bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of dietary cholesterol and fat source on atherosclerosis in the Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica)
Authors: Yuan Yvonne , Kitts David D. , Godin David V.
Published: June 2024

The Japanese quail has been used as a model of human atherosclerosis to investigate the mechanisms underlying the development of vascular lesions, i.e. hyperlipoproteinaemia and impaired endogenous antioxidant status. In the present study, Japanese quail were fed on semi-purified diets containing butter, beef tallow or soyabean-oil blends, with either 0.5 or 5 g cholesterol/kg for 9 weeks to examine the effects of dietary fat blends varying in fatty acid composition and cholesterol intake on plasma lipids and aortic atherosclerotic plaque and sterol composition. These findings were related to possible diet-induced changes in antioxidant status of selected tissues. Hypercholesterolaemia was confirmed (P < 0.001) in birds fed on high-cholesterol (HC) diets. Plasma total cholesterol concentration and cholesterol content of lipoprotein fractions in hypercholesterolaemic birds were lower (P < 0.05) in quail fed on the soyabean-oil blend. Plasma triacylglycerol content was increased (P < 0.001) in HC-fed birds. Dietary fat blends did not influence plasma triacylglycerol levels. Tissue antioxidant status (catalase (EC 1.11.1.6), glutathione peroxidase (EC 1.11.1.9), glutathione reductase (EC 1.6.4.1) and superoxide dismutase (EC 1.15.1.1) activities and glutathione content) was generally not greatly affected by dietary fat blend or cholesterol treatment. Birds fed on HC diets exhibited severe (P < 0.001) atherosclerotic plaque in aortas which was not influenced by the source of dietary fat blend. Scanning electron microscopy confirmed results of visual aortic plaque scoring using dissecting light microscopy. Several cholesterol oxides were identified and quantified in aortic plaque from HC-fed birds (5,6 alpha-epoxy-5 alpha-cholesterol, 7(beta-hydroxycholesterol and 7-ketocholesterol) regardless of dietary fat blend. The results indicate that dietary fat blends varying in polyunsaturated:saturated fatty acid ratios only marginally influence the degree of hypercholesterolaemia in atherosclerosis-susceptible quail fed on atherogenic diets only, and are not a factor, compared with sterol feeding, in modulating the degree of atherosclerosis or the aortic oxysterol content in these same birds. Moreover, diet-induced hyperlipoproteinaemia had only a small effect on antioxidant status of selected tissues examined.
Influence of increased saturated fatty acid intake from beef tallow on antioxidant status and plasma lipids in atherosclerosis-susceptible Japanese quail
Authors: Yuan Yvonne , Kitts David D. , Godin David V.
Published: June 2024

In this study, the relationship between tissue antioxidant status and atherogenesis was examined using the atherosclerosis-susceptible Japanese quail model. Male Japanese quail were fed commercial poultry diets containing two levels of beef tallow (i.e., 6.0% or 12.0%) that were balanced for endogenous cholesterol (i.e., 0.05%) or supplemented to a high level of cholesterol (i.e., 0.5%) for 9 weeks to examine the effects of increased saturated fatty acid (SFA) and cholesterol intake on plasma lipids, tissue antioxidant status, and atherosclerotic plaque development in quail. Diets containing 12% beef tallow resulted in lower fatty acid ratios. Hypercholesterolemia (P < 0.001) obtained in birds fed high cholesterol diets led to lower (P < 0.01) ratios and greater severity of atherosclerotic plaques. No dietary treatment interaction was observed for plasma total cholesterol or cholesterol ratios, albeit a significant (P ≤ 0.05) interaction between dietary cholesterol and fat intake was recorded for plasma triacylglycerols. Liver cholesterol content was affected by dietary cholesterol (P < 0.01) intake, while triacylglycerol (P < 0.01) content was influenced only by the intake level of dietary fat. Elevated plasma total cholesterol (TC), and in particular plasma triacylglycerol (TG), associated with diets containing increased SFA and cholesterol content resulted in enhanced development of aortic plaque. Antioxidant enzymes (catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase, superoxide dismutase) and tissue glutathione levels of red blood cell, heart, and aortae were not affected by dietary treatment and did not correspond with aortic plaque deposition. Hepatic superoxide dismutase activities were lower (P = 0.002) in birds fed high cholesterol diets. Differences in susceptibility to oxidative challenge with H2O2 were observed in heart and liver tissue. Forced production of lipid peroxidation, as measured by tissue thiobarbituric reactive substances (TBARS), was lower (P < 0.05) in heart and liver tissues from birds fed atherogenic diets.
Reviving the Overlooked: Strategies for Reclaiming the Forgotten Part of Marketing
Authors: Al-Hadrawi Baqer Khudair , Kaushik Meenakshi , Reniati Reniati
Published: June 2024

In the realm of marketing, certain facets often find themselves relegated to the periphery, overlooked and underestimated. This theoretical exploration delves into strategies for reviving these neglected elements, aiming to reclaim their significance within the broader marketing landscape. In the dynamic world of consumer behavior and evolving market trends, it becomes imperative to reassess and reinvigorate those components that have been marginalized over time. This study postulates that a theoretical foundation can catalyze innovation, offering marketers a blueprint for revitalizing overlooked aspects. By challenging conventional norms and engaging in theoretical discourse, professionals can uncover latent potential and undiscovered opportunities within their marketing arsenal. The theoretical lens allows for a comprehensive examination of the overlooked facets, dissecting the intricacies that may have led to their neglect. This process not only facilitates a deeper understanding of the dynamics at play but also sets the stage for strategic interventions. As marketing evolves, embracing a theoretical framework becomes paramount in deciphering the nuances of consumer psychology, technology integration, and societal shifts, ultimately empowering marketers to breathe new life into forgotten realms and redefine the boundaries of effective engagement.
Counselors as Social Justice Advocates: Experiences Addressing Systemic Marginalization
Authors: Sinclair Vanessa , LaGuardia Amanda , Saunders Rachel , Tichavakunda Antar
Published: June 2024

