bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Particle swarm optimization based feature selection using factorial design
Authors: Koçak Emre , Örkcü H. Hasan
Published: June 2024

Feature selection, a common and crucial problem in current scientific research, is a crucial data preprocessing technique and a combinatorial optimization task. Feature selection aims to select a subset of informative and appropriate features from the original feature dataset. Therefore, improving performance on the classification task requires processing the original data using a feature selection strategy before the learning process. Particle swarm optimization, one of the metaheuristic algorithms that prevents the growth of computing complexity, can solve the feature selection problem satisfactorily and quickly with appropriate classification accuracy since it has local optimum escape strategies. There are arbitrary trial and error approaches described separately in the literature to determine the critical binary particle swarm optimization parameters, which are the inertial weight, the transfer function, the threshold value, and the swarm size, that directly affect the performance of the binary particle swarm optimization algorithm parameters used in feature selection. Unlike these approaches, this paper enables us to obtain scientific findings by evaluating all binary particle swarm optimization parameters together with the help of a statistically based factorial design approach. The results show how well the threshold and the transfer function have statistically affected the binary particle swarm optimization algorithm performance.
Creation of a Medical Knowledge Base for Unify the Development of Clinical Decision Support Systems Based on the National Metathesaurus
Authors: Zarubina Tat’yana V. , Rauzina Svetlana E. , Astanin Pavel A. , Koroleva Julia I. , Ronzhin Lev V. , Borisov Alexsandr A. , Afanasyeva Maria A. , Usova Anastasia V.
Published: June 2024

Background: The rapid growth in the volume of medical data, the extensive possibilities of information technology, the transfer of medical document flow to electronic format generates a high demand for the introduction of information and reference assistance tools and clinical decision support systems (CDSS). Work on the creation of CDSS currently combines the expert activities of doctors with the work of information technology specialists, mathematical statisticians, data scientists, knowledge engineers. Most of the developments involving the formation of knowledge bases are created in isolation, without the use of universal approaches that allow combining various solutions. At the heart of any medical knowledge base (MKB) there is a thesaurus, which is a systematized dictionary of terms that helps to standardize terminology, which makes it possible to speed up the search and exchange of information. It includes concept terms and relationships between them, as well as synonyms and various attributes. Aims — creation of a national medical metathesaurus, built on the ontological principle and the development of MKB based on it. Methods. International systematized dictionary of medical terms UMLS (Unified Medical Language System); clinical recommendations for 22 groups of nosologies; reference books of the federal portal of normative reference information of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation; electronic medical records – 330 thousand (dataset MIMIC-IV); abstracts of PubMed publications-28 million. Semantic analyzers SemRep (Semantic Repository) and MetaMap were used; methods for evaluating lexical similarity, connectivity, contextual combinability of entities in a subgraph, and mathematical statistics.
Results. The first version of the Unified National Medical Nomenclature (UNMN) has been created. It is proved that ontological models are an effective way of presenting structured information. Components of information search engines have been created. Analytical tools for working with metathesaurus have been developed.
Conclusions. On the basis of the UNMN and the created tools, it is possible to automate the formation of a clinical picture of the disease (knowledge base) and single-platform development of the CDSS.
Vaccine-Induced Immunity Against Pertussis in Lung Transplant Candidates
Authors: Kostinov Mikhail P. , Polishchuk Valentina B. , Ryzhov Alexey A. , Mashilov Kirill V. , Karchevskaia Natalia A. , Vlasenko Anna E.
Published: June 2024

Background. Given the high prevalence of Bordetella pertussis, patients with respiratory disorders are at risk of getting infected with this pathogen and developing pertussis. Therefore, they should be considered a target group for vaccination against this infection.
Aims — the objective of the study was to assess vaccine-induced immunity against pertussis in lung transplant candidates.
Methods. Twenty-four patients with severe bronchopulmonary diseases, aged 18 to 60, were vaccinated against pertussis with Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine. Five patients underwent lung transplantation. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies (Abs) were measured using the RIDASCREEN® Bordetella IgG test system.
Results. In the post-vaccination period, only 8.3% of the patients developed such local reactions as tenderness and induration at the injection site. The proportions of patients who were seropositive for pertussis before vaccination, one month and one year after vaccination were 71, 100 and 100%, respectively (p = 0.02). A significant increase in anti-pertussis IgG Ab levels was identified one month after a single vaccine dose, and was still observed after 12 months. In the group of two-dose vaccination, there was no statistical difference between the levels of IgG Abs one month after the first dose and one month after the second dose. A significant increase in anti-Bordetella pertussis IgG Ab levels was observed in the group of initially seronegative patients compared to seropositive patients (p = 0.03). A year after vaccination, there was no statistically significant difference in IgG Ab levels between the patients with and without a history of lung transplantation.
Conclusions. The majority (71%) of patients with severe bronchopulmonary disease was seropositive for B. pertussis. Single-dose vaccination against pertussis was safe; it induced the production of additional specific Abs and an increase in their levels in all patients. Therapy administered after lung transplantation did not significantly affect the levels of vaccine-induced Abs.
HVOF THERMAL SPRAYING METHOD-PROPERTIES, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES IN BOILER/TURBINE APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW
Authors: Shetty Rakshith Kumar , Hebbale Ajit M.
Published: June 2024

