bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the Relationship Between the Amount and Type of Carbohydrate Consumed After the Evening Meal and Sleep Quality
Authors: Metin Ziya Erokay , Çalışkan Hatice Aybüke
Published: December 2023

Aim
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the amount and type of carbohydrates consumed after evening meal and sleep quality.
Method
This study was conducted on 177 university students with an average age of 21. A general information questionnaire, 24-hour dietary recall, and Pittssburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire were applied to the participants. Body composition were determined with the TANITA DC 360 ST device using the bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) method. Height, waist-hip circumference was measured with a non-stretchable tape measure. Nutritional record data were recorded in BEBIS program. Final analysis of the study was done by SPSS Inc. Made with Chicago IL v21 program.
Results
The average PSQI score of the participants was 7.14. While 18.1% of the participants had good sleep quality (PSQI≤5), 81.9% had poor sleep quality (PSQI>5). No significant correlation was found between the amount of carbohydrates consumed after the evening meal and sleep quality (p>0.05). However, a significant correlation was observed between the percentage of carbohydrates, absorbable oligosaccharide consumption and PSQI score (p=0.044, p=0.013, respectively). Also, a significant correlation was found between protein amount, protein percentage and sleep quality (p=0.037, p=0.020, respectively). In addition, a significant correlation between the amount of water consumed after the evening meal and PSQI score was found (p
Ictioplancton, eufáusidos y biovolúmenes de zooplancton del mar peruano, invierno-primavera 2015
Authors: Pinedo Elda , Ayón Patricia
Published: December 2023

Se presentan los resultados del análisis de muestras de zooplancton recolectadas durante el Crucero de Evaluación Hidroacústica de Recursos Pelágicos 1508-10, ejecutado del 20 de agosto al 8 de octubre 2015, desde Punta Sal hasta Morro Sama. Fueron determinados huevos y larvas de 37 familias y 51 especies de ictioplancton. Huevos y larvas de anchoveta fueron más abundantes con valores que fluctuaron entre 3 y 14.640 huevos.m-2, así como entre 3 y 1.743 larvas.m-2. Las mayores zonas de desove estuvieron localizadas en la zona costera desde Pimentel hasta San Juan de Marcona y frente a Mollendo, y por fuera de las 20 mn entre Chimbote y Huarmey, mientras que las larvas tuvieron importantes concentraciones dentro de la plataforma continental entre Malabrigo y Supe. Los huevos y larvas de vinciguerria también fueron importantes por sus abundancias, con valores entre 3 y 3.078 huevos.m-2 y 3 y 342 larvas.m-2, distribuyéndose por fuera de la plataforma continental. Asimismo, 13 especies de eufáusidos fueron determinadas, siendo Nyctiphanes simplex la especie más abundante y frecuente, distribuida desde Punta Sal hasta San Juan de Marcona. Los biovolúmenes de zooplancton oscilaron entre 0,010 y 3,014 mL.m-3, siendo los biovolúmenes menores a 0,255 mL.m-3 más frecuentes (47 %), distribuidos principalmente en la zona costera. Las abundancias y distribución de los grupos reportados se asociaron a las condiciones ambientales registradas durante el crucero.
Biovolúmenes de zooplancton, eufáusidos e ictioplancton. Crucero de evaluación hidroacústica de recursos pelágicos 1809-11, Punta Mero (Tumbes) - Morro Sama (Tacna)
Authors: Quesquén Roberto , Ayón Patricia
Published: December 2023

El presente informe muestra los resultados sobre biovolúmenes de zooplancton, así como de composición, distribución y frecuencia del ictioplancton con énfasis en huevos y larvas de anchoveta y del grupo de eufáusidos, durante la primavera 2018, entre Punta Mero (Tumbes) y Morro Sama (Tacna) hasta una distancia máxima de 115 mn. Los biovolúmenes de zooplancton fluctuaron entre 0,005 y 6,76 mL.m-3, con mediana de 0,26 mL.m-3; valores entre 0,001 – 0,25 mL.m-3 fueron los más frecuentes (48,0 %) distribuidos desde Punta Sal hasta Punta La Negra y desde el sur de Pimentel hasta Morro Sama, principalmente dentro de la plataforma continental, alcanzando la distancia máxima de 110 mn frente a Paita, Malabrigo y Pisco. En relación al ictioplancton (huevos y larvas), las familias Engraulidae y Myctophidae fueron más frecuentes en las estaciones, registrando el 85 % y 50 %, respectivamente, seguidas de la familia Phosichthyidae con frecuencia del 45 %. Los eufáusidos en estadios caliptopis y furcilias registraron mayores frecuencias con 72 % y 75 %, respectivamente. Asimismo, se determinaron dentro de los eufáusidos 4 géneros y 14 especies; la especie más frecuente fue Euphausia mucronata en estadios adulto (34 %) y juvenil (26 %).
Biovolúmenes de zooplancton, distribución y abundancia de ictioplancton, eufáusidos y paralarvas de cefalópodos en primavera 2019
Authors: Orosco Ximena
Published: December 2023

