bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
China: impacto de la política “Cero COVID” sobre la economía e inmigración internacional
Authors:   Universidad de Colima, González García Juan , Salazar Aguilar Andrea ,   Universidad Jiao Tong de Shanghái, Suástegui Díaz Marlene Angélica ,   Shanghai International Studies University
Published: August 2023

El artículo analiza el impacto de la política “Cero COVID” de China en su economía y en su estatus como nuevo destino de la migración internacional entre 2020 y 2022. Desde la perspectiva de las teorías de desarrollo económico y la migración, el artículo analiza primero la forma en que su política y estrategia de desarrollo permitieron a China convertirse en foco de atracción de emigrantes internacionales, y de cómo las medias anti-COVID-19 revirtieron dicho proceso. El artículo argumenta que China revirtió la inmigración internacional, debido a las acciones de la política “Cero COVID”, que impactaron su dinamismo económico reciente. Se formula la hipótesis de que la disminución en la inmigración internacional hacia China es uno de los costos implícitos de la política “Cero COVID”.
STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL ON DETERMINANTS OF INTENTION TO USE E-COMMERCE
Authors: Grimaldo Jun R. , Uy Chin , Manalo Ronaldo A.
Published: August 2023

Although e-commerce is being utilised, its application expanded exponentially during the pandemic due to government restrictions on mobility. Most of the existing literature points to the effect of perceived usefulness and ease of use toward attitudes that affect the intention to use technology. Issues surface relative to the effect of customers' trust in the system and the risks involved. Using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), the study aimed to investigate the effect of these factors on users' intention to use online shopping. Specifically, it looks into the effect of trust and risk on attitude and intention. Results established that trust affects attitude but not intention, while risk did not significantly affect both. With the online experience over time, consumers generally view e-commerce as easy and useful, especially in acquiring significant information about the product and services and navigating through e-commerce tools. The respondents are aware that there is risk in online transactions such that they prefer to pay cash or GCash upon delivery. However, the effect of risk was not supported partly due to the mobility restrictions during the pandemic. This highlights the need to improve e-commerce designs for consumer protection and more pronounced government policies on online transactions.
Reframing diaspora cinema: Towards a theoretical framework
Authors: De Man Alexander
Published: August 2023

This article reviews how the concept of “diaspora cinema” has featured in academic discourses over the past 30 years, examining its underpinning paradigms. In the wake of a transnational and postcolonial shift within film studies, “diaspora cinema” has been increasingly understood in its imbrication with Third Cinema, postcolonial cinema, transnational cinema, accented cinema, intercultural cinema, cinema of transvergence, etc. While critically mapping out these descriptive conceptualisations and models, this article advances an understanding of “diaspora cinema” as an instrumental framework to grasp how diaspora identities, cultures, and spaces are discursively co-constructed through cinematic practices, rather than as a cinematic category per se.
Constructions of race in advertising archives: The “silent” Chinese minority
Authors: Chan Sally
Published: August 2023

What do historical representational imageries of the Chinese in television commercials tell us about Britain’s perceptions of this ‘silent’ community? The power of advertising to distort reality and misrepresent ‘the Other’ is well documented. This report addresses colonial constructions of race in advertising using historical archival evidence of the Chinese as a hidden ethnic minority community in Britain. The arguments, drawn from my doctoral thesis, emphasises the importance of archival analysis in historical research on race. In particular, cultural commodification of Chinese culture is evidenced by their depiction during 1960s television commercials for Guinness Export. These interrogations provide clues to how Chinese people and culture have been constructed onscreen, and the political and hegemonic influence of racial politics in Britain. The report also considers the methodological implications of archival holdings in contributing to our understanding how and why race on screen advertising is produced, consumed, and reproduced.
Interview: Juliette Larthe
Authors: Juliette Larthe
Published: August 2023

Juliette Larthe cofounded Prettybird in London with Kerstin Emhoff and Paul Hunter. As an executive producer she brought a multidisciplinary working manifesto and culture to the start-up. Larthe works as a producer and executive across not just screen advertising but feature films, multimedia brand content, immersive, experiential art works, music content, short- and long-form content, live installations and fashion shows. Juliette’s work has earned her numerous awards across the globe, including Grammys, British Arrows, UKMVAs, MTV, Clios, Cannes Lions, Kinsale Sharks and D&AD awards. Juliette campaigns for equality and diversity in the creative industries, supporting mentorships with ELAM, Creative Equals and also works with the charity End Youth Homelessness. She has been Head of the Jury, Jury President or Jury Member for the British Arrows, UKMVAs, Kinsale Sharks, D&AD and Ciclope. Prettybird’s London roster includes directors Ashley Armitage, Tom Beard, Bradley & Pablo, Jason Bock, Margo Bowman, Calmatic, Daniels, Jora Frantzis, Nisha Ganatra, Isabel Garrett, Rami Hachache, Paul Hunter, Jodeb, Eloise King, Jess Kohl, Matt Lambert, Salomen Ligthelm, Tom Noakes, Max Malkin, Melina Matsoukas, Rafaela Carvalho, Sophie Muller, Matt Piedmont, Ian Schwartz, Tim & Eric, Joseph Wilson, Vellas and Yousef.
Interview: Georgia Hudson
Authors: Hudson Georgia
Published: August 2023

