bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of vitamin D levels in young patients with primary hyperparathyroidism combined with thyroid pathology
Authors: Niyazova N. F. , Tursunova S. B.
Published: February 2025

Aim. To assess vitamin D levels in young patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) combined with thyroid gland pathology.

Materials and methods. A total of 48 patients with PHPT were studied from September 2021 to December 2023. The patients were divided into two groups: those with PHPT and those with primary hyperparathyroidism combined with thyroid pathology. Blood levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine were measured. In addition, ultrasound and scintigraphy of the parathyroid and thyroid glands were performed.

Results and discussion. . Patients with PHPT and thyroid pathology had lower calcium levels (2.49±0.07 mmol/L) and higher vitamin D levels (19.1±2.9 ng/mL) than patients with PHPT alone (2.71±0.1 mmol/L and 10.6±1.5 ng/ mL, respectively). These differences may be related to the compensatory function of the body in the presence of both conditions. Ultrasound showed differences in the degree of parathyroid hyperplasia between the two groups.

Conclusion. Monitoring vitamin D and calcium levels is essential to accurately assess the condition of patients with PHPT, especially when combined with thyroid pathology. This will help to plan comprehensive treatment and reduce the risk of complications.
Assessment of the degree of carious process activity depending on the clinical form of congenital cleft lip and palate
Authors: Obidov S. A. , Ashurov G. G. , Karimov S. M.
Published: February 2025

Aim. To study and identify the correlation between the clinical forms of congenital cleft lip and palate and the activity of the carious process during the periods of primary and transitional dentition.

Material and methods. The study, which lasted 6 months, involved 75 children aged 5 to 12 years with various clinical forms of congenital cleft lip and palate. All examined children were found to have various dental pathologies of a carious and periodontal nature.

Results and discussion. Children with isolated clefts of the upper lip and soft palate, exhibiting grade I and II carious activity, demonstrated a satisfactory level of oral hygiene, mild to moderate gingivitis, and a slight shift in oral pH toward acidity. In contrast, children with complete clefts of the lip and palate and grades II and III carious activity were found to have poor oral hygiene, severe gingivitis, and an insignificant shift in salivary pH toward acidity.

Conclusion. In patients with complete clefts of the lip and palate and the highest levels of carious activity, the oral cavity’s buffering system operates in a consistently active mode, ultimately maintaining the stability of this parameter in mixed saliva.
Surgical treatment of hip joint diseases and prospects for the development of large joint arthroplasty in the Republic of Tajikistan
Authors: Rajabzoda M. M. , Juraev H. M. , Rajabzoda I. M. , Mamadiev Z. A.
Published: February 2025

Aim. To analyse the surgical treatment of hip joint diseases and to present perspectives for the development of total joint arthroplasty in the Republic of Tajikistan.

Material and methods. The material for this study comprised the medical records of patients hospitalized at the Republican Clinical Centre for Orthopaedics and Traumatology between 2009 and 2023. During this 15-year period, a total of 359 major joint replacements of the lower limbs were performed. The following parameters were analyzed based on the medical records: sex, age, diagnosis leading to the operation, method of anesthesia, patient’s place of residence, disability status after the operation, occurrence of complications and the number of revision joint replacements during the specified period.

Results and discussion. The analysis showed that the majority of operated patients were diagnosed with idiopathic degenerative coxarthrosis. The second most common diagnoses were aseptic necrosis of the femoral head, dysplastic coxarthrosis, medial femoral fractures and their complications (such as nonunion or pseudoarthrosis), and congenital hip dislocation.

Conclusion. Thus, although there has been a decline in the number of operations at the Republican Clinical Centre for Orthopaedics and Traumatology in certain years, the overall trend is a clear increase in the number of operations throughout the republic. This growth is observed not only in republican centers, but also in regional, city, central district hospitals and private medical centers.
Socio-demographic characteristics of pregnant women living in the city of Dushanbe
Authors: Yuldosheva M. U. , Rafieva Z. Kh. , Ashurova N. M. , Olimova F. Z.
Published: February 2025

Aim. To study the characteristics of the obstetric history of pregnant women observed in urban health centers for the period 2013-2022.

Material and methods. The study focused on pregnant women of reproductive age who were registered at urban health centres. The number of pregnant women, their parity and the time of their registration at the urban health centres were examined. Data from the individual medical records of pregnant women (form 111/y) were used for the analysis. The database of the Urban Reproductive Health Centre was used for the study.

Results and discussion. The analysis of socio-demographic indicators shows an increase in the number of pregnant women. In the last 10 years, the number of pregnant women has increased by 1.4 times, from 18,070 in 2013 to 26,094 in 2022. There is a noticeable trend of decreasing registration of pregnant women after 22 weeks of pregnancy. The proportion of primiparous and multiparous women will also increase by a factor of 1.4 between 2014 and 2022.

The frequency of high-parity pregnancies shows an upward trend from 2015 to 2020. However, from 2021 onwards, the proportion of women with high parity starts to decrease..

