bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SOSIALISASI PENDIDIKAN KONSERVASI GUNA MENINGKATKAN WAWASAN MENGENAI PENTINGNYA MENJAGA HUTAN DAN KEBERSIHAN LINGKUNGAN
Authors: Putri A’anggina Pebrianti , Hasan Andika , Berliana Aprilia Ika , Seftira Lora Agista , Ramadhan Nuzul Rizki , Putri Regina Natasnya , Sulthanulmufti  , Syahputra Maiser
Published: June 2024

Pendidikan  Konservasi  merupakan  sebuah  proses  pembelajaran  untuk  membangun spirit kepedulian terhadap lingkungan sekitar. Kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat akan keberadaan kawasan konservasi menyebabkan rasa kurang peduli masyarakat akan menjaga kawasan konservasi. Prinsip konservasi sangat penting untuk dipahami oleh masyarakat yang berada di daerah sekitar kawasan konservasi. Sebagai contoh adalah masyarakat di Dusun Kerandangan yang berada di sekitar taman Wisata Alam Kerandangan. Berdasarkan permasalahan di atas dibutuhkan kegiatan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran Masyarakat tentang pentingnya konservasi. Salah satunya dengan sosialisasi mengenai Pendidikan konservasi di madrasah di sekitar Kawasan hutan (TWA Kerandangan) yang bertujuan untuk menumbuhkan kesadaran konservasi sejak dini. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah pra kegiatan, kegiatan sosialisasi, mengajar di sekolah dan evaluasi. Sasaran dalam kegiatan ini adalah siswa dan guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) Riyadhul Wardiyah. MI Rayadhul Wardiyah. Kegiatan sosialisasi ini diikuti oleh siswa dan guru Mi Riyadhul Wardiah sebanyak 15 siswa kelas 4 dan 5 serta 3 orang guru. Pendidikan dan penyuluhan konservasi ini dapat meingkatkan pengetahuan siswa dan guru mengenai pentingnya pendidikan konservasi.
OFICINA 6: “DIREITO DE BRINCAR COM MUITOS AMIGOS”
Authors: Guedes Leonildo
Published: June 2024

“DIREITO DE BRINCAR COM MUITOS AMIGOS”: Direito de brincar, praticar esportes e divertir-se (art. 16)
A ciência da nutrição e seus aspectos da contemporaneidade - Volume 3
Authors: Leite Kalina Costa Nascimento , Soares Fernanda Lima , Brasil Gabrielle Vieira da Silva , Araújo Adriana Soraya , Maciel Kleslene Cutrim , Augusto da Silva Maciel Luís
Published: June 2024

A presente obra, intitulada “A ciência da nutrição e seus aspectos da contemporaneidade” é uma compilação de revisões de literatura desenvolvida por alunos em formação do curso de nutrição da Faculdade Anhanguera São Luís. No decorrer dos capítulos, são abordados temas atuais e necessários dentro da ciência nutrição, com enfoque como obesidade, educação alimentar, estética e a mídia e sua influência sob a alimentação e nutrição.
EFL instructors’ values systems, reflections and emotions on paired peer observation process
Authors: Bayındır Özkan Fatma Yasemin , Dikilitaş Kenan
Published: June 2024

It is a fact that teachers worldwide are aiming at one thing and one thing only: students’ success. To this end, teachers must continue learning and developing their skills. It is necessary to engage in self-evaluation through some activities, which include collaboration, interaction and reflection. One way of achieving this is to have peer observations, which enable teachers to focus on a ‘problematic area’ of their teaching with a colleague. However, teachers often perceive peer observations negatively as they resonate with institutional observations.  This study aims to investigate EFL instructors’ value systems, emotions, and reflections on paired peer observation in higher education. For this purpose, eight EFL instructors at a foundation university in Turkey were interviewed about their existing beliefs, attitudes, and values. Then, the pairs observed each other and were again interviewed to explore the changes in their value systems and to study the emotions that emerged in each step of the process, which constitutes a gap in the literature. Finally, they were asked to write reflective essays to examine the impact of observing each other on their reflectivity and professional development. Findings indicate a change in instructors’ existing beliefs on the ideal partner and an increase in their willingness to continue doing paired peer observations as they increase collegiality between the partners and enhance their motivation and self-efficacy. Also, the participants' negative emotions towards peer observation were quickly replaced with positive ones once the observation happened. An unexpected finding is that the participants found giving feedback to their partners harder than receiving feedback. The suggested ground rules to have a smooth observation activity can be implemented.
Perspectives of social studies teachers on global issues
Authors: Tarhan Özge
Published: June 2024

This qualitative study aimed to disclose the perspectives of eight volunteer social studies teachers on global issues employed in secondary schools in Denizli province with different socioeconomic and socio-cultural structures and assessed how they reflect their notions in the classrooms. The study used a semi-structured interview form to collect data. The issue-specific data collected from the interviews was presented as a table with themes, categories, and codes, along with actual quotations from the teachers who provided their responses. Accordingly, the study divided the identified global issues into six categories: 'Nature-Related Issues,' 'Informatics-Related Issues,' 'Politics-Related Issues,' 'Economy-Related Issues,' 'Health-Related Issues,' and 'Popular Culture-Related Issues.' Teachers appeared to perform various awareness-raising activities in the classroom to bring these issues to their student's attention. Analyzing the views of social studies teachers supporting all these categories revealed that they discussed global issues from many dimensions, albeit failed to address topics such as education, racism, war, colonialism, human rights, domestic violence, nuclear energy and its use, extinct animals, or the ozone layer's depletion. Contrary to the current literature, however, teachers explicitly expressed the issues related to child labor, informatics, and popular culture as problems at the global level.
The power of a reader: From the perspectives of Norman Holland and Wolfgang Iser
Authors: Yurdakul Selin
Published: June 2024

