bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE EFFECT OF SODIUM AZIDE AS A MUTAGEN ON THE AGRICULTURAL VALUABLE FEATURES OF MILLET (Panicum miliaceum L.) GENOTYPES
Authors:   S.Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical ResearchUniversity, Astana city,Kazakhstan, Zeinullina A.E , Dyusibaeva E.N. ,   S.Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical ResearchUniversity, Astana city,Kazakhstan, Rysbekova A.B. ,   S.Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical ResearchUniversity, Astana city,Kazakhstan, Zhirnova I.A. ,   S.Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical ResearchUniversity, Astana city,Kazakhstan, Tsygankov V.I ,   Aktobe agricultural experimental station, Aktobe city, Kazakhstan
Published: October 2023

Тарының құнды бастапқы материалын жасау үшін дәстүрлі селекциямен қатар натрий азидімен индукцияланған химиялық мутагенез әдісі қолданылады, оның өзі немесе оның метаболиттері геномдағы нүктелік мутацияларды тудырады, әдетте генді оқу шеңберінде ығысуды тудырмайды. Бұл мақалада Павлодарское 4 (Қазақстан), К-10275-Квартет (Ресей) және PI 289324 (Венгрия) тарының (Panicum miliaceum L.) 3 сортының тұқымдарына натрий азидінің мутагендік әсерін зерттеу нәтижелері берілген. Тарының шаруашылық құнды белгілеріне әсер ету мақсатында әртүрлі концентрациядағы мутаген ерітінділерімен (0,1%, 0,2%; 0,3%; 0,4%; 0,5%) және өңдеу уақытымен (4 сағат, 8 сағат 12 сағат) өңделіп, М2 ұрпағындағы индукциялық пайдалы мутациялардың тиімділігін анықтау үшін қойылған. М2 ұрпағындағы тары өсімдіктерінің өсуі мен дамуын бақылау барысында концентрациясы мен экспозициясы жоғарылаған сайын мутагенді өңдеу танаптық өнгіштіктің тежейтінін көрсетті. Тарының 1000 тұқым массасы, негізгі шашақтан алынған тұқым массасы және өнімді түптену сияқты шаруашылық құнды белгілері бойынша генотиптерге байланысты мутагендік заттың әртүрлі әсері байқалды. Зерттеулерде тары үшін маңызды белгілер: танаптық өнгіштік, өнімді түптену, негізгі шашақтағы дән массасы, 1000 дән массасысияқты көрсеткіш есепкеалынды.Сегіз сағаттық экспозициядағы тарының М2 ұрпағының тұқым өнімділігі бойынша Квартет сорты бөлінді (651,4 г).Зерттеудің барлық нұсқалары мен генотиптерінің ішінде бақылау нұсқаларымен салыстырғанда Павлодарское 4 сортының есепке алынған көрсеткіштеріне натрий азидінің неғұрлым жоғары мутагендік әсер еткені анықталды.Тары өсімдіктерінің құрылымдылық талдауын және өнімділігін ескере отырып, P. miliaceum L. натрий азидімен өңдеудің тиімді концентрациясы мен уақыты белгіленді – 0,1%-дан 0,4%-ға дейін және 8 сағат. Алынған мәліметтер негізінде натрий азидін өсімдік шаруашылығында ғана емес, сонымен қатар іргелі зерттеулерде қолданудың келешегі бар.
DYNAMICS OF THE MAIN CLIMATE INDICATORS IN MONITORING THE DEGRADATION AND DESERTIFICATION PROCESSES OF THE LAND IN TALAS REGION OF THE JAMBУL REGION
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty сіtу, Kazakhstan, Nyssanbayeva A. , Abayev N. ,   RSE “Kazhydromet”, Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Duisenbayev S. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty сіtу, Kazakhstan, Assylbekova A. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty сіtу, Kazakhstan, Taukebayev О. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty сіtу, Kazakhstan
Published: October 2023

Динамичные изменения климатических показателей оказывают значительное влияние на естественные природные процессы, в частности природное равновесие в пустынных ландшафтах может быть нарушено при значительных климатических изменениях. Такие нарушения приводят к количественным и качественным изменениям пастбищных ресурсов пустынь Южного Казахстана. Целью представленной работы дать анализ динамики основных климатических показателей территории Таласского района Жамбылской области по данным прилегающих метеорологических станции. Согласно Всемирной метеорологической организации, данные наблюдений за период с 1 января 1991 г. по 31 декабря 2020 г считаются климатическими стандартными нормами. В нашей работе представлены результаты анализа трендовых составляющих по двум периодам: 1) с 1961 года по 2020 год и 2) с 1976 года по 2020 год. Изменения температуры воздуха и количества атмосферных осадков за указанные интервалы наблюдений использованы коэффициенты линейных трендов, определяемых по методу наименьших квадратов. Для оценки достоверности результатов изменений температуры воздуха использовался критерий t Стьдента. Для оценки разницы между опорными нормами и стандартными нормами количества атмосферных осадков использовался непараметрический критерий U Манна-Уитни. В работе впервые проведен анализ климатических показателей по территории Таласского района и их сравнение с глобальными климатическими изменениями, в частности с динамикой изменений температуры приземного слоя воздуха. Результаты анализа указывают на неоднородность изменений по метеорологическим станциям. На станции Уюк, расположенной на территории Таласского района за период 1961-2020 годы наблюдается тенденция уменьшения атмосферных осадков, уменьшение средней многолетней суммы осадков составило 24,5%. На метеорологических станциях Саудакент, Мойыкум и Уланбель статически значимых изменений в ходе атмосферных осадков нет. Современные изменения температуры воздуха приземного слоя характеризуется увеличением скорости изменения в сторону повышения и достигает в пределах 0,63 ... 0,8°С за 10 лет. Изменения температуры не наблюдаются в осенний период. Согласным данным исследования глобальные изменения климатических показателей частично подтверждаются. Полученные результаты используются для проведения работ по проблемам деградации пустынных пастбищ, прогноза использования данных ресурсов для отгонного животно
Synthesis of Success: Crafting Sustainable Performance through E-HRM Innovation, Organizational Agility, and Cultural Harmony in SMEs
Authors: Javed Hafiza AReesha , Nawaz Shahid , Javed Hafiza Arooba
Published: October 2023