The technique of thermal spray proves invaluable in helping to enhance the surface of solid materials. This specially and versatile process finds application in coating various materials and components, endowing them with increased resistance against wear, erosion, corrosion, abrasion, or heat. Highvelocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) coating is included in the category of most rapidly utilized coating techniques and is very good for making dense coatings at moderate temperatures, boasting reduced porosity (typically < 1%). Industries worldwide have broadly implemented HVOF because of its numerous benefits. This research article offers a comprehensive overview of numerous thermal spray coating techniques, and characteristics are outlined, showcasing the purpose of HVOF deposition in safeguarding materials from deterioration at elevated heat levels in extremely diverse environments. The article also focuses on previous research efforts in the surrounding context of HVOF-sprayed coatings techniques, challenges, advancements, and opportunities in boiler/turbine applications.
Hydration of a two-component CSA–OPC mix: timing of component blending and setting on demand
Authors: Jakob Cordula , Rudolph Jennifer Viola , Wolf Julian Johannes , Neubauer Jürgen
Published: June 2024

With the ongoing development of new technologies like three-dimensional printing, the requirements for the performance of cementitious materials are becoming more complex. Setting on demand, while the workability of the material is retained until placement, is an important aspect. A ternary system comprising CSA (calcium sulfoaluminate cement), OPC (ordinary Portland cement) and C$ (anhydrite) was developed to achieve setting on demand in a two-component setup, where two retarded cementitious components were mixed after specific times of storage. The kinetics of the individual systems and the blend were examined by heat flow calorimetry, quantitative X-ray diffraction and pore water analysis. The rheological development was monitored by a penetration test method. The results showed that the performance of the blend was independent of the storage time of the individual components and could be tailored by changes in the retarder dosage in the individual components. The initial reaction in the blend was characterised by the simultaneous dissolution of ye'elimite and C3S, resulting in the formation of ettringite as the sole detectable hydrate phase. The fate of silicon remains unclear as, with the methodology at hand, no silicon-bearing hydrate phase could be identified.
Factors affecting the property of open-cell fly ash-based porous geopolymer via replica method
Authors: Wen Zhiwei , Rao Guanghua , Wan Li , Wang Song , Lai Kun , Yang Guang , Ai FanRong
Published: June 2024

Fly ash (FA) is a silicate solid waste produced by coal-fired power plants, which encroaches on land and pollutes the soil. Aluminosilicate can be hydrated using alkali activators to form a high-strength geopolymer. Using organic foam impregnation, geopolymer slurry can be converted into lightweight, high-strength and porous geopolymer. Herein, FA and a sodium-based alkaline activator were mixed to prepare a geopolymer slurry. Immersing a polyurethane sponge in the slurry and adjusting the roller spacing yielded a porous geopolymer with a uniform structure. Different process parameters were adjusted, revealing that the modulus of the alkali activator at 1.5% and 10% water content resulted in a high-strength FA geopolymer. When the dispersant dosage was set at 1%, the slurry had an excellent slurry-hanging effect. Adjusting the roller spacing produced a porous geopolymer with a porosity of 71%, a thermal conductivity of 0.1454 (W/m)/K and a strength of 1.33 MPa. This study highlights the potential for repurposing FA into environmentally friendly and versatile geopolymer materials.
Effect of facing stiffness on reinforced soil walls under surcharge loading–unloading
Authors: Mirmoradi S.H. , Ehrlich M.
Published: June 2024

This paper investigates the impact of facing stiffness on the performance of geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS) walls under surcharge loading–unloading. Data from two instrumented physical model tests are utilised considering two different facing stiffness (block and wrapped). After the end of construction, the physical models were loaded and unloaded, step by step. They were comprehensively instrumented to monitor the load mobilised along with the reinforcements, horizontal toe load, lateral facing displacement, vertical displacement at the top of the walls and horizontal stress behind the block faces. In addition, a simplified analytical procedure is proposed in order to determine the maximum reinforcement load under surcharge unloading. The results show that the toe restraint at the base of the block-faced wall highly controls the performance of GRS wall with structural facing. When there is no toe resistance, irrespective of the facing type, the walls present, in general, similar performance under surcharge loading and unloading. Furthermore, during surcharge unloading, the reinforcement load near the face may be less affected in the wrapped-face wall compared with the block-faced wall. Moreover, the maximum reinforcement loads during surcharge unloading were fairly captured using the proposed procedure.
Greek Material Clothed in Islamic Garb: Ḥunayn Ibn ‘Isḥāq’s Fī Manāfi’ al-’Adā’
Authors: Göksu Ahmet , Al- Khaffaf Ebrahim
Published: June 2024

The Greek version of Claudius Galen’s On the Usefulness of the Parts [Περὶ χρησέως
μορίων: Peri chrēséōs moríōn], an important book in terms of both the history of medicine
and theology, has survived to this day. This work by Galen was translated into Arabic
under the name Fī Manāfi’ al-’Adā’ by Ḥunayn Ibn ‘Isḥāq in Baghdad in the 9th century
during the translation movement in the Islamic civilization. This article aims to observe
the changes Ḥunayn made in the text by generally focusing on specific terms and phrases.
Particularly, this will be achieved by comparing the English translation of Galen’s Greek
original work with its Arabic translation. And this will be specifically accomplished by
drawing attention to Ḥunayn’s method and approach of translation in adapting Galen’s
work On the Usefulness of the Parts to Islamic culture. It is clear that the term “Islamic
culture” encompasses a vast array of concepts. However, for the purposes of this article,
our focus will be on Islam’s robust monotheistic principles, its rejection of pagan notions, and the unique phrases that can be traced back to the Qur’ān. Elvira Wakelnig described
this translation approach as a method wherein the “Greek material was clothed in Islamic
garb”. The reason for choosing this particular book stems from the fact that its topic is
closely related to rational theology and it has arrived to us in a complete form in both its
original Greek language as well as in its Arabic translation made by Ḥunayn.
Uzunçayır Üstündeki Köşk: Bir Kültür ve Musikî Meclisi Olarak Mehmed Galib Bey’in Evi
Authors: Hızlı Kasım
Published: June 2024

