bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Az idősotthonban lakó 80–90 éves korosztály állóképességi mutatói
Authors: Orosz Eszter , Vámosné Fazekas Anita
Published: December 2024

Az aerob állóképesség meghatározza a test oxigénszállításának gyorsaságát és hatékonyságát, ebből adódóan az egyén mindennapjait. Oxigén hiányában romlik a szövetek tápanyagellátása, a szervezet regenerálódóképessége és adaptációja. A mozgásszegény életmód jelentős befolyással bír az öregedés ütemére, ezáltal az időskori életminőségre. A kutatás Miskolcon az Árpádházi Szent Erzsébet Szeretetotthonban, a Napház Gondozó Centrumban és a Gesztenyéskerti Idősek Otthonában történt 2023. október és december közötti időszakban. A 80–90 éves korosztályból kerültek be a vizsgálati személyek, összesen 40 fő. Jelen vizsgálat célkitűzése az otthonban élő idősek állóképességi mutatóinak vizsgálata, funkcionális tesztek segítségével, valamint az önállóság-függőség mértékének megállapítása FIM-motoros skálával. Az általános állapotfelmérésre pedig EMS-kérdőívet használtunk. A felmért idősek közel mindegyikénél volt olyan alapbetegség, ami a mozgató szervrendszert, a szív-ér rendszert vagy a légzőrendszert érinti, ezáltal pedig az állóképességet rontja. Minden második résztvevőnél csökkent izomerőt, minden harmadik páciensnél pedig egyensúlyi- és koordinációs problémát mutattak a vizsgálatok. A vizsgált személyek negyedénél figyelhető meg nagyobb fokú függőség az önellátó tevékenységek kapcsán.
Engaging in Environmental Governance in China: Self-Perceptions of Environmental Groups
Authors:   Department of Public Administration, National Chengchi University, Wenshan District, Taipei City 116011, Taiwan.  Email: nataliew@g.nccu.edu.tw, Wong Natalie Wai-Man , Lin Yanmei ,   Vermont Law School, 164 Chelsea St, South Royalton, VT 05068, United States  Email: ylin@vermontlaw.edu
Published: December 2024

The Chinese government issued the Guiding Opinions on Building a Modern Environmental Governance System in 2020 reaffirming the importance of NGOs' participation in the country’s environmental governance. This study explores the comparative advantages among different environmental NGOs (ENGOs) and investigates how they engaged in environmental governance under Xi Jinping's administration by analyzing the self-perceptions of environmental groups and the impact of their profiles on their work. A survey was conducted to assess these aspects. The findings revealed that government-organized NGOs (GONGOs) and other registered NGOs faced challenges similar to those of the grassroots NGOs, and the comparative advantages of different types of ENGOs were not clearly defined. The majority of environmental NGOs identified policy advocacy and environmental education as the most effective means of raising environmental awareness. However, all types of ENGOs faced challenges related to staffing and financial support. The research contributes to the narratives on the engagement of environmental governance in China from perspective of environmental NGOs.
Beyond Borders, Beyond Conflict: Managing the Kabul-Indus for a Shared Future
Authors:   Department of Economics, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.  Email: nusratbaloch0301@gmail.com, Yaqoob Nusrat , Arjjumend Hasrat ,   The Grassroots Institute, 548 Jean Talon Ouest, Montreal, QC, H3N 1R5 Canada  E-mail: ceo@grassrootsinstitute.ca, harjjumend@gmail.com
Published: December 2024

For nearly three decades, the Kabul-Indus shared river basin has been a source of tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Straddling the border, the basin’s water sustains about 34 million people in urban and semi-urban areas. However, perceived inequalities in water allocation and the impacts of natural disasters have hampered cooperation in managing these vital resources. This pioneering study delves into the complexities of the Kabul Indus River basin, exploring potential opportunities for cooperation and threats of conflict by using the TWIN methodological framework. This study investigates the complexities surrounding the Kabul-Indus basin, employing a transboundary water interaction nexus framework, by analyzing documented reports of the events, official documents, media reports, newspaper articles, and student theses from 2000 to 2024. Recent trends in the Kabul Indus River Basin suggest increased potential for cooperation, particularly in areas of shared interest. By adapting UNECE 1992, 1997 International Water Conventions setting guidelines and principles, a potential path forward can be established for cooperative water management framework between the two countries. These conventions allow for multilateral, non-binding cooperation, even in the absence of a formal agreement. This study concludes that by exploring shared interests and leveraging these conventions, Pakistan and Afghanistan can move towards a more collaborative future in managing the Kabul-Indus River Basin. This collaboration is essential for ensuring the water security of both the nations.
In vitro IN VITRO EVALUATION OF THE ANTIBACTERIAL EFFICACY OF DATURA STRAMONIUM LEAF AGAINST HELICOBACTER PYLORI
Authors: Ajadi Ayobami E. , Ajijolakewu A. K. , Ayoola S. A. , Omotunde M. Y. , Aguda B. A.
Published: December 2024