En la primavera 2019, en el mar peruano los biovolúmenes de zooplancton oscilaron entre 3x10-3 y 10,8 mL.m-3 con media de 0,54 mL.m-3 y mediana de 0,3 mL.m-3. Los mayores biovolúmenes (>1 mL.m-3) se encontraron en los dos extremos del litoral marítimo peruano, al norte frente a Punta Sal hasta Malabrigo, y al sur desde bahía Independencia hasta Atico. En el área central predominaron valores menores a 0,5 mL.m-3, con un pequeño foco (>0,5 mL.m-3) frente a Callao. La especie de ictioplancton más frecuente fue E. ringens “anchoveta” con 41,5 % y 47 % de estaciones con presencia de huevos y larvas, respectivamente, así como con medianas de densidad de 252 huevos.m-2 y 15 larvas.m-2. La distribución de huevos fue continua, los mayores núcleos (> 4000 huevos.m-2) estuvieron en la zona costera frente a Malabrigo, Salaverry, Casma, Chancay y Cerro Azul; mientras que, las larvas se registraron con distribución más homogénea, con mayor densidad (<500 larvas.m-2) en la zona norte-centro (Punta La Negra hasta Chimbote). Los eufáusidos más frecuentes fueron juveniles de Euphausia sp. (39 %), adultos (26,1 %) y juveniles (25,44 %) de E. mucronata y furcilias de Stylocheiron sp. (12,2 %). Sin embargo, los estadios larvales (caliptopis y furcilia) de especies no determinadas fueron más abundantes, con medianas de densidad de 45 ind.m-2 (caliptopis) y 240 ind. m-2 (furcilia). En cuanto a las paralarvas de cefalópodos, la especie más frecuente (19,5 %) fue Argonauta spp. con abundancias de hasta 69 ind.m-2.
ANALISIS DENSITAS KELURUSAN DAN HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN DISCHARGE AREA DI DAERAH GUNUNG TAMPUSU DAN SEKITARNYA
Authors: Sumigar Mersel , Komansilan Alfrits , Marianus
Published: December 2023

Mount Tampusu, Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi has geological conditions that are influenced by the geothermal system. Where the geothermal system has plate movement that affects it, one of which is the convergent plate movement, where two plates collide with each other, resulting in the potential for surface manifestation. This study aims to analyze the surface structure and discharge area or commonly referred to as geothermal manifestations based on the density of straightness and surface manifestations. The structure on the surface was analyzed by lineament density using the FFD method. It is assumed that the fracture or fault is associated with geothermal areas which are mostly difficult to identify because they are covered by surface manifestations. Faults and fractures are the pathways for the movement of hot fluids because they are assumed to be weak fields so that they can be clues to the location of the discharge area or manifestation. Based on the FFD and Remote Sensing Methods collaborated with satellite image data, the surface density and its relationship with the discharge area in the study area were known. Where there are 64.45 straight ridges and valleys in the area with density values ​​ranging from 1.6 to 4.6.
The Role of Tarantula cubensis Extract in Homeopathic Treatment
Authors: Avcıoğlu Merve , Boyacıoğlu Murat
Published: December 2023

Homeopathy is a method that offers natural, side-effect-free, complementary, and long-lasting treatment. The primary objective of homeopathy is to enhance the body's self-healing abilities by providing it with the necessary energy. Homeopathic remedies are derived from natural substances and administered through natural methods. These natural ingredients include animal tissues, plants, minerals, natural secretions, and disease secretions. Tarantula cubensis (T. cubensis) is a commonly used source of animal-derived materials. T. cubensis extract promotes blood circulation and absorption in veterinary medicine for conditions like foot bruises, ulcers, abscesses, and various inflammatory and necrotic cases, leading to rapid recovery with a single dose. This review discusses information about homeopathy, its principles, and the role of T. cubensis extract in veterinary medicine.
Experts’ opinion on the sustainable use of nematicides in Mediterranean intensive horticulture
Authors: Talavera Miguel , Vela María D. , Arriaza Manuel
Published: December 2023

Aim of study: Root-knot nematodes are considered a common limiting factor to reaching premium quality and economically viable yields in horticultural crops. Soil disinfestation with agrochemical fumigants has been the main nematode control method until their recent ban due to environmental and social concerns. This paper explores farmers and agricultural advisors’ opinion and preferences on the sustainable use of available nematode control methods, considering sustainability as an integration of nematicidal effectiveness, reduction of environmental harmful effects and preservation of human health.
Area of study: This study has been carried out between farm advisors of intensive horticultural crop areas in Southern Spain.
Material and methods: Farm advisors’ opinion and preferences on the use of nematicides was evaluated following an opinion survey and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The analysis done was exploratory.
Main results: Providing that current available control methods give enough nematicidal effectiveness to get a profitable yield, the group of farm advisors showed a great consciousness on the use of sustainable alternatives for nematode control in intensive horticultural crops, prioritizing biosolarization as the first option, followed by biopesticides and fumigant nematicides in third place. The use of ozone and non-fumigant nematicides with high toxicity profiles were considered the last options, but new generation nematicides with lower ecotoxicity profiles are also considered as an important tool in sustainable nematode management.
Research highlights: These results provide a prediction of farmers' responses to the sustainable use of nematicides promoted by the European Union when agrochemical fumigants are banned.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Agenesis Requiring Surgical Reconstruction
Authors: Kreutzer Adam , Bast Nicholas , Fan Juston , Gates Jeffrey
Published: December 2023

Agenesis of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a rare disorder often found in conjunction with various other abnormalities within the knee. A 15-year-old adolescent boy presented with an absent PCL, leading to intermittent symptoms. At the age of 20 years, the patient underwent arthroscopically assisted PCL reconstruction. The patient was permitted to weightbear immediately after the procedure and started physical therapy 4 weeks after the procedure. No complications were encountered at the 2-year follow-up.
ANALYSIS AND CLASSIFICATION OF APPLICATIONS BY AIRLINES TO PROTECT CONSUMERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PERIOD
Authors: Özyörük Hüseyin Erbil , Aslan Aysun Asena
Published: December 2023