In the context of manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan, this study explores the intricate interplay between organizational agility (OA), organizational culture (OC), and sustainable performance (SP) and their combined influence. The goal is to shed light on the aggregate impact of these variables, allowing companies to improve their long-term outcomes. Using a quantitative study design, data was collected through an online survey disseminated to HR and executive personnel of manufacturing SMEs. The sample consisted of 287 respondents. For data analysis, the study used Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), which allowed for a detailed examination of the correlations between the variables. The results show a strong positive correlation between E-HRM practices, organizational adaptability, organizational culture, and long-term performance. E-HRM activities like compensation and benefits, training, performance management, and recruiting and selection all have favorable effects on long-term performance. Additionally, it was discovered that organizational culture acted as a moderator and organizational agility as a mediator in these relationships. These findings contribute to a more complete understanding of the elements impacting long-term results in manufacturing SMEs. By combining organizational agility, sustainable performance, organizational culture, and E-HRM practices into a comprehensive framework, this research adds to the body of literature. The inclusion of organizational agility as a mediator and organizational culture as a moderator enriches our understanding of the mechanisms driving sustainable outcomes. Moreover, this study addresses a research gap by investigating these relationships within the specific context of manufacturing SMEs in Pakistan, offering insights for practitioners seeking to enhance their organizational sustainability strategies. Future studies can use other mediating and moderating variables in the relationship between EHRM practices and sustainable performance.
How False Social Media Beauty Standards Lead To Body Dysmorphia
Authors: Hafeez Erum , Zulfiqar Fatima
Published: October 2023

Social media apps, owing to their technological advancements and applications of photo editing tools, have digitalized the female body and in doing so have led to the creation of unrealistic beauty ideals. Social media along with cultural factors created a socio-digital construct in which an attractive and successful woman embodies European features. Repeated exposure to this kind of imagery has made women feel uncomfortable in their bodies. Objectification of young women to such an extent has created an environment where an increasing number of women are suffering from body image issues, such as body dysmorphic disorder.  A mental health condition, whereby people utilize most of their time worrying about perceived flaws in their appearance. The excess of this disorder can lead to poor self-esteem, self-harm, depression, and even suicide. It is most common in teens and young adults. This study investigates the patterns of toxic social media trends, how they are being integrated into society and why young women are falling prey to them. The research methodology comprised of a mixed-method approach. It was conducted in two stages: the first half consisted of a Google survey which was shared online with Facebook Female-centric groups besides Instagram and WhatsApp.In the second stage, in-depth interviews of eight women, belonging to different backgrounds offitness trainer, psychologist, feminist writer, model, nutritionist, and three students from the age groups of 18, 21, and 24 were sampled. The reason for opting mixed method was to strengthen the study and enhance its authenticity through in-depth interview analysis.
Multidimensional perspective of Corporate Capital Efficiency and Financial Risk policies lead on Capital misallocation: The case of Pakistan
Authors: Ullah Hafeez , Ahmed Muhammad Farooq , Iqbal Farwa , Abbas Muhammad Ghazanfar
Published: October 2023

This work uses innovative and traditional analyses and explores innovative financial frameworks to increase capital efficacy, decrease financial risks, and address capital mismanagement issues. The analysis is carried out on Pakistan's listed non-financial companies' data, obtained from the Pakistan stock exchange (PSX). Pooled OLS and the robust, truncated, random-effect regression model were used for the analysis. According to the findings, capital mismanagement was quantified through the asset returns' dispersion and return on capital employed. Capital mismanagement was higher in the traditional analysis and lower in the innovative analysis. Traditional financial analysis shows a significant and positive relationship between capital efficiency and capital mismanagement, while innovative financial analysis shows a negative relationship. In contrast, according to innovative financial analysis, financial risk and capital mismanagement have a negative relationship. Capital mismanagement was a major impediment to firms moving towards greater capital efficiency. Policy evaluation should contrast changes in two financial analytic approaches for measuring capital and resource mismanagement.
Exploring Learning Strategies for Vocabulary Development: A Comparative Study of Two Universities of Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Ahmed Yasir , Shah Zulfiqar Ali , Sadiq Uzma
Published: October 2023

The leading purpose of the research is to investigate the vocabulary learning strategies employed by the undergraduate students of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur (SALU) and university of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto (SBUSBA), Shaheed Benazir Abad, Sindh, Pakistan. The study is designed as quantitative approach to answer two research questions of current study. The responses received from 150 students as part of this study. The base of questionnaire is on vocabulary learning strategies and it is adopted. The survey contains 40 close ended items. It covers four extensive English learning Vocabulary strategies, Memory strategy, Cognitive strategy, Metacognitive regulation strategy and Activation Strategy. The descriptive statistics is used to get results. The T-test samples used to observe the statistically significant variations in undergraduate students of two universities. However, two strategies appeared most influential in learning of English Vocabulary, Activation and Metacognitive strategy. The findings revealed that existing vocabulary learning strategies yields no statistical changes among undergraduates of SALU and SBUSBA. The recommendations’ set for implications to enhance teaching and learning technique. To teach and learn English Vocabulary learning strategies that may boost up the proficiency level of second language learners.
Transformation of Creative Process Through Self-Translation: A Comparative Analysis of Abdullah Hussain’s Novels
Authors: Amin Sadia , Farhat Perveen Akhter , Maitlo Sonal Khan , Soomro Abdul Rehman
Published: October 2023

