bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Physical Activity, Steps, and Cardiovascular Disease: A Literature Review
Authors: Saldana Giancarlo , Liu Linda , German Charles A.
Published: January 2025

Despite decades of literature on the benefits of physical activity (PA) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other health outcomes, rates of physical inactivity and sedentary time remain alarmingly high and are likely contributing to the global increase in CVD. Roughly one-third of the world’s population does not meet the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline recommended levels of aerobic PA, defined as ≥ 150 min of moderate-intensity PA or ≥75 min of vigorous-intensity PA, or an equivalent combination of both. This is in addition to recommending individuals perform at least 2 days of muscle-strengthening activities per week involving all major muscle groups, which provide additional CVD benefits beyond aerobic PA. Disparities by sex and between high- and low-income countries persist, with modeling studies suggesting a direct global economic cost of $5 billion dollars. To combat the global health crisis of physical inactivity, the WHO implemented a global action plan on PA in 2013, which set a target of a 15% relative reduction in physical inactivity by 2030. Barriers to attaining adequate PA levels are abundant, however, step counting represents a relatively novel metric of PA with a growing body of literature supporting their utility given mounting evidence of CVD benefits, with trends that mirror intensity-centric metrics of PA that are used in WHO guidelines. This manuscript provides an up-to-date review of the evidence on the benefits of PA, steps, and cardiovascular outcomes.
On class groups of upper cluster algebras
Authors: Pompili Mara
Published: January 2025

We compute the class groups of full rank upper cluster algebras in terms of the exchange polynomials. This characterizes the UFDs among these algebras. Our results simultaneously generalize theorems of Garcia Elsener, Lampe, and Smertnig from 2019 and of Cao, Keller, and Qin from 2023. Furthermore, we show that every (upper) cluster algebra is a finite factorization domain.
First isola of modulational instability of Stokes waves in deep water
Authors: Berti Massimiliano , Maspero Alberto , Ventura Paolo
Published: January 2025

We prove high-frequency modulational instability of small-amplitude Stokes waves in deep water under longitudinal perturbations, providing the first isola of unstable eigenvalues branching off from

\mathrm{i}\frac{3}{4}

. Unlike the finite depth case this is a degenerate problem and the real part of the unstable eigenvalues has a much smaller size than in finite depth. By a symplectic version of Kato theory, we reduce to search the eigenvalues of a

2\times 2

Hamiltonian and reversible matrix which has eigenvalues with nonzero real part if and only if a certain analytic function is not identically zero. In deep water, we prove that the Taylor coefficients up to order three of this function vanish, but not the fourth-order one.
R-1234yf [HFO-1234yf] Refrigerant Electronic Leak Detectors, Minimum Performance Criteria
Authors:   Interior Climate Control Service Committee
Published: January 2025

This SAE Standard provides testing and functional requirements to meet specified minimum performance criteria for electronic probe-type leak detectors. The equipment specified here will identify smaller refrigerant leaks when servicing motor vehicle air conditioning systems, including those engineered with improved sealing and smaller refrigerant charges to address environmental concerns and increase system efficiency. This document does not address any safety issues concerning the equipment design or use beyond that of sampling a flammable refrigerant, save those described in 3.1 and 3.2 of this document. All requirements of this standard shall be verified in SAE J2911.
Liquid Leak Tightness Standards for Propulsion Battery Packs Recommended Practice
Authors:   Battery Standards Testing Committee
Published: January 2025

This recommended practice (RP) establishes nondestructive in-line production test methods for evaluating the water leak tightness of propulsion battery packs. It aims to achieve results equivalent to the IEC 60529 standard’s IPX7 level using the Selected Equivalent Channel (EC) method defined in SAE J3277. This RP provides guidance for system setup, tooling design, validation, and leak test procedures. It acknowledges the limitations of certain battery pack designs and recommends appropriate air or tracer gas leak tightness technologies.

Specifically, this RP covers nondestructive end-of-line leak testing for:

Battery pack assembly: Ensuring protection against water ingress into the battery pack.

Coolant system: Verifying the integrity of the coolant system and preventing coolant leaks into the battery pack.
On modern Afro-communitarianism and Matolino’s commitment
Authors: Adeate Tosin
Published: January 2025

As human behaviour, practices, and needs evolve in Africa, there is doubt regarding the continued application of Afro-communitarianism as an explanatory model. This doubt could be resolved by classifying Afro-communitarianism into dissimilar kinds to capture the divergent interests of traditional and modern African societies. In this article, I argue for a more nuanced distinction between traditional and modern Afro-communitarianism and locate Bernand Matolino’s limited communitarianism in the latter. I show that by establishing this more nuanced distinction between traditional and modern Afrocommunitarianism, we come to a better understanding of how Afrocommunitarianism might be useful to African societies, in so far as it is contextualised. So, while traditional Afro-communitarianism might explain the realities of small monolithic African societies, modern Afro-communitarianism, such as Matolino’s limited communitarianism, reflects and fits into the realities of modern Africa and also reflect the thoughts required to capture those current realities about persons and society. Also, with this nuanced distinction, I demonstrate that traditional Afro-communitarianism poses the problem of humiliation, in which an individual’s selfhood and agency are delimited by communal ways of life. To overcome this problem, I draw from Matolino’s limited communitarianism to propose the deessentialisation of African thought to accommodate plural conceptions of personhood.
The Pragmatic Functions of Dagbani Diminutives
Authors: Hudu Fusheini
Published: January 2025

