bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analitik Hiyerarşi Yöntemi ile Bitki Koruma Makinesi Seçimi: Mısır Bitkisi Örneği
Authors: Ünal Zeynep
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmada mısır bitkisi örneği üzerinden bitki koruma makinası seçimi sorununa çok kriterli karar verme yöntemleri ile çözüm aranmaktadır. Belirlenen yedi kriter, üç farklı bitki koruma makinası için Analitik Hiyerarşi Süreci (AHP) değerlendirme formu ile uzmanların görüşlerine sunulmuş ve elde edilen kriter ağırlıklar dikkate alınarak sonuçlar hesaplanmıştır. Literatürden yararlanılarak belirlenen kriterler arasından bitki koruma makinesi seçimi probleminde yöntemin etkililiği (%30) en önemli kriter olmuştur. Çalışmada yer alan diğer kriterlerin önem dereceleri sırasıyla uygulama maliyeti (%23), uygulamanın bitkiye verdiği zarar (%19), uygulama süresi (%11), hava koşulları (%7), arazinin durumu (%7), çevreye zarar (%4) olarak bulunmuştur. Çalışmaya en yaygın pülverizatör çeşitleri olan traktör tahrikli pülverizatörler, sırt pülverizatörleri ve zirai insansız hava araçları gibi bitki koruma makinaları dahil edilmiştir. Mısır üretiminde zararlılar ile mücadele etmek için Mayıs-Haziran aylarında iki defa uygulama yapıldığından ve her uygulamada bitkinin fenolojik evresi farklı olduğundan dolayı çalışmada bu iki uygulama dönemi erken ve geç dönem olarak ele alınmıştır. Erken dönemde bitki koruma makinaları tercih ağırlığı birbirine yakın olup zirai insansız hava aracı için 0,35, traktör tahrikli pülverizatör için 0,34, sırt pülverizatörü için 0,31 olduğu görülmüştür. Geç dönemde yedi kriterin dördünde zirai insansız hava aracı tercih edildiği görülmüştür. Bu kriterler hava koşulları (0,78), yöntemin etkililiği (0,77), uygulama süresi (0,71) ve uygulamanın bitkiye verdiği zarar (0,77) olmuştur. Tüm kriterler birlikte değerlendirildiğinde iki dönem uygulamada da en çok tercih edilen makine zirai insansız hava aracı olmuştur.
Determinants of Agribusiness Sustainability: An Exploratory Factor Analysis
Authors: Martin Tettey Nartey Jnr
Published: March 2024

The research conducted in this study focused on exploring the determinants of sustainability of agribusinesses. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design and targeted managers and operational staff working in agribusinesses affiliated with the National Association of Seed Traders of Ghana (NASTAG). The collected data underwent a series of statistical analyses, including exploratory factor analysis, principal component analysis, and varimax rotation. These analyses were performed on the questionnaires, which contained variables assessing the determinants of sustainability of agribusinesses. The findings of the study revealed some sustainability dimensions of agribusinesses in Ghana. These determinants were categorised into three dimensions: social, environmental and economic sustainability dimensions. These dimensions emerged after applying exploratory factor analysis, principal component analysis, and varimax rotation techniques. Together, these three dimensions accounted for 74.3% of the explained variance in the data. The identified sustainability determinants have both theoretical and practical implications for enhancing agribusinesses. They provide valuable insights into the specific areas that need attention and improvement to promote the long-term viability of agribusiness operations. However, despite the significance of these findings, the study also recommended that future researchers should consider exploring the interconnectedness and potential trade-offs between the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of agribusiness sustainability. It would be valuable to investigate the effectiveness of various strategies and interventions in achieving balanced sustainability outcomes across these dimensions.
18q chromosome deletion syndrome associated with growth hormone deficiency
Authors: Penna Gustavo , Lelot Gabriela , Mello Ivan , Rizzardi Darina , Souza Leonardo , Colares Neto Guido
Published: March 2024

