bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Na zieloną Ukrainę i do tych łąk zielonych... Kresy Wschodnie II RP jako przedmiot zainteresowania turystyczno-krajoznawczego Polaków – próba pewnego podsumowania
Authors:   Uniwersytet Wrocławski, Dębicki Marcin
Published: September 2024

This article is an attempt to look at selected factors accounting for the popularity among Polish tourists a few years ago of the area known as the Eastern borderlands of the Second Polish Republic (Pol.: Kresy). Methodologically, the autoethnographic study involves an analysis of desk research (the 2019 CBOS survey and the observations made by other researchers). Starting from the CBOS quantitative data recording the scale of Poles’ trips in this direction, the author looks at selected qualitative circumstances which may, to some extent, be behind the preferences diagnosed in the survey, but also behind the broader interest in these sites. The considerations include the (geo)political reality, specific (Eastern borderland-like) experiences, Polish traces, literature, film and Galician and migration myths – assigned to three main thematic areas (Europeanization versus a good national self-sense, Polish traces, and literature, films and myths). Although the essence of the considerations seems to favour Ukraine, the “question of priority” was left – as it is the case in quantitative research – open, focusing on broadening the context of the whole issue.
Strategie akulturacyjne wśród międzynarodowych studentów anglojęzycznych programów zarządzania w Polsce
Authors:   Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie, Lund University, Sweden, Golińska Agnieszka , Posmykiewicz Anna ,   Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie, Lund University, Sweden
Published: September 2024

The primary objective of this study was to identify the acculturation strategies employed by international students enrolled in English-speaking management programs in Poland. The study employed two research models: the Tridimensional Acculturation Model developed by Ferguson et al. (2012) and the Relative Acculturation Extended Model (RAEM) proposed by Navas et al. (2005). Both models conceptualize acculturation as a multifaceted and context-dependent process. International students pursuing full-time management study programs exemplify a group susceptible to remote acculturation conditions (Ferguson and Bornstein, 2012). The study was based on in-depth interviews with 19 individuals and was carried out with the use of the Cultural Identity Mapping technique (Ferguson, 2018). Three acculturation strategies employed by students have been identified: separation (an orientation towards the culture of origin while rejecting elements of other cultures), integration (a simultaneous orientation towards two cultures), and multicultural strategy (an orientation towards more than two cultures). The identification of the third strategy contributes to ongoing discussions regarding the limitations of twodimensional acculturation models which fail to encapsulate the increasing complexity and diversity of individuals’ acculturation experiences (e.g., Sam & Ward, 2021; Rudmin, 2006). Finally, remote acculturation turned out to play an important role in the processes associated with the acquisition of the third culture.
OPTIMIZING AIRCRAFT AVIONIC THERMAL MANAGEMENT: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF GEOMETRIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Authors: Sivaslı Nezahat , Dinler Nureddin
Published: September 2024

Thermal management in aircraft is crucial to maintain thermal balance, ensure the stable operation of avionic systems and other critical components. Avionic temperatures are influenced by external factors like ambient temperature, mass flow rate, thermal load, compartment temperature, and air inlet/outlet design. The aim is to analyze temperature effects under various conditions, including cockpit temperature (297 to 303 K), air flow rates (0.10 to 0.25 kg/s), system placements, outlet designs, and equipment thermal loads (original values and ± 10 W). Three configurations were created for analysis, revealing that a +10-W thermal load increases average avionic temperatures by 3.1 K, while a -10-W load decreases them by 3 K. Increased ventilation flow decreases avionic temperatures by 13.8 K, while higher ventilation air temperature increases them by 4.7 K. These trends demonstrate a stable pattern in temperature changes with varying thermal load, mass flow rate, and temperature alterations. Analyzing two outlets at different locations with the same area shows an average avionic temperature change of 2 K, while altering the system layout results in an average temperature difference of 7.2 K. System layout modifications may cause up to a 20 K temperature change for some equipment, leaving others unaffected. These findings highlight the impact of geometries and environmental factors on avionic equipment. Thermal load, ventilation flow, temperature changes, and system placement affect avionic temperatures differently, providing valuable insights for system optimization and avionic equipment placement.
A NUMERICAL STUDY OF CASSON NANOFLUID FLOW EMBEDDED IN A RIGA PLATE WITH IRREGULAR BOUNDARIES
Authors: Govindaraj N. , Iyyappan G. , Barman Tapas , Shukla Pankaj , Singh Abhishek Kumar
Published: September 2024

This study analyzes the effects of Darcy-Forchheimer on a convective engine oil-based hybrid nanofluid (Ag-TiO2) flow across an upright porous Riga plate. The investigation is carried out under the consideration of hybrid nanofluid's temperature-sensitive thermo-physical characteristics, as the practical scenario demands. This article also considered the magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), radiation, buoyancy, and Soret effects to encompass a broad area of practical applications.
The governing mathematical equations that occur as immensely nonlinear PDEs are converted into linear form using the quasi-linearization method. Further, those equations are transformed into a tri-diagonal matrix system
implementing implicit finite difference methods. Finally, the Vargas algorithm is adopted to solve the resulting system. The numerical findings are illustrated in graphical representations and briefly summarized, facilitating clear comprehension for ease of understanding. An enhancement in the Dufour number (Df) led to an increase in the velocity and heat rate in the flow. Furthermore, the buoyancy ratio (Nr) has been found to enhance the temperature but decay the
velocity profile. The concentration profile decays and elevates subject to the augmentation of Lewis (Le) and Stuart numbers (St), respectively.
Long-term mechanical performance of reactive magnesia cements incorporating fly ash
Authors: Ardoğa M. Kemal , Yaman İ. Özgür , Tokyay Mustafa
Published: September 2024