A phenomenological study was conducted to determine how counselors are experiencing engagement in social justice advocacy. Participants included seven (N = 7) licensed clinical counselors in the United States. Several themes emerged from the data: social justice advocacy as part of counselor professional identity, experiences of emotional discomfort and gratification, advocacy in action on a micro-, mezzo-, and macro-level, skills utilized to be effective advocates, identity impacting advocacy efforts, challenges faced, and advocacy successes. Results highlighted advocacy action steps that counselors can take to support clients. Skills needed to effective advocates included gaining a knowledge of systems, self-awareness of bias and privilege, intentionality and strategy with advocacy actions, and use of common counseling skills such as compassion and managing challenging responses. Four main elements are identified for potential training implications: (1) establishing a clear professional identity/role around social justice advocacy, (2) teaching advocacy competencies, (3) education about what advocacy practice looks like, and (4) building skills frequently utilized in advocacy practice.
Strength Behavior Analysis of Self-healing Concrete Using Bacteria and Silica Gel: A Comparative Study
Authors: Subramanian Ramakrishnan , Kesavan Sanjay , Sevugaperumal Sathrapathi , Sivakumar Shanthanu
Published: June 2024

Concrete cracking is a significant worry in the construction sector, and infrastructure maintenance is becoming increasingly important in the present landscape. The expenditures of inspections, repairs, and maintenance are not only unwelcome but also have negative environmental consequences. The availability of self-healing agents in self-healing concrete (SHC) may be handled in these conditions with solid integrations. Self-healing concrete has the specific benefit of detecting the emergence of fractures in SHC-made concrete pieces and initiating a self-repair process without human involvement. This paper compares two alternative concrete healing methods and offers the findings of a complete experimental examination of self-healing concrete. In this study, silica and polymer-based gels were used along with Bacillus subtilis bacteria in separate experiments as weight-based alternatives for cement. The mechanical properties of various concrete mixes were evaluated using the self-healing studies by silica-based polymers and bacillus bacteria. The optimum dose level has been identified for the usage of silica gel and bacillus bacteria in the concrete. These findings provide vital insights into deploying self-healing concrete and its potential to handle concrete cracking concerns more effectively.
Un análisis arquegenealógico de los establecimientos religiosos en Tocantins
Authors: Soares Thiago Barbosa
Published: June 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es examinar las relaciones de poder implicadas en la constitución de instituciones en el estado de Tocantins, especialmente los establecimientos religiosos asociados a la salud y a la educación. Para ello, hace uso del reconocido método cualitativo-interpretativo de Análisis del Discurso dirigido a la descripción heurística de los significados presentes en el artículo titulado "Tocantins tiene más establecimientos religiosos que instituciones de educación y salud, revela IBGE" (JARDIM, 2024), publicado en el periódico Opção. De esta forma, se movilizan las nociones de dispositivo, enunciación, formación discursiva y episteme, a partir de las cuales se verticaliza la lectura del objeto esbozado. Como resultado de esta investigación, se verificaron los constituyentes internos del enunciado de la noticia, la alineación del dispositivo y el anclaje del saber en el objeto en una formación discursiva progresiva y una episteme igualitaria, más allá del alcance de la proposición esbozada para este artículo.
Palabras clave: Discurso del Norte. Establecimientos religiosos. Tocantins.
THE ART OF MUSIC AS A MEANS OF ART AND AESTHETIC EDUCATION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN A GENERAL SCHOOL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Authors: Syrotkina Zhanna
Published: June 2024

The article characterizes the possibilities of music education in secondary schools of the People's Republic of China in solving three groups of tasks of artistic and aesthetic education - aesthetic enlightenment, formation of a system of value-meaning relations, inclusion of students in artistic and creative activities of an aesthetic orientation - taking into account the specifics of the socio-cultural and educational situation in modern China. It was determined that one of the essential directions of modernization of education in modern China is the growth of the role of aesthetic education in the cultural and spiritual development of the country, in the improvement of social relations, in the personal development of each person. The realization of the artistic potential of musical works in classes is extremely important from the point of view of the aesthetic education of students, since the unity of the good and the beautiful forms the fundamental basis of classical and modern concepts of artistic and aesthetic education in the People's Republic of China. Based on the analysis of scientific and pedagogical sources, it is proved that the development of artistic and aesthetic education of high school students in Chinese secondary schools was influenced by the traditional ideas of ancient Chinese philosophy, where great attention was paid to the harmonious education of the individual in unity with the laws of nature and society, in particular, the means of musical education. It has been established that since the beginning of the 20th century, musical art occupies an important place in humanitarian education in China, plays an important role in the artistic and aesthetic education of children and youth in the system of school and extra-school education. Based on the analysis of state programs and standards for secondary school students, approved by the Ministry of Education of China, it was established that the purpose of musical education was to create an aesthetic basis for personality development, to educate schoolchildren with spiritual qualities and sensitivity to the positive influence of musical art. It has been proven that the leading direction of development of music education in China in the 20th century. became a combination of the traditional national approach with musical and pedagogical innovations aimed at the individual creative development of students in schools of the People's Republic of China.
Respiratory syncytial virus and other vaccine-preventable infections in Multiple Myeloma. A population-based study on 8672 myeloma patients diagnosed 2008-2021 from the Swedish Myeloma Registry
Authors: Einarsdottir Sigrun , Sverrisdottir Ingigerdur , Villegas-Scivetti Mariana , Day Chris , Turesson Ingemar , Juliusson Gunnar , Hansson Markus , Larfors Gunnar , Blimark Cecilie Hveding
Published: June 2024