This study examines how compounds can be distinguished from phrases in Kusaal, a Mabia language spoken in the Upper East region of Ghana as well as two neighbouring countries: Burkina Faso and Togo. Both compounds and phrases involve the combination of lexemes. It is, therefore, important to establish clear-cut criteria for distinguishing between them. However, due to individual language uniqueness, there are no universally acceptable criteria that work for all languages, necessitating the identification of language-specific features. An outstanding matter which complicates the issue of the demarcation between compounds and phrases in Kusaal emanates from the orthography where a modifying adjective in a phrase is written together with its head noun as a single word, much like noun+adjective compounds which are also written together as single units. Using primary data collected through semi-structured interviews and secondary data gathered from Kusaal dictionaries, the study finds displacement, coordination, and inflection as criteria for distinguishing phrases from compounds. In contrast, orthography, stress and compositionality are less reliable for distinguishing compounds from phrases in the language. This descriptive study contributes to our understanding of word formation, one of the grey areas in the study of the grammar of Kusaal.
Analysis of Human Papillomavirus-HPV-18 and HPV-45 Type-specific variants in a contemporary cohort of individuals with cervical disease in Ghana
Authors: Kaba Gladys , Stevenson Andrew , A. Sakyi Samuel , O. Konney Thomas , A. Titiloye Nicholas , A. Oppong Samuel , Amo-Antwi Kwabena , Agyemang-Yeboah Francis , Cuschieri Kate , V. Graham Sheila
Published: January 2025

Objectives: E6 and E7 DNA sequence profile of HPV-18 and HPV-45 lineage/sublineage variants in Ghana.Design: A cross-sectional study.Setting: Obstetrics/Gynaecology Directorate, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi and Department of Radio-therapy/Nuclear Medicine and the Family Planning Unit, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra.Participants: 207 individuals referred with clinical suspicion of cervical cancer (CxCa) or confirmed CxCa/precancer cases.Methods: Cervical swabs were collected (from October 2018 to November 2020) from individuals, with L1 DNA positivity for HPV-18(40 samples) and/or HPV-45(28 samples), out of 207 samples tested for 24-HPV-genotypes. DNA was extracted from a convenience sample and HPV-E6/E7-PCR (33/40-HPV-18-+ve- or 20/28-HPV-45-+ve samples), sequencing, and BLAST analysis was carried out.Results: After PCR amplification, the E6/E7 gene regions of 26 out of 33(HPV-18+ve) samples and ten (10) out of 20 (HPV-45+ve) samples were eligible for sequencing. For HPV-18 variants, 24 out of 26 samples (92.31%) were of lineage-B/C, including samples of lineage-C and 22 samples of lineage-B (out of which ten (10) samples were with E7-SNP-C665T). Nine out of ten HPV-45 variants were sublineage-A1, of which two (2) samples harboured both E6-SNPs-C134T and C4I7T including one sample with E6-SNPs-C134T, G415C, C4I7T detected together.Conclusions: Our study confirms a dominance of HPV-45-sublineage-A1 and HPV-18-lineage-B (with rare occurrence of Africa-specific HPV-18-lineage-C) variants in Ghana. Our study provides preliminary data on E6/E7 SNPs of HPV-18 and HPV-45 lineages and sublineages among CxCa cases in Ghana. We hope our data will inform future studies on pattern and distribution of HPV type-specific nucleotide changes that can be useful for therapeutic intervention.
Determinants of adoption of Bt cotton among smallholder cotton producers in Kitui and Kisumu counties, Kenya.
Authors: Kaisha Collins , Mbeche Robert , Ateka Josiah
Published: January 2025

The Government of Kenya acknowledges the importance of the cotton industry in the country's development agenda, particularly under the manufacturing pillar. To revitalize the industry, the government approved Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton for commercial production in 2019. Bt cotton is promoted on the grounds that it is resistant to pests such as bollworms which can lead to a reduction in the use of pesticides, improve productivity, and in the long run deliver increased profits to farmers. While Bt Cotton has been promoted since 2019, evidence of its adoption among smallholder farmers is limited. This study assessed the determinants of Bt-cotton adoption among smallholder cotton producers in Kitui and Kisumu counties, Kenya. Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey of 389 households that were selected randomly in Kisumu (192 households) and Kitui Counties (197 households). Among the total sampled households (389), 242 were cotton farming households and 147 were households that were not growing cotton. However, in this study context, the analysis proceeded with the 242 cotton-growing households. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Heckman’s two-stage regression model. The descriptive results showed that nearly half (47.5%) of the cotton-producing households were involved in producing the Bt cotton variety. Heckman’s two-stage model showed that increased access to land for farming (p=0.002), access to extension service (p=0.025), and expected benefits of Bt cotton (early maturity (p=0.000), and better quality of fibre had a positive influence (p=0.010) on adoption, while the distance to the output market (p=0.004) and soil fertility (p=0.076) had a negative influence on adoption. The results further showed that the intensity of adoption increased with household expenditure (p=0.012), access to credit (p=0.096), and having a positive perception of Bt cotton being drought tolerant (p=0.024). Larger household sizes (p=0.096), Bt cotton early maturity attribute (p=0.002), crop diversification (p=0.044), and increased access to land (p=0.002) had a negative influence on the intensity of adoption. The results revealed that farm and farmer characteristics, economic, and institutional factors, and attributes of Bt cotton are found to be determinants of the adoption of Bt cotton. The study recommends that the public and private sectors promote access to extension services, markets, and credit to improve the uptake of Bt cotton in Kenya.
The Brenton Blue butterfly – A conservation odyssey
Authors: Edge David A.
Published: January 2025

