bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat Pada Kantor Dinas Penanaman Modal Dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kabupaten Wajo Tahun 2024
Authors: Faisal Faisal , Nurfakimah Nurfakimah
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan masyarakat pada Kantor Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kabupaten Wajo.Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah masyarakat yang menerima pelayanan di Kantor Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kabupaten Wajo. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 82. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi dan kuesioner. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi linear sederhana, koefisien korelasi, koefisien determinasi, dan uji T.Dari hasil analisis regresi linear sederhana diketahui nilai koefisien regresi variabel kualitas pelayanan sebesar 0,499 dimana nilai signifikansinya yaitu sebesar 0,000 yang artinya kualitas pelayanan memiliki pengaruh terhadap kepuasan masyarakat dikarenakan nilai koefisien regresi melebihi nilai signifikansi. Hasil analisis korelasi menunjukkan nilai sebesar 0,676 yang artinya kualitas pelayanan (X) memiliki tingkat hubungan yang positif kuat dengan variabel kepuasan masyarakat (Y). Hasil analisis koefisien determinasi yaitu sebesar 0,457 yang artinya kualitas pelayanan mempengaruhi kepuasan masyarakat sebesar 45,7%. Hasil analisis uji T diperoleh nilai thitung untuk variabel kualitas pelayanan sebesar 8,210 > ttabel sebesar 1,664 dan signifikansinya sebesar 0,000< 0,05 yang berarti kualitas pelayanan memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan masyarakat.
Identifikasi Penerapan Circular Economy Pada Supply Chain Pangan Manihot Esculenta (Ubi Kayu) di Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Muhamad Fadili Muhamad Fadili , Bianca Fayza Putri Rostandi  , Tri Puspita Ningrum  , Trian Miftakul Rohman  , Eko Ruddy Cahyadi
Published: January 2025

This research discusses the management of cassava supply chains in Bogor Regency by applying circular economy principles. The research was conducted using several methods, namely in depth interviews, primary and secondary data collection, and analysis using descriptive qualitative methods. The results showed that the application of circular economy principles in the cassava supply chain has several challenges that make the application of circular economy not yet optimal, namely limited infrastructure and technology, and lack of knowledge among stakeholders. Cassava food loss occurs at the farmer level at 11.67%-16%, the collector level at 18%, and the processor level at 40%-42% due to various factors such as size, damage, skin waste, and residual products and supporting materials. To improve the implementation of circular economy practices, it can be done by processing cassava waste into value-added products and collaboration between business actors for resource efficiency, economic and environmental sustainability.
Terapia assistida por animais e autismo: o potencial inexplorado dos invertebrados como aliados terapêuticos
Authors: Ferreira Julia Andreina , Santos George Garcia
Published: January 2025

A Terapia Assistida por Animais (TAA) emergiu como uma abordagem terapêutica promissora para uma variedade de condições médicas e psicológicas, incluindo o Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Embora a TAA tenha demonstrado melhorias significativas na função social, emocional, física e cognitiva de pacientes, o potencial terapêutico dos animais invertebrados permanece insuficientemente explorado. A exploração científica deste campo poderá abrir novas fronteiras para terapias alternativas. Este artigo propõe uma investigação sobre o papel dos invertebrados na TAA direcionada a crianças com TEA. A pesquisa foi conduzida utilizando três bases de dados (Google Acadêmico, Portal de Periódicos CAPES e SciELO), com termos de busca específicos relacionados à “TAA”, “invertebrados” e “crianças com TEA”. Os resultados revelaram uma escassez de estudos dedicados à TAA com invertebrados voltada especificamente para crianças com TEA. Dos 39.050 resultados obtidos inicialmente, apenas 12 artigos foram selecionados para uma análise mais aprofundada, dos quais nenhum se concentrou exclusivamente no uso de invertebrados nessa população-alvo. Esta lacuna na literatura ressalta a necessidade urgente de pesquisas adicionais para explorar o potencial terapêutico dos invertebrados na TAA para crianças com TEA. Este artigo não apenas destaca a escassez de pesquisa nessa área, mas também destaca a importância de expandir o escopo da TAA para incluir uma variedade mais ampla de animais terapêuticos, incluindo a diversidade existente nos invertebrados. A compreensão e a aplicação dessas intervenções podem oferecer novas perspectivas e oportunidades terapêuticas para crianças com TEA, melhorando sua qualidade de vida e bem-estar emocional.
Palavras chave: Terapia Assistida por Animais, Transtorno do Espectro Autista, Zooterapia, invertebrados, intervenções terapêuticas.
Pitiose equina na região do Vale do Rio do Peixe, sertão da Paraíba – relato de caso
Authors: Rocha Sherezaid Jeruza Fernandes Dantas , Santos Antonielson dos , Rocha Katarine de Souza , Filgueira Fabrícia Geovânia Fernandes , Rodrigues Luan Aragão
Published: January 2025