Airline companies have developed specific measures and practices to maintain their commercial activities and protect consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, while some airlines take hygiene measures such as disinfection of airplanes and luggage, others have introduced certain time flexibility on their tickets so that passengers do not lose their flight rights. On the other hand, they informed the passengers through their web pages and had some practices to maintain social distancing and reduce the crowd. In this study, the official websites of the member airlines of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) were examined, the practices carried out by the companies to protect consumers from disease and to minimize or compensate for their loss of rights were determined, and these practices were systematically grouped based on the similarities in their purposes. Also, regional differences between airlines’ practices were examined based on the regional classification of IATA. Although the studies in the literature deal with these practices one by one, this study brought them together and classified them systematically for the first time. Thus, in the event of a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases or another similar pandemic, it has become possible to find applications that can be made in the airline passenger transportation sector in a single study to reduce transmission, protect consumers, and compensate for the loss of rights. Continuing flexible ticketing and self-service technology applications during the pandemic will also benefit consumers after the pandemic, and airline companies that continue these applications will make a difference between them and their competitors. Hygiene measures and practices taken during the pandemic are also necessary. While preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as colds provides confidence to its passengers.
DİJİTAL TEDARİK ZİNCİRİ YÖNETİMİ VE TEDARİK ZİNCİRİNDE DİJİTAL UYGULAMALAR KONUSUNDAKİ YAYINLARIN BİBLİYOMETRİK ANALİZİ (1995-2023) VE GELECEK ARAŞTIRMALAR İÇİN FIRSATLAR
Authors: Öztemiz Handan
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada, dijital tedarik zinciri yönetimi ve tedarik zincirindeki dijital uygulamaları ele alan, 1995-2022 yıl aralığını ve 2023 yılı için erken görünümdeki yayınları da içeren uluslararası indeksli dergilerde yayımlanan yayınların kapsamlı bir bibliyometrik analizi sunulmaktadır. Çalışmada söz konusu yıl aralığında Web of Science (WoS) veri tabanında yer alan “dijital tedarik zinciri” ana temasında farklı türlerdeki 1.857 yayın incelenmiştir. Alandaki en etkili araştırma, yazar, ülke iş birlikleri, en sık tercih edilen anahtar kelimeler, ülkelerin yayın sayıları, ülkeler ve yazarlar arasındaki kümelemeler incelenerek, gelecekte alanda çalışmak isteyen araştırmacılar için “dijital TZY” ve “TZY’de dijital uygulamalar” konusundaki çalışmalarının genel durumu, gelişimi ve trendleri belirlenmiştir.
THE ROLE OF WORKPLACE SOCIAL COURAGE IN DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIORS
Authors: Çetiner Nurcan , Oğan Ela
Published: December 2023

In today's world where development and change are experienced rapidly, employees need to provide the necessary support to their organizations by displaying innovative work behavior (IWB) in the information sector, where keeping up with the change has become even more important. It is aim to reveal the role of workplace social courage (WSC) in developing the IWB of IT sector employees and to determine the effects of the WSC of employees on IWB. In this context, data were collected from the first 100 IT sector employees. Data obtained from the information sector employees determined by the convenience sampling method, it was concluded that the level of WSC and IWB of the information sector employees is high. It is seen that WSC has a positive, and significant relationship with the IWB levels of the employees, and WSC positively affects the IWB of the employees. In the research, it was concluded that employees with high WSC in the IT sector exhibit more IWB. It was concluded that gender and professional experience, which are among demographic variables, do not differ in the WSC and IWB of IT sector employees.
Keywords: Innovative wor behavior, courage, workplace social courage, it industry.
HİZMET BASKIN MANTIĞA SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİ BAĞLAMINDA BİR BAKIŞ: KALİTATİF BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: Şencan Abdülkadir , Akyüz İrfan
Published: December 2023

Hizmet pazarlamasındaki eski anlayış hizmeti tanımlamaktan ziyade ürün baskın mantık çerçevesinde ürün ile hizmetin farklılıklarına odaklanmıştır. Hizmet baskın mantık ürün ile hizmetin karşılaştırmasını yapmaz. Mübadelenin temelinde olan şeyin hizmet olduğunu söyler ve bir çerçeve çizer. Hizmet baskın mantığa göre ekosistem içerisindeki aktörler, kaynaklarını entegre ederek kurumların düzenleyici rolü ışığında hizmet için hizmet mübadelesini gerçekleştirerek değer yaratır. Bu çalışmada, sağlık hizmetlerindeki profesyonellerin hizmet baskın mantığı ne ölçüde benimsedikleri anlaşılmaya çalışılmıştır. Araştırmada derinlemesine görüşme tekniği olan yarı yapısal mülakat tekniğinden yararlanılmıştır. İstanbul’da aktif olarak çalışan, 7 hekim ve hekim olmayan 2 hastane yöneticisi olmak üzere toplamda 9 kişi ile yürütülen çalışma sonucunda uzmanların sağlık hizmetleri ekosistemindeki aktörlerin, hizmetin, kaynakların, değerin ve kurumların neler olduğuna dair görüşlerine ulaşılmıştır. Çıktılar literatürle genel olarak uyuşmakla beraber hizmet baskın mantığın merkezinde bulunan hastaların, profesyonellerce göz ardı edildiği ve hizmetin bir parçası değil hizmeti alan taraf olarak kabul edildiği anlaşılmıştır.
TÜREV ARAÇLARIN BANKACILIK SEKTÖRÜNÜN FİNANSAL PERFORMANSINA ETKİSİ: PANEL VERİ ANALİZİ
Authors: Çıtak Nermin , Çakır Sibel
Published: December 2023