The Brenton Blue butterfly became nationally famous in the 1990s when the Lepidopterists' Society of Africa (LSA) launched a campaign to prevent its imminent extinction, because of the development of a luxury housing estate at Brenton-on-Sea on the southern coast of South Africa. This campaign gained support from national and international NGOs as well as the South African public and pressure mounted on the National Government to intervene. Eventually the Brenton Blue Butterfly Reserve (BBBR) was established to protect the butterfly in 1997, with the status of a “special nature reserve”. An intensive research project was conducted from 2000–2005, which uncovered the butterfly's unusual ecological requirements, including the caterpillar's habit of feeding on the rootstock of its host plant Indigofera erecta under the protection of Camponotus baynei ants. The vegetation composition and dynamics, the biology of the host plant, the ant community and the population dynamics of the butterfly were also outcomes of this research. This facilitated the development of a reserve management programme, which for over 20 years seemed to ensure the butterfly's survival. Fire exclusion was practiced because of the risk to the host ants, which nest in dead wood on the surface. Despite these precautions, during the unprecedented Knysna fire in June 2017 the entire butterfly reserve was burnt, and even though some butterflies emerged in November 2017, these were the last ones seen at the BBBR.
Studies on Crambidae VI: Cristabotys gen. nov. a new genus of Spilomelinae from Africa (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Spilomelinae)
Authors: Maes Koen V.N.
Published: January 2025

A new genus Cristabotys gen. nov. is erected in the Spilomelinae for the species Pyrausta pastrinalis Guenée,1854. Data on the food plant and distribution are given and the systematic position is discussed. Adults, larva and genitalia are illustrated. Similar looking species, Pramadea ultratrinalis (Marion,1954) comb. nov. and Patania straminea (Butler,1875) comb. nov., are compared to Cristabotys pastrinalis (Guenée,1854) comb. nov.
Association between Identity Dimensions and History Sexual Abuse among Rwandan Adolescents: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Sano Sana Milele , Niyonsenga Japhet , Niyonkuru Felix , Mahoro Emmanuella , Uwimana Eugenie , Uwingeneye Liliane , Mutabaruka Jean , Sebatukura Simeon Gitimbwa , Kanyamanza Claudine Uwera
Published: January 2025

BackgroundAdolescent sexual abuse can profoundly impact psychological development, including identity formation, yet there is limited research in African contexts. This study aimed to explore how different levels of identity dimensions (low, moderate, high) are associated with the likelihood of reporting a history of sexual abuse.MethodsA case-control study design was conducted with 746 girls aged 10-19 years, evenly divided between sexually abused (case group) and non-sexually abused adolescents (control group). Cases were selected from Isange One-Stop Centres, and controls were recruited from secondary schools in Rwanda. Data on socio-demographics and identity dimensions were collected. Group differences were analysed using Chi-Square test; and logistic regression was employed to determine independent association’s predictor variables.ResultsNo significant group differences were observed in socio-demographic variables (p>0.05). Teen motherhoods was reported exclusively in the case group (22.9%), with 1.9% of the case group pregnant and 5.4% reporting a history of abortion. Adolescents with a history of sexual abuse were more likely to score high on identity diffusion (AOR =7.55, 95% CI: 5.11–13.92), foreclosure (AOR = 4.81, 95% CI: 2.87–7.95), and moratorium (AOR =2.21, 95%CI: 1.30–3.93). They were also more likely to report moderate or high levels of exploration in depth, commitment making, and identification with commitment. ConclusionSexual abuse is significantly associated with disruptions in identity development, including heightened diffusion, foreclosure, and altered exploration processes. Adolescents with a history of sexual abuse exhibit a premature identity characterized by commitment without sufficient exploration. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to support identity development and address the psychological impacts of trauma in adolescents.Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2024;7(3):392-401
Effect of Myofascial Release and Soft Tissue Mobilization versus Interferential Therapy with Exercises on Neck Musculoskeletal Related Syndromes: A Before and After Study
Authors: Ndahiriwe Christian Chance , Bucyana Emmy , Tuyizere Malachie , Hakizimana Moussa , Nshimiyimana Jacques , Assuman Nuhu , Gasana Juliette , Rukundo Jean de Dieu , Semana Jean Marie Vianney , Jayavel Ayyappan
Published: January 2025

BackgroundNeck-related musculoskeletal disorders are classified among the top disabling conditions leading to discomfort, pain and functional restrictions which impact people’s functions and performance. Aim: To assess the effects of soft tissue mobilization versus interferential therapy with exercises among adults with neck musculoskeletal syndromes.Materials and MethodsThirty-two (32) participants in this study were randomly allocated to two groups. Experimental (n=16) received myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization. Control (n=16) received interferential therapy with conventional neck exercises for 6 weeks. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Scores and Neck Disability Index (NDI) were used to measure the effect of the treatment interventions. ResultsThe findings from this trial showed a significant improvement in pain and disability. Unpaired (independent) t-test on NPRS and NDI scores between groups (NPRS t-test: -3.693 P=0.001) and (NDI t-test: -8.472, P=0.001) thus, favouring Myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization compared to IFT and exercises.ConclusionMyofascial release provides greater benefits in terms of reduction of functional limitations and pain. IFT and exercise therapy showed improvement suggesting that a combination of both treatment approaches may yield better results than single treatment modality alone.Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2024;7(3):403-410
Kavramsal Sanatta Anlamın Yapıbozumu
Authors: Susuz Mehmet
Published: January 2025

