bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uncovering Antimicrobial Potential: Analyzing Soil Microbial Diversity and Antibiotic Production at Brackenridge Field Laboratory
Authors: Oseyifunmi Edidioluwa , Moline Laci , Lenton Valencia , Osagie Muna
Published: December 2024

The global antibiotic crisis is driven by the rapid emergence of bacterial resistance, necessitating innovative approaches to discover novel antibiotics. Soil bacteria, known for producing antibiotics to outcompete neighbors, represent a promising source of antimicrobial compounds. In this study, soil samples from a dry, gravelly area of the Brackenridge Field Laboratory (30.28359°N, -97.77945°W) were analyzed to identify potential antibiotic-producing bacteria. Serial dilutions yielded a microbial density of 123 and 58 CFUs on 10^-1 and 10^-2 plates, respectively. Co-culturing with

E. coli and

E. raffinosus revealed that 18.75% of isolates inhibited

E. coli, while 6.25% inhibited

E. raffinosus.

Isolate 3 exhibited dual resistance to Ampicillin and

E. coli, making it a standout candidate for further investigation. Morphological, physiological, and metabolic characterization revealed diverse traits among isolates, including motility, lactose fermentation, and distinct colony morphologies. PCR confirmed successful DNA amplification in isolates 3 and 4, while Gram staining classified isolates as both Gram-positive and Gram-negative. Metabolic profiling highlighted unique properties, such as catalase activity in isolates 3 and 4 and beta-hemolysis in isolate 4, indicating potential clinical or ecological significance.

Despite limited antibiotic production, the findings highlight the resilience and adaptive capabilities of soil bacteria in arid environments, particularly in nutrient-limited conditions. The study emphasizes the importance of further research into environmental factors influencing antibiotic production and resistance. By exploring the biochemical diversity of soil microbiota, this research contributes to global efforts to mitigate the antibiotic crisis and advance the discovery of novel antimicrobial agents.
Infliximab and adalimumab in the treatment of fistulizing Crohn’s disease: a propensity score-matched analysis from the prospective Persistence Australian National IBD Cohort (PANIC4) study
Authors: Chetwood John David , Paramsothy Sudarshan , Leong Rupert W
Published: December 2024

Background/Aims:

There are spare data on comparative medication efficacy in fistulizing Crohn's disease (FCD), particularly with immunomodulator co-therapy. Persistence is a unique way to assess real-world outcomes.

Methods:

The persistence of all dispensed biological agents were analysed from the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) registry data 2005-2021 for FCD. Propensity score matching was performed to account for baseline cohort imbalance.

Results:

There were 5,739 lines of therapy in 4,466 patients over the 16-year period with 17,144 patient-years of follow-up; via therapy 2,605/5,739 (45.4%) used adalimumab and 3,134/5,739 (54.6%) used infliximab; 1,697/5,739 (29.6%) used thiopurine co-therapy at induction, whilst 242/5,739 (4.2%) used methotrexate. As a first-line biologic (biologic-naïve), infliximab showed superior overall- and corticosteroid-free persistence to adalimumab (P=0.0002 and P=0.0021 respectively). Used after first-line (biologic-exposed), there was no difference between agents for overall persistence (P=0.064) though infliximab showed greater corticosteroid-free persistence (P=0.030). Co-induction with thiopurine was associated with improved overall- and corticosteroid-free persistence (P=0.0002 and P=0.045 respectively). After propensity score matching, infliximab showed superior overall and corticosteroid-free persistence compared to adalimumab in bio-naïve (P<0.0001 and P=0.0016 respectively), not in bio-exposed patients (P=0.12 and P=0.074 respectively). Thiopurine was associated with superior overall- and corticosteroid-free persistence use, though no difference was seen with methotrexate.

Conclusion:

The PANIC cohort with real-world data of non-hierarchical prescribing of biological agents supports the superiority of infliximab over adalimumab in bio-naïve FCD patients, but did not show a therapeutic difference in bio-exposed FCD. Thiopurine co-therapy was independently associated with improved biological agent persistence in FCD.
Noninvasive Assessment of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Prognosis in Gastric Cancer Through Radiomic Features
Authors: Feng Hao , Zhou Kangneng , Yuan Qingyu , Liu Zhiwei , Zhang Taojun , Chen Hao , Xu Benjamin , Sun Zepang , Han Zhen , Liu Hao , Yu Shitong , Chen Tao , Li Guoxin , Zhou Wenlan , Yu Jiang , Huang Weicai , Jiang Yuming
Published: December 2024

INTRODUCTION:

Gastric cancer (GC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with delayed diagnosis often limiting effective treatment options. This study introduces a novel, noninvasive radiomics-based approach using [18F] FDG PET/CT (fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography) to predict vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) status and survival in patients with GC. The ability to noninvasively assess these parameters can significantly influence therapeutic decisions and outcomes.

METHODS:

We conducted a retrospective study involving patients diagnosed with GC, stratified into training, validation, and test groups. Each patient underwent a [18F] FDG PET/CT scan, and radiomic features were extracted using dedicated software. A Radiomics Score (RS) was calculated, serving as a predictor for VEGF status. Statistical analyses included logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards models to evaluate the predictive power of RS on survival outcomes.

RESULTS:

The developed radiomics model demonstrated high predictive accuracy, with the RS formula achieving an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.861 in the training cohort and 0.857 in the validation cohort for predicting VEGF status. The model also identified RS as an independent prognostic factor for survival, where higher RS values correlated with poorer survival rates.

