bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hypertension and Cardiovascular Problems - An Outlook Associated with Adolescents’ Lifestyles
Authors: Fatma Hera , Srivastava Pratyaksha , Johri Parul , Rajput Manish Singh , Syed Shazia , Trivedi Mala
Published: July 2024

The outlook of present-day adolescents’ lifestyles is certainly the outcome of
unhealthy childhood. The consequences of it are leading adolescents to hypertension
and cardiovascular diseases. There are several contributing elements to the complicated
and varied conditions of hypertension. Hypertension is increasing consistently in
children and may persist into adulthood. Cardiovascular problems are heart-related
issues such as cardiac conditions, stroke, endocarditis, irregular heartbeat, and more.
Cardiovascular diseases are the main complications caused by hypertension. Weight
control, lowered blood pressure, enhanced emotional wellness, and a propensity for
more physical activity in maturity are all health advantages of an active lifestyle for
teenagers. The possibility to stratify cardiovascular disease risk is the main justification
for detecting high blood pressure in most children and adolescents in the future. The
studies have shown enough evidence of anatomical and functional alterations in the
cardiovascular system that signify early atherosclerosis in youth. According to clinical
research, numerous variables that contribute to hypertension interact with one another,
negatively impacting the cardiovascular system in people.
Due to vascular blockage, cardiovascular disorders can cause hemorrhagic or ischaemic
disorders in the heart, brain, and other sections affecting vascular tissue. Basic clinical
manifestations can no longer be utilized as a standard characteristic to assess
individuals who have acute coronary atherosclerosis, hypertension, and cardiovascular
disease. Due to arterial blockage, cardiovascular disorders can cause hemorrhagic or
ischemic conditions in the heart, brain and other vascularly connected tissues.
Teenagers' heavy consumption of alcohol and cigarettes, overweight or obese, diabetes,
hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and other risk factors are the primary cause of
cardiovascular disease in adults. Hypertension has a major negative impact on patients'
health, which is directly tied to the prevalence of cardiovascular disease. This paper
aims to emphasize the outcomes of an unhealthy adolescent lifestyle that consecutively
leads to lifestyle-associated problems, especially hypertension and cardiovascular issues. The studies help give a precise output of the analysis of what preventive
measures need to be taught to adolescents for a healthier and better future.
Polycystic Ovarian Disease Associated with Adolescent Lifestyles
Authors: Singh Sakshi , Nishad Vartika , Johri Parul , Pandey Ritesh , Trivedi Mala
Published: July 2024

Among women of reproductive age, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is
one of the most prevalent endocrinological diseases. It is a metabolic and endocrine
disorder in women that affects hormone levels. PCOS comes with many comorbidities,
which include obesity, which has been associated with an increased risk of
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic abnormalities, as well as a reduced
response to reproductive therapy such as laparoscopic ovarian diathermy,
gonadotropins, and clomiphene citrate. Genetic, dietary modification, lifestyle, and
obesity play an important role in causing PCOS in women. Women with PCOS are
more likely to have mood disorders than other women, including bipolar disorders,
depression, and anxiety, and worse quality-of-life ratings. Adolescent growth and wellbeing are significantly impacted by depression. Studies have shown that women with
PCOS are more likely to have increased carotid intima-media thickness and elevated
coronary artery calcium scores. Menstrual abnormalities, increased androgen
symptoms, and infertility are all improved by losing weight. Management of clinical
manifestations of PCOS includes oral contraceptives for menstrual irregularities and
hirsutism. Recent data suggest that proper diagnosis and management of PCOS are
essential to address patient concerns and prevent future metabolic, endocrine,
psychiatric, and cardiovascular complications.
Vaccination Program and Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance in Adolescence
Authors: Nandy Abhishek , Saeed Humaira , Singh Aditi
Published: July 2024

Millions of lives are saved annually thanks to vaccination, which is a
success story in global health and development. More than 20 deadly illnesses are
prevented by vaccines, allowing individuals of all ages to enjoy longer, healthier lives.
Currently, vaccinations stop 3.5-5 million fatalities every year from illnesses including
measles, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and influenza. Diseases that used to often
damage or kill infants, children, and adults have significantly decreased because of
vaccinations. Immunization offers protection not just against the disease but also
against any potentially harmful side effects or sequelae. A global danger to
development and health is antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Among the top 10
worldwide public health risks to humanity as per WHO, is AMR. Drug-resistant
infections are mostly brought on by the improper use and abuse of antibiotics. The
proliferation of bacteria, some of which may be resistant to antibiotic therapy, is
encouraged by a lack of clean water, proper sanitation, and effective infection
prevention and control. The economic burden of AMR is substantial. Long-term
disease not only increases the risk of mortality and incapacity but also lengthens
hospital stays, necessitates the use of more expensive medications, and puts a strain on
the finances of those affected. In this chapter, we discussed the vaccination programs
and adolescents' risk of antimicrobial resistance as one of the major future aspects to be
followed by parents of teenagers. Teenagers are the future of the world. Microbiota and
diseases have an impact on their emotions, thoughts, decisions, and interactions with
others and their environment.
Ascertaining Out-of-Pocket Costs of Dementia Care: Feasibility Study of a Web-Based Weekly Survey
Authors: Dawson Walter D , Mattek Nora , Gothard Sarah , Kaye Jeffrey , Lindauer Allison
Published: July 2024

Background

Caring for a family member living with dementia is costly. A major contributor to care demands, and therefore to the costs, are the behavioral symptoms of dementia. Here, we examine the feasibility of ascertaining costs related to caregiving from weekly web-based surveys collected during a telehealth-based behavioral intervention study—Support via Technology: Living and Learning with Advancing Alzheimer Disease.