Kavramsal Sanata yönelik yapılan değerlendirmelerde, temellerinin 20. yüzyılın başlarındaki öncü sanat hareketlerine dayandırıldığı ifade edilmektedir. Kavramsal sanatın bir sanat hareketi olma süreci, 1960 sonrasındaki ‘fikir’ odaklı oluşturulan sanat formlarını tanımlamak için kullanılmıştır. Bu sanat hareketini öncesindeki oluşumlardan ayıran en önemli noktanın ‘dil’ göstergesi olduğu söylenebilir. Kavramsal Sanatın yapısı incelendiğinde, modern sanatın yapısına eleştirel bir yaklaşım gözlemlenir. Bu eleştirel yaklaşımın temelinde ‘biçim-içerik’ sorunsalı gösterilebilir. Modern sanatın akılcılığı/mantığı merkeze alan anlayışı eleştiren kavramsalcılar, mantığın ötesinde sezgisel süreçlere odaklanırlar. Kavramsal Sanat ile özdeşleşen ‘dil’ olgusu, eser-izleyici etkileşiminde anlamın sınırlarını zorlayarak açık uçlu yorum alanını sanat alımlayıcısına sunar. Aynı zamanda bu durum, Kavramsal Sanatta anlamın yapıbozumuna zemin hazırlar. Esere odaklanan bireylerin ortaya koyduğu bu farklı bakış açıları eserin anlam potansiyelini güçlendirir. ‘Kavramsal Sanatta Anlamın Yapıbozumu’ başlıklı bu araştırmada, Kavramsal Sanatta üretilen eserlere kodlanan ‘dil’in içerdiği fikir/düşünce yapısının sanat alımlayıcıları tarafından farklı yorumlanma sürecinin ortaya çıkarttığı anlam belirsizliğinde yapıbozum kuramının potansiyeline yönelik değerlendirmelerin yapılması amaçlanmaktadır.
Genel Yetkinlik İnancı, Akıllı Tahta Tutumu ve Derslerde Teknoloji Kullanımına Yönelik Tutum: Öğretmen Adayları Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: Polat Murat
Published: January 2025

Sınıflarda teknoloji ürünlerinin kullanımı günden güne giderek daha çok artmaktadır. Bu durumun özellikle yüz yüze etkileşimin olduğu sınıf ortamlarında öğrenme-öğretme süreçleri üzerindeki muhtemel etkileri ise hala tartışılmaktadır. Bu tartışmanın çözümüne küçük bir katkı da öğrenci tutumlarının analiz edilmesi yoluyla sağlanabilir. Bu araştırmanın temel amacı da öğretmen adaylarının akıllı tahtaya ve derslerde teknoloji ürünü kullanımına yönelik tutumları ile genel yetkinlik inançları arasındaki ilişkileri bir ön tahmin modeliyle ortaya koymaktır. Araştırma bir devlet üniversitesine bağlı eğitim fakültesinde öğrenim gören 121 öğretmen adayının katılımıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma ilişkisel tarama deseninde yürütülmüştür ve veri toplama aracı olarak; bir adet kişisel bilgi formu, Akıllı Tahta Tutum Ölçeği, Genel Yetkinlik İnancı Ölçeği ve Derslerde Teknoloji Ürünü̈ Kullanımına Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonunda; akıllı tahta tutumu ve derslerde teknoloji ürünü kullanımına yönelik tutum ile genel yetkinlik inancı arasında zayıf ve orta düzeyde birtakım yordayıcı ve anlamlı ilişkilerin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, ilgili alanyazın çerçevesinde tartışılmış ve birtakım önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Görme Engelli ve Az Gören Bireyler için Geliştirilen Donanım ve Yazılımlar
Authors: Hebebci Mustafa Tevfik
Published: January 2025

Yakın bir zamanda hayatımıza giren bilgisayarlar hayatımızın vazgeçilmez bir parçası olmuştur. Yaşamı daha kolay hale getirme amacı ile geliştirilen bu teknolojilerin herkes için eşit koşullarda erişilebilir ve kullanılabilir olması gerekmektedir. Dünya Sağlık Örgütü verilerine göre dünyada 39 milyonu görme engelli olmak üzere toplam 285 milyon görme kusuruna sahip birey bulunmaktadır. Türkiye’de ise yapılan çalışmalar gelişmiş bir kayıt sisteminin olmaması yüzünden farklılık göstermekle birlikte en güncel çalışmalardan biri olan Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Görme Engelliler Teknoloji Laboratuvarı 2011 verilerine göre 400.000’dir. Bu bireylerin bağımsız bir şekilde yaşamını sürdürme ve kolay bir şekilde bilgiye erişmeleri için çeşitli özel donanımlar ve yazılımlar üretilmektedir. Görme engelli bireyler bu donanım ve yazılımlar sayesinde herkes gibi günlük yaşamlarını sürdürebilmekte ve toplumdaki yerini alabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada görme engelli ya da az gören bireylerin Türkiye’de ve dünyadaki durumları ve bu bireylere yönelik geliştirilen donanım ve yazılımlar ile ilgili bilgi verilmiştir. Bu çalışmalara ek olarak web sayfalarında erişilebilirlik, evrensel tasarım ve görme engelli bireylerin sayısı ve durumları da incelenmiştir.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinde Oyun Bağımlılığının Etkileri Üzerine Nitel Bir Çalışma
Authors: Yalçın Seda , Bertiz Yasemin
Published: January 2025