DISCUSSION:

The findings underscore the potential of [18F] FDG PET/CT radiomics in transforming the management of GC by providing a noninvasive means to assess tumor aggressiveness and prognosis through VEGF status. This model could facilitate earlier and more tailored therapeutic interventions, potentially improving survival outcomes in a disease marked by typically late diagnosis and limited treatment success.
Evaluation of the Critical Pathway for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy from the Perspective of Pain Course
Authors: Kim Seon Hwa , Lim Jin Hong , Kim Hyung Sun
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The critical pathway is a standardized practice guideline for providing quality healthcare. It improves patient outcomes by providing comprehensive treatment. Although many studies have explored the effectiveness of the critical pathway in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, no study has reported how it affects pain levels during a patient’s hospital stay. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the critical pathway in reducing pain severity.Methods: Between January 2022 and December 2023, 723 patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The patients were categorized into two groups: 407 patients in the critical pathway group and 316 in the non-critical pathway group. Patient outcomes, namely the length of hospital stay, postoperative hospital stay, total healthcare cost, unplanned emergency room visits within 30 days, pain score, and number of analgesics administered, were analyzed and compared between the groups.Results: The length of hospital stay was 3.43 ± 1.02 and 3.73 ± 1.78 days for the critical pathway and non-critical pathway groups, respectively (p=.007). The total healthcare cost was 3981.77 ± 747.02 US$ and 4929.10 ± 1710.33 US$ for the critical pathway and non-critical pathway, respectively p<.001). No significant difference was observed in unplanned 30-day emergency room visits between the two groups. The average pain during the hospital stay was 3.17 ± 0.68 and 3.29 ± 0.75 points in the critical pathway and non-critical pathway groups, respectively (p=.023).Conclusion: The critical pathway is an effective protocol for achieving rapid postoperative recovery. The results showed that reduced pain and faster discharge are possible through the critical pathway. In addition, despite the shorter hospitalization period in the critical pathway group, no significant difference was observed in unplanned 30-day emergency room visits between the two groups. This is a promising outcome for the widespread application of the critical pathway in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
The Impact of a Fall Prevention Education Program on Falls-related Knowledge, Prevention Behavior, and Falls Efficacy
Authors: Oh Jieun , Lee Taeyoung , Kim Joohyun , Park Hyeonsuk , Park Suyeong , Jeong Jihye , Lee Yeongeun , Son Sujin , Park Ju Young
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to verify the effectiveness of a fall prevention program for older adult patients hospitalized in an acute general hospital, as well as to provide data for fall prevention among this population.Methods: A total of 29 participants in the experimental group and 29 participants in the control group took part in this survey. After the intervention, the mean difference in fall prevention knowledge was 4.69 for the experimental group and -0.52 for the control group (t=7.761, p<.001). Fall prevention behavior was 7.52 for the experimental group and 4.24 for the control group (t=3.888, p<.001), and fall prevention efficacy was 11.90 for the experimental group and -0.28 for the control group (t=8.309, p<.001).All results showed statistically significant differences, indicating that the fall prevention education program was effective.Results: The homogeneity test of the two groups for each item showed no significant differences. In the experimental group, fall-related knowledge (t=-9.430, p<.001), fall prevention behavior (t=-12.905, p<.001), and fall efficacy (t=-7.313, p<.001) were all significant. In the control group, fall prevention behavior (t=-5.478, p<.001) was significant, while fallrelated knowledge (t=.653, p=.517) and fall efficacy (t=.169, p=.866) were not considered significant. The post-intervention results of the two groups showed that the experimental group had greater fall prevention knowledge (t=6.996, p<.001), fall prevention behavior (t=-2.762, p=.008), and fall prevention efficacy (t=7.797, p<.001) than the control group.Conclusion: Based on these results, it is necessary to develop and implement a fall prevention program for patients at medical institutions to actively participate in which older adult patients at each medical institution can actively participate.
The Scope of Work, Roles, and Tasks of Dedicated Patient Safety Officer
Authors: Kim Hyun Ah , Kwak Mi Jeong , Park Sunkyung , Shin Jeong Ae , Kim Jinhyo , Koo Hong Mo , Seo Heejung , Lee Seunghee , Choi Jisuk , Kim Yoon-Sook
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the scope of work, roles, and tasks of dedicated patient safety officers.Methods: The scope of work, roles, and tasks of dedicated patient safety officers were derived through literature review, analysis of job descriptions of patient safety and quality improvement departments, and consultation opinions from related organizations. A survey was conducted to determine the scope of work, roles, and task performance of dedicated patient safety officers.Results: This study identified 13 work scopes and 66 roles and tasks for dedicated patient safety officers. The thirteen work scopes exhibited a performance rate of over 70%, with more than 70% of the 66 roles and tasks performed, excluding 14. The items with the highest role and task performance rate were ‘5.3 Operate staff training related to patient safety and quality improvement activities according to plan’ (100.0%) for medical institutions with 500 beds or more, and ‘2.2 Establishing a patient safety and quality improvement action plan’ (96.8%) for medical institutions with less than 500 beds. The item with the lowest role and task performance rate was ‘12.3 Participate in National Patient Safety Day,’ with 54.2% for institutions with 500 beds or more and 42.9% for institutions with less than 500 beds.Conclusion: This study is significant in that it clarifies the scope of work, roles, and tasks for dedicated patient safety officers. To enable dedicated patient safety officers to perform the 13 identified work scopes and 66 roles and tasks, an organization must be operated in a manner that enhances patient safety and quality. Currently, the number of legal dedicated patient safety officers is insufficient to perform all roles and tasks. This study suggests that one patient safety assistant should be assigned to every 100 beds, and one dedicated patient safety officer assigned to every 150 beds.
Virtual Simulation-Based Training and Person-Centered Care
Authors: Page Christen , Blaydes Morgan , Simpkins Leah , Humphrey Casey , Ellis Kellie
Published: December 2024

