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ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES AND SUSTAINABILITY OF FOREST RESOURCES: CASE OF COMMUNITY FORESTS IN SIGLE/CENTRAL-WEST, BURKINA-FASO
Authors: Tiamiyu Kasimou , Yanogo Pawendkisgou Isidore
Published: December 2024

orest ecosystems from Burkina Faso are suffering from natural and anthropogenic disturbances that threaten their sustainability. This study aims to investigate human practices that pose a threat to the sustainability of community forests in the community of Siglé, in the Centre-West region of Burkina Faso. A mixed method (quantitative and qualitative), that consisted to survey questionnaires, interviews and field observations was employed. Ten practices that threaten the sustainability of forest resources were observed. The pFractices that pose the greatest threat to the forests were: i) Harvesting of fruits; ii) forest fires, expansion of the cultivation area and grazing, with average scores ranging from 2.59 to 3.5 on the Likert scale. These activities need to be regulated by the community authorities for the harmonious development of forest spaces in the municipality.
Biotechnology and agriculture; Future prospects
Authors: Bengu Turkyilmaz Unal
Published: December 2024

Biotechnology in agriculture has the potential to be a powerful tool to increase yield and quality in plant and animal production. It provides a significant contribution to product development, resistance to abiotic stresses, disease and pest management, and sustainable agricultural activities. Numerous biotechnological studies are being conducted to meet the needs of the rapidly growing world population in today's world where stress factors are extremely high, to eliminate food insecurity. But, it is necessary to eliminate public concerns about genetically modified organisms.
Integration of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) in motorway/highway planning and construction: A case study for sustainable infrastructure development in Pakistan
Authors: Safina Ali Syeda , Batool Ayesha
Published: December 2024

Pakistan has constantly prioritized the development of roads and motorways as they are they are reflective of nation’s economic and physical condition. However, poor highway planning, design, and construction can have a negative impact on the environment and can lower the quality of life for inhabitants. Therefore, eco-friendly roadway/motorway planning, and construction approaches are crucial for reducing environmental, social, and economic damages. Currently, environmental impact assessment (EIA) is the prevalent method for assessing and evaluating the environmental impact of road infrastructure projects. Still, this conventional approach focuses primarily on development projects and lacks strategic insight. Hence, the world is now focusing on integrating and implementing SEA as a realistic approach for executing a sustainability plan in every area, including the infrastructure and transportation sector. Pakistan invests a considerable portion of its annual budget on infrastructure, particularly roadways; therefore, it must incorporate the changing trends and parameters into the planning and developing phase. thus, current research aims to incorporate SEA into the strategic planning of motorway/highway development by conducting a desktop study using secondary sources, including research articles and EIA reports, to analyze the environmental and socioeconomic effects of motorway/highway by identifying the direct, indirect, and commutative impacts. The alternatives are assessed using impact criteria and indicators to choose the best sustainable option for achieving the required objectives. our study is a pioneer work to integrate SEA into the planning process for highway construction, which would act as a baseline and an advisory tool for the decision-makers to incorporate SEA in Pakistan’s strategic development planning.
Manifestações discursivas de alterização e de estereotipização em ambientes virtuais: explorando caminhos para um ensino da língua portuguesa
Authors: Oliveira Lucas Sávio Freire da Silva , Martins Mariana Vieira
Published: December 2024

A crescente influência da virtualidade na comunicação humana deu origem a novas estratégias discursivas (Junqueira, 2009), como as mensagens instantâneas ou as publicações em redes sociais, que ampliaram o corpo dos mecanismos linguísticos. Embora esta expansão tenha aumentado as possibilidades de comunicação com o meio e com o Outro, também levanta novos desafios éticos para a formação de cidadãos íntegros, críticos e conscientes. Ciente deste desafio, o ensino da Língua Portuguesa (LP) necessita de (re)imaginar o seu modus operandi, tanto na forma como organiza o seu currículo, como na forma como o instrumentaliza. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho analisa discursivamente dois objetos textuais em LP, veiculados em plataformas virtuais e marcados por discursos de alterização e estereotipização do Outro. Concretamente, estes produtos linguísticos operacionalizaram estratégias discursivas de distorção da imagem e da identidade das comunidades LGBTQIA+ e de religiões de matriz africana – comumente lançados para um papel marginal de Outro (Coelho; Tondato, 2021). Tendo a análise discursiva revelado potencial no que se refere ao desenvolvimento da criticidade sobre o processo de construção de perceções negativas através de um uso intencional e contextual da língua, propõe-se a implementação de práticas semelhantes numa sala de aula de LP.
Ressignificando a oferta do transporte escolar inclusivo na Secretaria de Educação e Esportes de Pernambuco
Authors: Nascimento Stella Maria do , Gomes Karine Rosália Felix Praça , Alves José Luiz , Cavalcanti Ana Claudia Dantas , Costa Maria do Carmo Barbosa da , Gomes Sunnye Rose Carlos
Published: December 2024

