0.209), 12 and 13 (p=0.383) no. In the first round, the reasonableness (3.23±1.34 points), complexity (3.15±1.26), clarity (3.04±1.15) of the tasks did not significantly differ (0.055≤p≤0.422). In the second round, the reasonableness (2.98±0.89) of the tasks is higher than their complexity (2.52±0.86) and clarity (2.54±0.74), (p=0.005 and p=0.003), but the complexity and clarity of the tasks are the same (t=0.18, p=0.860). Reasonableness (5.67±0.48), complexity (5.38±0.49) and clarity (5.62±0.49) do not differ in the third round (0.058≤p≤0.763). Conclusion. The situational tasks selected in the study are distinguished by an integral coefficient of validity, complexity and clarity higher than other evaluated tasks, which allows for a multi-level assessment of the knowledge of orthodontists in the management of patients with combined dental anomalies. Expert assessment is acceptable for validating situational tasks when identifying assessment categories.
Professor Nikolay Vladimirovich Popov (to the 130th birth anniversary)
Authors:   Redaktsiia
Published: February 2025

November 3, 2024 is the 130th anniversary of the birth of the world-famous Russian scientist Nikolai Vladimirovich Popov - professor, teacher, one of the leading organizers of forensic medicine in our country, founder and first director of the Research Institute of Forensic Medicine of the Ministry of Health of the USSR, the successor of which is the FGBU “Russian Center for Forensic Medicine” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
Exploring educators' perceptions of the academic challenges affecting grade one learners' academic performance in two low socio-economic schools	learner's occupational performance: in two low socio-economic schools.
Authors: Kalam Aziza , Francke Beth , Jainodien Ayesha , Petersen Jadine , Silo Thembalazi , Turnbull Robyn
Published: February 2025

Introduction: This research study has emerged due to the alarming failure rate of grade one learners' in the Western Cape. The researchers have explored some of the many challenges affecting grade one learners' occupational performance, as the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has a system in place whereby learners are only allowed to fail once in each educational phase before being promoted to the next phase.
Methods: A qualitative phenomenological approach was applied (to explore educators' perspectives) and through purposeful sampling, five grade one educators, from two low-socioeconomic schools, consented for participation in two focus groups. The raw data was analysed into themes and categories after verbatim transcription, of the focus groups.
Results and Conclusion: Three themes emerged from the data analysis: "Learners can't cope", "Socio-economic environment does play a role" and "The system is still a problem for the child". By using the Person Environment Occupation (PEO) model, to analyse the data, the findings revealed that the learners' environment has an immense impact on the performance of their daily occupations in the areas of Activities of Daily Living (ADL), school-work and Play.
Expert opinion on splinting adult patients with neurological injuries
Authors: Chazen Lee-Anne , Franzsen Denise
Published: February 2025

In the light of a lack of definitive research evidence this study explored expert opinion for splinting in adults with neurological injuries. An exploratory, descriptive, qualitative methodology was used with 14 occupational therapists, experienced in neurorehabilitation. Data was analysed based on priori themes:-The Model of Practice Development :- most value was placed on personal knowledge gained from experience in the field and being able to individualise treatment for each patient. Procedural knowledge gained from clinical experience; reflection on protocols and working with and learning from others was seen as essential in developing skills required for this type of intervention.The Three Track Model of Clinical Reasoning -The effectiveness of the splints depended on the patient's context and response as well as the therapists' ability to adapt to their preferences and goals. Procedural reasoning and goals related to client factors should not be consideredÂ  in isolation. Outcomes should consider occupational performance and client satisfaction.
Shaped by place: Environmental influences on the participation of young cyclists from disadvantaged communities in professional cycling.
Authors: Stark Suzanne , Lorenzo Theresa , Landman Susan
Published: February 2025

Objective: This qualitative study explored the influence of environmental factors on the performance of professional cyclists from disadvantaged communities.
Method: Photovoice, unstructured interviews, a focus group and a key informant interview were used as sources of data generation.
Discussion: The findings relate to the experiences of three cyclists, their team and their manager. It is evident that the environment impacts in different ways upon the participation and performance of cyclists.  Four of the five clusters of environmental factors as specified by the International Classification of Function were used as a framework for the discussion.  Environmental factors discussed are Products and technology; The natural environment; Appreciating supportive relationships and attitudes and the relevance of Services, systems and policies.
Conclusion: This study offers a fresh perspective from conventional sporting interventions by focusing on the influence of the environment on sporting performance rather than attempting to improve sporting performance. It is evident that the significance of the environment should be considered more carefully by coaching staff as it could ultimately improve performance of cyclists who come from disadvantaged communities. Taking an occupational perspective, this article highlights the potential contribution of occupational therapy in the field of professional cycling.
In-hand manipulation (IHM) in children 6 and 7 years of age: A follow-up study
Authors: Visser Marieta , Nel Mariette , Joubert Amor , Jacobs Sharné , Smith Bianca , Muller Martli , Du Plessis Carla , Van Heerden Tania , Van Soest Renette
Published: February 2025