Georgia Hudson is a director and artist, born and raised in London. Georgia established her career through making music videos such as Pink’s What About Us (2017). In 2019 she was awarded Director of the Year by Shots for her body of work. Recognised for her emotion-driven storytelling, Hudson has made award-winning commercial films for Nike, Beats, BBC, Zalando, Budweiser and O2 amongst many others. She has collaborated with a range of musicians including Loyle Carner, Tom Misch, MØ, Jorja Smith, and Lenny Kravitz. Her short film Temper and poetry book Orange Eyes were released in 2021. Hudson is represented by production company Park Pictures in the UK and USA.
Features of conformation type of black-andwhite cows of different origin estimated by linear classification method
Authors: Khmelnychyi L. , Karpenko B.
Published: August 2023

The research was carried out in the aspect of studying features of conformation type cows of Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy and Holstein breeds estimated by linear classification method. Basis for research was the herd of company "Ukrlandfarming" private enterprise "Burynske", Pidlisniv branch in Sumy region. The aim was to conduct a comparative analysis of experimental breeds according to the assessment of linear classification and determine the impact of final score for type on milk productivity first-born cows. In general, first-born cows of both breeds were characterized by good linear estimation, especially on a 100-score scale. However, animals of Holstein breed in comparison with Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy were better in terms of body parts, which characterize the dairy type by 1.3 score, body - by 0.8 score, udder - by 1.2 score and the final assessment - by 0.8 score (P <0.001). On the trait of chest width, Holstein animals were inferior to their Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy breeds with reliable difference of 1.3 score, but exceeded in angularity - by 1.2 score, strength of fore udder parts attachment - on 0.8 score, central ligament - by 1.1 score (P <0.001). The final estimation level of first-born cows for conformation type directly proportionally determined their milk productivity in 305 days of the first lactation. Cows of Holstein and Ukrainian Black-andWhite dairy breed with score - "very good" exceeded their peers with score - "good with plus" for milking by 785 and 589 kg (P˂0.01) respectively, and with score of "good" - by 1705 and 1502 kg (P˂0.001). The use in the selection process of dairy cattle, in determining cows breeding value, linear classification method will be a very effective means of objective definition breed features of conformation type. The presence of correlative relationship between the final score and milk productivity level will contribute to the effectiveness of selection in the indirect sampling of animals on these traits.
Key words: Holstein, Ukrainian Black-andWhite dairy, linear type assessment, conformation, milk yield.
A comparative analysis of different DNA extraction methods for fish tissues
Authors: Dyman T.M. , Shostak L.V. , Dubin O.V. , Dyman N.O.
Published: August 2023

Nucleic acids extraction is the initial stage of molecular genetic research. The effectiveness of using a certain method of DNA extraction is determined by the amount of extracted DNA, the degree of probe degradation, the time consuming and laboriousness of the procedure. When researching rare, endangered species and populations, special attention is paid to extracting DNA from sources that do not cause destruction or death of individual. The current study was aimed at comparison the effectiveness of the most common methods of genomic DNA isolation from fish tissues for further use in the polymerase chain reaction. Essentially three DNA extraction methods were employed and compared for the quality of isolated DNA ‒ the phenol-chloroform extraction method, the salt extraction method, and the sodium perchlorate extraction method. Samples of fins, liver and caver taken from sterlet individuals fixed in ethanol served as material for research. The study of the effect of DNA probe quality on PCR course was carried out using two types of PCR ‒ site-specific, amplifying the fragment of cytochrome-b gene, and multilocus ‒ ISSR-PCR with a trinucleotide primer (AGC)6T. A comparison of DNA extraction methods confirmed that all of them enable obtaining high-quality DNA from both fresh and archival fish tissue samples for site-specific amplification. The yield of nucleic acids using different fish tissues (fins, liver and caver) is not the same. Therefore, when it is necessary to obtain the maximum amount of DNA, it is advisable to use the salt extraction method. In case of ISSR-PCR, different degrees of DNA purification affected the course of amplification. Additional purification by the method of sorption on Silica allows removing possible PCR inhibitors and obtaining clear spectra of electrophoretic separation of amplification products, regardless of primary DNA quality.
Key words: DNA extraction methods, sterlet tissues, site-specific PCR, multilocus PCR.
A new mining method for reopening the opencast mine of Kef Essennoun
Authors: Mezam M. C , Bachar Assed M. A , Ould Hamou M , Narsis S , Benselhoub A
Published: August 2023