Person-centered care is instrumental in the treatment of individuals with dementia.  Despite this finding, research on the efficacy of training future healthcare providers to implement person-centered care for individuals with dementia is limited.  Simulation-based education serves as one training method, but its effects of preparing students to treat persons with dementia using person-centered care is unknown. This mixed methods study used short-term treatment goals, reflective essays, and focus groups to evaluate the difference prior to and after a virtual reality dementia experience in graduate Communication Sciences and Disorders’ students’ perceptions of person-centered care.  Findings support the theory that a virtual reality dementia experience impacts students’ intent to provide PCC for persons with dementia.  More research is warranted to determine whether a virtual reality dementia experience effectively facilitates the use of PCC in the clinical setting.
Perceived Individual Team Member Value Creation in In-Class Permanent Teams. Analysis of evidence from individual peer reviews in a Team-Lecture Hybrid instructional strategy.
Authors: Tataw David
Published: December 2024

This study analyzes individual peer review assessment data in order to understand the following: contributions of  individual team members to in-class  permanent  team  outcomes; social loafing and loss of social interdependence among team members; and the achievement  of the Team Lecture Hybrid(TLH) instructional strategy learning outcomes in a team learning environment. A value creation theoretical framework was used to  assess perceived value creation in 952 statements recorded in 341 intra-group assessment narratives from 127 students in 28 in-class permanent teams across 11 courses. Participants were drawn from public affairs, leadership, and healthcare administration courses, in two US institutions of higher learning from January 2012 to May 2016. Fifteen emerging  themes organized under four predetermined domains including preparednesss (14.3%), contribution to productivity (53.4%), respect for others (13.8%), and flexibility (18.1%; and one emergent domain including teacher contribution (1.15%); revealed the following about individual performance: 1. either added to, or subtracted from collective team performance; 2. were empirically aligned with four value creation cycles in the value creation conceptual framework; and 3.  advanced four expected student learning outcomes. Social loafing and loss of social interdependence was identified in team member interactions and they interfere with student learning outcomes. Permanent team members desired and expected the following five attributes from their team members: 1. to be prepared for project activities; 2. to contribute substantially or intangibly to team productivity by sharing knowledge, having good work habits, improving the team product, and helping with leadership and coordination; 3. to be respectful of others;4. to seek consensus and comprise; and  5. to show flexibility in their interaction with others They also see their teacher as an intangible resource in the permanent team who provides knowledge, moral leadership, structure, and mentoring. Instructors and student should consider these findings when they participate or facilitate learning activities in in-class permanent teams.
ARİSTOTELES’İN POLİTİKA’SI BAĞLAMINDA DEVLETİN ÖDEVLERİ
Authors: Aktaş Zeki
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmada, Aristoteles’in Politika’sı bağlamında devlet ve ödev meselesi incelenmiştir. Aristoteles, insan yaşamının nihai amacının ‘mutluluk’ olduğunu iddia eder ve dolayısıyla devletin nihai amacını da adil ve mutlu bir yaşamı olanaklı kılmak olarak belirler. Nitekim Aristoteles’in gözünde devlet, bir bakıma insanın kendini gerçekleştirme zeminidir; bireyin salt maddi değil, manevi varoluşundan da sorumludur çünkü esas mesele sadece yaşamak değil, aynı zamanda ‘iyi yaşamak’tır. Dolayısıyla Aristoteles’e göre devlet, hem bireyin ihtiyaçlarını karşılayabilmesi ve ahlaki yetkinliğe erişebilmesi hem de toplumun iyiliğini ve mutluluğunu sağlayabilmek için birçok ödevle yüklüdür. Söz gelimi Aristoteles’in ‘devlet’i, günümüzde çoğu asli kamu hizmeti olarak kabul edilen, savunma, güvenlik, adalet, eğitim, sağlık, bayındırlık, tarım, ticaret ve ekonomi gibi birçok faaliyet alanından, bireyin ve kamunun nihai mutluluğu adına sorumludur.
İLETİŞİM VE HALKLA İLİŞKİLER PERSPEKTİFİNDE YAPAY ZEKA UYGULAMALI KURUMSAL REKLAMIN GÖSTERGEBİLİMSEL ANALİZİ
Authors: Tos Onur
Published: December 2024