This paper explores the reader-oriented approaches to literary theory through the perspectives of Norman Holland and Wolfgang Iser, focusing on their theories of reader-text interaction. Holland, drawing from psychoanalytic theory, emphasizes the role of the reader's unconscious mind and psychological experiences in shaping the reading process. Through his transactive theory, he argues that readers project their identity themes onto the text, influencing their interpretations. Iser, on the other hand, adopts a phenomenological approach, highlighting the reader's active engagement with the text and the interplay between their expectations and the text's structures. His concepts such as the implied reader and the wandering viewpoint underscore the dynamic nature of meaning-making during reading. Despite their differences, both theorists challenge text-centred approaches, emphasizing the vital role of the reader in creating meaning. This comparative analysis aims at enriching the understanding of reader-oriented literary theory and underscores the complexity of reader-text interaction in the process of interpretation.
El conflicto social que una decisión administrativa no planificada puede generar en una comunidad: el caso del Barrio Antioquia de Medellín
Authors: Correa Jaramillo Mary , Spitaletta Hoyos Reinaldo
Published: June 2024

Un decreto de la Alcaldía de Medellín, en 1951, determinó cambios drásticos en la vida de los habitantes del Barrio Antioquia, gente humilde y laboriosa que, de la noche a la mañana, aparecieron viviendo en la única zona de prostitución aceptada oficialmente, lo que generó una catástrofe social porque el sector se transformó en un área de “alta peligrosidad”, con ventas de narcóticos, bandas delincuenciales y afectación de las costumbres familiares, ante la presencia de unos 200 bares y burdeles que estigmatizaron al barrio y crearon un conflicto del que aún hoy no se libran sus moradores, a pesar de haber transcurrido 60 años. Este artículo presenta resultados del trabajo investigativo realizado allí.
Is Red Cell Distribution Width Correlated with Mortality in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: ATAR Funda , KESKİN Gülsen , KURTULUŞ Burhan , POLAT Reyhan , DÖNMEZ Aslı
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Our study aimed to determine the impact of preoperative red blood cell distribution width on length of intensive care unit and hospital stays, and short- and long-term mortality in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Materials and Method: This prospective cohort study included 414 patients aged 65 and older who presented with hip fractures between November 2021 and November 2022. Patients’ demographic characteristics, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, Revised Cardiac Risk Index, comorbidities, and preoperative complete blood counts (hemoglobin, red blood cell distribution width, platelet count, etc.) were recorded at the preoperative visit. Length of intensive care unit and hospital stays were documented postoperatively. Patients were followed for one year after surgery in terms of mortality. Results: Patients with high red blood cell distribution width levels (≥14.25%) were older, had more comorbidities, and had higher American Society of Anesthesiologists score and Revised Cardiac Risk Index scores (p<0.001). In the high red blood cell distribution width group, length of hospital stays was longer (p<0.001). There was no significant difference between red blood cell distribution width groups in terms of intensive care unit stay duration and readmissions (p=0.304 and p=0.664, respectively). According to the multivariate logistic regression analysis, an red blood cell distribution width of ≥14.25 was found to increase the risk of 30-day mortality by 4.7 times and 1-year mortality by 2.74 times. Conclusion: Red blood cell distribution width is a useful, practical, and cost-effective indicator of short- and long-term mortality in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Keywords: Aged; Anemia; Hip fracture; Mortality.
A POPULATION-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON PHYSICAL INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AFFECTING OLDER WOMEN IN A PROVINCE OF NORTHERN TURKEY: PREVALENCE, ASSOCIATED FACTORS, AND INTERGENERATIONAL TRANSMISSION OF VIOLENCE
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Raziye , KARAMELİKLİ Elnaz , AFACAN SATIOĞLU Merve , AKINCI Merve , ÇAMUR Zühal
Published: June 2024

Introduction: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of physical intimate partner violence among older women, identify factors associated with victimization, and gather information on the intergenerational transmission of violence. Materials and Method: This population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Karabuk Province and included 399 ever-married women aged 65 years and older. The dependent variable was exposure to physical violence by a current or former spouse. Independent variables included women’s sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics, their experience of violence in childhood, and some characteristics of their husbands and parents. The crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were estimated to explore the relationship between the dependent and independent variables using robust Poisson regression analysis. Results: The prevalence of physical intimate partner violence was 62.9% for the lifetime and 7.6% for the past year. Lifetime prevalence increased 1.2-fold with low household income, 1.4-fold with seven or more pregnancies, 1.3-fold with daily or weekly alcohol consumption by the husband, 1.3-fold with witnessing father-to-mother violence in childhood, and 1.5-fold with experiencing physical violence by parents in childhood. Women were more likely to use violence against their children if they had experienced violence in childhood and adulthood. Conclusion: This study’s finding of high lifetime and past-year prevalence of exposure to intimate partner violence highlights the need for more efforts to address intimate partner violence among older women. More research is needed to better understand older women’s experiences of intimate partner violence and identify health and social policy approaches to meet their support and assistance needs. Keywords: Intimate Partner Violence; Domestic Violence, Physical Abuse; Prevalence; Aged; Women.
Utilizing predictive analytics to boost customer loyalty and drive business expansion
Authors: Chinazor Prisca Amajuoyi  , Luther Kington Nwobodo  , Ayodeji Enoch Adegbola
Published: June 2024