Self-translation mentions more precisely to the creativity of bilingual and multilingual authors who decided to translate the texts they have written or published in one of the languages they master, into other languages. Recent researches prove that self-translation has an extended convention, a prevalent sensation in numerous cultures and is strictly related to the illustration of self-identity. In this perspective, this study covers the relation between self-translation and transformation of creative process through relative study of Abdullah Hussain’s “Oddas Nasslian” and its self-translated portrayal “The weary Generation’’. The researchers observe the translation strategies implemented by Abdullah Hussain that directed to the deformation in the text and make prominent the transformation of author’s creativity as represented by his selection plans. The data analysis is based on macro-textual level. The study discloses that during translation, the text has been transformed and altered differently on both macro textual levels. With the help of in-depth written analysis of self-translated text, this research unveils transformation procedure of self by introducing the results into larger socio-cultural perspective. The study in hand also reveals that self- translation enjoys more liberty with the role of “creativity” being clearer than in cases of translation by others.
Impact of Social Capital on Innovation Performance: The Mediating Role of Learning and Strategic Orientations
Authors: Ahsan Nirmal , Hafeez Muhammad Haroon
Published: October 2023

Taking into consideration the Resource Based View (RBV) Theory and the Social Capital Theory (SCT), this research investigates how the software industry utilizes strategic resources to surpass innovative performance. This study adopted survey questionnaires to gather particulars from 780 mamagers  and owners employing in the software industry in Pakistan. The accumulated information was assessed by employing SPSS and structural equation modeling (SEM) to probe designed hypotheses. We uncovered that social capital influences innovative performance. Furthermore, social capital also affects the technological and learning orientation of the software industry. Moreover, technological orientation and learning orientation both mediate the impact of social capital on innovative performance. The crucial beneficence of the research is to enrich and extend the RBV, SCT, and literature regarding innovation in the domain.
One Health approach and zoonotic diseases in Indonesia: Urgency of implementation and challenges
Authors: Adnyana I MDM. , Utomo Budi , Eljatin Dwinka S. , Sudaryati Ni LG.
Published: October 2023

The urgency of implementing the One Health approach to overcome zoonotic diseases cannot be overstated. By recognizing the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and the environment, we can effectively prevent and respond to emerging infectious disease threats. This correspondence provides information on the importance of generating research on zoonotic diseases, especially in Indonesia, where research is still relatively scarce. The Indonesian government has taken steps to implement the One Health by establishing the One Health Coordinating Unit and the National Zoonosis Committee; however, implementation has not been optimal. The urgency and challenges are focused on critical implementation aspects in the community. The urgency of implementing One Health includes that Indonesia has experienced several outbreaks of zoonotic diseases, high environmental degradation, and the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) issue in Indonesia has increased. The challenges faced in implementing One Health are overcoming fragmentation due to incohesive communication between important sectors, securing funding and resource investment, aligning policies to eliminate regulation barriers, capacity building to increase awareness and professionals, and addressing critical socioeconomic factors. By prioritizing implementing the One Health approach and addressing existing challenges, Indonesia can build a more resilient and integrated system to protect the well-being of all species, protect ecosystems, and prevent the devastating effects of zoonotic diseases on global health. In this review, we present the urgency of One Health implementation and its challenges comprehensively.
PATIENTS’S SATISFACTION REGARDING PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES IN URBAN AREAS OF PAKISTAN
Authors:   Banazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Khan Rabnawaz , Aftab Anam ,   Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (IIRS), Isra University Islamabad, Pakistan, Akram Iqra ,   Department of Rehabilitation, Banazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Nasar Jamal ,   Step to learn. Lane 5, Peshawar road. Rawalpindi. Pakistan, Farooq Azhar ,   Department of Physical Therapy, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad. Pakistan, Janjua Usman Iqbal ,   Department of Physical Therapy, Elite College of Professional studies, Pakistan
Published: October 2023

Aim and objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate patient’s satisfaction about physiotherapy services in urban areas of Pakistan. Materials & Methods: A cross sectional survey study was conducted on 278 patients receiving physiotherapy services at different tertiary care hospitals in urban areas of Pakistan. Simple random sampling technique was used to collect data. The participants were assessed using semi-structured questionnaire. Reliability of questionnaire was also assessed with cronbach’s alpha value (0.9). Data was presented through frequency and percentages of patients responses. Data analysis was done using SPSS. Results: The results of the study showed that out of 278 patients 237 (85.25%) were overall satisfied with the physiotherapy services. Conclusion: This cross sectional survey showed that most of the patients are satisfied with physiotherapy services provided to them at different hospitals in urban areas of Pakistan. The study results concluded that ambiance, duration of treatment session, effectiveness of the treatment and instructions regarding home program were the important factors that affect satisfaction of the patients with physiotherapy services. Keywords: Physiotherapy, satisfaction, physiotherapy services, physiotherapy modalities
EFFECTS OF ENDURANCE AND RESISTANCE TRAINING ON BODY COMPOSITION
Authors:   Department of Sport Sciences Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan, Haider Zulqarnain , Masood Tahir ,   Riphah college of rehabilitation Sciences, Ashraf Naveed ,   Director Sport Sciences Islamia University Bahalpur. Pakistan, Sadiq Aneeba ,   Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences. Isra University Islamabad Pakistan, Shah Muhammad ,   Department Of Physical Education Sports, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan. Pakistan, Ullah Ismat ,   Islamabad Model College for Boys, F-7/3, Islamabad
Published: October 2023