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Historia de mujeres artesanas de Gualaceo y su legado: Stories from artisan women of Gualaceo and their legacy
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Martínez-Sojos Mónica , Bonilla-Chumbi Gabriela ,   Universidad del Azuay, Ochoa-Quezada Hans ,   Universidad del Azuay, Merchán-Pauta Caridad ,   Universidad del Azuay, Abril-Calle Cristina ,   Universidad del Azuay, Valdivieso-Alban Diego ,   Universidad del Azuay, Tobar-Serrano Felipe ,   Universidad del Azuay, León-Crespo Jimmy ,   Universidad del Azuay, Webster-Vélez Sofía ,   Universidad del Azuay, Cuesta-Miranda Vanessa ,   Universidad del Azuay, Bonilla-Chumbi Paúl ,   Universidad del Azuay, Bonilla-Chumbi Santiago ,   Universidad del Azuay, Angamarca-Deleg Verónica ,   Universidad del Azuay
Published: June 2024

Historias de mujeres artesanas de Gualaceo y su legado” es un libro trabajado con detalle. Con amor. Con la mirada asombrada de los ojos jóvenes que se han maravillado con cada relato de vida que han atestiguado. Con el arduo trabajo de investigar a profundidad cada historia. Con el esfuerzo de alcanzar lugares inalcanzables. Con la sensibilidad de aguzar el oído y escuchar los silencios que residen en la inequidad. 350 páginas
La vida como obra de arte : Los alfareros de chordeleg
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Landívar Roberto , Landívar Fabián ,   Universidad del Azuay
Published: June 2024

Cuando sometieron la arcilla al fuego intenso, se la usó para crear una roca que almacenara y transportara el agua, que procesara y guardara alimentos; pero también ha sido testigo y medio en la expresión de ideas, costumbres, aspiraciones; para atraer a los dioses a esta Tierra. Para llevar el alma hasta los cielos o al infinito espacio. El presente trabajo no describirá razones técnicas y empíricas que justifiquen la valía e importancia de las obras realizadas por los ceramistas de Chordeleg. No poseo un relato admirable y convincente que brinde satisfacciones propias y ajenas. Propongo, más bien, reflexiones despejadas sobre el trabajo creativo de estos artistas populares en el barro, lo hago desde los conceptos y dibujos. Los razonamientos los acabo de obtener tras mi encuentro contemporáneo con el arte y sus actuales concepciones. Y no así los dibujos, que fueron elaborados en 1979 durante los talleres y en los almacenes y hogares de los propios ceramistas de Chordeleg; cuando trabajé con ellos por dos años. Fue una recopilación necesaria en ese entonces, a fin de producir sus creaciones e identidades en la cooperativa de ceramistas propiciada por el CREA. Con las tierras blancas y negras de Toctehuayco, Capilla-pamba y Shucos, modelaron objetos, relieves, volúmenes y figuras. El proceso denominado vidriado lo hicieron inicialmente con óxido de plomo, estaño fundido y sílice extraída de piedras de cuarzo; mientras que sus pinturas nacen por el uso de cobre, manganeso, óxido de hierro y combinaciones con carbonatos de cal y arcillas coloreadas. 180 páginas
Ariel Dawi. Conversaciones con el paisaje y el color: Colección "La Mirada"
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Zapata Cristóbal
Published: June 2024

A fines de 1992, el artista argentino Ariel Dawi llegó a Cuenca (Ecuador) y se enamoró para siempre de la ciudad. Unas pocas semanas después, en la galería Larrazábal, inauguró la primera de las numerosas exhibiciones que ha presentado hasta la fecha en su urbe y país adoptivos, cuya geografía no tardará en convertirse en uno de los motivos centrales de su obra pictórica. Ariel Dawi. Conversaciones con el paisaje y el color es una exhaustiva monografía que revisa críticamente los distintos periodos y temas de este prolífico pintor, escrita por Cristóbal Zapata en estrecho diálogo con el artista. El autor nos sumerge en el universo de Dawi, haciendo importantes reflexiones sobre su comprensión del paisaje y de la pintura, situando la raigambre cultural de su producción, organizando la constelación de su universo plástico, compilando documentos y textos de otros autores que han sido parte de su trayectoria e interlocución a lo largo del tiempo. Con este título, la Casa Editora de la Universidad del Azuay inaugura la colección «La Mirada», concebida para repensar y difundir nombres y momentos claves del arte cuencano moderno y contemporáneo. 278 páginas ISBN: 978-9942-645-80-7
Profile of Primary Brain Tumor Patients Who Received Radiotherapy at Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung in 2020-2021
Authors: Rahmawaty Siti Fira , Kusumadjati Adji , Utama Marhendra Satria
Published: June 2024

Background: A brain tumor is a tumor that is most known for its dangerous progressivity. Brain tumor is classified into primary and metastatic types. One of the management for primary brain tumors is radiotherapy. This study aims to elucidate the medical profiles and Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) of patients with primary brain tumors with radiotherapy in Hasan Sadikin General Hospital based on a hospital-based cancer registry (HCBR) in 2020-2021.Methods: This study was conducted with a descriptive method. The sampling technique was total sampling using 22 medical records of primary brain tumor patients with radiotherapy from the year 2020-2021 which were registered in HCBR at the Radiotherapy Department, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital.Results: Primary brain tumor patients with radiotherapy were mostly from the 25-34 years age group (27.3%), male gender (68.2%), with a regional origin of West Priangan (45.5%), the chief complaint was headache (45.5%), with topography presence of overlapping lesion in the brain (ICD-O code C71.8) (27.3%), histopathological type is predominantly astrocytic tumors (22.7%), majority of patients underwent subtotal resection (59.1%), adjuvant radiation therapy was mostly indicated (40.9%), with all patients using Linac external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) radiation device. Almost all patients can finish radiotherapy (95.5%). The waiting time for radiotherapy is mostly 5-6 weeks (31.8%).Conclusions: Primary brain tumor infects more men than women, with a predominant age group of 25-34 years old. Histopathological findings are mostly of the astrocystic tumor type with most chief complain being headaches. The most common treatment is subtotal resection followed by radiotherapy using EBRT Linac with a positive one-year-postradiotherapy prognosis.
Differentiation of Microvessel Density Based on The Breast Cancer Patient Characteristics Including Age, Stage, Tumor Size, and Lymph Node Metastasis
Authors: Salsabila Tasya , Pratiwi Sari Eka , Trianto Heru Fajar , Ilmiawan Muhammad In'am , Lestari Desriani , Fitrianingrum Iit , Hartono Henky
Published: June 2024

Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in the world and Indonesia. One well-known prognostic marker is microvessel density (MVD), the numerical value of angiogenesis. In recent years, it has been recognized that tumor growth depends on angiogenesis. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the differentiation of MVD based on the breast cancer patients' characteristics including age, stage, tumor size, and lymph node metastasis in the Anatomical Pathology Laboratory of Soedarso Hospital. Methods: This research was an observational study with a cross-sectional approach. The study was conducted by observing the slides of Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) in breast cancer patients. Samples were taken using the total sampling technique. The samples were observed by two observers. 51 tissue preparations met the inclusions and exclusions criteria. MVD cut-off points are taken by calculating the median. Research analysis was using the Kruskal-Wallis test in SPSS version 24. Results: All samples of this study were women and had invasive ductal carcinoma. Breast cancer tends to occur in patients aged 48-53 years, has stage III, lymph node metastasis (N2). The patients have a low MVD rate but have a large tumor size (T4). Kruskal Wallis test showed that there was a differentiation of MVD based on age (p = 0.029). While, there was no differentiation of MVD based on stage (p=0.974), tumor size (0.069), and lymph node metastasis (0.571). Conclusions: There was a differentiation of MVD based on the age of breast cancer patients in the Anatomical Pathology Laboratory at Soedarso Hospital.
Psikoedukasi Kelompok Lansia di Bukit Batu, Bengkalis dengan Pelaksanaan Expressive Art Therapy
Authors: Sari Wina Diana , Safitri Rachmayati Eka , Arezah Ersaliya , Ramadhan Rizdqi Akbar
Published: June 2024

Pada tahun 2050, sebanyak 16% populasi di dunia adalah individu yang berada pada usia lansia. Lebih lanjut, Sekitar 14% orang dewasa berusia 60 tahun ke atas hidup dengan gangguan mental. Jumlah tersebut terbilang cukup besar untuk kelompok paska-produktif sehingga perlu adanya perhatian khusus demi keberdayaan dan kesejahteraan lansia. Pengabdian berbentuk psikoedukasi dan terapi seni dilakukan sebagai bentuk kepedulian terhadap kelompok lansia yang rentan akan permasalahan psikologis seperti demensia. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Kec. Bukit Batu, Kab. Bengkalis. Kelompok lansia sebagai peserta kegiatan merasa senang dan terhibur dengan kegiatan pengabdian ini. Harapannya, kegiatan pengabdian berikut dapat direplikasi kepada desa lainnya sebagai bentuk kepedulian kepada kelompok lansia.
The Effect of a Dummy Nose Model as an Educational Tool for Rhinoplasty Beginners
Authors: Kim Minju , Hong Seung-No ,   The Korean Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kim Soo Whan , Won Tae-Bin
Published: June 2024

Background and Objectives Sufficient training is essential before starting rhinoplasty due to the nature of the surgery, and how to effectively teach rhinoplasty is a major issue in otolaryngology education. The Korean Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery conducts an annual rhinoplasty hands-on course using a silicone model. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the course using a dummy nose model in rhinoplasty education.Subjects and Method The annual rhinoplasty hands-on course for beginners was conducted as a dry laboratory surgical simulation equipped with adequate surgical instruments for rhinoplasty. A commercialized silicone nose model for rhinoplasty was provided to each of the 15 trainees and instructors. A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was given before and after the course.Results The 15 trainees, consisted of 9 otorhinolaryngology specialists, 5 residents, and 1 private physician. Of the responses, 92.8% were positive about the similarity between the dummy and real human tissue. A step-by-step evaluation was conducted: trainees and instructors were most satisfied with osteotomy, giving it the highest score. After the course, the trainees responded that their knowledge and skills in rhinoplasty improved. Of the trainees, 86.6% answered that they were either strongly or very strongly confident about the rhinoplasty procedure. Instructors evaluated the courses as suitable for rhinoplasty education.Conclusion The rhinoplasty hands-on course using silicone model anatomically similar to human tissue allows trainees to practice major steps of rhinoplasty in a relatively safe and clean way and can be a useful tool for educating rhinoplasty beginners.
Enriching nursing knowledge and practice in Jordanian government hospitals through basic life support simulation training: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Abu-Wardeh Yousef , W. Ahmad Wan Muhamad Amir , Che Hamzah Mohd Shaharudin Shah , Najjar Yahya W. , Hassan Intan Idiana
Published: June 2024