Considerando o quadro educacional pernambucano, o estudo abordou a oferta de transporte escolar inclusivo por meio da SEE-PE, tratando das práticas, problemas e avanços sobre a adaptação do transporte para estudantes com deficiência. Deste modo, teve como objetivo central investigar a relevância e os desafios na aplicação de um sistema de transporte escolar adaptado às crianças com deficiência no estado de Pernambuco. Os resultados deste estudo revelaram que a inclusão escolar vai além da mera disponibilização de veículos adaptados, exigindo principalmente uma restrição tanto organizacional quanto pedagógica para garantir uma acessibilidade efetiva. Nesse sentido, a SEE-PE tem se empenhado em atualizar a frota de veículos, capacitar motoristas e monitores, e melhorar as rotas, planejando atender a uma demanda em crescimento. No entanto, os obstáculos específicos a isso são o número de veículos disponíveis, funcionários treinados para capacitações continuadas e a lógica reconfiguração de rotas da maneira mais ininterrupta e segura possível para os alunos. As limitações existem também nos índices de acompanhamento e aferição da eficácia dessas políticas, de acordo com critérios de segurança, precocidade e qualidade. Portanto, o compromisso intersetorial apresentado é necessário para transformar o transporte escolar em uma correção de atuação eficaz que garanta o pleno direito à educação do aluno com deficiência e a promulgação da educação inclusiva e equitativa em Pernambuco.
Teaching and Evaluating Language and Culture Through Film
Authors: Tognozzi Elissa
Published: December 2024

The primary goals of this qualitative study were to analyze how short clips from foreign language films could be incorporated into the teaching of language and culture in the university classroom and then to pinpoint and evaluate the wide range of learning outcomes that such a multi-disciplinary endeavor would elicit from students. Activities and tasks were created with the pedagogical objectives of increasing language fluency (interpretive and presentational) and increasing cultural knowledge and sensitivity. Participants in the study (fifty subjects total) were recruited from intermediate and advanced Italian language courses over two academic quarters and divided into two separate groups, each using its own film clip and each exposed to different phases of related tasks. In Phase 1 for the first group, students watched a clip of film dialogue, read the accompanying transcript of the conversation, and then memorized and imitated the conversation—focusing on pronunciation, intonation, and paralinguistic elements. These students were then required in a second phase to research an area of culture related to the film clip, write a composition, and prepare an oral presentation. In the second group, students in the first phase focused instead on observing the visual cues of a film clip without the aid of either the audio or a transcript. The students were then prompted to write their own scripts to accompany the clip, making sure that both the dialogue and content were consistent with and supported by the scene depicted in the film. Phase 2 for the second group was the same as for the first. Throughout these activities, the project developers sought to analyze how students learn about culture and interpret it through visual media as well as to qualify the extent of their motivation and their emotional response to culture if presented in such a learning environment. Pre- and post-surveys gave students opportunities to reflect on what they knew about specific aspects of Italian culture before the project, what they learned in the process of working with the film clips and the supplementary research project, and (more broadly) what they gained from or understood differently in approaching language and culture through this pedagogical approach.
Israel-Palestine Issue in the International Press: A Critical Analysis on October 6-7 Attacks and Information Warfare
Authors: Yıldırım Gizem , Şahin Güngör
Published: December 2024

War is a phenomenon that has taken place in social life throughout political history and whose diversity has increased day by day. The reflection of this phenomenon on societies has occurred thanks to technology. With the increase in technological developments, news sources have increased and led to societies being informed about the events taking place in the world, regardless of their geographical location. Thus, the way the world press and media handle the news has affected the perspectives and thoughts of societies. Since the way the media deals with wars and the meaning they want to convey to society generally proceed in parallel, societies' attitudes and approaches toward attacks may change. Since the way the attacks are reflected in the world public opinion varies according to the ideology of the news sources, there has been some competition among these sources. This competition is reflected today as information wars. The basis of information wars is the difference in the ideologies of these news sources. Ideological differences can be demonstrated through the discourse style, language and content of the news presented. This study dealt with 3-day news analysis from the day the Hamas-Israeli attacks began on October 6-7, 2023. The aim of the study is to examine to what extent media organizations affect the flow of information, based on the October 7 Hamas-Israel attacks. The fact that this issue was not addressed from the information warfare perspective when the literature was reviewed shows the importance of the study. The hypothesis of the research is that differences in the ideology of newspaper organizations create information warfare in a way that supports or increases existing conflicts. Based on this hypothesis, how the information flow of the news affected this war was addressed as a research question. The study was limited to the news of Al Jazeera, BBC, CNN, Xinhua and Sputnik news agencies between 7-10 October and used the critical discourse analysis method while examining the news. In this way, the effect of information warfare on Hamas-Israeli attacks was tried to be explained. The findings revealed the existence of information wars among the reasons why the war did not end.
A Digital Forensic Investigation of the Presence of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in Refurbished Hard Drives
Authors:   Rivers State University, Nigeria / Digital Footprints Ltd, Nigeria, Robinson Robinson ,   Digital Footprints Ltd, Nigeria, Idigbo Blossom U.
Published: December 2024