A pitiose cutânea nos equinos é uma enfermidade que leva à grandes perdas econômicas no mercado dos cavalos, sendo causada pelo oomiceto Pythium insidiosum, provocando sinais clínicos, tais como, presença de massa ulcerada, principalmente nas extremidades dos membros associado a prurido intenso e claudicação, o que pode levar a automutilação. As dificuldades envolvendo o tratamento (resistência medicamentosa, custo alto, medicação indevida) representam risco para vida dos animais e humanos acometidos. Diante das dificuldades encontradas à campo, como tratamentos empíricos e medicamentos utilizados de forma indiscriminada, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo relatar um caso de pitiose equina. Um equino macho, sem raça definida (SRD), com 12 anos de idade foi atendido apresentando lesão cutânea extensa na região do membro anterior direito, próximo a região medial distal do casco, com tempo de evolução a cerca de dois meses, cujo aspecto evoluiu para granulação exuberante. Ao exame físico observou-se uma ferida de aspecto granulomatoso e ulcerada (kunkers) envolvendo o boleto e quartela, com intenso prurido. O tratamento cirúrgico foi instituído. Fragmentos da lesão foram coletados e submetidos ao exame histopatológico confirmando o resultado de pitiose cutânea. Além do tratamento cirúrgico foi estabelecido tratamento medicamentoso. A partir da associação do tratamento cirúrgico e medicamentoso incluindo acetonida de triancinolona, observou-se que o equino apresentou resposta eficaz evidenciada pela cicatrização absoluta da ferida.
EKSPLORASI MATERI ILMU NAHW PADA CHAT-GPT: KOMPARASI PERKEMBANGAN DIGITAL DENGAN KAJIAN TEORITIS PARA PAKAR BAHASA ARAB
Authors: Jamil Husnaini , Astin Nur Astilah
Published: January 2025

Language as a means of communication will continue to develop along with the development of humans as language users, even with Arabic. If a few years ago Arabic was oriented towards the use of understanding religion, then in this era of society 5.0 Arabic has spread its wings to become a communication language that is actively used by various groups. Learning Arabic is one of the foreign languages that learners are interested in. In this era of society, which cannot be separated from the flow of digitalization on various fronts, the Arabic language has also undergone development, such as the digitization of various Arabic studies. This helps various Artificial Intelligence applications to collect data on the Arabic language and all studies related to it. Like Chat-GPT, In 2024, this application will be able to become one of the references for Arabic learners in finding the studies needed such as the Arabic structure known as Nahw Science. It is hoped that with this digital development, it will be easier for Arabic learners to master Arabic comprehensively and in-depth
Singing the psyche: Uniting thought and feeling through the voice (Brownell et al., eds.)
Authors: Warnock Tina
Published: January 2025

This is a review of the book "Singing the psyche: Uniting thought and feeling through the voice" edited by Anne Brownell, Deirdre Brownell and Gina Holloway Mulde.
Title: Singing the psyche: Uniting thought and feeling through the voice Editors: Anne Brownell, Deirdre Brownell & Gina Holloway Mulder Publication Year: 2023 Publisher: Charles C. Thomas Publisher Pages: 320 ISBN: 978-0-398-09424-9
Structural features of articular cartilage in female Wistar rats with chronic heart failure and obesity
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Orenburg State Medical University” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Korochina K.V. , Polyakova V.S. , Chernysheva T.V. , Korochina I.E.
Published: January 2025

Purpose was to study structural and functional characteristics of articular cartilage in female Wistar rats after reproducing experimental osteoarthritis (OA) using the author’s method. The experiment was performed on 10 female Wistar rats 8 months old, and covered control and experimental groups (n=5). Experimental animals were given a course of injections of 1% 0.1 ml mesatone solution for 2 weeks, followed by swimming, then the animals were placed in cramped cages for 2 months with high-calorie nutrition. When experiment was finished, histopathological study of knee articular cartilage in rats was performed using histochemical and morphometric methods. In animals with vascular-and-metabolic disorders, structural and functional reorganization of cartilage was observed. There were zonal composition loss, chondrocytes hypertrophy and clustering, cell’s apoptosis with empty lacunae forming, a decrease in metachromasia of extracellular matrix, damage to tidemark, defibration and damage to cartilage surface with decrease in its ave­rage thickness. When compared with the results of OA modeling in previous series of experiments, it was revealed that male rats were more susceptible to the disease compared to females. Thus, when chronic heart failure and obesity are reproduced in female Wistar rats, degenerative-and-dystrophic changes corresponding to early OA develop in cartilage tissue of knee joints. The structural and functional characteristics of articular cartilage were determined depending on the sex of animals.
Formulating state policy to support state corporations in strategic economic sectors
Authors: Kruhlov Vitalii
Published: January 2025

In the context of economic instability and global challenges, effective support for state corporations is a key element in ensuring the economic security and development of a country. The aim of this study was to analyse the processes of formulating state policy aimed at supporting state corporations in priority economic sectors and to propose a comprehensive approach to enhancing this support. Using methods of comparative analysis, descriptive methods, and statistical analysis, the main problems and barriers hindering the effective functioning of state corporations were identified. The peculiarities of forming state policy to support state corporations in Ukraine’s strategic sectors were examined. Current challenges and policy principles were identified. Modern state approaches aim to provide a comprehensive analysis, backed by the latest scientific research, offering an understanding of effective policy formulation and implementation. Successful strategies were identified, including the implementation of best corporate governance practices, stimulating innovation, and ensuring financial stability through the diversification of funding sources. The results obtained indicate the need for a balanced approach to supporting state corporations, combining direct financial assistance with regulatory and institutional measures. In cases where state governance mechanisms are underdeveloped and the risks of state failure are high, the number of state enterprises should be limited. The concept integrates various components crucial for supporting state corporations, including regulatory mechanisms, financial incentives, and management structures. The necessity for flexibility and adaptability in policy development was emphasised, allowing state corporations to effectively respond to changing economic and technological conditions. The study proposed a comprehensive policy formation model consisting of such interrelated components as the selection of policy instruments, implementation structures, determination of sectoral priorities, and adaptive management. The study developed practical tools to enhance the efficiency of state corporations in key economic sectors
Kultusz és tömegirodalom
Authors: Kalavszky Zsófia
Published: January 2025