Küreselleşmenin ve para dolaşımının hızlı olduğu finansal piyasalarda risk oranı da finansal piyasa aktörleri açısından oldukça artmıştır. Bu nedenle araştırmada finansal piyasa aktörlerinden bankacılık sektörünün risklerden korunmak amacıyla kullandıkları türev araçların Türk bankacılık sektörü performansına etkisi incelenmiştir. Türk bankacılık sisteminde son yıllarda önemini artan türev araçların gerek riskten korunmak gerekse de alım-satım amaçlı kullanımı, özünde riskten korunmayı amaçlar. Araştırmada türev araçların bankacılık sistemine etkisini ölçmek amacıyla panel veri analizi kullanılmıştır. Panel veri analizi modellerinden ise sabit ve rassal etkiler modelleri sonuçlara uygulanmıştır. Bununla birlikte araştırmada Türk bankacılık sisteminde yer alan bankaların performans oranları bağımlı değişken, türev araç kullanım hacimleri bağımsız değişken, faiz, üretim endeksi ve enflasyon ise kontrol değişkeni olarak analize dâhil edilmiştir. Türk bankacılık sisteminden yer alan bankaların büyük bir çoğunluğunun türev araçları riskten korunmak amaçlı değil alım-satım amaçlı kullandıkları tespit edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte yapılan analiz sonucunda finansal türev araçların; bankaların sermaye yeterlilik oranlarını, gelir-gider yapısı oranlarının birçoğunu, karlılık oranlarını, likidite oranlarını ve bilanço yapısı oranlarından yabancı para cinsinden oranlarını negatif olarak etkilemiştir. Diğer yandan bankaların toplam varlık ve özkaynaklarını, aktif kalite oranlarını ve bilanço yapısı oranlarından Türk para cinsinden oranlarını pozitif ve anlamlı olarak etkilemiştir.
High-intensity interval training increases AMPK and GLUT4 expressions via FGF21 in skeletal muscles of diabetic rats
Authors: Kartinah Neng , Rusli Hardiyanti , Ilyas Ermita , Andraini Trinovita , Paramita Nurul , Santoso Dewi , Puspasari Brilliant , Mardatillah Julfiana
Published: December 2023

Background: In type 2 diabetes, a decrease in expression of glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) can result in decreased glucose uptake. The hormone fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) promotes glucose uptake. The liver and other organs, such as the muscles, produce FGF21. Physical activity increases FGF21 secretion from skeletal muscles. FGF21 is thought to promote glucose uptake during exercise by activating AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). As a result, the goal of this study is to determine how HIIT affects glucose uptake via FGF21 signaling in diabetics. Methods: Twenty-four eight-week-old male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four categories: (1) without intervention (Con), (2) DM intervention (ConDM), (3) DM group undergoing continuous training (DM-CT), and (4) DM group undergoing high-intensity interval training (DM-HIIT). The trainings in the exercise groups (DM-CT and DM-HIIT) were performed six days a week for six weeks. We analyzed FGF21 levels in serum and muscles by ELISA. Measurement of phosphorylated AMPK in muscles used ELISA, and that of mRNA GLUT4 expression used RT-PCR. Results: Following HIIT interventions, the glucose level in plasma was closer to normal level. An increase in FGF21 levels aided in the reduction in blood glucose. The HIIT group had significantly higher FGF21 levels in serum and muscles. An increase in FGF21 was followed by an increase in AMPK phosphorylation and GLUT4 expression in the HIIT group. Conclusions: In diabetic rats, HIIT promotes glucose uptake via FGF21, which activates AMPK and increases GLUT4 expression.
Empirical Investigative Analysis on the Effect of Triangular and Gaussian Membership Function on Fuzzy-based Controlled Vehicle Platooning
Authors: Ofe Ore , Ajayi Ajayi , Bagaye Umar , AGBON EZEKIEL
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Fuzzy controlled vehicle platoon system provides a simplified and robust approach to achieving platoon string stability and uniform inter-vehicular gap keeping in autonomous vehicle platoon. However, the fuzzification and defuzzification method adopted affects the characteristics of the platoon to a large extent, while also determining velocity stability timing, although researcher select a fuzzification/defuzzification method based on comfort, familiarity or simplicity. This work undertakes to investigate the effect of fuzzification and defuzzification method on vehicle platoon, to provide evidence on the selection criteria and how it affects the controlled system. The results obtained show that the best performing combination was reported as triangular/centroid with 4.44 secs velocity stability for vehicle V3, and 1.91 secs distance stability for follower vehicle, when compared to Gaussian/MoM with 79.88 secs velocity stability V3 and 85.89 secs for follower vehicle being the worst performing combination
Knowledge, attitude, and practices toward COVID-19 vaccination among patients attending OPD of a tertiary care hospital in Kolkata: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors: Bhattacharyya Agnij , Chakrabarty Debadatta , Mukherjee Anindya , Mondal Soumitra
Published: December 2023

Background: The acceptance of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination by the community was largely affected by information or misinformation spreading through various channels. Hence, in the process of deploying vaccines, it became important to explore the community’s knowledge and attitude toward such intervention.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice toward COVID-19 vaccination among the general population of Kolkata and to compare knowledge, attitude, and practice toward COVID-19 vaccination among different groups based on age, gender, socioeconomic status, educational qualifications, and occupation.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with 389 participants among the patients attending general outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in Kolkata using a pre-tested questionnaire having sections on knowledge, attitude, and practices toward COVID-19 vaccination. Knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were then calculated and compared among different groups based on age, gender, socioeconomic status, educational qualifications, occupation, and history of COVID-19 infection.