Conclusions. The study of socio-demographic indicators of pregnant women in urban areas, observed by family doctors and obstetrician-gynaecologists at urban health centres, showed a trend towards an increase in the number of pregnant women, as well as in the proportion of primiparous and multiparous women. While the frequency of multiparous pregnancies reached significant levels, it has shown a decreasing trend over the last two years.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICE QUALITY: USER SATISFACTION AND LOYALTY (THE CASE OF ST. PETERSBURG)
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Starshov Egor D. , Golubeva Anastasia A. ,   St. Petersburg State University
Published: February 2025

In recent years, many Russian cities have embarked on the path of improving urban passenger transport systems,
highlighting service quality improvement as a priority. However, both in the academic literature and in the urban passenger
transport management practice, there is no unified approach to assessing the quality of transport service. This study is aimed
at developing a client-centric approach to assessing quality of transport service by defining its attributes and measuring the
level of satisfaction with them. In addition, urban passenger transport loyalty metrics are used to segment users. Approbation
of the proposed approach revealed a number of problematic characteristics of the urban passenger transport system in
St. Petersburg and made it possible to develop a number of recommendations for the transport authorities.
TRANSPORT IN EASTERN RUSSIA: ENSURING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES IN THE NEW ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Economic Research Institute of the Far Eastern Branch Russian Academy of Sciences, Bardal Anna B.
Published: February 2025

The article considers the needs in the services of the Far Eastern transport complex to ensure the priorities of economic development at the present stage. The tasks formed by the regional and national economy are highlighted. Since the extractive industry is
an important segment of the economy for the development of the Far East, a grouping of projects of the natural resource sector of the
macro-region in terms of their needs in transportation is given. Three groups of projects are singled out: 1) active projects that do not
require transportation development, 2) active projects that require transportation infrastructure development, and 3) promising projects, the operation of which requires the removal of transportation restrictions. The national tasks of the FEFD transport complex include
participation in ensuring transportation of extra-regional cargoes to foreign markets and expansion of Russia’s foreign economic cooperation. At the present stage, the implementation of national tasks is associated with the following directions of transport infrastructure development in the Far Eastern Federal District: intensification of the use of the eastern sector of the Northern Sea Route, modernization of the railroad network, optimization of the system of border checkpoints in the territory of the Far Eastern Federal District. The
article presents options for modernization of checkpoints across the state border of the Russian Federation with the PRC.
QUALITY OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT AS A COMPONENT OF LIFE QUALITY IN AGGLOMERATIONS OF THE ARCTIC ZONE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences, Okrepilov Vladimir V. , Gres Robert A. ,   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2025

A high quality of life in the Russian Arctic cannot be achieved without improving the quality of the urban environment
in the cities and agglomerations of the macroregion. Studying the quality of the urban environment in the Arctic is an important
scientific task with significant practical implications. The research is based on the analysis of data from the Urban Environment
Quality Index of the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation (UEQI) for the agglomerations of the Arctic zone of the
Russian Federation over the period from 2018 to 2023. The study found that all Arctic agglomerations demonstrate a positive
trend in the growth of UEQI values; however, in two of the six analyzed Arctic agglomerations, the intra-agglomeration gap in
urban environment quality is increasing, while in four, it is decreasing. Using correlation and regression analysis, the hypothesis
about the impact of changes in UEQI values on population migration in Arctic agglomerations was tested. The hypothesis was
not confirmed. The article provides recommendations within the framework of strategic planning tools to improve the quality
of the urban environment in Arctic agglomerations.
PROBLEMS OF STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATIONS OF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Vetrova Elena N. , Khakimova Galiya R. ,   St. Petersburg State University of Economics
Published: February 2025

Currently, the problems of industrial production development in difficult conditions of limited resources and financing
are becoming increasingly important, which is due to the demand for restoring the full chain of production, processing, as well
as the need to improve the efficiency of production and the economy of enterprises in hard-to-reach areas or difficult
production conditions, including in the Arctic zones. The scientific problem is to analyze and search for new directions for
substantiating the need for structural transformations and effective management of the process of development of production
systems. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of scientific and applied publications in order to identify current trends,
achievements and promising areas in this area. The novelty of the study can be called not only a critical analysis of existing
technologies and practices, but also a proposal of conceptual solutions that can be adapted and applied to transform
production systems in the Arctic, taking into account its unique economic, territorial and environmental conditions for the
functioning of production systems. The practical significance lies in the formation of an approach to identifying production
systems as objects of structural transformation into points of economic growth.
Development and Validation of Peer Support for China University Students Using Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Authors: K. Zhang, , Y. L. Ling,
Published: February 2025

Peer support is crucial in the health care system. However, the implications of peer support have been reported to be unsatisfactory in the university context. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of peer support by creating and validating an instrument. A suitable theory is the Social Identity Theory, proposed by psychologists Tajfel and Turner in the 1970s, which examines how people define themselves in social groupings. The framework of the Peer Support Scale, developed by Kuo et al. (2007), was employed to develop and validate this instrument in order to obtain a more profound understanding of this problem. For the pilot study, 394 valid responses were gathered from this cross-sectional investigation. Using SPSS, 192 people underwent exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and AMOS was used to conduct confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on 202 data. Experts' conclusions recommended that one item be removed and four items moved from the physical support dimension to the emotional support dimension. Subsequently, the results of the EFA concluded that all the remaining items fell only into one construct with higher loading factors, but to fulfil discriminant validity, construct validity, and convergent validity of the CFA, eight items were eliminated before the actual study. Despite the recognized importance of peer support in healthcare, its effectiveness in university settings is lacking, prompting the need for a comprehensive evaluation tool.
An Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Behaviour Amongst Patients Regarding Antibiotic Use and Misuse in South Africa
Authors: Ballaram Sholene , Suleman Fatima
Published: February 2025