In the contemporary business landscape, leveraging data to enhance customer experiences and drive strategic decisions has become paramount. Predictive analytics, a key component of advanced data analytics, offers a powerful tool for businesses seeking to boost customer loyalty and drive business expansion. This review explores the utilization of predictive analytics to understand customer behavior, anticipate their needs, and create personalized experiences that foster loyalty and promote growth. Predictive analytics involves analyzing historical data to identify patterns and trends that can forecast future behaviors and outcomes. By integrating predictive models into customer relationship management (CRM) systems, businesses can gain valuable insights into customer preferences, purchasing habits, and potential churn risks. These insights enable companies to tailor their marketing strategies, optimize customer interactions, and deliver targeted promotions that resonate with individual customers. One significant advantage of predictive analytics is its ability to enhance customer retention. By identifying at-risk customers early, businesses can implement proactive measures to re-engage them, such as personalized offers, targeted communication, and loyalty programs. This not only improves customer satisfaction but also reduces the costs associated with acquiring new customers. Moreover, predictive analytics facilitates market segmentation and helps businesses identify high-value customer segments. By understanding the characteristics and behaviors of these segments, companies can develop focused marketing campaigns and product offerings that cater specifically to their needs. This targeted approach not only maximizes the return on marketing investment but also drives business expansion by capturing new markets and increasing market share. Additionally, predictive analytics can support product development and innovation. By analyzing customer feedback and usage data, businesses can identify emerging trends and unmet needs, guiding the creation of new products and services that align with customer demands. This fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, further strengthening customer loyalty and driving long-term growth. In conclusion, the integration of predictive analytics into business strategies is a powerful means to boost customer loyalty and drive business expansion. By leveraging data-driven insights to personalize customer experiences, anticipate needs, and optimize marketing efforts, businesses can achieve sustainable growth and maintain a competitive edge in the dynamic market landscape.
Endometriosis and genetic factors involved
Authors: Frias de Santiago Diana-Elizabeth  , Hernández Berumen Ana-Karen  , Rodríguez Perez Kiara-Lizeth  , Simental Gaxiola Allison-Nicole  , Solorza Reyes Valeria-Carolina  , Lazalde Medina Brissia
Published: June 2024

Endometriosis is a common estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder, which is marked by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, causing severe symptoms and diagnostic challenges. This article examines the symptoms, such as pelvic pain and infertility, and discusses the diagnostic methods including transvaginal ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The significant impact on quality of life and the various medical and surgical treatments available are explored. Additionally, this composition addresses the fertility issues associated with endometriosis and the factors contributing to its development, including genetic predisposition and environmental influences. Current research efforts aimed at improving diagnostics and treatments are also reviewed, highlighting the potential for better management and future cures.
The behavior and memory of rats irradiated with an electromagnetic field in the prenatal period
Authors: Tea Museliani  , Gogi Jikia  , Khatuna Dondoladze  , Levan Tsitskishvili
Published: June 2024

The aim of the research was to study the effect of 1800 MHz electromagnetic field on the behavior and memory of rats after prenatal irradiation. The research object was 20 white rats. The electromagnetic field, generated by the GSM system. Rat offspring irradiation was occurred every 10 minutes for 10 seconds, 5 days a week for 6 hours, the rats of the control group were in the same conditions, but without exposure to EMF. Three-week-old rats, the emotional-motivational behavior was studied with the "open field" and Elevated cross Maze, memory study with the Passive Avoidance Test. The study showed that the emotional and motivational behavior, memory of the animals in the experimental group fundamentally changed compared to the control group. The results of the research show that during the prenatal development of a living organism, exposure to an electromagnetic field with a frequency of 1800 MHz has a negative effect, which is manifested in behavioral changes, anxiety, and memory deterioration. Therefore, it is important to regulate the impact of GSM system generators on the population.
Validación de la Escala de Competencias Parentales Emocionales y Sociales para Padres y Madres con Adolescentes (ECOPES-A)
Authors: Martínez-González Raquel-Amaya , Iglesias-García María Teresa , Rodríguez-Ruiz Beatriz
Published: June 2024

La adolescencia se ha considerado tradicionalmente una etapa difícil para la convivencia familiar. Actualmente esta dificultad puede verse incrementada por los importantes cambios y retos sociales y tecnológicos. Por ello, conviene identificar las competencias parentales con adolescentes desde un enfoque proactivo, para introducir, si es el caso, medidas de intervención preventivas como programas parentales. A este respecto, el objetivo de este estudio fue validar la Escala de Competencias Parentales Emocionales y Sociales para Padres y Madres con Adolescentes (ECOPES-A), con el fin de incrementar el número de instrumentos actualizados disponibles. En el estudio participó una muestra aleatoria de 1.422 madres y padres de adolescentes. Se efectuó análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE) y confirmatorio (AFC) con validación cruzada, así como análisis factorial confirmatorio multigrupo (AFCM) para probar la invarianza factorial del modelo en función del sexo. Se identificaron doce ítems que explican el 46,26% de la varianza, distribuidos en cuatro factores: F1-Autorregulación, F2-Autoestima y asertividad con la función parental, F3-Imposición en la resolución de conflictos, y F4-Promoción de la autoestima en los hijos e hijas a través de la comunicación asertiva. La fiabilidad resultó adecuada para cada factor y para la escala total. El modelo presentó un buen ajuste, tanto para padres como para madres, y el AFCM mostró invarianza factorial estricta, por lo que la escala se podría aplicar a ambas figuras parentales. La escala puede resultar útil tanto para identificar necesidades de orientación familiar, como para evaluar programas de parentalidad positiva basados en evidencias.
The ideas of the Voronezh heuristic pedagogical school in the works of N. F. Bunakov
Authors: Chigireva Elena Mikhailovna
Published: June 2024

