bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Low-intensity inflammation as a manifestation of comorbidity and a factor in the unfavorable clinical course of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Authors: Vitt K. N. , Kuzheleva E. A. , Tukish O. V. , Soldatenko M. V. , Kondratiev M. Yu. , Ogurkova O. N. , Suslova T. E. , Garganeeva A. A.
Published: March 2024

Aim. To analyze the prognostic significance of clinical, anamnestic and paraclinical parameters in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and non-obstructive coronary artery disease.

Material and methods. The study included 54 patients. Cardiac and lung ultrasound was performed. In addition, the level of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), interleukin-1β, interleukin-18, growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), and cryopyrin was determined. The level of quality of life, anxiety and depression, and adherence to treatment were analyzed.

Results. The patients were divided into 2 following groups: group 1 (n=22) with an unfavorable course and group 2 (n=32) with a favorable disease course. Basic echocardiographic parameters, as well as the number of B-lines in lungs, were comparable in both groups. An unfavorable HFpEF course was associated with a longer history of hypertension — 17,5 [10;20] and 7 [5;15] years (p=0,03), smoking — 36,4 and 9,4% (p=0,035), impaired carbohydrate metabolism — 54,5 and 15,6% (p=0,003) and lower adherence to treatment (p=0,02). In group 1, GDF-15 levels were higher than in group 2 — 1841 [1237;3552] vs 1709,5 [1158;2492] pg/ml (p=0,026).

Conclusion. Low-intensity subclinical inflammation, the predisposing factors of which are smoking, impaired carbohydrate metabolism, and a long history of hypertension, is associated with higher GDF-15 values in patients with HFpEF and, along with low patient adherence to treatment, has an adverse effect on the clinical course of heart failure.
Difficulties in selecting antiarrhythmic therapy in a patient with left ventricular noncompaction and atrial septal defect: a case report
Authors: Skhirtladze M. R. , Losik E. A. , Bueverova E. L. , Cherenda A. S.
Published: March 2024

Introduction. Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a rare heterogeneous pathology characterized by a two-layered structure with a predominance of non-compact layer in the form of multiple trabeculations and pockets between them, communicating with the left ventricular cavity. One of the rare LVNC phenotypes is a combination with congenital heart defects, including atrial septal defect (ASD).

Brief description. The article presents a case report describing the difficulties of selecting antiarrhythmic therapy in a patient with LVNC and ASD, complicated by arrhythmias due to heart failure. The diagnosis of LVNC was confirmed by the Petersen criterion using magnetic resonance imaging.

Discussion. Cardiac arrhythmias in patients with LVNC and congenital heart defects, as a result of both anatomical and hemodynamic causes of electrical heart instability, constitute a danger of thromboembolism and sudden cardiac death, and also contribute to heart failure progression. The case is of interest due to the rare combination of LVNC and ASD, complicated by frequent episodes atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions in the form of parasystoles, as well as difficulties in selecting antiarrhythmic therapy. Pulmonary vein cryoballoon ablation eliminated the source of atrial fibrillation. Ventricular ectopic activity was stopped using the anticonvulsant drug carbamazepine.
Prognostic value of blood pressure in the acute period of hemispheric ischemic stroke
Authors: Gusev E. I. , Drapkina O. M. , Martynov M. Yu. , Glukhareva A. P. , Yutskova E. V.
Published: March 2024

Aim. To study changes in blood pressure (BP) in patients with acute hemispheric ischemic stroke (AIS), to correlate BP in patients with AIS with BP in patients with chronic brain ischemia, and to study the association of various BP indices with stroke severity and recovery.

Material and methods. We included 235 patients with hemispheric AIS (age 64±11 years; women, 41,3%). BP was assessed 6 times as follows: by patient’s self-measurement during the month before the stroke onset, in the ambulance, in the admission department, in the intensive care unit using 24-hour blood pressure monitoring (BPM), in the neurologic department (BPM), and 90 days after stroke. In patients with chronic cerebral ischemia (178 patients, age 62±13 years, 46,1% women), BP was assessed 3 times: by patient’s self-measurement during the month before hospitalization, in the admission department, and in the neurologic department (BPM).

Results. Patients with AIS within the month before stroke had higher systolic and pulse pressure than patients with chronic cerebral ischemia. During the acute stroke period, patients with AIS despite reaching target systolic and diastolic BP had significantly increased variability of systolic and diastolic BP compared to patients with chronic brain ischemia. Systolic BP ≥160 mm Hg recorded consecutively in ambulance, in admission department, and in intensive care unit, as well as pulse pressure ≥60 mm Hg, and systolic BP variability ≥18 mm Hg recorded on day 1-2 and day 9-10, positively correlated with National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (r≥0,37, p≤0,0017) on day 10 and with modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score (r≥0,29, p≤0,006) on day 90.

