bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A retrospective pilot study of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) using the closed CO2 recirculation system on peritoneal carcinomatosis
Authors: Karabay Onder , Serin Kürsat Rahmi , Hacım Nadir Adnan , Sen Fatma , Terzi Mustafa Cem
Published: January 2025

Background:

Hyperthermic intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) with a closed CO2 recirculation has been recently developed to amplify better distribution of chemotherapeutic drugs and adequate fluid circulation due to turbulent flow and increased intraabdominal pressure by CO2. In this study, we aimed to present clinicopathological features of patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis who underwent HIPEC with closed CO2 recirculation and the technical features of the technique.

Methods:

Twenty patients who underwent cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal carcinomatosis followed by the closed CO2 recirculation HIPEC between November 2018 and October 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic and clinical variables and treatment outcomes were recorded.

Results:

There were 11 (55%) female and nine (45%) male patients with a mean age of 57.6 ± 10.3 years. Colon and ovarian cancer was the primary diagnosis in 10 (50%) and 4 patients (20%), respectively. The median peritoneal carcinomatosis index score was 15 (2-35). Colectomy and peritonectomy were the most common operations. During the early postoperative period, rate of minor and major complications were seen in six (30%) and three patients (15%), respectively. Median length of hospital stay and follow-up period were 6 days (4–15 days) and 7.5 months (2–17 months), respectively. There were three nonsurgical complications (pulmonary embolism, renal failure, myocardial infarction) leading to mortality in three patients (15%) during the follow-up period.

Conclusions:

HIPEC with CO2 recirculation may be a safe and feasible approach that can be performed in patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis secondary to different types of cancer.
A comparative evaluation of colposcopy and biopsy in the diagnosis of oral pre-malignant lesions and conditions, and oral carcinoma - An in vivo study
Authors: Kanwar Santosh , Khanum Nishath , Mahesh M. S , Patil Archana , Khairunnisa
Published: January 2025

Background:

Early detection of premalignant lesions and conditions leads to timely intervention and prevention of serious consequences such as oral carcinoma, thereby improving the quality of care to the patients. The aim of our study was to determine the vascular patterns and compare the biopsy obtained by clinical examination and colposcopic criteria by histopathological examination.

Methods:

Sixty subjects with oral submucous fibrosis, leukoplakia, lichen planus, erythroplakia, and carcinoma of buccal mucosa were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria set forth for the study. Following a thorough clinical examination of the lesion, Clinician A was asked to select an area from which a biopsy specimen was obtained. For colposcopic examination, 3% acetic acid was applied to the lesion for approximately 30 seconds, and based on the colposcopic criteria, the biopsy site was selected by Clinician B blind to the choice of biopsy site selected by Clinician A. Both specimens were subjected to histopathologic examination. A comparison of the histopathologic diagnosis obtained with clinical and colposcopic examinations was performed.

Results:

The vascular pattern by colposcopic examination revealed that the punctation pattern was more prevalent in oral submucous fibrosis and reticular lichen planus, whereas the mosaic pattern was more prevalent in leukoplakia, and the atypical pattern was seen in erosive lichen planus, erythroplakia, and oral carcinoma. We also observed a sensitivity of 98% and a specificity of 38% for colposcopic biopsy examination and a sensitivity of 93% and a specificity of 64% for clinical biopsy examination.

Conclusion:

This study shows that biopsy based on colposcopic examination is more sensitive than clinical biopsy examination. Colposcopic examination of the oral mucosa can be implemented to select an appropriate biopsy site.
Unicuspid unicommissural aortic valves: A surgical pathology analysis
Authors: Vaideeswar Pradeep
Published: January 2025

The unicuspid unicommisural aortic valve is an uncommon congenital malformation that often manifests as stenosis with or without regurgitation in adults in their third to fifth decades of life. This report characterizes the morphological features of surgically excised unicuspid valves in adults with clinical correlation. Among the surgically excised aortic valves over a period of 10 years, the clinical data and morphological features of unicuspid aortic valves were analyzed. The patients were grouped by the type of valvular function. Pathological features noted were the shape of the orifice, the status of the commissure and raphe, presence of fibrous thickening, calcification, and other complications. Twenty-three UAVs, excised over a 10-year period, represented 4.16% of the excised diseased aortic valves. There was a male preponderance with a mean age of 47.7 years. Majority of the patients (22 cases) had moderate to severe stenosis with varying degrees of regurgitation, and the valvular disease had been clinically attributed to rheumatic heart disease, bicuspid aortic valve, or senile degenerative changes. Most of the valves (18) had been cut at their commissural regions, and 2 rudimentary commissures or raphes were seen in 21 valves. Cuspal fibrosis/calcification was often associated with complications like ulceration, hemorrhage, and bland vegetations. Aneurysm of the ascending aorta had been present in 1 patient. The unicuspid unicommisural aortic valve while rare is usually clinically classified with the more common, congenitally bicuspid aortic valve. Clinical or imaging diagnosis can be challenging since calcification may obscure the morphology creating difficulties in distinguishing such valves from other congenital or acquired valvular pathologies, especially in older patients. Often it is only the gross examination that leads to the differentiation as was our observation.
Locally finitely presented Grothendieck categories and the pure semisimplicity conjecture
Authors: Fazelpour Ziba , Nasr-Isfahani Alireza
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we investigate locally finitely presented pure semisimple (hereditary) Grothendieck categories. We show that every locally finitely presented pure semisimple (resp., hereditary) Grothendieck category