A tanulmány Mihail Zoscsenkónak a húszas évek szatirikus újságjaiban megjelent Puskin-feuilletonjait vizsgálja az újságban közölt szövegvariánsuk alapján és az eredeti megjelenési helyük kontextusában. A koporsó (1927) és a Puska Puskinnak (1928) című írások a városi kulturális emlékezet többszörösen kitüntetett szövegterei, a sajtó által jelentős mértékben formált, tömegkulturális Puskin-kép alapszövegei, egyúttal az ettől a speciális tértől nem független, korabeli Puskin-kultusz szépirodalmi reprezentációjának művészi erejű darabjai. A tanulmány Zoscsenko feuilletonjainak három sajátosságát emeli ki: az első a feuilleton átmeneti műfajiságában gyökerezik, a második az írások intermediális jellegében, a harmadik szerzőjüknek leningrádi kötődéséből fakad. Ez a kötődés egyszerre jelentette az írónak a város szimbolikus, kulturális tereihez való ragaszkodását, ugyanakkor e tárgyiasult és szellemi múlt mitikus-irodalmi reprezentációjának, az úgynevezett „pétervári szövegnek” a mély ismeretét is.
FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES PARA A EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL: VICISSITUDES DAS POLÍTICAS ATUAIS NO CAMPO DA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA
Authors: Rufino Luiz Gustavo Bonatto , Santana Gustavo José de
Published: January 2025

The aim of this study was to analyze the extent to which current public educational policies in Brazil thematize and contextualize teacher education processes (initial and continuing) in Early Childhood Education within the field of Physical Education, seeking to understand their directions, impacts, propositions and implications for contemporary times. Through a theoretical essay, based on an interpretative hermeneutic analysis, we sought to critically scrutinize contemporary documents such as the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), Common National Base for the Initial Education of Basic Education Teachers (BNC – Training) and Common National Base for Continuing Education of Basic Education Teachers (BNC – Continuing Training). The results allow us to understand, on the one hand, the invisibility of Early Childhood Education in its specificities and characteristics for the aforementioned documents, making it possible to infer numerous vicissitudes within the field of teacher education. On the other hand, Physical Education at this level of education appears equally obvious, so that it is possible to consider that there is currently in Brazil a deliberate action by documents and public policies to avoid the debate that seeks to understand this mandatory curricular component within this level. specific teaching. In this sense, it can be concluded that both Early Childhood Education and the curricular component of Physical Education at this level of education are themes that present themselves in an incognito and veiled way by the current public policies in force, causing problems that reverberate in severe impacts on the field of teacher education.
OBSERVAÇÕES SOBRE A GENEROSIDADE NA RELAÇÃO PROFESSORAS-BEBÊS NO BERÇÁRIO: POSSÍVEIS CONTRIBUIÇÕES PARA A COMPREENSÃO DA GÊNESE DA MORALIDADE HUMANA
Authors: Lepre Rita Melissa , Palasson Camille Romero
Published: January 2025

The development and learning of babies in in the kindergarten are topics of growing interest for researchers in Education and Psychology, as they have come to be seen and understood as active beings, who develop and build knowledge through physical and social interaction. This study investigated the manifestations of generosity in the teacher-baby relationship, and between babies, in a kindergarten and its possible contributions to understanding the genesis of human morality. The research also sought to understand and analyze the teachers' conceptions of children's moral development, proposing reflections on this topic and its relationship with pedagogical praxis. The study participants were six babies (between 4 months and 1 and a half years old) and 02 (two) kindergarten teachers. The methodology was qualitative in nature and the instruments used were participant observation and interviews, based on a semi-structured script. The study revealed the importance of valuing the act of caring as an essential pedagogical practice, which goes beyond meeting the basic needs of babies, contributing to their socio-moral formation. Generosity, as a virtue, manifests itself in daily interactions between teachers and babies, transmitting values and promoting moral awakening. In this context, understanding babies as active and integral subjects allows for a pedagogical praxis focused on the learning and integral development of babies.
FORMAÇÃO HUMANA NA SOCIEDADE DO ESPETÁCULO: MOVIMENTO DA ADAPTAÇÃO À CRÍTICA
Authors: Salvi Adriano , Souza Neto Alaim
Published: January 2025