Background: Healthcare providers must possess the necessary knowledge and skills to perform effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In the event of cardiopulmonary arrest, basic life support (BLS) is the initial step in the life-saving process before the advanced CPR team arrives. BLS simulation training using manikins has become an essential teaching methodology in nursing education, enhancing newly employed nurses’ knowledge and skills and empowering them to provide adequate resuscitation.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the potential effect of BLS simulation training on knowledge and practice scores among newly employed nurses in Jordanian government hospitals.
Methods: A total of 102 newly employed nurses were randomly assigned to two groups: the control group (n = 51) received standard training, and the experimental group (n = 51) received one full day of BLS simulation training. The training program used the American Heart Association (AHA)-BLS-2020 guidelines and integrated theoretical models such as Miller’s Pyramid and Kolb’s Cycle. Both groups were homogeneous in inclusion characteristics and pretest results. Knowledge and practice scores were assessed using 23 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Data were analyzed using one-way repeated measures ANOVA.
Results: The results indicated significant differences in knowledge scores, F(2, 182) = 58.514, p <0.001, and practice scores, F(2, 182) = 20.134, p <0.001, between the control and experimental groups at all measurement times: pretest, posttest 1, and posttest 2. Moreover, Cohen’s d reflected the effectiveness of BLS simulation training as an educational module, showing a large effect (Cohen’s d = 1.568) on participants’ knowledge levels and a medium effect (Cohen’s d = 0.749) on participants’ practice levels.
Conclusion: The study concludes that BLS simulation training using the AHA-BLS-2020 guidelines and integrating theoretical models such as Miller’s Pyramid and Kolb’s Cycle significantly improves knowledge and practice scores among newly employed nurses, proving highly effective in enhancing their competencies in performing CPR. Implementing BLS simulation training in nursing education programs can significantly elevate the proficiency of newly employed nurses, ultimately improving patient outcomes during cardiopulmonary arrest situations. This training approach should be integrated into standard nursing curricula to ensure nurses are well-prepared for real-life emergencies.
Trial Registry Number: NCT06001879
Effect of a self-care promoting program on engagement in self-care behaviors and health-related outcomes among persons with type 2 diabetes and diabetic retinopathy: A single-blind randomized controlled trial
Authors: Madit Wimol , Harnirattisai Teeranut , Hain Debra , Gaudio Paul Anton
Published: June 2024

Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common microvascular complication of diabetes, leading to visual impairment and eventual blindness. Promoting self-care behaviors is crucial in controlling DR progression and preventing blindness.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a Self-Care Promoting Program (SCPP) on engagement in self-care behaviors, HbA1c levels, visual acuity (VA), severity of DR, and vision-related quality of life (VRQoL) among individuals with type 2 diabetes and DR.
Methods: This study employed a single-blind randomized controlled trial design to compare SCPP with conventional diabetic care interventions (standard care). The SCPP was based on the Self-Care of Chronic Illness Theory, Self-efficacy theory, and the Association of Diabetic Care and Education Specialist (ADCES) guidelines incorporating health education, self-care maintenance, monitoring, and management skills training over 12 weeks. Ninety-eight participants were randomly allocated to the experimental or control group (n = 49 per group). While the experimental group received SCPP alongside standard care, the control group received standard care alone. Data collection occurred between May 2022 and March 2023 and included demographic information, the Self-Care of Diabetes Index questionnaire (SCODI), the self-care for diabetes eye care questionnaire (SCFDE), the impact of visual impairment questionnaire (IVI-Thai version), and retinal images for DR severity grading. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics, Chi-Square tests, t-tests, and MANOVA.
Results: Following 8 and 16 weeks of SCPP, the experimental group had significantly higher mean scores in engagement with self-care and eye-care behaviors compared to the control group (p <0.001). The highest scores were observed in self-care and eye-care confidence behaviors, followed by maintenance, monitoring, and management. Furthermore, HbA1c levels and VRQoL significantly decreased and were lower than those of the control group at week 16 (p <0.001 and p <0.05, respectively). However, there were no significant differences in VA, and DR severity increased in both groups by week 16.
Conclusion: SCPP benefits individuals with DR, enhancing their confidence and ability to perform, monitor, and manage self-care behaviors. These strategies contribute to improved diabetes management, enhanced quality of life, and reduced DR-related blindness. Integrating SCPP into routine DR management is recommended, with nurses playing a pivotal role in overseeing and driving this integration, highlighting the critical role of nurses in managing this widespread global disease.
Trial Registry Number: Thai Clinical Trials Registration (TCTR20230302002)
A Single Bout of Aerobic Exercise Impact to Consolidation of Bilateral Movements in Older Adults
Authors: Čičirkaitė Florinta , Solianik Rima
Published: June 2024