Introdução: A síndrome da deleção do cromossomo 18q é causada pela deleção no braço longo do cromossomo 18 e tem seu fenótipo variável com baixa estatura associada. Relato de caso: pré-escolar, sexo feminino, apresentava comorbidades (cardiopatia congênita, síndrome do lactente sibilante e pé torto congênito bilateral) e fenótipo típico da síndrome da deleção do cromossomo 18q, confirmada pela deleção na porção distal do cromossomo 18 (46, XX, del (18) (q23)) no cariótipo. Apresentava baixa estatura grave (escore Z de estatura inicial - 4,62) com diagnóstico de deficiência de hormônio de crescimento associado, mas teve melhora estatural com o uso de somatropina (escore Z de estatura atual -2,51). Discussão: comorbidades como cardiopatia congênita, uso de glicocorticoides e alterações ortopédicas contribuem significativamente para a baixa estatura em indivíduos afetados por síndromes genéticas, mas a presença de deficiência de hormônio de crescimento associada deve ser investigada para a melhora da estatura final com o uso de somatropina. Conclusão: na síndrome da deleção do cromossomo 18q23, o tratamento precoce da deficiência de hormônio de crescimento e o controle de comorbidades permitem uma melhora importante no ganho estatural dos pacientes.
İşletmelerin Nakit Akış Profillerinin ve Finansal Performanslarının Karşılaştırılması: BİST Otomotiv Sektöründe Bir Uygulama
Authors: Paksoy Ömer Burak
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, pay senetleri Borsa İstanbul’da (BİST) işlem gören otomotiv sektörü işletmelerinin 2017–2022 dönemlerine ait finansal tablo verileri kullanılarak nakit akış profillerinin tespit edilmesi ve çok kriterli karar verme tekniklerinden (ÇKKV) biri olan “Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution” (TOPSİS) yöntemi ile finansal performans analizinin yapılarak nakit akış profillerinin ve performanslarının karşılaştırılmasıdır. Analize tabi sekiz adet otomotiv işletmesinin TOPSİS yöntemi ile finansal performanslarının ölçülmesinde on bir adet finansal göstergeden faydalanılmıştır. İşletmelerin nakit akış profilleri ve finansal performans verileri, Kamuyu Aydınlatma Platformu (KAP) web sitesinden elde edilen finansal tablo verileri kullanılarak tespit edilmiştir. Çalışma sonucuna göre, TOASO şirketi 2017, 2018 ve 2022 yıllarında en iyi finansal performansa sahip olmasına rağmen 2019, 2020 ve 2021 yıllarında son sıralarda yer almaktadır. TTRAK ve OTKAR şirketlerinin ise pandemi süresince finansal performans açısından üst sıralara tırmandığı tespit edilmiştir. Nakit akış profillerine göre bir sınıflandırma yapıldığında ise işletmelerin ilgili dönemler itibariyle genellikle profil 2, profil 4 ve profil 6 modellerine sahip oldukları gözlemlenmiştir.
ZONASI LONGSOR DI DESA TALUMELITO KECAMATAN TELAGA BIRU KABUPATEN GORONTALO PROVINSI GORONTALO
Authors: Maloho Chisilia , Maryati Sri , Hutagalung Ronal
Published: March 2024

Daerah penelitian secara administratif berada pada titik koordinat 123°0’25” - 123°1’31” BT dan 00°37’33” - 00°38’35” LU (WGS 84 Zona 51N). Lokasi penelitian memiliki luas wilayah mencapai 9 km². Maksud dari penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan sistem informasi geografis (SIG) dan overlay peta kemudian di tambah dengan survey geologi di Desa Talumelito, Kecamatan Telaga Biru, Kabupaten Gorontalo, Provinsi Gorontalo. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu Mengetahui litologi penyusun daerah penelitian, Membuat peta dari setiap parameter, Melakukan tumpang susun dari setiap parameter, Membuat peta zonasi kerawanan tanah longsor. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode geologi lapangan dan analisis sistem informasi geografis. Parameter yang digunakan pada penelitian ini parameter kemiringan lereng, penggunaan lahan, geologi, dan curah hujan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa daerah penelitian di kategorikan zona rawan longsor tingkat sedang yang terdiri dari material peyusunya alluvial (material Lepas).
The research area is administratively located at the coordinates of 123°0'25" - 123°1'31" east longitude and 00°37'33" - 00°38'35" north longitude (WGS 84 Zone 51N). The research location has an area of 9 km². The purpose of this study is to use a geographic information system and map overlay and then add a geological survey Talumelito village, Telaga Biru district, Gorontalo regency, Gorontalo Province. The purpose of this research is to know the lithology that makes up the research area, make maps of each parameter, overlay maps, and make zonation maps. The method used in this research is field geology method and geographic information system analysis. The parameters used in this Which includes every parameter of slope, land use, geology, and rainfall. The results showed that the research area was categorized as a moderate landslide-prone zone consisting of alluvial milk material (release material).
THE IMPACT OF THE OPERATION OF THE DURI SELATAN TOLL GATE ON LAND COVER IN PINGGIR SUB-DISTRICT, BENGKALIS REGENCY
Authors: Nugraha Aldyth Dzaki , Wisely Yahya  , Endrawati Fatimah
Published: March 2024

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Rietumu reklāmas dizaina principu un vizuālās struktūras analīze Persijas līča sadarbības padomes valstu reklāmās. Promocijas darbs
Authors:   ,   Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, Eklsa Ilze
Published: March 2024