Saviani Historical-Critical Pedagogy (2008, 2011) on the theme of integral human formation. Debord (2006) analyzes capitalist society as a social structure that prevents critical and autonomous human development, in favor of a society fetishized by consumption and alienated from reality. Social relations are mediated by images and goods, promoted by the market and media, resulting in alienation and loss of critical consciousness. Saviani (2008, 2011), in turn, highlights that education in its ontological essence serves the human being and not things. For both, human formation is seen by the hegemonic class as process of adaptation to the needs of the capitalist system, rather than developing critical thinking. Methodologically, bibliographical research was used, based in the contributions of Debord (2006) an Saviani (2008, 2011). Among the results, it is clear that human formation must be oriented towards the construction of a fairer and more conscious society, in which education is not at the service of capital, but rather the integral and autonomous development of individuals. Overcoming the mercantile teaching model requires a commitment to an education that promotes desalination and effective participation in social transformation and human emancipation. Interdisciplinary dialogue between Philosophy and Education is essential for a critical analysis of training processes in contemporary times.
„Störfall Pflegekammer“
Authors: Bossle Michael
Published: January 2025

Dieser Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit beruflichen, politischen, historischen und pädagogischen Beschwernissen rund um das Thema Einrichtung von Landespflegekammern in der Bundesrepublik. Insbesondere die bayerische Situation wird exemplarisch mittels der pädagogischen Kategorien zum politischen Aktionswissen nach Giesecke (1976) näher beleuchtet, um aufzuzeigen, dass Pflegekammern mangels fehlendem politischen Willen heraus verhindert werden und sich darüber hinaus einzelne beruflich Pflegende zum Zwecke des jeweiligen politischen Willens instrumentalisieren lassen. Es wird die These entwickelt, dass ein zentraler Kammer-Baustein, die verpflichtende Pflichtmitgliedschaft, bundesweit zu längst überfälligen tektonischen Verschiebungen im derzeitigen System der Gesundheits- und Pflegepolitik führen würde.
Die Unionsbürgerschaft als "europäische Sozialbürgerschaft"
Authors: Cortan Lana
Published: January 2025

Do EU citizens have a right to social inclusion in other EU Member States that do not correspond to their nationality? The dissertation undertakes an analysis of the inclusion of EU citizens in the social security systems of the Member States. This includes as a basis the history of European social law in legislative and judicial terms and, building on this, the presentation of the current status of European law. Against this background, the legal situations in the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Austria are presented and examined for their compatibility with EU law. Finally, a path towards an EU-wide regime for the guarantee of subsistence is worked out.
Informationsprozesse im Infektionsschutzrecht
Authors: Enderlein Franka
Published: January 2025

The author examines from a legal perspective why crucial information for effective pandemic management is lacking in Germany. Using the COVID-19 pandemic as an example, she demonstrates that the information processes in German infection control law are inadequately digitalised. While digitalisation has advanced significantly at the European level, national deficiencies lead to major effectiveness and efficiency problems. To analyse these shortcomings, the author employs methods from an interdisciplinary, governance-oriented administrative law approach. She develops primary and constitutional law-compliant solutions to improve the handling of future infectious diseases of pandemic significance.
The Impact of Estrogen Deficiency Symptoms on Health-Related Quality of Life in Menopausal-Aged Women in China
Authors: Downes Martin , Kim Kyoo , Graziano Custodio Marcelo , Solev Igor , Simoncini Tommaso , Yu Qi
Published: January 2025

Menopausal symptoms are a critical health issue as they can have a substantial detrimental effect on women’s physical and mental health and substantially impair health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) such as hot flushes, sweating, sleep disturbances, irritability, anxiety, and depression are often considered the cardinal symptoms of menopause. Among Chinese women of menopausal age, the symptom burden is high, with hot flushes/sweating, sleep disorders, mood disorders, and fatigue reported to be prevalent. In this chapter, we describe the available data on the burden of menopausal symptoms across pre-, peri-, and post-menopausal phases among Chinese women and the impact of these symptoms on HRQoL. We provide an overview of the recommendation for estrogen-based menopausal hormone therapy for the treatment of estrogen deficiency symptoms, given in combination with progestogen for non-hysterectomized women. We also describe the benefits of estradiol plus dydrogesterone among postmenopausal women of Chinese ethnicity, which include consistent improvements in symptom frequency and severity and improvements in HRQoL. Finally, we highlight the importance of timely identification and management of menopausal symptoms among Chinese women and the need to increase awareness of menopausal hormone therapy in this population.
Comparative Analysis of Clinical and Paraclinical Manifestations of Neonatal COVID-19 and Sepsis: A Study from Shiraz, Iran
Authors: Najib Khadijeh Sadat , Salehi Alireza , Sharma Deepak , Pourarian Shahnaz , Barzegar Hamide , Azangou-Khyavy Mohammadreza , Farahbakhsh Nazanin
Published: January 2025