The last decade has seen a massive explosion of data, with a lot of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) flooding devices and the cyberspace. This has necessitated the growing call and global awareness for data protection, to ensure the responsible use of data, protect the privacy of data subjects, and prevent crimes such as identity theft and cybercrime. This paper investigated the presence of residual data and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in refurbished hard drives bought from a retail shop. The study leveraged digital forensic tools to perform data recovery on refurbished hard drives, and analyses for presence of PII. The study adopted a modified form of the steps in Digital Investigation outlined by NIST IR 8354. Result of this study showed that one out of the 3 hard drives that were reportedly formatted and sanitized by the vendors had residual data with PII. Data recovered includes 28691 files with size on disk as 152.20GB, including PII and sensitive data. Digital Forensic tools used for this study includes EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard and Autopsy. The findings of this study are quite relevant to current studies in privacy and data protection, including recent legislations such as Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and others. The paper also presents a comprehensive and forensically sound software-based methodology focused on the recovery of deleted data from hard drives.
Hedging in Medical Articles from Two Pandemics
Authors: Jovic Marina , Levidze Marine , García Belen Gaspar
Published: December 2024

As academic and scientific disciplines continue to evolve, it remains essential for scholars to present their claims with caution. Hedging, a vital linguistic tool, is pervasive in academic writing, although its boundaries are not strictly defined. This research tracks the changes in the use of hedging within medical literature, underpinning the idea that linguistic patterns reflect societal changes. Our study focuses on the analysis of hedging devices within a corpus of 30 medical articles, spanning two distinct pandemic periods: the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic and the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic. A comprehensive review, involving contextual analysis, was conducted for each article to identify hedging instances. Types of hedges were documented and their frequency was calculated, while ambiguous cases were clarified through in-depth discussions and consistency checks. Our analysis confirms that contextual conditions influence both the frequency and types of hedges used. The results show a significant decrease in overall hedging frequency between the two pandemic periods, with approximators declining sharply while shields remained stable. This shift, along with a reduction in the variety of hedging devices used, suggests an evolution towards more precise quantification and a more formulaic style in scientific writing, while maintaining caution in knowledge claims. The conclusions drawn in this paper contribute to our understanding of scientific discourse and its evolution.
Cores da Sujeição: Enunciados sobre a (Homo)Sexualidade dentro de uma Igreja Evangélica
Authors: Rausch Antônio Augusto Lemos , Prado Marco Aurélio Máximo
Published: December 2024

Este artigo analisa os discursos de líderes religiosos sobre a inclusão da homossexualidade nas igrejas evangélicas, destacando as interpretações teológicas e bíblicas presentes nas práticas de evangelização de um ministério destinado a pessoas LGBT. A partir dos conceitos de censura, armário e sujeição, compreende-se como estes discursos sobre a homossexualidade operam um movimento duplo, de constrangimento e reconhecimento, materializando a proibição da homossexualidade no contexto religioso. Para tal, analisa-se o discurso de líderes religiosos, materiais evangelísticos, notícias e postagens em redes sociais. Ao final, evidencia-se como os sujeitos homossexuais e sua presença dentro da igreja são compreendidos como partes diferentes de um corpo, e cada qual representa uma “função” ministerial distinta, ou um dom concedido pela graça divina.
Apresentação do Dossiê – Subjetivação Religiosa: Práticas, Representações e Experiências
Authors: Bartel Bruno Ferraz , Silva Emanuel Freitas da
Published: December 2024

O presente dossiê tem como objetivo reunir um conjunto de artigos que versem sobre modos de construção de sujeitos religiosos a partir de práticas devocionais, técnicas disciplinares, conhecimentos religiosos e formação ético-moral. Partindo das discussões em torno do sujeito produzidas no campo das Ciências Sociais, objetivamos constituir um espaço de diálogo e reflexão em torno de fenômenos como: ações rituais coletivas, controvérsias públicas, modos de engajamento disciplinar, mobilizações políticas, etc., cuja análise serve de subsídio a uma problematização mais ampla do papel desempenhado pela religiosidade na produção da consciência e, por conseguinte, na construção de sujeitos nas sociedades contemporâneas.
Management strategies for suspected nerve injury during thyroid surgery: a comprehensive review
Authors: Woo Seung Hoon
Published: December 2024

Thyroid surgery, such as thyroidectomy and lobectomy, is commonly performed to treat thyroid disorders. Nerve injury, especially to the recurrent laryngeal and superior laryngeal nerves, is a major complication, leading to vocal cord paralysis, dysphagia, and reduced quality of life. This review explores strategies for managing suspected nerve injury during thyroid surgery, including preventive measures, intraoperative neuromonitoring, surgical techniques for nerve preservation, and postoperative rehabilitation. Techniques like electromyography, electroglottography, and direct nerve stimulation help detect nerve damage early. Immediate responses, including microsurgical repair, are crucial. Postoperative care involves voice therapy, pharmacological treatment, and psychosocial support. Technological advancements, such as high-definition nerve imaging, robotic-assisted surgery, and artificial intelligence, improve nerve preservation. Effective management requires a multifaceted, multidisciplinary approach to minimize nerve injury and improve patient outcomes. Future research in regenerative medicine and personalized surgical planning holds promise for further advancements.
Decoding taste perception: the role of electrophysiology in taste transduction mechanisms
Authors: Ryu Hyun Seok
Published: December 2024