Mehmed Galib Bey, Sultan II. Abdülhamid dönemi idarecilerindendir. Jön Türk
Devrimi’nden sonra görevden alınınca Üsküdar’daki köşkünde ikamet etmeye başlamıştır.
Mehmed Galib Bey’in Uzunçayır üstündeki köşkü, 1908 yılından itibaren musikî
fasıllarının icra edildiği bir meclise dönüşmüştür. Yakın dostu ve yayıncısı Ebüzziya
Tevfik Bey’in matbuat ve kültür âlemine dair sohbetleriyle zenginleşen meclislere
dönemin kadın şair ve musikîşinaslarından Leyla Saz Hanım da iştirak etmiştir. Bu
çalışmada, Mehmed Galib Bey’in Üsküdar Uzunçayır’daki köşkünde gerçekleşen kültür
ve musikî meclisleri incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın amacı, Mehmed Galib Bey’in köşkündeki
saz ve söz âlemlerinin Üsküdar’ın kültür ve musikî hayatına yaptığı katkıyı ortaya
koymaktır. Çalışmada Mehmed Galib Bey’in biyografisi, dâhil olduğu kültür ve musikî
çevresi, Uzunçayır üstündeki köşkün tarihçesi ve köşkün misafirlerinin biyografilerine
yer verilmiştir. Çalışmanın birincil kaynağını köşkün sakinlerinden Reşid Halid Gönç’ün erken Cumhuriyet döneminde yayınlanan tefrikaları oluşturmaktadır. Köşkün sakinleri ve
müdavimlerinin biyografileri ikincil kaynaklarla ortaya konmuştur.
Amy Blackstone, Gönüllü Çocuksuzluk: Aileyi Baştan Tanımlayan ve Yeni Bir Bağımsızlık Çağı Yaratan Hareket, çev. Hilal Dikmen
Authors: Altungeyik Ezgi
Published: June 2024

Maine Üniversitesi Sosyoloji Bölümünde öğretim üyesi olan Amy Blackstone,
“Aileyi Baştan Tanımlayan ve Yeni Bir Bağımsızlık Çağı Yaratan Hareket”
adlı çalışmasında toplumsal cinsiyet ile gönüllü çocuksuzluğun nasıl birbiriyle
bağlantılı olabileceğinin üstüne eğiliyor. Çocuksuzluk tercihinin ne olduğuna, bu
seçimi yapanların yaşamlarını nasıl sürdürdüğüne ve neden ebeveynliği tercih
etmediklerine ışık tutmayı amaçlıyor. Ayrıca bu tercihi bulunanlar için tercihin
sonuçlarını da inceliyor.
Issues with the steppe hypothesis: An archaeological perspective. Iconography, mythology and language in Neolithic and Early Bronze Age southern Scandinavia
Authors: Iversen Rune
Published: June 2024

In southern Scandinavia, Neolithic iconography was focused on non- figurative (aniconic) geometric motifs resembling those found as engravings on large stones across western Europe in areas where megalithic tombs were built. Such engravings are generally referred to as megalithic art. However, a certain group of elaborate anthropomorphic standing stones, statue menhirs, dating to the late 4th and early 3rd millennium BC, is known from western Europe and has clear parallels further east in the North Pontic area, in the Caucasus and as far away as the Altai Mountains. Are the personifications represented in these Chalcolithic statue menhirs expressing new social conducts, manifestations of elite groups and Indo-European mythologies? If so, why was this new mode of expression not adopted in southern Scandinavia with the introduction of Yamnaya/Corded Ware influences and early Indo-European around 2800 BC? It was not until the 2nd millennium BC (the Early Bronze Age in southern Scandinavia) that this region saw human representations and indications of Indo-European mythology. Taking the iconological changes of the Early Nordic Bronze Age as a point of departure, this paper argues against a single wave of steppe migration as the sole explanation for the Indo-Europeanization of southern Scandinavia. Instead, at least two major rounds of steppe innovation and influences are identified.
Negative concord in fragments: Reexamining the evidence against the negativity of negation markers
Authors: Rudnev Pavel
Published: June 2024

I argue that particular restrictions on the recoverability of elided negation in fragment answers in negative-concord languages follow from the semantics of questions. Drawing parallels with other ellipsis phenomena, I also highlight the role of Agree in making certain heads recoverable. This invalidates a major argument against the analysis of negative-concord items as universal quantifiers scoping above negation.
Enhancing flotation beneficiation efficiency of complex ores using ionometry methods
Authors: Yakovleva T. A. , Romashev A. O. , Mashevsky G. N.
Published: June 2024

Flotation beneficiation plays a leading role in the processing most ores. The efficiency of this process is ensured by the correct selection of operating modes, which involves choosing the most selective reagents and determining their optimal consumption. Despite the significance of this issue, the classic approach to determining beneficiation parameters involves testing followed by the processing of the results obtained and the determination of the reagent consumption. However, such studies do not reveal the essence of the physicochemical processes occurring within the pulp, and the results of testing one sample may not correspond to the optimum when the properties of the sample change.