Background: Neonates are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, presenting with symptoms that may overlap with those seen in neonatal sepsis. Objectives: This study aims to compare the clinical and paraclinical manifestations of COVID-19 and sepsis in neonates. Methods: A cohort of 48 neonates diagnosed with either sepsis or COVID-19 between February 2020 and December 2020 at Namazi and Hafez hospitals in Shiraz, Iran, were included in this analysis. Clinical and paraclinical parameters were systematically recorded and analyzed. Results: Among the observed parameters, poor feeding (54.16% vs. 20.83%) and lethargy (33.33% vs. 8.33%) were significantly more prevalent in neonates with sepsis compared to those with COVID-19 (P = 0.01, 0.03). Blood cultures were positive in 100% of the sepsis group, while only 8.3% of COVID-19 cases showed positive blood cultures (P < 0.001). All urine cultures in COVID-19 cases were sterile, whereas 16.6% of neonates with sepsis had positive urine cultures (P = 0.29). Platelet counts were significantly lower in the sepsis group compared to COVID-19 group (199.08 ± 184.61 × 10³/mm³ vs. 296.73 ± 160.15 × 10³/mm³) (P = 0.03) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were notably higher in sepsis cases (96.83 ± 53.55 mg/dL vs. 29.14 ± 52.72 mg/dL) (P < 0.001). Radiological findings showed no significant differences between the groups. Neonatal mortality was higher in the COVID-19 group compared to the sepsis group (25% vs. 4.2%) (P = 0.35). Conclusions: This study reveals distinct clinical and paraclinical differences between neonatal COVID-19 and sepsis. Poor feeding and lethargy are more common in sepsis, and neonates with sepsis exhibit higher rates of positive cultures and worse hematologic parameters compared to those with COVID-19. These findings underscore the need for early differential diagnosis and tailored management strategies in neonatal infectious diseases.
Calcium Metabolism Disorders in Patients with COVID-19
Authors: Sanjari Mojgan , Barzekar Sedigheh , Kashani Mostafa
Published: January 2025

Background: We aimed to evaluate calcium (Ca) metabolism disorders in patients with COVID-19, a novel virus with numerous unknown aspects and potential complications. This study was conducted due to the scarcity of evidence on this subject and the crucial importance of conducting a comprehensive assessment. Objectives: We hypothesized that this research would shed light on this previously unexplored phenomenon. Methods: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on COVID-19 patients admitted to Afzalipur Kerman Medical Center, Iran, in 2021. Data collection involved demographic characteristics and laboratory results. A 5 cc blood sample was collected in a clot test tube to perform total Ca tests using the photometric method (Arsenazo III kit), ionized Ca tests via the ISE method, magnesium measurements with the photometric method using the Xylidyl blue kit, iPTH (intact parathyroid hormone) assessments, and 25-OH-VITD3 measurements using the ELISA technique with the Monobind kit. Results: The present study included 162 participants, comprising 59% males and 41% females, with an average age of 49 years. Among the patients, the most prevalent Ca metabolism disorders were low vitamin D levels, including both deficiency and insufficiency (59%), as well as elevated ionized Ca levels (43%). Conversely, the least common Ca metabolism disorders in these patients were hyperparathyroidism (7%) and excessive Ca adjustment (8%). Conclusions: The findings suggest the possibility of Ca metabolism disorders, particularly hypocalcemia, in COVID-19 patients. Given the nature of this study, we recommend conducting longitudinal and more comprehensive research in this field to investigate contributing factors in more detail and establish a cause-and-effect relationship.
Distinguishing high engagement from problematic symptoms in Instagram users: Associations with big five personality, psychological distress, and motives in an Italian sample
Authors: Marengo Davide , Mignogna Alessandro , Elhai Jon D. , Settanni Michele
Published: January 2025

Building on recent findings by Fournier and colleagues (2023), the present study examined the fit of a bi-dimensional model of problematic Instagram use, distinguishing between non-pathological high engagement and problematic symptoms mirroring addictive tendencies. A sample of 696 Italian adults completed an online survey assessing problematic Instagram use, personality traits, psychological distress, usage motives for Instagram use, and Instagram usage metrics. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the bi-dimensional model, with high engagement (salience and tolerance) and problematic symptoms (relapse, withdrawal, conflict, and mood modification) as distinct factors. Neuroticism, depression, emotional dysregulation, loneliness, and FoMO and the diversion motive were more strongly correlated with problematic symptoms. In turn, social interaction, documentation, and self-promotion were more associated with high engagement. Frequency of sharing posts and stories were also more strongly correlated with high engagement. These findings highlight the importance of distinguishing between high engagement and addiction-like symptoms in understanding problematic Instagram use and inform the development of targeted interventions.
Recenze knihy: Informačná etika vo vzťahoch človeka a informácie v informačnej vede
Authors: Černý Michal
Published: January 2025

Recenze knihy Jely Steinerové Informačná etika vo vzťahoch človeka a informácie v informačnej vede. Recenze shrnuje zásadní přínosy knihy i její strukturální a paradigmatické vymezení.
A Look at Afghanistan – India Political Relations from 2001 to 2020
Authors: Harifal Mohammad Sadiq , Besharat Shahaqa , Misaq  Sharifullah
Published: January 2025

The largest doctrine of India's foreign policy divides countries into three concentric circles, with Afghanistan in the first circle. Therefore, this country is of special importance in India's foreign policy. The question that can be raised is, what is India's political aim in its foreign relations with Afghanistan? This work employed the doctrinal research methodology along with descriptive, explanatory, and analytical research approaches. This study was entirely based on library sources. The sources were textbooks, scholarly published and unpublished journal articles, law reports related to the research area. The expected result of this research is that in examining India's approach towards Afghan governments, an important point is that India has cooperated with different regimes in different periods, regardless of the regime ruling in Kabul. India is seeking to reduce the influence of Pakistan and engage in a political siege of Afghanistan by playing a role in internal developments and helping to rebuild the country. In this regard, India has tried to cooperate with other regional and influential powers in Afghanistan such as Iran in various fields to limit the role of Pakistan in the region.
Implikasi Kompensasi dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi dan Prestasi Kerja Tenaga Pendidik di Lembaga Pendidikan
Authors: Prasetyo Muhammad Doni , Rindaningsih Ida
Published: January 2025