Pētījumā “Rietumu reklāmas dizaina principu un vizuālās struktūras analīze Persijas līča sadarbības padomes valstu reklāmās” tiek aktualizēta globalizācijas ietekme uz starptautisko vizuālās komunikācijas praksi reklāmas dizaina artefaktos, dizaina principu un struktūru savstarpējā mijiedarbība un ietekmes reklāmas jomā. Promocijas darbā pētīta Rietumu vizuālās komunikācijas prakses ietekme uz reklāmām Persijas līča sadarbības padomes reģionā. Pētījums veicina izpratni par globalizācijas ietekmi uz vizuālo komunikāciju – reklāmas dizainu un kultūras lomu reklāmas dizaina veidošanā. Darba gaitā pētīts, cik lielā mērā Rietumu vizuālās komunikācijas reklāmas dizainu pārņem Persijas līča sadarbības padomes valstu reklāmdevēji un kā reklāma tiek veidota vai pielāgota vietējās kultūras, sociālajām un reliģiskajām vērtībām. Kā arī veicina izpratni par kultūru apropriāciju, kur vizuālie artefaktiliecina par tās klātesamību un sintēzi un pierāda Persijas līča sadarbības padomes valstu reklāmu dizaina komunikācijas paradigmu maiņu. Pētījuma literatūras apskats ietver darba teorētisko bāzi, kas balstās uz starptautiskām zinātniskām publikācijām un grāmatām, kā arī izmantota nezinātniskā nozares literatūra, lai pētītu reklāmas dizaina struktūru Persijas līča sadarbības padomes valstīs. Promocijas darba pirmajās četrās nodaļās ir izmantota deskriptīvā metode, kas ir darba teorētiskā bāze, bet piektajā nodaļā izmantota struktūranalīze un artefaktu analīze. Metodoloģija izveidota, lai sniegtu visaptverošus pētījuma datus par Rietumu dizaina principu ietekmi uz Persijas līča sadarbības padomes valstu reklāmas dizainu. Pētījumā tiek izmantota jauktā pētījumu metode, kas apkopo un analizē gan kvalitatīvos, gan kvantitatīvos datus. Promocijas darba rakstīšanas procesā izmantota Aijas Freimanes trīskāršā dizaina procesu pētīšanas metodoloģija, lai definētu, veidotu un sasniegtu rezultātu. Empīriskās daļas metodoloģijā izmantota Reimonda Viljamsa struktūranalīzes metode, reklāmas dizaina struktūranalīze (strukturālā analīze) un reklāmas dizaina struktūra – kompozicionālo sistēmu analīze. Promocijas darba pētījums ir vērtīgs ieguldījums vizuālās komunikācijas un dizaina pētījumu jomā, sniedz jaunu ieskatu mainīgajā dizaina praksē. Šī promocijas darba rezultāti ir saistoši reklāmas profesionāļiem, akadēmiskajam personālam un pētniekiem. Kā arī šī pētījuma rezultāti var sniegt ieskatu reklāmdevējiem un dizaineriem, lai viņi varētu labāk izprast un uzrunāt savu auditoriju Persijas līča sadarbības padomes reģionā. Promocijas darbs izstrādāts Rīgas Stradiņa universitātē, Latvijā. Aizstāvēšana: Plašsaziņas līdzekļu un komunikācijas promocijas padomes atklātā sēdē 2024. gada 22. martā plkst. 9.00 attālināti, tiešsaistes platformā Zoom. 5.8. Plašsaziņas līdzekļi un komunikācija; apakšnozare – citas plašsaziņas līdzekļu un komunikācijas apakšnozares. Atslēgvārdi: komunikācija; vizuālā uztvere; vizuālās komunikācijas stratēģijas; reklāmas dizains; globalizācija.
Volo Foundation Lecture: Science, Free Speech, and Public Choice
Authors: Stephens Bret
Published: March 2024

In an era where science, free speech, and public choice clash, the historical unity between these pillars, as envisioned by America's founding fathers, is obscured. Examining Thomas Jefferson's reverence for Bacon, Locke, and Newton, reveals a past where reason and freedom intertwined. However, contemporary challenges, epitomized by the pandemic response, illustrate a divergence. Amidst censorship and expert dominance, the vital role of public scrutiny emerges. Acknowledging the fallibility of experts and embracing free speech as essential for reasoned discourse becomes imperative. To restore the balance, humility from scientific institutions, a renewed appreciation for free speech, and public courage are necessary to preserve science, reason, and freedom.
The Mouse in the Traditional Worldview of the Buryats
Authors: Badmaev A. A.
Published: March 2024

Purpose. The aim of the study is to isolate the image of a mouse in the traditional worldview of the buryats.

Results. In the first part of the study, the mouse is characterized on the basis of data from ethnography, vocabulary, small genres of folklore and anthroponymy of the buryats, with the involvement of information from zoology, botany and medicine. It has been established that in buryat folklore, a mouse meant a house mouse and a field mouse. The field mouse had a utilitarian meaning: its storerooms served as a source of food for the buryats, hence its image in the riddle as a rich man, owner of cattle and horses. It was found out that the buryats associated with the mouse some character traits and physical characteristics of a person (roguishness, thievery, sweating, etc.). The mouse was synonymous with everything insignificant. It was determined that the mouse image was included in the buryats' ideas about time, associated with some diseases. In the second part of the work, the image of a mouse in the mythological views of the buryats is reconstructed. It was revealed that the field mouse was a symbol of material prosperity. It was believed that she predicted winter. The idea of a magic stone bringing happiness was associated with her. The house mouse, unlike the field mouse, was associated with demonological characters, was a harbinger of trouble and death. At the same time, the white house mouse carried the symbolism of happiness and healing.