The rise in antimicrobial resistance has spurred the search for plant-based alternatives due to their therapeutic properties. This study evaluates the in vitro efficacies of Datura stramonium leaves extracts against Helicobacter pylori. Leaves were extracted using selected polar and non-polar solvents, and antibacterial activity were assessed through the agar well diffusion method at varying concentrations with H.pylori as test bacteria. Phytochemical analysis was conducted using standard methods. Results showed that at 500 mg/ml, ethanolic extracts of Datura stramonium showed the highest zone of inhibition (22.02 ± 0.02 mm), followed by n-Hexane (17.03 ± 0.03 mm) and aqueous extracts (15.03 ± 0.03 mm). Ethanolic and n-Hexane of Datura stramonium extracts had high MIC values (125 mg/ml), while the aqueous extract had 250 mg/ml. Ethanolic extract and n-Hexane extracts of Datura stramonium also had bactericidal activity at 500 mg/ml, unlike the aqueous extracts. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence glycosides (74.4± 0.04) mg/ml, phenols (131.8±0.03) mg/ml, alkaloids (100.5±0.00) mg/ml flavonoids (2.6±0.02) mg/ml, tannins (124.2±0.02) mg/ml, saponins (14.1±0.02) mg/ml, triterpenoids (37.9±0.00) mg/ml, and steroids (31.9±0.01) mg/ml in the extracts. The results showed that Datura stramonium leaf ethanolic extracts had strong antibacterial activity against H. pylori, suggesting that they could be used as an alternative to conventional therapies for H. pylori infections.
Islamic Service Quality and Patient Loyalty: Investigating the Role of Satisfaction in Healthcare Contexts
Authors: Widiastuti Widiastuti , Indartono Setyabudi , Sa'adah Nurus
Published: December 2024

This study examines the mediating role of patient satisfaction in the relationship between Islamic service quality and patient loyalty at the General Hospital of Welfare Development Unit Muhammadiyah Bantul (Rumah Sakit Umum Pembina Kesejahteraan Umat Muhammadiyah Bantul), addressing concerns over declining patient visits. Using a survey of 150 respondents and Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the results indicate that tangible dimensions of Islamic service quality do not significantly affect satisfaction or loyalty. However, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy positively and significantly influence both outcomes. Patient satisfaction does not mediate these effects, suggesting that patients directly value the integration of Islamic principles in service delivery. These findings emphasize the critical role of culturally aligned healthcare services in building trust and loyalty, offering insights for policymakers and healthcare practitioners to develop inclusive and patient-centered service strategies aligned with societal and religious values.
The Effect Of Price Perception And Waiting Time On Revisit Intention Mediated By Word Of Mouth
Authors: Sofia Sofia , Rohendi A. , Rubini Rizki Adriansyah
Published: December 2024

Kesehatan gigi dan mulut merupakan aspek penting dalam kehidupan seseorang, karena kondisi di rongga mulut ini dapat berdampak pada kesehatan secara keseluruhan. Persepsi harga dan waktu tunggu merupakan salah satu permasalahan yang dapat menyebabkan pengalaman tidak menyenangkan pada pasien selama perawatan dan akan mempengaruhi minat kunjungan ulang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengeruh persepsi harga, waktu tunggu terhadap  revisit intention yang dimediasi oleh word of mouth. Desain penelitian ini adalah jenis studi kuantitatif dengan menggunakan kuisioner. Studi tersebut dilakukan di  Klinik Arini Dental Care (ADC) Karawang pada bulan Oktober 2024. Metode penelitian menggunakan pengambilan sampe melalui Accidental Sampling dengan jumlah sampel yang sebanyak 100 responden. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah  analisis regresi linear berganda dan uji sobel untuk mengetahui pengaruh variabel mediasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang antara persepsi harga, waktu tunggu dan word of mouth terhadap revisit intention dengan nilai p-value 0.00 (<0.05), serta word of mouth dapat memediasi hubungan antara persepsi harga terhadap revisit intention di klinik ADC dengan nilai p-value  sebesar 0.02 (<0.05). Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini adalah ada pengaruh persepsi harga , waktu tunggu dan word of mouth terhadap revisit intention dan word of mouth dapat memediasi pengaruh antara persepsi harga terhadap revisit intention. Kata Kunci: Persepsi harga, revisit intention, waktu tunggu, word of mouth ABSTRACT Oral and dental health is an important aspect of a person's life because the condition of the oral cavity can impact overall health. Price perception and waiting time are issues that can cause unpleasant experiences for patients during treatment, affecting their intention to revisit. This study aims to determine the influence of price perception and waiting time on revisit intention, mediated by word of mouth. The study design is quantitative, using a questionnaire. The research was conducted at the Arini Dental Care (ADC) Clinic in Karawang in October 2024. The research method employed accidental sampling, with a sample size of 100 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression analysis and the Sobel test to determine the effect of the mediating variables. The results indicate that there is an influence of price perception, waiting time, and word of mouth on revisit intention, with a p-value of 0.00 (<0.05). Additionally, word of mouth mediates the relationship between price perception and revisit intention at the ADC clinic, with a p-value of 0.02 (<0.05). The conclusion of this study is that price perception, waiting time, and word of mouth influence revisit intention, and word of mouth can mediate the influence between price perception and revisit intention. Keywords: Price perception, revisit intention, waiting time, word of mouth.
Management Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Permana Sari Fitriana Yuni , Pertiwi Mumpuni Intan , Rodliya Adzka Fahma
Published: December 2024