Objective

This study aims to determine the feasibility and acceptability of using a web-based weekly survey to capture real-time data on out-of-pocket caregiving expenses and time commitments associated with dementia care. To examine relationships between behavioral symptoms, care partner reactivity, burden, and out-of-pocket dementia care costs.

Methods

Feasibility was measured by accrual, retention, and data completion by participating care partners. Behavioral symptoms, care partner reactivity, and burden were collected before and after the intervention from 13 care partners. Weekly web-based surveys queried Support via Technology: Living and Learning with Advancing Alzheimer Disease care partners about their out-of-pocket costs associated with care-related activities. The surveys included questions on out-of-pocket costs care partners incurred from hospitalizations and emergency department use, primary care provider visits, use of paid in-home care or respite services, use of prescription medications, and use of over-the-counter medications. The surveys also queried the amount of time care partners devoted to these specific care–related activities.

Results

Out-of-pocket costs of dementia care were collected via a web-based weekly survey for up to 18 months. In-home assistance was the most frequently reported type of out-of-pocket care expense and the costliest. care partners who paid for in-home assistance or respite reported more behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia behaviors, higher reactivity, and higher burden than those who did not.

Conclusions

This novel web-based weekly survey–based approach offers lessons for designing and implementing future cost-focused studies and care partner–supportive telehealth-based interventions for Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD). The results correspond with the existing understanding of ADRD in that high family-related out-of-pocket costs are a typical part of the caregiving experience, and those costs likely increase with dementia severity. The results may also offer potential insights to health systems and policy makers as they seek to implement telehealth-based and related interventions that seek to better support people living with ADRD and their family care partners.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04335110; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04335110
Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) Towards Enterococcus faecalis: A Preliminary Research to the Alternative of Root Canal Irrigant of Primary Teeth
Authors: Bachtiar Zulfi Amalia , Samad Luthfiani , Manurung Supredo Putratama
Published: July 2024

Enterococcus faecalis is a notable pathogen found in the root canals of primary teeth with endodontic infections, often resistant to conventional root canal irrigation solutions, leading to treatment failure. Torch ginger or kecombrang (Etlingera elatior), a spice plant, is reported to contain bioactive compounds with antibacterial properties. This study investigates the antibacterial efficacy of ethanolic extract of torch ginger against Enterococcus faecalis, evaluating its potential as an alternative irrigant based on minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), and effective concentration. Samples included Enterococcus faecalis ATCC® 29212™ and 70% ethanol extract of torch ginger, tested in eight concentrations (80%, 75%, 65%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 6.25%, and 3.125%) obtained through maceration, alongside two control groups (NaOCl and saline). The Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method was employed to determine MIC, while the streaking method from MIC testing identified MBC. Data analysis for MIC and MBC values was conducted using the One-Way ANOVA parametric test (p < 0.05). Torch ginger extract demonstrated antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis, with inhibition observed at a minimum concentration of 3.125% with average inhibition zone diameter of 9.63 ± 0.25 mm and reaching up to 80% concentration with average inhibition zone diameter of 15.03 ± 0.21 mm. The MIC was established at 3.125%, and the MBC among the tested concentrations was 80%. The study concludes that the ethanolic extract of torch ginger shows significant antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis. An 80% concentration is identified as the most effective for inhibiting and killing the pathogen, suggesting its potential as an alternative root canal irrigant of primary teeth.
Red blood cell filterability measurement in the diagnosis of hereditary spherocytosis
Authors: Prudinnik D. S. , Koleva L. D. , Bovt E. A. , Kushnir N. S. , Suvorova A. S. , Dolgikh I. A. , Shakhidjanov S. S. , Vitvitsky V. M. , Ataullakhanov F. I. , Sinauridze E. I. , Plyasunova S. A. , Smetanina N. S.
Published: July 2024