Taste perception is a vital sensory process that helps organisms distinguish nutrients from harmful substances. It converts chemical stimuli into electrical signals through receptors on taste receptor cells within taste buds. The five primary taste modalities—sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami—are mediated by distinct molecular mechanisms. G-protein-coupled receptors, such as T1R and T2R families, are responsible for sweet, umami, and bitter tastes, while ion channels like epithelial sodium channels and proton-sensitive channels govern salty and sour detection. Electrophysiological techniques like patch-clamp recordings, multi-electrode arrays, and voltage-sensitive imaging have provided insights into the electrical properties of taste cells, neurotransmitter release, and neural coding models. Recent advancements in optogenetics, microfluidic devices, and nanoelectrode arrays have refined our understanding of taste transduction at the cellular and network levels. This review highlights key findings in the electrophysiology of taste, focusing on progress in understanding peripheral and central taste processing. It also discusses emerging technologies and future directions that could further advance the field and address ongoing questions about taste perception.
Advancements and future directions in nerve and salivary gland treatments: a comprehensive review
Authors: Woo Seung Hoon
Published: December 2024

Nerve injuries and salivary gland dysfunction significantly impact patients' quality of life. This review examines current treatments for nerve regeneration and salivary gland restoration, focusing on advances in regenerative medicine, surgery, pharmacology, and biomaterials. The integration of stem cell therapy, gene therapy, and tissue engineering has provided new treatment possibilities, while biomaterials and nanotechnology improve therapeutic results. However, challenges remain regarding efficacy, scalability, and long-term effectiveness. Future approaches emphasize personalized medicine, artificial intelligence, and advanced nanotechnology as potential game-changers. Clinical case studies illustrate the practical applications and outcomes of current therapies, highlighting the need for further research and interdisciplinary collaboration. This review seeks to inform clinicians and researchers and inspire innovations to improve patient care.
A study on voice changes after thyroid surgery
Authors: Lee Jin-Choon , Sung Eui-Suk
Published: December 2024

Thyroid surgery can lead to significant voice changes, which is one of the most serious complications. This study examines post-thyroidectomy vocal changes using a multi-dimensional assessment approach, including perceptual evaluation, subjective voice evaluation (voice handicap index), acoustic analysis, aerodynamic assessments, and vocal fold vibration analysis (stroboscopy, high-speed videoendoscopy, and kymography). The perceptual evaluation showed that patients experienced reduced vocal clarity, stability, and increased vocal fatigue following surgery. Acoustic analysis revealed changes in the fundamental frequency, increased jitter and shimmer values, and a reduced harmonics-to-noise ratio, which indicated a decrease in vocal stability and clarity. Aerodynamic assessments showed a decrease in maximum phonation time and expiratory pressure, suggesting weakened vocal fold closure and insufficient respiratory support. Vocal fold vibration analysis revealed asymmetry and irregular vibration patterns, which further confirmed the observed degradation in vocal quality. These findings highlight the importance of employing a comprehensive, multi-faceted evaluation to accurately assess post-thyroidectomy vocal changes. This approach is essential for guiding targeted rehabilitation efforts aimed at improving vocal recovery and minimizing long-term voice problems following thyroid surgery.
Options to enhance voice quality during and after thyroidectomy
Authors: Lee Hyoung Shin
Published: December 2024

Quality of voice after thyroidectomy remains the main concerns both for surgeons and patients. Injury of the recurrent laryngeal nerve or the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve may lead to serious voice alteration and dysphonia. On the other hand, patients may complain of voice problems without direct injury to the nerve, which may be considered as a post-thyroidectomy syndrome. Regarding nerve injury during thyroidectomy, intraoperative neuromonitoring is helpful to identify, preserve and prognosticate the nerve function. In cases when the nerve is sacrificed (or resected), reinnervation may help to improve postoperative vocal function. If postoperative vocal fold paralysis is identified, early identification and management is mandatory. Injection laryngoplasty and laryngeal framework surgery may be required as appropriate. Early rehabilitation and voice therapy has demonstrated better post-thyroidectomy vocal outcomes. Feasibility of innovative strategies of managing nerve injury include nerve guiding conduit, bioengineering scaffold, neurostimulation and cell/gene therapy. In this review article, up-to-date options to enhance post-thyroidectomy vocal outcomes will be summarized.
Precision and protection: advancements and future of neuromonitoring techniques for laryngeal surgery
Authors: Padalhin Andrew
Published: December 2024

Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) has improved the safety of laryngeal surgeries by protecting critical nerves such as the recurrent laryngeal nerve and vagus nerve. This review traces the evolution of neuromonitoring from its late 19th-century origins to the modern era, focusing on the transition from intermittent intraoperative neuromonitoring (I-IONM) to continuous intraoperative neuromonitoring (cIONM). Unlike I-IONM, which offers periodic nerve activity snapshots, cIONM provides continuous, real-time feedback throughout surgery, improving nerve injury detection and prevention. Advances in electromyography (EMG) techniques and the laryngeal adductor reflex have been key in this progression. The integration of endotracheal tube-based systems has revolutionized monitoring by providing less invasive and more accurate assessments. The review also explores cIONM's role in minimally invasive surgeries, such as robotic and endoscopic procedures, offering enhanced precision and better patient outcomes. It further discusses recent advancements in EMG techniques and future directions, highlighting the potential for innovations to enhance the precision and safety of laryngeal surgeries.
Innovations in neuromonitoring and regenerative approaches in thyroid and neck surgeries
Authors: Woo Ken
Published: December 2024

Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) has become an indispensable component in thyroid and head and neck surgeries, significantly enhancing surgical precision and patient safety. This comprehensive review explores the latest advancements in IONM techniques, emphasizing developments in both clinical and basic research. Additionally, it integrates perspectives from regenerative medicine, highlighting how emerging therapies can synergize with neuromonitoring to optimize nerve preservation and recovery. We examine the evolution of neuromonitoring technologies, their application in various surgical procedures, and the collaborative efforts across disciplines that have enhanced neuromonitoring efficacy. Furthermore, the review addresses the impact of IONM on surgical strategies, discusses current challenges, and outlines future directions in the field, including the potential integration of regenerative medicine approaches. By synthesizing current knowledge, this paper aims to provide a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers striving to optimize surgical outcomes through effective neuromonitoring and regenerative strategies.
Examining Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis: Harnessing Machine Learning for Early Risk Detection
Authors: Karaduman Mücahit , Yıldırım Muhammed
Published: December 2024

Thyroid cancer is a common type of cancer that begins to form in thyroid gland cells, which has been seen frequently in recent years. Thyroid cancer is a malignancy that develops in the cells of the thyroid gland and is an increasing health problem worldwide. Thyroid cancer grows slowly and usually has no symptoms in the early stages. Therefore, detecting thyroid cancer in the early stages is of great importance. Thyroid cancer is a type of disease with high treatment success when the risk is detected at an early stage, and correct diagnosis and treatment is applied to prevent cancer. Therefore, this study aimed to detect the risk of thyroid cancer at an early stage with the help of computer-aided systems. Thanks to these systems, experts' workloads will be lightened, and the errors experts can make will be minimized. This study used four machine learning methods to determine the risk stage of thyroid cancer. The dataset used in the study is a public data set and consists of 16 features and 383 samples. Different performance measurement metrics were used to evaluate the performance of the models. As a result, when the results obtained in the study were examined, it was shown that machine learning methods achieved competitive results in detecting the risk of thyroid cancer.
Image fire detection module for automatic fire extinguishing system with unmanned ground vehicles
Authors: Karaduman Gülşah
Published: December 2024

Especially in responding to large fires, the use of unmanned vehicles can reduce the risk of people getting hurt or encountering situations where they can get hurt. At the same time, the use of unmanned vehicles can increase the efficiency of the intervention. In this direction, one of the most important modules for the unmanned ground vehicles to be used to achieve the desired results is the fire detection module, which will detect the fire and report it to the necessary systems for intervention. In this study, certain deep learning networks were examined for fire detection. These networks are Faster-RCNN, Mask-RCNN, SSD and YOLO. After these networks were trained with the same data sets, they were compared with FPS and mAP data. As a result, it was seen that the YOLO algorithm gave a more positive result than other deep learning networks in terms of both detection and output speed. As a result, YOLO was selected and used as the deep learning network to be used for fire detection.
EXPERIMENTAL AND THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF SOLVENTS EFFECT ON A DERİVATİVE OF CARBOTHIOAMIDE
Authors: Koparır Pelin
Published: December 2024

The titled molecules is an optically pure anti-cancer agent and also plays a vital role as an important staritng material for developing medicines that can cure many disease. Synthesis of carbothiomide is a subject of deep chemical and biochemical research due to its medicinal value and can also use as a starting material for many important compounds. In this work 2,2'-[(2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxy-1,4-dioxobutane-1,4-dıyl]bis(N-P-tolyhydrazine-1-carbothioamıde was synthesized experimentally in the laboatory and then characterized. The structure was later designed and optimized by Gaussian 09 package using ab initio method. To obtain the minimum energy of the titled structure, many basis set in density functional theory (DFT) and Hatree-Fock (HF) were used in geometry optimization. The molecule was characterized using spectroscopic methods such as 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, FT-IR to determine the molecular dynamics as well as their optical and electrical properties. The energy difference between the HOMO and LUMO was computed. The homo and homo was found to be -0.15064 and -0.035472 eV respectively. The bandgap was also found to be -3.133 eV. The optimized titled structure then undergoes spectroscopic calculations to determined the theoretical spectroscopic parameters. A comparison was also studied between the theoretical and experimental datas. Finally, the effect of polar and non-polar solvent ( DMSO and CCl4) on the optimized titled compound is analysed. It was found that the bandgap respond to the addition of solvent due to the involvement of the molecules in the solvent. The polar solvent has highest bandgap values due to the fact that the titled molecule is polar and its molecules can interact more easily with polar solvent that non-polar solvent. This result indicate that polar solvent can be use to increase the effectiveness of the titled molecule in terms of medicinal value.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE «IDEAL SELF» ON WOMEN'S SELF-PRESENTATION
Authors: Мунарева В.В. , Чебыкина И.В.
Published: December 2024

На сегодняшний день перед человеком встала проблема самопрезентации, которая является достаточно сложным философским феноменом, частью обширной психологии личности. В данном исследовании нами предпринята попытка изучить и рассмотреть влияние «идеального Я» на самопрезентацию женщины. В результате настоящего исследования, нами представлена модель самопрезентации женщины, на которую ключевым образом влияет «Идеальное Я».