Background. Aging is associated with a decline in motor coordination and learning efficiency. A single bout of exercise is used to improve learning of unilateral movements in older adults; however, the effect on learning of bilateral movements remains unclear.
The aim. To determine the effect of a single bout of aerobic exercise on learning of bilateral movements in older adults.
Methods. The study included 20 older adults and they were assigned to a control (n = 10; age: 64.5 ± 3.1 years) or experimental (n = 10; age: 63.6 ± 2.1 years) group. Participants in the experimental group performed a single 20-minute bout of moderate-intensity (50-70 %) aerobic exercise. Participants in the control group were asked to rest for 20 minutes. Changes in the learning of asymmetric and symmetric bilateral movements and motor consolidation 7 days after learning were evaluated using a Purdue Pegboard Test. Participants were asked to perform symmetrical and asymmetrical movements with both arms. Learning motivation was assessed immediately after learning using a Visual Analogue Scale.
Results. Aerobic exercise improved motor consolidation (p < 0.05), whereas bilateral motor learning remained unchanged. Meanwhile, in the control group, the motor skill consolidation after a week did not change compared to the baseline value. Learning motivation did not differ between groups.
Conclusion. A single 20-minute bout of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise can be used as an effective method to improve the consolidation of bilateral asymmetric and symmetric movements in long-term memory in older adults.
Keywords: exercise, motor memory, motor skill, seniors.
Kitap İncelemesi: Güvencesizlik ve belirsizlik koşullarında türler arası dolanıklık, türler arası işbirliği
Authors: Dişli Semra Özlem
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmada, antropolog Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing’in Dünyanın Sonundaki Mantar: Kapitalizmin Enkazlarında Yaşam İmkânı Üzerine isimli kitabı değerlendirilmektedir. 2015 yılında Princeton University Press tarafından Amerika’da İngilizce olarak yayınlanan kitap, antropoloji dünyasında büyük ses getirmiş Victor Turner Etnografik Yazma Ödülü (2016) ile Gregory Bateson Kitap Ödülü’nün (2016) yanı sıra daha birçok ödülün sahibi olmuştur. 2023 yılında da kitap, Erdem Gökyaran’ın çevirisiyle Yapı Kredi Yayınları tarafından yayınlamıştır. Dünyanın Sonundaki Mantar, günümüz küresel kapitalizmin bir sonucu olan güvencesizlik ve belirsizlik koşullarındaki yaşamları anlatır. Ancak bu anlatıyı, sadece insanı değil, aynı zamanda insan olmayan bir varlık türünü; matsutake mantarını da odağa alarak kurmaktadır. Bu çerçevede kitap, yaygın etnografik yaklaşımlardan iki önemli açıdan farklılaşır. İlk olarak kitap, yerleşik insan-merkezli düşüncenin sınırlarının ötesine geçen bir kavrayışla toplumsala, tarihe, ekonomiye ve ekolojiye yaklaşmaktadır. İkinci olarak ise kitapta, insan ile insan olmayan varlık türleri arasındaki birbirini etkileyen, şekillendiren ilişki ve işbirlikleri merkeze alınmaktadır. Kitap bu iki yönüyle çoktürlü etnografi yaklaşımına örnek teşkil eder. Çoktürlü etnografiyi ortaya çıkaran dönüşümlere değinerek başlayan bu değerlendirme, Dünyanın Sonundaki Mantar’ı içerdiği temel tartışmalarla tanıtmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Kişilik Özelliklerinin Beslenme Alışkanlıkları, Beden Algıları Ve Antropometrik Ölçümlere Etkisinin İncelenmesi: Başkent Üniversitesi Örneği
Authors: Sinanoğlu Ece , Sağır Mehmet
Published: June 2024

Kişilik özellikleri, kalıtsal ve çevresel etkilerle şekillenen, bireyin kendisini ve çevresini algılama şekillerini değiştirebilen tutum, tavır ve davranış kalıplarıdır. Bireyin hayatında sosyal, psikolojik, ekonomik olduğu kadar anatomik açıdan da etkilere sahiptir. Bu araştırma, üniversite öğrencilerinin kişilik özelliklerinin beslenme şekilleri, beden algıları ve antropometrik ölçümleri üzerindeki etkisini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemini 100 kadın 100 erkek olmak üzere toplam 200 Başkent Üniversitesi öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre kadınların erkeklere göre daha dışadönük ve uyumlu kişilik özellikleri gösterdikleri, erkeklerin şişmanlığa karşı ön yargılarının daha fazla olduğu tespit edilmiştir (p<0.05). Nevrotizm kişilik özelliğinin beden memnuniyetini negatif yönde; dışadönüklük, deneyime açıklık ve sorumluluk kişilik özelliklerinin ise beden memnuniyetini pozitif yönde etkilediği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Kişilik özellikleriyle bazı antropometrik özellikler arasında zayıf korelasyon tespit edilirken şişmanlığa karşı kendilik algısı alt boyutuyla antropometrik özellikler arasında yüksek oranda bir ilişki bulunmuştur.
Batı Anadolu Geç Miyosen Memeli Lokalitelerinden Hippotherium brachypus (Hensel, 1862) (Equidae, Hipparionini): Sistematik ve Paleoekoloji
Authors: Pullu Büşra , Mayda Serdar , Kaya T.tanju
Published: June 2024