Objective: The purpose of the study was to compare the endurance and resistance training effects on body composition. Material and Methods: Forty healthy male and female participants, aged 20 to 35, were equally assigned to 12 weeks of Endurance (n=20) and Resistance training (n=20) groups. Both trainings comprised 3 sessions per week of 45-60 minutes each with progression induced with the passage of time. Body mass, body mass index, %body fat, %muscle mass, %body water, waist circumference, hip circumference, and waist-to- hip ratio were calculated with bioelectrical impedance analysis and measurement tape. Data collection was repeated after 12 weeks of training. Between-group analyses were done by independent-samples t test while paired-samples t test was used to analyze within-group changes. Results: After endurance training, all parameters improved significantly (p<0.001) except for the waist-to-hip ratio (p=0.054). Conversely, there was no significant change after resistance training in any parameter except for a significant reduction in hip circumference (p<0.05). Conclusion: Results suggested that 12 weeks of Endurance training had positive effects on body composition and other variables while resistance training did not affect body composition. Keywords: Body composition, Endurance training and Resistance training
ASSOCIATION OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND STRESS WITH FIBROMYALGIA IN PAKISTANI POPULATION
Authors:   Department of Physical Therapy. Kulsum International Hospital Islamabad. Pakistan, Ghafoor Aneela , Rehman Ubaid-ur- ,   Zohra Institute of Health Science, Rawalpindi Pakistan, Ansari Misha ,   School of Health Sciences. University of Tasmania. Australia, Aslam Saima ,   Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isra University Islamabad Pakistan
Published: October 2023

Objectives: to find level of depression, anxiety & stress and its association with fibromyalgia among Pakistani Population. Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional correlational study was carried out on n=314 participants. Sample was selected through convenient sampling technique from patients visiting department of Physical Therapy Benazir Bhutto hospital Rawalpindi (BBH) and Department of Physical Therapy Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences. Both genders of all age groups, diagnosed with musculoskeletal disorder (MSKD) were included in study. The data was obtain about age, gender, weight, height, BMI, sleep hours, occupation and depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS). To diagnose fibromyalgia from MSKD, Physical therapist used new modified 2016 criteria for fibromyalgia was used. To present data mean±SD was used for continuous variable and n(%) for categorical variable. To find association between fibromyalgia and DASS chi-square test was used. Results: The mean age was 41.84±16.47 years. The average height weight and BMI was 166.04±12.74 (cm), 68.03 ±12.50 (kg) and 25.05±6.57 respectively. Average sleep hours of study participants was 7.79±2.02 hr/day. The mean score of depression (5.43±4.25), anxiety (7.08±4.46) and stress (6.69±5.02) showed that maximum participants with fibromyalgia has mild level depression, moderate level of anxiety and normal level of stress respectively. The significant association of depression(X2=23.80, p<0.001), anxiety (X2=24.39, p<0.001) and stress (X2=14.62, p<0.001) was observed with fibromyalgia syndrome. Conclusion: The study concludes that patient with fibromyalgia have mild depression, moderate anxiety. Fibromyalgia significantly associated with depression, anxiety and stress and vise versa. Keywords: Depression, anxiety, stress, fibromyalgia, musculoskelatal disorders.
STRETCHING EXERCISES VERSUS DEEP FRICTION MASSAGE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Authors:   Department of Physiotherapy, University of Hail Riyadh Saudi Arabia, Kanwal Raheela , Khan Javeria ,   Department of Rehabilitation, Fouji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi. Pakistan., Awan Waqar Ahmed ,   Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isra University Islamabad. Pakistan, Khan Rabnawaz ,   Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation. Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi (BBH), Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Malik Shomaila ,   Department of Physical Therapy, PAF School For Special Education
Published: October 2023

Objective: to compare cross friction massage (CFM) and stretching exercise (SE) in decreasing pain and disability in patients with piriformis syndrome. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi for duration of 1 year (June 2017-18). Non probability convenience sampling technique was used for data collection. A total of n=47 participants between 20-60 years with +ve FAIR test with mild to moderate level of disability on Oswestry disability index (ODI) were included in the study. A total of n=47 were divided into two groups, CFM group (n=23) and SE group (n=24). The demographic data was collected in term of age, gender, height, weight, BMI, sitting and standing duration. Each participant was evaluated for symptoms of piriformis syndrome on Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Paired samples t-test was used to analyze with-in group changes in both groups and independent t-test was use to compare the effects of both rehabilitation protocols. Results: The mean age of study participants in both groups was 37.62±8.97. Between-group changes showed significant difference in overall ODI of CFM group & SE group (7.08±2.74 ver. 13.27, p<0.001). But individual item of ODI including lifting (1.13±0.91 ver. 1.58±0.97, p=0.10), standing (1.08±1.23 ver. 1.50±1.31, p=0.27) and sleeping 0.65±0.93 ver. 1.20±1.21, p=0.08) did not showed significant difference in both groups. Conclusion: it is concluded that cross friction massage is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional abilities in patients with piriformis syndrome as compare to stretching exercises. Keywords: friction massage, physical therapy, piriformis syndrome, stretching exercises, sciatica
LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN ELDERLY POPULATION OF RAWALPINDI- ISLAMABAD
Authors:   La Fitness Reseau. Rawalpindi. Pakistan, Sohail Ramsha , Bhutta Abdul Haseeb ,   Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Mansehra. Pakistan, Asif Nayab ,   Al-Tahir Clinic. Ali Pur Islamabad Pakistan, Ain Qurat Ul ,   Al-Tahir Clinic. Ali Pur Islamabad Pakistan
Published: October 2023