In this research, after producing reactive magnesia (RM) directly from the calcination of magnesite, reactive magnesia cement (RMC) specimens with fly ash were prepared and cured in two different environments to investigate their long-term mechanical performance after carbonation. To investigate the effect of carbonation on microstructure, X-ray diffraction profiles of the RMC samples were obtained and analysed. It was found that the strength of the RMCs was highly affected by the dosage of RM and the curing regime. In spite of the presence of nesquehonite (MgCO3.3H2O) in RMCs having no Portland cement (PC), no type of magnesium carbonate crystal was found for the cements with PC after carbon dioxide curing. The strength increase in the RMCs could be due to the incorporation of Mg2+ ions in calcite crystals.
Beyond Typologies: Early Modern Italian Town Halls in Comparative Perspective (14th-17th Centuries)
Authors: Folin Marco , Svalduz Elena
Published: September 2024

By challenging the traditional, typological, approach to the history of town halls, we aim to place Italian civic architecture at the center of a cross-disciplinary study focused, on one hand, on the uses and functions of these buildings, and on the other, on their cultural and identity meanings. The papers gathered in this special collection do not present a history of architectural models and persistencies, but rather one of continuous transformations, conversions, and adaptations, shaped by the material and symbolic functions that public buildings fulfilled, and often continue to fulfill, in the places where they were built.
The Evolution of the Federal Reserve’s Agency MBS Holdings
Authors: Na Dave , Newman Ellie , Schlusche Bernd
Published: September 2024

The Federal Reserve (Fed) utilized its balance sheet as a monetary policy tool in response to the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and the COVID-19 pandemic, acquiring large quantities of Treasury and agency securities. In 2022, the Fed began to reduce the size of its securities portfolio held in the System Open Market Account (SOMA) by allowing securities to roll off its balance sheet in amounts up to specific monthly redemption caps for Treasury securities and agency securities.
What Does the Beveridge Curve Tell Us about the Likelihood of Soft Landings?
Authors: Figura Andrew , Waller Chris
Published: September 2024

Any assessment of the likelihood and characteristics of a soft landing in the labor market should take into account the current state of the labor market and the likely dynamics in the labor market going forward. Modern labor market models centered around the Beveridge curve are a useful tool in this assessment. We use a simple model of the Beveridge curve to investigate what conditions are necessary for a soft landing in the labor market to occur and what the likelihood of these conditions was during the height of the pandemic-period inflation. We find that a soft landing was a plausible outcome at that time. Since then, the evolution of the labor market has borne out that prediction.
Mortgage Design, Repayment Schedules, and Household Borrowing
Authors: Bäckman Claes , Moran Patrick , Santen Peter van
Published: September 2024

How does the design of debt repayment schedules affect household borrowing? To answer this question, we exploit a Swedish policy reform that eliminated interest-only mortgages for loan-to-value ratios above 50%. We document substantial bunching at the threshold, leading to 5% less borrowing. Wealthy borrowers drive the results, challenging credit constraints as the primary explanation. We develop a model to evaluate the mechanisms driving household behavior and find that much of the effect comes from households experiencing ongoing flow disutility to amortization payments. Our results indicate that new mortgage contracts with low initial payments substantially increase household borrowing and lifetime interest costs.
Implicações da Imigração Ilegal para o Estado Moçambicano
Authors: Chilengue Estela
Published: September 2024

O ser humano desde os primórdios sentiu a necessidade de migrar de um lugar para o outro, a procura de melhores condições de vida ou por razões forçosas e alheias a sua vontade. Isto acontece até a actualidade e as vezes de forma ilegal. O presente artigo objectiva uma reflexão sobre as implicações da imigração ilegal para o Estado moçambicano. Para materializar tal reflexão, estuda as migrações em Moçambique, aborda a imigração ilegal em Moçambique, apresenta os factores que a propiciam bem como o seu quadro legal e por fim, analisa suas implicações para Moçambique. Através da teoria Pluralista, do método histórico e das técnicas de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, constata que: Moçambique é um dos poucos países da África Austral onde as entradas e saídas dos estrangeiros e de moçambicanos são muito facilitadas; Moçambique tem um fluxo forte de imigração ilegal e que tende a aumentar; os factores que propiciam variam desde a vida difícil no local de saída à porosidade das fronteiras em Moçambique; o quadro legal ainda é fraco; e que as implicações da imigração ilegal para Moçambique são positivas, como disponibilidade de mais mão-de-obra a preços baixos e negativas como a importação de outras formas de crime e ameaças a existência do Estado.
A violência doméstica praticada contra a mulher em tempos da COVID-19, na cidade de Maputo: o caso do bairro de Xipamanine
Authors: Omar Helen Solange Soares
Published: September 2024