Anadolu, Avrasya ve Afrika faunalarının paleocoğrafik tarihi boyunca özellikle karasal memelilerin evrimi için önemli bir kavşak rolü oynamıştır. Fosil atların kaydı ise evrimsel süreçlerin ve biyokronolojik korelasyonların değerlendirilmesine katkıda bulunarak kıtalararası yayılım desenlerinin izlenmesinde önemli bir yere sahiptir. Fosil Equidae örneklerinin üzerine yapılan sistematik çalışmalar, fonksiyonel anatomileri, yaş dağılımları, faunaların paleoekolojisi ile bölgesel iklim değişiklikleri arasındaki bağlantının aydınlatılmasına katkı sağlamaktadır. Geç Miyosen dönemi 3 toynaklı atları olarak bilinen Hipparion taksonu Anadolu’da ilk kez Astrasiyen-Valesiyen sınırında görülmüş olup, daha sonra özellikle Turoliyen dönemde ciddi bir çeşitlilik sergilemiştir. Bu bağlamda, Avrasya Hipparion evriminin anlaşılmasında Anadolu faunalarının çalışılması, Equidae sistematik paleontoloji çalışmaları açısından dikkate değerdir. Hippotherium brachypus Turoliyen dönemin iri hipparionine türü olarak bilinmektedir ve bu tür ilk kez Hensel tarafından Pikermi’den raporlanmıştır. Bu makalede Batı Anadolu'daki Geç Miyosen dönem memeli lokaliteleri olan Muğla-Yatağan-Şerefköy (MN12), Uşak-Eşme-Kemiklitepe (MN11-12) ve Kütahya-Bayat (MN11-12) lokalitelerinden elde edilen maksiller diş serileri ve izole diş örneklerinin sistematik tayini sonucunda Hippotherium brachypus taksonunun varlığı ve bölgelerin paleoekolojisi tartışılacaktır.
AMATÖR FUTBOLCULARDA ÖZGÜVEN DÜZEYİNİN PSİKOLOJİK KIRILGANLIĞA ETKİSİ
Authors: Yılmaz Coşkun , Bostancı Özgür
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı amatör futbolcuların oynadığı pozisyonlara göre özgüven düzeyi ve psikolojik kırılganlığının değerlendirilmesiydi. Çalışmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanıldı. Veri toplama aracı olarak Sinclair ve Wallston (1999) tarafından geliştirilen 6 maddeden oluşan psikolojik kırılganlık ölçeği ve Akın (2011) tarafında geliştirilen 33 maddeden oluşan özgüven ölçekleri uygulandı. Çalışmada verilerin analizi SPSS 21.0 istatistik paket programında hesaplandı. İkili grupların analizinde T testi, ikiden fazla gruplar da ise One-way ANOVA testi uygulandı. Ölçekler arasındaki ilişkiyi tahmin etmek için regresyon analizi yapıldı. Elde edilen bulgular incelendiğinde, futbolcunun oynadığı pozisyonlara göre psikolojik kırılganlık düzeylerine etkisi görülmezken, iç özgüven (p=0,064), dış özgüven düzeylerine (p=0,002) ve özgüven toplam puanlarına (p=0,019) etkisinin olduğu görüldü. Psikolojik kırılganlıkta alınan puanların özgüven ölçeğine göre oluşturulan regresyon modelinde kaleci (F(2-29)=3,60, R2=.199, p=.040) ve forvet (F(2-22)=6,674, R2=.378, p=.005) oyuncularında anlamlı, diğer mevkilerde ise anlamlı olmadığı tespit edildi. Sonuç olarak, amatör futbolcularda mevkiinin psikolojik kırılganlık düzeylerini etkilemediği, özgüven düzeylerini etkilediği bulundu. Psikolojik kırılganlığın kaleci ve forvetlerin özgüven düzeylerini etkilediği görülürken, diğer mevkileri etkilemediği görüldü.
ORTAOKUL ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN SPOR YAPMA DURUMLARINA GÖRE OKULA AİDİYET DUYGULARININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Kangalgil Murat , Temel Ahmet , Ateş Nursena , Yüksel Ensar Nihat , Özgül Fatih
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırmada ortaokul öğrencilerinin okul spor takımlarına katılma durumlarına göre okula aidiyet duygularının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini, 2022-2023 eğitim-öğretim yılında İzmir’de öğrenimlerine devam eden, basit tesadüfi örneklemiyle seçilmiş 375 ortaokul öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak “Okul Aidiyet Duygusu Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Ölçeğin okula bağlılık ve reddedilmişlik duygusu olmak üzere 2 boyutu bulunmaktadır. Verilerin analizinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler, t testi ve ANOVA testi yapılmış, verilerin yorumlanmasında .05 anlamlılık düzeyi dikkate alınmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre; okula bağlılık boyutunda olumlu, reddedilmişlik duygusunun ortalama düzeyde ve ölçeğin genelinde olumlu okula aidiyet duygusu tespit edilmiştir. Okul spor takımlarında yer alan öğrencilerin okula aidiyet duyguları spor yapmayan öğrencilerden daha olumlu bulunmuştur. Kız ve erkek öğrencilerin okula aidiyet duyguları benzer düzeyde ölçülmüştür. 8. sınıf öğrencilerinin okula aidiyet puanları diğer sınıf seviyelerinden daha düşük olduğu görülmüştür. Aile gelir durumu değişkeni için okula bağlılık boyutunda, orta gelir seviyesinde ki öğrencilerin puanları alt gelir durumundaki öğrencilerden daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, okul spor takımlarına katılımın okul aidiyet duygusunu olumlu yönde etkilediği görülmüştür. Bu sonuçlar doğrultusunda okula aidiyet duygusunun olumlu yönde gelişim göstermesi için ortaokul öğrencilerinin okul spor takımlarına yönlendirilmesi önerilir.
12-15 YAŞ GRUBU FUTBOLCULARA UYGULANAN CORE EGZERSİZLERİNİN MOTOR BECERİ DÜZEYİNE ETKİSİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: İri Ruçhan , Kıvanç Burçin
Published: June 2024