Conclusion. The study shows that in the traditional worldview of the buryats, the image of a mouse is characterized by ambiguity and ambivalence of connotation.
Barsova Gora I/23 Settlement of the Beloyarskaya Culture: Technology and Morphology of Ceramics
Authors: Selin D. V. , Chemyakin Yu. P.
Published: March 2024

Purpose. At the beginning of the second quarter of the 1st millennium B.C. in the Surgut Ob region, the beloyarskaya culture was formed based on the preceding cultures of the Late Bronze Age – the barsovskaya and atlymskaya cultures, and as a result of their interaction. The technical and technological analysis of Beloyarskaya culture ceramics from the Barsova Gora I/23 settlement, including a fragment of a wall with an anthropomorphic image on it, was carried out.

Results. The vessels were created using tin clay of low-sanded clay. The product with an anthropomorphic image is made of another clay selected from the river or floodplain. One recipe is defined for pottery of the beloyarskaya culture – Clay + Chamot + Organic solution. The product with an anthropomorphic image is made according to a different recipe – Clay + Broken stone. The anthropomorphic image on the vessel outer surface was made using a tool with a sharpened edge. It is determined that the anthropomorphic image was made on wet clay, after which the vessel was fired. This confirms the simultaneous creation of the vessel and its decoration with an anthropomorphic image. The stratigraphic and planning data allows us to synchronize the complex of ceramics of the beloyarskaya culture and the vessel with an anthropomorphic image on it, as all the analyzed ceramics was found inside one dwelling 1.

Conclusion. The vessel with an anthropomorphic image differs from other ceramics from the Barsova Gora I/23 settlement in its appearance and technology. This indicates that this vessel was made according to the pottery tradition uncharacteristic for the settlement of Barsova Gora I/23. Perhaps this vessel got there in the course of interaction with another population group of the beloyarskaya culture.
Tacheometric Survey and 3D-Model Building of Fortification Objects in the South of Western Siberia
Authors: Borodovsky A. P. , Davydov R. V.
Published: March 2024

Purpose. The most objective planigraphy of the earthen fortifications is one of the initial conditions for the reliability of the description of these objects and the subsequent analysis of their defensive capabilities. One of the most common devices for the instrumental surveys in modern archaeological research is a total station. The purpose of the tacheometric survey was to build 3D-models of the earthern fortifications of various types (cape settlements – Chultukov Log-9, ostrogs and redoubts (Umrevinsky, Salt Turn). The work at these objects included two stages – an instrumental survey of the monument and subsequent processing of the survey results with the 3D-models buildings and objects indication.

Results. The tacheometric survey was carried out in various landscape zones (the Altai mountains, the northern forest-steppe of the Upper Ob, the steppe zone of the Middle Irtysh) within the river valleys of the Katun, Ob and Irtysh. The wide chronological framework of the sites (the Chultukov Log-9 settlement, the Umrevinsky ostrog, the Salt Turn redoubt) corresponds to the period from the beginning of the 1st millennium AD up to the first quarter of the 18th century and provide an opportunity for the most objective assessment of the tacheometric survey results.

Conclusions. The result of the work was the building of the 3D-models of various earthen fortification objects (hillforts, ostrogs, redoubts). Both previously untraceable defensive structures (ditch), and the characteristics of the fenced areas of these structures, previously recorded in written sources, have been identified.
The Image of the Heroine of V. Yanovsky’s Story “Love the Second”: Intertext and Autobiographical Context
Authors:   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Proskurina Elena N.
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to a little-known story by the young emigrant writer V. Yanovsky “Love Second”. The author is known to the modern reader mainly by his memoir book “The Elysian Fields” (1983). However, he has a considerable artistic heritage, among which the analysed work takes one of the leading places. Thematically, it continues the plot line of homeless meaningless existence, which is topical for the young emigration, which connects it with the works of such authors as Gazdanov, Poplavsky, Felsen. Some fragments of the heroine’s search for a job are based on the biography of the writer himself. In this part of the plot, the influence of the “human document”, relevant to the poetics of the authors of the young emigration, is strong. However, unexpectedly Yanovsky turns his plot in the direction of the heroine’s discovery of the meaning of life, who discovers God through a sudden mystical experience. In this part, the plot is enriched with a new series of intertextual cross-relations, including the prose of L. Tolstoy, “The Book of My Life" by St. Teresa of Avila, Poplavsky’s novel “Apollo Bezobrazov”.
Fractal Model of Macrosystems
Authors: Амелькин Сергей Анатольевич
Published: March 2024

Рассмотрена математическая модель макросистемы произвольной природы
в виде фрактального графа. Такое представление позволяет вывести
феноменологические закономерности макросистем, не основываясь
на свойствах элементарных объектов, формирующих макросистему. Показано,
что на множестве стационарных процессов можно ввести метрику;
метрическими свойствами обладает производство энтропии
в макросистеме.
Actualization of Imam Al-Ghazali’s Maslahah Concept in the Context of Mixed Marriage
Authors: Arifin Zarul
Published: March 2024