Teknolojinin gelişmesiyle birlikte hayatımızın her alanında bulunan bilgisayarlar, günlük yaşantımızı kolaylaştırmakla birlikte bazı olumsuz etkilere de neden olmaktadır. Bu olumsuzlukların başında her yaş grubunda görülen internet bağımlılığı gelmektedir. İnternet bağımlılığın temel nedenlerinden birisi de oyun bağımlılığıdır. Oyun bağımlılığı olan kişilerde çeşitli olumsuz etkenler görülebilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, bireyleri bir hastalık gibi saran ve bağımlı hale getiren dijital oyunların üniversite öğrencileri üzerindeki etkilerini ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışmada ayrıca,  oyunlarının özellikle öğrenciler üzerindeki olumlu-olumsuz yönleri de ele alınmıştır. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, bireylerin dijital oyunları gerçek hayatla ilişkilendirdikleri, dijital oyun oynamayı başka etkinliklere tercih ettikleri ve dijital oyunların gerçek yaşamda karşılaşılan bir sorunun çözümünde yol gösterici olduğu görüşüne sahip oldukları elde edilmiştir.
Türkiye’de Cumhuriyet Öncesi ve Sonrası Resim Eğitiminin Gelişimi
Authors: Ciddi Mustafa Lütfi
Published: January 2025

Sanat eğitimi, genel eğitim içinde önemli bir yere sahiptir.  Medeni milletlerin eğitim tarihin bakıldığında sanat eğitimine verdikleri önem görülmektedir. Bu sebeple sanat eğitimini eğitim sistemimizin merkezinde tutarak geliştirmek zorundayız. Sanat eğitiminin temelleri incelenirken, uygarlık tarihinden bağımsız düşünülemez. Farklı dönemlerde sanata çeşitli anlamlar ve roller yüklense de toplumların uygarlık tarihlerinin sanat tarihleri ile paralellik göstererek geliştiği bilinmektedir. Türk resim sanatının gelişiminde önemli bir adım olan Harbiye Mektebi, sanat eğitiminin ilk verildiği kurumlarımızın başındadır. Cumhuriyet öncesi ve sonrasında devamlı gelişim gösteren sanat eğitimimiz günümüzde kurumsallaşarak uygulamada bazı eksikliklerle birlikte sağlam temeller üzerine oturtulmuştur. Bu araştırma ile ülkemiz sanat eğitiminin geçmişten günümüze geçirdiği gelişim süreci hakkında bilgiler istifadenize sunulmaya çalışılmıştır.
Özel Yetenekli Öğrencilerin Eğitiminde FeTeMM
Authors: Ayverdi Leyla , Öz Aydın Serap
Published: January 2025

Özel yetenekli bireyler; liderlik, yaratıcılık, özel akademik kabiliyet, genel zihinsel yetenek, sanat veya psikomotor beceri alanlarından en az birinde yaşıtlarına göre üstün performans ortaya koyan bireylerdir. Yetenek ve ilgi alanları akranlarından farklı olan özel yetenekli öğrencilerin öğrenme ihtiyaçları da farklıdır. Bu durum özel yeteneklilerin eğitiminde farklılaştırma uygulamalarının yapılmasına neden olmaktadır. Hızlandırma, zenginleştirme ve gruplama gibi uygulamalarla özel yetenekli bireylerin eğitim ihtiyaçları karşılanmaya çalışılmaktadır. FeTeMM yaklaşımı, fen, teknoloji, mühendislik ve matematik disiplinlerinden en az ikisinin birlikte öğretimine dayanan bir eğitim yaklaşımıdır. Özellikle bu alanlarda yetenekli olan öğrencilerin eğitiminde farklılaştırma yapmak için FeTeMM yaklaşımı uygulanabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, özel yeteneklilerin FeTeMM eğitiminde farklı ülkelerde alternatif yaklaşımlar olarak kullanılabilen FeTeMM Okulları, çift kayıt imkanları, Uluslararası Bakalorya Programı ve ileri yerleştirme programları, üniversiteye erken giriş programları, yaz programları, uzaktan eğitim programları, yarışmalar, staj ve mentörlük uygulamaları, hizmet öğrenme programları uygulamalarına yer verilerek bunların ülkemizdeki karşılıkları üzerinde durulmuş ve bu uygulamaları geliştirmek için yapılabilecek çalışmalara ilişkin önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Psikoloji ve Sanat Etkileşimi Üzerine
Authors: Ayaydin Abdullah
Published: January 2025

Sanatla ilgili tüm çalışmalar dört genel başlık altında toplanabilir. Bunlar; psikoloji, felsefe, eğitim ve estetik. Başka bir deyişle, sanatın etkileşime girdiği dört alandan biri psikolojidir. Sanat kavramı; Felsefe, eğitim ve estetik ile ne kadar alakalı olursa, psikoloji ile o kadar alakalı olur. Sanatın psikolojiye yansımaları da diğer alanlara da yansır. Çünkü tüm alanları sanata taşıyan kişi bir sanatçı, sanatçı ise psikolojisi olan bir birey. Eğitim, sanat ve psikolojinin birlikte etkileşim kurduğu önemli alanlardan biridir. Sanatın her bireyin psikolojisini etkileyebileceği gerçeğine dayanarak, sanatın öğrenci psikolojisi üzerindeki etkileri düşünülebilir. Yukarıda belirtilen psikoloji sanat etkileşimi ve sanatsal terapinin öğrenci için bir eğitim aracı olarak kullanılabileceğini söylemek kaçınılmazdır.
Training Staff Members and Caregivers on Utilizing Allen Cognitive Levels to Aid Individuals Living with Alzheimer's and Dementia to Maintain Activities of Daily Living
Authors:   , Boyd Kristy
Published: January 2025