Bir kurumunun imajının doğru bir şekilde geliştirilmesi, insanlar arasında pozitif yönlü yayılmasının sağlanması ve imajın yerleştirilmesi amacıyla kurumsal reklamlardan yararlanılmaktadır. Kurumsal reklam, kuruma ait iletişim ve halkla ilişkiler politikalarının da bir yansımadır. Kurumun genel politikalarının da yayınlandığı kurumsal reklamlarda, manevi ve maddi desteğinin artırılması amaçlanmaktadır. Kurumlar geleneksel ve yeni medya ortamlarından yer ve zaman satın alarak kurumsal reklamlarıyla tanıtım faaliyetlerini gerçekleştirmektedir. Bu çalışmada, Toros Tarım firmasının yapay zeka uygulamalı kurumsal reklam içeriğine odaklanılmaktadır. Türkiye Yüzyılı için yayınlanan kurumsal reklam içeriği Saussure’ün göstergebilimsel analiz yöntemiyle incelenmektedir. Kurumsal reklam içeriğinde hangi tema, kategorilerinin ve kodların ön plana çıkarıldığı göstergebilimsel analiz ile tespit edilmektedir. Ek olarak reklam içeriğindeki gösterge, gösterilen ve gösterilen arasında ilişki açıklanmaktadır. Analizler iletişim ve halkla ilişkiler perspektifinde yayınlanan kurumsal reklamda ön plana çıkan kavramların milliyetçilik, Atatürk, büyüyen ve gelişen Türkiye olduğu belirlenmiştir.
ÖZEL GÜVENLİK MESLEĞİNDE KADIN GÖRÜNÜRLÜĞÜ: YOZGAT BOZOK ÜNİVERSİTESİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Gökalp Latif , Arıtürk Mertcan
Published: December 2024

Özel güvenlik hizmetlerinin önemi gün geçtikçe artarken kamu yönetiminde özel güvenlik mesleğini icra eden personel sayısının arttığı bilinen bir gerçektir. Güvenlik mesleğini icra edenlerin genelde erkek olduğu ve kadınların bu tür meslekleri tercih etmediği yönünde bir karinenin oluştuğu söylenebilir. Çalışma kapsamında ele alınan özel güvenlik mesleğinde kadın görünürlüğü hususu ise hem mesleğin günümüzde artarak değer kazandığının bilinmesi açısından hem de güvenlik mesleğinde kadın varlığının tespiti ve cinsiyet eşitliği/eşitsizliği açısından değerli görülmüştür. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemi tercih edilmiş ve durum çalışması deseni kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmanın örneklemi Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi’nde görev yapan (126-%100) 17 kadın özel güvenlik personelinden oluşmaktadır. Görüşme formları ile elde edilen veriler içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Çalışmada, özel güvenlik mesleğinin erkek egemen bir meslek olduğu ve erkek görevliler ile bir takım problemlerin yaşandığı, bu meslekte kadın olmanın ve kadın güvenlik şef ya da yöneticisinin olmamasının dezavantaj olduğu, cinsiyet eşitsizliğinin olabileceği, aynı zamanda yaptıkları görev karşısında gördükleri değerin kadın ÖGG’leri mutlu ettiği yani iş doyumunun olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar ışığında özel güvenlik, iç güvenlik ve kadın odaklı çalışan araştırmacılar ile özel güvenlik mesleği paydaşlarına önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
SİBER ZORBALIK İLE BENLİK SAYGISI VE YALNIZLIK ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİDE TEMEL İHTİYAÇ TATMİNİNİN ARACI ROLÜ
Authors: Öven Çağrı , Kurt Bilge Sena , Mutlu Mahir , Bayar Alper , Bayar Yusuf
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma, üniversite öğrencileri arasında siber zorbalığa maruz kalmanın yalnızlık ve benlik saygısı üzerindeki etkilerini ve temel psikolojik ihtiyaç tatmininin bu ilişkilerdeki aracı rolünü incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, 2022-2023 akademik yıllarında Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi ve Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi'nde öğrenim gören 485 öğrenciye uygulanan anket verilerine dayanmaktadır. Yordayıcı ilişkisel araştırma deseni kullanılarak yürütülen bu çalışmada, siber zorbalık, yalnızlık, benlik saygısı ve temel psikolojik ihtiyaç tatmini arasındaki ilişkiler kapsamlı bir şekilde analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, siber zorbalığa maruz kalmanın öğrencilerin yalnızlık seviyelerini artırdığını ve benlik saygısını olumsuz etkilediğini göstermektedir. Ayrıca, temel psikolojik ihtiyaçların tatmin düzeyinin, siber zorbalığın bu olumsuz etkileri üzerinde kısmi bir aracı rol oynadığı belirlenmiştir. Bu sonuçlar, siber zorbalığın üniversite öğrencilerinin psikolojik iyi oluşu üzerindeki önemli etkisini ve bu bağlamda farkındalığın artırılmasının gerekliliğini ortaya koymaktadır.
TÜRKİYE’DE ÇİFT MECLİS SİSTEMİ ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME
Authors: Karakuş Emre , Şener Turan
Published: December 2024

Demokratik rejimlerde yasama organı şüphesiz önemli bir yere sahiptir. Yasama organının tek meclisli mi yoksa iki meclisli mi olması gerektiği konusu siyaset bilimi ve anayasa hukukunda uzun yıllardır tartışılmakta ve bu konuda birçok çalışma yapılmaktadır. Çift meclisli yasama sistemi devlet gücünü sınırlandırmada etkili araçlardan biri olarak kabul edilir. Bu sistemin hem yürütme hem de yasama erkinin sınırlandırılmasını sağlayarak bireylerin hak ve özgürlüklerini güvence altına almayı amaçladığı belirtilmektedir. Ayrıca yasama içinde ikinci bir meclisin kurulmasının güçler ayrılığı ilkesine katkıda bulunacağı öne sürülmektedir. Bu çalışmada çift meclisli yasama modelinin çoğulcu demokrasi açısından hayati bir öneme sahip olup olmadığı, ikinci meclisler hakkında öne sürülen olumlu ve olumsuz görüşler değerlendirilerek incelenmiştir. Ayrıca Türk siyasal hayatında 1876 Kanun-i Esasi ile Meclis-i Umumi içinde oluşturulan Ayan ve Mebusan Meclisi ile 1961 Anayasası ile Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi içinde kurulan Cumhuriyet Senatosu ve Millet Meclisi’nin yapıları, yetkileri, kuruluş nedenleri ve bu çift meclisli parlamento yapılarının uygulandığı dönemler ele alınmıştır.
A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF FINANCE AND BANKING STUDIES IN TÜRKİYE
Authors: Apaydın Şükrü , Kazak Hasan , Akcan Ahmet Tayfur
Published: December 2024