Nowadays a person is faced with the problem of self-presentation, which is a rather complex philosophical phenomenon, part of the extensive psychology of personality. In this study, we made an attempt to study and consider the influence of the «ideal self» on a woman’s self-presentation. As a result of this study, we have presented a model of a woman’s self-presentation, which is keyly influenced by the «Ideal Self».
Comprehensive bibliometric analysis of pharmacotherapy for bipolar disorders: Present trends and future directions
Authors: Chen Bo-Fan , Liu Li , Lin Fang-Zhen , Zeng Hai-Min , Huang Hai-Qiang , Zhang Chun-Fang , Liu Cong-Cong , Chen Xiang , Peng Jie , Wang Yun-Fa , Wang Zhi-Lin , Chen Bin , Liu De-Le , Liu Yun , Li Zheng-Zheng , Zeng Xin-Xing
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a severe mental illness characterized by significant mood swings. Effective drug treatment modalities are crucial for managing BD.

AIM

To analyze the current status and future trends of global research on BD drug treatment over the last decade.

METHODS

The Web of Science Core Collection database spanning from 2015 to 2024 was utilized to retrieve literature related to BD drug treatment. A total of 2624 articles were extracted. Data visualization and analysis were conducted using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, Pajek, Scimago Graphica, and R-studio bibliometrix to identify research hotspots, key contributors, and future trends.

RESULTS

The United States, China, and the United Kingdom have made the most significant contributions to research on BD drug treatment and formed notable research collaboration networks. The University of Pittsburgh, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the University of Michigan have been identified as the major research institutions in this field. The Journal of Affective Disorders is the most influential journal. A keyword analysis revealed research hotspots related to clinical symptoms, drug efficacy, and genetic mechanisms. A citation analysis identified the management guidelines published by Yatham et al in 2018 as the most cited paper.

CONCLUSION

This study provides a detailed overview of the field of BD drug treatment, highlighting key contributors, research hotspots, and future directions. The study findings can be employed as a reference for future research and policymaking, which may enable further development and optimization of BD pharmacotherapy.
Gut-brain axis as a bridge in obesity and depression: Mechanistic exploration and therapeutic prospects
Authors: Fang Rui-Ying , Pan Xiao-Rui , Zeng Xin-Xing , Li Zheng-Zheng , Chen Bo-Fan , Zeng Hai-Min , Peng Jie
Published: December 2024

A recent study by Wang et al , published in the World Journal of Psychiatry , provided preventative and therapeutic strategies for the comorbidity of obesity and depression. The gut- brain axis, which acts as a two-way communication system between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system, plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of these conditions. Evidence suggests that metabolic byproducts, such as short-chain fatty acids, lipopolysaccharide and bile acids, which are generated by the gut microbiota, along with neurotransmitters and inflammatory mediators within the gut-brain axis, modulate the host's metabolic processes, neuronal regulation, and immune responses through diverse mechanisms. The interaction between obesity and depression via the gut- brain axis involves disruptions in the gut microbiota balance, inflammatory immune responses, and alterations in the neuroendocrine system. Modulating the gut-brain axis, for example, through a ketogenic diet, the use of probiotics, and the supplementation of antioxidants, offers new remedial approaches for obesity and depression. Future research that explores the mechanisms of the gut-brain axis is needed to provide more evidence for clinical treatment.
Perceptions and emotions in postoperative recovery of patients with perianal diseases
Authors: Priego-Parra Bryan Adrian , Remes-Troche Jose Maria
Published: December 2024

This article examines the complex relationship between disease perception, negative emotions, and their impact on postoperative recovery in patients with perianal diseases. These conditions not only cause physical discomfort, but also carry a significant emotional burden, often exacerbated by social stigma. Psychological factors, including stress, anxiety, and depression, activate neuroendocrine pathways, such as the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, disrupting the gut microbiota and leading to dysbiosis. This disruption can delay wound healing, prolong hospital stay, and intensify pain. Drawing on the findings of Hou et al , our article highlights the critical role of illness perception and negative emotions in shaping recovery outcomes. It advocates for a holistic approach that integrates psychological support and gut microbiota modulation, to enhance healing and improve overall patient outcomes.
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor alterations and cognitive decline in schizophrenia: Implications for early intervention
Authors: Okpete Uchenna E , Byeon Haewon
Published: December 2024

This manuscript explores the recent study by Cui et al which assessed the interplay between inflammatory cytokines and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in first-episode schizophrenia patients. The study revealed that higher levels of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α correlated with reduced BDNF levels and poorer cognitive performance. Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder impacting approximately 1% of the global population, characterized by positive symptoms (hallucinations and delusions), negative symptoms (diminished motivation and cognitive impairments) and disorganized thoughts and behaviors. Emerging research highlights the role of BDNF as a potential biomarker for early diagnosis and therapeutic targeting. The findings from Cui et al ’s study suggest that targeting neuroinflammation and enhancing BDNF levels may improve cognitive outcomes. Effective treatment approaches involve a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to individual patient needs. Hence, monitoring cognitive and neuroinflammatory markers is essential for improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Consequently, this manuscript highlights the need for an integrated approach to schizophrenia management, considering both clinical symptoms and underlying neurobiological changes.
YAPAY ZEKÂNIN İDARİ YARGIDA KULLANILMASI
Authors: Tutan Ercan
Published: December 2024