Conclusion. Patients with hemispheric AIS had significantly higher systolic BP and pulse pressure within the month before stroke. During the first 10 days of AIS persistent increase in systolic, diastolic, and pulse pressure, and BP variability was associated with more severe stroke and less favorable outcome. These results should be taken into account when administering antihypertensive treatment.
Clinical effects of training programs in cardiac rehabilitation. Experience from different countries
Authors: Aronov D. M. , Bubnova M. G.
Published: March 2024

The review discusses studies on clinical effects of exercise in patients after acute myocardial infarction and cardiovascular surgical interventions. Evidence of the high clinical effectiveness of training as an important component of cardiac rehabilitation programs is presented. The review presents the results of clinical studies on cardiac rehabilitation conducted in different countries.
MULTIDIMENSIONAL INVESTIGATION OF THERMAL BEHAVIOR OF HIGH-POWER ELECTRIC VEHICLE MOTOR DURING ON-ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS THROUGH ELECTROMAGNETIC, THERMAL, AND DRIVE CYCLE ANALYSIS
Authors: Chauhan Vikash Kumar Singh , Koorata Poornesh Kumar
Published: April 2024

This study addresses the critical need to understand the thermal behavior of electric motors in real-world driving conditions, which is crucial for the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and for achieving sustainable energy goals. The real-world driving conditions include acceleration and deceleration, resulting in speed variations, and existing research often limits its scope to constant speed conditions, potentially providing misleading results. As existing research predominantly confines itself to constant speed conditions, our study fills this gap by investigating temperature variations during on-road driving scenarios, utilizing the SAE J227 drive cycle as a benchmark. Based on recent studies, we consider the design parameters of an appropriate EV motor and subject the developed model to thermal and fluid flow analyses. The impact of confinement on motor temperature rise is also explored for potential temperature reduction, contributing up to 4 percent temperature reduction. The drive cycle-based study indicated that running the motor at a constant speed yields a considerably lower temperature rise (ΔT < 74°C) than actual driving conditions. In contrast, temperatures in actual driving scenarios could exceed 136°C within similar durations. This study looks into the actual heating challenges faced by electric motors used in EVs by integrating analyses from electrical, thermal, and transportation engineering.
Exploring the micro-to-macro response of granular soils with real particle shapes by way of μCT-aided DEM analyses
Authors: Li Yang , Otsubo Masahide , Angelidakis Vasileios , Kuwano Reiko , Nadimi Sadegh
Published: March 2024

This contribution provides high-fidelity images of real granular materials with the aid of X-ray micro-computed tomography (μCT), and employs a multi-sphere representation to reconstruct non-spherical particles. Through discrete-element method (DEM) simulations of granular samples composed of these non-spherical clumps, the effect of particle shape on the macroscopic mechanical response and microscopic soil fabric evolution is examined for soil assemblies under triaxial compression. Simulation results indicate that materials with more irregular particles tend to show higher shear resistance in both peak and critical states, while exhibiting higher void ratio under isotropic loading conditions and in the critical state. The proposed critical state parameters for describing the sensitivity of the mean coordination number to confining pressures are larger as particles become more irregular. At a microscopic level of observation, directional and scalar parameters of particle contacts are sensitive to predefined particle shapes. More irregular materials appear to exhibit higher fabric anisotropy with respect to particle orientation in the critical state, while the branch vector is affected by both contact modes and particle shape. The critical stress ratio from the simulation results is validated by comparing with experimental results, and further found to be linearly linked to the shape-weighted fabric anisotropy indices.
Vibro stone column ground improvement practice in the United Kingdom
Authors: Serridge Colin J.
Published: March 2024

Vibro stone column (VSC) techniques have been applied in the United Kingdom (UK) since the late 1950s–early 1960s, where they are one of the most commonly adopted ground improvement techniques. While there have been significant advances in VSC equipment development and also in the monitoring of the installation process for the VSC technique over the past 50 years, the design of VSCs remains largely empirical and has changed very little since the 1970s. Publication of well-documented case histories and of instrumented field trials has also been limited over the past 25 years in the UK, in a VSC ground improvement market which is predominantly commerce driven, based on the cheapest price. This has inherent implications for further advancement of design and innovation through funded full-scale field-based research. Current state-of-the-art of VSCs in UK ground improvement is reviewed in the above context, together with comments on future challenges.
Treinamento Resistido Manual: revisão da literatura
Authors: Paula Marckson da Silva
Published: March 2024

O presente estudo tem como objetivo verificar as aplicações práticas do Treinamento Resistido Manual (TRM). Para isso, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica integrativa, onde houve uma busca pelos portais de periódicos: CAPES, PUBMED, Scielo Brasil, LILACS, Google Acadêmico. Ao todo, foram encontrados 66 resultados, porém, após refinamento, 11 artigos foram selecionados. Conclui-se que, o TRM tem sido eficiente quando aplicado a vários grupos, sejam: idosos, adultos, adolescentes, crianças e atletas.
Alternative materials in civil construction: a comparison between the use of conventional and recyclable materials, bricks and concrete for sustainable constructions
Authors: Marques Maurício Dias , Quatroque Vitor Hugo Santana da Silva , Simões Rebeca Delatore , Braga Junior Sérgio Silva
Published: March 2024