This capstone is about training caregivers and staff members on utilizing the Allen Cognitive Levels to help individuals living with Alzheimer's and Dementia to maintain their ADLs.
A practical DNA data storage using an expanded alphabet introducing 5-methylcytosine
Authors: Liu Deruilin , Xu Demin , Shi Liuxin , Zhang Jiayuan , Bi Kewei , Luo Bei , Liu Chen , Li Yuxiang , Fan Guangyi , Wang Wen , Ping Zhi
Published: January 2025

The DNA molecule is a promising next-generation data storage medium. Recently, it has been theoretically proposed that non-natural or modified bases can serve as extra molecular letters to increase the information density. However, this strategy is challenging due to the difficulty in synthesizing non-natural DNA sequences and their complex structure. Here, we described a practical DNA data storage transcoding scheme named R+ based on an expanded molecular alphabet that introduces 5-methylcytosine (5mC). We demonstrated its experimental validation by encoding one representative file into several 1.3∼1.6 kbps in vitro DNA fragments for nanopore sequencing. Our results show an average data recovery rate of 98.97% and 86.91% with and without reference, respectively. Our work validates the practicability of 5mC in DNA storage systems, with a potentially wide range of applications.

Availability and implementation
R+ is implemented in Python and the code is available under a MIT license at https://github.com/Incpink-Liu/DNA-storage-R_plus.
Transfer of Debt Collateral Object in a Deed of Sale and Purchase (Study of Tangerang District Court Decision number: 1096/Pdt.G/2022/PN.Tng)
Authors: Ratri Widyadari Anindya
Published: January 2025

An authentic deed made by a Land Deed Official (PPAT) has an important role in providing legal certainty for legal actions, such as transferring land rights or ownership rights over apartment units. However, violations of the precautionary principle in making authentic deeds by PPATs are still found, such as in the case of Tangerang District Court Decision number 1096/Pdt.G/2022/PN.Tng, where the deed was made not in accordance with the actual circumstances. This research aims to analyze the legal consequences of a Sale and Purchase Deed that is not in accordance with the principle of prudence and the responsibility of the PPAT in this matter. The research method used is doctrinal legal research with data collection through literature study, then analyzed qualitatively. The results show that an authentic deed made not in accordance with the actual circumstances can be declared null and void so that the agreement in it is considered never to have occurred. In addition, the responsible PPAT may be subject to civil sanctions in the form of compensation, administrative sanctions in the form of temporary dismissal for up to one year in accordance with Regulation of the Minister of ATR/BPN Number 2 of 2018, as well as sanctions based on the PPAT Code of Ethics. The implications of this research provide an important understanding of the need for supervision and application of the precautionary principle by PPATs to avoid legal losses for the parties involved.
Hubungan Durasi Duduk dan Faktor yang Berpengaruh terhadap Kejadian Low Back Pain pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Tarumanagara Angkatan 2020
Authors: Nikmah Khoirun , Lumbantobing Lamhot Asnir
Published: January 2025

Low Back Pain (LBP) is a pain of discomfort sensation, localized in the lower part of the cost and the lower folds of the gluteal and can radiate towards the legs to the feet. Medical students are at high risk of the occurrence of LBP one of the factors is the large number of busy lecture schedules that result in students doing static work that is sitting for long duration, so that many of the students are in the wrong sitting position, and this results in musculoskeletal complaints such as LBP. This research aimed to determine the relationship between the incidence of LBP in students and the duration of sitting and the factors that influence it. The design of this study is cross-sectional analytics, with the research respondents being students of the Faculty of Medicine, Tarumanagara University class of 2020. Subjects were taken using a consecutive sampling technique. LBP data collection using ODI and VAS questionnaires. The data were analyzed using a statistical program with a limit of meaning of p-values <0.05. The total respondents to this study were 127 students with an average age 19. A total of 89 (70.1%) respondents  were female, 101 (79.5%) respondents had a sitting duration of ≥4 hours. The results of the analysis found that there was a meaningful relationship between the incidence of LBP in students and the duration of sitting during lectures with meaningful values (p=<0,01;PRR=1,578), meaningful results between sitting position (p=0.001), not/rare exercise frequency (P=0.349) and exercise duration never/<30 minutes (P=0.124), the result was not meaningful between BMI and LBP (p=0.995;PRR=1.003). Based on epidemiological analysis, the factor that most affects LBP in students of the Faculty of Medicine, Tarumanagara University class of 2020 is wrong sitting position (PRR= 6.029), exercise frequency not/rare (PRR=2.692), with exercise duration never/<30 minutes (P=0.124).
Partisipasi Masyarakat dalam Pelaksanaan Program Keluarga Harapan di Kelurahan Gayamsari Kecamatan Gayamsari Kota Semarang
Authors: Firmansyah Nur Aditya , Ginting Rosalina , Supriyono Supriyono
Published: January 2025