Purpose. To treat the stability problem of the phosphate Kef Essennoun quarry in the mining field of Jebel Onk located in the Northeastern part of Algeria. Methodology. To achieve these objectives, we started by monitoring the unstable area, using two monitoring systems: control stations and inclinometer. We then carried out a digital assessment of the Northwestern edge stability of the quarry under the current operating conditions of exploitation. After that, we proposed a new operating plan for the reopening of the depot under the required security conditions. At the end, we carried out an assessment of the edge stability, as the work to reopen and develop the Kef Essennoun quarry progressed. Findings. The results show that, under the current operating conditions of exploitation, the Northwestern edge of the Kef Essennoun quarry is unstable (FS < 1). The backfilling of the pilot pit of the mine, lead to the assurance of the mine walls stability, by increasing the values of safety factors with a rate of more than 30 %. Originality. The backfilling of the pilot pit of the mine and the resumption of top-down mining exploitation will ensure the stability of the quarry during and after the operating exploitation mining. Practical value. The study of the stability of the embankments bleachers, the edges of the quarries and the facings of the slag heaps during the open pit mining of useful ores deposits is an essential step that must be done gradually according to the development of mining works to guarantee the safety of personnel, materials, reserves and the environment.
ТВОРЧІ ПРОЄКТИ ФЕСТИВАЛЮ «МУЗИКА БЕЗ МЕЖ» ЯК РЕПЕРТУАРНІ НОВАЦІЇ СУЧАСНОГО МУЗИЧНОГО МИСТЕЦТВА
Authors: Hromchenko Valerii
Published: August 2023

Метою статті є виявлення специфіки музично-художніх програм творчих проєктів фестивалю «Музика без меж», у їх усталенні як своєрідних репертуарних новацій сучасного музичного мистецтва, а також окреслення їх спільної характерологічної означеності. У ряді методів дослідження відзначимо, передусім, методи аналізу та синтезу, історичний, джерелознавчий, компаративний, узагальнюючий, а також регенеративний підхід у вивченні фестивальних програм. Новизна статті обумовлюється відсутністю наукових досліджень програм фестивалю «Музика без меж», у світлі процесів їх регенеративності, відновлення у рамках численних фестивальних творчих проєктів. Висновки. У низці найбільш специфічних ознак музично-художніх програм творчих проєктів фестивалю «Музика без меж», що усталюють своєрідність репертуарних новацій у сучасному музичному мистецтві, означимо 1) включення до програм фестивалю низки сценічно-одноосібних музичних композицій (твори соло); 2)  виконавсько-сценічне оновлення у представленні музично-художніх програм, зумовлене звукоакустичними особливостями фойє-холу великого концертного залу Дніпропетровської академії музики ім. М. Глінки (Concert hall); 3)  цілісність представлення творів з певного циклу музичних композицій, означених жанровою або художньо-образною єдністю;    4) репертуарно-персоналізовану означеність програм, представлену виконанням в одному концерті творів різних жанрів, підкреслимо, лише одного композитора. Встановлено, що спільною характерологічною означеністю музично-художніх програм творчих проєктів фестивалю «Музика без меж», можна вважати риси художнього стилю бідермаєр, адже одноконцертна програма чи лаконічна серія концертів відповідного проєкту, дає можливість цілісного охоплення індивідуально-творчого обличчя композитора або ж виконавської форми чи жанру.
«ФРА-ДИЯВОЛО» ДАНІЕЛЯ ОБЕРА ЯК ЗРАЗОК ФРАНЦУЗЬКОЇ КОМІЧНОЇ ОПЕРИ НОВОГО ТИПУ
Authors: Enska Olena , Zavialova Olga
Published: August 2023

На прикладі опери «Фра-Дияволо» зрілого періоду творчості Д. Обера досліджено жанр французької комічної опери 30-х років ХІХ століття. Розкрито драматургічні, композиційні, жанрово-стильові особливості твору. Визначено традиційні параметри комічної опери і її новаторські риси. Охарактеризовано стилістику сольних номерів та відзначено надзвичайну роль вокальної майстерності оперних співаків у зв’язку з віртуозністю виконавських партій. Проаналізовано ансамблево-хорові сцени, встановлено їх драматургічне значення та композиційні особливості. Мета статті – визначити традиційне й новаторське в комічних операх Д. Обера зрілого періоду творчості, розкрити їх драматургічні, композиційні та жанрово-стильові особливості (на прикладі аналізу опери «Фра-Дияволо»). Методологічною основою статті є комплексний огляд, заснований на історико-теоретичному та музично-виконавському підходах. Основними методами роботи є історико-культурологічний, системний, жанрово-стильовий та інтерпретаційний аналіз. Наукова новизна статті полягає у встановленні жанрово-стилістичних, драматургічних та композиційних особливостей французької комічної опери ХІХ століття. Окрема увага приділяється новаціям жанру у творчості Д. Обера. Зазначені аспекти дослідження розкриваються шляхом аналізу однієї з найпопулярніших опер композитора – «Фра-Дияволо». Висновки. Узагальнено новаторcькі добутки Д. Обера у жанрі французької комічної опери. З’ясовано, що, трансформуючи форми та структури комічної опери, композитор розвинув нові принципи та естетику жанру, розширивши межі жанрової моделі. Для створення характерної романтизмові психологічної глибини і достовірності Д. Обер обирає головними персонажами реальних людей, а дія його опер розгортається на жанрово-побутовому тлі, що підкреслює емоційну забарвленість ситуації. Відчуття безпосередності й жвавості сценічної дії виникає завдяки численним хоровим, пісенним й танцювальним епізодам, які є колоритним фоном драматургічного розвитку. Важливе значення надається лінії другорядних персонажів, що створює драматургічний контраст з основною, часто для того, щоб протиставити щирі почуття героїв із їх імітацією. Для реалізації драматургічних завдань використовуються відповідні музичні жанри: вальси, марші, хорові пісні, речитативи та ін. Сольні вокальні партії, залежно від характеру сцени, мають гнучку аріозо-романсову мелодику або є речитативними чи насиченими бравурними колоратурами тощо.
«ЛАТИНСЬКІ МЕСИ» СТАНІСЛАВА МОНЮШКО: ОНОВЛЕННЯ КАНОНІВ ЖАНРУ
Authors: Lysenko Hanna
Published: August 2023