Dünya genelinde sağlıktan güvenliğe kadar pek çok sektörü etkileyen ve daha da etkileyeceği aşikâr olan yapay zekânın etkisi adalet hizmetlerinde de görülmektedir. Hukuk profesyonellerinin iş yapış şekillerini zaman ve maliyet açısından kayda değer şekilde etkileyen yapay zekâ, karar arama, sözleşme hazırlama, sözleşmedeki aykırılıkları bulma, hâkim kararını destekleyici raporlar hazırlama, karar taslakları oluşturma, hatta hâkimin yerine geçerek karar verici noktalarında olabilmektedir. Mahkeme süreçlerinde ise otomatik belge oluşturarak davadan önce ilgili kurum ve kuruluşlardan talepte bulunma, mahkemede ses transkripsiyonu yaparak beyanların tutanaklara geçmesini sağlama ve gerekçeli kararın oluşturulmasında beyanların özetlenmesi açısından kolaylıklar sunmaktadır.
Bu çalışma, yukarıda belirtilen tüm bu süreçlerin yanı sıra yapay zekâ kullanımının görülebileceği hukuk alanlarından biri olan idari yargıda, yapay zekâ kullanımının hangi aşamada ne şekilde kullanılabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır. Kanaatimizce, tam yargı davalarına kıyasla idari yargıda objektif nitelikli dava türü olan iptal davalarında yapay zekânın hâkim yerine geçerek karar vermesi daha olasıdır. Fakat, idari işlemin amaç unsurunun tespitindeki zorluk ve idari yargının içtihadilik özelliği yapay zekânın hâkim yerine geçerek karar vermesini zorlaştıracak unsurlardır. Yapay zekâ, idari işlemin unsurlarındaki aykırılıkları tespit edebilecek olması sebebiyle hâkim kararını destekleyici unsur olarak kullanılabilecektir. Bunun yanı sıra, idari yargıda ilk inceleme aşamasında, tam yargı davalarında tazminat miktarının belirlenmesinde, delillerin gerçekliğinin araştırılmasında, özellikle elektronik delillerin niteliklerinin belirlenmesinde, adli yardım kararının verilmesinde ve yürütmenin durdurulması aşamasında hâkim kararlarını destekleyici olarak kullanılabilir. Ayrıca, dosyaların tasnif edilmesi ve ivedi olarak görülecek dosyaların belirlenmesi aşamalarında da yer alabilecektir.
Pengaruh Motivasi Intrinsik Dan Kemampuan Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Pegawai
Authors: Hadian Dedi
Published: December 2024

Organizing good governance depends on the readiness of the State apparatus, especially the civil servants. The presence of employees who can provide excellent services leads to this achievement. Besides, the situation can be obtained if the employees have the job satisfaction. When the employees have the high internal motivation and excellent ability in completing their tasks, the job satisfaction can be improved. This study aims to determine the effect of internal motivation and competency on employee job satisfaction in one of the government agencies in West Bandung Regency. The samples were 71 people. The data analysis technique of this research is the path analysis approach. Partially and simultaneously, the intrinsic motivation and competency have a significant effect on employee job satisfaction.
PROBLEMATIKA AWAL PERNIKAHAN DALAM SEBUAH PERNIKAHAN IDEAL DALAM PANDANGAN SOSIOLOGI AGAMA
Authors: Majid Abdul
Published: December 2024

Pernikahan ideal merupakan pernikahan yang di inginkan oleh setiap orang yang telah menikah. Namun realita nya kehidupan pernikahan tidak seindah yang di ekspektasikan kecuali dengan nilai spiritual yang kuat, kesiapan mental yang kuat, emosional yang baik, dan pola komunikasi yang sehat. Agama memberikan tekanan kepada pasangan untuk mempertahankan pernikahan, meskipun menghadapi masalah yang signifikan, karena pernikahan dipandang sebagai sesuatu yang sakral dan tidak boleh dengan mudah diakhiri. Penelitian ini berfokus dan bertujuan pada bagaimana norma-norma dan ajaran agama islam membentuk harapan terhadap pernikahan, serta bagaimana pasangan menangani tantangan dan konflik dalam permasalahan yang terjadi didalam pernikahan. Sumber data di peroleh dari media sosial, website resmi, dan jurnal. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis content. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Sosiologi agama secara teoritis menjelaskan bagaimana untuk menjaga keseimbangan sosial, yaitu bagaimana individu dalam keluarga memiliki tugas tertentu yang harus dijalankan untuk mencapai keharmonisan. Dalam pandangan sosiologi agama, komitmen dan kesetiaan dalam pernikahan merupakan fondasi utama yang tidak hanya mencerminkan hubungan antara suami dan istri, tetapi juga menggambarkan nilai-nilai sosial, moral, dan spiritual yang ditanamkan oleh ajaran agama dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Pernikahan, sebagai sebuah institusi sosial, dianggap sebagai wadah di mana nilai-nilai agama dan moral disosialisasikan dan dipertahankan. Komitmen dan kesetiaan dalam pernikahan tidak hanya menjadi kewajiban personal, tetapi juga memiliki implikasi sosial yang lebih luas, di mana peran agama sangat signifikan dalam mengatur dan menegaskan pentingnya ikatan pernikahan.
Consumer Spending Patterns during Economic Turbulence: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Shrivastava Kamalesh Kishore
Published: December 2024