The decline in motivation and achievement of educators in an educational institution due to the nominal amount of salary is not in accordance with the work that has been done. therefore, compensation is present to increase the motivation and achievement of educators. both in material and non-material forms. in addition, an approach is also taken to provide a sense of satisfaction to educators regardless of the nominal compensation that has been given. using the Systematic Literature Review method, where researchers analyze several research journals that have a relationship with the theme that has been determined. then present it in the form of data and draw conclusions with the appropriate data that has been presented. compensation has a high role in increasing the motivation of educators. in addition, compensation has a significant influence on work performance. Compensation and rewards have a significant influence on increasing motivation and work performance of educators and education personnel. Compensation and rewards have a significant influence on increasing the motivation and work performance of educators and education personnel. When the nominal amount of compensation is deemed not quite appropriate, the Foundation or the head of the Educational Institution can increase it with incentives outside the amount of monthly compensation.
Checklists of Species of Ergasilus von Nordmann, 1832 (Copepoda: Ergasilidae) Parasitic on Fishes of Iraq
Authors: Mhaisen Furhan T. , Al-Daraji Salem A. M.
Published: January 2025

Surveying of 144 literature concerning occurrence of the copepod parasites of the genus Ergasilus parasitizing fishes of Iraq, indicated that there are 11 identified species of Ergasilus von Nordmann, 1832 as well as some unidentified species of this genus infecting 38 fish species. The infections were distributed in fishes from Tigris, Euphrates and Shatt Al-Arab rivers and some of their tributaries, as well as in some lakes, marshes, drainage networks, many fish ponds and floating cages in different parts of Iraq, in addition to marine waters of the Arab Gulf. Among the infected fishes, the mugilid fish Planiliza subviridis was infected with the highest number of Ergasilus species (eight species), followed by Carasobarbus luteus, Cyprinus carpio, Leuciscus vorax and Planiliza abu (seven parasite species each), while seven fish species were infected with only one Ergasilus species each. Among Ergasilus species, E. sieboldi was infecting a total of 25 different fish species, while each of E. iraquensis, E. lizae and E. synanceiensis were detected from one fish host species.
Quantitative estimation of the phytoplankton community in Garmat-Ali River from Basrah, Iraq
Authors: Al-Waeli Aqeel A.A. , Alwan Alyaa A.H. , Jabbar Intisar M.A. , Abbas Mohammed F. , Al-Maliky Tariq H. Y. , Jasim Zainab F.
Published: January 2025

The aim of the present quantitative assessment of the phytoplankton community along the Garmat-Ali River and to establish its relationship with the physical and chemical factors based on the changes occurring in the aquatic environment in Basra Governorate, including the decreasing of fresh water, this is due to the low discharge of fresh water coming from the upstream countries, rise in temperatures due to global warming, increased salt concentrations and other factors. Four locations were chosen in the region: Al-Najibiya, Al-Mashhab, Al-Salal and Al-Nagara station. The samples were collected quarterly in 2022. The results of the environmental variables showed that the water temperature was ranging from 11.8 - 33.4 °C, salinity from 2.6 - 9.5 PSU, hydrogen ion concentration -pH- from 7.3-8.6, dissolved oxygen from 1.6-11.7mg/l. total dissolved solids from 2350-9871 ppm, turbidity from 1.39-76.8 NTU, reactive phosphate from 0.01-0.21 mg/l. reactive nitrate from 0.51-19.9mg/l. and chlorophyll-a-from8.62-41.06mg/m3. Statistical analysis of the physical and chemical parameters was performed using SPSS statistics v.19 for one-way analysis of variance. Quantitative data showed that the total numbers of phytoplankton at all the study sites and in all seasons was 120120 cell/l. Al-Salal site showed the highest numerical density of 15,000 cell/l. in spring, while Al-Najibiya site represent the lowest numerical density of 2,500 cell/l. in winter.
Checklists of Fish Species Infected with the Fish Lice Genus Argulus Müller O.F., 1785 (Crustacea: Argulidae) in Iraq
Authors: Mhaisen Furhan T.
Published: January 2025

For preparing this article, 47 references dealing with the occurrence of species of the fish lice genus Argulus Müller O.F., 1785 infecting fish species in Iraq, until the end of 2024, were consulted. A total of 18 fish species were found to be infected with three species of this genus: A. coregoni. A. foliaceus and A. japonicus, in addition to some unidentified species of this genus. These Argulus species were recorded from one, 18 and three fish host species, respectively, in addition to unidentified Argulus species from four fish species. Such parasites were reported from the infected fishes in different water bodies (rivers, canals, lakes, marshes and drainage networks) and from some fishponds and hatchery in addition to some fishes from fish markets in different parts of Iraq. Ten of these fish species were infected with only one Argulus species, while eight fish species were infected with two Argulus species.
Impact of Lavandula officinalis essential oil on growth performance and hematology of common carp (C.carpio)
Authors: Mahmood Shaima , Sadraddin Avan , Namiq Karzan
Published: January 2025