Метою статті є дослідження збереження закладених канонів жанру католицької меси та їх оновлення в духовних творах польського композитора Станіслава Монюшко (1819–1872). Методологія дослідження запропонованої статті базується на комплексі методів – історичному для створення цілісної панорами духовної культури Польщі епохи романтизму, аналітичному при розгляді «Латинських мес» композитора, компаративному методі для порівняння обох зразків жанру меси в творчості С. Монюшко, методі узагальнення отриманих результатів. Наукова новизна статті обумовлена відсутністю в українському та іноземному музикознавстві праць стосовно духовної творчості С. Монюшко, зокрема його «Латинських мес» які, тим не менш, мають важливе значення на шляху збереження та оновлення традицій церковної польської музики. Висновки. В результаті розгляду двох «Латинських мес» Станіслава Монюшко (Es-dur як зразок дотримання структури messa ordinarium і Des-dur – missa proprium)  можна виділити основні риси збереження і оновлення канонічних традицій написання мес. З одного боку – використання повного богослужбового латинського тексту, заперечення різких контрастів, зосередження на загальному характері, вiдведення головної  ролi хору та солістам і ролі супроводу для оркестру, написання та застосування форм частин у  нерозривному зв’язку з текстом. З іншого боку – відхід Монюшко від канонів жанру через прояв окремих рис салонності, а також синтез здобутків власної камерно-вокальної творчості і церковних законів меси шляхом введення численних сольних фрагментів, які пронизані національним польським мелосом, «Латинські меси» є яскравим прикладом сполучення надбань епохи романтизму, творчих здобутків Станіслава Монюшко у вокальній сфері та відходження від традиційної практики написання мес.
ТИПОЛОГІЯ АРТИСТИЗМУ ТА ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЙОГО ПРОЯВІВ У ВИКОНАВЦЯ-МУЗИКАНТА
Authors: Kislyak Bohdan
Published: August 2023

Мета статті полягає у теоретико-методологічному аналізі сутності артистизму та особливостей його проявів у сучасних виконавців царини академічного музичного мистецтва. Методологією дослідження виступили наукові підходи у сфері академічної музичної педагогіки та професійного музичного мистецтва, що розкривають типологію проявів артистизму. У статті проведено теоретичний аналіз наукових положень і концепцій до розкриття поняття «артистизму». Виокремлено основні ознаки та характеристики артистизму виконавців лона академічного музичного мистецтва, а також типи його проявів. Розкрито психологічний зміст артистизму, розширено трактування даного поняття з погляду виконавської майстерності. Наукова новизна презентованого дослідження полягає у визначенні характеру артистизму як художнього таланту виконавця музиканта. Вперше здійснено класифікацію типів артистизму музиканта за різними ознаками: емоційною, поведінковою, характерологічною та компетентнісною. Висновки. У науковому дослідженні встановлено, що артистизм являється здатністю музиканта впливати на слухача шляхом вмілого вираження внутрішнього змісту музичного твору. Будучи одним з провідних компонентів виконавської майстерності, артистизм визначає загальний успіх музиканта-виконавця серед слухачів. Він дає змогу поєднати особистісні якості й здібності соліста із професійним виконанням певної музичної композиції, чим забезпечує досконалість, оригінальність, чуттєвість художнього змісту музичного твору. Встановлено, що артистизм є найбільш вагомим вираженням різних сфер особистості виконавця-соліста. Тому виділено наступні особливо розповсюдженні типи артистизму за емоційною ознакою (експресивний та імпресивний), за характерологічною ознакою (інтровертний та екстравертний) та за поведінковою ознакою (виконавсько-технічний та стереотипний).
Gender and IR in the MENA Region: The Role of Arab Women’s Diplomacy in Peacebuilding, Decision Making, and Conflict Resolution
Authors: Mnakri Moufida
Published: August 2023