The purpose of the study is to attract attention and return to the origins of the methodology and methodology of heuristic pedagogy aimed at the education and upbringing of a humane, patriotic and creative person in the context of changing social relations. The article examines the legacy of the unique Voronezh pedagogical heuristic school and the "Voronezh period" of the activity of the outstanding humanist teacher N. F. Bunakov, who laid the foundations for the national education of Russian literature. The methods of moral and intellectual development, the principles of heuristic search in teaching the Russian language are analyzed. The scientific novelty lies in the modern integrated approach to the national pedagogical thought, which acquires urgent importance for preserving the continuity of traditions and the logic of scientific knowledge. As a result of the research, the urgent need for broader and deeper inclusion in the courses of pedagogy, Russian philology, history, psychology and the works of N. F. has been convincingly demonstrated. These works have interdisciplinary and general cultural significance, so there is an urgent need to republish selected works of teachers and educators who created the heuristic pedagogical school.
Artistic interpretation of the destinies of people of art in T. Minnullin's drama "Galiyabanu – My Beloved"
Authors: Zakirzyanov Al'fat Magsumzyanovich , Gabidullina Farida Imamutdinovna
Published: June 2024

The purpose of the study is to reveal the features of the plot interpretation by the playwright T. Minnullin of individual destinies of creative people in the drama "Galiyabanu – My Beloved". In the play, the author managed to show the "conflict of generations" not in the generally accepted everyday plan, but in the stage and professional one, namely in three planes of the fate of theater artists (the stage play of the younger generation of actors, theatrical history and the personal life of actors of the older generation). Special attention is paid to the role of the visual media used in revealing the world of art people and their images, as well as expressing the author's position. The scientific novelty consists in revealing the intertwining of the artist's personal fate with the life of society, the need to serve a great purpose and the emotional vulnerability of a man of art in T. Minnullin's play. Their personal life (unhappy love, loneliness) and the moral and philosophical problems of our time (contradictions between two generations, transformation of moral values, lack of public attention, etc.) are evaluated in this plane. As a result of the research, it was determined: firstly, for the comprehensive disclosure of the images of people of art, the playwright T. Minnullin refers to the widely known classic work "Galiyabanu" by M. Faizi. Secondly, such artistic means as techniques of psychologism and motifs of intertextuality and play contribute to the deep disclosure of the world of people of art, characters of heroes, and thirdly, the difference in world perception and worldview, manifested as usual in the conflict of generations, is represented by the author by the play of artists two generations in the play.
AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN FRAKSI AIR DAN FRAKSI ETER KOMBINASI EKSTRAK METANOL DAUN KOPI ARABIKA (Coffea arabica L.) DAN KULIT BATANG KAYU MANIS (Cinnamomum burmannii Nees ex BI.)
Authors: Retnaningtyas Yuni , Wulandari Lestyo , Fauzan Arrozi
Published: June 2024

Antioxidants are compounds that can inhibit an oxidation reaction, by binding to free radicals that play a role in the emergence of several degenerative diseases. Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) and cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) are plants that have antioxidant activity so that when combined they have the potential to produce a synergistic effect. The purpose of this study was to test the antioxidant effects of the combination of methanol extract of Arabica coffee leaves and cinnamon bark in both the water and ether fractions. Antioxidant activity was determined using the DPPH method, as a positive control vitamin C was used, and antioxidant activity was expressed in the form of IC50. The results showed a synergistic effect of the two extracts where the antioxidant activity of both the water fraction and the ether fraction in the combined form was greater than the single form. The highest antioxidant activity was shown by the water fraction of the combination of methanol extract of Arabica coffee leaves and cinnamon bark in a ratio (1:2) with an IC50 value of 8.759 ± 0.050 g/mL. This antioxidant activity is lower than the antioxidant activity of vitamin C with an IC50 value of 3.267 ± 0.007 g/mL
Comparison of single day versus two-and three- day fractionated infusion of peripheral stem cells in autologous transplantation
Authors: Uzay Ant , Ratip Siret , Ovalı Ercüment
Published: June 2024

Bacgroun/Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the safety, difference in duration of engraftment and relapse rates between autologous transplant patients who had their stem cell infusions during a single day or multiple days.
Methods: In this retrospective study the clinical data of 77 ASCT patients from a single center,30 of whom were transplanted in fractionated infusions were investigated. Duration of engraftment, side effects during the transplant, PFS and OS data of the two groups was compared.
Results: There was no statistical difference between single day and fractionated infusion patients regarding neutrophil engraftment, toxic side effects, PFS, OS and relapse rate at 18 months. Platelet engraftment was delayed for one day in the fractionated group, which did not cause prolonged hospitalization. The transplant patients who had multiple day infusion had similar engraftment duration despite their lower average CD34+ cell counts.
Conclusion: Fractionated infusions lead to similar engraftment duration to single day infusion for ASCT. The higher CFU cell number seen in the poorly mobilized patients may have a key role in the adequate engraftment. The fractionated infusion approach for such patients was feasible, safe and no increase of the disease relapse was observed with this procedure.
Combination of energy-saving, resource-saving and environmentally friendly technologies in the projects of the SE "GIPROKOKS"
Authors: Trembach T.F. , Mezentseva M.V. , Radychuk I.O.
Published: June 2024

