bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigating Sk-3-based spore killing through DNA deletion in Neurospora crassa
Authors:   , Krivograd Sophie
Published: December 2024

Meiotic drive describes a process in which selfish alleles are recovered in more than half of a progeny generation. It is a type of gene drive and it has been discovered in strains of Neurospora, a filamentous fungus, through its spore killing mechanism. One of the most studied meiotic drive elements within N. crassa is Spore killer-3 (Sk-3). Previous studies have indicated that there is a genomic region within Sk-3 that encodes resistance to spore killing and another that encodes an element that is required for spore killing. Sk-3’s resistance gene, rsk, has been identified. However, the exact region that mediates Sk-3’s spore killing mechanism is currently unknown. In a previous study, it was found that a mutation called rfk-2UV disrupts spore killing by Sk-3. To better understand the region of Chromosome III in which rfk-2UV is located (its exact location is unknown), I constructed a deletion vector to replace a DNA interval (v374) with a hygromycin resistance gene marker (hph). Transformants were crossed to produce offspring, and offspring were tested to determine if they possess the ability to kill ascospores. These findings will contribute to future efforts to determine the molecular nature of rfk-2UV and why this mutation disrupts the ability of Sk-3 to kill spores.
A STRUGGLE: THE EXPERIENCES AND NEEDS OF THE FIRST YEAR OF NEW SANTRI AT PESANTREN
Authors: Sa’diah Halimatus , Kamila Aisyatin , Muarif Ahmad Syamsul , Lidyawangi Cemara Syifa
Published: December 2024

The adaptation process is always experienced by new santri. However, some santri have difficulty getting through their first year due to differences in activities from their previous home habits. The focus of this study is to see the description of the experiences and needs of new santri in the first year. Participants are santri who have passed their first year at the Islamic boarding school with a total of 54 santri. Data collection was carried out through face-to-face interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). As a result, there are two main themes in this study. First, related to the experiences of new santri, three most common things experienced by new santri were found, namely: (1) culture shock), (2) homesickness, and (3) social problems of friendship. Second, the results related to the needs of new santri in the first year of adaptation to the Islamic boarding school environment, participants require: (1) attention, (2) guidance by seniors, (3) justice from the Islamic boarding school administrators.
Students' Voices on Effective Teaching Methods for Grammar Learning in Peer Tutoring Program
Authors: Paskarena Maria Indah , Mukti Thomas Wahyu Prabowo
Published: December 2024

This research investigated students’ perceptions of tutors’ teaching methods applied in one of grammar tutoring classes in an English Education study program at one of the universities in Yogyakarta.  The students’ preferences on grammar teaching methods were also discovered. This research employed a quantitative approach. Fifty-seven students participated in this study and filled out the questionnaire. Their activities during tutoring program were observed. Then, the interview was used to gather further information. The result of the questionnaire revealed a mean score of four point twenty-nine. It showed that the participants of this study shared their positive perceptions of tutors’ teaching methods in grammar tutoring classes. They felt that the tutors were able to build a comfortable learning experience and motivate them to have a language exposure. Additionally, the students desired to learn grammar by using the audio-lingual method and communicative language teaching (CLT) method. This study implies the need for a well-prepared peer tutoring program to help students effectively. Additionally, the administrators can address individual learning differences and provide insights for improving grammar instructions.
Conocimiento sobre el proceso de uso de medicamentos antihipertensivos y su relación con la adherencia
Authors: Pareja Martínez Elisa Isabel , Esquivel-Prados Elisabeth , Martínez Martínez Fernando , García-Corpas Jose Pedro
Published: December 2024