Results: Knowledge was found to differ significantly with respect to education, occupation, socioeconomic status, and history of COVID-19 infection. Attitude showed no variation to these variables, while practice scores were found to be significantly associated with education, socioeconomic status, and history of COVID-19 infection. The unavailability of slots for vaccination was not the reason for anyone remaining unvaccinated. Financial reasons were one of the factors determining vaccine hesitancy in parts of the world before vaccines were available. This study found that 72.8% of participants found vaccines to be inexpensive. Of the participants not having received even a single dose of vaccine, the most common reason was pregnancy and lactation-related issues.

Conclusion: The reason behind such associations can be further explored in bigger multicentric studies. Improvement studies may also be carried out to assess the effectiveness of various channels of communication which may aid in figuring out lacunae and planning of similar vaccination drives in the future.
Comprehensive health assessment of geriatric population: Findings of innovative 60 plus project from a tertiary medical institute in South India
Authors: R Shivakumar , S Revwathy , Goyal Ram , Rajaseharan Divya , G Kalaipriya , Anbazhagan Suguna
Published: December 2023

Background: With a rapid increase of more than 7.7% of India’s population being more than 60 years old, India has been designated as “an aging nation”. Advancing through the process of transition in demography, there have been rising epidemics of chronic non-communicable diseases among the elderly in developing countries, especially lifestyle-based, leading to chronic disabilities.

Aims and Objectives: (1) To assess the comprehensive health status of elderly individuals recruited under the 60-plus project of a tertiary medical institute in South India. (2) To determine the various sociodemographic factors associated with the morbid conditions of the same population covered under the project.

Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional analytical study that was conducted as part of 60-plus project launched in 2019. The total villages covered were 270 in 7.5 months. Total hospital statistics of geriatric patients: OP = 3902 and IP = 2137 were treated at Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre. Data entry of various variables related to geriatric care was done in an Excel sheet and data analysis was done using SPSS software V 21. Categorical data were depicted in percentages, and Chi-square was used to measure significant differences in categorical variables.

Results: The majority of the respondents in this project were aged between the age group of 60–69 years with the mean age of 64.13 ± 8.65 years, of which the mean age among male patients was 66.56 ± 8.76 years and that of female patients was 62.04 + 7.99 years. The most common comorbidity was gonarthrosis (35.7%), followed by essential hypertension (29.5%), cataracts (28.7%), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (25%). The prevalence of most common comorbidities such as gonarthrosis, essential hypertension, cataracts, and type 2 diabetes mellitus proportionally increases in males with increasing age which is statistically significant.

Conclusion: The existing program (60-plus project) meets the imperative need to address the needs of the elderly in this part of the country covering all the aspects physical, mental, and social. As a fledgling nation in elderly care, India, with this kind of innovative elderly care projects would constantly evolve to identify and face the various challenges that come up, especially from rural settings, for uplifting the primary care services.
Successful treatment of acute respiratory failure following hypertensive crisis in a dog with presumed pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma
Authors: Tamura Jun , Yoshida Shino , Nagata Noriyuki , Shimbo Genya , Oyama Norihiko
Published: December 2023

Background:
Acute respiratory failure has been reported one of the manifestations of hypertensive crisis in pheochromocytoma in human medicine. In dogs, no reports have been described acute respiratory failure following hypertensive crisis. Here, we report the clinical presentation, course, and treatment of acute respiratory failure following hypertensive crisis in a dog with presumed pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma.
Case Description:
A 12-year-old neutered male toy poodle was referred for the diagnostic evaluation of a right adrenal gland mass. The dog suddenly exhibited severe dyspnea with abnormal hypertension (systolic blood pressure > 200 mmHg) 15 minutes after recovery from the anesthesia for the computed tomography (CT) examination. Pulmonary CT and ultrasonography findings suggested acute onset of severe pulmonary edema. Pulmonary edema was treated with mechanical ventilation (pressure-support ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure) and negative fluid balance after the administration of furosemide. Weaning from mechanical ventilation was successful 24 hours after the onset of respiratory failure. Finally, the dog was discharged 3 days after weaning from ventilation without complications.
Conclusion:
This report outlines a case of acute respiratory failure following a hypertensive crisis requiring mechanical ventilatory management in a dog. The onset and progression of pulmonary edema were extremely rapid. However, improvement in pulmonary edema was also rapid. Hemodynamic stability, in addition to prompt diagnosis and aggressive therapeutic intervention, including mechanical ventilation, may have contributed to the good prognosis of pulmonary edema following hypertensive crisis in a dog, which we attribute to a catecholamine storm.
Right congestive heart failure in domestic kitten (Felis domesticus) by dilation of the pulmonary veins and cardiomegali
Authors: Widyawati Ratna , Yuniarti Wiwik , Wardani Annisa , Moekti Bima , Putra Lalu , Janu Maria
Published: December 2023