Eﬀects of lavender essential oil (LEO) on the growth, haematology and biology of common carp was investigated. A total of 108 healthy ﬁshes were distributed into 12  plastic tanks to four treatments in triplicate. The ﬁsh were fed a diet consisting of 0, 1 ml, 2 and 4 ml/kg of LEO for 60 days. Results showed that WG and SGR signiﬁcantly were increased at the diﬀerent levels of LEO (p < .05). The highest of WG was found in (T4) and 4 ml/kg of LEO and SGR was found in (T3) 2 ml/kg of LEO of LEO. In contrast, FCR was decreased with increasing of dietary supplemental of LEO there were significant differences (p <0.05), for (hgb, mch  and wbc). However, there were no significant differences for (rbc, mchc, plt, mcv, granules, lymphocyte and monocyte) of LEON treatment compared to the control (p < .05). Finally, there were significant differences for biological traits except Hepatosomatic index and Spleenosomatic index. Overall, our results interestingly demonstrated that the eﬀect of supplemental dietary LEON had a positive and signiﬁcant eﬀect on some growth, hematological and biological traits of common carp.
Seasonal effects of protein levels on common carp (Cyprinus carpio) body composition
Authors: Al Sulivany Basim. , Owais Muhammad , Fazal Rana , Asad Farkhanda , Hussein Nizar , Selamoglu Zeliha
Published: January 2025

This study evaluated the growth performance and feed utilisation of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fed diets with varying protein levels across summer (June-August) and winter (December-February). During these periods, fish were acclimated to temperatures of 25.3°C in summer and 18.7°C in winter. Four dietary treatments with protein levels of 30%, 28%, 26%, and 35% were tested on 900 juvenile carp per group. Significant differences (P < 0.05-0.001) were found in daily feed consumed (DFC), total feed consumed (TFC), daily protein consumed (DPC), and total protein consumed (TPC) across treatments and seasons. Higher protein diets (28% and 35%) led to better growth in both seasons. The protein efficiency ratio (PER) and net protein utilisation (NPU) were highest at 26% protein, indicating optimal protein utilisation. Specific growth rate (SGR), metabolic growth rate (MGR), and condition factor (FCF) were significantly higher with the 28% protein diet in summer, aligning with improved feed efficiency ratio (FER) and PER. These results highlight the importance of protein optimisation for season-specific growth, driven by temperature-dependent metabolic processes, essential for sustainable carp aquaculture.
Survey of the species of ornamental fish available in pet trade markets in Basrah province
Authors: Qasim Audai
Published: January 2025

This study represents the first attempt to evaluate exotic ornamental fish species in Shops specializing in ornamental fish. This study was carried out in the province of Basrah between 2023 and 2024. The visits were made to Shops specializing in ornamental fish spread throughout Basrah province. The species present were documented and classified based on their respective families. The study recorded 46 species of ornamental fish belonging to 20 families, including five marine species, exotic fish and no local species. However, the study recognized certain species that are hazardous to the environment if infiltrated, and the study did not record species that threatened humans during the study period.  However, there is a need to improve the monitoring and management of dangerous species, as some of them are among the most popular aquarium fish traded worldwide. In addition to the plans and efforts made by the government through the management of its institutions. Researchers and hobbyists should be involved, along with state institutions, because of the importance of their role in the successful monitoring and management of fish introductions. If new fish species need to be imported in the future, a risk assessment should be adopted to assist in making recommendations to guide management decisions. Exotic fish often cause harm to fish stocks, environmental damage, and sometimes a threat to humans. Therefore, the ornamental fish trade must impose trade restrictions and legislation to regulate this trade. To reduce the negative effects resulting from the entrance of non-native species.
Checklists of Fish Species Infected with Parasites of the Genera Lamproglena and Pseudolamproglena (Copepoda: Cyclopoida: Lernaeidae) in Iraq
Authors: Mhaisen Furhan , Ali Atheer , Adday Thamir
Published: January 2025

A total of 51 references dealing with the occurrence of species of the genera Lamproglena and Pseudolamproglena infecting fish species in Iraq, until mid-2024 were consulted. A total of 22 fish species were found to be infected with two species of the genus Lamproglena (L. chinensis and L. pulchella) and two species of the genus Pseudolamproglena (P. annulata and P. boxshalli), in addition to some unidentified species of the genus Lamproglena. L. chinensis was recorded from two fish species, L. pulchella from 20 fish species, P. annulata from 12 fish species, P. boxshalli from five fish species and unspecified Lamproglena sp. from one fish species. Such parasites were recorded from their fish hosts from different water bodies (rivers, canals, lakes, marshes and drainage networks) as well as from some fishponds. Apart from Cyprinion kais and Garra variabilis, all the remaining fish species were infected with L. pulchella, and/ or other parasite species, with the maximum number of four parasite species was recorded only from Leuciscus vorax.
Evaluation of the environment of the Shatt Al-Arab estuary and Iraqi marine waters using the Estuarine Biological Integrity Index (EBI)
Authors: Al-Shamary Ahmed , younis Kadhim
Published: January 2025