The differential diagnosis of hereditary spherocytosis is a great challenge because of the similar clinical and laboratory signs it shares with other hereditary hemolytic anemias as well as due to the limited availability of molecular genetic testing. The development of easy-to-perform laboratory tests for the differential diagnosis of hereditary hemolytic anemias remains as relevant as ever. Here, a method of measuring red blood cell filterability for the diagnosis of hereditary spherocytosis is proposed for the first time. The aim of our study was to compare red blood cell filterability measurement with other diagnostic tests for hereditary spherocytosis as well as to assess its specificity and sensitivity. We included 30 patients (18 girls and 12 boys, with the median age of 8.6 years) with hereditary spherocytosis and 15 patients (9 girls and 6 boys, with the median age of 10 years) with other hereditary hemolytic anemias (pyruvate kinase deficiency (n = 14) and stomatocytosis (n = 1)). The diagnostic work-up for hereditary hemolytic anemia included a complete blood count test using an automated hematology analyzer, an osmotic resistance analysis before and after 24 hours of incubation at 37°С, erythrocytometry with sphericity index calculation, EMA test (eosin-5-maleimide binding assay) and red blood cell filterability measurement using artificial filters with cylindrical pores 3-5 μm in diameter. The study was approved by the Independent Ethics Committee and the Scientific Council of the Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology. The parents of all of the enrolled children signed a voluntary informed consent form for peripheral blood collection and diagnostic testing. In all the cases of hereditary spherocytosis diagnosed in accordance with the relevant clinical recommendations, red blood cell filterability was very low (0–0.31 units). It was higher only in 3 instances, reaching 0.47, 0.64 and 0.82 units, but in two of these cases there were no genetic data available, and the remaining patient was found to harbor the SPTA1 c.433999C>T mutation which was characterized both as spherocytosis and elliptocytosis. Red blood cell filterability in the group of the patients with other hemolytic anemias equalled 0.55 to 0.86 units (with the median of 0.77 units). The sensitivity of the RBC filterability measurement method in diagnosing hereditary spherocytosis was 93% (with 100% specificity), while the EMA test had a sensitivity of 89% and specificity of 95%. Our comparative study showed that red blood cell filterability measurement and the EMA test have similar sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing hereditary spherocytosis but the former is much cheaper and easier to perform since it does not require expensive equipment and can be carried out at any laboratory.
Extracorporeal photopheresis for the treatment of graft-versus-host disease after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Authors: Kumukova I. B. , Kurnikova E. E. , Trakhtman P. E.
Published: July 2024

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is one of the main complications of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. A large number of patients do not respond to corticosteroid therapy and require alternative treatment options. Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) is an empirically developed cell therapy that has proven effective in the treatment of both acute and chronic GVHD. Because ECP is safe to use and has few serious side effects, its application in the management of GVHD is very attractive. The purpose of this paper is to present a literature review on the use of ECP for the treatment of GVHD.
Endoscopic criteria for colonic mucosal damage in children with suspected acute graft-versus-host disease after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Authors: Shubina T. S. , Balashov D. N. , Lokhmatov M. M. , Zakharov I. V. , Abramov D. S. , Akhaladze D. G.
Published: July 2024

Today, results of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) are very encouraging but nevertheless, 25–75% of patients still develop complications, and mortality rates reach as high as 10–19%. Two major complications of allo-HSCT are graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and viral infections. The diagnosis of intestinal GVHD remains a challenge. Incorrect interpretation of gastrointestinal lesions may lead to grave consequences. The development of endoscopic criteria for GVHD is a major focal point in foreign literature. In our study, we included 33 patients aged 1–17 years with signs of enterocolitis and suspected isolated intestinal GVHD who had received allo-HSCT at the Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology of Ministry of Healthcare of Russia between 2020 and 2023. The study was approved by the Independent Ethics Committee and the Scientific Council of the Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology of Ministry of Healthcare of Russia. All the patients underwent white-light colonoscopy with i-scan and, if necessary, chromoendoscopy; as well as colonic mucosal biopsy for further histopathological evaluation and intestinal infection testing. Statistical analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS Statistics 23 software. Viruses were identified in the colonic mucosal samples of 84.8% of the patients. The most common pathogens were: HHV-6 (in 50% of the cases), norovirus (46.4%) and adenovirus (35.7%). The high incidence of colonic viral infections in the children with GVHD is likely the result of virus reactivation during intensive immunosuppressive therapy following allo-HSCT. In 78.8% of the study patients, the colonic mucosa had orange-peel appearance, which led us to consider such mucosal changes to be the main criterion for the endoscopic diagnosis of GVHD in children after allo-HSCT, regardless of the presence or absence of viral infections. Our study demonstrated a fairly high effectiveness of the chromoendoscopy advanced imaging technology. Further research on ways to improve methods for GVHD differential diagnosis is required.
I AM Affirmation
Authors: Chatman Michelle C.
Published: July 2024

Michelle C. Chatman's (University of District Columbia) I AM Affirmation is a soulful meditation that invites listeners to be present, stay grounded, claim protection, and acknowledge their inherent value in a troubled world.
CONTINUIDADE TEÓRICA NO DIREITO INTERNACIONAL
Authors: Barreto Júnior Williem da Silva , De Cademartori Sérgio Urquhart , De Miranda José Alberto Antunes
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo estabelecer uma correlação entre as obras de Francisco de Vitoria e Luigi Ferrajoli, nas temáticas da soberania e do direito internacional. Inicialmente, são apresentadas as ideias vitorianas, a partir da leitura do clássico relectiones. Em seguida, discorre-se acerca da crítica ferrajoliana ao modelo de soberanias atualmente predominante no mundo, bem como sobre a proposta garantista de reconfiguração do direito internacional. Conclui-se: a) pela proximidade teórica entre Vitoria e Ferrajoli, apesar do abismo temporal existente entre eles; e b) pela necessidade de reformulação do direito internacional hodierno, sob a pena de a humanidade suportar prejuízos irreversíveis. Utiliza-se, para tanto, o método comparativo, associado à técnica bibliográfica, com pesquisas realizadas em livros e artigos científicos prestigiados pela comunidade acadêmica.
A rare incidence of cerebral venous thrombosis in a case of immune thrombocytopenia on eltrombopag
Authors: Mishra Kundan , Barki Satish , Sreen Amit , Saravagi Ganesh , Kumar Suman
Published: July 2024

Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) typically presents with mucocutaneous bleeding. Splenectomy, rituximab, and thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs) are the recommended second-line therapy. Eltrombopag is one of the TPO-RAs used for the treatment of steroid-refractory ITP, with a response rate of 70–80%. Though rare, yet various cases of venous thromboembolism have been reported from clinical trials as well as real-world studies. We present a case of ITP that was refractory to corticosteroid and second-line drugs; however, it responded to eltrombopag. While having a complete response on eltrombopag, the patient developed Cerebral Venous Thrombosis.
Direct and indirect assistance and motivation: How do they affect learning handstand skills?
Authors: Jasman Niningnawati , Syahara Sayuti , Syahrastani  , Padli  , Setiawan Yogi
Published: July 2024

Background Problems: The level of skills at this time is optimally needed, especially for students because it can be a selling point for them, but the skills of these students are still very underestimated because there has been no innovation to find out the skill level of current students. Research Objectives: The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of direct and indirect assistance and learning motivation on handstand skills. Methods: This research model is a quasi-experiment with a factorial design with 2 x 2 levels. The population of this study was 106 people, and the sample size was 40 people using the ordinally mathematical pairing technique. Collecting data on learning motivation using a questionnaire and handstand skills using a handstand skills test. Data were analysed using a two-way ANOVA at a significance level of α = 0.05 and the Shapiro-Wilk Sig normality test > 0.05. Furthermore, because no interaction was found between assistance with motivation and handstand skills, the Tukey test was not carried out. Findings and Results: The results of the data analysis show: (i) Overall, there is no difference in the influence of assisted handstand skills; (ii) There is no interaction between assistance and learning motivation on handstand skills; and (iii) Directly assisted handstand skills are no better than indirect assistance in learning. high learning motivation group, (iv) Indirect assistance handstand skills were better compared to direct assistance in the low learning motivation group. Conclusion: These findings are important because they provide information about handstand skills in the form of assistance that may be useful for teachers and students in improving handstand skills. This research shows that there is no significant difference between direct and indirect assistance in improving handstand skills. The recommendation for future research is to expand the sample and consider individual factors among students.
A GUI-BASED DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR EIT USING TWO CURRENT INJECTION METHODS
Authors: Zarkasi Ahmad , Hananda Putra Muhammad Fauzan , Natalisanto Adrianus Inu , Nurhanafi Kholis , Hidayatullah Muhammad , Kusmiran Amirin , Nuraidha Amalia C
Published: July 2024

The current injection method played an essential role in the data quality of impedance measurement using the electrical impedance tomography (EIT) technique. Previous studies have largely utilized only a single current injection method with limited interface access, which restricts the effectiveness of EIT systems. In this paper, a graphical user interface (GUI)-based data acquisition system was designed to improve user interaction and optimize the control system. The system was equipped with multiple current injection methods, allowing researchers to choose which method to use in the measurement process. The designed hardware comprises a V-to-I converter circuit, multiplexer, electrodes, peak detector, and filter circuit. Testing results indicate that the V to I converter circuit has an average peak difference between voltage and current of 4.86% and an average error of 0.69% in the peak detector circuit. The multiplexer circuit switches quickly and consistently, while the filter circuit remains stable at the 50 kHz frequency used in this study. These results demonstrate that the designed circuits perform adequately and effectively, ensuring reliable and accurate measurements.  Additionally, the data acquisition software, presented as a GUI, effectively facilitates the selection of current injection methods and the display of boundary data simulation (BDS) on the object. This is demonstrated by the spatial inhomogeneity patterns visible through BDS in both the adjacent and opposite methods
Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills in Junior High School Students through the RADEC Learning Model on Vibration Material
Authors: Fatikhin Achmad Choirul , Budiyanto Mohammad , Qosyim Ahmad
Published: July 2024

In the rapidly evolving contemporary era, countries globally, including Indonesia, are compelled to adapt, with the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) highlighting the crucial role of Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication (the 4Cs) for student success in the 21st century, yet traditional teacher-led learning often overlooks critical thinking skill development, contributing to low proficiency levels evident in assessments like the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). This study aims to describe the implementation of the Read, Answer, Discuss, Explain, and Create (RADEC) model on critical thinking skills in vibrations. The research design employed is descriptive through a one-group pretest-posttest design. The subjects of this study were 34 students in class VIII-A at SMP Negeri 54 Surabaya during the even semester of the academic year 2023/2024. Data collection techniques involved observation, tests, and questionnaires. Research instruments included learning implementation observation sheets, critical thinking skills tests, and student response questionnaires. The test results were analyzed using N-Gain and paired t-tests. The study's findings revealed that implementing the RADEC learning model on vibrations met the criteria very well, with a mode fully implemented. The student's critical thinking skills improved by an N-Gain analysis result of 0.38 and a paired t-test result of 0.000. The students also highly accepted the learning process using the RADEC model in the topic of vibrations, with 86% of statements strongly agreeing. Based on the description above, implementing the RADEC model can enhance students' critical thinking skills regarding vibrations.
Development of a Comic System for Human Digestive Education to Improve Critical Thinking Abilities
Authors: Pangesti Yuli Dwi , Andriani Aldina Eka
Published: July 2024