The purpose of this work is to develop and implement a methodological approach to the study of ore flotation beneficiation using ionometry methods. The data obtained from ion-selective sensors significantly deepen our insight into the transformations occurring during the flotation process and allow for consideration of possible adverse factors that hinder effective process progression.

To achieve this goal, a comparative analysis of two approaches to flotation beneficiation testing was performed using complex sulfide ores as examples. In the first stage, a flotation beneficiation study was conducted through D-optimal factor testing, which included 20 individual tests to determine the optimal consumption of modifying reagents, yielding qualitative indicators. In the second stage, flotation tests were conducted using electrochemical monitoring with pH, Ag2S, Pt, and membrane electrodes. A universal flowchart for flotation studies with ion-selective sensors has been developed, facilitating the application of this approach to various ores. The implementation of the results from this comparative analysis has led to a 7.8% increase in beneficiation efficiency while reducing reagent consumption. Additionally, the insights gained into the electrochemical processes occurring allowed for assumptions about the adverse factors affecting flotation outcomes. In conclusion, a model for the potential application of this approach at existing enterprises was proposed, including the implementation of an “intelligent assistant” for flotation operators based on the developed electrochemical models.
Job Satisfaction among Sherubtse Staff: A Comparative Analysis of Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff
Authors: Kinley Zangmo
Published: June 2024

Job satisfaction is the fulfilment that an individual derives from employment. The main objective of this study is to assess job satisfaction among teaching and non-teaching staff of Sherubtse College.  A quantitative study was conducted to determine job satisfaction. Primary data was collected through random sampling from a total of 39 teaching and 29 non-teaching staff. Out of 68 respondents, 92.6 percent were deemed satisfied, while 7.4 percent expressed dissatisfaction with their current employment status. Data entry and analysis were performed using tests and computations in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
Strengthening the Green Economy for Developing Countries through the Implementation of Maqasid Syariah
Authors: Harjoni Harjoni
Published: June 2024

Economic development that does not follow the rules of its existence can be detrimental to the living ecosystem. Many efforts have been made throughout the world to eliminate these negative impacts. Recently, religious concepts related to green economics have received attention again, including Islamic views on this matter. The problem formulation in this article is the concept of Islam in sustainable development. So this research aims to find the ideal concept of Islam in sustainable development. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method with a library study type of research, where the researcher relies on various literature related to the study topic. The research results show that Islam has the ideals concept of sustainable development. At least there are basic principles in supporting sustainable development with the concept of a green economy, namely the application of fiqh al-bi’ah (fiqh environment) based on values guided by maqashid sharia for managing sharia resources in the economy.
The impact of rehabilitation on the quality of life of patients with vulvovaginal atrophy
Authors: Ampilogova D. M. , Solopova A. G. , Blinov D. V. , Bykovshchenko G. K. , Khlopkova S. V. , Ivanov A. E.
Published: June 2024

Aim: to evaluate the impact of rehabilitation on various components of quality of life (QoL) in patients with vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA).

Materials and Methods. A prospective comparative controlled longitudinal study involved 350 patients with VVA, divided into groups based on the type of menopause: surgical (n = 140) and natural (n = 140), with a control group of 70 women without VVA. Patients were further subdivided into those receiving complex "active" (groups 1A, 2A) and "passive" (groups 1B, 2B) rehabilitation. The study included 6 visits over 24 months, assessing QoL using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Modified Menopausal Index (MMI), Well-being, Activity, Mood questionnaire (WAM), Magnesium Deficiency Questionnaire (MDQ), and the Assessment Test of Magnesium Deficiency (ATMD).

Results. Women with surgical menopause had severe sexual dysfunction initially. Complex "active" rehabilitation significantly improved sexual function over time compared to "passive" rehabilitation. Surgical menopausal women had higher initial levels of anxiety and depression. "Active" rehabilitation significantly reduced these levels, reaching normal values within the first year. Patients with surgical menopause exhibited more severe menopausal symptoms. "Active" rehabilitation led to significant reductions in these symptoms, improved well-being, activity, and mood more significantly than "passive" rehabilitation, particularly in the first year. Complex "active" rehabilitation normalized magnesium deficiency indicators within three months, maintaining normal levels throughout the study.