Latar belakang: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) adalah kondisi intoleransi glukosa yang terdiagnosis selama kehamilan, sering kali muncul pada trimester kedua atau ketiga. Meskipun dapat menandakan diabetes tipe 1 atau 2 yang tidak terdeteksi sebelumnya, GDM umumnya disebabkan oleh intoleransi glukosa sementara terkait kehamilan. Wanita hamil dengan faktor risiko seperti obesitas, riwayat keluarga diabetes, atau melahirkan bayi besar perlu dicurigai mengalami GDM. Jika tidak ditangani, GDM dapat menyebabkan komplikasi serius bagi ibu dan janin, termasuk preeklamsia dan makrosomia. Di Indonesia, prevalensi GDM diperkirakan mencapai 1,9% hingga 5% dari total kehamilan. Penelitian ini bertujuan: untuk mengevaluasi manajemen GDM di Primary Health Centre wilayah Kota Yogyakarta dengan pendekatan deskriptif fenomenologi. Metode: Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara semi-terstruktur dengan lima bidan yang memberikan pelayanan Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak. Hasil: analisis menunjukkan dua tema utama yaitu pendekatan perubahan perilaku dan strategi reorientasi pelayanan kesehatan masyarakat. Kesimpulan: Manajemen yang baik melalui deteksi dini dan penanganan yang tepat dapat meningkatkan kesehatan ibu hamil dan mengurangi risiko komplikasi. Saran: skrining awal dan pengaturan gaya hidup penting untuk dilakukan selama kehamilan. Kata Kunci: Bidan, Gestasional Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), Manajemen ABSTRACT Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a condition of glucose intolerance diagnosed during pregnancy, often presenting in the second or third trimester. Although it can signify previously undetected type 1 or 2 diabetes, GDM is generally caused by pregnancy-related temporary glucose intolerance. Pregnant women with risk factors such as obesity, family history of diabetes, or giving birth to a giant baby need to be suspected for GDM. Unsolved GDM, lead to serious complications for both mother and fetus, including preeclampsia and macrosomia. In Indonesia, prevalence of GDM is estimated at 1.9% to 5% of total pregnancies. This study aimed to evaluate the management of GDM at Primary Health Centre in Yogyakarta City using a descriptive phenomenological approach. Methods: data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five midwives who provide Maternal and Child Health services. The results: of the analysis showed two main themes, namely the behavior change approach and the strategy of reorienting public health services. Good management through early detection and appropriate treatment can improve the health of pregnant women and reduce the risk of complications. Suggestions: early screening and lifestyle regulation is important to conduct during pregnancy. Key words: Midwife, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), Management
Financial conditions index and economic growth: Empirical evidence from Vietnam
Authors: Pham Thi Hoang Anh , Nguyen Thanh Tung , Nguyen Minh Nhat , Nguyen Thanh Nhan
Published: December 2024

This paper measures and investigates the impact of the financial conditions index (FCI) on Vietnam's economic growth. Using principal component analysis (PCA) and a monthly time series macroeconomics dataset from January 2013 to December 2022, we calculated Vietnam's FCI. Furthermore, this paper employs the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model to assess the influence of the FCI on Vietnam's economic growth, both in the short and long term. Research results indicate that easing financial conditions will promote Vietnam's economic growth in the short term. In addition, factors such as public investment, the labour employment index of industrial enterprises, exports, and the M2 money supply positively influence Vietnam's economic growth. In contrast, imports have a negative impact on Vietnam's economic growth in both the short-term and long-term models. This paper proposes several strategies for policy enforcement agencies to enhance the effectiveness of monetary policy management in Vietnam. These include: (i) encouraging public investment and foreign trade, especially by increasing exports; and (ii) keeping monetary and credit policies flexible and closely watching both domestic and international macroeconomic developments so that they can have ready-made policies for how to respond. Our research findings and recommendations are useful to policymakers and investors.
Determinants of rural-urban differential in asset poverty: Evidence from South Africa
Authors: Zwane Talent Thebe
Published: December 2024

Since the advent of democratic governance in 1994, poverty eradication has been a central focus of policy development in South Africa. This objective is in line with the first Sustainable Development Goal, which seeks to eliminate global poverty in all its forms by 2030. This study aims to explore the factors that contribute to asset poverty in South Africa, both urban and rural, an issue that data constraints have largely overlooked. This work utilises principal component analysis to calculate weights and appropriate panel data models to identify essential drivers of asset poverty within distinct geographical areas in South Africa. The findings from the random effect probit model revealed that variables such as land ownership, age of the head of the household, being married, and educational status have a significant mitigating impact on asset poverty. However, the factors contributing to rural asset poverty differ somewhat from those contributing to urban asset poverty. For instance, land ownership appears to be a key factor in explaining poverty in rural areas, relative to their urban areas. Additionally, we found that being married and having all levels of education are key predictors of the rural sample based on the magnitudes of the impact. These findings imply that land remains a fundamental component of different livelihoods for rural dwellers and might encourage rural, emerging agriculturalists to participate in large-scale farming. Thus, the government should continue to redistribute land and further assist rural emerging agriculturalists who want to be involved in large-scale farming.
Challenges and Solutions in Teaching and Learning for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Rosli Hazlin Falina , Ahmad Sabri Safura , Takril Nur Fikhriah
Published: December 2024

Raising public awareness about People with Disabilities (PWD) requires addressing
accessibility challenges within the educational systems of higher education institutions (HEIs).
Advocacy efforts and ensuring equal opportunities for PWD demand serious attention. This study
examines the role of academic staff, focusing on fostering an understanding of the needs of PWD
within HEIs using a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews. Five participants were
selected, including academic faculty who work closely with PWD students and PWD students
from various disability categories, such as visual and auditory impairments. The findings indicate
 that the ability of academic staff in HEIs is perceived as limited due to insufficient knowledge
of teaching practices. Additionally, the lack of necessary resources and support for PWD students
poses significant challenges for academic staff. Consequently, the study explores the challenges and
responsibilities of educators in incorporating specialized education into higher education. Addressing
 these challenges is crucial in strengthening intervention efforts and promoting inclusive discussions
 aimed at raising awareness of PWD issues in society.
Integriti Menurut Perspektif Wahyu: Kajian Peranannya Dalam Pembangunan Lestari Islam
Authors: Izham Siti Sarah , Abd Latif Noor Aznaim , Mohamad Siti Nor Amira , Said Shahirah
Published: December 2024