Introducción: La adherencia a la medicación antihipertensiva (Adh-MHTA) se ve influida por el conocimiento del paciente sobre la hipertensión arterial (HTA) y los medicamentos prescritos para tratarla. Pocos estudios han evaluado cómo influye el conocimiento del paciente sobre el proceso de uso de los medicamentos antihipertensivos (CUMA) en la Adh-MHTA. El objetivo fue evaluar la relación entre el CUMA y la Adh-MHTA, y la propuesta de un cuestionario para medir el CUMA (CUMA-Q).
Método: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo transversal en 95 pacientes que acudían a retirar su medicación antihipertensiva (MHTA) a 5 farmacias comunitarias del área metropolitana de Granada (España). Se calculó el porcentaje de adherencia a los MHTA (%Adh-MHTA) en base al registro de dispensación del sistema prescripción electrónica (SPE) del Sistema Andaluz de Salud (SAS). Se realizó una regresión logística multivariante para estudiar la relación entre el CUMA y la Adh-HTA. Se estudió la validez y fiabilidad de CUMA-Q.
Resultados: Se incluyeron 95 pacientes (56,8 % mujeres). La edad media fue 68,1 (DE: 10,0) años. Sólo el 17,9 % tenían un IMC<25kg/m2. Considerando un %Adh-HMTA mínimo del 80 %, el 30,5 % no fue adherente. El análisis multivariante que existía mayor riesgo de ser no adherente si no se conoce el proceso de uso del medicamento de forma estadísticamente significativa.
Conclusiones: Este estudio pone de manifiesto que, si el paciente sabe identificar sus MHTA y conoce la dosis y pautas prescritas, es más probable que su adherencia a dicha medicación sea adecuada. El CUMA-Q presentó propiedades psicométricas aceptables en la muestra estudiada.
Efecto de la intervención farmacéutica sobre la adherencia terapéutica, la carga viral y el conteo de linfocito-T CD4 en virus de inmunodeficiencia humana. Estudio observacional en hospital
Authors: Solís-Cerdas Hazel , Pereira-Céspedes Alfonso
Published: December 2024

Introducción: Analizar el efecto de la intervención farmacéutica sobre la adherencia terapéutica, la carga viral y el recuento de linfocitos T CD4 en virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) para el fortalecimiento del papel del farmacéutico en un servicio de infectología.
Método: Estudio observacional retrospectivo. Los datos se recolectaron mediante entrevista con el cuestionario “Valoración de Factores Predictivos de Adherencia Terapéutica”. Los parámetros de carga viral (CV) y linfocitos T-CD4 se recolectaron de la historia clínica de los pacientes en el hospital.
Resultados: Se incluyeron 103 pacientes, 92 % hombres, edad media 32,30 ±10,90 años para el grupo de pacientes. Luego de la intervención farmacéutica mediante estrategias para el fomento de la adherencia: el 100 % de los pacientes aumentó el conocimiento de su enfermedad, el 62 % aumentó el conocimiento de la terapia antirretroviral (TARV), el 90 % presentó tolerancia a la TARV y un 14 % de reacciones adversas. Se reflejó en un aumento en la mediana del recuento de células linfocitos T CD4 y una disminución de la carga viral (indetectable en el 72 % de los pacientes), resultados estadística y clínicamente significativos (p< 0,01).
Conclusiones: Los hallazgos sugieren que la intervención farmacéutica en la adherencia terapéutica a la TARV tiene efectos beneficiosos (CD4 y CV) en el grupo de pacientes analizado. Otros estudios son necesarios.
Análisis bibliométrico de la revista Ars Pharmaceutica
Authors: Abellán Adela , Valderrama Baca María Pilar , Baca Adela
Published: December 2024