The Family Hope Program (PKH) is a conditional cash assistance program that aims to alleviate poverty through the family as the initial foundation in achieving family welfare. The Family Hope Program (PKH) is related to the Indonesian Sociology course, which is material on social problems in Indonesia. One of the materials is about poverty. And the Family Hope Program (PKH) is related to the Public Policy course. One of the materials is to alleviate poverty in Indonesia through PKH. However, PKH until now has reduced the poverty rate still resulting in a low number and the independent graduation process of PKH participants is still low, which indicates that this program is only a road in place. This research was conducted using a qualitative method. The selection of research informants was carried out by purposive sampling technique. Data collection, interviews and documentation studies. Data analysis is carried out during data collection then reduces data, presents data, verifies and draws conclusions from research results. The results of the analysis show that community participation in the implementation of PKH in the field is running well and in accordance with applicable regulations. However, there are aspects that need to be improved such as standard operational procedures, the quality of the Government that holds the standard of recipient criteria, there are indications of discretion of the companion that has the potential to deviate.
Pengaruh Literasi Wirausaha, Literasi Digital dan Lingkungan Keluarga dalam Dunia Bisnis Digital terhadap Minat Wirausaha di Kalangan Mahasiswa Feb Ums
Authors: Ferdiyanto Andrian Maulana , Arifin Atwal
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the effect of entrepreneurial literacy, digital literacy, and family environment on entrepreneurial interest among students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (FEB UMS). In today's digital era, developing entrepreneurial interest is very important to increase the competence and independence of students as the next generation of the nation. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 100 respondents of FEB UMS students selected using the slovin method. The independent variables in this study include entrepreneurial literacy (X₁), digital literacy (X₂), and family environment (X₃), while the dependent variable is entrepreneurial interest (Y). Data analysis was carried out using validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, multiple regression analysis, as well as F test, t test, and coefficient of determination (R²).The results showed that simultaneously, entrepreneurial literacy (X1), digital literacy (X2), and family environment (X3) had a significant effect on student entrepreneurial interest. However, partially, only the family environment variable (X3) has a significant influence on student entrepreneurial interest. Meanwhile, entrepreneurial literacy (X1) and digital literacy (X2) did not show a significant effect individually. This finding indicates that support, encouragement, and parenting from the family play a major role in shaping students' entrepreneurial interest, while the level of entrepreneurial literacy and mastery of digital technology do not make a significant contribution directly.In conclusion, the family environment (X3) is the dominant factor influencing the entrepreneurial interest of FEB UMS students. The results of this study are expected to be a reference for families, educational institutions, and related parties to encourage the development of student entrepreneurial potential by providing support that is more focused on the family environment.
THE FORMATS AND THE AGENDA OF ORGANIZING PAN-ARMENIAN CONFERENCES IN 1980-2022
Authors: Yeghiazaryan Arman
Published: January 2025

Since 1980, several conferences have been held with the participation of representatives of Armenia and the Diaspora, the main purpose of which was to discuss the problems of bilateral cooperation, define the priorities, and clarify future tasks. The question of the necessity of such assemblies was discussed both during the Soviet period and after the restoration of Armenia’s political independence, but the search for the most effective format is still ongoing. Based on the political approaches of this or that government and the imperative to effectively solve the defined problems, these assemblies were held in different formats, from representative meetings to conferences and summits. In this article, the agendas and convening formats of the Armenia-Diaspora conferences are examined, considering them under the historical and political reality of the time.
Gambaran Kekerasan Seksual dan Pola Asuh pada Salah Satu Perguruan Tinggi di Sulawesi Utara
Authors: Tololiu Michelle , Opod Hendri , Pali Cicilia
Published: January 2025

Kekerasan seksual merupakan salah satu permasalahan yang patut diperhatikan. Definisi dan bentuk-bentuk kekerasan seksual berdasarkan Permendikbud No. 30 Tahun 2021 masih ditemukan di Perguruan Tinggi saat ini. Mahasiswa yang umumnya berusia 17-21 tahun berada pada fase remaja akhir memiliki tugas perkembangan berupa pembentukan identitas, yang salah satunya dipengaruhi oleh bagaimana cara orang tua mengasuh anaknya. Karena itu, penelitian ini dilakukan untuk melihat pola asuh apa yang meningkatkan risiko seseorang menjadi korban kekerasan seksual. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui gambaran pola asuh pada mahasiswa yang pernah mengalami kekerasan seksual di salah satu perguruan tinggi di Sulawesi Utara. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan studi deskriptif kuantitatif dengan metode pengambilan data potong lintang. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuesioner kekerasan seksual dan Parental Authority Questionnaire-Revised (PAQ-R) oleh Dr. John R. Buri, dianalisis menggunakan uji univariat. Hasil: Dari 108 responden yang terkumpul, didapati mahasiswa yang pernah mengalami kekerasan seksual sebanyak 90% dan mahasiswa yang tidak pernah mengalami kekerasan seksual sebanyak 10%. Keduanya didominasi oleh mahasiswa yang memiliki pola asuh otoritatif, namun 10% responden dieksklusi dan hanya 90% responden yang pernah mengalami kekerasan seksual diolah datanya lebih lanjut. Kesimpulan: Mahasiswa yang pernah mengalami kekerasan seksual sebanyak 90% dan yang tidak pernah mengalami kekerasan seksual sebanyak 10%. Keduanya memiliki pola asuh yang dominan yaitu otoritatif, sehingga ada faktor-faktor lain yang dapat menyebabkan adanya kekerasan seksual.
SGD3 - Health and Wellness: Mother and Father Perspectives on Healthy Eating in Chile
Authors: Muñoz-Huaracán Sandra , Rosales-Arce Franco , Sarmiento-Peralta Giusseppe , Calderón-Morales Walter , Rebolledo-Aburto Guipsy , Núñez-Acevedo Edwars , Romero-Argueta Jesús
Published: January 2025

Objective: The aim of this research is to analyze the food preferences of fathers and mothers in the Maule region. In this context, we explore statistical differences that can inform the development of business and institutional strategies, considering food consumption preferences.
 