Islam is a holistic religion that encompasses diverse elements, including worship, adherence to halal and haram laws, interpersonal interactions, and even the relationship with nature. As human beings created by God to serve as caliphs, our responsibility extends beyond mere leadership; we are also expected to thrive and succeed in this world. Allah s.a.w. and the Prophet s.a.w. have both mentioned the direction for achieving success in this world in the Quran and the hadith, respectively. Thus, it can be asserted that the conservation of this natural environment has been deliberated upon in the revelation, rendering it a highly significant principle to comprehend and implement in one's life. Hence, this study was undertaken to contribute to the current research on the sustainable development of Islam by specifically examining the essential teachings or behaviours that must be imparted in order to effectively achieve the objective of conservation in accordance with Islamic principles. This study employs qualitative methodology, including document analysis and semi-structured interviews. The study's findings demonstrate that honesty plays a crucial and indispensable role in the sustainable development of Islam. In order to assure optimal functioning, the development of this moral uprightness must commence at the outset, specifically through familial education. our type of study is crucial to ensure the ongoing vigilance and preservation of nature, as mankind has been entrusted by God with the responsibility of being the steward of our planet.AbstrakIslam adalah agama yang syumul yang di dalamnya merangkumi pelbagai aspek seperti ibadah, hukum halal dan haram, hubungan sesama manusia bahkan juga hubungan sesama alam. Sebagai manusia yang diciptakan Allah sebagai khalifah, tugas mereka bukan sahaja menjadi pemimpim, bahkan juga menjadi pemakmur alam ini. Panduan dalam pemakmuran alam ini telah disebutkan oleh Allah s.a.w. dalam al-Quran dan Nabi s.a.w. dalam hadithnya. Oleh itu, dapat dinyatakan bahawa pelestarian alam ini telah diperbincangkan dalam wahyu dan menjadikan aspek yang sangat penting untuk diketahui dan diaplikasi dalam kehidupuan. Justeru itu, kajian ini dijalankan iaitu bagi menambah kajian-kajian yang sedia ada berkaitan pembangunan lestari Islam dengan memberi penumpuan kepada sifat atau perbuatan yang perlu dididik dalam memastikan matlamat pelestarian menurut Islam dilaksana dengan jayanya. Kajian ini menggunakan metodologi kualitatif iaitu analisis dokumen dan temubual separa berstruktur. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa integriti sangat penting dan amat diperlukan dalam pembangunan lestari Islam. Bagi memastikan ia berjalan dengan baik, pemupukan integriti ini mestilah bermula dari awal iaitu didikan dalam keluarga. Kajian sebegini sangat penting supaya alam ini akan terus terjaga dan terpelihara sebagaimana yang telah Allah pertanggungjawabkan kepada manusia selaku khalifah atas muka bumi ini.
“Things Should Be Done the Way They Should Be Done”
Authors: Arts Sophia
Published: December 2024

This paper argues for the creation of an Indigenous collections policy at the University of Toronto Libraries. Such a policy would address the preservation and conservation of Indigenous materials in a manner that respects culturally specific views of care and integrity. Whereas Western approaches to “preservation” typically focus on minimizing the physical degradation of an object, Indigenous Knowledge systems are frequently rooted in different norms regarding access, care, and knowledge transmission. I identify three key arguments to present to the University of Toronto (U of T) for developing an Indigenous collections policy: (a) the preservation of Indigenous materials is an ethical imperative; (b) there is scholarly consensus on the importance of collections policies to the decolonization of libraries; and (c) given its global prestige, vast research holdings, and presence on traditional Indigenous lands, U of T is ideally positioned to lead the way for other academic libraries in establishing Indigenous collections policies.
Measuring Researcher Impact in the Environmental Science Field
Authors: Adoranti Lindsay , Cameron Melissa
Published: December 2024

Bibliometrics is an important aspect of determining the research impact of a scientific article. Although the research impact of an article can be measured in several ways, citation counts are a popular and straightforward metric to determine the number of times a research article is cited in another article or book. In the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, Scopus and Google Scholar are two tools that can be used to determine citation counts. However, the extent to which Google Scholar and Scopus index policy citation counts of STEM articles is unknown. This research compares the citation counts of 25 environmental science scholarly articles from five different authors across Google Scholar, Scopus, and a policy database called Overton. By identifying the citation count differences between the three tools to identify gaps in citation count metrics, this study concludes that Overton overwhelmingly identifies policy citation counts that are not found by Google Scholar or Scopus and thus is an important database to consider when analyzing citation counts in the environmental science field. This finding is significant because determining scientific articles’ impact in the policy field demonstrates how scientific literature can make real world impacts.
Born from Lithium Minds
Authors: Wiebe Andrew
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the relationship between digital spaces and the Land, proposing a framework that maps the origins of digital space to contextualize our relationships with lithium. Lithium, in the form of batteries, enables us to work remotely and online, birthing the possibility of different technologies while also tying said technologies to mining and extraction. Through this lens of layered relationships, the paper interrogates the metaphors and technological languages used to disconnect digital spaces from the Land and obscure the settler-colonial practices of extraction underpinning them. By tracing my own relationships to the Lands and waters destroyed to produce the batteries in my computer, I aim to reimagine these connections and offer an alternative perspective. Rather than presenting a definitive solution, this paper advocates for using metaphors against colonial structures to envision other worlds where digital spaces are recognized as rooted in both Land and kinship relations. The conclusions are that Data is sacred and kin; Data is born from the Land; Land connects multiple worlds; and digital spaces are Land. These conclusions aim to re-think settler-colonial extraction by recognizing the sacred interconnections between Land, digital spaces, and the materials that power our technologies.
Moving and Rehousing the Tanned Mammal Skin Collection at the Royal British Columbia Museum
Authors: Hody Arden
Published: December 2024