The use of technology-based learning media in stories and pictures has not been optimally used by teachers, which causes students' critical thinking skills to be low. This study aims to describe the development design and test the feasibility and effectiveness of Education Comic for the human digestive system to improve the critical thinking skills of SDN Patemon 02 Semarang grade V students. This type of research is research and development (R&D) with the ADDIE model. The stages of ADDIE are as follows: (1) Analyze, (2) Design, (3) Development, (4) Implementation, (5) Evaluation. Data collection techniques used were Test (pretest and post-test) and Non-test (interview, observation, questionnaire, and document data). The research subjects were 20 students in SDN Patemon 02 Semarang class V. The data analysis technique uses normality, t-tests, and N-gain tests. The study results show that (1) The development design of the educational comic uses the Adobe Photoshop CS3 application and Clip Studio Paint with components consisting of a cover, character introduction, reading instructions, materials, and evaluation. (2) The feasibility results of education comics from material experts with 90% of the category are very feasible, media experts are 90% of the category very feasible with the results of the questionnaire responses of students and teachers of 98.56%, 90.55%, and 96.67% respectively with the category of very feasible. (3) the effectiveness of the Education comic is shown from the t-test results obtained a significance value of 0.00, which means <0.05, then the hypothesis is accepted. The improvement in critical thinking skills is shown from the results of the N-gain test of 77.64% with the high category. The conclusion of this study shows that the Human Digestive System Education Comic has been successfully developed, feasible, and effective in improving the critical thinking skills of grade V students of SDN Patemon 02 Semarang.
A METAPLASIA ESCAMOSA EM DPOC : UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Ambrozewicz Isabella Vieira Laporte , Pasquini Daniela Sasso , santana sofia garcia , Abilhoa Rafaella , Malaquias Mineia Alessandra Scaranello
Published: July 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: A Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC) é a limitação ampla do fluxo aéreo. Sendo irreversível e progressiva, a doença é associada a uma resposta inflamatória anormal dos pulmões a fat
TRANSPLANTE SIMULTÂNEO DE PÂNCREAS, RIM E DE ILHOTAS EM PACIENTES RENAIS COM DIABETES TIPO 1
Authors: Nascimento Bruna Manca do
Published: July 2024

Introdução: O diabetes mellitus tipo 1 (DM1) é uma patologia autoimune caracterizada por deficiência absoluta de insulina que, a longo prazo, pode levar à doença renal terminal (DRT). Para pacientes c
METASTASECTOMIA PULMONAR NO TRATAMENTO DO CÂNCER COLORRETAL: PROGNÓSTICO E SOBREVIDA
Authors: Nascimento Bruna Manca do
Published: July 2024

Introdução: Metastasectomia é a retirada cirúrgica de uma ou mais metástases decorrentes de um câncer primário, sendo considerado em casos de longo intervalo de tempo livre da doença e na vigência de
ABORDAGENS CIRÚRGICAS PARA A DOENÇA DE HIRSCHSPRUNG: UMA ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA DAS TÉCNICAS DE PULL-THOUGHT
Authors: Ferreira Igor Macedo , Silva Liliane Silveira da , Silva Guilherme Henrique Do Nascimento , Sales Giselle Victória Alves , Souza Larissa Dantas
Published: July 2024

A Doença de Hirschsprung (DH) ocorre em aproximadamente 1:5.000 nascidos vivos, sendo mais comum no sexo masculino. Essa patologia é caracterizada por uma malformação congênita que afeta a motilidade
Procedure for Determining Root Canal Length in Endodontics: A Mathematical Approach
Authors: Dott Edward Shahine
Published: July 2024

Intraoral and extraoral radiographic investigations play a fundamental role in all dental disciplines. For endodontic treatment it is necessary, in addition to measuring with apex locators, also various radiographs in the preoperative, operative, and final control phase. Even in surgical practice, and especially in implantology, the radiographic investigation remains essential to limit errors or complications. The mathematical approach for the determination of the length of work in endodontics is a simple and costless procedure. This work intends to expose the reasons why it should, in certain cases, be taken into consideration.
Analyzing the link between emotional intelligence, education level, and quality of life in women of reproductive age
Authors: Thapa Pramila Pudasaini , Thapa Anjana , Ekrem Ebru Cirban , Bista Anita Thapa , Lamichhane Nabin , Adamopoulos Ioannis Pantelis
Published: July 2024

Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) and quality of life (QoL) are critical aspects of women’s health that have received limited attention in previous studies. Most research on EI has focused on business leadership, while QoL studies have predominantly revolved around diseases. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining the relationship between EI, education level, and QoL among women in the reproductive health age group.

Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted, involving a total sample of N = 104 participants. Self-administered questionnaires designed and validated for EI and QoL assessment, were employed. The study utilized structured instruments, such as the SF-12 questionnaire, known for their reliability. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and one-way ANOVA tests.

Results: The findings revealed that there is a moderate correlation between EI and QoL among the studied population. However, this relationship did not attain statistical significance. On the other hand, education level demonstrated a positive association with EI but did not exert a significant influence on QoL in this particular study.