This research studies gender and international relations in the MENA region. It scrutinises the Arab women’s role and representation in diplomacy and foreign affairs. The study aims to examine the status of women diplomats in the region and identify the necessary strategies and recommendations to promote their role in IR. It provides an overview of Arab women’s diplomacy, the progress made, and the challenges women continue to face in international relations. It highlights why and how women are underrepresented in MENA diplomacy, how women’s engagement enhances diplomacy in the region, and strategies for future gender diplomacy. The study develops a new application of the Feminist IR theory to the Arab IR and demonstrates the relevance of this approach to new diplomatic and political contexts. Exploring gendered institutional practises and hierarchies in MENA foreign policy, the survey offers insights into perspectives previously marginalised in core concepts of MENA IR, beyond traditional courtesy diplomacy. It focuses primarily on women in IR positions and their contributions to peacebuilding, decision making and conflict resolution. The research uses a mixed-method-approach consisting of a quantitative data analysis of IR international documents and policy reports, and a qualitative survey of Arab women diplomats, both official and unofficial. The objective of the qualitative survey is to explore women diplomats’ perceptions of their status, the challenges they face, and their recommendations for better female diplomacy. The study found that MENA IR is gendered and women are underrepresented in Arab diplomacy, that the underrepresentation of women is due to social and ideo-cultural factors, that the few women diplomats promote diplomacy in the region, and that future strategies should be implemented to bridge the gap in gendered IR.
Semantic Differential of the Concept of Beauty
Authors: Demuthova Slavka , Andrej Demuth
Published: August 2023

This study focuses on an exploration of the concept of beauty using the semantic differential method. 2,080 participants (53.46% were female) aged 18 to 89 (M = 41.36 years; SD = 16.48) were asked to evaluate the concept of beauty using twenty-one bipolar adjectives across three semantic differential dimensions – activity, evaluation, and potency. The results indicate that the most descriptive adjectives used to describe beauty are: pleasant, inviting, good, inspiring, pure, and kind, indicating that the concept of beauty is mostly associated with positive connotations. Furthermore, the majority of the characteristic adjectives are related to the evaluation dimension, in which statistically significant differences were identified in the evaluations made by men and women. Women perceive beauty as a concept that is significantly more strongly associated with evaluative judgments than men (p <.01). The potential of the semantic differential method can be used to compare the meaning of the concept of beauty with synonymous and oppositional concepts.
The Effect of Thailand’s Subcultures on Other Southeast Asia States’ Countercultures
Authors: Ehambaranathan Eswaranathan , Murugasu Shagesheela , Hall Mark
Published: August 2023

Southeast Asia (SEA) is geographically divided into two sub-regions, mainland and insular. This region consists of 11 states that consistently oppose social liberal changes and uphold traditional values. Conservatism in politics, economy and society, including the legal realm, is always favoured in this region. However, recent developments in Thailand could test the conservative beliefs and practices in this region. In June 2022, Thailand decriminalised the cultivation and consumption of cannabis. This new law allows people in Thailand to consume marijuana edibles, marijuana-infused drinks and use marijuana for medical purposes. This is not the first time Thailand has liberalised its laws. For example, unlike other SEA countries, Thailand does not regulate the use clothing in private spaces; therefore, there has been a significant increase in the number of clothing-optional resorts in Thailand over recent years. Meanwhile, in 2015, Thailand became the first SEA country to recognise and protect the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals. Such laws and tolerance have now become part of Thailand's practices and subculture but remain taboo in other SEA states. Hence, this research has investigated the impact of developments in Thailand’s subculture on the SEA sub-regions, with a particular focus on cannabis law reform. Therefore, this research addresses the primary research question: in the context of ‘weed tourism’, could Thailand's recent cannabis culture impact other Southeast Asian countries? Due to the infancy of this research, a qualitative and digital ethnographical research method was chosen. The thematic analysis was adopted from the secondary government-published data by eliciting key themes. The findings revealed that weed tourism activities would encourage the people in this region to understand, respect, or even practice Thailand's subculture themselves. The mainland states may tend to accept and observe Thailand's cannabis subculture in their states. However, the insular states will not accept such subcultures and will always consider such activities as countercultural.
Democracy in Retreat: The New Media and Human Rights Dimension to Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria
Authors: Paimo Oluwatunmise Taiwo
Published: August 2023

The role of the new media in analyzing and monitoring the global pandemic of Covid-19, which reveals at the same time reveals inadequacies of ensuring human rights in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. As an outlet for information gathering and dissemination, the media provided citizens with developments surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. While identifying the power of media during the pandemic, this paper seeks to examine the human rights perspective of the Nigerian government. It argues that rather than the Nigerian Federal Government promoting the human security associated with the practice of democracy; freedom and liberty, transparency and legitimacy of governance; rule of law, and equity for citizens; settles for authoritarian governance that violates the democratic principles and human rights tenets. Primary data is sourced from social media platforms of television and radio stations; and social media influencers from entertainment and politics. Secondary data is gathered from consultations with journal articles, books, and newspapers. Findings are analyzed using content analysis; needed to blend the objectives of the paper.
Analyzing and Understanding Social Marketing Activities of Turkish Banking Corporations: Comparisons and Association Rule Learning
Authors: Pekdemir Recep , Süer Ayça Zeynep , Ercan Melis , Önder Emrah
Published: August 2023