A violência doméstica contra a mulher é um dos mais graves problemas que a sociedade enfrenta. É uma forma de violência que não conhece fronteiras, nem obedece princípios ou leis. Ocorre diariamente em Moçambique, apesar de existir um quadro constitucional e legal que introduziu vários mecanismos de protecção aos direitos da mulher. É neste contexto que surge o presente trabalho intitulado A violência doméstica praticada contra a mulher em tempos da COVID-19, na cidade de Maputo, o caso do bairro de Xipamanine, que visa compreender a violência doméstica praticada contra a mulher, bem como os seus impactos com o surgimento da pandemia COVID-19. O trabalho é importante na medida em que vai demonstrar que o caso de violência doméstica contra a mulher tem se agravado a cada ano que passa, tendo atingido níveis mais alarmantes com as medidas de combate a COVID-19. Vai dar também a conhecer a sociedade em geral, a mulher e aos infractores principalmente que a integridade física, moral, psicológica, patrimonial e sexual da mulher esta sendo protegida. O objectivo da realização desta pesquisa não só é para fornecer informações acima mencionadas, mas também incentivar as vítimas que denunciem, não fiquem caladas, não se intimidem, de forma que este mal seja combatido.
Vegetative Propagation of Wild Prometheum sempervivoides (Fischer Ex M. Bieb.) H. Ohba by Leaf Cutting: Effects of Auxin and Some Substances
Authors: Parlakova Karagöz Fazilet , Dursun Atilla , Yıldırım Kadir
Published: September 2024

The aim of the research is to determine the effects of different rooting contents [control (water), plant growth regulator-rooting hormone (H1: 0.25 g l-1, H2: 0.50 g l-1 and H3: 1.0 g l-1), cinnamon powder (T) and Aloe vera gel (AV)] and two different planting times on the rooting of leaf cuttings prepared from the stock mother plants of wild Prometheum sempervivoides (Fisch. ex Bieb.) H. Ohba taxon. Observations and measurements of vitality rate (%), number of rooted cuttings (NR), number of callusing cuttings (NC), maximum root length (MRL), rooting rate (%) and rooting scale (1-5) were made on cuttings whose rooting was completed. The results were evaluated statistically. The most positive rooting effect was determined in the H3 application, which is the highest dose of the commercial rooting hormone tested in the study. Cinnamon powder application was determined as a more effective natural extract for rooting leaf cuttings of P. sempervivoides when compared to Aloe vera gel application. At the end of our study, in which the effects of different planting times were also examined, it was determined that planting the leaf cuttings of P. sempervivoides as soon as they were taken from the stock mother plant had a positive effect on rooting. The very good quality roots were observed in H1 (0 h), H2 (0 h), H3 (0 h) and H3 (24 h) applications. These applications can be recommended for rooting the leaf cuttings of P. sempervivoides succulent plant. It was also concluded that P. sempervivoides can be reproduced by vegetative propagation method using leaf cuttings.
Lesser Weeks of Gestation Correlated with Levels of Cortisol in Ghanaian Women with Preeclampsia, Case-control Study
Authors: Grace K Ababio , Kwame Adu-Bonsaffoh , Emmanuel Abindau , Isaac Kweku E Quaye
Published: September 2024

Following the different kinds of treatment of Preeclampsia (PE) that have challenged clinical regimens, it seems expedient to find ways of preventing PE. Cortisol might be the best factor and marker to provide the baseline information, hence the focus. The aim was to determine cortisol levels in preeclampsia. STROBE consensus checklist was utilized for this case-control study. Clinical information on 125 subjects (50 controls, 30 PE, 50 pregnant normotensive; with 5 lost by attrition) was obtained after ethical consideration (MS-Et/M.3 – P.3.2/2013 – 2014) and informed consent. Full blood count, lipid profile, and cortisol levels were analyzed after venipuncture and blood processing from subjects. SPSS version 20 was used to analyze data. The mean cortisol level in PE was 149.37ng/mL and this was statistically significant when compared with non-pregnant normotensive (controls) only (p = 0.004); and likewise, with both pregnant normotensive and controls (p = 0.008). During cortisol stratification, the odds ratio between PE and controls was 0.0927 (p = 0.0001) while the odds between pregnant normotensives and controls was 0.0374 (p < 0.0001). A significant finding was seen between cortisol levels and lesser gestational weeks. The fewer the weeks of gestation, the higher the cortisol level of the preeclamptic patient.
AAV-Zombie on cultured cells v1
Authors: Michael Coughlin Gerard
Published: September 2024

Detection of AAV genomes in situ can facilitate understanding of AAV transduction and processing. This protocol enables detection of AAV genomes in cultured cells and is based on the Zombie method published in Askary et al., Nat Biotechnol 38: 66. AAVs carrying barcoded genomes are delivered to cells. Following fixation, a phage RNA polymerase is used to transcribe the barcode in situ, yielding barcoded transcripts that can be detected with RNA FISH. This protocol is compatible with either ssAAV or scAAV genomes. In the former case, detected genomes will be primarily nuclear and detectable once second strand synthesis has occurred. In the latter case, the genome can be detected regardless of where in the transduction pathway the genome is. This protocol can be combined with RNA FISH detection of reporter transcripts or endogenous transcripts, enabling measurement of expression and cell type classification.
Novel Ex-situ Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease Treatment Protocol v1
Authors: Pelose Gregory
Published: September 2024

Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) is a highly lethal coral tissue loss disease that has shown to cause catastrophic loss of coral cover and biodiversity in Caribbean coral reef ecosystems. The unprecedented loss to SCTLD has demonstrated significant harm to reef functionality, making intervention and mitigation strategies essential. Current in-situ and ex-situ treatment methods have shown varying levels of success. Here, we present a 10-day ex-situ treatment protocol demonstrating a 94% success at treating coral colonies across four genera with SCTLD-like lesions (n=34 with Dendrogyra cylindrus, Montastraea cavernosa, Pseudodiploria strigosa, Orbicella faveolata, O. annularis, and O. franksi) with a 0% reinfection rate after treatment (ex-situ) (Pelose et al., In prep). The three main components of the treatment include a pre-cleaning procedure to remove necrotic tissue, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) dips to oxidize potential pathogens on exposed skeleton and the coral's outer tissue layer, and a multicomponent antibiotic treatment dip to eliminate any remaining potential pathogens. This protocol explains how to conduct this novel treatment and provides recommendations for coral collection and preparation methods, coral husbandry, and post-treatment care.
Protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis: blood pressure effects of chronic physical exercise in pre and post menopause women v1
Authors: Cristina Silva Juliana , clara ribeiro cunha ana , luiza amaral ana , Mariano Igor , Morais Puga Guilherme
Published: September 2024

Changes in menopause affect women’s lives and there are physiological differences during this period. Blood pressure (BP) is affected and may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. The practice of physical exercise causes a reducing effect of BP after its performance, but the effect of physical exercise on BP responses is still poorly understood when comparing women in pre and post menopause. Thus, the objective of the scientific review proposed here is to answer the following question: Is there a difference in BP responses in pre- and post-menopausal women submitted to the same exercise training protocol? For this we will conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis in digital bases (MEDLINE, LILACS, EMBASE, Sportdiscus) of controlled studies that are performed with women in pre and post menopause and that indicate BP values after performing chronic physical exercises.
FLAM-seq (with Kapa mRNA enrichment)_CMS_edit-2024-09-25 v1
Authors: Sologon Corneliu
Published: September 2024

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Performance of structurally deficient blended RC beam
Authors:   Dept. Of Civil Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, India, Elizah Aliker , Pokharel Utkrista ,   Dept. Of Civil Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, India, Poluraju P ,   Dept. Of Civil Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, India
Published: September 2024

In this study, the flexural behavior of structurally deficient reinforced concrete (RC) beams incorporating fly ash partially replacing cement was investigated. Structural deficiencies in RC beams typically arise from causes like old age, poor design, and material deterioration. To understand the performance of these deficient beams, a series of flexure tests were conducted. Nine categories of RC beam specimens, each measuring 150mm x 150mm x 700mm, were cast and divided based on steel reinforcement percentages into three sets: 100%, 70%, and 50% of required steel. Within each set, one specimen contained 0% fly ash (100% cement), another contained 20% fly ash (80% cement), and the last one contained 30% fly ash (70% cement). The study focused on analyzing crack propagation, applied load versus mid-deflection relationships, stress-strain relationships, and normalization curve relationships. The results demonstrated that incorporating fly ash improved the flexural performance of RC beams. Beams with fly ash exhibited enhanced crack resistance and higher load-bearing capacities, particularly with 20% fly ash. Lower steel reinforcement percentages increased flexural deficiencies, but the presence of fly ash mitigated some effects. This research provides a significant understanding of optimizing RC beam design for improved durability and performance, showcasing the potential benefits of using sustainable materials such as fly ash in construction.
Improved Histogram of Oriented Gradient (HOG) Feature Extraction for Facial Expressions Classification
Authors: Ramiady Luthfiar , Arnia Fitri , Oktiana Maulisa , Novandri Andri
Published: September 2024

Facial expression classification system is one of the implementations of machine learning (ML) that takes facial expression datasets, undergoes training, and then utilizes the trained results to recognize facial expressions in new facial images. The recognized facial expressions include anger, contempt, disgust, fear, happy, sadness, and surprise expressions. The method employed for facial feature extraction utilizes histogram-oriented gradient (HOG). This study proposes an enhancement method for HOG feature extraction by reducing the feature dimension into multiple sub-features based on gradient orientation intervals, referred to as HOG channel (HOG-C). Classifier testing techniques are divided into two methods for comparison—support vector machines (SVM) with HOG features and SVM with HOG-C features. The testing results demonstrate that SVM with HOG achieves an accuracy of 99.9% with an average training time of 18.03 minutes, while SVM with HOG-C attains a 100% accuracy with an average training time of 18.09 minutes. The testing outcomes reveal that the implementation of SVM with HOG-C successfully enhances accuracy for facial expression classification.
Evaluation of The Accuracy of Two Apex Locators For Determining The Working Length of Endodontically Retreated Curved Mesial Roots of Maxillary Molar Teeth : An Ex Vivo Study
Authors: Arslan Dilara , Kebudi Benezra Mira , Kaplan Fatma , Güneşer Mehmet Burak
Published: September 2024