The tanned mammal skin collection at the Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM) consists of over 300 specimens that have been stored suspended in a refrigerated room between 4°C and 10°C since 1967. The RBCM research collection is moving to a new off-site research and collections facility in 2026, creating a rare opportunity to address pressing housing challenges. As part of this project, the tanned mammal skin collection will transition to 18°C +/- 2°C, RH 50% +/- 5%, flat storage. Projects of this scope are uncommon, and therefore under-published, due to the significant amount of time, money, and space that they require. Sharing the challenges and outcomes of this project will benefit other institutions that may wish to undertake a similar project within their own collections. The project is summarized in this report in three sections (hazards, materials, and workflow) and concludes with broadly applicable lessons learned.
Towards an Understanding of Archival-Poiesis
Authors: De Boer Benjamin
Published: December 2024

This text explores the transformative relationships connecting F riederike Mayröcker’s writing, personal papers, and institutionalized fonds. It presents an interpretive case study in three parts: first, by establishing a critical context; second, by examining her own writing, interviews, and documentary footage on personal archiving; and third, by analyzing her archive on the Austrian National Library’s web portal. I interpret these activities using literature that challenges notions of individual authorship, reveal material networks and forces in textual production, and argue for collective and social models of archival arrangement. I warrant that these zones evince a shared activity which I introduce as the concept of archival-poiesis, a distinct process that constellates ongoing relations with the radical contingency of the ordinary. The resultant fonds is a text which does not represent a life as much as offer a trace of living. By emphasizing ongoing activity, attunement to the poiesis of the archival task invites meditation on the paradoxical iterative project of self fashioning, and being fashioned by the world around you, through discrete choices. By this, I mean we can begin to see living as a material project, an art in continual circuit navigating a journey from an unchosen starting place toward an unknown destination. Mayröcker’s project insists that we are missing out in searching for internal meaning alone. Her archival-poiesis, a singular case of a much larger spectrum of related techniques, draws attention to the expressive sensibility of exteriority as a territory for the potentiation of difference.
The Worker’s Right to Refrain from Fulfilling The Obligation to Work Due to The Non-Provision of Occupational Health and Safety Services Under Turkish Law
Authors: Akkoyun Deniz Bade
Published: December 2024