Objective: To find out the level of physical activity in elderly population. Methods: a cross- sectional survey was conducted in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The sample size of the study was n=165 elders who fulfill the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Non-probability convenience sampling was used in order to collect data from the respondents. To explore physical activity Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA) questionnaire was filled by the respondents. The results of study are presented as frequency, percentages; mean±SD. SPSS ver. 21 was used for data analysis. Results: A total of 26(15.76%) elderly population were sedentary, 24(14.55%) were under active-perform light to moderate activities but not every week , 58(35.15%) were under active, 31(18.79%) were also under active and perform moderate physical activities every week, 21(12.73%) were active and perform moderate physical activities>30 minutes/day, 5 or more days a week and only 2(1.21%) were active and perform vigorous physical activities >20 minutes/day, 3 or more days a week. Conclusion: The result indicates that majority of geriatric population was under active. The elderly population who had sedentary lifestyle and who were active had the same prevalence. Keywords: Elderly population, physical activity, sedentary
Parkinson’s disease and occupational exposure to organic solvents in Finland: a nationwide case-control study
Authors: Sallmén Markku , Burstyn Igor , Uuksulainen Sanni , Koskinen Aki , Hublin Christer , Sainio Markku
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the association between Parkinson’s disease (PD) and occupational exposure to organic solvents generally and chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHC) in particular.

METHODS: We assembled a Finland-wide case–control study for birth years 1930–1950 by identifying incident PD cases from the register of Reimbursement of Medical Costs and drawing two controls per case using incidence density sampling from the Population Information System, matched on sex, birth year, and residency in Finland in 1980–2014. Occupation and socioeconomic status (SES) were identified from national censuses. We assessed cumulative occupational exposures via FINJEM job-exposure matrix. Smoking was based on occupation-specific prevalence by sex from national surveys. We estimated confounder-adjusted PD incidence rate ratios (IRR) via logistic regression and evaluated their sensitivity to errors in FINJEM through probabilistic bias analysis (PBA).

RESULTS: Among ever-employed, we identified 17 187 cases (16.0% potentially exposed to CHC) and 35 738 matched controls. Cases were more likely to not smoke and belong to higher SES. Cumulative exposure (CE) to CHC (per 100 ppm-years, 5-year lag) was associated with adjusted IRR 1.235 (95% confidence interval 0.986–1.547), with stronger associations among women and among persons who had more census records. Sensitivity analyses did not reveal notable associations, but stronger effects were seen in the younger birth cohort (1940–1950). PBA produced notably weaker associations, yielding a median IRR 1.097 (95% simulation interval 0.920–1.291) for CHC.

CONCLUSION: Our findings imply that PD is unlikely to be related to typical occupational solvent exposure in Finland, but excess risk cannot be ruled out in some highly exposed occupations.
An Investigation into the Meaning of Lifelong Education Hidden in Postmodern Thought
Authors:   The Korean Society for Lifelong Education, Gim Chae-Chun
Published: October 2023

Lifelong education, a relatively new area of discourse and practice, has been influenced by the extensive history and experience of traditional school education. However, lifelong education has recently developed its own distinct language and practices, distinguishing itself from traditional school education. This study focuses on the paradigm issue of socialization in lifelong education and contributes to its redefinition through a de-socialization perspective. The researcher completed three specific tasks to achieve this objective. First, the consequences of education-related ideas of postmodern philosophers, such as G. Deleuze and J. Ranciere, on the meaning of lifelong education were examined. Based on this analysis, the researcher insists on the need to distinguish between education and socialization, examine the relationship between education and learning, and critically examine the role of teachers. These tasks are necessary in order to redefine the meaning of lifelong education. In this study, the researcher proposes departing from discourses and practices that infantilize adult learners, and, instead, advocates for redefining lifelong education with a focus on cultivating adult learners' self-identification, such as saying, “I am a painter!” through the development of sensitivity, rather than aiming solely for their mastery of creating masterpieces.
Information Wars and Mythology of Social: Ideological, Mental and Media aspects
Authors: Rzayeva Roida
Published: October 2023

In the modern epoch, there is a transformation of social space, forms of interaction between people. “Thinking models”, the so-called mental attitudes, are changing, that stipulates research of the processes of transformation of the mental aspects in a modern culture.
The ideological and mental aspects are the dimensions where these modifications are reflected. One can measure social and cultural transformations, existing problems and development in the future through the mental aspect in retrospect and at the present time.
A person becomes a “political being”, functioning as a subject of public life.
One of the features of “post-modernization” of mass culture noted today is a some special network of the global information space with its own laws, which draws attention to the most acute or minor problems.
In political science, a network approach to public administration is increasingly observed. Today, big data plays an important role in public administration. They are used to improve the policy in the field of interethnic relations, develop a strategy for the state's foreign information policy.
Big data is used in the process of forming a particular policy. In the context of the use of big data, one can note the analysis of “digital citizenship” culture of network users, actors, formation technologies, socio-political effects.
Determining the direction of information flows in a particular segment of social media, risks and technologies to overcome negative effects in the online environment is becoming increasingly important and relevant. In particular, this applies to information flows representing the problems of relations in international conflicts.
In this context, concepts such as consciousness, including political consciousness, political culture, mentality and ideology are becoming increasingly important and relevant. The mental transformations observed today must also be taken into account in defining modern methods of teaching and education.
A Review of Postgraduate Studies on Home Literacy Environment
Authors: ÇAYIR Aybala
Published: October 2023