Background and aim: The lack of context-specific, valid and reliable, measure in the field of paediatrics remains a challenge for South African occupational therapy clinicians. In terms of in-hand manipulation (IHM), no standardised measurement instruments with age-related norms, comprehensive to evaluate all IHM components, is currently available, causing difficulty with regard to accurate assessment and intervention planning. The aim of this study was to investigate six- and seven-year-old children's IHM skills as a follow-up on a previous study on IHM skills of four- and five-year-old children in Bloemfontein, South Africa.Methods: A quantitative descriptive study was conducted by using video footage of each child performing the activities of the adapted observational checklist, whereafter their performance was scored.Results: One-hundred and fifty-eight children participated in the study. Results indicated that most children in both age groups could perform translation, simple and complex rotation, and shift with stabilisation. However, complex rotation with stabilisation was more difficult for both age groups. Compensatory methods were mostly used in combination by both age groups.Conclusion: The collective results from both studies could be used as base-line IHM norms for children aged 4-7 years, for clinical decision making to inform practice. The IHM Observation Checklist can provide occupational therapists with an instrument comprehensive of all IHM components, and it is inexpensive, easily reproducible and quick to administer. The checklist is not yet generalisable to the South African population but can serve as an interim measure. Further development of the checklist is recommended.
Notas sobre epistemología psicoanalítica y psicología
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito-Ecuador, Vega Castellanos Yolanda , Jaramillo Tejada Francisco ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito-Ecuador
Published: February 2025

Partamos de enunciar que, de manera evidente, Quito, Ecuador en el siglo XXI, no es ni Viena a fines del siglo XIX, ni París a mediados del siglo XX. Nuestra historia, nuestra cultura, nuestros valores y costumbres, están marcados y dan forma a una realidad específica. Realidad que incluye y está formada por sujetos que hablan, que enuncian y se enuncian, y al hacerlo, sostienen un gran Otro (Lacan, 1957-1958/2015) determinado, particular y propio.
Senderos que no se bifurcan: experiencias de articulación entre feminismos y psicología en la docencia e investigación
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Quito-Ecuador, Guarderas-Albuja Paz , Carofilis Cedeño Cynthia ,   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Quito-Ecuador
Published: February 2025

La psicología en el Ecuador enfrenta importantes desafíos. Las decisiones políticas vinculadas a la especialidad desde pregrado —licenciatura en psicología clínica— va en contracorriente a lo que ocurre en diferentes latitudes (Moreta-Herrera y Guerrero, 2019). Asimismo, la definición de la inclusión de la disciplina únicamente en el área de salud ha negado su recorrido en América Latina. Las decisiones son tomadas con escasas reflexiones epistemológicas, limitados enfoques disciplinarios, insuficientes análisis históricos del contexto social y se centran en los intereses de un puñado de personas y universidades.
Descolonizar la investigación en psicología clínica en niños de 0 a 3 años en comunidades kichwas puruháes en Ecuador
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito-Ecuador, Miranda-Orrego María , Ocaña Navas José ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito-Ecuador, Rose-Angélique Belot Rose ,   Université Franche-Comté, Paris-Francia, Mellier Denis ,   Université Franche-Comté, Paris-Francia
Published: February 2025

Este capítulo reflexiona sobre la epistemología de la investigación psicológica en el marco del trabajo con bebés y sus madres que hablan kichwa y cuya nacionalidad es Puruhá. Las familias con las que trabajamos viven en la provincia de Chimborazo, en Ecuador.
Tributyrin Assays v1
Authors: Cleary David
Published: February 2025

Hydrolysis of lipids is an enzymatic process caused by extracellular lipases. To test production of lipases we use tributyrin, a triglyceride component, as a substrate.
Preparation of 1,5-DAN Hydrochloride Matrix and Deposition using an HTX M5 sprayer for MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging of ATP v1
Authors: Bottrill Andrew
Published: February 2025

This protocol details the necessary steps for preparing 1,5-diaminonapthalene hydrochloride matrix and spraying onto tissues sections for analysis by MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging
Improving Perceived Linguistic Competence in English (L2) through Dialogic Pedagogical Gatherings
Authors: Gutiérrez-Fernández Nerea , Villardón-Gallego Lourdes , Flores-Moncada Lirio
Published: February 2025

Perceived competence is considered an essential predictor of learner´s performance in language learning. It is therefore important to identify strategies that favor its development. This study aims to analyze whether the perceived linguistic competence of English as a L2 of pre-service teachers improves after implementing Dialogic Pedagogical Gatherings (DPGs), and if so, in which skills have there been improvements. Likewise, the study also pretends to identify which characteristics of the DPGs can favor this evolution. DPG is an educational strategy based on egalitarian dialogue among participants. The research involved 26 university students who participated in 8 DPGs during a whole academic year.  Data was gathered qualitatively though an open-ended questionnaire and a focus group. The results show that the participants consider that they have improved their level of English after participating in the DPGs, especially in speaking and reading skills, as well as in pronunciation, listening comprehension, and confidence in using the language. They also identify some characteristics of the intervention as key to fostering this improvement: collaboration among peers, solidarity, reduced groups and classroom climate. The results with respect to this teaching strategy have implications for second language learning.