$\mathscr {A}$

is equivalent to the category of left modules over a left pure semisimple (resp., left hereditary) ring when

$\mathrm {Mod}(\mathrm {fp}(\mathscr {A}))$

is a QF-3 category, and every representable functor in

$\mathrm {Mod}(\mathrm {fp}(\mathscr {A}))$

has finitely generated essential socle. In fact, we show that there exists a bijection between Morita equivalence classes of left pure semisimple (resp., left hereditary) rings

$\Lambda $

and equivalence classes of locally finitely presented pure semisimple (resp., hereditary) Grothendieck categories

$\mathscr {A}$

that

$\mathrm {Mod}(\mathrm {fp}(\mathscr {A}))$

is a QF-3 category, and every representable functor in

$\mathrm {Mod}(\mathrm {fp}(\mathscr {A}))$

has finitely generated essential socle. To prove this result, we study left pure semisimple rings by using Auslander’s ideas. We show that there exists, up to equivalence, a bijection between the class of left pure semisimple rings and the class of rings with nice homological properties. These results extend the Auslander and Ringel–Tachikawa correspondence to the class of left pure semisimple rings. As a consequence, we give several equivalent statements to the pure semisimplicity conjecture.
Restricted sumsets in multiplicative subgroups
Authors: Yip Chi Hoi
Published: January 2025

We establish the restricted sumset analog of the celebrated conjecture of Sárközy on additive decompositions of the set of nonzero squares over a finite field. More precisely, we show that if

$q>13$

is an odd prime power, then the set of nonzero squares in

$\mathbb {F}_q$

cannot be written as a restricted sumset

$A \hat {+} A$

, extending a result of Shkredov. More generally, we study restricted sumsets in multiplicative subgroups over finite fields as well as restricted sumsets in perfect powers (over integers) motivated by a question of Erdős and Moser. We also prove an analog of van Lint–MacWilliams’ conjecture for restricted sumsets, which appears to be the first analogue of Erdős--Ko–Rado theorem in a family of Cayley sum graphs.
Asymptotics for crank of overpartitions
Authors: Liu Edward Y.S. , Zhang Helen W.J. , Zhong Ying
Published: January 2025

Let

$\overline {M}(a,c,n)$

denote the number of overpartitions of n with first residual crank congruent to a modulo c with

$c\geq 3$

being odd and

$0\leq a<c$

. The central objective of this paper is twofold: firstly, to establish an asymptotic formula for the crank of overpartitions; and secondly, to establish several inequalities concerning

$\overline {M}(a,c,n)$

that encompasses crank differences, positivity, and strict log-subadditivity.
Равномерное распределение нулей случайных многочленов и случайные полиномиальные отображения в $\mathbb C^m$
Authors: Gunyuz Ozan
Published: January 2025

Мы рассматриваем задачу о равномерном распределении нулей для последовательности $Z$-асимптотически чебышeвских многочленов в $\mathbb{C}^{m}$. Используя некоторые результаты из недавней работы Байрактара, Блума и Левенберга, мы получаем результат о равномерном распределении для более общей вероятностной постановки, чем рассмотренная Байрактаром, Блумом и Левенбергом, притом, что у них использованы базисные многочлены более общего вида, чем $Z$-асимптотически чебышeвские. Полученный нами результат о равномерном распределении основан на оценке ожидаемого распределения и дисперсии для случайных потоков, ассоциированных с множествами нулей многочленов. Наш общий результат о равномерном распределении показывает, что равномерное распределение имеет место и без предположения, что случайные коэффициенты разложения по базису являются независимыми одинаково распределенными величинами, что также означает, что нет необходимости рассматривать какую-то конкретную функцию распределения этих случайных коэффициентов. В § 3, в отличие от случая коразмерности 1, мы исследуем базис из полиномов, ортогональных относительно $ L^{2}$-скалярного произведения, задаваемого асимптотически взвешенными бернштейново-марковскими мерами на заданном локально регулярном компакте, и для распределения вероятности из класса, глубоко изученного Байрактаром и включающего в себя как частные случаи (стандартное) гауссовское распределение и вероятностное распределение Фубини-Штуди, получаем результат о равномерном распределении в коразмерности $>1$.
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Role of social factors in developing addictive behavior among youth in Rwanda: Reality from the Isange Rehabilitation Center
Authors: Pierre Bimenyimana , Isaac Kato , Gerard Bikorimana , Issa Ngabonziza , Umuhoza Karemera , Jeanne Mushimiyimana , Pierre Bugingo , Safari Kambanda
Published: January 2025