Introducción: El objetivo principal es analizar, desde un punto de vista bibliométrico, la revista Ars Pharmaceutica durante intervalo temporal comprendido entre los años 2014 y 2023, dada la existencia de estudios previos anteriores a ese periodo.
Método: El estudio se ha centrado en estimar el promedio de autoría y tiempo de aceptación de un artículo, la distribución por tipología científica y por áreas temáticas de los trabajos publicados, la distribución por países e instituciones de procedencia de los trabajos e incidencia del género en la autoría. El análisis estadístico se ha basado en contrastes no paramétricos y análisis de tendencias.
Resultados: El promedio de autores por artículo es de 4, inferior al de las revistas del campo Pharmacy & Pharmacology, y ha permanecido estable a lo largo del periodo objeto de estudio; los ámbitos que concentran mayor número de aportaciones son Tecnología Farmacéutica y Biofarmacia, Atención Farmacéutica y Farmacología; casi el 80 % de los trabajos proceden de España (45,62 %) y países iberoamericanos (33,46 %); y, finalmente, que el porcentaje de autores de género masculino es significativamente superior al de femenino (p=0,036).
Conclusión: Ars Pharmaceutica es una revista que, pese a publicar artículos mayoritariamente en español, se están consolidando como revista internacional, al aparecer desde 2018 en el Journal of Citation Reports, inicialmente con Journal Citation Indicator y, desde 2022, con Journal Impact Factor.
Marine Actinomycete Streptomyces rubrogriseus Derived Bioactives are Effective Against Clinical Strains of MRSA
Authors: Balakrishnan Ambily , Kottayath Govindan Nevin , Limna Mol V P , Sini Hariharan
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Natural microbial communities interact to develop mutualistic relationships creating a competitive environment stimulating secondary metabolite production which may be developed as a potential drug against drug-resistant bacteria. The current research delves into the possibility of co-culturing marine actinomycetes to elevate the production of novel bioactive compounds with enhanced antimicrobial activity against Methicillin-­resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Method:. Actinomyocyte was isolated from marine sediments, identified as Streptomyces rubrogresius was cocultured with S. aureus. The bioactive compounds were extracted and evaluated for activity against MRSA variants. The extracts exhibiting significant activity were further characterized using GC-MS.
Results: The study demonstrated a significant increase in the production of bioactive compounds in co-culture compared to the monoculture. When tested against MRSA strains, inhibition zones obtained from ethyl acetate extracts of co-culture (40mm) revealed substantial differences when compared with that of monocultures (MIC: 10 μg/mL). GC-MS analysis identified unique chemical compositions and potential synergistic outcomes in the coculture rather than monoculture.
Conclusions: The findings from this study are of paramount importance as they aid in the discovery of novel antibiotics effective against MRSA.
Predictions That Will Guide Telehealth Through 2025
Authors: Caressi Greg , Vasiliu-Feltes MD, EMBA Ingrid , Manocha Nitin , Parra Alejandra , Mukhekar Sagar
Published: December 2024

Telehealth and virtual health have expanded greatly since the pandemic, driven by demand for access and the acceptance of technology as a means to expand care delivery and monitoring. Healthcare providers are becoming more strategic in how they are leveraging telehealth solutions within their portfolio and solution providers are using a variety of cutting edge technologies to expand the options and benefits telehealth can deliver. Given the hunger for data and the goals of preventive and precision care, telehealth will experience continued investment in 2025. Convergence of innovative and emerging technology will help telehealth solutions delivernew capabilities for providers and individuals.
Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Limbah Kulit Pisang Menjadi Sabun Cuci Piring Pada Ibu PKK Padukuhan Pangkah
Authors: Bangun Syahrul Roji Ramadhan , Mithari Restika , Waningsih Ayu , Andriani Yuni
Published: December 2024