This study aims to provide a bibliometric literature review of the literature on Türkiye in the field of finance and banking. Within the scope of the study, the literature related to Türkiye in the field of finance and banking published in the "Economics, Business Finance and Business" categories indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database was reviewed. The data obtained within the scope of the study, which covers the years 1980-2024/January, were classified, and analyzed using the VOSviewer program, one of the many software developed for scientific mapping analysis and presented with visual mapping methods. We analyzed 1,956 articles in 476 different journals indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database in the relevant period and on related topics. Within the scope of the study, it was determined which countries, institutions and academics were particularly influential. The results of the analysis revealed an increase in the number of publications of Turkish academics over the years. The number of publications in other countries has followed a more stable course over the years. The study also reveals the mainstream finance journals of finance and banking studies that include Türkiye in the scope of the study and shows that these journals have a particularly high level of increasing academic influence. The study makes an important contribution to the literature as it evaluates the data of a country like Türkiye, which is closely related to the world economies, and as far as we know, it is the first study to do so in the literature.
The Perspective of the Acehnese Community in Indonesia toward HIV/AIDS
Authors: Ramadhan Alvis Syahru , Rahayuwati Laili , Yamin Ahmad , Amelia Vira
Published: December 2024

Background: HIV/AIDS has garnered public attention due to the challenges in its effective control, with its prevalence continuing to rise until 2019. Despite its global impact, public awareness of this disease remains limited. The perspective of the community on People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in the Aceh region offers unique insights, indicating existing issues in the community environment. However, a comprehensive understanding of these issues is still lacking. This study aims to explore the challenges related to the Acehnese people's perspective towards PLWHA.Method: A qualitative ethnographic design was employed, focusing on the subjective approach to understanding the perspectives of the Acehnese Community. In-depth interviews were conducted with 8 participants. The researcher served as a human instrument, directly involved in collecting and interpreting the data. Data were analyzed descriptively using iterative coding and thematic categorization.Result: The study identified three themes related to the perspective of the community on People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): (1) Community Knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS and PLWHA, (2) Experiences of the Acehnese Community with HIV/AIDS and PLWHA and (3) Community Values towards HIV/AIDS and PLWHA. Individuals with knowledge about HIV/AIDS can provide proper care for PLWHA patients, fostering an understanding of transmission dynamics. Society exhibits positive attitudes towards PLWHA when exposed to sufficient information. Conversely, negative perceptions arise when society attributes the disease to certain behaviors or considers it as a curse, leading to non-acceptance and ostracism. The perspectives imposed on PLWHA significantly influence their perception of the surrounding community. Community knowledge is crucial in shaping these perspectives, particularly from individuals with experience caring for PLWHA. Society holds both positive and negative values concerning HIV/AIDS and PLWHA.
Association of Comorbidities and Levels of Depression among Pre-elderly with HIV in DKI Jakarta
Authors: Suta Ni Wayan Mutiara Suasti , Surilena Surilena , Agus Dharmady , Suryani Eva
Published: December 2024

Background: The presence of comorbidities in pre-elderly with HIV can worsen the disease symptoms, and disabilities, and lead to the emergence of depressive symptoms. Depression in the pre-elderly can cause a decrease in quality of life and failure to achieve successful aging. This study aims to determine the association between comorbidities and the level of depression among pre-elderly with HIV. Method: This is an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional method using a characteristic questionnaire (age, gender, education level, occupation, economic status, and marital status), comorbidities questionnaire, and PHQ-9 questionnaire. This study used convenience sampling and obtained 161 pre-elderly respondents (45—59 years) with HIV among pre-elderly with HIV in DKI Jakarta. The data analysis was done using the Fisher Exact test using STATA. Result: There were 161 pre-elderly with HIV, 74,16% were men, 55,28% were in Senior High School, 72,67% were working, 76,4% had low economic status, and 44,72% were not married. A total of 59,85% have one comorbid condition. There were 81,37% with physical comorbidities, including 40,82% arthritis, 38,27% hypertension, 6,63% diabetes mellitus, and 51,55% with depression including 27,95% mild depression, 16,15% moderate depression, 5,59% moderate severe depression, and 1,86% severe depression. No significant association was found between comorbidities and the levels of depression among pre-elderly with HIV (p=0,341). The presence of physical comorbidities in pre-elderly with HIV can affect the disease progression and its treatment. However, in this study, There is no significant association between comorbidities and the levels of depression among pre-elderly with HIV in DKI Jakarta.  It is recommended that further research be conducted using in-depth interviews to explore the relationship between physical comorbidities and depression in pre-elderly with HIV.
Enhancing black gram “[Vigna mungo (l.) Hepper]” nutrient uptake and yield through integrated use of organic manure and inorganic fertilizer application
Authors: Rajeshkumar A , Ramadass S , Chandrasekaran P , Saravana Kumar M , Ashokkumar N , Ashok S , Thirumeninathan S , Krishnaprabu N
Published: December 2024