An addiction refers to a drug or substance that an individual partakes in and derives from its short-term pleasure, and long-term negative consequences. This paper aims to assess the role of social factors in developing addictive behaviors among youth in Huye district, Rwanda. The theory of attunement, psychoanalysis, and the social learning theory were used in this assessment. The specific objectives were (1) to identify the role of social factors in developing addictive behaviors among the youths, (2) to identify the addictive behaviors that are prevalent among the youth, and (3) to analyze the effects of addictive behavior on the individual lives of addicts. To attain these objectives, a qualitative and quantitative design, where the interview, observation, and questionnaire were used to collect data. Tabulation was used to analyze quantitative data to identify the frequency within which an idea was held in common regard. Narrative analysis was used to derive meanings from the participants’ stories. The findings revealed that our social environments could lead to the development of addictive behaviors. The government, social workers, and parents should be mindful of the physical, emotional, and mental state of youth from a young age
Effect of On-the-Job Training on Employee Performance: Insights from Tanzania’s Public Service Management and Good Governance Office
Authors: Kisokola Editha , Matimbwa Hadija , Kamala Mugisha
Published: January 2025

On-the-job training is widely regarded as a critical factor in enhancing employee performance and organizational productivity. It equips employees with practical skills and knowledge relevant to their roles, fostering efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery. The study examined the effect of on-the-job training on employee performance at the President’s Office Public Service Management and Good Governance (PO-PSMGG) in Dodoma. Utilizing a pragmatic philosophy and a mixed-methods research approach, data were elicited from 189 respondents and five key informants through questionnaires and interviews. The research employed simple random sampling to select respondents, and the data were subsequently analyzed utilizing frequencies, percentages, multiple linear regression, and content analysis. The results revealed that coaching has a positive yet minimal effect on employee performance, characterized by a coefficient of 0.059 and a significance level of 0.032. Conversely, mentorship emerges as a significantly more robust contributor to performance enhancement, with a coefficient of 0.304 and a highly significant p-value of 0.000. In contrast, job rotation exhibits a negative impact, reflected by a coefficient of -0.069 and lacking statistical significance. This study concludes that mentorship is the most influential factor among the three variables analyzed, significantly improving employee performance. Job rotation appears to have a negligible and potentially adverse effect on performance. The study recommends that organizations invest in comprehensive coaching programs, establish formal mentorship initiatives, encourage job rotation practices, and consistently assess the effectiveness of coaching, mentorship, and job rotation strategies. These measures should ensure alignment with organizational goals while effectively addressing the needs of employees.
Influence of Tourism on Socio-economic Livelihood among Households Living near Conservation Areas in Tanzania
Authors: Mwipopo Annaupendo , Massawe Paschal
Published: January 2025

The study examined how tourists spend money in Karatu District, in Tanzania, recognized for its rich natural resources and cultural heritage, that contribute to infrastructure development. The study relied on quantitative data from surveys addressed to tourists and local businesses, alongside qualitative information from in-depth interviews with local government officials and other community leaders. The results revealed that tourism has an important influence on local infrastructure, notably transport, sanitation, and public utilities. The analysis shows a positive association between increased tourism activity and improvements in critical infrastructure such as roads, potable water supply, and health services. Such tremendous other improvement in infrastructure has not only enhanced the entire visitor experience but has also improved local people's lives. The research emphasizes the fact that tourism is a critical engine of the economy in Karatu District. Further, investment in tourism revenues should be directed toward targeted infrastructure to bridge existing gaps and sustainable socio-economic development.
Assessment of Special Education Service Delivery for Children with Physical and Health Impairment
Authors: Ndoh Ugochi Nnenna , Odiba Regina Ada , Adebisi Rufus Olanrewaju
Published: January 2025

Proper implementation of special education service helps children with physical and health impairment in their academic performance.  The purpose of this study therefore is to investigate the assessment of special education service delivery for children with physical and health impairment in Afijio local government, Oyo.  The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population in this study was fifty respondents. The sample for the study was the same as the target population, as this number was manageable within the time available. The study was carried out in three different schools in Afijio Local Government Oyo State. The research instruments used for collecting data were mainly questionnaires. The data was analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods. It was then presented in narrative passages and tables using simple percentage in analysis the demographic data and Mean and Standard Deviation for the responses. The findings indicated that special education service delivery plays a major role in the education of children with physical and health impairment Afijio local government, Oyo State. The study recommends that School, facilities and infrastructures for special needs students should be made available by the government and the NGO’s, stigmatisation of special needs children should be stopped and government should put in place laws that will prevent people from having negative attitude towards physically challenged children, accessibility and availability of special schools for special needs children should be made available in every cities, towns and villages across Oyo State, government should make provision to train teachers that can handle special needs children, the government, NGO’s and privilege individuals should try to support for special needs children in all ramifications.
Empowering Middle School Students for a Sustainable Future: Integrating Circular Economy Principles with Youth Entrepreneurship Education
Authors: Nemani Sravan
Published: January 2025