Civil construction causes environmental impact, as it consumes natural resources and generates a large amount of solid waste, raising concerns about the survival of future populations. Therefore, there has been a search for sustainable materials, to add non-conventional materials to the mass that forms bricks, blocks, pavements or make up walls in mud constructions, saving cement, sand, lime and stone. This work aims to present the aggregates that have already been experimented, tested, and that can compose the raw material with less disastrous results to the environment. A review was made in the literature, where articles, monographs, dissertations that address the subject were found. From them, a collection of the viability, opportunity and positivity of the use of aggregates was made, bringing a comparative result. The research can be useful as a basic element to guide those who intend to apply such materials, as well as to trigger and subsidize new studies, with new tests and experiments, both of these materials presented, and others that may still arise.
Mediation of Socioenvironmental Conflict in Macrodrainage Works: The Experience of the Municipal Government of Guarujá, São Paulo State, Brazil
Authors: Teixeira Aniria Jose da Fonseca , Ribeiro Andreza Portella , Silva Leonardo Ferreira da
Published: March 2024

Urban growth has been correlated with substantial changes in land use, triggering socio-environmental conflicts. In Brazil, the lack of a tradition in mediating socio-environmental conflicts is evident through numerous lawsuits that often take years to reach a resolution. This study emphasized the actions taken by the Municipal Government of Guarujá (PMG) in 2022 as a tool for resolving socio-environmental conflicts without resorting to litigation. The research focused on the specific case of a macro-drainage project in the Santo Antônio neighborhood, which involved the relocation of 29 families from their homes with equivalent compensation guided by a Terms of Conduct Adjustment (TAC). This qualitative study was grounded in document analysis, a systematic literature review, and interviews with stakeholders. The study aimed to analyze how mediation techniques could contribute to resolving socio-environmental conflicts between public infrastructure projects and the local population. The research findings indicated that the PMG's initiatives were essential in creating a mediation space where, through dialogue, officials involved in the relocation process addressed the families' concerns, even amending clauses within the Comparative Data Market Method for Urban Areas, used for compensation payments, in accordance with legal instruments. This initiative led all the families involved to adhere to the negotiated terms, avoiding litigation and facilitating the project's realization.
Palma Farm: characteristics of a Latvian community in the hinterland of São Paulo
Authors: Benincasa Vladimir , Rosada Mateus , Bortolucci Maria Angela Pereira de Castro e Silva , Magalhães Kelly Cristina
Published: March 2024

This text discusses the architecture and daily life of Palma Farm, established from 1923 by Latvian immigrants in the district of Varpa, Tupã (SP), emphasizing the importance of both work and life pattern based on mutual aid, rooted in primitive Christianity, and propagated by the Baptist Church, shaping the overall structure. The farm was distinct from the rural environment of São Paulo at that time, dominated by coffee farming and Catholicism. The buildings were communal and constructed, wholly or partially, from wood. After a period of decline, remains of the structures, documentation, and movable assets are been restored and opened for visitation as part of Tupã's tourist itinerary. Towards documenting and analyzing its architecture and way of life, this research involves photographic and metric surveys of the remaining buildings, interviews with individuals connected to the place, and analyses primary documents and related literature, with a focus on authors such as Milia Tupes, Osvaldo Ronis, and Henrique Manoel da Silva.
Silk Fibroin Nanoparticles (SFNs) for nanoencapsulation of bioactive molecules
Authors: Kheiria Hcini
Published: April 2024

Silk Fibroin Nanoparticles (SFNs) have become a reliable and effective biomaterial for nanoencapsulation in several fields such as food, biocosmetics, and medical products due to their physicochemical characteristics. Recently, it has also been developed for application in biomaterials and regenerative medicine, also for cellular nanoencapsulation, and drug delivery systems. Silk fibroin is a natural biomaterial relatively not expensive, biocompatible, eco-friendly, and non-toxic FDA-approved protein derived from the Bombyx mori silkworm cocoon. Fibroin has recently been investigated in the drug field carrier for controlled release. Their application has also become widespread in regenerating therapy as a support for regenerating tissues, as well as in nanomedicine. Furthermore, SFNs have been studied as a carrier for single bioactive molecules such as resveratrol, quercetin, or curcumin for volatile compounds, and for vegetal oils in the form of emulsions. The nanoencapsulation of bioactive compounds in a biopolymer of silk fibroin can be efficiently protected from harmful environmental agents like light, oxygen, or water. The present review reveals that silk fibroin nanoparticles constitute a useful biomaterial to protect, stabilize, and deliver bioactive components. This is a promising combination in safety food, biocosmetic products, nanomedicine, and healthcare.
INTERNET AND SMARTPHONES IN THE LIVES OF SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENTS
Authors: KIRTEPE Selçuk
Published: March 2024