Black gram is an important legume crop cultivated throughout the world for its protein content and economic importance. The integrated nutrient management practice is the key strategy to increase the production and productivity of black gram to meet the protein needs of the growing population. There is an immediate need for organic manure application along with inorganic fertilizer for increasing the nutrient uptake efficiency of crops. The goal of the field experiment was to maximise the delivery of nutrients by recycling residue from the cropping system's related components. Different organic manures and the appropriate dosages of NPK fertilisers were used in the studies from 2019 to 2021 and the field was laid out in split plot statistical design with 5 main plots viz., M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and 3 Sub plots were fixed with different fertilizer levels viz., S1, S2 and S3. The significant influences on growth and yield attributes of black gram were observed. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content and uptake in grain and haulm yield significantly increased with the application of M2S1 compared to other combinations tried in both years. This experiment highlights the effectiveness of integrated nutrient management (INM) using organic manure and inorganic fertilizers. This approach can improve crop yield while promoting sustainability by reducing reliance solely on chemical fertilizers.
South Western Ghats of India: A niche of clove (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & Perry) diversity
Authors: Sreekala G S , Avinash M , Reddappa J B , Reshma P , Nainu J , Anargha T
Published: December 2024

The survey conducted across major clove (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & Perry) growing regions of the South Western Ghats of India, especially in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, identified thirty accessions with distinct characteristics and superior yield. Clove accessions were characterized based on twenty-one qualitative and twelve quantitative traits. Significant variations were observed among fifteen qualitative characters with predominant traits including elliptical canopy shape, semi-erect branching pattern, leaf lamina and its apex, mid-bud forming season, clustering pattern of flower, bud size, fruit, and seed shape. The dendrogram constructed using the Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic Mean (UPGMA) grouped thirty accessions into five major clusters at a genetic similarity of 73%, with Accession 19 identified as unique. Principal component analysis of twelve quantitative characters revealed three component groups, explaining 70.85% of the total variance. The score plot generated from the principal component loading grouped the accessions into eighteen clusters. A minimal dataset comprising four characters, namely plant height, canopy spread in East-West direction, number of inflorescences per square meter, and mature bud length, was generated. Observations on both qualitative traits and the minimum data set facilitated the identification of ideotypes. The geographical location was not found to influence genetic diversity significantly.
Floral phenology and standardization of hand pollination of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & Perry)
Authors: Reddappa J B , Sreekala G S , Reshma P , Deepa S N
Published: December 2024

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & Perry) has a rich history and is highly valued for its culinary and medicinal uses. However, its limited genetic diversity and tendency for self-pollination pose challenges for optimizing its cultivation in India. Hybridization becomes imperative to broaden its genetic spectrum. This study, hence, focuses on refining techniques related to floral biology, pollen management and artificial hand pollination in clove. The study revealed that anthesis in clove occurs from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, with peak flower opening between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. Each flower possesses an impressive array of stamens ranging from 167 to 343 and anther dehiscence begins 36 h before anthesis and continues until the day of anthesis. Pollen grain dimensions show a polar diameter ranging from 17.06-18.22 ?m and an equatorial diameter ranging from 19.40-20.70 ?m. Stigma receptivity extends from the second to the sixth day of flowering, peaking on the fifth day. Emasculation is recommended 36 h before flower opening. Maximum pollen viability and fertility are observed 12 h before flower opening. Thus, pollen collection for pollination is standardized at this time. Drying pollen at 50 °C and storing it at 7 °C in a refrigerator maintain maximum viability after 60 days while drying pollen at 45 °C and storing it in a desiccator ensure maximum fertility. Artificial hand pollination results in a fruit set of 28.87 %. Artificial hand pollination results in a promising fruit set of 28.87 %, underscoring its efficacy in enhancing clove cultivation.
Bioconversion of coir ETP sludge: An eco-friendly path to circular economy
Authors: Divya P R , Sivasubramanian K , Maheswari M , Bama K S , Kavitha M , Karthika S , Dhevagi P
Published: December 2024

The accumulation of sludge from Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) in coir industries has become a serious concern, raising critical questions about the eco-friendly management of large volumes of coir industry ETP sludge in coir-producing countries like India. This study aimed to explore a viable solution for bioprocessing the sludge and assess its potential as a soil amendment. Based on the C: N ratio and the initial characteristics of the ETP sludge, cow dung, and poultry manure were identified as potential amendments for sustainable bioconversion. The mixture was inoculated with TNAU Biomineralizer, a specialized culture that aids in decomposition. The bioconversion experiment used six treatment combinations (T1 to T6) to monitor nutrient transformations. Compost from treatment T6 (50% Sludge + 25% Poultry Manure + 25% Cow Dung + TNAU Biomineralizer) exhibited a significant improvement in nutrient content. The efficacy of the composted sludge was further assessed through a pot culture experiment using the Amaranthus variety CO 6, where different proportions of the composted sludge were applied alongside recommended agricultural practices. The results revealed that treatment T8 (100% Composted Sludge + Silica Solubilizing Bacteria) and the recommended package of practices combined with 100% Composted sludge significantly enhanced growth parameters, including root length, shoot length, and the number of leaves, outperforming other treatments. This study highlights that the bioconversion of coir industry ETP sludge with organic amendments and TNAU Biomineralizer offers a sustainable and eco-friendly solution, presenting a promising approach to advancing the circular economy.
Farmers buying behaviour towards secondary nutrients fertilizers in southern Tamil Nadu
Authors: Gokulakrishna P , Murugananthi D , Chandrakumar M , Parimala D R , Gangai S R
Published: December 2024