Background: Antibiotic misuse is a global problem that is a threat to public health. Antibiotic misuse and overuse are responsible for the increase and spread of antibiotic resistance. The community plays a fundamental role in the appropriate antibiotic use and the increase and spread of antibiotic resistance. Hence, public knowledge and attitude regarding antibiotic use are imperative to inform educational interventions.

Method: A quantitative approach was performed using a descriptive cross-sectional design. The data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire completed by patients accessing the pharmacy. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics, namely Microsoft Excel and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).

Results: From a total of 135 respondents, the majority (n = 108; 80%) of the respondents were aware that different antibiotics were needed to treat different diseases. Over two-thirds (n = 98; 73%) of the respondents agreed that antibiotics are effective against viruses. More than half of the respondents (n = 82; 61%) considered that antibiotic resistance is a global problem. The vast majority of the sample population (n = 104; 77%) agreed that the pharmacists often tell them how to use their antibiotics during the dispensing process. Also, a high number of respondents (n = 97; 72%) agreed that doctors take time to inform them during the consultation on using the antibiotics that s/he prescribed.

Conclusion: Multifaceted educational interventions and patient-healthcare provider communication tools seems to be working in some cases. However, attention should be paid to increasing knowledge on those conditions where antibiotics are not required or are ineffective. Community-based interventions may help prevent the development of antibiotic resistance, cross-resistance and possible future events of treatment failure.
Holistic Integrative Medicine Declaration
Authors: Fan Daiming
Published: February 2025

Holistic integrative medicine, abbreviated as HIM, has been officially proposed since 2012. Its theoretical system has been continuously improved, and its practical methods have become increasingly diverse, becoming an inevitable choice and path for the medical development in the new era. This article demonstrates ten major propositions for HIM, elaborating on the connotation and extension of HIM from the perspectives of epistemology and methodology, in order to achieve the transformation and adaptive evolution of modern medicine.
Removal of Antibody-Related Fragments During Asymmetric Bispecific Antibody Purification
Authors: Wen Yunping , Ye Yucheng , Wang Zhipeng , Xu Juncao , Meng Zhaoli , Luo Wenwen , Zhao Yue , Fang Yan
Published: February 2025

Bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) can bind two different epitopes or targets. BsAb expression during cell culture is accompanied with high levels of impurities, product- related or process-related impurities. The product-related impurities, especially fragments can reduce the stability and safety of therapeutic protein, which must be removed as much as possible. Fragments removal by chromatography during the downstream process could be a challenge. In this work, we summarizes the downstream fragment removal strategies of asymmetric bsAbs in our laboratory. Due to weaker binding ability with protein A, some fragment species can be removed by affinity chromatography under high loading capacity condition, or by adding wash step to get rid of them. Anion exchange chromatography (AEX) was found to be efficient to reduce fragments through the UV peak-cutting method. According to the difference of charge and hydrophobicity between the fragment and the target antibody, the UV peak-cutting method accompanied with flow-through anion exchange chromatography (FT-AEX) or bind-elute hydrophobic interaction chromatography (BE-HIC) can also play an obvious effect on fragment removal. This study discussed various fragments reduction means by affinity chromatography, anion exchange chromatography and hydrophobic interaction chromatography, which supply many options to achieve the fragment reduction in future.
Identification Guide to the Non-Native Invasive Plants of Britain and Ireland
Authors: Giaquinto Fran , O’Brien Phoebe
Published: February 2025

This accessible guide gives you the tools to be confident in identifying and managing frequently encountered non-native invasive plants in Britain and Ireland.

Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the biggest drivers of global biodiversity loss along with climate change and habitat fragmentation. If allowed to colonise unchecked, they can have irreversible negative impacts on the integrity of the natural environment and associated ecosystem services. In spite of widescale efforts, there has been an almost exponential increase in new introductions to Britain and Ireland in the last 20 years. The only way we can tackle them is to engage both professionals and the public in mapping their distribution, and to encourage everyone to take the right actions to contain them. This book will help you:

Identify frequently encountered non-native invasive plants and know their potential impacts.
Differentiate lookalikes, including how to separate native species from closely related non-native invasive species.
Understand the extent of invasive potential, including trees, grasses, freshwater aquatics and seaweeds.
Quickly check the legislation so you know which species should be reported and to whom.
Prevent mistakes – often, with best intentions, people take action which makes the situation worse.
Avoid introducing invasive species into your gardens and local environment.
Packed with illustrations, maps and tips, this book is a practical tool and reference for professional ecologists, environmentalists, gardeners and everyone interested in the protection and sustainable management of our countryside and green spaces.
Problematika Pengelolaan Pendidikan Islam : Dalam Diskursus Membangun Mutu Lulusan
Authors: Fadilatun Naimah  , Musyarapah  , Noorazmah Hidayati
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this article is to explain the problems of implementing management in Islamic educational institutions that are faced as challenges to improving the quality of education as well as constructive efforts to address them. The quality of graduates at Islamic educational institutions in general still needs to be improved. This is a problem that is currently still trying to find solutions and alternatives that can be used to improve the quality of these graduates. This research aims to determine the problems and implementation of quality standards for graduates of Islamic educational institutions. The method used in this article is a literature study by reviewing several literatures related to the theme that the author will study. The results show that one of the management problems in Islamic educational institutions is that there are still authoritarian and centralized leadership practices that apply in several Islamic educational institutions, and there is still a lack of quality human resources, especially in the academic field as well as inadequate facilities and infrastructure and lagging technology.
Keywords: Islamic Education Institution; Problems of Islamic Education; Quality of graduates
Recirculatory closed-loop soil-less agriculture system using partially treated domestic wastewater
Authors: Priya V.
Published: February 2025

Hydroponic cultivation is gaining popularity all over the world because of efficient resource management and quality food production. Intensive traditional agriculture is leading to loss of fertility of land, soil erosion, and excessive pesticide and fertilizer content in soil. Hydroponics is a modern agricultural practice that tackles this problem, involving cultivation of crops in water rather than using soil as a growing medium. Required nutrients are supplied entirely through the water. Closed loop hydroponics system allows growing food with approximately 80% less water and fertilizers. Nutrients that are not absorbed at the plant roots are retrieved at the reservoir and pumped back into the system. Domestic sewage typically consists of organic and inorganic compounds, many of which can serve as macro and micronutrients for crops (typically nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium as macronutrients, and also trace quantities of iron, zinc, manganese, copper, etc as micronutrients). The scope of this project is to extract these nutrients from the wastewater after the application of necessary treatment processes and utilize the same for the cultivation of crops. This project aims to provide a comparative study on the yield quality and quantity of the crop when grown in wastewater nutrient solution versus a regular hydroponic solution.
Green Technologies for Sustainable Environmental Protection
Authors: G. Chaudhary  , A. Jangid  , Saumya  , A. Gupta  , A. Jain  , N. Singh
Published: February 2025

A challenge to national sustainable development is the “environmental pollution-economic development” circle. Green technology innovation, a sophisticated idea combining environmental preservation and technological advancement, has the key to breaking through this perplexing loop. Green technologies have become more prevalent in recent years as a result of climate change, global warming, energy depletion, and other environmental issues. Through the use of technology, humans can now accomplish tasks more intelligently and efficiently than they could in the past. Green technology is used with the knowledge of preserving the natural environment and its resources, as well as reducing human participation. Green technologies cover a wide range of topics, which include energy efficiency, recycling, health and safety issues, renewable resources, and many more. Green technologies are a collection of practical methods, skills, tools, and materials that are based on non-toxic final products, renewable energy sources, and environmental monitoring equipment in the context of environmental protection. The development of sophisticated yet practical on-site sensors and analytical tools, as well as the remediation of water and wastewater, are now the most promising aspects of green technology for pollution management. Green technology could help prevent major environmental damage, increase energy and resource efficiency, and reduce carbon intensity. This would lead to improvements in resource availability, human welfare, and social fairness, as well as a step toward the Sustainable Development Goals. The creation of high-quality new products with a smaller environmental impact is the goal of sustainable green innovations. The significance of sustainable green inventions will continue to be widely understood as long as environmental problems exist.
Impact of different planting techniques and integrated nutrient management on yield and economics of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under transplanted low land condition
Authors: Pathak Aman , Shekhar Gargi , Tomar Gaurav , Narang Happy
Published: February 2025

The experimental was laid out in split plot design (SPD) where 9 treatments were replicated four times. Treatments with their symbols. Three planting methods transplanting (S1), SRI (S2), direct sowing (S3) and three integrated management practices 100% RDN, NPK (N1), 75% RDN, NPK + 25% FYM (N2), 50 % RDN, NPK + 50 % FYM (N3). The present study concluded that grain yield plays a major role as it makes a difference to the net income. Maximum gross return and net return was recorded in (S2N2) SRI method + 75% NPK + 25% FYM, followed by (S2N1) SRI and 100% NPK. It is also clearly shown that S2N2 achieved the highest cost of production. Highest gross return, net return and B; C ratio obtained in S2N2.
Mycochemical Profiling of Microporus xanthopus and Lenzites elegans: Insights into their Potential for Herbal Drug Development
Authors: B. Gulave Akshay , M.B. Kanade  , B.M. Sakdeo
Published: February 2025

The mycochemical analysis of Microporus xanthopus and Lenzite selegans was performed using both conventional and advanced techniques. Extracts of the fungal material were prepared using eight different solvents based on their polarity index. The mycochemical analysis was carried out using various reagents. The mycochemical analysis and FTIR spectroscopy revealed the presence of flavonoids, terpenes, phenolics, alkaloids, anthraquinones, and saponins, all of which have been reported in Microporus xanthopus and Lenzite selegans. Trace elements showed the highest concentration in Microporus xanthopus, followed by Lenziteselegans.
Impact of Neopatrimonialism on the Church and Politics in Kenya between 2017 and 2022 Elections
Authors:   Tangaza University, Kenya, Musyoka Marietta Mutindi
Published: February 2025