Youth entrepreneurship education combined with the circular economy concepts provides a promising framework for tackling sustainability issues. To assess how well circular economy-driven strategies promote sustainability awareness and entrepreneurial abilities in middle school pupils, this study used a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis (SLRBA). Using databases like ProQuest, PubMed, and Scopus, the main focus was research from 2013 to 2024. Important findings show that although instructors and students have good attitudes toward circular economy principles, their application is hampered by a lack of knowledge and resources. Although they encountered structural obstacles, interdisciplinary approaches such as project-based learning and flipped classrooms improved critical thinking and participation. To prepare kids for the demands of a sustainable workforce, youth entrepreneurship education greatly increased resilience, optimism, and entrepreneurial intention. However, more comprehensive implementation was constrained by policy gaps and a dependence on temporary fixes. To create inclusive, comprehensive, and future-ready learning environments that support global sustainability goals, this study highlights the significance of systemic frameworks, experiential learning, and focused policy reforms.
Gender Stereotypes and Bias in School Mathematics Textbooks: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Nandi Ankur , Halder Tarini , Das Tapash
Published: January 2025

Textbooks, as essential learning resources, significantly influence students’ development, values, beliefs, and cultural understanding. They shape gender socialization and societal norms, imparting gender roles, identities, and biases. Creating gender-neutral textbooks necessitates comprehensive analysis, prompting numerous local and international studies on gender stereotypes and biases in educational materials. This review paper aims to examine five specific aspects of the selected research: the portrayal of gender in (i) illustrations and examples, (ii) language and terminology, (iii) sports and games, (iv) professional and activity representation, and (v) cultural and regional differences in the portrayal of gender in mathematics textbooks. A wide-ranging strategy was employed to search and identify research papers from Web of Science, Scopus, Springer Link, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, and ERIC. The chosen papers span the years 2003 to 2024. Out of 265 results generated, 55 publications representing 35 selected papers were chosen and themed for discussion, investigating gender stereotypes and biases in mathematics textbooks at the school level. The study’s findings lay the groundwork for policy changes at the state or national level, ensuring the development and implementation of guidelines that foster gender-neutral content in educational materials. These results are also valuable for textbook development agencies, authors, and educators in creating a gender-sensitive curriculum and textbooks. Ultimately, the implications of this research will help future researchers identify areas for further study.
Keistimewaan Metode Role-Playing untuk Siswa SMP di Kelas Pendidikan Agama Kristen
Authors: Sihotang Sarwedy , Yulianingsih Dwiati
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this research is to find out that the role-playing method is a special method that is suitable for Christian religious education lessons. This method provides an attraction for junior high school students to like Christian religious education lessons. The subjects of this research were junior high school students from class VII to class IX, aged 13-15 years. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a literature study approach. The following are the features of the role-playing method in Christian religious education lessons for junior high school students, namely: increasing learning concentration and making it easier for them to understand the material, fun, practicing skills or psychomotor training for junior high school students, instilling a good identity, as a place to train emotions or emotional control. AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bahwa metode role-playing adalah metode yang istimewa, yang sesuai untuk pelajaran pendidikan agama Kristen. Metode ini memberikan daya tarik bagi siswa SMP untuk menyukai pelajaran pendidikan agama Kristen. Subyek penelitian ini yaitu siswa SMP dari kelas VII sampai kelas IX, meliputi rentang usia 13-15 tahun. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kepustakaan. Keistimewaan metode role-playing pada pelajaran pendidikan agama Kristen bagi siswa SMP mencakup: meningkatkan konsentrasi belajar dan memudahkan mereka memahami materi, menyenangkan, melatih keterampilan atau melatih psikomotorik siswa SMP, menanamkan jati diri yang baik, sebagai wadah melatih emosi atau kontrol emosi.
Internalisasi Nilai-Nilai Pancasila melalui Pendidikan Agama Kristen: Studi pada SMKN 1 Kendari
Authors: Setiawan Ho Lucky , Bungaa Devi Maria
Published: January 2025

Religious education has a vital role in forming character and moral values in students. However, what is the role of religious education in internalizing the values of Pancasila? This is a significant effort to make in the era of disruption. This research aims to show how Christian education can be instrumental in strengthening awareness of Pancasila values, especially for Christian students, in a pluralistic school environment. This research uses a descriptive analysis method with a qualitative and literature approach, finding that Christian religious education significantly instills Pancasila values in vocational high school students, specifically in the environment of SMK 1 Kendari. Thus, it is concluded that internalizing Pancasila values through Christian religious education can form Christian students' noble character and morals, especially in the Kendari Vocational School 1 environment.AbstrakPendidikan agama memiliki peran penting dalam membentuk karakter dan nilai-nilai moral pada siswa. Namun, bagaimana peran pendidikan agama dalam menginternalisasikan nilai-nilai Pancasila, hal ini menjadi upaya yang sangat penting untuk dilakukan di era disrupsi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menunjukkan bagaimana pendidikan kristiani dapat dipergunakan sebagai pendekatan instrumental dalam memperkuat kesadaran akan nilai-nilai Pancasila, khususnya pada siswa Kristen, di lingkungan sekolah yang bersifat plural. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan literatur, serta menemukan bahwa pendidikan agama Kristen sangat berfungsi signifikan dalam penanaman nilai-nilai Pancasila kepada siswa menengah Kejuruan, secara khusus di lingkungan SMK 1 Kendari. Internalisasi nilai-nilai Pancasila melalui pembelajaran pendidikan agama Kristen dapat membentuk karakter dan moral siswa Kristen yang luhur, khususnya di lingkungan SMK 1 Kendari.
Membumikan Nilai dan Etika Politik Kristen dalam Teologi Titus 3:1-7 Bagi Politikus Kristen Masa Kini
Authors: Ngesthi Yonathan Salmon Efrayim , Arifianto Yonatan Alex , Indriana Nining
Published: January 2025