Secondary nutrient fertilizers (SNFs) play a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity in India. These nutrients are important for improving soil health and crop yields; however, their usage is constrained by several challenges. This study aims to identify the factors influencing the purchasing behaviour of farmers towards SNFs in Tamil Nadu. A sample of 120 farmers from four district in southern Tamil Nadu was selected to assess their purchasing behaviour regarding SNFs. The data was analysed using, factor analysis and the Relative Importance Index (RII). The results indicated that interpersonal influence, product satisfaction and experience, branding and marketing efforts, and financial accessibility were the primary factors driving the purchase of SNFs. Conversely, high costs, limited access to credit, and poor soil solubility were identified as major barriers to their usage. Although farmers were generally aware of SNFs, their understanding of the full range of benefits these fertilizers provide for plant growth and soil health was incomplete. The study emphasized the need for increased awareness programs, affordable pricing strategies, and improved access to credit facilities to encourage the broader adoption of SNFs. Such measures could lead to improved leading to farming practices and higher crop yields in Tamil Nadu.
Farmers' preference of organic farming in Coimbatore district, India
Authors: Janakanandhini P , Malarkodi M , Divya K , Padma S R , Vidhya D
Published: December 2024

Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economies of developing countries like India, supporting livelihoods and food security. Organic farming avoids using synthetic inputs, such as fertilizers and pesticides. Instead, it focuses on organic matter (such as crop leftovers, animal residues, legumes and biopesticides) to maintain soil productivity and fertility while managing pests to support sustainable natural resources and a healthy environment. Using cross-sectional methodology, data were obtained from 100 respondents via structured interviews and analyzed using conjoint analysis. According to the findings, economic rewards and market demand strongly motivate the adoption of organic farming, while the complexity and costs of the certification process pose significant hurdles. The findings underscore the importance of targeted training to enhance farmers' knowledge and simplify the certification process. The studys' findings offer valuable insights for policymakers promoting organic agriculture. Key strategies include emphasizing economic incentives, raising awareness and streamlining certification procedures to support sustainable organic farming in the region. This research provides insights into the factors influencing organic farming adoption among farmers in developing agricultural contexts.
Navigating feedback conference episodes in Polish: Cultivating the self-awareness of tutors
Authors: Bąk-Średnicka Anna
Published: December 2024

Badanie dotyczy rozmów pohospitacyjnych w ramach praktyki nauczycielskiej przyszłych nauczycieli języka angielskiego jako obcego. Wykorzystując metodę analizy konwersacyjnej, dokonano analizy dyskursu dwóch uniwersyteckich opiekunów praktyk w pięciu obszarach, które tworzą go jako gatunek komunikacyjny. Celem było wyodrębnienie elementów językowych konstytuujących wspierający, demokratyczny i otwarty dialog, przyczyniający się do rozwoju cech profesjonalnego i empatycznego nauczyciela. Analiza tego korpusu wykazała, że wypowiedzi opiekunów zawierają elementy stylu konwersacyjnego i instytucyjnego oraz że są zdominowane przez strategię polegającą na zakotwiczaniu tematu bardziej złożonego, służącego rozwojowi sfery kognitywnej praktykanta, na temacie praktycznym, dotyczącym obserwowanej lekcji. W przypadku braku gotowości praktykanta do rozmowy na tym poziomie, opiera się ona na tym, co wydarzyło się na lekcji. Wsparcie sfery emocjonalnej jest językowo realizowane przez wypowiedzi, które chronią, wspierają i dają przestrzeń do rozwoju pewności siebie oraz tożsamości osobowej i zawodowej praktykanta. Badanie wpisuje się w debatę na temat efektywnych i wspierających rozmów pohospitacyjnych. Zwraca uwagę, że badanie własnych wypowiedzi podnosi świadomość opiekunów uniwersyteckich w zakresie języka, jakiego używają w kontaktach z praktykantami.
Language repertoires of pupils with refugee and migration background: A case study at the 2nd High School of Intercultural Education in Ioannina, Greece
Authors: Syrmakesis Stefanos , Tzouma Maria , Kousiouri Evangelia
Published: December 2024

This article presents the findings of a case study conducted at the 2nd High School of Intercultural Education in Ioannina, Greece. In the first part, recent statistics on the education of students from refugee and migrant backgrounds are presented, as well as an analysis of concepts such as multilingualism, multilingual and intercultural competence, and multilingual and intercultural education. In the second part, the authors provide an overview of the school’s multilingual development and evaluates key research areas, including the languages spoken by students, their level of proficiency, communication needs, and interventions aimed at fostering the school’s multilingual and intercultural identity. Primary data were collected through questionnaires and the observational research method. The article concludes with recommendations for promoting intercultural awareness and multilingualism as essential elements in school communities. This work is part of the school’s participation in the Erasmus+ project“MaMLiSE: Majority and Minority Languages in School Environment: Helping teachers, pupils, and parents.”
Polska adaptacja kwestionariusza autorytaryzmu Aggression-Submission-Conventionalism Dunwoody’ego i Funkego
Authors: Kopytek Paweł
Published: December 2024