The right to life of individuals is guaranteed by the Turkish Constitution and various international treaties concerning human rights. In the event of a serious and imminent hazard in the workplace, workers’ refrainment from working is a manifestation of the most basic human right, the right to life. In such hazardous situations, workers cannot be expected to continue their work and their rights cannot be restricted due to their refrainment. In other words, it is a requirement of the modern social state to ensure that the workers, whose rights are guaranteed within the framework of the relevant legislation, acquire their wages and other rights during this period. The Turkish Occupational Health and Safety Law regulates the scope and conditions of this right. Should the employer not comply with their obligation to take the necessary measures to eliminate hazardous situations within a reasonable amount of time after learning, the worker may then be entitled to the right to termination.
تطوير أداء مديري إدارات التدريب التربوي في المملكة العربية السعودية في ضوء إدارة الابتكار
Authors: أ. سعيد عبدالله محمد الشهراني  , د. طارق محمد الثويني
Published: December 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على واقع ممارسات مديري إدارات التدريب التربوي في المملكة العربية السعودية لأبعاد إدارة الابتكار، والكشف عن معوقات تطوير ممارسات مديري إدارات التدريب التربوي في المملكة العربية السعودية لأبعاد إدارة الابتكار. وتنتمي هذه الدراسة إلى نمط الدراسات الوصفية والتي اعتمدت على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي لجميع أفراد مجتمع الدراسة المتمثل في مديري ومديرات إدارات التدريب التربوي والذي بلغ عددهم (94) فرداً منهم (47) مدير لإدارات التدريب التربوي بنين، و (47) مديرة لإدارات التدريب التربوي بنات بالمملكة العربية السعودية. وقد توصلت الدارسة إلى العديد من النتائج أبرزها: أن من أهم أساليب بناء ونشر ثقافة الابتكار داخل إدارة التدريب هي استخدام وسائل تقنية حديثة للاتصال بين العاملين، وإشراك العاملين في عملية صنع القرارات الإدارية لتعزيز قيم الانتماء والحوار مع العاملين. كما أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أيضاً أن من أهم أساليب تحفيز وتشجيع منسوبي إدارات التدريب التربوي لأداء مهامهم هي التشجيع على العمل الجماعي والتعاون بين الافراد، وكسب ولاء العاملين. فيما تمثلت طرق المحافظة على المبدعين والمبتكرين من خلال إشراك الكفاءات من منسوبيهم في تطوير برامج التنمية المهنية، وتحفيز منسوبيهم من خلال منحهم فرص الترشح لمناصب قيادية أعلى.  كما بينت نتائج الدراسة أيضاً أن من أهم معوقات تطوير ممارسات مديري إدارات التدريب التربوي في المملكة العربية السعودية لأبعاد إدارة الابتكار هي نقص التمويل والموارد المالية الذي يحد من الابتكار وفعاليته. وقد أوصت الدراسة بضرورة تطوير النظام في إدارات التدريب التربوي للمواءمة بين العمل الفعلي للمتدرب والبرامج التدريبية المرشح لها، من خلال التعرف على مهام المتدربين الفعلية بالوظيفة، وتقديم برامج تدريبية وفق الاحتياج الفعلي وبما يتوافق مع قدراتهم ومهاراتهم.
دور مجتمعات التعلم في تنمية الكفايات المهنية لدى معلمات الصفوف الثلاثة الأولى
Authors: نفل ضيف الله الهيطلي  , الدكتور عثمان ناصر منصور
Published: December 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى الكشف عن دور مجتمعات التعلم في تنمية الكفايات المهنية لدى معلمات الصفوف الثلاثة الأولى، ولتحقيق هدف الدراسة تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي المسحي من خلال استخدام الاستبانة كأداة لجمع البيانات، وتكونت من (40) فقرة موزعة على خمسة مجالات وهي (الكفايات المعرفية، كفايات التواصل وإدارة الصف، الكفايات الوجدانية، الكفايات المهارية، الكفايات التقويمية)، وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (113) معلمة من معلمات الصفوف الثلاثة الأولى في المدارس الحكومية التابعة لمديرية التربية والتعليم في لواء ذيبان، وأظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن دور مجتمعات التعلم في تنمية الكفايات المهنية لمعلمات الصفوف الثلاثة الأولى في لواء ذيبان جاء بمستوى مرتفع على الأداة الكلية، وعلى جميع المجالات، وكذلك أظهرت نتائج الدراسة عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في دور مجتمعات التعلم في تنمية الكفايات المهنية تعزى لمتغيرات الدراسة (المؤهل العلمي، سنوات الخبرة، عدد مجتمعات التعلم التي حضرتها المعلمة)، وفي ضوء النتائج أوصت الدراسة بضرورة تقديم وزارة التربية والتعليم كافة أشكال الدعم للمدارس في تفعيل دور مجتمعات التعلم في تنمية الكفايات المهنية للمعلمات.
تجارب الجامعات السعودية في تبني الشهادات الاحترافية والتحديات التي تواجهها
Authors: ندى علي الاسمري  , د. نهى فهد الطويرق
Published: December 2024

يهدف هذا البحث إلى تحليل تجربة الجامعات السعودية في تبني الشهادات الاحترافية في التعليم والتدريب الإلكتروني، مثل شهادة التدريب على التعليم الإلكتروني (OTT)، شهادة تصميم تجربة التعلم الإلكتروني (eLXD)، وشهادة ضبط جودة التعليم الإلكتروني (eLQA). تمحورت الدراسة حول التعرف على  الخطط الاستراتيجية والممارسات العملية التي اعتمدتها الجامعات السعودية لتنفيذ  تقديم هذه الشهادات، إضافة إلى تحديد الممكنات و المعيقات التي واجهتها الجامعات خلال مرحلة التنفيذ. كما تم تسليط الضوء على دور المركز الوطني للتعليم الإلكتروني في دعم عملية التبني لضمان التوافق مع معايير الجودة الوطنية. اعتمد البحث على المنهج النوعي باستخدام دراسة الحالة، حيث تم جمع البيانات من مقابلات شبه مقننة مع ثمانية مشاركين تم اختيارهم من جامعتين سعوديتين حكوميتين والمركز الوطني للتعليم الإلكتروني. أظهرت النتائج تقديم الشهادات الاحترافية يتطلب تعاون مثمر بين المركز الوطني للتعليم الالكتروني مع الجامعات المشاركة يتمثل في وضع الخطط الاستراتيجية للحصول على التراخيص اللازمة يليها تصميم البرامج بناء علي معايير الجودة المعتمدة والحصول على الاعتماد من قبل المركز، ثم يبدأ التنفيذ و التقويم المستمر. وجود دعم فني، ارشادي، و تربوي منذ بدء التخطيط انتهاء بعملية التنفيذ و التقويم كان احد الممكنات الرئيسية التي ساهمت الجامعات للوصول الى المخرجات المرجوة. بناءً على هذه النتائج، قدم البحث توصيات لتحسين استراتيجيات تطبيق الشهادات الاحترافية، مع التأكيد على أهمية تقديم تدريب مستمر ودعم تقني لضمان الاستفادة القصوى من هذه المبادرات.
The Role of School Management in Improving the Quality of Education in Indonesian Embassy Schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Muhammad Ridho  , Dr. Saud G. Albeshir
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this research was to uncover the reality of the role of school management in improving the quality of education in Indonesian Embassy Schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The researcher employed the descriptive survey method to achieve the study's aims and the questionnaire as a tool for the study, which consisted of 40 phrases separated into two axes (quality level and obstacles/difficulties). The study population comprised 117 administrators and teachers at Indonesian Embassy Schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The following are some of the study's most significant findings: The study subjects agree strongly with the quality of school management in Indonesian Embassy Schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with an average score of 4.38 out of 5. The study subjects agree to a moderate degree on the obstacles and difficulties facing school management in the quality of education in Indonesian Embassy Schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with an average score of 2.64 out of 5. The researchers suggest that, in light of the findings, the most crucial course of action be taken: encourage cooperation between administrators and teachers by creating opportunities for teamwork and exchange of ideas and successful practices; enhance the levels of educational quality by providing continuous training programs for administrators and teachers that focus on developing their skills and updating their knowledge of the latest educational practices; promote a culture of innovation and constant improvement in the school by encouraging administrators and teachers to participate in the development and implementation of policies and improvement practices.
FREQUENCY OF INSOMNIA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG MEDICAL AND DENTAL STUDENTS
Authors: Hassan Muhammad , Shahjehan Shabnam , Mustafa Adeela , Ibrahim Syed Muhammad , Tu Zara Huma Fatima , Karim Aalia , Yasir Muhammad
Published: December 2024