Tanaman pisang merupakan tanaman seribu manfaat karena disetiap bagian dari tanaman pisang dapat dimanfaatkan menjadi banyak hal seperti berbagai makanan olahan. Walaupun tanaman pisang memiliki banyak manfaat, masih banyak masyarakat yang belum mengetahui cara memanfaatkan tanaman pisang mulai dari batang, buah, daun, bonggol hingga kulit pisang. Kebanyakan masyarakat hanya memanfaatkan buah pisang, jantung pisang dan daunnya saja, tidak banyak masyarakat yang mengetahui bahwa kulit pisang juga dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai sabun cuci piring. Kulit pisang memiliki kandungan saponin (penghasil busa), tanin dan flavonoid (antiseptik) yang dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan baku utama pembuatan sabun. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini menggunakan metode sosialisasi, demonstrasi, dan praktek secara langsung pembuatan sabun cuci piring oleh masyarakat Padukuhan Pangkah. Hasil pengabdian ini dilihat dari peningkatan nilai pretest dan posttest terkait pengetahuan masyarakat tentang pemanfaatan kulit pisang sebagai sabun cuci piring yang menjadi tolok ukur keberhasilan. Pengabdian masyarakat ini dikatakan berhasil bila terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan masyakat terhadap pemanfaatan kulit pisang sebagai sabun cuci piring. Berdasarkan data yang didapat, hasil nilai pretest sebesar 48,4% dan hasil nilai posttest sebesar 93,75%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengabdian terkait Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Limbah Kulit Pisang Menjadi Sabun Cuci Piring berhasil karena mengalami peningkatan pegetahuan masyarakat sebesar 45,35%.
Sanat Uzmanlığının Evrimi: Geçmişten Günümüze Bir İnceleme
Authors: Küçük Betül
Published: December 2024

Sanat uzmanlığı, sanat eserlerinin tarihini, teknik özelliklerini analiz eden, orijinalliğini ve değerini belirleyen bir meslek olarak geçmişten günümüze büyük önem taşımıştır. 18. yüzyıl ve sonrasında Johann David Passavant, Giovanni Morelli, Bernard Berenson, Max Jakob Friedländer ve Maurits Michiel van Dantzig gibi önemli figürlerin, sanat eserlerinin stilistik değerlendirmeleri ve özgünlük tespitleri üzerine yaptığı çalışmalar sanat uzmanlığının gelişimine önemli katkılar sağlamıştır. Passavant’ın eski ustaların eserlerine yönelik yaptığı katalog çalışmaları, Morelli'nin sanat eserlerini incelerken detaylara odaklanan Morellian Metodu, Berenson'un Morellian Metodu’nu geliştiren stilistik değerlendirmeleri, Friedländer'in stilistik değerlendirmelerle birlikte bilimsel analiz yöntemlerinin gerekliğini savunan düşünceleri ve Dantzig'in objektif kriterler oluşturan piktoloji yaklaşımları sanat uzmanlığının temel taşlarını oluşturmuştur. Teknolojinin gelişimi ve sanat eserlerinin özgünlük tespitlerinde bilimsel analiz yöntemlerinin kullanımının yaygınlaşması, sanat uzmanlığını disiplinler arası bir yaklaşıma evriltmiştir. Sanat eserlerinin incelenmesinde çeşitli analiz yöntemleriyle sanatçıların kullandıkları pigment ve bağlayıcıların içeriklerinin belirlenmesi, organik malzemelerin yaşının belirlenmesi ve malzemelerin yapısal özelliklerinin incelenmesi daha kesin sonuçlar elde edilmesini sağlamıştır. Bu makale, sanat uzmanlığının evrimini, Johann David Passavant’tan günümüze kadar nasıl geliştiğini, sanat uzmanlarının eserleri değerlendirirken kullandıkları stilistik değerlendirmeleri, analitik yöntemleri ve disiplinler arası yaklaşımları incelemektedir. Ayrıca Türkiye’de sanat uzmanlığının mevcut durumunu değerlendirerek bu alandaki gelişmeler ve uygulamalar ele alınmaktadır. Sanat uzmanlarının çalışma yöntemlerinin tarihsel süreç içindeki dönüşümü ve modern teknolojilerin bu mesleğe katkıları, sanat eserlerinin kesin sonuçlarla değerlendirilmesi açısından önemlidir.
Effect of shrimp paste rice bran on fat deposition in broiler chickens
Authors: Pratama Rohfiko Pajri , Santoso Urip , Kaharuddin Desia
Published: December 2024