Kwestionariusz Aggression-Submission-Conventionalism opiera się na koncepcji autorytaryzmu Altemeyera. Przeprowadzono jego polską adaptację (ogólne n = 298) - sformułowane zostały polskie pozycje testowe, zbadana została struktura czynnikowa oraz związki podskal ze zmiennymi kryterialnymi. Testy hipotez zakończyły się częściowo pomyślnie. Struktura czynnikowa spełniła minimalne kryteria dopasowania jedynie po usunięciu niektórych pozycji testowych. Hipotezy dotyczące zmiennych kryterialnych zostały częściowo potwierdzone, jednak żadne wyniki nie były z nimi rażąco sprzeczne. Potwierdzenia trafności zbieżnej nie uzyskała podskala autorytarnej uległości - przyczyną były prawdopodobnie błędy metodologiczne. Wyciągnięte są wnioski, że teoria Altemeyera ma zastosowanie w polskim kontekście, jednak polska wersja kwestionariusza wymaga ulepszeń.
Skala Oceny Zaangażowania Rodzica (SOZR) – propozycja teoretyczna i psychometryczne opracowanie
Authors: Micał Mateusz R.
Published: December 2024

Wstęp. Celem badania było opracowanie i walidacja Skali Oceny Zaangażowania Rodzica (SOZR), eksperymentalnej wersji narzędzia mierzącego poziom zaangażowania rodzicielskiego matki i ojca, postrzeganego przez jego odbiorcę – ich dziecko. Oryginalność zaproponowanego podejścia polega na zwróceniu uwagi na perspektywę młodych ludzi oraz na zoperacjonalizowaniu konstruktu w odniesieniu do teorii funkcji rodzicielskich. Metoda: badania przeprowadzono techniką CAWI w grupie 145 młodych dorosłych w wieku 18–25 lat. Właściwości psychometryczne SOZR oszacowano stosując różne metody analizy rzetelności i trafności. Wyniki: przeprowadzona analiza czynnikowa ujawniła jednoczynnikową strukturę SOZR, składającą się z 10 pozycji, funkcjonującą w dwóch wersjach odpowiedzi – matka, ojciec. Wykazano zadowalającą współzmienność wyników SOZR z wynikami innych narzędzi oraz wysoką rzetelność pomiaru. Wnioski: badania pilotażowe potwierdziły zasadność przyjętej operacjonalizacji zaangażowania rodzicielskiego, jednak opracowanie ostatecznej wersji SOZR wymaga dalszych prac.
Plato, Republic Book II and Antiphon’s On Truth
Authors: Lea Luke
Published: December 2024

Scholars have long been aware of striking similarities between a crucial passage in Book II of Plato’s Republic and the longest papyrus fragment surviving from Antiphon’s On Truth. Previous scholarship has identified some views common to both texts but has not explained how these views hang together in a unified and coherent ethical outlook. A deeper investigation into these two texts turns up a blueprint for Greek immoralist arguments, a finding which should be of considerable interest to scholars of ancient Greek ethics and political philosophy. The paper argues that both texts include an argument whose demonstrandum is that it is by nature good or advantageous to commit injustice when one can do so undetected; that this argument in each case involves a set of background premises that constitute a blueprint for immoralist arguments in Classical Athens; and that the immoralist ethical theory of Republic II is an outline distilled from several more detailed theories, including the one belonging to On Truth.
China’s Dual Structure-Based Growth Accounting—Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of Introducing the Labor Employment Rate
Authors: Zhao Wen
Published: December 2024

The role of the dual structure in economic growth is often weakened by the use of neoclassical growth models, resulting in the defect of strong theoretical but weak empirical evidence. We take the labor employment rate as an abstract attribute of the dual stage and construct a growth accounting equation that can conduct unified growth accounting among economies at different stages of development and among different stages of development of the same economy. On this basis, we measured the potential contribution of increasing the labor employment rate to economic growth in the future. The results show that the elimination of the dual structure will continue to be an important source of China’s medium and long term economic growth.
The Growth Contribution of China’s Regional Coordinated Development Strategy—On the Dispute of Regional Policy Paths
Authors: Nian Meng , Zhang Haipeng , Wang Yao
Published: December 2024

Balancing macroeconomic growth with regional equilibrium development is essential for China’s pursuit of the modernization through regional coordinated development. Taking a macroeconomic output perspective and employing a counterfactual framework, this paper evaluates the economic growth effects of China’s “place-based” and “people-based” regional policies, and explores the future implementation effects and optimal combinations of these policies under different market environments. Given that “people-based” policy cannot address market failures in spatial dimensions, the essence of the academic debate over regional policy paths lies in different understandings of the relationship between government and markets.
New Production Relations Driven by New Quality Productive Forces: Trends, Challenges and Countermeasures
Authors: Liu Zhibiao
Published: December 2024

Under the wave of the fourth industrial revolution, the development of new quality productive forces represented by intelligent technology will shape the form, structure and nature of new production relations, such as the reduction of the coordination status of human-human relations and the increasing importance of the coordination of human-machine relations. There will be a fundamental revolution in ownership relations, the form of enterprise organization, the way in which they are distributed and the structure of management. The assumptions, logic, and paradigms of economics that are compatible with the first three industrial revolutions will encounter great challenges. To this end, it is necessary to comprehensively deepen the reform of the actual economic system and promptly adjust the capital system, industrial policy, employment and distribution policy, market policy, education policy, science and technology policy, and talent policy that are not suitable for the development of new quality productive forces.