Many people of God feel reluctant or unwilling to discuss political ethics. Moreover, when Christians talk about politics, they will unilaterally stay away from it.  Because there is an assumption that Christianity should not be mixed with politics. Through this research, Christian politicians who are involved in politics can ground the values and ethics of Christian politics in the theology of Titus 3:1-7 for today's Christian politicians as a basis for building healthy political theological ethics. Using a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach, it can be concluded that grounding Christian political values and ethics in the theology of Titus 3:1-7 for today's Christian politicians requires an understanding and paradigm that Christian politicians can know the nature of politics and its interests. They can even understand the church and political challenges. So that politicians who live with integrity have attitudes and principles that are in accordance with Christian political values and ethics. Of course, Christian politicians must submit to the government and the law, which is to bring obedience in doing good deeds, not slander, not quarrel and be able to live in obedience. Not going astray, not being a slave to lust, not living in wickedness, not living in malice and hatred and certainly being able to appreciate grace. AbstrakBanyak umat Tuhan yang merasa sungkan atau tidak mau untuk membahas etika politik. Apalagi adanya orang Kristen bila berbicara tentang politik maka secara sepihak akan menjauhi hal tersebut.  Karena adanya anggapan bahwa kekristenan tidak boleh dicampuradukan dengan politik. Melalui penelitian ini maka politikus Kristen yang terjun dalam percaturan politik dapat membumikan nilai dan etika politik Kristen dalam teologi Titus 3:1-7 bagi politikus Kristen masa kini sebagai dasar dalam membangun etika teologis politik yang sehat. Menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi literatur maka dapat disimpulkan membumikan nilai dan etika politik Kristen dalam teologi Titus 3:1-7 bagi politikus Kristen masa kini, diperlukan pengertian dan paradigma bahwa politikus Kristen dapat mengetahui hakikat politik dan kepentingannya. Bahkan mereka dapat memahami gereja dan tantangan politik. Supaya politikus yang hidup berintegritas memiliki sikap dan prinsip yang sesuai dengan nilai dan etika politik Kristen. Tentunya politikus Kristen harus tunduk kepada pemerintah dan hukum, yang memang untuk membawa ketaatan dalam melakukan perbuatan baik, tidak memfitnah, tidak bertengkar dan dapat hidup dalam Ketaatan. Tidak Sesat, tidak menjadi budak hawa nafsu, tidak hidup dalam kejahatan, tidak hidup dalam kedengkian dan keji serta kebencian dan tentunya dapat menghargai kasih karunia.
Kurikulum Merdeka dan Merdeka Belajar: Kajian Teologis, Efektivitas dan Tantangan Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen dan Budi Pekerti
Authors: Mendrofa Arianto
Published: January 2025

This research was carried out with the aim of analyzing theological studies regarding the challenges of PAK and Budi Pekerti teachers in the effectiveness of implementing the independent learning curriculum.  So the method used in this research is a descriptive quantitative approach to effectiveness. The research subjects were Christian students registered at Surakarta City Public Middle Schools, totaling 872 students. The results of data analysis showed that 29.9% stated that moral cultivation would be effective if taught by spiritual mentors in the Church. Meanwhile, 67.4% stated that teachers at school were very effective when instilling morals in their students. In implementing the Merdeka Curriculum, there are challenges for Religious Education and Character Teachers, namely the implementation of general education and the cultivation of character based on the six key dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile competencies. AbstrakPenelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan untuk menganalisis survei efektivitas pelaksanaan kurikulum merdeka dan merdeka belajar dalam perspektif kajian teologi terhadap tantangan guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen dan Budi Pekerti.  Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif. Subyek penelitian adalah siswa Kristen yang terdaftar di SMP Negeri se-Kota Surakarta yang berjumlah 872 siswa. Hasil analisa data menunjukkan 29,9% menyatakan bahwa penanaman moral akan efektif jika diajarkan oleh pembina rohani di Gereja. Sedangkan 67,4% menyatakan guru di sekolah sangat efektif apabila menanamkan moral kepada peserta didiknya. Dalam pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka dan Merdeka Belajar terdapat tantangan bagi Guru PAK dan Budi Pekerti yakni terjadinya general education dan penanaman budi pekerti mengacu pada keenam kompetensi dimensi kunci Profil Pelajar Pancasila.
Relationship of Emotional Intelligence to Workplace Stress and Burnout in Behavior Analysts
Authors:   , Santos Elia
Published: January 2025