Theoretical Framework: Consumer preferences play a vital role in the development of plans and programs that promote a high quality of life. Both public and private organizations should advocate for food as a fundamental right within society by strategically managing the tastes and preferences associated with food products.
 
Method: A self-evaluation instrument was administered to a convenience sample of 120 parents in the Maule region of Chile. Descriptive statistics and measures of central tendency were calculated, followed by a reliability analysis for each dimension. Finally, statistical differences were examined.
 
Results and Discussion: Significant differences are found in various aspects, including food purchase criteria, the reading of nutrition labels, the evaluation of “High in” seals on packaged products, and the perception of the importance of food attributes. Additionally, certain preferences emerged as noteworthy based on the assessments provided by parents in the Maule region.
 
Implications of the research: This research provides information that can be used for the design of strategies concerning the preferences of fathers and mothers according to the food purchase decision. In terms of its theoretical value, the findings allow us to affirm that food preferences are different according to the particularities of the research subjects. As for its social value, the results can be used for the design of public policies that contribute to the social welfare of the social fabric.
 
Originality/Value: It is evident the havoc being caused in society by excesses and an unbalanced life. In this sense, this research provides inputs for the design and strategic management that encourage healthy eating as a basis for social welfare in the Maule region.
Sustainable Indonesia's Digital Public Diplomacy: The Impact of Twitter Content on Engagement Metric
Authors: Rachmawati Iva , Kuncoro Hestutomo , Lupitasari Dyah
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study examines how Twitter content affects engagement metrics in Indonesian public diplomacy. It aims to identify themes and emotional tones that drive higher engagement and offer insights for optimizing Twitter as a tool for diplomacy.
 
Theoretical Framework: The concept of audience engagement in social media highlights the strategic role of narrative and emotional resonance in shaping public perception.
 
Method: Using the Random Forest method, the study analyzes data from Indonesian diplomatic Twitter accounts, categorizing posts by themes (e.g., conflict response, leadership, cooperation, crisis) and emotional tones (positive or negative). Engagement metrics such as likes, retweets, and comments are assessed to understand the impact of content characteristics.
 
Results and Discussion: Results indicate that content emphasizing conflict responses, Indonesian leadership, and international cooperation generates high engagement, particularly when infused with positive emotions. In contrast, crisis-related posts, general information, and negative emotional tones attract lower interaction, underscoring a preference for constructive and uplifting communication.
 
Research Implications: These findings provide actionable insights for enhancing social media strategies in public diplomacy. Indonesian practitioners can prioritize high-engagement themes and emotional tones to amplify their diplomatic outreach. The research also demonstrates the utility of machine learning in analyzing social media data, contributing a quantitative approach to digital diplomacy studies.
 
Originality/Value: By focusing on Twitter content and its engagement impact, this study bridges computational techniques with public diplomacy, offering practical and theoretical value. It emphasizes the importance of thematic relevance and emotional tone in crafting effective public diplomacy messages.
Promoting Sustainable Economy by Integrating Tri Hita Karana Concept in The Bank's Ownership Structure as Inclusive and Sustainable Risk Mitigation
Authors: Sukendri Nengah , Andriyansah
Published: January 2025

Objective: Bank ownership structure can influence corporate governance and risk management. Risk Mitigation as a comprehensive effort to identify, measure, and reduce various types of risk impacts faced by the banking industry.
 
Theoretical Framework: The concept of tri hita karana rooted in Balinese philosophy offers a holistic framework to achieve balance and harmony in three aspects that emphasise harmony between man and God, man and man, and man and his environment. Studies on the integration of the tri hita karana concept in the context of bank ownership structure and its implications for risk management are limited. This article aims to explore the potential synergies between bank ownership structure, tri hita karana principles, and risk mitigation strategies that can be applied.
 
Method: This research uses a qualitative approach based on a literature study, by reviewing various sources related to banking ownership structure, tri hita karana concept, and risk management in the banking industry.
 
Results and Discussion: The results of the analysis show that the integration of the tri hita karana concept in the ownership structure of banks can contribute to more comprehensive risk mitigation. The balance between parhyangan, pawongan, and palemahan can encourage better corporate governance practices that are sustainable, an organisational culture of integrity, and have environmental social responsibility.
 
Research Implications: This article can provide recommendations that in the preparation of policies and procedures need to integrate the values of Tri Hita Karana, develop a monitoring and evaluation system based on the concept of balance, provide training and socialisation to all employees based on the concept of tri hita karana and conduct regular control and evaluation of the effectiveness of its implementation.
 
Originality/Value: This article offers a new conceptual framework in understanding the relationship between ownership structure, tri hita karana concept as an effort of risk mitigation strategy in the banking sector.