Aim: This study aims to examine the internet usage habits of secondary school students. Internet use of secondary school students, who are at the final stage of development to become an adult, has increased with the widespread use of smartphones. It is important in society analysis to identify the possible digital effects of smartphones and the reflections of their digital intensity. Method: Descriptive scanning model was used in the study. The data was obtained by survey technique based on the quantitative paradigm. The questionnaire was answered by secondary school students studying in the center of Tokat. Questions were formed to determine the demographic data of the participants and the purpose, process and results of internet use. Descriptive statistical analyses of the data were conducted with the SPSS 25 program. This study is limited to the data obtained by the survey application made to the secondary school students studying in the 2nd semester of the 2020-2021 academic year in the city center of Tokat. Results: As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the purpose of internet usage was mostly downloading music and game files, then using social networks, playing games and shopping online. Participants mostly stated that they can keep control while using the internet and prefer to spend time with friends over surfing the internet. A small number of participants preferred to hide what they were doing on the internet. Other screen activities are preferred to online gaming. The rates of spending their extracurricular time on the Internet and sharing what they do on the Internet with their friends were low. It was understood that the participants had the ability to use the internet securely, but their academic success was negatively affected by the use of the internet. It has been stated that being disturbed during internet use does not lead to hurtful behavior, the internet is the cause of insomnia and internet game characters are not taken as an example. The vast majority of the participants think that the benefits of the internet are more. Conclusion: The internet, which is used for entertainment and spending time, has created a virtual life and relationships. Individuals show an effort to benefit from the internet by blending virtual life with real life.
COMPARING HEALTH EXPENDITURES BY YEARS AND ANALYZING THE FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH EXPENDITURES
Authors: ABAY Perihan
Published: March 2024

Aim: Health expenditures are an important indicator that affects the financial sustainability of a country's health system and the public's access to health services. The aim of this study is to analyze the change in health expenditures over the years and to examine the factors affecting this change. Health expenditures include the total costs of health service delivery and are generally composed of public expenditures, private sector investments and private expenditures of individuals. Comparing these expenditures over the years allows us to understand the trends and developments in the health sector. An analysis of health expenditures over the years usually shows an increasing trend. There are several main factors for this increase. First, the aging of the population and the prevalence of chronic diseases have increased the demand for health services. Second, the rapid development of medical technology and the rising costs of treatments have increased health expenditures. Third, as the quality and diversity of health services have increased, the desire to access more services has also increased expenditures. Method: Panel data is used in this study. The data made suitable for analysis were analyzed using Ramsey-Reset test and Jarque-Bera normality tests. Conclusion: The change in health expenditures over the years is seen as an important indicator reflecting the dynamics of the health system and social needs. Demographic changes, development of medical technology, economic situation and health policies are behind the increasing trend in expenditures. Understanding these factors will positively affect the management of health expenditures. This system will lead the way in determining the road maps to be followed for policy makers in the creation of sustainable health systems.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE RISK AND HEDGING INSTRUMENTS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Authors: PELİT İrem
Published: March 2024

Aim: The aim of this article is to examine the exchange rate risk in international trade and the methods of hedging this risk in detail. Currency risk is when companies are faced with uncertainties arising from fluctuations in exchange rates, which can severely affect companies' operations, profitability and cash flow. The article aims to contribute to the development of effective strategies for companies against exchange rate risk. Method: This article is based on a basic and applied literature review on exchange rate risk and hedging instruments. Academic resources, research articles, and current financial literature have been used to compile information and data on exchange rate risk management. The advantages and disadvantages of prevention tools are discussed based on the analysis of the studies in the literature. Results: The results presented in the article confirm that exchange rate risk is an important risk factor for companies doing business in international trade. Currency fluctuations can affect the profitability of companies, adversely affect their cash flows and threaten their financial stability. However, when correct and effective hedging strategies are used, companies can manage this risk and minimize its negative effects and become more financially secure. Conclusion: The article highlights the importance for companies of managing exchange rate risk in international trade. Derivative products, which are hedging instruments that companies can use against exchange rate risk, have an important role in risk management. By properly assessing exchange rate risk and implementing appropriate hedging strategies, companies can create a more stable international trading environment and achieve long-term success.
ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH FROM A FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE: THE CASE OF TURKIC STATES
Authors: YÜZBAŞIOĞLU Nuray
Published: March 2024

Aim: This study aims to examine the economic growth processes and the role of foreign direct investments in economic development in Turkic states located in the Central Asia and Caucasus region, such as Turkey, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Method: Annual data for the period 2003-2022 were analyzed using the panel data method, focusing on the variables of GDP and FDI. Model selection was conducted using the Limited F-Test, Likelihood Ratio Test, and the Hausman Test. Issues such as changing variances, autocorrelation, and inter-unit correlation were addressed during the analysis. The model was estimated with robust standard errors. Results: The analysis revealed that FDI has a positive and significant impact on economic growth. Additionally, the analysis showed that the GDP of Kazakhstan and Turkey is higher than that of other countries in the region. Conclusion: It is evident that Kazakhstan and Turkey stand out as economically dominant countries in the region, possessing stronger economies compared to others. These two countries have more successful economic growth and investment attraction policies compared to the rest. This study is important in understanding the economic growth processes of Turkic states in the Central Asia and Caucasus region and highlighting the role of foreign direct investments in economic development. The findings can provide guidance for the formulation of economic policies and the development of strategies to attract investments in these countries. Therefore, it is considered that similar analyses for other countries and increased regional cooperation and investments could be based on these findings.
AN INVESTIGATION OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS' SELF-EFFICACY LEVELS RELATED TO VALUES EDUCATION
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Ali Murat , DAĞSEVER Ayşe , TANRIKULU Fulya , YILDIRIM Medine , ÇOPUR Mehmet Ali , EL Ömer Osman , KÜTÜK Salih
Published: March 2024