DOI: 10.31081/1681-309X-2024-0-1-21-26 Specialty 161. U.D.C. 621.311 COMBINATION OF ENERGY-SAVING, RESOURCE-SAVING AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PROJECTS OF THE SE "GIPROKOKS" © T.F. Trembach, M.V. Mezentseva, I.O. Radychuk (STATE ENTERPRISE "STATE INSTITUTE FOR DESIGNING ENTERPRISES OF COKE OVEN AND BY-PRODUCT PLANTS'' (SE "GIPROKOKS''), 61002, 60 Sumska str., Kharkiv, Ukraine) The article deals with the issues of energy efficiency and implementation of environmental technologies in coke production, which is one of the most energy-intensive and environmentally hazardous, but at the same time has a great potential of fuel and energy resources. The experience and achievements of SE GIPROKOKS in the use of modern technologies aimed at reducing energy and resource consumption, as well as ensuring environmental safety, are reflected. Particular attention is paid to innovative approaches to the development, design and implementation of environmentally friendly technologies in production, which help reduce emissions and negative impact on the environment. The article analyses the application of organisational, technical, design, technological and other energy saving measures in the projects of SE “GIPROKOKS” for metallurgical and coke-chemical enterprises. The most effective of these are technological: improving the quality of coke, what, when used in the blast furnace process, leads to a reduction in energy consumption; using less energy-intensive technologies and secondary energy resources. These technologies primarily include the coal charge stumping technology. Flue gas heat from the coke oven battery heating system has a significant energy potential that is released into the atmosphere, leading to irreversible heat losses and causing a negative impact on the environment. The use of a heat recovery unit with thermal flue gas treatment will significantly reduce emissions of harmful components in flue gases into the atmosphere. In its projects, SE “GIPROKOKS” pays considerable attention to the use of secondary resources generated in coke production processes, which is a vivid example of combining energy-saving, resource-saving and environmentally friendly technologies. Keywords: coke production, secondary products, utilisation, energy saving, resource saving, environmental safety, technological measures. Corresponding author: T.F. Trembach, e-mail: ozos@giprokoks.com
Modelling the associations between parental depressive symptoms, hypomanic traits, and infant socio-emotional development: the mediating role of parental reflective functioning
Authors: Raouna Aigli , Girard Lisa-Christine , MacBeth Angus
Published: June 2024

Background: Although understanding of maternal hypomania in the postpartum period is gradually improving, the intergenerational pathways of risk associated with hypomania in the context of postpartum depression remain unknown. It is also unclear whether distinct or shared pathways of risk exist for infants exposed to different parental mood characteristics and whether these pathways are mediated by parental reflective functioning.Methods: An online survey was administered to 1,788 parents (89% mothers, 50% White) who were primary caregivers of a child under 2. Structural equation modelling techniques were employed to model direct and indirect associations between parental depressive symptoms, hypomanic traits and infant socio-emotional development, investigating the mediating role of parental reflective functioning.Results: Elevated levels of parental depressive symptoms, in the presence of hypomanic personality traits, were directly associated with infant socio-emotional challenges, without affecting parental reflective functioning. However, higher levels of parental hypomanic traits in the postnatal period displayed a fully mediated pathway of risk transmission to infants’ socio-emotional development via their negative association with parental reflective functioning. Limitations: Results should be interpreted with caution as the reliance on self-and-parent-reported scales may have introduced biases influenced by individual perceptions and situational factors. Additionally, the cross-sectional design of this study inhibits establishing cause-and-effect relationships. Conclusions: Overall, these results highlight the critical role of both parental depressive symptoms and hypomanic traits on infant socio-emotional development, suggesting that supporting parental mood regulation and mentalizing abilities in the postnatal period could reduce the risk of early maladaptive socio-emotional trajectories in children.
Americans’ attitudes toward advancements in generative artificial intelligence
Authors: Martel Cameron , Epstein Ziv , Rand David Gertler
Published: June 2024

Rapid advancements in generative AI may transform many aspects of society. However, little research has examined the public’s attitudes and opinions towards generative AI. This is critical for developing democratically informed policy. In a nationally representative survey of Americans (n = 1,497; July-August 2023), we query participants across three topics relevant to new AI tools: (a) their familiarity and usage with these technologies, (b) whether they perceived these tools to be positive or negative across a variety of applications, and (c) the extent of their agreement with several important policy positions towards AI. First, we find overall low reported usage of generative AI technologies – 60% of participants reported they have never used any AI tool. Second, we observe substantial differences in the perceived positivity of AI on society across specific applications. Americans were positive towards using AI to predict extreme weather events and write software, but thought that using AI to write news articles, draft legal documents, and classify misinformation would be net negative for society. Democrats and individuals with greater familiarity and usage of AI perceived generative AI impacts as more positive across applications. Third, we find overall low trust in new AI – and we also find overall support, on average, for policies endorsing transparency and caution when proceeding with developing new AI tools. Americans’ views towards generative AI vary across potential use cases and individuals’ familiarity with AI, demographics, and politics – all of which should be considered when developing new policies towards developing and regulating AI.
Factors Affecting the Waiting Time of Pedestrians at Unsignalized Crosswalks of Kathmandu: A Case Study of Bagbazar and Jamal Crosswalks
Authors: Thapaliya Sudeep , Pradhananga Rojee , Shrestha Saurav
Published: June 2024