The environment in which children grow up, the experiences they have here, the literacy support and the variety of resources they have in their home environment affect children's spontaneous literacy skills processes. The aim of this study is to examine graduate theses on home literacy environment according to years, universities, types, supervisor titles, languages, research models, population and samples. Eight graduate theses registered in the national thesis center of YÖK on the subject were identified and constituted the subject of the study. Document analysis technique, one of the qualitative research methods, was used to analyze the theses. The data were analyzed by content analysis method. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the first study on home literacy environments at the graduate level was conducted in 2013, 62.5% of the supervisors were faculty members, students and families were taken together as the population and sample in 50% of the studies, quantitative research model was used in 62.5% of the studies, 87.5% of the studies were conducted in Turkish, the most studies were conducted at Hacettepe University, six studies were at master's level, two studies were at doctoral level, and the studies were conducted on different subjects. It was concluded that the postgraduate studies on literacy environments contributed to the studies on literacy environments in Turkey. Based on the results obtained, suggestions for graduate studies on literacy environments for researchers and other stakeholders who want to work in the field are included.
Comparison of residual carbon content and morphology of B4C powders synthesized under different conditions
Authors: Feiz Seyed Faridaddin , Nikzad Leila , Majidian Hudsa , Salahi Esmaeil
Published: October 2023

In this article, the impact of different B4C synthesis methods on the amount of residual carbon and the final morphology of the prepared ceramic particles was investigated. The main materials for the synthesis of B4C were glucose and boric acid, and the effects of adding tartaric acid and performing mechanical activation were studied. For this purpose, two methods of carbon dissolution and boron carbide oxidation were used to determine the amount of residual carbon in the ceramic products. The results of the investigations on the sample synthesized in optimal conditions showed that if additives and mechanical activation are not used, about 7 wt% of carbon will remain in the synthesized powder. The amount of carbon decreased to 5.7 wt% with mechanical activation, but the best result was obtained with the addition of tartaric acid, in which the amount of impurity dropped to 3.3 wt%. Finally, the size and morphology of B4C particles and carbon impurities were observed and compared using a scanning electron microscope.
Sosyo-Psikolojik Ve Dinî Açıdan Nefret Duygusu Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: İrk Esra
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırmada, ilgili literatür çerçevesinde, sosyo-psikolojik ve dinî açıdan nefret duygusu üzerine bir değerlendirilme yapılmıştır. Bu sayede konuyla ilgili yerli alan yazındaki teorik boşluğun giderilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Zira öfke, tiksinme, şiddet gibi duygularla nitelendirilen nefret duygusu, nesneye karşı yoğun bir hoşnutsuzluğu ihtiva etmekte ve nesneyi olumsuzlamaya veya ona zarar vermeye yönelik saldırgan nitelik taşıyan davranış kalıplarına yol açmaktadır. Yıkıcı doğası nedeniyle psikolojik, sosyal ve dinî hayatın bütünlüğüne yönelik tahrip edici bir rol üstlenmektedir. Dolayısıyla nefret duygusunu doğru okumak ve anlamak oldukça önem arz etmektedir. Buradan hareketle bu makalede psikolojik ve dinî perspektiften nefretin kavramsal yapısı incelenmiş, nefretin diğer duygularla olan ilişkisi farklılaşan ve kesişen yönleriyle ele alınmış ve nefrete yol açan durumlar üzerinde durulmuştur. Ayrıca nefretin, ruh sağlığı üzerindeki etkileri ve nefretle başa çıkma yolları hakkında bilgi verilmiştir.
XVI. Yüzyılda İştip Kazasının Nüfusu ve Etnik Yapısı
Authors: Raşidoğlu Bilal
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmada, XIV. yüzyılın son çeyreğinde Osmanlı İmparatorluğu tarafından fethedilerek, XX. yüzyılın başlarına kadar yaklaşık 5-6 asır boyunca Osmanlı sınırları içerisinde kalan İştip kazasının genel olarak XVI. yüzyıldaki nüfusu ve etnik yapısı ele alınmış, ardından kısaca şehrin XIX ve XX. yüzyıldaki nüfusuyla ilgili bilgiler verildikten sonra göç konusuna değinilmiştir. Eski bir kaza merkezi olan İştip’in tarihi milattan önce 3. asra kadar uzanmaktadır. Osmanlı’dan önce şehir; Samuil Krallığı, Doğu Roma İmparatorluğu, Bulgar Devleti ve Sırp Krallığı gibi ülkelerin hâkimiyetinde kalmıştır. Tarihi süreçte nüfusu ve demografik yapısı birçok kez değişime uğrayarak günümüze ulaşmıştır. Osmanlı döneminde hâkimiyet Türklerin elinde iken, günümüzde Ortodoks Makedonların elindedir. XIX. yüzyılda Osmanlı İmparatorluğu coğrafyasında Üsküp sancağına bağlı önemli bir yerleşim merkezi olan İştip, günümüzde Kuzey Makedonya sınırları içerisinde yer almaktadır. Ekrem Hakkı Ayverdi’nin “Tekkeler ve Zaviyeler Şehri” diye andığı şehirde günümüzde mevcut az sayıdaki Osmanlı eseri adeta Devlet-i Âliyye’yi temsil etmekte, şehir merkezinde bir hayli azalan Türk varlığı mümkün olduğunca Osmanlı mirası tarihi eserlere sahip çıkmaya çalışmaktadır.
Basitlik İlkesinin Düşünce Üzerindeki Etki Potansiyeli (Doğalcılık, Protestanlık Ve Selefî(ci)lik Bağlamında)
Authors: Bayındır Ahmet
Published: October 2023