Aim: This study aims to examine the self-efficacy levels of classroom teachers about values education. Method: This study was conducted with the survey model, one of the quantitative research methods. The population of the study consists of classroom teachers in Mersin province in the 2023-2024 academic year. According to the data announced by Mersin Governorate, 31,080 teachers constituted the population of the study in June 2023. It was stated that it is generalisable if 370 samples can be reached from the whole universe, taking into account the margin of error at a certain level. In this direction, the participants of the study were selected by convenient/accidental sampling technique. This sampling technique provides convenience to researchers in terms of time, material and labour force in large universes. Of the teachers participating in the study, 205 were women and 203 were men. In the study, the Values Education Self-Efficacy Scale of Classroom Teachers developed by Bayat and Yazar (2022) was used to determine the self-efficacy levels of classroom teachers regarding values education. The data collected with the participation of the teachers were transferred to SPSS 24.0 package programme and analysed. Results: According to the findings, no significant difference was found in terms of gender and educational status variables in any sub-dimension of the scale and in total. In addition, significant differences were found in the sub-dimensions of teacher behaviours and cooperation. In the sub-dimension of teacher behaviours, the scores of teachers with a seniority of 10-20 years and teachers with a seniority of 20 years or more differed significantly from those of teachers with a seniority of 0-5 years. Conclusion: According to the findings, the sub-dimensions of the scale and the total score do not show a significant difference according to gender. For this reason, it can be interpreted that gender variable is not effective on classroom teachers' values education self-efficacy. On the other hand, it can be interpreted that the self-efficacy of the classroom teachers participating in the study towards values education is at a high level with a mean score of 137,60.
REACTIVE STRENGTH INDEX IN SPORT
Authors: EGESOY Halit
Published: March 2024

Aim: This study aims to examine the effect of reactive strength index in sport. Athletes have different muscle activation at different intensities and durations while performing. One of these actions is the stretch-shortening cycle. Tension-shortening cycle (TSC) is an important component of the ability to produce force in minimum time. However, TSC, functionality is evaluated with the concept of reactive strength index (RSI). RSI is defined as the athlete's ability to switch from eccentric muscle contraction to concentric contraction in a sudden manner. Method: This study is a systematic review to examine the effect of reactive strength index in sports. For this study, 'Optimal Jump Height', 'Ground Stay Time', 'Reactive Strength Index' and 'Sport' were determined as keywords. Then, the related keywords were searched in PubMed, EBSCOhost, Web of Science, Google Scholar databases and analysed using document analysis method. Results: When the literature on the subject is analysed, it has shown that RKI has a strong relationship with both change of direction speed and acceleration speed. In addition, it was determined that there were strong relationships between reactive strength and offensive and defensive agility in Australian football players. Conclusion: The RKI test is a measure of strength and an indicator of the development of strength. In addition, this test is a practical way to assess the quality of athletes' training and can be used to monitor, evaluate and reduce the athlete's risk of injury.
THE IMPACT OF UNEMPLOYMENT AND INFLATION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN TUKEY
Authors: AYTAÇ Ayhan , KORKMAZ Murat , YÜCEL Ali Serdar
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The impact of unemployment and inflation on economic growth in Turkey is considered as an important issue in the economic literature on Turkey. Unemployment and inflation are factors that directly affect economic stability and the welfare of citizens. In this context, it is critical to understand and interpret the effects of unemployment and inflation rates on economic growth and to formulate and implement economic policies in line with the realities. Analyzing Turkey's unemployment and inflation dynamics is a very important issue in this sense. In addition, this concept and data play an important role in providing guidance for policymakers in evaluating economic performance and implementing new economic policies. When today's Turkish economy is evaluated in general terms, it reveals the reality of Turkey, which has suffered serious losses in the last five years, a decrease in purchasing power, an increase in the prices of goods and services and an inflation rate of 150%. Objective: To investigate and determine the effects of unemployment and inflation on economic performance in Turkey within a specified period of time. To establish the relationship between unemployment and inflation on Real Gross Domestic Product in Turkey. Design, Methodology and Approach: The Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) technique was adopted with various diagnostic tests to determine how appropriate the data is for the analysis. The study uses only OLS and Diagnostics to perform the analysis and covers only the period from 1990 to 2021. Results: The result of the diagnostic test shows that the data for the analysis is stationary at level and there are 2 cointegration equations indicating that there is a long-run relationship between GDP, Unemployment and inflation. Conclusion: Unemployment and inflation are positively related to economic growth.
INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIGITAL GAME ADDICTION AND SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE LEVELS OF RECREATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS
Authors: İNCE Dilara , BAHADIR Ziya , KARAKUŞ Bayram
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between digital game addiction and mental intelligence levels of recreation department students and to contribute to the relevant literature. The research was conducted using descriptive scanning (survey) and relational scanning model in order to Decipher the relationship between digital game addictions and spiritual intelligence levels of the students of the department of recreation. The study group consists of 156 recreation department students. The Personal Information From, the Digital Game Addiction Scale (DGAS) and the Spiritual Intelligence Characteristics Scale (SICS) were applied as data collection tools. Descriptive statistical methods (percentage, frequency, average, standard deviation) were used in the analysis of the data in the research. Kurtosis and skewness values, Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk tests, Levene (equality of variances) test, T test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and correlation analysis were used to determine whether the data met the prerequisites of parametric tests. According to the results obtained; a significant difference was found in the sub-dimensions of DGAS and SICS in terms of gender, age, grade and general weighted grade point average variables. As a result of the correlation analysis, low level of positive directional relationship was found between the GAS and SICS sub-dimensions. As a result, we can say that it directly affects the spiritual intelligence levels of recreation department students with a high level of digital game addiction.
EXAMINING JUSTICE AND INEQUALITIES IN THE HEALTH SECTOR WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
Authors: GÖKÇAY Gönül , UĞURLU Ali , HUDAYKULYYEVA Arzuv , ÇEVİRME Ayşe
Published: March 2024