This abstract discusses the actualization of Imam Al-Ghazali's concept of maslahah within the context of mixed marriages. Imam Al-Ghazali, a prominent Islamic scholar, emphasized the importance of maslahah, which refers to the pursuit of societal welfare and the realization of benefits. Mixed marriages, involving individuals from different religious or cultural backgrounds, have become increasingly common in today's globalized world. However, such unions often present challenges, including cultural clashes, differing religious practices, and potential conflicts within families. In the context of mixed marriages, the concept of maslahah can play a significant role in promoting understanding, harmony, and social cohesion. It encourages individuals and communities to focus on the shared benefits and well-being derived from such unions. By prioritizing maslahah, couples can strive to find common ground, respect each other's beliefs, and foster an inclusive environment that embraces diversity. Imam Al-Ghazali's concept of maslahah emphasizes the importance of mutual consultation (shura) and the preservation of essential values and principles in society. Applied to mixed marriages, this concept encourages open dialogue, understanding, and compromise between partners and their respective families. It highlights the need to prioritize the well-being of individuals and society as a whole over individual desires or differences. The actualization of Imam Al-Ghazali's maslahah concept in the context of mixed marriages requires active engagement from religious scholars, community leaders, and families involved
Discontinuation of Prosecution Theft Crime Through Humanist Restorative Justice House in Islamic Criminal Law in Lampung
Authors: Fatonah Rini , Daffa Ladro Kusworo
Published: March 2024

The existence of restorative justice certainly brings a new paradigm in the settlement of criminal cases, by seeking to settle cases solely outside the court. The implementation of restorative justice-based termination of prosecution can be applied to the crime of theft as the highest number of cases in Indonesia. Meanwhile, there has recently been the establishment of restorative justice houses in each jurisdiction of the prosecutor's office to optimize the resolution of all legal problems by filtering cases that go to court, dissemination of law to residents, and being able to develop local wisdom by involving local traditional leaders to emphasize consensus deliberation. In essence, Islamic law is a modern law because it has recognized the form of restorative justice settlement in jarimah qisas and diyat. The concept of restorative justice in Islamic criminal law is carried out through peace and forgiveness by realizing the creation of justice and balance for the perpetrators of criminal acts and the victims themselves. The research approach is to use a normative juridical method with reference to laws and regulations sourced from primary data and literature studies originating from criminal law literature in Indonesia, which is then processed into a specific conclusion. The results of the study show that humanist restorative justice houses are an alternative to solving cases of theft. the embodiment of restorative justice in a hybrid way within the prosecutor's office will be achieved as a humane law enforcement agency in Lampung province. Forgiveness given by the victim, or his family can cancel the kisas punishment. Through the concept of diyat, compensation for compensation for the consequences of the crime can be felt directly by the victim or his family
Legal Analysis of Incest Marriage in the Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) Community in Rupit District, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Kusmawaningsih Susi , Mauliyanti Anita , Kloos David , Azhari Ari , Purnama Ratu Liliany
Published: March 2024

This article examines incestuous marriage in the Suku Anak Dalam/SAD community from a legal perspective. Juridically, incestuous marriage is prohibited because it negatively affects the risk of children who can experience birth defects and a high risk of death due to lack of genetic variation and a weak immune system. Incest marriages in the SAD community are organised in a hereditary manner that has become a culture. The focus of the study of this article is to find out the reasons why the SAD community conducts incest marriages and how the law views the risks of incest marriages on the children born, especially in the SAD community. The type of research method is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. This research was conducted in Sungai Jernih Village, Rupit Sub-district, North Musi Rawas Regency, data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation, data analysis techniques using an inductive framework with legal theories. The research findings show that one of the factors of incestuous marriage in the SAD community is the strong SAD customs. The Village Government in Sungai Jernih Village, Rupit Sub-district, North Musi Rawas Regency has tried to reach out to the interests of the chief or head of the community group to prevent inbreeding, but this has not been successful because the chief is very concerned with his community and the SAD community strictly adheres to customs. Incestuous marriage, which is still practised in the SAD community, aims to obtain offspring between their tribes and the culture of their ancestors is not lost, this is to continue the offspring so that the existence of SAD is maintained, even though incestuous marriage has a negative impact.
Hybrid genomics (short review)
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far East Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, 690022, Russia, Chelomina G.N.
Published: March 2024

Widespread in nature, hybridization between species has a wide range of consequences, and hybrid zones have long been viewed as “windows into evolutionary processes”. The discovery and understanding of the role of hybridization has led to tremendous success in the study of evolution and speciation. Genomic studies make a major contribution to elucidating the role of hybridization in the evolution of modern and extinct taxa. Based on genomic data, the article briefl y reviews modern methods for detecting hybrids, various aspects of the formation and dynamics of hybrid genomes during separate crosses and in the interspecifi c hybridization zones, as well as the genetic and evolutionary consequences of natural hybridization, and highlights current tasks for further research.
Asia Anew Initiative: Main Aspects of Türkiye’s Asia Opening
Authors: Yılmaz Nuh
Published: March 2024

The center of gravity in the world has shifted from the Atlantic to Asia over the last decade. The Asian continent has emerged as the geopolitical and geo-economic hub of the world, undergoing a remarkable transformation. This transformation is reshaping the global balance of power. In this context, it is apparent that the dominant theme of the 21st century at the global level is the “Rise of Asia.” This rise is primarily driven by economic dynamics, yet its supplementary elements in political, military, and cultural spheres are increasingly apparent. Initially perceived as being predominantly centered around China, it is now widely recognized that the entire Asian region is undergoing developmental strides, particularly in economic terms, positioning Asian countries as significant future actors. The Asia Anew Initiative, launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, represents the country’s comprehensive, long term, holistic, and systematic vision for Asia. This commentary will analyze Türkiye’s overall perspective on the Asian continent and discuss the main dynamics of the initiative.
Palestinian Political Prisoners in Israeli Jails: Stories of Resistance
Authors: Hashim Norma
Published: March 2024