Unsignalized crosswalks are the most common pedestrian crossing facilities on the city roads of Kathmandu. This sharing of the road between pedestrians and vehicles can be very unsafe for walking. To demur such conflict, analyzing pedestrians' waiting behavior and designing pedestrian signals considering different factors is the most efficient way. The degree to which pedestrians adhere to signals depends largely on their patience while waiting. Thus, it is crucial to account for pedestrian waiting tolerance when planning pedestrian signal timing. A study at unsignalized crosswalks of Bagbazar and Jamal were taken into consideration for this study. This research delves into analyzing the factors that impact the waiting time, a key indicator of pedestrian patience at unsignalized crosswalks in Kathmandu. Using SPSS, binary logistic regression is conducted with the waiting time of a pedestrian before crossing as the dependent variable and road width, the gap between vehicles, speed of accepted vehicles, pedestrian size, gender, crossing pattern, and the presence of a carried object as predictor variables. The article encountered that gender, crossing pattern, carrying any object, size of pedestrians, road width, and time gap between the vehicles at the nearer lane of a pedestrian are the significant factors that affect the waiting time. The results could be employed by planners to coordinate the design of pedestrian crossing facilities with the behavioral patterns of pedestrians at unsignalized crosswalks.
Parental Awareness of Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood Development
Authors: Aryal Shobha
Published: June 2024

The study aimed to address the gaps in understanding the significant impact of parental supervision and discourse on children's interpretation of gender norms in society. To achieve this, a comprehensive methodology was employed, involving an in-depth analysis of parental views, language use, toy and clothing choices, and activities. The findings of the study highlighted the crucial role of parental influence in either reinforcing or challenging established gender norms, thus impacting children's choices and self-expression. This research sheds light on the importance of parental involvement in cultivating a more inclusive and diverse understanding of gender for the next generation. Furthermore, the article delved into the complex ways in which parents shape their children's conceptions of gender in the early years of their lives. The study underscored the significance of parental supervision and emphasized how parental attitudes are transmitted to children, influencing their perspectives and actions with respect to gender stereotypes. Additionally, the research explored several facets of parental discourse, clarifying the ways in which language and conversations within the home have significant effects on children's understanding of societal gender norms.
Aspects of Community Participation in Eco-tourism: A Systematic Review
Authors: Tiwari Shankar , Marahatta Deepak , Devkota Hari
Published: June 2024

Encouraging community involvement in ecotourism initiatives fosters a sense of local ownership and responsibility, which are crucial for ecotourism's lasting success and sustainability. This long-term environmental stewardship is vital for ensuring the preservation and protection of natural resources and promoting responsible tourism practices. This study comprehensively analyzes the significance of community participation in ecotourism. The study explores the types, roles, and challenges of community participation in ecotourism. Through a systematic review, the literature is collected mainly from the Scopus database, Science Direct, and Google Scholar, which were published after 2005. By following four steps of conducting thematic analysis: searching, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing, 53 articles were selected as per selection criteria. The findings highlight the diverse array of community participation, ranging from active to passive, including the role of participation of women in ecotourism. It further identified the role of community participation in economic, socio-cultural, and environmental aspects and explored possible challenges of ecotourism. The possible challenges of community participation in ecotourism, such as disparities of benefits sharing, lack of sufficient cooperation among the stakeholders, and lack of community involvement in different activities, underline the urgent need to develop comprehensive strategies to address these issues. Recommendations for future research advocate for comparative studies across diverse regions, longitudinal research, and deeper explorations of power dynamics within communities to inform more equitable and sustainable ecotourism practices.
शव, सालिक र सहस्र बुद्ध कथामा सबाल्टर्न {The Corpse, the Salik and the Subaltern in the Sahasra Buddha Story}
Authors: ज्ञवाली Gyawali ज्ञाननिष्ठ Gyannistha
Published: June 2024

प्रस्तुत अध्ययन ‘शव सालिक र सहस्र बुद्ध’ कथामा रहेको सबाल्टर्न चेतनाकोउद्घाटनमा केन्द्रित छ । सबाल्टर्न अध्ययन सांस्कृतिक अध्ययन अन्तर्गत पर्ने कृति विश्लेषणको नवीन मान्यता हो । यसले साहित्यमा सबाल्टर्न वर्गको अधीनस्थ अवस्थालाई हेर्छ । राज्यको मूल धारबाट किनारीकृत गरी सीमान्तमा पुर्याइएका निम्न वर्गीय मानिसहरूको पहिचान र प्रतिनिधित्वका पक्षमा यस सिद्धान्तले जोड दिन्छ । इटालेली सौन्दर्य चिन्तक ग्राम्चीद्वारा प्रस्तुत सबाल्टर्न सम्बन्धी मान्यताले समाजमा सदियौँदेखि प्रभुत्वशाली वर्गबाट उत्पीडन सहन बाध्य बनाइएका वर्गको पक्षमा वकालत गर्दछ । यस अध्ययनमा यही मान्यताका आधारमा ‘शव, सालिक र सहस्र बुद्ध’ कथामा सबाल्टर्न अध्ययन गरिएको छ । कथाकी मुख्य पात्र न्हुच्छेमाया राज्यको मूलधारबाट उपेक्षित भएकी सीमान्तीकृत अवस्थामा पुर्याएकी सबाल्टर्न पात्र हो । ऊ वर्गीय, जातीय एबम लैङ्गिक आधारमा सबाल्टर्न पात्र हो भन्ने निष्कर्ष यस अध्ययनबाट प्राप्त भएको छ । ज्ञान र चेतनाको कमीले प्रभुत्वशाली वर्गसँग प्रतिरोध गर्न नसक्ने न्हुच्छेमाया बाचाल हुन नसकेकी सबाल्टर्न पात्र हो । उसको आवाजलाई यहाँ कथाकारले बोलिदिएका छन् भन्ने निष्कर्षसमेत यस अध्ययनबाट प्राप्त भएको छ ।
Evaluation of influence of thermoplastic slurry flow conditions on heat transfer coefficient during beryllium ceramic formation
Authors: Sattinova Z. , Assilbekov B. , Zhapbasbayev U. , Ramazanova G. , Sagindykova G.
Published: June 2024