Conclusion: In conclusion, while EI did not exhibit a strong direct relationship with QoL, it remains a crucial skill for enhancing women’s well-being. Also, education level plays a role in increasing EI, as it is a skill that can be learned and developed. Hence, interventions focusing on enhancing EI could potentially improve QoL among women. Further research and targeted interventions are recommended to empower women to experience a better QoL and overall well-being.
Adapting the science teaching efficacy beliefs instrument to assess engineering teaching efficacy beliefs of pre-service elementary teachers: Rasch model and confirmatory factor analysis
Authors: Yesilyurt Ezgi , Kaya Erdogan , Deniz Hasan
Published: July 2024

Background: The next generation science standards (NGSS) (NGSS Lead States, 2013) place a particular emphasis on the integration of engineering into the science curriculum. Consequently, the NGSS calls on teachers to engage students in engineering practices to facilitate their experience with the engineering design process similar to engineers and develop a more contemporary view of engineering as a discipline. Since engineering education research in K-12 is still in its infancy, there is limited empirical evidence related to how teachers integrate engineering concepts into their classrooms. To assess the quality of teachers’ engineering teaching practices, teaching self-efficacy can be used as an indicator of their instructional practices because teaching efficacy beliefs are often associated with greater use of student-oriented instructional practices, increased teacher effort, and other positive instructional behaviors.
 Purpose: The main aim of this study was to validate an engineering teaching efficacy beliefs instrument (ETEBI) to measure pre-service elementary teachers’ engineering teaching efficacy beliefs.
 Design/method: The science teaching efficacy beliefs instrument version B was modified to develop the ETEBI. The instrument was administered to 561 pre-service elementary teachers. A Rasch model analysis and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted on the data obtained from 561 pre-service elementary teachers to provide evidence supporting the validity of the instrument.
 Results: The Rasch model and CFA suggested a two-factor solution: personal engineering teaching efficacy and engineering teaching outcome expectancy. Also, Cronbach’s coefficient alphas for each subscale were measured to assess the internal consistency of the subscales. Based on the analyses, the study provided evidence supporting the reliability and validity of the ETEBI to assess pre-service elementary teachers’ engineering teaching efficacy.
 Conclusions: The ETEBI can be confidently utilized to assess pre-service elementary teachers’ engineering teaching efficacy beliefs. It is effective in gauging the current status of their beliefs and/or determining changes in their beliefs as a result of any teacher training and professional development effort.
Comparison of Corporate Sustainable Performance of Deposit Money Banks with Entropy-Topsis Method
Authors: Sezal Levent
Published: July 2024

Banks are the building blocks of the economic system and are of great importance in achieving sustainable development. Banks are expected to integrate sustainability into their corporate strategies, respect the environment, contribute to society at a higher level and emphasize transparency in their relations with stakeholders. The study aims to analyze the corporate sustainability performance of conventional banks operating in Turkiye. In this context, the corporate sustainability performance of 5 deposit banks operating in Turkiye is categorized according to 14 indicators within the scope of environmental, social and economic dimensions. Since the importance levels of each indicator used in the research may be different, firstly, the importance weights of the 14 indicators were calculated by entropy method, which is one of the objective weighting methods. Then, the corporate sustainability performance of the banks was obtained using the Topsis method, which is one of the multi-criteria decision-making methods. The Topsis method showed that İşbank has the best corporate sustainability performance among the five banks subject to the study.
Yeni Devletin İnşası ve Sonrasında Türkiye’nin Bağımsızlık ve Demokrasi Sorunsalı
Authors: Çakır Selim
Published: July 2024

Yeni devletin inşası Mustafa Kemal’in 19 Mayıs 1919’da Samsun’a ayak basması ile başlamıştır. Çeşitli kongreler düzenlenmiş ve Türk bağımsızlık savaşı sonrası yeni devlet kurulmuştur. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’ün ölümüne kadar geçen sürede sayısız devrimler yapılmış ve demokratikleşme adımları atılmıştır. Bu dönemde cumhuriyet tarihimizin ilk muhalefet partisi olan Terakkiperver Cumhuriyet Fırkası (TCF) kurulmuştur. Ancak başarısız olunmuştur. Daha sonra kurulan Serbest Cumhuriyet Fırkası (SCF)deneyimi de başarısızlıkla sonuçlanmıştır. Mustafa Kemal, ülkenin her alanda kalkınmasına ve bağımsızlığına büyük önem vermiştir. Demokrasi ise tüm bunlar yerleştikten sonra hayata geçirilmelidir. İkinci Dünya Savaşı’ndan sonra demokratikleşme adına yapılan politikalar neticesinde Türkiye, kuruluş felsefesinden ödünler vermiştir. Amerika Birleşik Devletleri (ABD) ile yapılan ikili anlaşmalar sonrasında Türkiye, “Yeni Dünya Düzeni” içerisindeki yerini almıştır. Atatürk’ün ölümüne kadar olan süreç ile Atatürk’ün ölümünden sonra yaşanan gelişmeleri ele almak bu çalışmanın amacı içerisindedir. Yine bu iki dönem arasında ekonomi, siyaset-toplum, eğitim, tarım-sanayi ve dış politika alanında yaşanan gelişmeleri tam bağımsızlık, anti-emperyalizm ve demokrasi açısından değerlendirerek alana katkı sağlamak istenilmiştir. Bu çalışma, 1919-1938 yılları ile 1938-1950 yılları arasında yaşanan gelişmeleri kapsamaktadır. Bu dönem içerisinde yaşanan siyasal politikalar, ekonomi politikaları, eğitim politikaları tarım-sanayi politikaları, dış politikada yaşanan bazı gelişmeler değerlendirilmiş ve bu iki dönem bağımsızlık ve demokratikleşme açısından karşılaştırılmıştır.
Modarres-e Reḍavi’s Edition of Anvari’s divān: A Critical Assessment
Authors: Brotto Giacomo
Published: July 2024