Economic turbulence significantly affects consumer spending behavior, reshaping priorities and altering purchasing decisions. This study explores consumer spending patterns during periods of economic instability, focusing primarily on the Indian context. By employing a qualitative research methodology, the paper delves into how consumers adapt their consumption habits, prioritize essential goods over luxury items, and leverage digital platforms to navigate challenges. The analysis is complemented by real case studies and comprehensive interviews with Indian households, shedding light on the socio-economic factors driving these shifts. Recommendations aim to guide businesses and policymakers in addressing consumer needs during such periods.
Financial Sector Adaptations to Regulatory Evolutions: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Jashwant Sandeep
Published: December 2024

The financial sector operates within an evolving regulatory environment influenced by global and domestic factors, including economic crises, technological disruptions, and geopolitical shifts. This study examines how financial institutions in India adapt to regulatory changes, focusing on strategies, challenges, and outcomes. It explores the roles of compliance frameworks, technological advancements, and stakeholder management in fostering resilience and innovation. Employing qualitative research methods, including interviews, case studies, and thematic analysis, the study highlights key adaptations by Indian banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and fintech firms. The findings underscore the need for proactive strategies and collaborative efforts to navigate regulatory transformations effectively.
The Causes of Insulting Religious Sanctities Among People and Its Consequences
Authors: Saem Sebghatallah
Published: December 2024

This research paper has been prepared analytically with the aim of identifying the causes of insulting religious sanctities among humanitarian societies throughout the history and the factors that go beyond the great historical events among them, which led to great upheaval. The paper starts with definition of insulting religious sanctities. Then presents a historical overview of insulting the sanctities of religion and its consequences. Next, it analyzes the causes of insulting religions and social values. Also, it presents the position of Islam against insulting and offensive reactions to social values and religious sanctities. Finally, it argues that the concept of freedom of expression has been abused by some people in most religious societies as well as in some nonreligious societies, while this freedom is subject to certain restrictions for the purpose of maintaining public order.
Ni-CoWB Kompozitlerinin Üretimi İçin Düşük Bor İçeriğine Sahip Ni-Co-W-B İri Hacimli Metalik Cam Alaşımlarının Geliştirilmesi
Authors: Dincer Cumali , Hitit Aytekin , Aksu Selinnur
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmada yüksek sertliğe, yüksek kırılma tokluğuna, yüksek sıcaklık oksidasyon direncine ve yüksek korozyon dayanımına sahip bir kompozit malzeme grubu üretmek için kullanılacak öncül Ni-Co-W-B metalik cam alaşımları geliştirilmiştir. Düşük bor içeriğine sahip Ni-Co-W-B metalik cam alaşımlarının geliştirilmesi için yapılan çalışmalara temel oluşturan alaşım Ni42.6Co20W20B17.4 alaşımıdır. Camlaşma kabiliyeti en yüksek alaşımları belirlemek için Ni, Co ve W miktarları sistematik olarak değiştirilmiştir. Bu çalışmalar sonucunda %13 B ve %15 B içeren metalik cam alaşımları geliştirilmiştir. % 13 B ve % 15 B içerikli alaşımların hepsinin kritik döküm kalınlıklarının 0.3 mm olduğu belirlenmiştir.
KIRBY, A. Nothing to fear
Authors: Llurdés i Coit Joan Carles
Published: December 2024

Kirby, A. (ed.) (1990), Nothing to fear, Ed. Universitat d'Arizona, Tucson (EUA), XIV + 301 p.
Analisis Kemampuan Literasi Numerasi dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita Melalui Media PACAPI Kelas II SDN Karangrejo 02 Semarang
Authors: Utami Desi Tri , Artharina Filia Prima , Sumarmiyati Sumarmiyati , Patonah Siti
Published: December 2024

Mathematical literacy needs to be developed since elementary school. This is important to ensure that the next generation is ready to solve problems in all aspects of life. However, in reality, students' literacy skills are not as expected. Based on the results of interviews with class II teachers of SDN Karangrejo 02 Semarang, many students were found to have difficulties in the learning process, especially mathematics in the material of fractions in the form of story problems. The purpose of this study was to analyze the ability of numeracy literacy in solving story problems through the PACAPI media of class II SDN Karanggrejo 02 Semarang. The method used in this study used a qualitative descriptive method. In its implementation, it used observation, test, and interview guidelines. The research sample was all 17 class II students. The results of this study indicate that teachers are advised to train students more often by giving questions that lead to numeracy literacy skills and increasing the level of math problems that will be given to students. The instillation of the concept of fractional arithmetic operations also needs to be emphasized again to students so that students can solve math problems correctly.