Aim: The social determinants of health are crucial for understanding the factors that influence social justice in healthcare. Besides medical care, factors such as housing, education, employment, and income disparities need to be considered for a healthy life. The aim of this review is to examine justice and inequalities in the healthcare sector within the context of public health nursing. Method: Literature search was conducted between December 01, 2023, and January 31, 2024, using the English translations of key terms such as "health sector," "justice," "inequalities," "public health nursing," or "health" and "social justice" and "inequities" in Google Scholar, Medline, Pubmed, and Sciencedirect search engines. Results: Justice in the healthcare sector is defined as the absence of systematic differences in health or its fundamental indicators among social groups with different levels of social advantage or disadvantage within a society. This implies equal access to healthcare services for every individual and the absence of unjust distribution of health opportunities, ensuring no barriers to health access. The focus should be on preserving the health of everyone in society, not just individuals. The goal of justice in the healthcare sector is to eliminate barriers preventing access to health resources and services for everyone as a whole. Data indicate numerous attitudes and reasons contributing to social justice inequalities in the healthcare sector. Conclusion: Public health nurses focus on addressing the social determinants of health and aim to eliminate health inequalities through leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, advocacy, education, and care roles. By actively contributing at these levels, public health nurses can strengthen the healthcare system and work towards a better future.
BRIDGING CULTURES: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF TRANSLATION ASSESSMENT
Authors: VURAL Haldun
Published: March 2024

The process that enables cultures to learn about one another is a different definition of translation. In addition to serving as a tool for communication, language also serves as a conduit for the cultural heritage of communities. This study aims to explore the role that translation evaluation methodologies play in the field of translation studies, as well as how they are defined and applied in relation to assessment concepts and criticism. The importance of language as a medium for cultural legacies is emphasized by this study, which investigates the mechanism by which civilizations can learn about one another via translation. Translating an expression from the source language into the target text as closely as possible is known as equivalency, and it is studied in a variety of contexts and historical periods. With an emphasis on the semantic domains of concepts for translation assessment, the study analyzes theoretical approaches that impact translation criticism and assessment. Assessments of the use, acceptability, and fulfillment of translations are made in relation to the intended audience as well as the translators themselves. Based on the need for efficient communication, the study emphasizes the fundamental role that assessment plays in translation. It indicates that theoretical translation expertise forms the basis of the quality assessment expression employed in the field. In addition to offering definitions and application insights into translation studies, the investigation explains the nuances of translation assessment methodologies. Theoretical techniques and principles of translation assessment are also indicated.
PRAKONSEPSI SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS MENGENAI ASPEK NATURE OF SCIENCE (NOS) PADA KONTEKS PELARUTAN SELULOSA MENGGUNAKAN CAIRAN IONIK
Authors: Camelia Al-Sefy Nada , Hernani Hernani , Mudzakir Ahmad
Published: March 2024