The aim of this paper is two-folded: 1) to discuss Modarres-e Reḍavi’s edition of Anvari’s divān in order to show that this edition, although still very valuable, should be used cautiously: even for non-philological, literary-oriented studies manuscripts should be checked. These should include not only the newly-discovered codices, not used by the editor, but also the manuscripts he used, which must be double-checked; 2) to give a solid starting point to any scholar attempting to investigate Anvari’s divān from a philological perspective, by showing in which areas Modarres-e Reḍavi’s edition is lacking and to what extent.
«Il racconto rimase così, appeso alle labbra»: il finale del Farhād va Širin di Vaḥši Bāfqi
Authors: Donnini Piero
Published: July 2024

For centuries, the maṯnavi Farhād va Širin by Vaḥši Bāfqi (d. 1583‑84 AD) has been read in the light of the idea, credited by most taḏkerẹ authors, that it was an unfinished poem. Mir Taqi od-Din Kāšāni, who authored the taḏkerẹ Xolāṣat ol-ašʿār va zobdat ol-afkār between the second half of the sixteenth century and the early years of the seventeenth, was of a different mind. The quality of the mise en page of text, illuminations and illustrations of some manuscripts of Vaḥši’s Farhād va Širin, in this case the copy from The Berenson Collection at I Tatti, raises the idea that the poem was regarded as concluded. There is, indeed, a stark contrast between the claims made by taḏkerẹ authors and luxury copies of the maṯnavi that reached us. A close reading of the poem, and in particular of its concluding section, supports the thesis that Vaḥši brought his maṯnavi to an end.
The Fire of India
Poetics, Translation and Imitation in the Indian mas̲navīs of ʿĀqil Khān ‘Rāzī’
Authors: Baptiste Victor
Published: July 2024

ʿĀqil Khān ‘Rāzī’ (c. 1026-1108 AH, c. 1617-1696 AD) is a seventeenth-century Indo-Persian poet, historian and statesman who authored a dīvān, some mystical treatises, a historical chronicle and a number of mas̲navīs. This paper focuses on two of his mas̲navīs, Mihr-u māh (1065 AH, 1654/55 AD) and Shamʿ-u parvāna (1064 AH, 1658/59 AD), which are adaptations/translations in Persian of two Neo-Indo-Aryan narrative poems written in Awadhī during the sixteenth century. The aim is to understand how ʿĀqil Khān adapted/translated these two South Asian texts in Persian. In order to achieve this objective, this study concentrates on the imagery of fire in the prologues and in the conclusions of the compositions. The intertextual elements are analysed, unveiling the literary process devised by ʿĀqil Khān ‘Rāzī’ to compose a complex layered text that could be enjoyed by the multilingual readership of seventeenth-century South Asia.
Asymmetry in the Acquisition of Directed Motion Constructions in L2 Vietnamese
A Comparative Study of Chinese and Korean Learners
Authors: Phan Trang , Basciano Bianca , Chu Lan
Published: July 2024

This paper offers a comparative overview of the expression of directed motion constructions in Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean, and explores the acquisition of these constructions by L1 Korean and L1 Chinese learners of Vietnamese, with a focus on the role of typological factors and language-specific morpho-syntactic properties in the acquisition process. This investigation not only provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by learners of L2 Vietnamese from diverse linguistic backgrounds but also enriches our understanding of the typology of motion events.
Old ‘Women’ on the Stage
Actorship and the Aging Body in the Works of Enchi Fumiko
Authors: Moro Daniela
Published: July 2024

Enchi Fumiko’s literature has frequently faced the topic of ageing, especially focused on the bodily decay from the point of view of disease or loss of beauty and femininity and often in reference to the double standard adopted for female and male bodies. In this paper, focusing mainly on the novel Komachi hensō (1965) and the short story “Futaomote” (1959), I analyse how in Enchi’s works the figure of the actress and the one of the onnagata actor perceive the process of ageing vis-à-vis their gender and sexuality. The onnagata and the actress experience a real loss of identity when facing age, since the success they have lived has almost been based on the charm of their figure on the stage. In this paper I analyse how the protagonists cope with the reality of ageing, comparing their reaction with regard to their gender and sexuality. By looking from a peculiar perspective the idea of the ‘female’ decaying body, I aim at giving a further contribution to the already rich scholarship on the vision of ageing in Enchi’s literature. Moreover, I aim to demonstrate that the foundational elements of Enchi’s series of works, known as rōjomono or ‘works on old women’, typically believed to have originated in the 1970s, were in fact established as early as the late 1950s.
Kanser Taraması Algı Ölçeğinin Türkçeye Uyarlanması: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: Bozkurt Arif , Yılmaz Medine
Published: July 2024