Conclusion. Comprehensive "active" rehabilitation significantly improves sexual function, reduces anxiety and depression, alleviates menopausal symptoms, and enhances overall well-being in women with VVA, especially those in surgical menopause. Personalized rehabilitation programs are crucial for enhancing QoL in these patients.
Students' perceptions of well-being
Authors: Vasileva Inna V. , Chumakov Mikhail V. , Chumakova Darya M.
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: In today's society, there is a need to explore strategies for attaining and improving overall well-being. This exploration requires an examination of perceptions of well-being in different social groups. First and second-year students in higher education institutions represent the future social capital of the nation. Understanding the factors that contribute to their sense of well-being is essential, as it can determine their future social interactions and behaviors.
AIM: to identify the content of students’ perceptions of well-being.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 258 first- and second-year university students. The main research method was a modified free association technique, where students were asked to provide three associations in the form of verbs, adjectives, and nouns, resulting in a total of nine associations per participant. Data were analyzed using frequency analysis and calculation of ranks.
RESULTS: A total of 2322 associations were identified among students. These associations were then organized to form 51 associative groups, which were further combined into 16 semantic groups for meaningful interpretation. The concept of "well-being" was analyzed within a structured semantic space, focusing on emotional and motivational-need characteristics. The semantic space of the concept of “well-being” is structured according to emotional and motivational-need characteristics. The emotional component of well-being encompasses a range of positive emotions with varying degrees of intensity. On the other hand, the motivational-need component primarily addressed needs related to physical comfort, safety, basic life support, and material support.
CONCLUSION: In the content of university students’ perceptions about well-being, the emotional sphere holds the most significant position. Students associate well-being with feelings of calm joy, happiness and emotional stability. Additionally, perceptions of well-being are centered around fulfilling basic and material needs.
Right heart status in patients with COVID-19: a literature review
Authors: Karasev Anton A. , Poteshkina Natalia G. , Lysenko Maryana A. , Krylova Natalia S. , Svanadze Anna M. , Maslova Maria Y. , Beloglazova Irina P.
Published: June 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented strain on healthcare worldwide. Considering that the main pathophysiological processes causing the severe and extremely severe course of the disease are COVID-19-associated pneumonia and hypercoagulation, the hemodynamics of pulmonary circulation and the right heart was of particular concern. Echocardiography has become the main method for assessing the condition of the right heart in COVID-19 patients, owing to its availability and speed of the investigation. However, echocardiographic assessment of the right heart is challenging, and data in the available literature are conflicting.
The functioning of the right parts of the heart regarding normality and in conditions of COVID-19 infection is shown. The results of studies aimed at assessing the structural, hemodynamic, and functional parameters of the right heart during the acute course of the disease and in the long-term period — from a month to a year — were studied. Currently, there is no consensus on the effect of COVID-19 on the condition of the right side of the heart in the long term and, accordingly, further monitoring of patients who have had COVID-19, especially severe and extremely severe cases, is required.
55 years of devoted service to medicine, morphology, and pedagogy: On the 80th anniversary of the birth of Professor N.R. Karelina
Authors: Artyukh Linard Yu. , Gafiatullina Ksenia A. , Gafiatullin Marat R. , Oppedizano Mikhail Giuseppe L. , Busorgina Maria O. , Akopyan Artur A. , Lupusharu Anton , Chernetsov Roman A. , Yargunin Vladimir S. , Sokolova Irina N. , Mogileva Irina I. , Vasiliev Andrey G.
Published: June 2024

Professional development has come a long way that in 2023 we congratulated Natalia Rafailovna Karelina, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Member of the Board of the Scientific Medical Society of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists of Russia for her 80th birth anniversary. For more than 21 years, she has served as the head of the Department of Human Anatomy at St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University and inspires the younger generation to scientific achievements. The staff of the Department of Human Anatomy of St. Petersburg State Medical University, friends and colleagues, and numerous students cordially congratulate Natalia Rafailovna and wish her a long life, good health, professional longevity, and continued enthusiasm for the benefit of her beloved medical science and pedagogy.
(Art+Med)CoLAB
Authors:   , Banning Adrian Susan , Goodill Sherry W.
Published: June 2024

Introducing art into medical education may benefit future clinicians by improving capacity for empathy and reducing elements of burnout.1-3 This pilot study evaluated the effects of an art-based curricular addition on PA student perspectives and self-reported empathy and burnout measures using a quasi-experimental methodology. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 75 students in three cohorts using the Interpersonal Reactivity Index, the Student Oldenburg Burnout Inventory and a questionnaire designed for this project. Quantitative results showed no meaningful differences of means in burnout or empathy scales within or between cohorts or from pre- to post- intervention. Qualitative data revealed trends in student appreciation for the curriculum due to the opportunity to relax, learn and integrate artistic and medical concepts. While no differences in burnout or empathy subscales were observed in this study, students appreciated and found value in the curricular addition utilized and expressed feelings of increased happiness and stress reduction afterwards. The majority also reported that this experience encouraged them to consider art as a means of improving well-being, thus demonstrating potential value of the curriculum to improve PA student well-being at the location in this study.
HELAL SERTİFİKALI GIDA TÜKETİMİ İÇİN BİREYLERİN DAHA YÜKSEK FİYAT ÖDEME İSTEKLİLİĞİNDE DİNİ BAĞLILIĞIN DÜZENLEYİCİLİK ROLÜ
Authors: Yemez İbrahim , Delice Akca Tuğba
Published: June 2024

Helal sertifika özellikle İslam dinine tabii olan bireyler için mal ve hizmet satın alırken dikkat ettikleri, önem verdikleri ve satın alma karar süreçlerinde etkili olan bir unsurdur. Bununla beraber helal sertifikalı ürünlerin diğer ürünlere göre fiyatlarının da farklı olduğu bilinmektedir. Bu bağlamda bu çalışmada tüketicilerin helal sertifikalı gıda tüketimi için daha yüksek fiyat ödeme istekliliğinde dini bağlılığın düzenleyicilik rolünün olup olmadığı incelenmek istenmiştir. 5-30 Nisan 2021 tarihlerinde çevrimiçi örnekleme metoduyla 18 yaşından büyük 506 tüketiciden veriler toplanmıştır. Elde edilen verilere ilk olarak Faktör Analizi uygulanmıştır. Bu analizle kullanılan ölçeğin uyum ve ayrışma geçerliliği ile iç tutarlılığı ortaya konmuş ve ölçeğin geçerli ve güvenilir olduğu görülmüştür. Daha sonra araştırma modeli YEM altında düzenleyicilik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Analiz sonucunda depolama ve taşıma faktörü ile helal logo faktörünün yüksek fiyat ödeme istekliliği üzerindeki etkisinde dini bağlılığın düzenleyicilik rolü olduğu görülmüştür. Ancak kesim şekli, menşei ülke, fiyat bilinci ve gıda kalitesi faktörlerinin yüksek fiyat ödeme istekliliği üzerindeki etkisinde dini bağlılığın düzenleyicilik rolü olmadığı bulunmuştur.
Does Idiosyncratic Risk Have a Significant Impact on Return Probability? A Case Study of Borsa Istanbul 100 Stocks
Authors: Çam Salih
Published: June 2024