This paper discusses concept of neopatrimonialism, based on Max Weber’s concept of legal-rational bureaucracy. Neopatrimonialism is regarded as a dominant feature of the developing countries of Africa, being seen as a core feature of local politics in Sub-Saharan Africa. The discussion of neopatrimonialism in Kenya was derived from the experiences of post-colonial oppression and autocracy from the dominant political regime. The author sought to study the impact of neopatrimonialism on the church and politics in Kenya between 2017 and 2022 elections. The researcher sought to answer four questions: How has neopatrimonialism influenced political parties (by) elections in Kenya? How has neopatrimonialism influenced the church and its leaders? In what ways does election of clan leaders influence on neopatrimonialism? Lastly, the researcher sought to find out how accessing funds for development is influenced by neopatrimonialism. Related influences included defective political economic systems, popularly referred to as ‘vampire states of Africa, signing pacts with huge donors in the name of foundations, award of favours for positions of political influence. On church influence, the researcher looked at three mainstream churches: The Anglican Church, Presbyterian Church and the Catholic Church. The researcher discussed the politics of land acquisition and ownership. Findings revealed that donor relations and donor priorities influenced how development organizations accessed funds for development. It was found that the judicial system’s lack of autonomy exposed it to manipulation by the state hence making flawed rulings that affect equitable allocation of funds for development. This study adopted Cooperative game theory, premordialism theory, constructivist theory and instrumentalism theory. The researcher employed exploratory research design to help her probe further the study area. As a mitigation towards overcoming neopatrimonial regimes, the researcher suggested serious advocacy campaigns by prioritizing education, legislation and empowerment of state organs that deal with corruption.
Keywords: Neopatrimonialism, Ethnicity, Elections patrimonial and legal-rational bureaucratic domination, regimes, rent seeking, integration
Reflections on introducing a carers’ forum in an intellectual disability secure service
Authors: Hickman Gareth , Kooner Gavin , Redwood Jannine
Published: February 2025

Purpose:This paper reports on the development and introduction of a Carers’ Forum in an Intellectual Disability (ID) Secure Service. The current Forum was established as a supportive and interactive space for carer’ and relatives of current inpatient service users with specific recognition of the key role carers can play in the rehabilitation of service users with forensic histories. This article provides an overview of the process of establishing the Forum, brief evaluative data and reflects on the experience and learning points from developing such a resource in Secure contexts.

Design/methodology/approach:The Carers’ Forum has been established and delivered over a 12-month period as a once monthly, one-hour, online session for anyone identifying as a Carer of a current inpatient service user in the Secure Service.

Findings:Overwhelmingly Carers reported that they experienced the Forum as positive and beneficial. Personal reflections of the authors are offered on some of the impacts of such spaces for carers and some of the organisational and contextual challenges of establishing these Forums in Secure Services.
How temperament impacts children as eyewitnesses
Authors: Cotterill Ben F.
Published: February 2025

The article examines how temperament influences children‘s reliability and performance as eyewitnesses – an area that remains underexplored compared to factors like question types and cognitive abilities. Temperament, defined as early-appearing and genetically influenced behavioral traits, may shape children ‘s memory encoding and their resistance to suggestive questioning. Key dimensions such as activity level, adaptability, distractibility, emotionality, persistence, and shyness are analysed for their impact on eyewitness testimony. The findings suggest that traits like high distractibility or shyness can impair encoding and recall, while adaptability and persistence tend to enhance performance. However, challenges in measuring temperament and inconsistencies in findings highlight the need for improved methodologies. By considering temperament as a critical factor, forensic interviews can be better tailored to accommodate individual children, ultimately enhancing the reliability of their testimony.
Yoga in secure services – Reflections and future directions
Authors: Williams Catrin
Published: February 2025

This article examines the potential of incorporating yoga as a complementary therapy in UK forensic settings, including prisons and secure mental health services. Highlighting the significant mental health treatment gaps in these environments, the author, a forensic psychologist and yoga teacher, advocates for holistic approaches to enhance traditional care. The discussion revolves around yoga’s benefits for mental health and its specific application to forensic populations, emphasising reductions in stress, aggression, and improvement in emotional well-being. Challenges in implementation and the need for specialised training for yoga teachers in forensic contexts are addressed. The article calls for more research into holistic mental health interventions and suggests developing resources for clinicians interested in integrating yoga into their practice.
SINH KẾ GẮN VỚI DU LỊCH CỦA CỘNG ĐỒNG NGƯỜI KHMER VÙNG BẢY NÚI, TỈNH AN GIANG
Authors: Nguyễn Viết Phan
Published: February 2025