Background:
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a pathological state characterized by the incapability of the heart to properly perform its essential function of delivering blood to meet the metabolic demands of the body.
Case Description:
The present case report concerns a 3-month male domestic kitten, displaying symptoms including an enlarged abdomen, emaciation, dehydration, dyspnea, rhinorrhea, and infestation with scabies. This animal, weighing 0.7 kg and displaying a tabby bicolor pattern. The findings gleaned from the clinical evaluation revealed the presence of a murmur upon auscultation of the cardiac region. Upon conducting an ultrasound examination, it was determined that the abdominal cavity contained a fluid accumulation known as ascites.
Conclusion:
The findings from the radiographic evaluation indicate that feline Hiro exhibits ascites alongside cardiomegaly, in conjunction with discernible vascular modifications characterized by both enlargements of the pulmonary arteries and veins.
Molecular detection of Babesia ovis and blood parameters’ investigation reveal haematological and biochemical alterations in babesiosis infected Lohi sheep in Multan, Pakistan
Authors: Sajid Muhammad , Naqvi Syed , Riaz Muhammad , Umar Ummad , Nasreen Nasreen , Khan Adil , Said Mourad
Published: December 2023

Background:
Babesia infections in sheep can cause a wide range of clinical and laboratory presentations. Changes in Blood parameters are a meaningful manifestation of physiological and pathological changes in an organism.
Aim:
Therefore, the present study was conducted to analyze and compare haematological and biochemical parameters between blood profiles of Lohi sheep naturally infected and un-infected with Babesia ovis, the main causative agent of ovine babesiosis.
Methods:
Initially, blood and serum samples from 67 Lohi sheep were collected, DNA was extracted and babesial infection was detected through PCR. Overall infection rate of B. ovis was 37% (25/67). Sixteen infected (experiment group) and sixteen uninfected (control group) sheep that were apparently healthy with no history of previous treatment for Babesiosis, were selected for haemato-biochemical analysis. Blood samples were analyzed through an automatic CBC analyzer, while serum collected from gel-vacutainers was analyzed for blood urea, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine and total bilirubin. Each parameter was compared between infected and un-infected animals using a paired t-test in Minitab Express™ software for statistical analyses.
Results:
Erythron comparison showed a highly significant (P<0.0001) decrease in RBC, Hb and Hct. A non-significant increase in MCV, RDW and RDW-SD, while a non-significant decrease in MCH and MCHC values was recorded in infected sheep. Leukon comparison showed a significantly low level of TLC (P<0.001) in infected sheep. Plt along with Pct and PDW were non-significantly higher, whereas a non-significant decrease in MPV was recorded in infected sheep as compared to un-infected animals. Among biochemical parameters, blood urea, BUN and total bilirubin showed significant differences (P<0.05), while creatinine showed a non-significant difference.
Conclusion:
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on haemato-biochemical changes associated with babesiosis in the Lohi breed. Consistent with hemolytic anemia, these data would justify physical examination and, together with the medical history, would provide an excellent basis for the diagnosis of babesiosis.
Variations in metabolic parameters of in vitro matured porcine oocytes after vitrification-warming
Authors: Morado Sergio , Aparicio Ailen , Pinchetti Daniela , Arraztoa Claudia , Alvarez Gabriel , Gutnisky Cynthia , Neild Deborah , Dalvit Gabriel , Cetica Pablo
Published: December 2023

Background:
As the porcine oocyte is the most sensitive to low temperature damage, it has been difficult to cryopreserve compared to those from other domestic animals. However, at present, vitrification is used as a method for the cryopreservation of both oocytes and embryos in this species.
Aim:
Our aim was to analyze alterations in metabolic parameters in vitrified-warmed in vitro matured porcine oocytes at different post-warming recuperation times. Additionally, metaphase II plate recovery time analysis, in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection were carried out to evaluate oocyte recovery capacity.
Methods:
Oocytes were vitrified-warmed and then incubated for 0, 3 or 21h post-warming to assess biochemical parameters.
Results:
Oocyte viability and morphology were not affected by vitrification-warming. Cytosolic oxidative status, active mitochondria and reactive oxygen species levels presented changes at the different time points in control and vitrified-warmed oocytes (P<0.05) as well as differences between both groups (P<0.05). NAD(P)H levels remained constant throughout different recuperation times, but were significantly lower in vitrified-warmed oocytes (P<0.05). Metaphase II plate recovery occurred mostly between 3 and 4h post-warming, but the percentage of metaphase II was reduced by vitrification-warming. Sperm head decondensation and pronuclear formation capacities were not modified.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, vitrification-warming generates biochemical alterations in porcine oocytes that would be, in part, responsible for affecting their performance. So, although the technique is a valid alternative for porcine oocyte cryopreservation, the protocols should be adapted to minimize those alterations.
BlackRock ve ABD Hegemonyası
Authors: PINARBAŞI Muhammet Sait
Published: December 2023

1980’lerde başlayan uluslararası ekonomi politik gelişmeler kurumsal yönetişim rejimini de etkileyerek, varlık yöneticisi kapitalizmi olarak adlandırılan bir sürece girilmesine ve bu sürecin sonunda yeni ekonomi politik aktörler olan dev varlık yöneticisi şirketlerinin önemli ölçüde büyümesine sebep olmuştur. Ekonomik sistemde hâkimiyetin, rızaya dayalı tahakküm biçimi olarak hegemonyanın ön koşullarından birisi olarak sayılması, bu şirketlerin en büyüğü olan BlackRock’ın ABD hegemonyasındaki konumunun değerlendirilmesinin önünü açmıştır. Konuyla ilgili eserlerin incelendiği literatür taramasının yanında yorumsamacı yaklaşımdan yararlanılarak yapılan çalışmada BlackRock’ı ABD hegemonyası perspektifinden araştırmak hedeflenmiştir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda yapılan araştırmanın sonucunda, yönetimi altındaki varlıkların 10 trilyon dolara ulaştığı BlackRock’ın; ABD ile yakın ilişkisi, ekonomik kriz dönemlerindeki kurtarıcı rolü, dünyanın en büyük finans kuruluşlarına (merkez bankaları dahil) danışmanlık yapması, hissedar olduğu binlerce şirketin genel kurulunda oylama hakkı bulunması ve 2012’den itibaren her yıl yayınlanan mektuplar aracılığıyla küresel ekonomik sisteme önemli ölçüde etki etme kabiliyeti bir bütün olarak değerlendirildiğinde ABD hegemonyası lehine konumlandığı gözükmektedir.
MALİ SUÇLARLA MÜCADELEDE MALİ İSTİHBARATIN ROLÜ
Authors: AKKAYA Hüseyin , YÜCE Mehmet
Published: December 2023