The Palestinian cause was brought one more time to the agenda of global politics after the Gaza 2023 genocide. At the heart of the ongoing genocide was the question of Palestinian prisoners. One of the motives of the October 7, 2023, Hamas’ al-Aqsa Flood Operation was to release Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails by taking Israeli hostages. Palestinian prisoners have played an important role in the Palestinian national movement. This commentary highlights the stories of some of these prisoners and their role in the ongoing genocide in Gaza in addition to analyzing how they are an integral part of the Palestinian national movement. This commentary sheds light on the significant impact Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have on current events by featuring a selection of the author's works, including “The Prisoners’ Diaries: Palestinian Voices from the Israeli Gulag,” “Dreaming of Freedom: Palestinian Child Prisoners Speak,” and “A Shared Struggle: Stories of Palestinian and Irish Hunger Strikers.
Toward Building a Deeper Relationship between Türkiye and Japan for the Next 100 Years
Authors: Imai Kohei
Published: March 2024

The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Türkiye and Japan. The Republic of Türkiye and Japan established diplomatic relations on August 6, 1924. The legacy of the Ertuğrul incident was firmly entrenched between the two countries. On the other hand, although there is no conflict between Türkiye and Japan due to their geographical distance, it is also difficult to foster a concrete cooperative relationship. For this reason, the relationship between the two countries was often referred to as “romanticism.” Furthermore, to take a deeper look at the relationship between Türkiye and Japan, it is essential to better understand the issues that each other faces. This article looks back at the past relationship between the two countries, in which it was difficult to see a concrete cooperative relationship despite the good relationship, and examines the diplomatic constraints and public opinion that Japan faces and what areas the two countries will pursue in more concrete ways in the future. The study considers whether such cooperation is possible, mainly from Japan’s perspective.
Engaging Students’ Literacy Participation Using Audio Visual Storytelling
Authors: Elvisa Martina
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study is to engage students literacy participation using audio visual storytelling to the students of primary school in the fourth grade. Every day in the first period time of school activities, students would have literacy time whether it was reading stories, books, telling stories, and sharing experiences in front of the classroom. Day by day this kind of activities bored the students. Many students preferred to talk to each other rather than spent the literacy time properly. In this case, the researcher gave another way to engage students literacy participation by giving them audio visual storytelling in order to make all students got the benefit of literacy. The participants of this research were 27 students of fourth grade in primary school. Before the audio visual story telling was given to the students, there were 68% of the students were not participated in the literacy time. After the audio visual story telling was given, all of the students got participated (90%) in the literacy. This research was held at the third months of the odd semester. Literacy was given every day. Audio visual storytelling was given for a week. This is a descriptive research because which described systematically the existing phenomena under the study. Engaging students participation in literacy, in order to motivate them in English literacy time would improve their capability in other skills as well such as: listening, reading, vocabulary, writing, speaking and grammar. The researcher found out that audio visual storytelling is useful to engage students literacy participation in the classroom.
Exploring Pre-Service Teachers’ Motivation in the Frontier Region: Highlight of Teaching Practicum Program
Authors: Maiza Masfa , Surtikanti Monika Widyastuti , Setyawan Antonius
Published: March 2024

The importance of English as one of the compulsory subjects in high school remains a serious issue in English language teaching and it affects to the needs of English teachers, especially in a frontier region. The need of English teachers in the frontier region is very urgent since the educational background of some former English teachers there is not English. Then, pre-service teachers are being prepared in order to provide qualified English teachers through teaching practicum program in which it is a pivotal event for them in having experience of being a teacher. This study deals with the pre-service teachers motivations to become English teachers and their experience in their motivations during the teaching practicum program. Data were collected via personal reflection and focus group interview from ten participants. They had their teaching experience in three months. This study reveals how the participants motivations raise through their experience to a positive side in terms of their motivation as an English teacher and impact on other aspects of their teaching. This study concludes with some implication for the government as a policy maker and English teachers to promote pre-service teachers motivations towards teaching English.
Using One Minute Paper to Improve Students' Active Participation in Learning English
Authors: Aminah Syarifah , Regina Regina
Published: March 2024

Many students in 11 APL 2 of SMK-SMTI Pontianak were categorized as passive learners while learning English in the classroom and it affected their classroom participation. This research was done to know how the use of One Minute Paper (OMP) technique improved students’ participation in learning English. This is a classroom action research with the subject is 11 APL 2 (eleventh grade) students in SMK-SMTI Pontianak in the academic year 2018/2019. The data were taken by using observation checklists and field notes. After comparing and contrasting the result of the tools of data collection, the researcher found that the students’ participation had improved from cycle to cycle during the OMP. During answering the OMP questions, the students became more enthusiastic to find new (91%), actively asked their teacher (82%) and asked their peers (60%) when they faced difficulties. During the OMP presentation, many students gave positive nonverbal respond such as raising hands (70%), challenged others’ ideas confidently (65%) and became more enthusiastic to share their ideas (60%) because they had OMP as their guide. In conclusion, the use of One Minute Paper improved the students’ participation by helping them to be more enthusiastic and confident to participate in learning English.
A Corpus-Based Analysis of Lexical Collocation in Conversation Texts of English Textbooks
Authors: Intamanjana Prisila Duana , Sada Clarry
Published: March 2024