Core egzersizleri, karın, bel, sırt ve kalça kaslarının gelişmesine katkı sağlayarak vücudun merkez bölgesini(core) güçlendirir. Güçlü bir core, oyuncuların hızlı dönüşler yapmasını, hızlanmasını ve vücutlarını dengelemesini sağlar. Bu çalışmanın amacı da genç futbolculara uygulanan core egzersizlerinin motor beceri düzeylerine etkisinin incelenmesidir. Çalışmaya 12- 15 yaş arası 50 (25 deney grubu, 25 kontrol grubu) futbolcu katılmıştır. Core egzersiz grubuna rutin antrenmanlarına ek olarak 5 hareket çeşitli süre ve yoğunlukta 8 hafta boyunca uygulanmıştır. Kontrol grubu rütin olarak antrenmanlarına devam etmiştir. 8 haftanın başlangıcında ve sonunda iki gruptan da motor beceri ölçümleri alınmıştır. Futbolcuların motor beceri düzeylerinin belirlenmesinde Deutscher Motorik Test testi kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde grup içi karşılaştırmada Paired T testi ile gruplar arası karşılaştırmada ise Independent T testi kullanılmıştır. Deney grubu ve kontrol grubunun motor beceri toplam puan ortalamalarının grup içi karşılaştırmalarında fark olmamasına rağmen deney grubunun ortalamasının kontrol grubuna göre geliştiği tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, core egzersizlerinin futbolcuların motor beceri düzeylerini olumlu yönde etkilediği tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, core egzersizlerinin futbolcuların motor beceri düzeylerini olumlu yönde etkilediğini belirtmiştir.
Kütüphane Kataloglarında Basılı Süreli Yayınlara Konusal Erişim: 13 Dergiye Atanan Konu Başlıklarına Yönelik Bir Analiz
Authors: Çakmak Tolga , Gülbay Hande
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmada süreli yayınların bir türü olan ve basılı ortamda bulunan dergilere atanan konu başlıklarının Makinece Okunabilir Kataloglama (MAchine Readable Cataloging, MARC) standardıyla uyumluluğunun içerik ve yapısal olarak analiz edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada rastgele belirlenmiş ve basılı ortamda bulunan 13 dergiye 14 üniversite kütüphanesinin atadığı konu başlıkları incelenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda 485’i 650 Konu Ek Girişi – Konu Terimi alanında ve 32’si 651 Konu Ek Girişi – Coğrafi Ad alanında olmak üzere toplam 517 konu başlığı girişi toplanmıştır. Toplanan girişler MARC Bibliyografik Çerçevesinin her iki alana yönelik kurallarıyla karşılaştırılmış ve tanımlayıcı istatistiklerle analiz edilmiştir. Bulgularda 650 alanında ikinci göstergenin çoğunlukla Kongre Kütüphanesi Konu Başlıkları Listesi’nin kullanıldığını gösterecek şekilde verildiği ancak göstergenin bu şekilde kullanıldığı 433 girişin 245’inin içeriğinin Türkçe dilinde olduğu belirlenmiştir. 47 girişte MARC 21 standardında belirtilenden farklı olarak ikinci göstergenin boş bırakıldığı görülmüştür. Araştırmada öne çıkan bir diğer bulguda ise 650 alanının kullanıldığı 485 girişin yaklaşık üçte birlik bölümünde (%34) alt bölümleme alanlarında verilebilecek içeriklerin konu başlığı alt alanında verildiği tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca sekiz kütüphane yedi derginin konu başlığında dergi adını, dokuz kütüphane sekiz dergide coğrafi adı, iki kütüphane iki dergi kaydında kişi adını, bir kütüphane bir dergi kaydında bilgi kaynağı türünü ana konu başlığı olarak atamıştır. 650 alanına benzer şekilde 651 alanında da Türkçe içerikler göstergelerde uygun şekilde belirtilmeden konu başlığı olarak verilmiştir. Araştırmada konu girişleri için göstergelerde kullanılan kodlar ile alt alanlarda verilen bilgilerin örtüşmemesi, alt bölüm alanlarının hatalı kullanımı, alan içeriklerinde eser adı bilgilerinin verilmesi gibi hataların yapıldığı anlaşılmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda MARC 21 standardında belirtilen yapısal ve içeriğe ilişkin yönlendirmeler açısından uyumsuzlukların olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Kütüphane ve bilgibilim literatüründe süreli yayınlara konusal erişime dair sınırlı sayıda çalışma yer almaktadır. Bu çalışmadan elde edilen bulgular, konuyla ilgili sorunların tespiti hususunda araştırmacılara ve bilgi profesyonellerine yol gösterici olacaktır.
Human-centered approach for furniture design studio course in interior design education: A case study
Authors: Kahraman Mehmet Uğur , Şekerci Yaren , Bal Hakan , Bakır Kadir Emre
Published: June 2024

This study at Antalya Bilim University's Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Department explores an innovative educational model that combines the "Human Factors in Interior Space" and "Furniture Design" courses. This approach aimed to construct a bridge theoretical understanding with practical application for third-year students focusing on ergonomic design principles to create functional and human-centered furniture. The study employs a two-phased methodology. In the first phase, students engage with traditional anthropometric methods to construct a standard-sized seating element. In the second phase, they advance to digital techniques including photogrammetry to design a custom cardboard seating element tailored to individual needs. The incorporation of digital tools such as Agisoft and Autodesk ReCap alongside traditional plaster molding facilitates a comprehensive understanding of ergonomic design. This educational model highlights the importance of integrating manual and digital methodologies in interior design education enhancing students' ability to innovate and adapt to modern design challenges. It aims to prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary for creating ergonomic and user-centered designs ensuring that they can meet the demands of contemporary interior design.
ANALISIS KINERJA SISTEM INFORMASI PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DAERAH DENGAN MODERASI PENDIDIKAN DAN PELATIHAN PENGGUNA
Authors: Saputra Praditya Miko , Suhartono Entot , Durya Ngurah Pandji Mertha Agung , TAH Natalistyo
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui dampak dari dukungan manajemen puncak dan kemampuan teknik personal terhadap kinerja Sistem Pengelolaan Keuangan Daerah (SIPKD), dengan pendidikan dan pelatihan berfungsi sebagai variabel pemoderasi. Sebanyak 73 responden yang berasal dari pegawai bagian keuangan di 34 OPD (Organisasi Perangkat Daerah) di Kota Semarang menjadi sampel penelitian. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah uji interaksi Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa baik dukungan manajemen puncak maupun kemampuan teknik personal berpengaruh terhadap kinerja SIPKD. Sementara pendidikan dan pelatihan dapat memperkuat kemampuan teknik personal dalam memengaruhi kinerja SIPKD, namun tidak memiliki pengaruh yang sama terhadap dukungan manajemen puncak terhadap kinerja SIPKD.
A Review of Sudan’s Major Food-Borne Viral and Fungal Diseases
Authors: Hamza Siddiqa , Mutwakil Azza , Marıod Abdalbasıt , Mohammed Rihab
Published: June 2024

Objective: This review article was conducted to highlight both viral and fungal foodborne situations in Sudan and their health impacts aiming to help health policymakers in introducing strict intervention measures.
Method: The review uses up-to-date data via manual screening of the titles and abstracts of retrieved articles using string foodborne diseases in Sudan and foodborne illnesses as keywords to obtain publications from the electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar from the year 2000-2020 using the publish or perish tool, the databases were reviewed from January to April 2022.
Results: Foodborne viruses and Mycotoxins produced by certain fungi; are considered among the top priorities and have become of great concern to the food industry over the last few years because their contamination can occur at any point in the nutritional supply chain besides their serious effects on human health both long and short term.
Conclusion: The review on major food borne viral and fungal diseases in Sudan is an important issue to guard against contamination with such micro-organisms and prevent their illnesses.