Literasi sains merupakan salah satu kompetensi yang harus dimiliki siswa sebagai tuntutan pasarabad-21. Dalam membangun kemampuan literasi sains siswa, hakikat sains (Nature of Science,NOS) hadir sebagai komponen penting utama yang dapat membantu siswa dalam mempelajarikonten sains yang dapat diajarkan melalui pembelajaran berbasis kontekstual. Penelitiankualitatif ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi terkait prakonsepsi siswa mengenai aspekNOS pada konteks pelarutan selulosa menggunakan cairan ionik sebagai dasar dalammengembangkan desain didaktis. Prakonsepsi siswa diperoleh melalui tes tertulis dan wawancaraklinis dengan melibatkan 15 siswa SMA kelas XI dari salah satu sekolah di Kabupaten BandungBarat. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian analisis konten, diperoleh hasil penelitian bahwasiswa memiliki pemahaman yang kurang baik pada konteks pelarutan selulosa menggunakancairan ionik. Siswa kesulitan dalam menjelaskan mekanisme pelarutan selulosa dan terdapatbeberapa miskonsepsi yang ditemukan. Berkaitan dengan pemahaman mengenai aspek NOS,siswa berada pada kategori Informed pada aspek tentatif, Transform pada aspek subjektivitas, sertaNaive pada aspek empiris, kreativitas dan imajinasi, serta sosial dan budaya. Hasil inimenunjukkan bahwa pada kebanyakan aspek NOS yang diteliti, siswa memiliki pandangan Naive,yang mana pandangan ini kurang baik karena tidak selaras dengan aspek NOS yang ditargetkanoleh ahli.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA SMA PADA PEMBELAJARAN POGIL UNTUK MATERI PENJERNIHAN AIR DENGAN KOAGULAN BAHAN ALAMI
Authors: Fedha Hapsari Mentari , Liliasari Liliasari , Dwiyanti Gebi
Published: March 2024

Penelitian tentang pembelajaran POGIL pada konsep penjernihan air menggunakan koagulanbahan alami ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan penguasaankonsep siswa SMA. Dalam penelitian ini, digunakan metode kuasi eksperimen dengan desainpenelitian one group pretest-posttest design. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada 30 orang siswa kelas XIIPA di salah satu SMAN Kabupaten Bandung Barat. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah RPPdan Lembar Kerja Siswa yang disusun berdasarkan model POGIL, evaluasinya berupa soalpilihan ganda beralasan sebanyak 11 butir soal. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan penggunaanmodel pembelajaran POGIL dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam keterampilanberpikir kritis dan penguasaan konsep siswa. Rata-rata keterlaksanaan model POGIL padaseluruh tahapan pembelajaran sebesar (75,46%) dengan kriteria hampir seluruh kegiatanterlaksana. Untuk peningkatan hasil belajar KBKr dari 30 peserta didik sebesar 86,67% padakriteria sedang dan 13,33 % pada kriteria tinggi. Rata- rata N-Gain pada peningkatanketerampilan berpikir kritis sebesar 0,525 dengan kriteria sedang. Keterampilan berpikir kritisyang mengalami peningkatan paling tinggi pada menganalisis argumen dengan sub-indikatormengidentifikasi alasan yang dikemukakan N-gain 0.750 dan pada mendefinisikan istilah danmempertimbangkannya dengan sub- indikator perhatian terhadap konteks 0.772, sedangkanpaling rendah pada menentukan tindakan pada sub-indikator menyeleksi kriteria untuk solusi0.280. Penguasaan konsep yang paling dikuasai adalah materi koagulasi (0,463) dan adsorpsi0.612, sedangkan yang kurang dikuasai materi flokulasi 0.329.
ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN MATERI KIMIA UNTUK SISWA SMK KOMPETENSI KEAHLIAN ANALISIS PENGUJIAN LABORATORIUM PADA MATA PELAJARAN ANALISIS MIKROBIOLOGI
Authors: Nurhayati Ika , Anwar Sjaeful , Musthapa Iqbal
Published: March 2024