The experience of stress leading to burnout is at an all-time high in the field of behavior analysis. Increasing job demands for board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA) put newly minted BCBAs at a higher risk of burnout. The problem is that BCBAs only receive technical and clinical training to become certified. Yet, their emotional intelligence (EI), which is associated with stress and burnout, had never been examined. The purpose of this quantitative, associational study was to investigate the relationships between EI, workplace stress, and burnout in BCBAs. The theoretical framework for this study was based on Goleman’s (1995) theory of EI. A sample of 45 BCBAs were recruited online via LinkedIn, closed Facebook groups for BCBAs, and my personal network. Survey data were collected from Qualtrics and analyzed using descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses. The results indicated that EI Scale scores in BCBAs were associated with higher Burnout Scale scores at a level that approached statistical significance (p
Concepciones de sujeto de las Primeras Naciones: tensiones entre territorio, capacidades y política
Authors: Cid Vilela Juan Manuel
Published: January 2025

El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo analizar la concepción de sujeto subyacente en la normativa vigentey concerniente a las Primeras Naciones, particularmente en el Convenio 169 de la Organización Internacional del trabajo (OIT), para luego ponerla en tensión con los conceptos de sujeto capaz y sujeto político propuestos por Paul Ricoeur y Carlos Macusaya, respectivamente. Así, se analiza primeramente algunos de los artículos del Convenio 169 de la OIT para observar la concepción implícita de sujeto a partir de los derechos atribuidos a los “indígenas”. Luego se hace énfasis en el concepto de sujeto capaz desarrollado por Paul Ricoeur, quien postula diferentes capacidades que, a su vez, configuran una noción de “sujeto de derecho”. Más tarde, se presenta el marco conceptual descrito por Carlos Macusaya, con foco en las expectativas que se imprimen sobre el sujeto indígena en contrapunto con lo que él considera “sujeto político”. El trabajo comparativo permite observar que el Convenio contiene una visión unidimensional del sujeto “indígena”, atada casi exclusivamente al territorio, y una concepción de las primeras naciones que niega su condición de pueblos de pleno derecho.
Tejido Democrático: entre la Utopía Digital y la Distopía de la Información
Authors: Montes Montoya Angélica , Paola Rodríguez Gina
Published: January 2025

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Manejo del dolor crónico en el síndrome post Poliomielítico, reporte de un caso
Authors: Ávila Vinueza Johanna Priscila , Avila Vinueza Tania Lorena , Isabel Cristina Mesa Cano
Published: January 2025

El dolor crónico es una afección compleja que persiste durante un periodo prolongado, a menudo definido como un dolor que dura más de tres meses. A diferencia del dolor agudo, que sirve como señal de alarma de una lesión o enfermedad, el dolor crónico puede aparecer sin una causa clara y continuar incluso después de que la lesión inicial se haya curado. Este tipo de dolor puede repercutir significativamente en la vida diaria de una persona, afectando a su bienestar físico y emocional. Identificar los aspectos más importantes del caso clínico de un paciente con dolor crónico secundario a poliomielitis para proveer cuidados de enfermería que propendan por el bienestar y recuperación de la salud.  El estudio de caso clínico de tipo descriptiva, retrospectivo. La técnica empleada para la recolección de la información del caso será mediante la revisión de historia clínica y para la descripción de la patología será mediante la recopilación de artículos extraídos de bases de datos reconocidas como: Scopus, PorQuest, Pubmed, web of science, lilacs. Como criterio de inclusión: artículos publicados en los últimos 5 años, en español e inglés. adjuntando el consentimiento informado del paciente. Paciente masculino de 41 años que consulta por dolor en región lumbar, paciente con antecedente de poliomielitis a los 6 años, que realiza terapia neurorehabilitadora por 3 años, dejando como secuela hemiparesia izquierda, vejiga neurogénica flácida y constipación. Tanto familiares como sociales, resultando en experiencias de gran estrés al punto de generar reminiscencias posteriores con gran carga emocional traumática.
Valuation of physical-chemical indices of vegetable oilsand their amendment to termal processing and storage conditions
Authors: MELENTIEV Eugenia , PITUȘCAN Mariana
Published: January 2025

At the current stage in alimentation needs, a rich assortment of vegetable oils is used, which contain nutrients, biologically active substances (antioxidants), minerals necessary for the human body and can be used both in their natural state and in food processing. In order to assess the quality of the selected oils, physico-chemical indices were evaluated before and after processing the oils. The dynamics of the values of the most important parameters (acidity index, iodine index, peroxide index) were investigated depending on the temperature and storage conditions of the vegetable oils selected for analysis.
Theoretical study of proton transfer in the uracil molecule
Authors: ARSENE Ion , PURCEL Viorica
Published: January 2025