Bảy Núi là một địa danh nổi tiếng và có một vị trí quan trọng trong sự phát triển của ngành du lịch tỉnh An Giang. Đây là điểm đến hấp dẫn với du khách trong và ngoài nước nhờ vào phong cảnh đẹp và nền văn hóa đặc sắc của người Khmer. Người Khmer ở đây đã từng bước hòa nhập vào các hoạt động du lịch. Sinh kế gắn với du lịch của cộng đồng người Khmer vùng Bảy Núi, tỉnh An Giang, phần lớn tập trung vào các hoạt động, như: chở khách đi tham quan; kinh doanh ăn uống; du lịch làng nghề; dịch vụ lưu trú (homestay); bán hàng đặc sản, quà lưu niệm; làm thuê cho công ty du lịch; nhà vườn du lịch. Việc tham gia vào hoạt động sinh kế này của người Khmer do nhiều yếu tố tác động, như: chính sách của Nhà nước, kinh tế thị trường và sự nỗ lực nội thân của chính cộng đồng nơi đây. Người Khmer nơi đây dù gặp khó khăn, thách thức về nhiều mặt như vốn đầu tư và kinh nghiệm quản lý dịch vụ nhưng đã tích cực hòa nhập và phát triển các sinh kế gắn với du lịch nhằm tăng thu nhập và cải thiện cuộc sống
MỘT SỐ VẤN ĐỀ TRONG CÔNG TÁC TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC TẠI HỌC VIỆN DÂN TỘC TRONG GIAI ĐOẠN HIỆN NAY
Authors: Phạm Quang Minh  , Truyền
Published: February 2025

Nghiên cứu được tiến hành nhằm đề xuất các giải pháp có tính khả thi để thu hút thí sinh dự tuyển vào Học viện Dân tộc (Học viện). Sản phẩm phân định rõ thực trạng và các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến công tác tuyển sinh tại Học viện. Nghiên cứu cũng đã đưa ra một số giải pháp nhằm giúp Học viện nâng cao hiệu quả công tác tuyển sinh, bao gồm: (1) Nâng cao năng lực cho cán bộ làm công tác tuyển sinh; (2) Tăng cường thanh tra, giám sát công tác tuyển sinh; (3) Tăng cường công tác quản lý việc dạy và học; (4) Tăng cường đầu tư cơ sở vật chất, ứng dụng công nghệ thông tin trong công tác tuyển sinh; (5) Tăng cường mở thêm ngành đào tạo, đa dạng hóa các hình thức đào tạo; (6) Tăng cường hợp tác với các cơ quan, tổ chức chính trị xã hội, doanh nghiệp địa phương nhằm đào tạo theo nhu cầu thị trường lao động; (7) Tăng cường kết nối truyền thông tuyển sinh giữa sinh viên với học sinh và giảng viên với học sinh, phụ huynh, sở, ban ngành tại địa phương; (8) Tăng cường ứng dụng mạng xã hội trong công tác tuyển sinh tại Học viện; (9) Đề xuất định hướng chính sách tuyển sinh có sự tham gia của cơ quan quản lý chủ quản Ủy ban Dân tộc; (10) Công tác quảng bá, truyền thông cho thương hiệu Học viện, tăng cường phổ biến chính sách của Đảng, Nhà nước về giáo dục đào tạo đối với đồng bào dân tộc thiểu số
VAI TRÒ CHỦ THỂ CỦA NÔNG DÂN TRONG XÂY DỰNG NÔNG THÔN MỚI Ở THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH
Authors: Bùi Xuân Dũng
Published: February 2025

Bài viết phân tích vai trò của người nông dân trong xây dựng nông thôn mới tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, tập trung vào các yếu tố như kiến thức, kỹ năng, sự tham gia của cộng đồng và tính tự lực. Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, một trong những vùng phát triển nhất Việt Nam, không thể bỏ qua vai trò quan trọng của người nông dân trong việc duy trì sự phát triển bền vững. Từ lịch sử khai hoang cho đến nay, người nông dân đã thể hiện sự kiên cường và sáng tạo của mình trong sản xuất. Tuy nhiên, họ phải đối mặt với nhiều thách thức hiện đại như biến đổi khí hậu, thị trường tiêu thụ không ổn định và nhu cầu đổi mới kỹ thuật. Để phát huy vai trò của người nông dân, nghiên cứu nhấn mạnh đến nhu cầu nâng cao trình độ dân trí, hỗ trợ các chính sách phù hợp và phát triển cơ sở hạ tầng nông thôn. Sự tham gia của các tổ chức xã hội và doanh nghiệp trong việc cung cấp đào tạo kỹ thuật và tài chính cũng là một yếu tố quan trọng. Do đó, phát huy vai trò của người nông dân là chủ thể không chỉ giúp cải thiện đời sống cá nhân mà còn thúc đẩy phát triển kinh tế, xã hội và bảo vệ môi trường một cách toàn diện và bền vững
ỨNG DỤNG BẢNG HỎI ATSMS ĐÁNH GIÁ TRẠNG THÁI TÂM LÝ SAU TẬP LUYỆN CỦA SINH VIÊN Ở BẬC ĐẠI HỌC
Authors: Nguyễn Huỳnh Ngọc Linh , Hạnh  , Trực
Published: February 2025