Objectives: To determine the frequency of insomnia among medical students and to assess the effects of insomnia on the academic performance of medical and dental students.Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on medical and dental students of Peshawar, after obtaining approval from IREB. A simple random sampling technique was used to collect data through questionnaires distributed among students. The calculated sample size was approximately 153, determined using the WHO sample size formula. Selection criteria included medical and dental students, both males and females aged 18 to 25 years who were willing to participate. Data was collected using the Sleep Quality Scale, an item of question assessing academic performance, and a demographic information sheet. Data was stratified in different age groups and by gender. As variables in our study were qualitative so chi-square test was applied to fi nd the association between qualitative variables. A p value of P<0.05 was considered significant.Results: In this study,153 students were enrolled. Out of these 37% were females and 62% were males.Prevalence was found to be 46%. 92% of participants were in the age range of 21 to 23 years. The prevalence of poor-quality sleep was 18% among medical and dental students while 54% rated their sleep quality as good even after sleeping for 5 to 6 hours at night. 53% of participants took 15-30 minutes to fall asleep and 41% of participants usually got up around 10 am during the past month. A signifi cant association p< 0.05 was found between Pittsburg sleep quality index and academic performance with a P-value of 0.04. Conclusion: From the result of our study, it was concluded that Insomnia or bad sleep quality     effects the academic performance of medical and dental students.
FREQUENCY AND RISK FACTORS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DEFECTS OF ENAMEL - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Alam Fayyaz , Yousafzai Brekhna , Ullah Asmat , Gul Kemia , Umar Azra , Ahad Jamal
Published: December 2024

Objectives: To determine the frequency and risk factors for enamel defects in patients reporting to Saidu College of Dentistry, Swat.Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 192 children aged 8 to 12 years was determined using non-probability consecutive sampling. Clinical examinations were performed by trained dental professionals using diagnostic criteria of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) based on the presence or absence of demarcated opacities for diagnosing enamel defects. Data on potential risk factors such as parental education, infection history, medication during lactation, formula feeding, and birth complications were collected. Statistical analysis involved Fisher exact tests with a significance level set at p<0.05.Results: Among the 192 participants, the frequency of enamel defects was 14.6% (n=27). Mild defects were observed in 5.21% (n=10), moderate defects in 3.13% (n=6), severe defects in 3.65% (n=7), and a typical restorations in 1.56% (n=3). Significant associations were found between enamel defect severity and paternal education (p=0.4) and medication use during lactation (p=0.039). No significant associations were found for maternal education, infection history, or birth complications with all P>0.05.Conclusion: The study found a 14.6% frequency of enamel defects among the study population. Paternal education and medication use during lactation were significant risk factors. These findings highlight the need for targeted preventive strategies and further research into the etiology of enamel defects.
Release and functions of picornavirus-induced extracellular vesicles: Transportable information carriers during virus infection
Authors:   , Pei Xinyi
Published: December 2024

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid bilayer-enclosed particles released by various cell types, carrying proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Acting as paracrine or endocrine messengers, EVs play crucial roles in both physiological and pathological processes, including viral infections, either benefiting the host or contributing to disease pathology. However, the mechanisms by which viruses modify the release and composition of EVs, as well as the roles EVs play during infection, remain poorly understood. This thesis investigates the role of EVs in infections with picornaviruses, a group of non-enveloped RNA viruses that infect vertebrates and cause a spectrum of human and animal diseases with large economic repercussions. Recent studies show that EVs can shield virus particles from recognition by neutralizing antibodies which are important for immune defense against these viruses. We explored how these EV-enclosed viruses are formed, how efficient they transmit infection, and whether immune cells would be able to recognize and respond to these virus-induced EVs. By analyzing two picornaviruses, EMCV and CVB3, we discovered that these viruses produce specific proteins, so-called “security proteins” that affect cellular signaling pathways, resulting in altered EV production. Additionally, we compared the infectivity of virus-containing EVs produced by different cell types and demonstrated that both donor and recipient cell types can affect infection efficiency. Furthermore, EVs induced by EMCV and CVB3 exhibit varying capabilities for infection. Beyond their pro-viral effects, we demonstrate that virus-induced EVs can be recognized by immune cells, especially monocytes, which respond by antiviral cytokine production. These findings provide new insights into the mechanisms of virus-induced EV release and the multifaceted roles of EVs during viral infection.
Haití: la primera república negra de la historia
Authors: Feo Valero Jordi
Published: December 2024