Mantık ve epistemolojide kullanıldığında doğru sonucu elde etme hususunda kolaylık sağlayan "basitlik ilkesi"; dini düşünceler söz konusu olduğunda, bu ilkenin burada da işletilmesinin ne kadar yerinde olduğu konusu tartışmaya açık gibi görünüyor. Basitlik ilkesinin dini düşünce ve inancın temellendirilmesi hususunda kullanılması; bir anlamda metnin veya dini fenomenlerin niteliksel olarak değil niceliksel olarak ele alınması demektir. Basitlik ilkesinin işleme alınmasındaki amaç; önermeyi kısa yoldan sonuca götürmek veya olguyu doğru tespit etmek için makul ilk seçeneği tercih etmek ve gereksiz şeyleri ortadan kaldırmaktır. Bu çalışmada basitlik ilkesinin düşünce evrenindeki yerini tespit ettikten sonra genel geçer bir ilke gibi görülmesinin mahsurlarını (özellikle Doğalcılık, Protestanlık ve Selefîci düşünce bağlamında) ele almaya çalışacağız. Mantıksal açıdan gereksiz şeylerden kurtulmak, varlıktaki çeşitliliği ve çokluğu da anlamlandırmayı gerektirir. Basitlik ilkesi nötr bir ilke olmakla birlikte, bu ilkenin dini düşünceler açısından son derece önemli olan; nedensellik, usul, bağlam, hikmet, vb. safhaların elenmesi sonucuna götürebilecek bir potansiyeli taşıdığını düşünmekteyiz.
STAVOVI UČITELJA I NASTAVNIKA PREMA DECI KOJA MUCAJU
Authors: Radonjić Jelena , Milankov Vesela , Kerkez Jelena
Published: October 2023

Poremećaj fluentnosti govora po tipu mucanja odražava se širokim spektrom različitih simptoma. Kada je prisutan kod dece, afektiran je mnogobrojnim psihološkim i sociološkim faktorima koji posledično utiču i na ponašanje samog deteta. Cilj rada bio je da se ispitaju stavovi učitelja i nastavnika prema deci koja mucaju. U razmatranje su uzete godine radnog staža, subjektivna ocena sopstvenih komunikacionih veština, zadovoljstvo poslom i ostvarenost u roditeljskoj ulozi, uz pravljanje komparacije između stavova učitelja i nastavnika. Istraživanje je sprovedeno u jednoj osnovnoj školi u Novom Sadu, u tri osnovne škole u Senti, a upitnik je distribuiran i na društvenim mrežama u vidu onlajn Google upitnika. Uzorak je obuhvatio 202 ispitanika. Utvrđeno je da ne postoje razlike u stavovima između učitelja i nastavnika prema deci koja mucaju, kao i da broj godina radnog staža i ostvarenost u roditeljskoj ulozi ne utiču na stavove prema njima. Zadovoljstvo poslom i sopstvenim komunikacionim veštinama pokazali su se kao statistički značajni u pogledu formiranja stavova. Ponašanja učitelja i nastavnika imaju uticaj na način na koji deca doživljavaju sebe. Zbog toga je bitno naglasiti važnost profesionalne uloge koju obavljaju, kao i potencijalnu mogućnosti da svojim reakcijama utiču na samopoštovanje i samopouzdanje dece koja imaju disfluentan govor.
LIČNA PROFESIONALNA PARADIGMA I SLIKA O DECI IZ OSETLJIVIH GRUPA
Authors: Velišek-Braško Otilia , Simić Ljiljana
Published: October 2023

Rad se bavi inkluzivnim vaspitanjem i obrazovanjem koje podrazumeva kvalitetno obrazovanje za sve decu, uključujući decu iz osetljivih grupa. Deca iz osetljivih grupa su ona deca kojoj je potrebna dodatna podrška u vaspitanju i obrazovanju;  deca koja imaju različite oblike invaliditeta, teškoće u učenju, govorne, emocionalne i senzorne smetnje,  i deca iz socijalno nestimulativne sredine. Inkluzija je proces koji omogućava jednak pristup resursima, razvoju potencijala i učešću u društvu svakom pojedincu. Ovim radom ukazuje se na važnost razumevanja inkluzivnog obrazovanja, ne samo za decu sa smetnjama u razvoju već i za decu iz drugih osetljivih grupa, kako bi se prevazišle prepreke i razvila tolerantna sredina. U tekstu se analizira promena obrazovne paradigme usled inkluzivnog obrazovanja, naglašavajući značaj personalne profesionalne paradigme vaspitača. Paradigme obuhvataju uverenja, identitet, kompetencije i ponašanje vaspitača. Kompetencije vaspitača za inkluzivno obrazovanje uključuju razumevanje, saradnju, prilagođavanje i razvoj specifičnih veština. Ističe se da personalna paradigma i kompetencije vaspitača treba da podržavaju inkluzivni pristup, uz verovanje da svako dete može da uči i razvija se. U okviru ovog rada sprovedeno je istraživanje među budućim vaspitačima, kako bi se analizirala njihova uverenja o deci iz osetljivih grupa. Rezultati istraživanja pokazuju različite aspekte uverenja o deci sa oštećenjima vida i sluha, poremećajima govora i upotrebe jezika, intelekrualnim teškoćama, fizičkim invaliditetom, poremećajima ponašanja i ADHD-om. Odgovori ukazuju na postojanje različitih asocijacija, kao i razumevanja i strategija za rad sa ovom decom. U zaključku se naglašava značaj promene paradigme, kompetencija vaspitača i njihovih uverenja kako bi se postigao inkluzivan pristup vaspitanju i obrazovanju.
Aftöz stomatit, faranjit ve adenit ile seyreden periyodik ateş (PFAPA) ile takipli hastaların klinik izlem ve tedavi yanıtları
Authors: BAYRAK Yunus Emre , ŞAHİN Nihal , SÖNMEZ Hafize Emine
Published: October 2023

Amaç: Çocuk romatoloji polikliniğine aftöz stomatit, faranjit ve adenit ile seyreden periyodik ateş (PFAPA) tanısı ile izlenen hastaların klinik ve tedavi yanıtlarının değerlendirmesini amaçladık.