This study revealed the analysis of lexical collocation in conversation texts of curriculum-based English textbook entitled “Bahasa Inggris” for tenth- grade students. In the textbook, it was found that there were 46 lexical collocations of VN, AdjN, NN, AdvAdj, and VAdv combination. Five out of seven types of lexical collocation combinations were presents in the conversation texts. The MI (Mutual Information) score of the collocation combinations were mostly above 3.00 which considered ‘strong collocation’. Semantically, the collocations were dominated by ‘free combination’ followed by ‘restricted collocation’ then figurative idiom’. The result also showed the lack of repetition of collocation combination in the conversation texts. Moreover, there was an absence of ‘pure idioms’ as one of the part that construct a conversationKey Words: conversation, corpus, lexical collocation
Quality of Life, Social Support, Fatigue and Satisfaction from Nursing Care in Dialysis Patients: The Impact of Sociodemographic and Clinical Profile
Authors:   Hellenic Open University, School of Social Sciences, Patra, Greece, Theofilou Paraskevi , Vassilopoulou Christina ,   Hellenic Open University, School of Social Sciences, Patra, Greece, Tzavella Foteini ,   University of Peloponnese, School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Tripoli, Greece
Published: March 2024

Chronic kidney disease is a global public health problem, which, in combination with an aging population, is expected to increase its impact in the coming years. The aim of this research is to study the effect of the sociodemographic and clinical profile of hemodialysis patients on their quality of life, social support, fatigue and satisfaction from nursing care. A quantitative, primary, non-experimental survey was conducted using the questionnaires “Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support”(a≥ 0.908),FAS (a≥ 0.658), Missoula-VITAS Quality of Life (a≥ 0.622) and nursing care (a = 0.944). The study involved 69 patients with dialysis of a University Hospital, with most having the disease for 0-10 years. The majority of the patients in the research are men, aged 51-80, married with 1-2 children, with an educational level up to that of High school, who live in a city and receive an income of 500-1,500 euros. Data analysis was performed at a significance level of 5%, using the parametric criteria independent samples t-test, ANOVA and the non-parametric Mann Whitney, Kruskal Wallis and Spearman. The necessary ethical issues were observed. Age affected social support (p <0.05) and fatigue (p<0.05). The educational level affected physical fatigue (p= 0.040) and spirituality (p= 0.037). Residence affected spirituality (p = 0.036) and nursing care (p = 0.039). Occupational status influenced social support from friends (p = 0.001). Years in dialysis affected social support (p ≤ 0.027), interpersonal relationships (p = 0.013) and physical fatigue (p = 0.027). It seems that age, educational level, place of residence, professional status and years of dialysis influence the research factors.
Digital Mental Health and Use in Psychiatric Nursing
Authors:   Selçuk University Faculty of Nursing, Konya Turkey, Uzun Gülten , Lok Neslihan ,   Selçuk University Faculty of Nursing, Konya Turkey
Published: March 2024

The use of digital technologies in mental health, development, well-being and management of mental illnesses has recently become a prominent issue in contemporary psychiatric nursing. Digital mental health interventions provide patients and healthcare professionals with new treatment options to increase access to mental health services by supplementing existing traditional services or providing new services to those in need. Videoconferencing, a widely used digital mental health intervention, is a good option for patients living in rural areas who travel long distances to meet with a psychiatrist. In this way, access, accessibility and service quality of mental health services increase. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to examine the effectiveness of digital mental health interventions and their use in psychiatric nursing. Studies show that digital mental health interventions increase patients’ medication and treatment compliance, quality of life, social functionality and verbal communication skills, while reducing disease symptoms, hospital readmission and length of stay. In this context, it is recommended to disseminate digital health practices in psychiatry and psychiatric nursing, to conduct research examining the effectiveness of the practices, to meet the information needs about the practices and to train health professionals.
A Systematic Review on the Definition Advanced Nursing Practice
Authors:   Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Jordan, Jordan, M Ahmad Muayyad , Abu-Shaikha Hayat Sulieman ,   Faculty of Nursing, Philadelphia University, Jordan, Al-Shatnawi Feda ,   College of Nursing - Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan
Published: March 2024