Most asset pricing models ignore idiosyncratic risk, or firm-specific risk, while it is one of the most critical determinants of asset pricing and stock returns. In this paper, we investigate the impact of idiosyncratic risk on the returns of stocks traded on the Borsa Istanbul using six different fixed effect panel tobit and four different fixed effect panel logit regression models. The results of logit models suggest that as idiosyncratic risk increases, probability of positive stock returns also increases. Furthermore, an increase in a stock's market sensitivity has a negative effect on the probability of positive returns, while an increase in the market-to-book ratio, firm size, and market return has positive effects on returns. In all models, the explanatory variables, including idiosyncratic risk, market-to-book ratio, firm size, and market return, have a positive effect on returns, except for the model where negative values of dependent variable are censored at zero.
Dirençli Kent Nedir ve Nasıl Sürdürülebilir Kılınır Tartışmaları Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: Batal Salih
Published: June 2024

Dirençli kent; kentin işleyişinde meydana gelen değişimlere verdiği tepki ve bozulan işlevselliğine müdahale kabiliyeti olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Kentin işlevselliğini oluşturan kategoriler; ekonomik, sosyal, yönetsel ve çevresel olarak sıralanmaktadır. Dirençli kent tasarısının uygulanamaması, beraberinde sürdürülebilir gelişme kavramının da anlamını yitirmesi demektir. Çalışmada sürdürülebilirlik ve kentsel direnç ilişkisi çeşitli yönleriyle incelenerek dirençli kentin tanımlanışı ayrık bir biçimde konumlandırılmıştır. Söz konusu ayrıklık dirençli kentin yalnızca sınırlı konularla ele alındığı bir senaryo meydana getirmektedir. Makalenin amacı, dirençli kentin sürdürülebilir gelişimin elde edilmesinde bütüncül bir perspektifle değerlendirilmesi gerektiğini ifade etmek ve kentsel kararların küresel gelişimlerden etkilendiği bir süreci tanımlamaktadır. Dirençli kenti bütüncül bir perspektiften ele alıyor olmak, küreselliğin kentin dirençliliğinde belirleyici olduğu gerçeğini ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Dirençli kentin bu kurgusu onun sosyal, ekonomik, çevresel ve yönetsel olarak sıralanan kategorilerinde meydana gelen değişimlere karşı hızlı adaptasyon sağlamasına yardımcı olacaktır. Sağlanan adaptasyonun öngörülebilir olması sayesinde kentin fonksiyonelliğindeki bozulmaların en aza indirgenmesini hedeflenmektedir.
Kent Güvenliği ve Emniyeti Konusunda Türkiye’de Yazılan Lisansüstü Tezlerin Bibliyometrik Analizi
Authors: Payam Mehmet Murat
Published: June 2024

Kent güvenliği ve emniyeti konusunda Türkiye’de yazılan lisansüstü tezlerin incelendiği bu çalışmada, 65 lisansüstü teze ait veriler kullanılmıştır. Kent güvenliği ve emniyeti temalı tezler, çeşitli parametrelere göre içerik analizi ve bibliyometrik analiz ile değerlendirilmiş ve çeşitli bulgulara ulaşılmıştır. Kent güvenliği/emniyeti temalı ilk tezin 1998 yılında ve en çok tezin 2019 yılında yayımlandığı görülmüştür. Tezlerin büyük bir çoğunluğu Türkçe dilinde ve İstanbul ilinde yapılmıştır. En çok lisansüstü tez, Dokuz Eylül ve Gazi Üniversitesi’nde yapılmıştır. Tezlerin çoğu, kamu yönetimi anabilim dalında yazılmıştır. En çok tezi, sırasıyla Doktor Öğretim Üyesi, Profesör ve Doçentler yönetmiştir. Tezlerde en çok kullanılan ilk üç anahtar kelime sırasıyla ‘kentsel’, ‘güvenlik’ ve ‘suç’tur. Tezlerde en çok literatür taraması kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışma ile elde edilen sonuçların, kent güvenliği ve emniyeti konusunun yazındaki gelişimini anlamak, bu konuya ilişkin genel eğilimlerin portresini çıkarmak, kent güvenliği ve emniyeti alan yazınına katkı sağlamak ve gelecekteki araştırmalara yol göstermek açısından çok önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir.
CBCT an inbound necessity in dentistry
Authors: Rani Anusha , Nagraj  , Sultana Fouzia , Sharma Deepak K , Farhana B
Published: June 2024

CBCT has become increasingly important in treatment planning and diagnosis in implant dentistry, ENT, orthopedics, and interventional radiology (IR), among other things. Perhaps because of the increased access to such technology, CBCT scanners are now finding many uses in dentistry, such as in the fields of oral surgery, endodontics and  rthodontics. Integrated CBCT is also an important tool for patient positioning and verification in image-guided radiation therapy
Comparative analysis of chlorhexidine and listerine mouthwashes on buccal cell health: A clinical and cytological investigation
Authors: Rai Jasuma , Shah Shraddha , Shah Monali , Shah Netra
Published: June 2024

Mouthwashes are used routinely as adjunct to scaling and root planing. Chlorhexidine mouthwash is known as gold standard while Listerine is a widely used essential oil mouthwash. This study was done to evaluate and compare the genotoxic effect of Listerine with Chlorhexidine mouthwash on buccal cells.