Günümüzde mali suçların önlenmesi ve tespit edilmesi, ülkelerin en önemli konularının başında yer almaktadır. Bu konu aynı zamanda mali istihbarat birimlerinin de temel mücadele mekanizmasını oluşturmaktadır. Mali suçların doğası gereği sınıraşan nitelikte olması beraberinde bu suçlarla mücadele açısından bir takım zorluklar ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Bu zorluklardan bir tanesi mali suçların ekonomik olarak ölçülmesinin imkânsız olmasıdır. Bu zorlukların ortadan kaldırılmasında en önemli etkenlerin başında mali istihbarat ve uluslararası işbirliği gelmektedir. Mali istihbarat, mali suçlarla mücadele edilmesinde ve suçun önlenmesinde etkili ve verimli bir şekilde mali istihbarat birimlerine yardımcı olmaktadır. Mali istihbarat, mali suçlarla mücadelede mali istihbarat birimlerinin verilerden yola çıkarak oluşturduğu analiz ve tipolojilerden meydana gelmektedir. Mali suçlarla mücadelede mali istihbaratın doğruluğu ve ortaya çıkacak olan finansal zekâ, suçun önlenmesi ve işlenmesi durumunda çözüme kavuşturulması için gereken en önemli olgu olarak kabul edilmektedir. Mali suçlarla mücadele eden pek çok uluslararası kurum bulunmaktadır. Başta FATF ve EGMONT Grup genel çerçevede mali suç faaliyetlerine ve mali istihbarat birimlerine yönelik çalışmalar sürdürmektedir. Bunun yanı sıra yerel olarak faaliyet gösteren ülke mali istihbarat birimleri tarafından da mali suçlarla mücadele edilmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, mali suç türlerinin nelerden oluştuğunu belirtmek, mali istihbarat birimi kavramının üzerinde durmak ve mali istihbaratın mali suçlarla mücadeledeki rolünü incelemektir. Mali suçlarla mücadele edilirken mali istihbaratın rolünün değerlendirilmesi üzerine oluşturulan bu çalışma ile mali suçların durumu değerlendirilecektir.
Highlighting the voice of Indigenous communities for education: Findings from a case study in rural Chile
Authors: Baeza Angela , Anderson Peter , White Simone
Published: December 2023

The issue of how to best address Indigenous education needs has long been a public debate. There has been much discussion in the educational system, at policy levels and at universities. However, little is known about the perception of Indigenous peoples in regard to the education that their children are receiving or how to incorporate their traditional knowledge inside the classroom. This paper shares such a study and explores the views of Indigenous people living in rural communities of the Atacama Desert of Chile. Views are shared about the needs of their children and that of teacher education. Using a decolonising rights-based methodology, the study aimed to highlight the voices of Atacameños people, who talked about their relationship with schoolteachers, their role in supporting schools and the role of the traditional educator. Findings suggest that even though Indigenous community members perceived their engagement as key in incorporating local knowledge inside the classroom, they realised they are not actively participating in school organisation. There is also a perception that the role of the traditional educator needs to be valued more because they are crucial for reducing the gap between the Indigenous community and local schools.
Towards a fairer and more ‘tika’ political science and politics: Are political science programs equipping students adequately for Aotearoa realities?
Authors: Te One Annie , Bargh Maria
Published: December 2023

Social and political change is occurring in Aotearoa New Zealand and tikanga, mātauranga, te reo Māori (the Māori language) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) are increasingly being recognised in diverse political and legal contexts. This article explores whether the political science discipline is keeping pace with these political changes, whether research and course content is adequately reflecting these new realities, and if students are appropriately equipped to participate. In particular, we examine the state of university politics programs and outline the form and quantity of Māori politics in the teaching and research of these programs. From the assessment of the current state of politics programs, we make some observations about what changes may be required to ensure politics programs, their students and academics are fully equipped to work in the unique political and legal landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand. Approximately 1% of political science lecturers are Māori, 1% of content taught can be classified as Māori politics and approximately 1% of publications in the New Zealand Political Science journal can be classified as kaupapa Māori politics. This 1–1–1 crisis provides a bleak picture of the existing arrangements in politics programs in Aotearoa New Zealand and must change.
Observations of leucistic Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) in Jamaica
Authors: Zeiger John M. , Proctor C. Justin , Inman Seth E.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: While censusing for the Golden Swallow (Tachycineta euchrysea) in the Cockpit Country and Blue Mountain regions of Jamaica, we observed six unique leucistic Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) across 634 standardized point counts. Leucistic individuals accounted for 0.2% of the total 2,826 Turkey Vultures we documented from 16 January to 12 February (28 days) and from 4 to 27 March (24 days) 2015. Though not a complete island-wide census, our observations offer the first documented insight on the prevalence and distribution of leucism in Jamaican Turkey Vulture populations.