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of PROPEX PİXİ (Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland) and Apex ID (Sybron Endo, Orange, CA, USA) in determining the working lengths of curved mesial roots of upper molars during the retreatment procedure.
Method: Twenty curved mesial roots of upper molar teeth were selected. Canals were shaped with ProTaper Next instruments (Dentsply Sirona) up to X3. The canal lengths were determined with a microscope (Carl Zeiss GmbH, Oberkochen, Germany) at 2,5X magnification (DM) and then also detected electronically (EM1P and EM1A) with PROPEX PİXİ (Dentsply Sirona) and Apex ID (Sybron Endo) in an alginate model. Specimens were then obturated using a size X3 master gutta-percha cone and an epoxy resin-based root canal sealer. Seven days later, the coronal part of the filling was removed with a Gates Glidden drill size 3 and for the middle part Protaper Universal Retreatment File D2 used. Working lengths electronically were detected again by two different apex locaters (EM2P and EM2A). Data were analysed by using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank and Mann Whitney u test. The analyses were carried out with MedCalc Statistical Software.
Results: No significant difference was found between direct measurements (DM) and electronic measurements before and during retreatment for PROPEX PİXİ (P=0.135) and Apex ID (P=0.232). Also there was no significant difference between two apex locaters before (P=0.108) and during retreatment (P=0.242)
Conclusion: PROPEX PİXİ and Apex ID were considered accurate for the root canal length determination during retreatment procedure.
Keywords: Apex locator, curved molar, retreatment, working lenght
Assessment of Bleaching Treatments With The Ohip-14 Survey
Authors: Özdemir Zeyneb Merve , Gürsel Sürmelioğlu Derya
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of teeth bleaching on oral health and quality of life (OHIP-14) in adults who have undergone office bleaching treatment.
Material and Methods: One hundred patients who applied to our clinic for bleaching treatment between 2016-2021 and underwent bleaching treatment with Opalescence Boost 40% PF were included in the study. Pre-treatment color determination is routinely done for each patient in the clinic. They were divided into four different groups as follow-up patients in 3rd month for Group 1, 6th month for Group 2, 1st year for Group 3, and 2nd year follow-up patients for Group 4 (n=25). Shade guide unit (ΔSGU) values were calculated for the patients using the Vita Classic color scale. In addition, the OHIP-14 questionnaire was applied to each patient to evaluate the effect of bleaching on oral health and quality of life. Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests were performed at P.05). In terms of color change, no significant difference compared to baseline levels with the measurements made at the 3rd, 6th months, and 1st and 2nd years (P.>05, =0.81).
Conclusion: After the bleaching treatment, the color remained stable for two years. However, a positive psychosocial effect and improved self-perception occurred in the patients.
Key Words: Bleaching treatment, OHIP-14, quality of life
YoutubeTM as an Information Source for Clinicians and Patients on Inlay-Onlay-Overlay Procedures
Authors: Yildirim Işik Handan , Işik Kerem Can
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of YouTubeTM videos on inlay, onlay, overlay restorations and to understand whether they were useful to patients and clinicians.
Method: In the present study, “inlay, onlay and overlay” were used as keyword and YouTube videos was analyzed. The first 159 videos were analyzed by two independent researchers, and 69 were subsequently included in the study. The characteristics of the videos, target audience and source of uploaded were evaluated. A 15-point scale was used to classify videos into low and high content. Each video was evaluated for content quality using the Video Information and Quality Index (VIQI) and Global Quality Scale (GQS).
Result: Most of the videos (44.9 %) had been uploaded by healthcare professionals, and followed by hospital/university (24.6 %). Definition of inlay-onlay-overlay was most mentioned topic. 63.8% of the videos was determined as low content and 36.2% high content. The VIQI and GQS scores of the high content group were significantly higher than low content group (P :.001; P
Readability Analysis of Turkish Patient Informing Texts about Teeth Whitening on the Internet: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Fidan Muhammet
Published: September 2024

Objective: Considering that the texts presented on the internet will be read by people of very different education levels, it is important to examine the readability of these texts. The aim of this study was to evaluate the readability analysis of Turkish patient information texts about teeth whitening on the internet.
Method: A Google search using the term “Teeth Whitening” revealed the top 100 websites. Turkish patient information texts on the 86 websites included in this study were evaluated according to the Atesman Readability Index. The information texts originated from dentists, specialist dentists, private health institutions, university hospitals, and newspapers. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test and descriptive statistics were used for statistical evaluation. Statistical significance level was accepted as P < .05.
Results: Atesman Readability Index score was 59.08 ± 8.14. According to the findings obtained in the research, 0% of the websites examined were rated as very easy, 7% as easy, 86% as moderately difficult, 5.8% as difficult, and 1.2% as very difficult. When the readability levels of the texts were examined according to grade levels, the following was found: 43% were grades 11th–12th , 43% grades 9th–10th, 7% grades 7th–8th, and 5.8% grade associate degree.
Conclusion: The readability of Turkish texts on teeth whitening on the internet was found to be of medium difficulty. When creating texts for the internet about teeth whitening, it would be beneficial to make them easier to read by using readability programs before they are published.
Keywords: Access to information, dentists, internet, teeth whitening
Knowledge and Attitude of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy Students Related to HIV/AIDS
Authors: Özenci İlknur , Mamoun Alshalabi Firas , Yildiz Mehmet Selim , Dirikan İpci Şebnem , Çakar Gökser
Published: September 2024