Amaç: Kanser Taraması Algı Ölçeği’nin Türk dili ve kültürüne uyarlanması, geçerlilik ve güvenirlik çalışmasının yapılmasıdır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Metodolojik tipteki bu çalışma bir aile sağlığı merkezine başvuran 18 yaş üstü 301 birey ile yürütülmüştür. Veriler, görüşme formu ve Kanser Taraması Algı Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. Veriler SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) 26.0 ve SPSS AMOS 24.0 programlarında analiz edilmiştir. Doğrulayıcı ve açımlayıcı faktör analizleri uygulanmıştır.
Bulgular: Yapı geçerliliği için Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin değeri 0.893 ve Kanser Taraması Algı Ölçeği’nin anlamlılık derecesi p<0.0001’dir. Uyum indeksleri CMIN/df=2.674, RMSEA=0.075, SRMR=0.072, CFI=0.923, NFI=0.883, GFI=0.835’dir. Maddelere ait tüm yol katsayıları istatistiksel olarak anlamlıdır (p<0.001). Toplam öz değeri 1’in üzerinde olan beş boyutun açıkladığı toplam varyans %70.7'dir. En yüksek madde faktör yükü 0.958, en düşük madde faktör yükü ise 0.409’dur. Ölçek alt boyutlarının Cronbach Alpha değerleri sırasıyla Algılanan Engeller 0.90, Algılanan Şiddet 0.88, Algılanan Duyarlılık 0.94, Algılanan Faydalar 0.94, Harekete Geçme İpuçları alt boyutu için 0.63’tür.
Sonuç: Kanser Taraması Algı Ölçeği Türk dili ve kültürüne uygun, geçerli ve güvenilir olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Ölçek ülkemizde kanser tarama programlarıyla ilgili bireylerin algı ve tutumlarının ölçülmesinde kullanılabilecek bir ölçüm aracıdır.
Yaşlılarda Teknoloji Kullanım Becerileri ve Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Düzeyinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Saçıkara Zeynep , Duran Gizem , Cingil Dilek
Published: July 2024

Amaç: Araştırmada yaşlıların teknoloji kullanım becerileri ve sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeylerinin belirlenmiş ve sosyodemografik özellikleriyle ilişkisi incelenmiştir.
Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı-ilişki arayıcı türde araştırmada; evren Konya il merkezinde yer alan farklı sosyodemografik yapılara sahip üç emekliler lokalidir. Veriler “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” ve “Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Ölçeği (SOYÖ)” ile yüz yüze görüşme tekniği kullanılarak Mayıs-Ağustos 2023 tarihleri arasında 330 yaşlıdan toplanmıştır.
Bulgular: Sağlık okuryazarlığının belirleyicileri arasında model 1’ e göre yaş, emekliler lokalinin olduğu bölge, cinsiyet, medeni durum, öğrenim durumu, gelir durumu ve evde biriyle yaşama durumu bulunmuştur. Model 2’ e göre teknoloji kullanımına yönelik olarak merak ettiği bir konuyla ilgili internette arama yapabilme, telefondan video/fotoğraf kaydedip paylaşabilme, internet üzerinden sesli ve yazılı görüşme yapabilme, merkezi hekim randevu sistemi üzerinden randevu oluşturabilme, dijital sağlık uygulamalarını kullanabilme, teknolojik aletleri karmaşık bulma ve fiziksel zararı olduğunu düşünme yer almıştır (p<0.001).
Sonuç: Yaşlıların teknoloji kullanım becerilerinin ve sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeylerinin yeterli düzeyde olmadığı bulunmuştur.
Efficacy and Working Mechanisms of a Go/No-Go Task-Based Inhibition Training in Smoking: A Randomized-Controlled Trial
Authors: Motka Franziska , Wittekind Charlotte
Published: July 2024

Objective: Deficits in inhibitory control are an important factor in tobacco dependence. Inhibitory control training, having individuals repeatedly withhold prepotent responses to general or substance-related stimuli, has been shown as a promising intervention to reduce problematic substance use. Method: This preregistered randomized-controlled trial tested the efficacy of Go/No-Go task-based inhibitory control training on tobacco use and craving in adult individuals who smoke. Furthermore, the study aimed to better understand potential working mechanisms. Participants (N=122) were randomized to 28 sessions of smoking-specific Go/No-Go, general Go/No-Go, Sham training, or a Waitlist control condition. Multilevel models estimated group×time interactions on clinical outcomes (i.e., daily cigarettes, carbon monoxide levels, tobacco dependence, and craving) at post-intervention and 3-month follow-up. Results: Go/No-Go training significantly reduced tobacco dependence and craving post-intervention compared to both control conditions. No effects were found on daily cigarette consumption or carbon monoxide levels, and the significant differences were no longer evident at the 3-month follow-up. No working mechanism for clinical outcome improvements was identified. Conclusions: In line with previous research, the smoking-specific Go/No-Go training did not outperform the general Go/No-Go training. In light of the evidence indicating the efficacy of Go/No-Go training in smoking, future research should address its long-term effects, and underlying working mechanisms, and investigate its efficacy as an add-on in smoking cessation.