This study aims to evaluate the effect of providing shrimp paste rice bran on fat deposition in broilers. One hundred and sixty broilers (Lohmann strain) aged 15 days were distributed into 5 treatments with 4 replications namely control diet (P1), 5% shrimp paste rice bran (P2), 10% shrimp paste rice bran (P3), 15% shrimp paste rice bran (P4) and, 20% shrimp paste rice bran (P5). The results showed that the use of shrimp paste rice bran in the ration had a significant effect (P<0.05) on abdominal fat, ventricular fat (P<0.05), but had no significant effect (P>0.05) on proventriculus fat, heart fat, neck fat and sartorial fat. It can be concluded that giving 15-20% shrimp paste rice bran reduces abdominal and ventricular fat deposition in broiler chickens.
Microbiological and Physicochemical Properties of Beef Patties Added with Senduduk (Melastoma malabathricum L.) Leaf Powder at Different Levels
Authors: Suharyanto Suharyanto , Sagala Viona Apriyanti , Soetrisno Edi , Warnoto Warnoto , Hajrawati Hajrawati
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the effect of adding different concentrations of senduduk (Melastoma malabathricum L.) leaf powder (SLP) on the microbiological and physicochemical properties of beef patties. Senduduk leaf is known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, which may help improve the shelf life and quality of meat products. Beef patties were prepared with varying levels of SLP (0%, 0.5%, 0.75%, and 1%) and evaluated at 0 and 5 hours of storage for total plate count (TPC), moisture content, water holding capacity (WHC), and pH. The results showed that the addition of SLP did not significantly affect the TPC or WHC at both time points. However, the moisture content of the patties with 0.75% SLP was significantly higher at 0 hours, while no significant differences were observed after 5 hours of storage. Similarly, the pH values remained stable across all treatments. These findings suggest that while SLP can initially influence moisture retention, its antimicrobial and physicochemical effects are limited, particularly after cooking, which likely degrades the bioactive compounds. Future research should explore the use of SLP in low-temperature cooking or cold storage to maximize its potential as a natural preservative.
Food and Livestock Sustainability in the Modern Era
Authors: Azis Arif Rahman , Hamka Muhammad Subhan , Bilyaro Woki , Dani Muhammad
Published: December 2024

The article delves into the intricate relationship between food security and livestock sustainability in today's world. With the global population on the rise and evolving consumption patterns, the livestock sector is tasked with the dual challenge of meeting the growing demand for animal protein while minimizing environmental impacts. By conducting a thorough review of literature and analyzing recent case studies, this research investigates the crucial role of livestock farming in global food security and the sustainability hurdles it confronts. Key findings indicate that technological advancements like precision livestock farming, integrated food system approaches, and circular economy concepts hold promise as solutions to enhance production efficiency and decrease environmental impacts. Additionally, the article underscores the significance of effective policies, good governance, and shifts in consumer consumption patterns in propelling the transition towards more sustainable livestock systems. In conclusion, achieving a balance between food security and livestock sustainability necessitates a comprehensive approach that integrates technological innovation, appropriate policies, and collaborative efforts across sectors. This research offers valuable insights for policymakers, industry professionals, and researchers as they work towards establishing a sustainable, fair, and resilient food system in the modern era.
The Effect of Moringa Leaf Extract (Moringa oleifera L) as Feed Additive in Drinking Water on Growth Performance and Percentage of Broiler Internal Organs
Authors: Fenita Yosi , Kaharuddin Desia , Nurmeiliasari Nurmeiliasari , Azis Arif Rahman , Kumalasari Widia
Published: December 2024