The article presents the results of calculation of the influence of thermoplastic slurry flow conditions on the total heat transfer coefficient when forming ceramic products. Methods of detailed description of casting processes and thermal calculations have been developed to ensure reliable correspondence of calculated data and experimental results implemented on the basis of calculational experiment. The modeling of physical processes occurring during the formation of products allows you to discover new opportunities for improving the quality of castings by allowing you to more closely track the change in the temperature-phase fields of the process and clearly present the solidification kinetics depending on the casting modes. The speed of heat removal from the casting during the solidification period determines the rate of movement of the slurry, along with the temperature field on which the width of the transition region depends. These factors have a direct influence on the formation of the structure of beryllium ceramics. The study of the heat exchange process in the formation of ceramic products depending on temperature, heat at phase transition is the main task, since they largely determine the technological and operational characteristics of beryllium ceramics. The design data allows to determine the optimal conditions of the ceramic casting process and to obtain a solidified product with a uniform structure at the outlet.
Hûb u zişte nazar et: Modern Öncesi Osmanlıda Güzellik ve Çirkinlik
Authors: Karadeniz Mustafa Uğur
Published: June 2024

Modern öncesi Osmanlı estetik düşüncesi İslâm estetiğinin bir parçası olarak gelişti. Bu estetik anlayışında güzel ve iyi, ayrılmaz bir bütünlük içinde olduğu için çirkin ve kötü, sanat eserine pek yansımaz. Güzellik için belirli ilkelerin varlığı dikkat çeker; oran, simetri ve ahenk gibi biçim ilkeleri, güzellik için açıkça gerekli görülür. Modern öncesi Osmanlı estetik tasavvurunda teorik bir çerçeve sunulmasa da belirli niteliklerin varlığı temelinde üzerinde uzlaşılan bir “güzellik” tanımının olduğu görülür. Sanatçı, herkesin bildiği ve bir şekilde arzuladığı bu güzelliği kendi bakış açısının eseri olarak görmeyeceği için muhatabını etkileyecek oyun ve kurgulara tenezzül etmeden yine herkesle açık bir şekilde paylaşır. Estetikte güzel ve iyi arasındaki özdeşlik düşüncesi, her kültürde aynı sanat anlayışını doğurmaz. Güzelin izini süren Osmanlı kültürü kötü ve çirkini konu etmemiştir. Geleneksel eğilim, güzellik kuramının çirkinlik kavramına bağlıdır. Bu anlayışın şiir ve minyatüre yansımalarını göstermeye ek olarak, makalede modern öncesi Osmanlı estetik tecrübesinde güzellik ve çirkinlik anlayışı özetlenirken, estetik anlayış ve sanat eserleri arasındaki kültürel bütünlük üzerinde durulmaya çalışılmıştır.
Bağlama Yapım Dinamiklerinin İcra Pratiklerine Etkisine Yönelik Yapımcı ve İcracı Görüşlerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Apaydın Ali Kerem
Published: June 2024

Bağlama, geçmişten günümüze Türk halk müziğinin en yaygın kullanılan çalgısı olmuş ve müzikal aidiyetinden farklı olan birçok müzik türünde kullanılır hâle gelmiştir. İcra sahasında meydana gelen bu genişlemeye paralel olarak gerek çalım gerekse yapım tekniklerinde birtakım yenilikler meydana gelmiştir. Her iki disiplin özelinde meydana gelen bu yenilikler, yapımcıları çağın ve icracıların ihtiyaçlarına uygun bir bağlama yapmaya, icracıları da icra pratikleri ve beklentileri doğrultusunda bir bağlamaya sahip olmaya yönlendirmiştir. Bu hususta bağlama yapımı ve icrası, birbiriyle dirsek teması olan ve bütüncül ele alınması gereken iki disiplin olarak icracı ve yapımcıların yakından ilgilendikleri bir konu olmuştur. Özellikle ileri düzey icracıların icra ettikleri eser repertuvarının zenginliği ve bu eserlerin zorluk derecesi gibi durumlar, kullanılan bağlamanın niteliklerini önemli hâle getirmiştir.
Nitel bir durum çalışması olan bu araştırmanın amacı; icracı ve yapımcı gözünden kaliteli bir bağlamanın niteliklerini belirleyerek buna etki eden değişkenleri, kaliteli bir bağlamanın icra pratikleri üzerindeki etkisini, icracıların bağlama tercihlerini ve yapımcıların yapım tekniklerini etkileyen değişkenleri ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda uzman görüşü alınarak belirlenen 11 usta yapımcı ve 11 usta icracı ile 4 açık uçlu sorudan oluşan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme yapılmıştır. Görüşmelerden elde edilen veriler betimsel analiz yöntemi uygulanarak kategorize edilmiş ve bu kategoriler frekans ve yüzde bilgilerini yansıtacak şekilde tablolaştırılmıştır.
Kaliteli bir bağlama niteliği ve oluşumunu etkileyen değişkenler konusunda katılımcıların benzer görüşler dile getirmelerinin yanı sıra zıt görüşlere de sahip oldukları sonucuna varılmıştır. Kaliteli bir bağlamanın icra pratikleri üzerindeki etkisine ilişkin katılımcıların büyük ölçüde benzer düşündükleri, ancak bazı katılımcıların farklı yaklaşımlar sergiledikleri görülmüştür. İcracıların bağlama tercihlerinin kişisel yaklaşımları ve icra pratikleri temelinde şekillendiği tespit edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte icra pratiklerinin, bağlama yapım sürecinde bazı yapımcılar tarafından dikkate alınırken bazı yapımcıların standart bir yapım tekniği benimsedikleri görülmüştür. Araştırma kapsamında elde edilen sonuçlardan yola çıkarak öneriler sunulmuştur.
Nâyî Osman Dede’nin Hicaz Mevlevî Âyini’nin Güfte Tahlili ve Biçim Özellikleri
Authors: Çalışır Ahmet
Published: June 2024