Haití, otrora la perla de las Antillas, no solo es el país más pobre de América, sino que se encuentra sumido en una crisis institucional que ha marcado sus relaciones internacionales desde que lograra su independencia de Francia en 1804. Teniendo en cuenta elementos como su historia, el vudú, la dependencia extranjera o el color de la piel, este artículo analiza las circunstancias que le permitieron alcanzar su emancipación, así como las razones por las que hubieron de pasar 186 años hasta que se celebraran las primeras elecciones democráticas libres reconocidas por la comunidad internacional.
Una aproximación al terrorismo de extrema derecha en la actualidad: etnicidad, nacionalismo, religión y redes sociales
Authors: Díaz-Maroto Isidro Aitor
Published: December 2024

La violencia y el terrorismo de extrema derecha están ascendiendo paulatinamente en los últimos años. Hechos como los atentados en Oslo y Utoya (Noruega) en 2011, el asalto al Capitolio estadounidense en 2021, el tiroteo en Búfalo (EEUU) en 2022 o los atentados en Christchurch (Nueva Zelanda) del 2019 son ejemplos de esta nueva deriva creciente a nivel global. Si bien elementos clásicos en del fenómeno terrorista se repiten en esta nueva tipología, el uso masivo de las redes sociales como elemento de radicalización, organización y propaganda hace que sus principales puntos ideológicos (la etnia, la nación, la religión y la defensa de unos valores tradicionales) tengan una cámara de resonancia mayor que anteriores olas de terrorismo internacional. En este artículo se realizará un repaso al papel que etnia, nación y religión tienen a la hora de constituir las bases ideológicas de algunos grupos o individuos de extrema derecha radicalizados, constituyendo así una primera aproximación a un panorama de peso en la actualidad.
Identidad y conflicto en regiones del sudeste asiático: una recopilación de casos de estudio
Authors: Álvarez Quintáns Sara
Published: December 2024

El sudeste asiático continental es una región del mundo que alberga una increíble variedad de culturas, algunas de ellas con herencias milenarias. Las actuales configuraciones de Estados, religiones e identidades de toda índole conforman factores ineludibles al analizar las raíces de los conflictos armados que proliferan en la región. Estos no sirven solo como variables explicativas, sino que inciden, incluso, en la relación de las partes involucradas con actores que quedan fuera de las propias dinámicas de conflictividad. Por ejemplo, los grupos de criminalidad organizada transnacional a menudo se integran a partir de lógicas de etnicidad.
En este artículo se proponen varios casos de estudio con la finalidad de comprobar de qué maneras las dinámicas de identidad en el sudeste asiático pueden llegar a ejercer influencia sobre los conflictos armados de la actualidad y otros fenómenos adyacentes. Los estudios de caso propuestos son el norte de Myanmar, el sur de Tailandia y el noreste de India.
Is the Stigma Experienced by Infertile Women Related to Being Affected by Infertility and the Level of Self-Efficacy?
Authors: Kaya Didem , Atilla Rabia , Mutlu Ahmet Emin
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between the stigma experienced by infertile women, and the level of infertility distress and self-efficacy with the affecting factors.
Methods: This descriptive study carried out 352 infertile women diagnosed with primary infertility. Data were collected with the Personal Information Form, the Infertility Distress Scale (IDS), the Infertility Stigma Scale (ISS), and the Infertility Self-Efficacy Scale–Short Form (TISE-SF).
Results: The total IDS, ISS, and TISE-SF mean scores of the women included in the study were found to be 43.62±12.00, 64.24±27.40 and 19.70±5.69, respectively. While there was a high positive correlation between total IDS and ISS mean scores, there was a moderate negative correlation between total TISE-S, IDS, and ISS mean scores (p
Study of Equations for the Non-Invasive Calculation of Hemoglobin Levels
Authors: Noemi Araújo Esquivel da Silva  , Ciro Oliveira Fialho  , Gabriel Barreto Teles Fonseca  , Wendy Barbosa Conceição  , André Ali Mere  , Everton José Buzzo  , Paulo Ali Mere
Published: December 2024

In many medical contexts, hemoglobin measurement is a routine procedure. However, the standard test for this parameter is invasive, which may cause discomfort and increase the risk of infection. Consequently, numerous studies have been conducted to develop non-invasive methods for hemoglobin measurement. This study aims to assess the performance of two equations that utilize optical signal data to estimate hemoglobin levels. The average error between the hemoglobin values calculated by these equations and reference values from the literature was analyzed. The equations yielded average errors of 23% and 4%, achieved by incorporating a correction factor into the second equation. These findings suggest that non-invasive hemoglobin estimation is promising, and including correction factors enhances accuracy.
Survey of Smart Technologies for Application in Home Elderly Care
Authors: Rodrigo Dias Paolillo  , Valéria Loureiro da Silva
Published: December 2024

This project addresses the increasing demands of an aging population and the need to adapt social structures to accommodate elderly individuals better in specialized care settings. As the number of elderly individuals grows, there is a pressing need for practical solutions to enhance their quality of life and ensure their well-being. The methodology employed in this project includes a comprehensive survey of care environments' characteristics and a thorough analysis of available intelligent technologies. These technologies encompass various communication options such as RFID, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), LoRaWAN, ZigBee, and Ultra Wideband, as well as a range of sensors designed to monitor sleep, physical activity, and nutrition among the elderly. Implementing these intelligent technologies aims to facilitate the early identification of potential health risks and provide continuous monitoring of the elderly's overall quality of life and health. Preliminary tests have indicated the necessity for further investigation into additional resources to enhance the effectiveness and coverage of these sensors.