Yöntem: Ağustos 2020-Ağustos 2022 arasında PFAPA tanısı alan olguların klinik özellikleri, laboratuvar verileri ve tedavi yanıtları geriye dönük olarak incelendi.

Sonuçlar: Çalışmaya 109 hasta dahil edildi. Hastaların 41’i (%37,6) kız, 68’i (%62,4) ise erkekti. Hastaların ortanca yaşı46 (17-165)aydı. Ateşten sonra görülen en sık klinik bulgular sırasıyla; farenjit(%76,1), kript(%61,5), oral aft(%46,8) ve karın ağrısıydı (%38,5). Altmış beş hasta (%59,6) atak esnasında steroid (1 mg/kg/doz) ile tedavi edildi ve 52’sinin (%80) atağı steroid ile sonlandı. Ancak 9 (%13,8) hasta steroid sonrasında atak sıklığında artış olduğunu bildirdi. Kırk bir (%37,6) hastaya kolşisin verildi. Hastaların yaklaşık yarısı (%53.6) kolşisin ile atak sıklığının azaldığını söyledi. Sekiz hastaya tonsilektomi yapıldı. Tonsilektomi sonrasında tüm hastalar ataklarının sonlandığını veya belirgin azaldığını bildirdi. Kolşisin yanıtı olan hastaların hepsinde MEFV gen analizlerinde mutasyon saptandı.

Tartışma:En sık görülen periyodik ateş sendromu olması nedeni ile klinik pratikte çocuk hekimlerinin sık sık karşısına çıkan bir tablodur. Referans merkez olarak görev alan kliniğimizdeki tecrübeler bu hastalarla günlük pratiğinde uğraşan çocuk hekimlerine bir yol haritası çizebilir.
Vaccination Status of Employees at Trakya University Health Center for Medical Research & Practice (Hospital) and Edirne Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital with Vaccines Recommended for Health Workers
Authors: DAVARCI Pınar Zehra , EKUKLU Galip , ÖZDER TAŞ Fulya , BOLAÇ Elif , ÇELİKKALP Ülfiye , YORULMAZ Faruk
Published: October 2023

Aim: Healthcare workers are exposed to vaccine-preventable disease agents due to their contact with patients and their infectious agents. The aim of this study is to determine the status of vaccination of physicians, nurses, midwives, health officers, laboratory workers and health technicians working Trakya University Health Center for Medical Research Practice (Hospital) and Edirne Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital with the vaccines recommended for healthcare workers.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted with healthcare professionals working in Trakya University Health Center for Medical Research Practice (Hospital) and Edirne Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital.

Results: A total of 293 questionnaires were analyzed. 37.2% of health workers stated that they did not have at least one vaccine among the vaccines recommended by the Ministry of Health. Vaccination rates of the participants are as follows: 84.7% Hepatitis B, 78.2% Td, 69.4% Measles-Rubella-Mumps (MMR), 68.1% Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DBT), 35.3% Chickenpox, 29.8% Hepatitis A and 10.6% of Meningococcal vaccine. When participants were asked about their lifetime influenza vaccination status, the results showed that 48.8% had never received it, 21.6% had received it once, 26.1% had received it multiple times, and 3.4% received it annually.

Conclusion: The status of health workers to have the recommended vaccinations is lower than expected. Raising awareness of the importance of vaccination due to occupational risks and eliminating hesitations in influenza vaccination may help in improving vaccination rates.
ÇOCUK VE ERGEN PSİKİYATRİ KLİNİĞİ'NE BAŞVURAN ERGENLERDE OKUL REDDİ SIKLIĞININ VE KLİNİK ÖZELLİKLERİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI: NATURALİSTİK BİR İZLEM ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: KARDAŞ Burcu , TOPRAK Dilek , KARDAŞ Ömer , ÇİMEN İrem Damla
Published: October 2023

Amaç: Ergenlerde okul reddi çocukluk dönemine göre daha az araştırılmış bir konudur. Bu araştırmada bir yıl için de polikliniğimize okul reddi şikâyeti ile başvurmuş ergenlerin merkezimizdeki sıklığı, klinik özellikleri ve tedavi özelliklerinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır.

Yöntem: Kasım 2021-Ekim 2022 tarihleri arasında polikliniğimize başvuran 12-17 yaş aralığındaki 3448 ergen taranmış, okul reddi saptanan 45 olgu prospektif olarak değerlendirilmiştir. İlk görüşmede ve tedavisinin 6. ayında Beck Depresyon Ölçeği (BDÖ) ve Durumluk-Süreklilik Kaygı Envanteri (DSKE) uygulanmış olup, Okul Reddi Değerlendirme Ölçeği (ORDÖ)-Çocuk formu ilk muayene sırasında verilmiştir. Komorbid psikopatolojiler Okul Çağı Çocukları için Duygulanım Bozuklukları ve Şizofreni Görüşme Çizelgesi-Şimdi ve Yaşam Boyu Şekli (K-SADS)” ile taranmıştır.

Bulgular: Çalışmamızın sonucunda; kliniğimizde bir yıl içinde 12-17 yaş aralığındaki ergenler için okul reddi sıklığı %1,3 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Okul reddi olan ergenler cinsiyetler açısından karşılaştırıldığında; kızlarda daha çok lise düzeyinde okul reddi olduğu, daha fazla depresif bozukluk ve kendine zarar verme davranışı tanılarına sahip oldukları, antipsikotik ve risperidon kullanımlarının daha fazla olduğu saptanmıştır (p