Nâyi Osman Dede, 17. yüzyılda (1652-1730) İstanbul'da yaşamış, Arapça, Farsça, mûsikî, edebiyat ve tasavvuf tahsil etmiş, 1780 yılında Galata Mevlevîhânesi’nde Neyzenbaşı, 1698 yılında Galata Mevlevîhânesi postnişini olmuş mûsikî tarihimizde kutbünnâyî unvanı ile meşhur olmuş önde gelen bestekarlarımızdandır. Şâirliği de bulunan bestekârın saz eseri, yürük semâî, na't, mi'raciye ve Mevlevî âyini (dört adet) formundaki eserleri günümüze ulaşmıştır. Mevlevî âyinleri, güfteleri genellikle Hz. Mevlânâ’nın eserlerinden alınarak Türk mûsikîsi makam ve usullerinde kendine özgü beste biçimleri olan ve selam adı verilen 4 bölümden oluşan, mûsikîmizin günümüzde icrâ edilen en büyük formları durumundadır. Bu çalışmada mûsikî tarihimizde ve külliyatımızda önemli bir yer tutan Hicaz Âyin-i Şerifin her selâmının güfteleri vezin bakımından incelenmiş, çoğunlukla Farsça olan güfteler kaynaklarına da yer verilerek Türkçeye tercüme edilmiştir. Ayrıca form yapısının ortaya konulması bakımından eserin biçim tahlili yapılarak Mevlevî âyinlerinin form özelliklerini ve mûsikîmizin diğer formlarının oluşumuna katkılarını ortaya koyan önemli sonuçlara ulaşılmıştır.
Üslûp ve Tavır Bağlamında Türk Mûsikîsi İcrâsında Yorum Unsurları
Authors: Gönül Mehmet
Published: June 2024

Türk mûsikîsi, tarih boyunca Selçuklulardan, Osmanlıya ecdâdın ulaştığı geniş coğrafyada, Türkler ve devleti oluşturan diğer bütün etnik unsurlardan olan sanatkârlar sazında ve sesinde oluşan türler ve biçimler altında tasnif ve tesmiye olunmuş eserler ile kültürün aktarımında kuvvetle yer bulan nağmeye, usûle ve güfteye dayanan kadim bir Türk sanatıdır. Tarih boyunca usta sanatkâların alana katkılarıyla türler altında konumlandırılan formlar ve formlarda şekillenen beste ve icrâ biçimleri, zamana, mekâna, güfteye, makama ve usûle göre zengin bir âsâr ve özellikle 20. yy başı itibari ile oluşan olanaklar vasıtasıyla ses/görüntü kayıtları hâlinde günümüze ulaşabilmiştir. Türler altında vücud bulan formların ve âsârın, icrâi özelliklerinin hakkıyla kavranması, öğrenilmesi ve oluşturulacak kaynaklar vasıtasıyla nesillere aktarılması kültürün devâmı bakımından büyük önemi haizdir. Oluşturulması gereken icrâyı anlamaya, kavramaya ve öğretmeye mâtuf kaynakların mûsikîmizin bütün veçhelerini olabildiğince yansıtabilmesi için, mûsikîmizde fem-i muhsîn (güzel ağız/icrâ) olarak tabir edilen usta sanatkârların sazı ve sesi ile icrâ alanlarına kattıklarının gereğince anlaşılması gerekmektedir. Sanatkâların icrâlarıyla alana kattıkları ile harmanlanarak oluşan Türk müziğinin formları ve formlara göre temel icrâ becerilerinde ulaşılması gereken seviyeye “üslûp”, sanatkârı diğer icrâcılardan ayıran ve sanat seviyesini yükselten özgün icrâ becerilerine de “tavır” denir. Türk mûsikîsinde sanatkârlarımız, Türk müziği genel icrâ üslûbu temelinde icrâ ettikleri eserleri özgün tavırları ile “yorum”lamış olurlar. Eserlerin yorumlanması suretiyle besteye/forma katılan bütün unsurların, icrânın soyuttan-somuta kayda/yazıya aktarılabilmesi için üretilen akademik çalışmalarda alanı yansıtan yöntemlerin ve anlatımda kullanılan terminolojinin alanı yansıtması, özgün yorumların daha net anlaşılmasında kolaylaştırıcı ve kuşatıcı olacaktır. Bu çalışmada Türk mûsikîsinin farklı icrâ alanlarında eserlerin yorumlanması ve yorumlamalar esnasında kullanılan yorum unsurları îzâh edilmeye, irdelenmeye çalışılmıştır. Türk müziğinin genel icrâ üslûbu ve özgün tavırların ifâde edilmesinde icrâi unsurların çalışma içerisinde şekillendirilerek irdelendiği bu çalışmanın nihâyetinde, akademik çalışmalarda Türk müziği icrâ becerilerinin yorum ve yoruma bağlı unsurlarla ifâde edilmesi isimlendirilmesi ve irdelenmesi hususlarında bir model sunulmuştur.