Objective: HIV is one of the main infectious diseases threatening world health for a long time. It is critical that today's healthcare students have the right knowledge and perspectives on HIV/AIDS, as they are the first line of defense against such a threat locally and globally. This cross-sectional study was carried out to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare students toward HIV/AIDS.
Method: In this study, a 4-part questionnaire consisting of 50 questions was administered to 450 healthcare students. Participants’ sociodemographic status, general knowledge of HIV/AIDS, their attitude to patients, and their knowledge related to oral manifestations of it were evaluated.
Results: With the participation of 100 students from each of the faculties of dentistry, medicine, and pharmacy, a response rate of 66.7% was achieved. The mean knowledge of HIV/AIDS score percentage was 44.2% in dentistry, 43.3% in medicine, and 44.6% in pharmacy. It was determined that they had a positive attitude towards HIV/AIDS patients, and their mean attitude percentage was 78.6% in dentistry, 75.9% in medicine, and 76.2% in pharmacy. When it comes to the oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS, as expected, dentistry students were found to have higher scores on the most common oral manifestations. Still, it was observed that students of all three faculties were not aware of most lesions.
Conclusion: Although students' knowledge levels were lower than expected, it was determined that most students displayed a professional attitude towards HIV/AIDS. The results obtained from this study revealed that dentistry, medicine, and pharmacy students need more detailed relevant education.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, attitude, knowledge, dentistry students, medicine, pharmacy
Sustainability Impact Unveiled: Validating a Multi-criteria tool for Assessing Citizen Initiatives
Authors: Beriguete Fanny E. , R. Cantalapiedra Inma , Palumbo Mariana , Masseck Torsten
Published: September 2024

Numerous studies highlight the pivotal role of Citizen Initiatives (CIs) in urban sustainability, yet existing methodologies often fall short in capturing their comprehensive neighborhood impact. This article validates the Multi-criteria tool for Assessing the Sustainability of CIs (MASCIs), specifically designed for the nuanced assessment of CIs on neighborhood sustainability. The primary objective is to thoroughly assess and validate MASCIs through a mixed-method approach, including interviews with fifteen experts surveyed on the system's suitability and application to six CIs in Barcelona. Results show that 53.33% of experts found current indicators suitable, with valuable suggestions for improvement. The implementation of the system in CIs validates the usefulness of the tool to quantify the impact of these initiatives in the community. The study reveals the nuanced nature of these initiatives, emphasizing context, stakeholder participation, and adaptability. This research enriches discussions on citizen-driven sustainability by addressing gaps in evaluation systems, deepening our understanding of their broader implications for urban development.
Long-term effect of supporting immunotherapy in a patient with metastatic small cell lung cancer
Authors: Filimonov A. A. , Kutakov N. M. , Chekini D. A.
Published: September 2024

About 15 % of lung tumors are small cell lung cancer. Because of its extremely poor prognosis with a median overall survival of 10 months, and the long absence of new treatment options beyond the combination of platinum and etoposide (EP), the introduction of immunotherapy has been a significant development in the treatment of this disease. IMpower133 was the first phase III trial demonstrated a statistically significant increase in median overall survival in the atezolizumab group from 10.3 to 12.3 months. Our clinical case demonstrates the efficacy of an EP with atezolizumab. The patient got 6 courses of EP with atezolizumab and 29 courses of atezolizumab maintenance immunotherapy, indicating the efficacy and tolerability of this combination.
Acalabrutinib in chronic lymphocytic leukemia therapy: literature review and experience of the Clinical and Diagnostic Center of the Lapino Clinical hospital
Authors: Ryabukhina Yu. E. , Zeynalova P. A.
Published: September 2024

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a B-cell tumor consisting of small lymphocytes. It develops through a multistage process of a series of genomic events. Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) plays an important role in signal transduction through constantly active BCR pathway. It participates in all aspects of B cell development including proliferation, maturation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Therefore, it seems reasonable to modulate BTK using pharmaceutical agents with the goal to suppress tumor process. The effect of 1st generation BTK inhibitor ibrutinib on non-target kinases is significant and causes some adverse events which can limit its use in older patients with concomitant pathologies. The results of completed trails have convincingly shown safety advantage and similar effectiveness of highly selective 2nd generation BTK inhibitor acalabrutinib compared to ibrutinib in all subgroups of patients with CLL. Considering the necessity of long term BTK inhibitor therapy (until progression or unacceptable progression), long-term manageable safety profile of acalabrutinib is important. The article discusses clinical pharmacology, effectiveness and safety of acalabrutinib therapy in the context of clinical trials. Analysis of medical histories of patients with CLL treated at the Clinical and Diagnostic Center of the Lapino Clinical Hospital, “Mother and Child” group of companies, in the last year was performed, and indications for treatment using 2nd generation BTK inhibitor were evaluated.
Factors affecting the effectiveness of conservative treatment of locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
Authors: Zhao J. , Mudunov A. M. , Aliyeva S. B. , Gelfand I. M. , Kamolova F. Sh.
Published: September 2024

Background. Currently, the main method of treatment of locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is surgical treatment with subsequent radiation/chemoradiation therapy. However, the survival rate of patients has not changed significantly in the last 20 years. Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is highly sensitive to chemotherapy and radiation which allows to perform treatment even in cases of locally advanced squamous cell carcinomas of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. However, the question of prognostic factors of the effect of chemoradiation therapy remains open. Therefore, determination of these factors is an important problem.

   Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness of conservative treatment of locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal cavity and paranasalsinuses.

   Materials and methods. The retrospective analysis included 55 patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses (stages III–IVA) who were under observation and receiving treatment at the N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology between 2000 and 2020. In 50 (90.9 %) patients, treatment began with induction chemotherapy with subsequent radiation therapy per the radical program. In this patient group, treatment effectiveness was evaluated per the RECIST 1.1 (Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors) criteria.