This study aims to evaluate the impact of giving 70% ethanol extract of Moringa leaves as a feed additive in drinking water on growth performance and percentage of internal organs in broilers. The design applied was a completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatments and five replicates, where each replicate consisted of eight broilers. The treatments given varied in the levels of moringa leaf extract in drinking water, namely: P0 (drinking water without moringa leaf extract), P1 (0.45 g moringa leaf extract in 1 liter of drinking water), P2 (0.9 g moringa leaf extract in 1 liter of drinking water), and P3 (1.35 g moringa leaf extract in 1 liter of drinking water). The observed variables included ration consumption, body weight gain, final weight, ration conversion, as well as the percentage and weight of internal organs such as liver, heart, intestine, and cecum length and percentage. The results showed that the provision of moringa leaf extract at various doses had no significant effect (P > 0.05) on ration consumption, body weight gain, final weight, ration conversion, percentage and weight of liver, heart weight, intestinal weight, intestinal length, or percentage and length of broiler cecum. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the provision of Moringa leaf extract in drinking water at doses of 0.45 g to 1.35 g does not have a significant impact on the performance of growth and internal organs of broilers.
Event History Analysis for psychological time-to-event data: A tutorial in R with examples in Bayesian and frequentist workflows
Authors: Panis Sven , Ramsey Richard
Published: December 2024

Time-to-event data such as response times and saccade latencies form a cornerstone of experimental psychology, and have had a widespread impact on our understanding of human cognition. However, the orthodox method for analyzing such data - comparing means between conditions - is known to conceal valuable information about the timeline of psychological effects, such as their onset time and duration. The ability to reveal finer-grained, "temporal states" of cognitive processes can have important consequences for theory development by qualitatively changing the key inferences that are drawn from psychological data. Luckily, well-established analytical approaches, such as event history analysis (EHA), are able to evaluate the detailed shape of time-to-event distributions, and thus characterize the time course of psychological states. One barrier to wider use of EHA, however, is that the analytical workflow is typically more time-consuming and complex than orthodox approaches. To help achieve broader uptake of EHA, in this paper we outline a set of tutorials that detail one distributional method known as discrete-time EHA. We touch upon several key aspects of the workflow, such as how to process raw data and specify regression models, and we also consider the implications for experimental design, as well as how to manage inter-individual differences. We finish the article by considering the benefits of the approach for understanding psychological states, as well as the limitations and future directions of this work. Finally, the project is written in R and freely available, which means the approach can easily be adapted to other data sets.
Psychedelic Use in Japan, and its Effect on Depression and anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis
Authors: Takashi Shiratori
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Psychedelic research has expanded globally, but studies in Japan remain limited due to strict drug policies and social stigma. This study investigates the demographic characteristics and mental health effects of psychedelic use among Japanese users, providing insights for future drug policy and mental healthcare.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of Japanese psychedelic users recruited via social media (X, formerly Twitter) from May 1 to June 1, 2024. Eligible participants (aged 18+, Japanese nationals) completed an online questionnaire, reporting demographic data, psychedelic use history, and mental health assessments. Depression and anxiety were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scales before and after psychedelic use.Results: Among 615 participants, the average age was 33.8 years. LSD was the most used psychedelic. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests showed significant reductions in depression and anxiety scores after psychedelic use (PHQ-9: Z = –14.87, p < .001, r = 0.59; GAD-7: Z = –14.59, p < .001, r = 0.58), suggesting potential mental health benefits.Discussion: The findings support the self-medication hypothesis, indicating that individuals may turn to psychedelics for relief from mental distress, resulting in improved symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, the study’s reliance on self-reported data and lack of clinical control limits the ability to establish causal relationships. Further research should investigate the therapeutic potential and risks of psychedelic use in Japan’s cultural context. These findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive drug policies and continued exploration of psychedelic use outside clinical settings.
Understanding bidirectional and transactional relations in parent and offspring mental health: Using COVID-19 pandemic data to gain insights
Authors: Oakes Martha , Burgess Lowrie Caitlin Hulley , Waite Polly , Creswell Cathy , Skripkauskaite Simona
Published: December 2024