Trong thể thao hiện đại, bên cạnh chiến thuật, kỹ thuật, thể lực thì yếu tố tâm lý có vai trò quan trọng tới kết quả tập luyện và thi đấu. Trạng thái tâm lý tập luyện mà thành phần chủ yếu của nó là động cơ và cảm xúc rất đa dạng về sắc thái và cường độ. Nó có thể giúp cho người tập phấn chấn, tự tin, cảm giác sung mãn, nhanh nhạy. Ngược lại, nó cũng có thể làm cho người tập thấy thiếu tự tin, căng thẳng, lo lắng hoặc chán nản; các phản ứng trở nên trì trệ, chậm chạp; phối hợp hoạt động trở nên rối loạn. Với ảnh hưởng của các trạng thái tâm lý đối với hiệu quả tập luyện của người tập lớn như vậy nên nó đã trở thành vấn đề mà tâm lý học thể thao rất quan tâm nghiên cứu. Ứng dụng bảng hỏi ATSMS đánh giá trạng thái tâm lý sau tập luyện của sinh viên bắn súng trên máy bắn tập MBT03 tại Trường Đại học Sư phạm Kỹ thuật Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh nhằm bổ sung thêm luận cứ chứng minh yếu tố tâm lý có vai trò quan trọng tới kết quả tập luyện và thi đấu
THE ISSUE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA – THE IMPACT OF MINDFULNESS ON PEOPLE SUFFERED BY COVID-19
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Mộng Tuyền
Published: February 2025

Humans always question whether their lives can exist in the existing world and the non-existing world. Among the myriad of things to know, there is the issue of mindfulness. Among the myriad of things to know, there is the issue of mindfulness. Whether or not mindfulness will heal all the wounds and helplessness of humans in the struggle with nature and society. Due to lack of information and science, humans are subjected to pressure from events and traumas that often lead to fear, despair and loss of self. Mindfulness practice can support individuals to reconnect with and recover from losses related to Covid-19. Depending on factors such as historical, geographical and cultural context, interventions may vary in content, but mindfulness may help increase stress resilience and improve psychosocial health in globally stressful situations such as pandemics. First of all, to improve oneself and then to contribute to the general awareness of the worldview and philosophy of life in a scientific dialectical way, the article with the desire to accumulate and fully and correctly perceive the nature of mindfulness and the role of mindfulness in social life. At the same time, accumulating and building for yourself a suitable intellectual style and a determination to respond to the liberal education in Vietnam in the current era of globalization
PHÁT HUY VAI TRÒ CỦA ĐỒNG BÀO DÂN TỘC THIỂU SỐ TRONG KHỐI ĐẠI ĐOÀN KẾT TOÀN DÂN TỘC
Authors: Lềnh
Published: February 2025

Vấn đề dân tộc và đại đoàn kết các dân tộc là vấn đề chiến lược, cơ bản, lâu dài của sự nghiệp cách mạng nước ta. Vì vậy, bình đẳng và đoàn kết các dân tộc là đường lối chủ trương của Đảng ta đã xác định ngay từ khi mới thành lập và trong suốt quá trình lãnh đạo cách mạng. Đại đoàn kết toàn dân tộc giữ vị trí đặc biệt quan trọng, nhất quán, xuyên suốt trong đường lối, chủ trương của Đảng, chính sách, pháp luật của Nhà nước Việt Nam. Trải qua các giai đoạn lịch sử, truyền thống đoàn kết dân tộc luôn được phát huy, củng cố. Trong thời kỳ đất nước bước vào kỷ nguyên hiện đại và hội nhập quốc tế, giá trị đại đoàn kết toàn dân lại càng giữ vai trò đặc biệt quan trọng, là cội nguồn sức mạnh quyết định mọi thắng lợi của cách mạng Việt Nam
Current status and influencing factors of emotional suppression in Chinese female breast cancer patients
Authors: Ma Suli , Yue Mengyu , Liu Shuxin , Wei Kaixuan , Wang Jihong , Xia Xichao
Published: February 2025

Objective: To analyze the level of emotional suppression and the factors influencing it in female breast cancer patients in Henan Province, China, and to provide theoretical support for nursing managers to prevent and improve emotional suppression in breast cancer patients, and to improve the quality of life of breast cancer patients.Methods: A convenience sampling method was used to select 143 breast cancer patients admitted and hospitalized in the oncology departments of three tertiary hospitals in Luoyang City, Henan Province, China, from November 2023 to January 2024 as the study subjects. A general information questionnaire, an emotional suppression scale, and a family support care index questionnaire were used to conduct the survey.Results: The total score of emotional suppression in breast cancer patients was (32.73 ± 6.59). The results of multiple regression showed that education, disease stage, pain level, and family support were the main influencing factors of emotional inhibition in breast cancer patients (all p < .05).Discussion: Emotional suppression of breast cancer patients in Henan Province is at a medium level; Health care workers and family members should pay more attention to the psychological changes of patients, implement effective nursing interventions, provide positive psychological support, and reduce the psychological burden of patients, to significantly reduce the degree of emotional suppression of patients.
BALANCED SCORECARD PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS STUDY PROGRAM OF TELKOM UNIVERSITY SURABAYA
Authors: Aulia Darlin
Published: February 2025