In this work, the possible mechanisms of proton migration in the process of tautomerization of the nitrogenous base uracil were studied. 3 possibilities for proton transfer initiation were identified and studied, with the stabilization anergy of 5 isomers studied. Using DFT calculations it was demonstrated that it is possible to control the tautomerization energy and the reaction barrier of each individual mechanism. The activation energy for all proton transfer mechanisms varies between 42.86 and 56.48 kcal/mol. The molecular structure with greater stability is the canonical form, present in RNA, followed by the studied tautomeric forms.
Calcium enrichment of ice-cream made with milk
Authors: BĂBĂRUŞ Ioana , LUNGU Ionuţ-Iulian , ŞTEFANACHE Alina
Published: January 2025

The challenge for food manufacturers is to provide a product with a high calcium content without sacrificing the quality of the product in relation to its health benefits. Dairy products are an excellent source of dietary calcium, which can be further fortified with calcium salts to achieve more calcium intake per serving. In this study, we decided to investigate the possibility of using sheep's milk for the production of ice cream and to evaluate the chemical, physical and organoleptic properties of this ice cream during storage. It resulted in the replacement of inulin with orange peel fibers in the second batch in order to reduce the hardness of the ice cream compared to the ice cream containing only inulin. Furthermore, ice cream with inulin was found to taste sweeter than ice cream which contains orange peel fiber. The addition of orange peel fiber favorably enhanced the flavor. Therefore, sheep's milk incorporated together with orange peel fibers could be successfully used to produce ice cream with a reduced number of calories and a rich calcium content. The calcium recovery percentage from the enriched ice cream was performed with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry.
DFT evidence of the synergistic interaction between some flavanoids and phenolic acids in their joint reactions with ABTS+•
Authors: GORBACIOV Mihail , GORINCIOI Natalia , BĂLAN Iolanta
Published: January 2025

On the basis of DFT calculations it was shown that in the case when neutral molecules of protocatechuic acid (PCA) and quercetin (Q) form their complexes with ABTS+• (by means of one of the two –SO3H groups of the cationradical ABTS+•) the electronic density of the unpaired electron of ABTS+• remains mainly on the ABTS+• ’s structural fragments of these complexes. However, in their turn, these complexes: [PCA – ABTS+•] and [Q – ABTS+•] can easily interact respectively with the anions PCA¯ and Q¯ arising due to deprotonation of the -OH group. The ABTS+• ’s structural fragments of the resulting complexes [PCA – ABTS+• - Q¯] and [Q – ABTS+• - PCA¯] do not contain any unpaired electrons. Thus, basing on the DFT calculations, one can conclude that in the case under study the antioxidant synergistic effect in the joint reaction of PCA and Q with ABTS+• will take place.
Synthesis and characterization of the complex combination: catechin-selenium
Authors: LUNGU Ionuț Iulian , CIOANCĂ Oana , HĂNCIANU Monica
Published: January 2025

The synthesis and characterization of a novel complex resulting from the combination of catechin with selenium ions stemmed from the idea that both selenium and catechin are highly utilized in the medical field. In the initial stage, the complex was prepared using precise and optimized methods to ensure maximum efficiency. FTIR analysis was performed to identify and highlight the specific molecular structure of the complex, while UV-Vis analysis was employed to confirm its formation by observing characteristic bands in the absorption spectra. Additionally, morphological characterization was conducted through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to validate the complex formation through detailed observation of its specific morphology. The results obtained from these analyses unequivocally confirmed the formation of the catechin-selenium complex. These findings contribute to a robust foundation for future research and exploration of potential applications in the medical field.
Peculiarities of echography of pelvic organs disorders of menstrual function during puberty
Authors: Dynnik V.O. , Dynnik O.O. , Bagatska N.V.
Published: January 2025

Background. Pelvic ultrasonography is the method of choice for evaluating genitalia in children as an accurate, painless, non-invasive method that does not require sedation or ionizing radiation.
Purpose – to determine the characteristics of ultrasound parameters of the pelvic organs, the level of steroid hormones and insulin in teenage girls with various disorders of the menstrual cycle (oligomenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding).
Materials and methods. 393 girls with various disorders of the menstrual cycle were examined. 192 adolescents with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and 201 patients with oligomenorrhea (OM). All patients underwent ultrasound examination of the pelvic organs. Serum levels of estradiol, testosterone, cortisol, DHEA-S and insulin were determined.
Results. Peculiarities of echosonographic parameters of the uterus and ovaries in girls with various pathologies of the menstrual cycle-AUB and OM have been established. It was found that the increase in the size of the uterus and ovaries with age was characteristic of adolescents with OM, as it also happens during the physiological course of puberty. Such dynamics are not observed in patients with AUB. Phenomena of endometrial hyperplasia were 2.3 times more frequent in AUB (p ˂ 0.0001). Moreover, the thickness of the endometrium depended on the duration of bleeding, and decreased with prolonged uterine bleeding. In girls with OM, the thickness of the endometrium decreased with the increase in the period of existence of the violation of menstrual function. The location of ovarian cysts was observed in every 8–9 girls with disorders of menstrual function and did not differ significantly depending on the type of menstrual disorder. Multifollicular ovaries were detected twice as often. Morphometric and hormonal indicators had different effects on the parameters of the uterus and ovaries in girls with the opposite pathology of menstruation. The size of the uterus and ovaries during bleeding was influenced by BMI, cortisol, and testosterone, and in OM, primarily by age, estradiol, and insulin.
Conclusions. The high diagnostic value and safety of ultrasound examinations make them the method of choice for pathology of the pelvic organs in teenage girls, which make it possible to reliably assess the anatomical features and hormonal status of children, to speed up the final diagnosis, which will contribute to the timely and differentiated appointment of treatment to girls with menstrual disorders.
Axillary lymph node changes in different molecular subtypes of breast cancer
Authors: Akhundova J.N.
Published: January 2025