   Results. Five-year overall and progression free survival rates were 49.5 and 22.5 %, respectively. Objective response rate after treatment was achieved in 65.5 % of cases: complete response was observed in 38.2 % of cases (n = 21); partial response in 27.3 % (n = 15); stable disease in 18.2 % of cases (n = 10); disease progression in 16.4 % (n = 9).

   Conclusion. According to the results of the study, conservative treatment is a promising approach in locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Patients with complete response to treatment have the highest odds of cure and improved long-term outcomes.
Splenic marginal zone lymphoma: management specifics. Clinical observation
Authors: Zeynalova P. A. , Davydov M. M. , Ryabukhina Yu. E. , Shogenov M. S. , Zhukov A. G. , Nigmatullina E. R.
Published: September 2024

Despite having common histological and immunophenotypic characteristics with other marginal zone lymphomas, splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL) has distinctive clinical and biological features. The main indications for therapy of this disease (of primarily indolent progression) are progressive splenomegaly and/or progressive cytopenia. Current clinical management guidelines do not conclusively point to advantages of one certain therapy, and there is no universal algorithm of management of patients with newly diagnosed SMZL manifesting through progressive splenomegaly. Therefore, determination of indications for surgical treatment is an important problem. A clinical observation of a female patient with newly diagnosed advanced SMZL is presented. Due to progressive splenomegaly and hypersplenism symptoms, the patient underwent splenectomy. Personalized multidisciplinary approach allowed to relieve hypersplenism symptoms as quickly as possible, and the absence of postoperative complications with indolent disease progression significantly increased the patient’s quality of life and allowed to continue dynamic observation.
THERMAL BEHAVIOUR OF A CIRCULAR PLATE UNDER CAPUTO-FABRIZIO FRACTIONAL IMPACT WITH SECTIONAL HEATING
Authors: Varhadpande Indrajeet , Murthy V. R. K. , Lamba N. K.
Published: September 2024

Recent advances in the understanding of the precise physical thermal behaviour of various solids under the effect of fractional-order derivatives have boosted the study of thermoelasticity, which is primarily important in various industrial designs of usable structural materials. We investigated a thin circular plate that was subjected to additional sectional heating on its top and lower surfaces while creating thermal insulation around its outside border. In this work, we maintained the heat transfer equation while accounting for the impact of Caputo-Fabrizio fraction-order derivatives. According to specified boundary constraints, the integral transformation approach is used to assess the analytical solution of the displacement, temperature change, and thermal stresses. Furthermore, various functions and fractional parameters are computed using the material properties of aluminium metal plates for numerical purposes.
Sürekli Denetim Konusunda 2011-2024 Yılları Arasında Yapılan Araştırmaların Literatür Taraması ve İçerik Analizi
Authors: Koca Zeliha , Erdoğan Ebru
Published: September 2024

İşletmelerin büyümeleriyle birlikte yöneticiler işletme faaliyetlerini kontrol etme noktasında zorluklar yaşamaktadırlar. Bu durum, işletmelerde hata ve hile riskinin artmasına neden olmaktadır. İşletmelerin boyutundan bağımsız olarak hilelerin tespit edilmesi ve önlenmesine yönelik tedbirler alınmalıdır. Bu nedenle son dönemde yaşanan finansal olaylar ve yürürlüğe giren yeni yasal düzenlemelerle birlikte, geleneksel denetim metodları yerini giderek daha fazla dijital denetimlere bırakmaktadır. Hilelerin önlenmesi ve tespit edilmesinde önemli yöntemlerden biri olan sürekli denetim, dijital platformlarda işlemlerin kaydedilmesi ve raporlanmasıyla birlikte gerçek zamanlı muhasebe sistemlerinin temelini oluşturmaktadır.
Şirketlerde ve devlet kurumlarında sürekli denetimin yaygınlaşması bilim insanlarının da dikkatini çekmektedir. Dolayısıyla bu konuda dünya çapında yürütülen araştırma sayıları gün geçtikçe artmaktadır. Denetçilerin ihtiyaçlarını belirlemede ve kuruma zarar verebilecek sahtekârlık olaylarını en aza indirmede etkili bir yöntem olan sürekli denetimin geliştirilmesini sağlamak amacıyla sürekli denetime ilişkin son yıllarda yapılan araştırmaların içeriğini bilmek oldukça önemlidir. Bu araştırmanın amacı, Türkiye’de sürekli denetim konusunda 2011-2024 yılları arasında yapılan araştırmaların bilimsel yönelimini tespit etmektir. Bu doğrultuda Google Scholar, TR Dizin, Dergipark, EKUAL Keşif ve Web of Science (WOS) veri tabanları üzerinden ulaşılan sürekli denetim ile ilgili araştırmaların literatür taraması ve içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Literatür taraması ile sürekli denetimin farkındalık düzeyi, yıllara dayalı Türkiye’deki gelişim süreci değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca elde edilen çalışmaların (2011-2024) yayın eğilimlerinin, yazarlar arası işbirliğinin, yapılan atıfların sayısının, anahtar kelime terimlerindeki eğilimlerin vb. ortaya çıkarılması amaçlanmaktadır.
Francis Fukuyama’nın Kendini Reddi: “Son İnsan”dan “İnsan”ın Sonuna
Authors: Ergün Ragıp
Published: September 2024