Keywords: Cathartes aura, Jamaica, leucism, Turkey Vulture

Resumen: Observaciones de individuos leucísticos de Cathartes aura en Jamaica—Durante un censo de Tachycineta euchrysea en las regiones de Cockpit Country y Blue Mountains de Jamaica, observamos seis singulares individuos leucísticos de Cathartes aura a lo largo de 634 puntos de conteo estandarizados. Los individuos leucísticos constituyen el 0,2% del total de 2.826 Cathartes aura que documentamos desde el 16 enero hasta el 12 febrero (28 días), y desde el 4 hasta el 27 marzo (24 días) de 2015. Aunque no realizamos un censo completo de toda la isla, nuestras observaciones representan la primera documentación acerca de la prevalencia y distribución de leucismo en poblaciones de Cathartes aura en Jamaica.

Palabras clave: Cathartes aura, Jamaica, leucismo

Résumé: Observations d’Urubus à tête rouge (Cathartes aura) leucistiques en Jamaïque—Lors du recensement des Hirondelles dorées (Tachycineta euchrysea) dans les régions de Cockpit Country et de Blue Mountains en Jamaïque, nous avons observé six Urubus à tête rouge (Cathartes aura) leucistiques sur les 634 points de comptage normalisé. Les individus leucistiques représentaient 0,2% des 2.826 Urubus à tête rouge observés du 16 janvier au 12 février (28 jours) et du 4 au 27 mars (24 jours) en 2015. Bien qu’il ne s’agisse pas d’un recensement complet de l’île, nos observations sont les premières à documenter la prévalence et la répartition du leucisme dans les populations d’Urubu à tête rouge en Jamaïque.

Mots clés: Cathartes aura, Jamaïque, leucisme, Urubu à tête rouge
Recent ornithological literature from the Caribbean: 2016
Authors: Latta Steven C.
Published: December 2023

A regular feature of the Journal of Caribbean Ornithology, thiscolumn alerts readers to recent ornithological literature fromthe Caribbean basin that has appeared elsewhere. We wouldalso like to include any unpublished theses or other reports thatmay be difficult to find in more universally available abstract services.We invite readers of the Journal of Caribbean Ornithologyto alert our compiler, Steven Latta, to other articles that shouldbe highlighted in this section. Our hope is that by providingthese summaries we will increase the exchange of knowledgeamong Caribbean ornithologists and conservationists.—Steven C. Latta
Human Life is Like a Virtual Game with an Evolutionary Aim
Authors: Bignetti Enrico
Published: December 2023

It is well known that our mind can perceive the world around us in a limited, distorted and sometimes virtual way. In this regard, a cognitive theory speculated that human beings can evolve in a Darwinian way in order to fit their daily tasks, instead of demanding the truth. Moreover, that theory renounced questioning about the world inside us, I.e. the brain-mind relationship. This question was faced by “The Bignetti Model” (TBM), starting from the evidence that: 1) Since the birth, the mind emerges from the brain as a Tabularasa; 2) Free will (FW) and then also the FW-possessing Ego are illusions of the mind; 3) The mind exhibits a functional dual state: UM) the unconscious (implicit) mind that is characterized by a biophysical-biochemical language; CM) the conscious (explicit) mind that corresponds to the thinking function, typically elaborating inner-outer speech (based on the mother’s tongue language), images, music, mathematics etc.; 4) UM and CM exhibit the same probabilistic-deterministic mechanism of the brain and cooperate for cognition and behaviour, to this aim they reciprocally translate their languages by a mysterious way. According to TBM, UM reacts to perturbing stimuli (the so-called “voluntary actions”); later, their feedback signals make CM aware. Due to the illusion of possessing FW (Ego- FW), CM believes of deciding those reactions (the Sense-of-Responsibility); then, CM critically uploads credits or faults of the experience just lived into Long-Term-Memory (LTM). Thus, UM will find useful pieces of information for future reactions. In synthesis, our life is like a virtual game in which UM is the avatar that moves in the game; while CM is the player; by learning and memorizing the avatar’s “prior” action probability, the player will increase the success of the avatar’s “posterior” action probability. The mechanism of our virtual life is in accordance with Bayesian learning theory. In conclusion, the more sophisticated is CM’s reasoning of animal species, the higher they will evolve.
Breaking Barriers: The Crossroads of Social Media, Affiliate, and YouTube Marketing in Nigerian Integrated Marketing Communication
Authors: Efemena Mukoro , Mahaganapathy Dass Assoc. Prof. Dr. , Nazera Dr. Farzana , Tanvir Kazi
Published: December 2023

This research investigates the interplay between marketing strategies and Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) within the dynamic Nigerian market. Hypothesis 2 suggests that there is a statistically significant correlation between an upsurge in Affiliate Marketing (AM) and an increase in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). Hypothesis 1 posits that there exists a statistically significant negative correlation between Social Media Marketing (SMM) and Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), indicating that the increasing prevalence of SMM may impede the effectiveness of IMC in the context of Nigeria. Hypothesis 3 posits a statistically significant negative correlation between YouTube Marketing (YM) and Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), indicating that an escalation in YM might potentially lead to a reduction in IMC, specifically in terms of Internalized Motivation to Conform. A purposive sampling technique is employed to conduct a descriptive survey among marketing and sales department officers from Coca- Cola HBC Nigeria, Uber Nigeria, and Dulux Paints. The objective of this survey is to determine the optimal sample size for the study. The study employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), a statistical technique known for its proficiency in managing limited sample sizes and non-normal data distributions, to analyse the responses obtained from Likert Scale questionnaires. The statistical analysis of the study was found to be valid, and its relevance to Nigerian business marketing strategies was emphasized through the use of SmartPLS calculations.