Background. The prediction of molecular subtypes based on the ultrasound (US) indicators of metastatic axillary lymph nodes in patients with BC has received particular attention in recent years.
Purpose. The study aimed to establish the relationship between breast cancer subtypes and morphological characteristics of axillary lymph nodes using US examination.
Materials and Methods. In this study, 184 female BC patients, aged 24–75 (53.1±0.8), who were evaluated and treated at the Oncology Clinic of Azerbaijan Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan, had their axillary lymph nodes checked by ultrasound (US). The immunohistological examination of tumor tissue obtained by the tru-cut biopsy method was used to determine the molecular subtypes of the tumor in patients. The US method was used in the «LOGIQ C5-Premium» (2012) device to assess the size and shape of the axillary lymph nodes.
Results. In our study, we noticed that determining the tumorʼs histological subtype has clinical significance in predicting metastases to the axillary lymph nodes. ER, PR, and HER2/neu+ receptor expression in BC histology can predict axillary lymph node metastases. TNBC is more aggressive, but it has fewer metastases to the axillary lymph nodes. The HER2+ subtype, on the other hand, has a higher rate of axillary lymph node metastasis. The axillary lymph nodes are more oval and unevenly thickened in the TNBC subtype, while the axillary lymph nodes are spherical and the normal structure of the cortex is disrupted in the HER2+ subtype. Metastasis is most common in the subclavian lymph nodes in the HER2+ subtype, while it is more common in the supraclavicular lymph nodes in the luminal B/HER2+ subtype.
Conclusions. Our data indicate that metastatic ALN can be distinguished by their cortical structure before biopsy. US of the сortical structure simplifies the diagnosis of tumor metastasis, is easier to perform, is less expensive and can be used when predicting metastasis.
Peace Education and Religion: Perspectives, Pedagogy, Policies, edited by Marcia Hermansen, Ednan Aslan, Evrim Erşan Akkılıç. Springer VS, Wiesbaden, 2022. XII, 530 pp. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-36984-2
Authors: Aleksanyan Anna
Published: January 2025

In this book, various authors comparatively analyze the controversial issues of peace education and religion from the point of view of pedagogy and politics. In this context, the authors note that the modern world is becoming increasingly open and at the same time increasingly complex, fragile, unstable and aggressive. Therefore, the need for humanity to protect itself and future generations from the cruelty and violence of those massive scales that have horrified: the most brutal wars, protracted armed conflicts; terrorism; daily encounters with various mental pathologies, disorders, antisocial behavior and dysfunctional relationships, prejudices and discrimination; mass cases of domestic violence, thereby requiring civiliarchic and democratic countries to seek mechanisms to reduce them. The authors in their research draw attention to the fact that peace education is an effective way to prevent and reduce all types of violence, from global threats to peace to everyday conflicts. It is built on the basis of key, comprehensive social and humanistic values. In this sense, the goal of modern peace education is the development of a culture of peace in all its manifestations, since the content of peace education includes a wide range of knowledge from concepts of peace to religious and environmental issues. This knowledge is included in the content of both individual peace education courses of different focus, and in various educational areas.
The Role of Language in Shaping Educational Outcomes Across Social Groups (e.g., Language Barriers in Immigrant Communities
Authors: Hameed Sadia , Laraib Muskaan , Malik Aqsa , Zaidi Syeda Mumduha Masab
Published: January 2025

This study analyses how language influences educational outcomes across social groups, particularly in immigrant communities where language barriers limit academic development and social integration. Immigrant students' educational issues and how language proficiency affects academic performance, social interactions, and cultural identity will be examined. We used qualitative research and semi-structured interviews with 14 immigrant kids, instructors, and educational administrators to gather their perspectives. Language barriers' implications on academic comprehension, involvement, and performance and social integration issues including peer relationships and teacher-student interactions were frequent motifs and subthemes in thematic analysis. The study explored language-related cultural tensions, as students tried to assimilate into the prevailing language and culture while preserving their own. Despite access and resource constraints, language assistance programs like ESL classes can help immigrant students, according to research. The findings strongly suggest that immigrant students' complex needs demand a personalised language help system, more inclusive education, and greater cultural sensitivity. Conclusion: Language affects educational performance and suggests ways to improve immigrant kids' experiences in different educational settings.