Kimia sebagai mata pelajaran adaptif hendaknya dapat menunjang mata pelajaran kejuruan yangada di SMK kompetensi keahlian Analisis Pengujian Laboratorium (APL). Salah satu sumberpermasalahan yang terdapat di SMK adalah tidak tersedianya bahan ajar kimia yang berhubunganlangsung dengan materi kejuruan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisiskebutuhan materi kimia siswa SMK Kompetensi Keahlian APL pada mata pelajaran analisismikrobiologi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif evaluatif denganpendekatan kualitatif. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara terhadap guru kimia (C1) dan gurukejuruan APL (C2 dan C3) dan pengisian lembar review. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwamateri kimia yang dipelajari masih terlalu umum dan tidak terdapat kesesuaian dengan materikimia yang dibutuhkan untuk menunjang siswa dalam mempelajari mata pelajaran analisismikrobiologi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat beberapa materi kimiayang sesuai untuk menunjang mata pelajaran analisis mikrobiologi, yaitu meliputi sifat asam basapada zat warna, materi dan perubahannya, unsur, senyawa, dan campuran, konsentrasi larutan,persamaan reaksi kimia, dan indikator asam-basa.
UJI KELAYAKAN LKS MODEL PjBL BERORIENTASI STEM UNTUK MEMBANGUN KREATIVITAS SISWA PADA PENENTUAN TRAYEK pH INDIKATOR ALAMI BERBAHAN DAUN-DAUNAN
Authors: Lumban Gaol Lucia , Wahyu Wawan , Kusrijadi Ali
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh LKS model Project-based Learning (PjBL) berorientasi Science-Technology-Engineering-Art-Mathematics (STEAM) pada pembuatan dan penentuan trayek pH indikator asam basa berbahan daun-daunan dalam membangun kreativitas siswa. Partisipan penelitian ini melibatkan 20 orang siswa SMA kelas XI di salah satu SMA Negeri Bandung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif evaluatif dengan desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah design research. Instrument yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah lembar penilaian uji kelayakan eksternal (lembar penilaian jawaban LKS dan observasi aktivitas siswa). Hasil analisis uji kelayakan eksternal termasuk dalam kategori sangat baik dan layak digunakan.
PENGEMBANGAN TES DIAGNOSTIK MODEL MENTAL TIPE PREDICT-OBSERVEEXPLAIN (TDM-POE) PADA MATERI HUKUM LAJU REAKSI
Authors: Abiyyu Irfan Hanif , Widhiyanti Tuszie , Anwar Budiman
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan instrumen Tes Diagnostik Model mental tipePredict–Observe–Explain (TDM-POE) pada materi hukum laju reaksi. Metode yang digunakanadalah Research and Development (RD) yang dibatasi sampai tahap pengembangan produk awal.Instrumen yang digunakan berupa tabel kesesuaian indikator soal dengan kompetensi dasar,tabel kesesuaian soal dengan indikator soal dan kesesuaian jawaban dengan soal. Pengembangansoal-soal dilakukan berdasarkan pada indikator soal yang telah dilakukan analisis dan divalidasioleh validator, sedangkan pengembangan jawaban yang benar dilakukan mengacu pada kajianbeberapa buku teks General Chemistry. Hasil pengembangan instrumen tes diagnostik modelmental tipe POE dinyatakan valid dengan beberapa perbaikan berdasarkan saran yang diberikanoleh tiga panelis yang terdiri dari dua orang doktor bidang Pendidikan Kimia, dan satu orangdoktor bidang Kimia Fisika. Rancangan akhir TDM-POE-hukum laju reaksi terdiri dari 23 butirpertanyaan yang meliputi 7 butir soal tahap prediksi, 3 butir soal pada tahap observasi, dan 13butir soal pada tahap eksplanasi.
BAHAN AJAR KONTEKSTUAL MODEL ADDIE BERBASIS KEBUDAYAAN PROSES PENGOLAHAN RUMPUT LAUT (Sargassum sp.) MENJADI SENYAWA ALGINAT MELALUI METODE ASAM SULFAT
Authors: Astuti Najmia Fajri , Sumarna Omay , Sonjaya Yaya
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan bahan ajar kontekstual berbasis kebudayaan prosespengolahan rumput laut (Sargassum sp.) menjadi senyawa alginat melalui metode asam sulfatdengan menggunakan model penelitian pengembangan menggunakan ADDIE (Analyze, Design,Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Bahan ajar dibuat berdasarkan analisis konsep kimiapada proses pengolahan rumput laut (Sargassum sp.) menjadi senyawa alginat dengan modelpengembangan bahan ajar ADDIE. Konsep kimia pada proses pengolahan rumput laut(Sargassum sp.) menjadi senyawa alginat adalah pemisahan campuran, faktor-faktor yangmempengaruhi laju reaksi, kesetimbangan reaksi, hidrolisis, dan polisakarida. Bahan ajarkontekstual dengan konteks pengolahan rumput laut (Sargassum sp.) menjadi senyawa alginatmelalui jalur asam sulfat yang dikembangkan menggunakan model pengembangan bahan ajarADDIE memiliki beberapa karakteristik pembelajaran kontekstual yang dikemukakan olehJohnson, yaitu using authentic assesment,collaborating, critical and creative thinking, doing significantwork, serta collaborating. Hasil uji keterbacaan menunjukan bahwa hampir setengahnya bahan ajarini mudah untuk dibaca oleh siswa dengan persentase keterbacaannya sebesar 41,30%.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS SMARTPHONE PADA SUB MATERI ALKALI TANAH
Authors: Puspitasari Pupu , Hana Muhamad Nurul , Setiadi Rahmat , Rohman Ijang
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan produk berupa media pembelajaran berbasis smartphone pada sub materi alkali tanah. Pembelajaran pada topik kimia unsur cenderung tidak melibatkan banyak perhitungan dan guru cenderung kurang memanfaatkan teknologi dalam pembelajaran. Diharapkan, dengan adanya media pembelajaran berbasis smartphone dapat meningkatkan motivasi siswa dalam mempelajarai materi kimia unsur dan dapat digunakan menjadi salah satu media pembelajaran alternatif yang dapat digunakan kapan saja dan dimana saja. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Developmental Research dengan tahap pengembangan menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, karakteristik media pembelajaran yang dikembangkan berisi teks, gambar dan video. Tanggapan dari pendidik, menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran berbasis smartphone yang dikembangkan layak digunakan pada pembelajaran sub materi alkali tanah. Hasil tanggapan peserta didik menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran yang dikembangkan menarik untuk digunakan, membangkitkan rasa ingin tahu dalam mempelajari sub materi alkali tanah.