It was a parallel design study with 20 participants in each group (Group 1: Chlorhexidine mouthwash and Group 2: Listerine mouthwash). Gingival index was recorded and buccal cells scraping were taken at baseline and 3 weeks after use of respective mouthwashes. The buccal cells were assessed for cytotoxicity using micronuclei test (under microscope at 100 x magnification) using Papanicolaou Stain.

There was a statistically significant reduction seen in gingival index from baseline to 3 weeks in both the groups (p< 0.001). There was a statistically significant increase in micronuclei count and number of Micronucleated cells in both the groups from baseline to 3 weeks (p< 0.001). The intergroup analysis showed highly significant increase in micronuclei and Micronucleated cells numbers in Chlorhexidine mouthwash group as compared to Listerine group (p< 0.001).

After a 3 weeks exposure, Listerine mouthwash showed less cytotoxicity on buccal cells as compared to Chlorhexidine mouthwash.
Zygomatico-maxillary complex fracture
Authors: Anto Aravind , Chavan Anur , Ajmera Shruti , Chand Utham , Bharath Anjali , Agarwal Ankush Kumar
Published: June 2024

The fractures in the zygomatic complex if left untreated can lead to issues like dystopia, enophthalmos, and changes in appearance. Achieving excellent aesthetic and functional results in treatment relies on utilizing materials and diagnostic tools such as CT scans. This study aims to showcase a case involving a fracture in the left orbital lateral wall and orbital floor, highlighting both aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Enhancing anterior maxillary esthetics: A case report
Authors: Kumar Varun , Deole Kedar
Published: June 2024

This case study delves into the complex process of esthetic restoration in the anterior maxilla, highlighting the careful planning and precise execution needed to achieve optimal results. Tarting with a thorough assessment of the patient's dental health, including bone structure and soft tissue condition, a customized treatment plan was crafted through the collaborative efforts of the implant surgeon and restorative dentist. The surgical placement of a single tooth implant was performed with precision, ensuring optimal positioning and angulation to achieve natural-looking results while preserving the surrounding tissues. Prosthetic restoration utilized carefully chosen materials and techniques to integrate seamlessly with the natural teeth. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and precise attention to detail, the anterior maxilla was successfully esthetically rehabilitated, showcasing the transformative capabilities of modern implant dentistry.
Prevalence of mesiodens among nepalese children
Authors: Upadhyay Manisha , Agrawal Ankita , Sharma Jyoti
Published: June 2024

Mesiodens are considered as one of the most common supernumerary teeth which results in various problems in the oral cavity. However, there have been no studies conducted for establishing the prevalence of same in pediatric population, in Bhairahawa, Nepal.

The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence rate of mesiodens in children between the age group of 4-12 years.

Clinical examination and radio vediographs of 1240 patients were investigated. A total of 32 patients were found to have mesiodens/mesiodents’.

The study shows a prevalence rate of 2.58% with sex ratio of 15:1 favouring males.

Mesiodens is commonly seen supernumerary tooth in children which leads to various problems leading to malocclusion in oral cavity. Early detection and treatment can be helpful in resolution of future problems.
¿Barreras o facilitadores?: hacia medidas técnicas compatibles con el comercio en América Latina y el Caribe
Authors: Blyde Juan S.
Published: June 2024

A medida que los aranceles han disminuido progresivamente en el tiempo, las medidas técnicas se han vuelto relativamente más importantes como posibles barreras al comercio internacional. Pero las medidas técnicas son menos visibles que los aranceles y sus efectos sobre el comercio son más difíciles de cuantificar y comprender. Este reporte presenta información detallada sobre la prevalencia de las medidas técnicas en América Latina y el Caribe, examina su relación con el comercio internacional y analiza los principales temas de política que los países de la región deben considerar para asegurar que el uso de medidas técnicas sea compatible con una agenda moderna de comercio e integración.
Prawdziwe oblicze świętej Marii Magdaleny — uwagi na marginesie publikacji „Noli me tangere”. Mary Magdalene: One Person, Many Images
Authors: Dutczak Marta
Published: June 2024