This study aims to review and critique the definitions of Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) in the literature. This systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Following the methodology of Arksey and O’mllay, four electronic databases were searched between 1990 and 2022. Articles published in English that discuss the definition of APN were screened for eligibility based on their full texts. Extracted, compiled, and summarized data. After removing duplicates, screening the titles and abstracts of the articles, and eliminating those that did not meet the eligibility requirements, the final number of articles included in this review was 11. Results revealed a variety of APN definitions and referral models, as well as the fact that APN titles, laws, roles, and regulations vary by country. The absence of standardized measures that enable stakeholders and health care providers to distinguish APN from other levels of nursing practice. It is necessary to clearly define APN at international levels in order to advance and improve our nursing disciplines. However, we advise utilizing the robust model of APN “as presented by Glenn and Budd [1]” to distinguish their roles from those of other related practices.
Influencing Factors and Care Strategies of CPAP Treatment Adherence in Patients with Co-Morbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea
Authors:   Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Wuxi People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, PR China, Zhou Jiachen , Liu Qiyu ,   Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Wuxi People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, PR China
Published: March 2024

The number of patients with chronic insomnia combined with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has gradually increased recently, however, the adherence of CPAP therapy was suboptimal for Co-Morbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea (COMISA) individuals. The purpose of our review was to assess the factors of poor adherence of CPAP therapy and provide the nursing care strategies for good adherence. In our review, cognitive behavioural therapy and continuous positive airway pressure treatment, individualized and continuum care measures were introduced for good adherence for CPAP therapy.
Management of e-mails by the Health Executive: The Case of the Executive Trainer at the Avicenne-Jean Verdier Nursing Training Institute
Authors:   Nursing Sciences Research Chair, Laboratory Educations and Health Practices, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, (UR 3412), UFR SMBH, 93017 Bobigny, France., R Zintchem , L Khelifi ,   Avicenne-Jean Verdier Nursing Training Institute, Centre de la Formation et du Développement des Compétences, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 1-7 Promenade. Jean Rostand, 93000 Bobigny, France., A Grasset ,   Avicenne-Jean Verdier Nursing Training Institute, Centre de la Formation et du Développement des Compétences, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 1-7 Promenade. Jean Rostand, 93000 Bobigny, France.
Published: March 2024

The Covid-19 health crisis, with containment measures that led to telecommuting, highlighted an activity that is not often considered in the workplace: email management. It has become an inescapable activity, which can be characterized as reviewing unprocessed e-mail and deciding what to do with it. E-mail management is an activity in its own right and is part of the activities of the health executive training health professionals in his missions. In carrying out their tasks, health professionals’ trainers have various correspondents with whom they have a hierarchical and/or functional relationship. In fact, he exchanges electronic messages with the hierarchy, his colleagues and with students. With the increase in telecommuting, it is difficult for the health professional trainer to differentiate between private and professional emails.
Health Impacts of the 2023 Flood in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Case Study on Skin-related Ailments and Waterborne Diseases
Authors:   Asia e University Malaysia, Pakisthan, Jadoon Shaista Bibi , BiBi Fizza ,   Asia e University Malaysia, Pakisthan, Bibi Azra ,   Health Department KP, Pakisthan, Jadoon Tahir ,   Health Department KP, Pakisthan, Rubab Huma ,   Shifa Tameer-e- Millat University Islamabad, Pakisthan
Published: March 2024

The devastating flood that struck Pakistan in 2023 had profound ramifications for public health, leading to a surge in waterborne illnesses and skin-related ailments among the affected populace. This thorough case study delves into the post-flood health consequences, with a specific focus on the emergence of skin rashes, allergies, burns, and heat strokes as formidable challenges. The report underscores the urgent necessity for swift, well-coordinated medical interventions during disasters to effectively alleviate the repercussions on vulnerable communities. The following recommendations could be used to prevent future diseaster situation. Effective management of post-flood scenarios demands meticulous risk assessment and mitigation strategies [2]. Vital to this process is the cultivation of community resilience, achieved through strengthening local capacities, fostering awareness, and promoting community engagement [6]. Integrated water management strategies are imperative to thwart waterborne diseases in the aftermath of floods, encompassing enhanced sanitation infrastructure, secure water supply, and health education [7]. Climate change adaptation must be seamlessly integrated into disaster response plans to tackle the escalating frequency and intensity of floods [10]. Leveraging medical relief and telemedicine, including mobile clinics, can bridge gaps in healthcare access during disasters [9]. These innovations facilitate remote medical consultations and essential healthcare delivery. Recognizing the toll floods take on mental well-being, access to psychosocial support services is paramount [8]. Cross-border collaboration heightens disaster response and recovery [3]. Resource and expertise sharing enhances healthcare interventions in the aftermath of trans-boundary floods. Early warning systems are pivotal in preventing casualties and mitigating health impacts [5]. To ensure equitable outcomes, disaster management must prioritize vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children, tailoring interventions to their distinct needs [1].
Bioactive Phytochemicals from Cereals: A Source of Superfoods
Authors:   Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Haryana, India, H Punia , J Tokas ,   Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Haryana, India, A Malik ,   Department of Seed Science & Technology, College of Agriculture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Haryana, India
Published: March 2024

Whole-grain cereals have received considerable attention in the last several decades due to the unique blend of bioactive components like phytochemicals and antioxidants. However, phytochemicals and antioxidants in whole grains have not received as much attention as in fruits and vegetables, although the increased consumption of whole grains and whole-grain products has been associated with a reduced risk of several developing chronic diseases. These unique bioactive compounds in whole grains are proposed to be responsible for the health benefits of whole-grain consumption.