A total of 9772 fish specimens were collected, including 91 species of bony fishes in the Shatt Al-Arab estuary and Iraqi marine waters, belonging to 72 genera and representing 48 families from January 2018 to December 2018 in three selected stations. The Estuarine Biological Integrity Index (EBI) was calculated in the current study through 13 units that included species richness units, fish community composition, and trophic guild units. The total Estuarine Biological Integrity Index (EBI) value reached 48.5, 55.9, and 57.4 for the three study stations.  It was included in the impaired and marginally impaired evaluation in the different months within the study stations. The highest value of the index reached 71.42 in July at the Iraqi marine waters. It is evaluated as the marginally impaired category, and its lowest value was 41.47 in March at the Shatt Al-Arab estuary where it is assessed as the impaired category. The average total index value reached 55.61 and it is evaluated as in the impaired evaluation.
Assessing the contamination of coastal mudflats in Iraq by trace elements
Authors: Musa Zainab J , Abdulnabi Zuhair A. , Al-Imarah Faris J.M. , Al-Anber Luma J.
Published: January 2025

IIraq's mudflats are spread around Southern Coasts of Iraq which recently suffered from pollution by petroleum hydrocarbons and trace elements. Those pollutants affect the biological lives such as fishes, crabs, and algae's in this area which is reflected upon human being as a consumer. Within this study, nine sites of Iraqi coastal mudflats were chosen to collect water and certain trace elements Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, and Zn were estimated by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. Levels of trace elements estimated in mg/g were: (0.0015-0.0044) Cadmium, (0.6532 0.3299) Chromium, (0.2146-0.3773) Cupper, (0.2365-0.4682) lead and (0.0861-0.1822) Zinc. The detected levels of elements were more than the allowed values nationally and globally. Finally, the physical and chemical quantities of marine waters were measured.
Assessment of the Water Quality Index for the Tigris River in Southeastern Iraq
Authors: Abdullah Sajad , Ankush Mujtaba A. , Ahmadifard Nasrollah , Kangarloei Behrouz A. , Miryaghoubzadeh Mirhassan
Published: January 2025

The water quality in the southeast region of Iraq was evaluated in this study, which focused on the Tigris River one of Iraq's primary water sources in Iraq. From August 2022 to July 2023, water samples were taken at four different stations on a monthly and seasonal basis between Al-Qurna and Al-Azayer cities. The study aims to estimate the quality of water in the Tigris River for potable water. Consumers will be able to use the information to identify various degrees of pollution. The eight parameters that were examined were as follows: water temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), hydrogen ions (pH), turbidity, total hardness (TH), total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC), and chloride (Cl-1). The four stations along the Tigris River showed different monthly fluctuations in the water quality index. The water quality index showed different monthly and seasonal fluctuations among the four study stations in the Tigris River. In station 1, the mean WQI value was 2.153 ± 0.557, indicating good water quality. However, the lowest WQI value (1.357) occurred in August, indicating poor water quality as the index decreased below 2.0. On the other hand, the highest value (2.800) in June and May indicated good water quality as the index of 2.0. Station 2 had a mean water quality index value of 1.915 ± 0.328, with values ranging from 1.326 in August to 2.150 in October. Station 3 reported a mean WQI of 1.793 ± 0.351, showing the lowest index (1.298) in August and the highest (2.100) in November, February, March, and May. At station 4, the water quality index varied from 1.393 in April to 2.100 in November, February, and March with a mean of 1.689 ± 0.358. Constructed on seasonal fluctuations with a general mean value of 1.869 ± 0.307, the Tigris River's water quality can be considered poor quality. Winter and spring had the highest WQI values (2.151, 2.079), while summer and Autumn had the lowest WQI levels (1.483–1.761). Based on their average values, stations 2, 3, and 4 indicate poor water quality, considering the ideal value of the water quality index. An ANOVA analysis of the water quality index showed significant results (P < 0.05, F = 2.850, Sig = 0.048). These results suggest that the water in the entire river is unsuitable for potable water.
Impact of a Proposed Barrage on the Tidal Wave Characteristics and Salinity Distribution in the Shatt Al-Arab River Estuary
Authors: Lafta Ali A. , Abdullah Sadiq S.
Published: January 2025

The response of the tidal hydrodynamics and salinity status in the Shatt Al-Arab river estuary (SARE) to the installation of a barrage was investigated using Mike11. The results demonstrated that installing a barrage might cause many changes in the hydrodynamic behavior of SARE. The most noticeable alteration occurs in the tidal range, particularly near the barrage location, where there are significant increases in tidal range in such regions. However tidal range variations are intimately correlated with tidal constituents amplitude variations, particularly in the vicinity of the barrage site where the largest amplitude variation of the tidal components occurs. To examine the variations in the tidal constituent characteristics, six stations were chosen . In the first three stations, there was a significant increase in the amplitudes of the semi-diurnal components, namely M2, S2, and N2, whereas in the other stations, there was a slight decrease. Conversely, the diurnal constituents amplitudes exhibit a notable increase in the first five stations but remain unchanged in the sixth. Furthermore, there are noticeable variations in the phase of the tidal components, with the most significant change occurring between stations five and six. Additionally, several scenarios were performed to determine the appropriate freshwater inflow from the Karun river to maintain the SARE environment. Based on the results, it appears that freshwater flows of 70, 80, 90, and 100 m3/sec may be suitable to sustain the SARE environment, as long as the length of the salinity incursion remains below 60 km.