This study addresses the question, “What is the extent of disclosures related to marketing social change as changing behavior to promote social good and well-being, any evidence from the Turkish banking industry?” To address this question, the study analyzes the social marketing activities of 12 banking corporations listed on the Borsa Istanbul in Turkey. For this, annual reports, sustainability reports, or integrated reports of those are examined from 2017 to 2021. It is aimed to compare the social marketing activities of banks in Turkey and trends that have been observed for years and banks. It is also aimed at determining the most frequent social marketing activities. The banks are involved mostly in the themes of environmental behaviors and community involvement behaviors. To observe the relationships between social marketing activities, “Association Rule Analysis with Apriori Algorithm” is applied. The management of the banks can use the findings of Apriori Algorithm in the strategic decision-making process if they are aware of the social marketing activities that rival banks are emphasizing and the relationships between these activities.
The Role of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor Subtype 5 in Mouse Models of Cocaine Addiction
Authors: Nicole Marion , Lily Briggs , Andrew Donar , Brandon Godin , Amber LaCrosse
Published: August 2023

Cocaine is a psychostimulant that is one of the most widely used illicit drugs, particularly in America. Cocaine addiction is a chronic relapsing disease that is characterized by drug craving and loss of inhibitory control. Animal models of psychiatric diseases are essential to identify underlying neural circuitry and to test the effectiveness of novel pharmacotherapies to prevent relapse. Current research using animal models indicates that type 5 metabotropic glutamate receptors may be of particular importance to the onset and maintenance of cocaine addiction. This literature review provides a general overview of the glutamate system, and the animal models frequently used in the study of addiction and summarizes peer-reviewed research focused on cocaine-induced adaptations to the type 5 metabotropic glutamate receptors in mice. Cocaine administration in mouse models induces a range of neural changes in the brain, reflecting the neuroadaptations associated with cocaine addiction. Cocaine-induced adaptations to type 5 metabotropic glutamate receptor vary by brain region and by methodological constraints. Key neural changes that occur in the mouse brain following cocaine administration include adaptations in the dopaminergic and glutamatergic systems. The interplay between mGluR5 and the dopamine system plays a significant role in the neurobiological adaptations that drive cocaine addiction. Lastly, we cover the potential efficacy of targeting this receptor as a novel therapeutic option to prevent cocaine relapse. Selective antagonists of this receptor have been studied for their potential therapeutic effects in mouse models of cocaine addiction. These compounds reduce the conditioned responses to drug-associated cues and reduce the motivation to seek cocaine, thereby inhibiting relapse-like behavior, and have been found to modulate synaptic plasticity in brain regions involved in addiction, such as the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex. Overall, these compounds demonstrate promising effects in mouse models of cocaine addiction.
Assessment of National Trauma Trends for Motor Vehicle Accidents
Authors: Rahman Ateequr , Krzyzewski Kirstin , Corchado Neishka Ramirez , Cukovic Lejla
Published: August 2023

Background: The aim of this study was to determine if emergency department (ED) visits due to motor vehicle accidents (MVA) are affected by patient demographics, national holidays, and days of the week. Methodology: This was a retrospective, secondary database analysis research exploring the motor vehicle accident patterns in 2018 using data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS), which is a secondary database of the utilization of ambulatory care services in hospital EDs. The incidence of ED visits due to MVA were assessed as it relates to various patient demographics, which included age, sex, race, in addition to geographic region, national holidays, and days of the week. Results: The study found that the incidence of MVA varies significantly by the time of the year, the days of the week, patient characteristics, and various holidays. Christmas (31.8%), Fridays (30.5%), Sundays (24.8%), Northeast region (36.2%), and the White population (48.9%) had the greatest number of MVA versus their comparable demographics. Males were affected in the majority of the cases (52.2%). One-third (34%) of the MVA were fatal. Conclusions: Strict enforcement of roadside checks for impairment and speeding must be enforced during the periods and days of the week as identified in this study. MVA can be reduced by law enforcement during holidays that have high-risk of crashes. High-risk groups identified in this study should be encouraged to take defensive driving training. There should be more signs, lighting and enforcement during bad weather to enforce road safety. Adherence to driving rules, and promoting awareness amongst the vulnerable groups would reduce the MVA significantly resulting in reduced morbidity, mortality, and societal cost.
Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Health Care Professionals at Federal Medical Centre Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Godsday Ogbutor Udoji , Trust Orukpe , Ezeonu Nkemakonam , Chukwuemeka Ephraim , Chiegboka Chinenye , Emmanuel Ezunu , Chibuzor Ruth Kikachukwu , Ogbeivor Collins , Godson Ogbutor Emeka
Published: August 2023