Artykuł jest krytyczną analizą publikacji „Noli me tangere”. Mary Magdalene: One Person, Many Images, powstałą w 2006 r. w ramach interdyscyplinarnego programu badawczego „Mary Magdalene and the Touching of Jesus: An Intra- and Interdisciplinary Investigation of the Interpretation of John 20:17 in Exegesis, Iconography and Pastoral Care”, wspieranego przez Flamandzki Fundusz Badań Naukowych we współpracy z The Centre for Women’s Studies Theology, na Wydziale Teologicznym Katolickiego Uniwersytetu w belgijskim Leuven. Na początku przywołano cztery teksty zawarte w pierwszej części publikacji, w których ich twórcy analizują z perspektywy swoich dyscyplin naukowych znaczenie słów wypowiedzianych w poranek Zmartwychwstania przez Chrystusa do Marii Magdaleny: Sabine Van Den Eynde (egzegeza Biblii hebrajskiej i ksiąg deuterokanonicznych, analiza narracyjna i gender, semantyka), ks. Reimund Bieringer (egzegeza Pism Nowego Testamentu), Karlijn Demasure (teologia praktyczna, duszpasterstwo rodzin) oraz Hannelore Devoldere (teologia pastoralna), Barbara Baert (ikonologia sztuki chrześcijańskiej). W drugiej części artykułu dokonano krytycznego spojrzenia na katalog 29 dzieł ukazujących motyw Noli me tangere, powstałych w czasie od XV do XXI wieku, eksponowanych na towarzyszącej projektowi wystawie w the Maurits Sabbe Library. Zwracając uwagę na odkrywcze aspekty zawartych studiów oraz not katalogowych, m.in.: czytanie postaci Marii Magdaleny w kluczu intertekstualności, wskazanie Magdalenie przez Chrystusa słowami Noli me tangere, aby od tej pory szukała obecności z Nim w sakramentach, różny charakter wymiany spojrzeń między Chrystusem a niewiastą podczas uczty u Szymona i w poranek zmartwychwstania, wskazano na zagrożenia, które niesie ze sobą publikacja. Są nimi przede wszystkim: dopuszczenie analizy tekstu biblijnego w kluczu gender rozumianym jako ideologia będąca w sprzeczności z doktryną katolicką, przeakcentowanie roli wspólnoty wierzących, która ma znaleźć się w centrum po Wniebowstąpieniu Chrystusa, przypisanie Marii Magdalenie przymiotów Maryi (m.in. hortus conclusus) czy też twierdzenie, że jedynie na podstawie świadectwa niewiasty z Magdali, której ukazał się Zmartwychwstały, mógłby być założony Kościół. W zakończeniu znalazło się wskazanie ogólnego kierunku rozważań zawartych w publikacji, który sprowadza się bardziej do interpretowania Kościoła według ludzkich wyobrażeń niż do zgłębiania zamysłu Chrystusa wobec swojego Kościoła.
Sellado inmediato de dentina: una revisión de la literatura
Authors: Alvarado Jiménez Omar Ricardo , Remachi Arias Ana Isabel , Costa Vivanco Gustavo Andrés
Published: June 2024

En el transcurso de los procedimientos de odontología restauradora, la exposición de los túbulos dentinarios es inevitable, lo que puede ocasionar microfiltración bacteriana durante la etapa de provisionalización. Por esta razón, se introdujo el concepto del sellado inmediato de dentina, que además de crear una capa híbrida en el tejido dentinario recién tallado, reduce la sensibilidad postoperatoria y aumenta la fuerza de unión con la restauración definitiva. Objetivo: la finalidad de esta revisión bibliográfica es analizar la literatura especializada sobre el SID para obtener un manuscrito que explique conceptos, protocolos e interacciones. Materiales y métodos: se realizó una búsqueda y selección artículos relacionados con el SID en un período de tiempo comprendido desde el año 2010 hasta 2023, utilizando bases de datos especializadas. Resultados: después de realizada la búsqueda, se seleccionaron 19 artículos que tenían como foco de estudio el SID. Todo tipo de estudio que no estuviera en conflicto con los criterios de inclusión y exclusión fue tomado en cuenta. Esto incluye investigaciones in vitro, ensayos clínicos, revisiones de literatura y revisiones sistemáticas. Conclusiones: se determinó que SID puede otorgar ventajas durante la cementación de restauraciones ya que 13 de los 19 artículos (68,42%) demostraron evidencia que recomienda el uso del SID sobre el protocolo usual. Sin embargo, se necesitan más estudios en sujetos vivos.
Dialog w nieliberalno-konstytucyjnym uniwersum
Authors: Bień-Kacała Agnieszka
Published: June 2024

W artykule przedstawiono tradycję dialogowego transformowania polskiego sytemu niedemokratycznego w demokratyczny, by przejść do poszczególnych kwestii łączących się z kryzysem demokracji, ochrony praw człowieka i rządów prawa.
Dialog i konsensus to piękne symbole polskich przemian demokratycznych zainicjowanych przy Okrągłym Stole. Niestety jednak szybko stały się niewygodne dla pewnej części polskich polityków i społeczeństwa. Negacja dialogowej formuły podejmowania decyzji w praktyce demokratycznej przekuta została w sukces wyborczy roku 2015, a następnie stała się podstawą rozwiazywania sporów w nieliberalnej Polsce. W tym kontekście wydaje się, że rozważając ewentualne sposoby zażegnania kryzysu i cofnięcia niekorzystnych zmian ustrojowych, powinniśmy uwzględnić także kwestię dialogu oraz jego znaczenia w demokratycznej praktyce.
Kryzys ustrojowy, którego elementem jest głęboka niezgoda co do oceny podejmowanych działań oraz ich systemowego charakteru, może być rozwiązany na różne sposoby. Mogą to być zmiany ustrojowe, zmiany ustawowe, wymiana elit politycznych czy też elit urzędniczych. U zbiegu wszystkich sposobów zażegnania kryzysu pozostaje jednak dialog i wola jego prowadzenia tak, aby wszystkie argumenty zostały należycie przedstawione, wysłuchane i rozważone. Uzyskane w taki sposób porozumienie może pretendować do akceptowanego powszechnie i trwałego rozwiązania sytuacji kryzysowej. Niestety od dość dawna już woli takiego działania w Polsce nie ma, a od roku 2015 niechęć do dialogu wydaje się być jednym z elementów nowego systemu.
 
Tekst powstał w ramach realizacji NCN, 2018/29/B/HS5/00232, „Konstytucjonalizm nieliberalny w Polsce i na Węgrzech”