The study examines the advancements made by Telkom University Surabaya in lecturer development, certification, and continuous education, which align with the institution's goals and contribute to high customer satisfaction as indicated by EDOM scores. The growth of the Digital Business program is highlighted through increased enrollment and the acquisition of external scholarships from Kedaireka and BIMA. Future strategies are outlined, focusing on enhancing financial independence, service quality, and strengthening partnerships with industry and government, all while aiming to improve faculty and program reputation. These initiatives are integral to supporting Vision 2025 objectives, emphasizing the advancement of research, collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and community service, thus driving comprehensive institutional progress.
Латентные периоды ответов зрительно-чувствительных нейронов области 21а коры головного мозга
Authors: Хачванкян Д. К. , Меликсетян А. А. , Налбандян, В. В. В. В.
Published: February 2025

Представлены результаты исследования длительности латентных периодов (ЛП) ответов одиночных нейронов области 21а при раздражении их рецептивных полей (РП) неподвижными мерцающими зрительными стимулами. Оказалось, что нейроны с однородными чисто ON или чисто OFF ответами, имеют существенно меньшие колебания в длительности ЛП, и средние величины длительности ЛП у этих нейронов значимо короче, чем у нейронов с ON-OFF ответами. Также меньший разброс в длительности ЛП наблюдался у нейронов с тоническим паттерном ответов, и эти же нейроны обладали наиболее короткими средними показателями продолжительности ЛП. Оказалось, что наибольшие колебания в длительностях ЛП, и наибольшие средние величины отмечаются среди ON-OFF нейронов с фазическим паттерном ответа. Лишь у трети исследованных нейронов длительность ЛП постоянна по всей площади РП, у большинства нейронов она меняется в зависимости от местоположения стимула в РП. Разница в длительности ЛП в одном РП может достигать 3 и более раза. Обнаружилось, также, что у большинства нейронов наблюдается высокая степень независимости в колебаниях ЛП ON и OFF компонентов ON-OFF ответов по поверхности РП. Полученные данные указывают, что большинство РП нейронов области 21а кроме сложной пространственной организации, наделены также и неоднородной дискретной временной структурой.
The paper presents the results of a study on the duration of latent periods (LP) of responses from single neurons in region 21a after their receptive fields (RF) are triggered by stationary flashing visual stimuli. Neurons exhibiting only ON or OFF responses demonstrate markedly reduced fluctuations in LP duration, and the mean LP duration in these neurons is much lower compared to those with ON-OFF responses. A reduced fluctuation in LP duration was noted in neurons exhibiting a tonic response pattern, which also displayed the shortest average LP duration. The most significant variations in LP durations and the highest average values were seen in ON-OFF neurons exhibiting a phasic response pattern. In only one-third of the examined neurons, the length of LP remains constant across the whole RF area; in the majority of neurons, it fluctuates based on the stimulus's location inside the RF. The disparity in LP duration within a single RF can attain a factor of three or greater. It was also determined that the majority of neurons exhibit a significant degree of independence in the variations of LP ON and OFF components of ON-OFF responses. The acquired results suggest that the majority of 21a area neurons RF possess not only a complicated spatial organization but also an inhomogeneous discrete temporal structure.
Why the United States Wants and Needs a Permanently Crippled World Trade Organization
Authors: C.K. Chow Daniel
Published: February 2025

Recent US statements calling for restoring a fully functioning World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement system by 2024 have triggered a wave of optimism that the US blockade of the dispute system may finally be coming to an end. Due to US opposition, the WTO dispute system has been crippled since 2019 and unable to enforce WTO obligations, leaving the WTO in a crisis. These optimistic sentiments are misplaced. Despite its reassuring rhetoric, the United States has no intention of restoring the dispute system to its full powers. The Biden administration boasts that it has adopted a new and transformative modern American industrial policy based on hundreds of billions of dollars in subsidies paid to the US semiconductor, electric vehicle, renewable energy, and other high technology industries. Key elements of this US industrial policy and US trade policies towards China violate US WTO obligations. A fully restored WTO dispute system will allow China, the European Union (EU) and other competitors to attack and overturn current US industrial and trade policies or subject the United States to massive financial penalties. To immunize US policies from attack, the United States wants and needs a WTO dispute system that remains disabled for the indefinite future, if not permanently.
How the SCA 2022 Shapes the Effectiveness of the TCA: Lessons from EU State Aid and WTO
Authors: Bargellini Elettra
Published: February 2025

p class="MsoNormal"After Brexit, European
Union (EU) state aid no longer applies in the UK to funding and other forms of
support measures granted to businesses by public authorities. The EU-UK Trade
and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) envisages new subsidy rules under Chapter 3,
Title XI. In particular, Chapter 3 sets out some general principles that apply
to the EU and UK but allows each side to retain regulatory autonomy on subsidy
control. Consequently, the UK was able to introduce its new domestic regime,
the Subsidy Control Act 2022 (SCA). The EU, on the other hand, already had its
own framework in place under EU state aid. This article offers a comparative
analysis between the TCA’s enforcement mechanisms, World Trade Organization
(WTO), and EU state aid. In doing so, it examines the tools introduced by the
SCA to implement the TCA’s requirements. In conclusion, this article suggests
that if there is going to be effective control of subsidies between the EU and
UK after Brexit, it will be due to the UK domestic subsidy system.o:p/o:p