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are painful anatomical defects that are characterized by inflammatory and degenerative conditions in muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, peripheral nerves, and supporting blood vessels. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are associated with absenteeism, lost productivity, increased health care, disability, and worker’s compensation costs. Healthcare professionals are known to be at high risk for WRMSDs. Though several studies on WRMSDs among healthcare professionals have been conducted, the majority of these studies have been limited to certain professional groups such as physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and others. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence and distribution of WRMSDs among seven different groups of healthcare professionals and to evaluate the multiple risk factors that contribute to the development of WRMSDs. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study conducted among physicians, dentists, physiotherapists, nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, and radiographers of various clinical departments in the Federal Medical Centre Asaba. Different combinations of validated and standardized questionnaires were used for collecting data on the pattern of WRMSDs and the multiple job risk factors among healthcare professionals. Descriptive (frequency, mean, standard deviation, and percentages) and inferential (Chi-square test) statistics were used to analyze data. Alpha level was set at P < 0.05. Results: A total of 278 questionnaires were completed, returned, and used for data analysis. The patterns of WRMSDs showed higher occurrence among nurses (100%), dentists (100%), and medical laboratory scientists (100%). Low back pain was the most complaint (79.8%) among health care professionals followed by shoulder (45.4%) and then neck (41.2%). The elbow (5.3%) and the ankle/feet (10.7%) were the least affected. Work-relatedness of musculoskeletal disorders was highest among nurses. Performing the same task over and over again, working with a large number of patients, and working overtime was the most commonly reported job risk factors for the development of WRMSDs. Conclusion: As shown by the study, a large percentage of healthcare professionals have WRMSDs. As a result, a hospital workplace safety, continuous education, and skill development system that is based on the best available evidence of quality and safety best practices, as well as communication of behaviour change, is recommended.
Perfil epidemiológico da tuberculose em idosos em Belém-PA entre 2017-2021
Authors: Pinheiro Raissa Maria Albuquerque , Maciel Arthur Vinicius Alves , Cardoso Lara Rosa Cardoso e , Moraes João Vitor Oliveira , Martins João Vitor Smith , Silva Edyane de Oliveira e , Costa João Vitor Tavares , Avila Isabela Lacerda , Silva Emanuela Bandeira da , Mendonça Maria Helena Rodrigues de
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Análise temporal de séries de casos de tuberculose em idosos e avaliação do perfil epidemiológicos. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, transversal e quantitativo sobre os casos de tuberculose em idosos com base nas informações do DATASUS e SINAN, entre 2017 e 2021 em Belém, Pará. Resultados: A prevalência de tuberculose no período avaliado foi maior em 2019 (23,05%) com tendência de queda nos anos posteriores. O método diagnóstico mais utilizado foi a baciloscopia (51,55%) e a forma de tuberculose extrapulmonar mais prevalente foi a pleural (5,52%) e ganglionar (1,47%). Discussão: A região amazônica apresenta alta prevalência de tuberculose, e apesar da tendência de queda do número de caos a partir de 2020, os indicadores como abandono do tratamento, redução das notificações e diminuição da dispensação dos medicamentos. A população idosa apresenta maior risco de complicações relacionadas a doença assim como um diagnóstico mais tardio, sendo que a exposição continuada a indivíduos bacilíferos domiciliares durante o isolamento social pode contribuir para a problemática. Conclusão: a necessidade de intensificação das ações socioeducativas para identificação dos sintomas e realização de exames complementares quando houver suspeita diagnóstica como grande estratégia na detecção precoce da tuberculose.
A clinical study: Evaluation of the slimming and hypoglycemic potential of medicinal plants Equisetum arvense and Camellia sinensis
Authors: Alves Camilla Renata Ribeiro , Thomazi Gabriela Ortega Coelho
Published: August 2023

Medicinal plants Equisetum arvense and Camellia sinensis are popularly used in Brazil to treat obesity and diabetes mellitus. To prove the efficacy and safety of its continuous consumption, this study aimed to evaluate whether these plants could induce weight loss, reduction in body mass index and abdominal circumference, decrease in glycemic indexes, and if they could cause liver and kidney toxicity in research participants. For this purpose, applied longitudinal laboratory research was carried out in a sample of 09 healthy adult individuals who consumed daily, for 28 days, manipulated capsules containing the dry extract of each medicinal plant or capsules containing a placebo. Before, during, and after the experimental phase, the anthropometric variables were measured, and the participant's blood was collected for laboratory tests. Therefore, it could be verified that there was no correlation between the consumption of both plants and the occurrence of significant reduction (p < 0.05) in the sample's weight, body mass index, or abdominal circumference during the clinical trial. However, it was observed that the plant Camellia sinensis showed a hypoglycemic effect in its experimental group. In addition, it was found that none of the plants caused changes in the participant's liver and kidney functions, demonstrating the absence of toxicological effects in the tests. The results confirmed the importance of complementary studies that evaluate the therapeutic potential of the medicinal plants used empirically by the Brazilian population to treat different pathologies, predominantly obesity, and diabetes mellitus.
Should we be concerned about accessory mandibular foramina and canals? A cone-beam computed tomography study
Authors: Oliveira Maria Clara Avila de , Oliveira Marilza do Carmo , Matos Bruno Henrique Figueiredo , Dominguette Alexandre Augusto Sarto
Published: August 2023