Batı düşüncesinde ilerlemeye yüklenen anlam ilerlemenin bir noktadan sonra sona erip ermeyeceği tartışmalarına da neden olmuştur. Bu konuda farklı düşünürler tarihi sonlandıran ve hatta donduran çeşitli teoriler ortaya atmışlardır. “Tarihin sonu”nun geldiğini ve “son insan” modelinin ortaya çıktığını düşünen kişilerden birisi de Francis Fukuyama olmuştur. Bu tez sosyal bilimlerde uzun bir dönem tartışmalara neden olmuştur. Fukuyama çeşitli eserlerinde “tarihin sonu ve son insan” tezini destekleyen çalışmalar yapmıştır. Fukuyama’nın “tarihin sonu ve son insan” tezi özellikle 21. yüzyılın başında yaşanan teknolojik gelişmelerle “insan ötesi/sonrası” konulu yaklaşımlarla farklı bir boyut kazanmıştır. İnsanın teknolojik bir varlığa dönüştürme idealine sahip bu yaklaşımların en bilineni transhümanizmdir. Bu duruma kayıtsız kalmayan Fukuyama, kendi ilmi hayatının en önemli yaklaşımını reddeden, reddetmek zorunda kalan çalışmalar yapmıştır. Fukuyama “son insan” tezinde överek bahsettiği doğa bilimlerinin ve teknolojinin gelişimi konusunda artık endişe duymaktadır. Çünkü “son insan” modelini yarattığını düşündüğü bilimsel ve teknolojik gelişmeler bilinen insanın sonunu getirme idealine yönelmiştir. Bu da Fukuyama’nın kendi tezini reddeden bir yaklaşıma kaymasına, hatta önceki tezinin temel argümanlarının geldiği noktadan endişe duymasına neden olmaktadır.
Sürdürülebilir Tarımsal Pazarlama İçin Tarım Politikasına Etki Eden Kriterlerin Değerlendirilmesinde Bwm Çok Kriterli Karar Verme Yöntemi Uygulaması
Authors: Atlı Hüseyin Fatih
Published: September 2024

Rekabetçi bir ekonomide tarım politikası, tarımsal üretimde üreticiyi destekleyerek dengeli bir şekilde sürdürülebilirlik yaklaşımıyla uygulanması gerekir. Son yıllarda küresel iklim değişikliğinin, yerel/uluslararası pazarlama dinamiklerinin ve yerel/uluslararası tarım politikası değişikliklerinin tarım sektörünü daha fazla etkilediği tartışılmaktadır. Hükümetler ve uluslararası kuruluşlar, Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedeflerine yönelik ilerlemeyi hızlandırmak amacıyla tarım sektöründe sürdürülebilir politikalar geliştirmek için yoğun bir çaba sarfetmektedirler. Tarımda yeni uygulamaların ve yeni stratejilerin benimsenmesine yönelik araştırmalar büyümeye ve gelişmeye devam ederken; tarım politikası uygulamaları tarımsal pazarlamaya ilişkin yeni fırsatlar sunmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, sürdürülebilir tarımsal pazarlama için tarım politikasına etki eden kriterlerin önem düzeyi ağırlıklarını belirlemek ve sıralamaktır. Kriter Ağırlıklarının belirlenmesinde çok kriterli karar verme (ÇKKV) yöntemlerinden Best Worst yöntemi (BWM) tercih edilmiştir. Araştırma, belirsizlik ortamında ilgili paydaşların dahil olduğu çok kriterli karar vermenin birleşik yaklaşımı yoluyla tarım politikası strateji seçimi için uygun kriterlerin ağırlıklarını belirlemek için bir çerçeve önermektedir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre proje maliyetleri karar vericiler için en önemli kriter olarak tespit edilmiştir. Bunu sırasıyla sosyal faydalar ve istihdam olanakları kriterleri takip etmiştir. Sürdürülebilir tarım pazarlama için tarım politikası stratejileri belirlenirken, ekonomik, sosyal ve çevresel kriterler politika yapıcılar ve paydaşların değerlendirmesini etkileyebilecektir. Bu nedenle tarım politikasında stratejiler belirlenirken tüm bu faktörler de dikkate alınarak sürdürülebilirlik yaklaşımlarına daha çok önem verilmelidir.
The Influence of the Method and Instrument of Measuring Intelligence on the Assessment of the Dynamics of Cognitive Functions of Employees
Authors: Noss I.N.
Published: September 2024

The article provides empirical material confirming the hypothesis that the so-called age-related decline in intelligence is not observed in all people and not always. As a result of the ascertaining experiment, it was revealed that this negative effect depends on the type of experimental design and on the method of psychological measurement of variables. It is determined that longitudinal and cross-sectional plans provide different contradictory information. It was revealed that respondents with an initially high intellectual level engaged in activities related to scientific and creative research show high results throughout their lives. However, certain cognitive mental processes that require high speed of realization become more difficult for a person with age. Memory capabilities are decreasing. There is also a decline in the field of visual perception. But the intellectual actions that are used in solving everyday or professional tasks continue to be productive. Our research was conducted with the aim of experimentally verifying the theoretical position about the falling ratio of age and indicators of tests for assessing the cognitive abilities of personnel. In a mixed sample of 1,721 respondents, the results of intellectual ability testing were compared using SOT tests, SPM, Analogies, Dictionary and TOZ, distributed into three evaluative target groups: the sphere of logical and figurative theoretical thinking, functions of combinatorics and mental construction, verbal and semantic functions of thinking.