Objective: Analyze the prevalence of mandibular accessory foramina and canals using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methodology: 136 mandibles divided into 10 predetermined areas were analyzed through CBCT looking for accessory foramina and canals. The Chi-square and Wilcoxon tests were used. Results: We found 1.316 accessory foramina, which 486 were accompanied by canals. 70.3% of accessory foramina were on the internal mandibular surface, most below the mylohyoid line and genial tubercles. The M1 area had the highest number of foramina, especially in the internal surface. The right mandibular side revealed a significantly greater number of foramina when compared to the left side. The mean diameter of accessory foramina analyzed was 0.85mm. Most of the accessory canals were on the internal mandibular surface, with a longer average length when compared to external surface canals. Conclusion: Our study showed that more detailed studies of accessory mandibular foramina and canals should be carried out, since a high prevalence of these structures and they have not named or classified yet. Furthermore, procedures that reach the internal mandibular surface, especially the anterior region, may be more subject to complications, as well as failure of anesthetic blocks on the right side of the mandible.
The impact of a self-management program on exercise adherence among patients discharged after coronary artery bypass grafts: A quasi-experimental study in Thailand
Authors: Tippinit Sudarat , Polsook Rapin
Published: August 2023

Background: Exercise adherence is essential for maintaining the physical and mental health of patients after coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG). However, adherence is often poor, particularly in the early weeks after hospital discharge, leading to adverse health outcomes. Therefore, implementing self-management programs is crucial to promote and sustain long-term exercise adherence among these patients.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the impact of self-management programs on exercise adherence in post-CABG patients.
Methods: A quasi-experimental posttest-only control group study was conducted from April to November 2022 at Surat Thani Hospital in Thailand. Forty post-CABG patients were gender and age-matched and randomly assigned to either the control group (n = 20) or the experimental group (n = 20). The experimental group participated in a six-week self-management program for exercise adherence, utilizing telephone and LINE applications, while the control group received standard care. Data were collected using validated exercise adherence rating scales and a self-management questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and independent t-tests were employed for data analysis.
Results: The mean exercise adherence score in the control group was 9.30 (SD = 4.91), whereas it was 21.30 (SD = 3.20) in the experimental group. The experimental group, which received the self-management program, exhibited significantly higher exercise adherence scores compared to the control group (t = 9.16, df = 32.65, p <0.001).
Conclusions: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a post-CABG self-management program in improving exercise adherence. Nurses play a crucial role in promoting and enhancing self-management during the pre-and post-discharge phases, and regular phone or LINE application contacts can have a positive impact on post-CABG patients. Policymakers should consider implementing self-management programs to encourage patients to maintain their exercise routines, leading to improved physical and mental well-being.
Institutional ethnography of hemodialysis care: Perspectives of multidisciplinary health care teams in Nepal
Authors: Acharya Devaka Kumari , Nilmanat Kittikorn , Boonyasopun Umaporn
Published: August 2023

Background: Hemodialysis is the most commonly used renal replacement therapy for end-stage renal disease. The collaborative efforts of multidisciplinary teams comprising nephrologists, nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes, improving the quality of care, and reducing treatment costs. However, various factors such as healthcare cost reduction, limited resources, profit-driven systems, organizational structure, and involvement in patient care decisions impact the provision of hemodialysis care by the multidisciplinary teams.  
Objective: This study aimed to explore the institutional practices of multidisciplinary teams within a hemodialysis unit.
Methods: This institutional ethnography study was conducted between April 2019 to February 2020 in a hemodialysis unit of a public university hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with ten nurses (including supervisors and incharge), two nephrologists, two dietitians, two pharmacists, and two technicians. Additionally, 167 hours of observation, two focus groups with nurses, analysis of institutional texts, and field notes were conducted. Participants were purposively selected based on their ability to provide diverse information regarding institutional practices in hemodialysis care. Interviews were recorded and transcribed.
Results: The analyzed data were presented in: 1) the context of hemodialysis care, 2) textual practices: the ruling relations of hemodialysis care (staffing, protocol, job description), 3) hemodialysis decision, and 4) institutional support.
Conclusion: Hemodialysis care provided by multidisciplinary teams is constrained by limited resources, particularly in terms of physical space, dialysis machines, nurses, doctors, and dietitians. The hospital's cost-cutting policies lead to reduced investment in patient care equipment, particularly dialysis machines, which significantly impact the workload of nurses and technicians. Insufficient nurse staffing necessitates the provision of other renal care responsibilities, resulting in increased workload, reduced time available for hemodialysis care, and unfinished tasks. The absence of clear job descriptions for hemodialysis care places an additional burden on nurses, who are often required to fulfill the responsibilities of other healthcare teams. Doctors hold the authority in making care decisions, which are subsequently followed by other team members.