Background: Bidirectional and transactional models of parent-child mental health symptom exchange suggest that parents and offspring have the potential to influence functioning in each other. Many studies have explored bidirectional associations; however, none have studied transactional associations involving parent internalising, offspring internalising and offspring externalising symptoms. The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with marked changes in parent and offspring mental health, providing an enhanced opportunity to examine bidirectional and transactional relationships over time. Methods: We examined survey data from the UK-based longitudinal COVID-19: Supporting Parents, Adolescents and Children during Epidemics (Co-SPACE) study over four time points during the first year of the pandemic. Data from 2,548 parents/carers of 4-16-year-old children, collected between May 2020 and May 2021, were analysed using cross-lagged panel modelling. Results: There were significant differences in bidirectional associations between parent internalising symptoms, offspring internalising and offspring externalising symptoms according to offspring age. We found transactional relations between parent internalising and offspring internalising symptoms, but this finding was driven by older offspring. Conclusions: These findings suggest that parent and offspring mental health symptoms are likely to interact over time, and that the pattern of exchange may be particularly pronounced in older offspring.
The growth of degrowth: An umbrella review of evidence synthesis in degrowth research
Authors: Haddaway Neal Robert , Fitzpatrick Nicholas
Published: December 2024

Background: Degrowth, a concept challenging the pursuit of economic growth due to its ecological and social contradictions, has evolved from a grassroots movement into a formal academic field. While the literature on degrowth has grown exponentially, there is limited analysis of how reviews in this field synthesise and advance knowledge. Critics argue that degrowth research lacks rigorous methodologies, reflecting the limitations of orthodox economic frameworks in conceptualising alternatives to growth. This systematic review protocol aims to map the intellectual landscape of degrowth and post-growth literature, evaluate the methodological quality of existing reviews, and assess their contribution to understanding social-ecological transformation. Methods: We will systematically synthesise degrowth and post-growth literature reviews using best-practice frameworks for the conduct and reporting of umbrella reviews. Searches will be conducted across multiple bibliographic databases, including Web of Science Core Collections, Scopus, and The Lens, as well as grey literature sources, using tailored and tested search strings. Inclusion criteria focus on reviews with explicit methodologies addressing degrowth and post-growth topics. Screening will involve title/abstract and full-text assessments against predefined inclusion criteria, with checks among reviewers to ensure consistency. Data extraction will encompass philosophical, theoretical, and methodological attributes of included studies. Critical appraisal will employ the CEESAT tool to evaluate review validity. The synthesis will provide a meta-level understanding of review frameworks, highlighting strengths, limitations, and opportunities for advancing degrowth scholarship. By rigorously mapping and appraising the evidence base, this review aims to support researchers, policymakers, and activists in navigating and applying degrowth knowledge to achieve meaningful socio-ecological transformations.
Emotion recognition deficits in adult ADHD patients: Results from a Temporal Bisection Task.
Authors: Holst Martin Reinhard
Published: December 2024

The attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by the core deficits of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity; it however also comes with specific social impairments. These impairments have been related to deficits in the recognition of emotional facial expressions, which are exhibited by children as well as adults with ADHD. The aim of the current study was to shed new light on these findings by presenting adults with ADHD and a healthy control group with a Temporal Bisection Task (TBT), a time cognition measure that required the participants to categorise angry and neutral faces of ambiguous durations into a short or a long category. The TBT thus provides an indirect and implicit approach of assessing emotion recognition, based on findings that emotional faces distort temporal judgments compared to neutral faces. While both groups were expected to overestimate angry faces, a less pronounced overestimation was expected for the ADHD group compared to the healthy control group due to their deficits in emotion recognition. The general overestimation of angry faces was found, replicating past results, however there were no group differences in the temporal judgments. The findings are discussed in the light of potential flaws to the theory, most notably the unclear influence of emotion recognition on time cognition, as well as methodological limitations.
Kerasnya Hidup Ditengah Keluarga Broken Home Perceraian: Pengaruh Religiositas Terhadap Psychological Distress Pada Remaja
Authors: Pirade Victoria Jeanet , Huwae Arthur
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh religiositas terhadap psychological distress pada remaja keluarga broken home perceraian. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain analisis regresi. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini sebanyakl 141 remaja broken home yang diambil menggunakan teknik snow ball sampling. Pengukuran menggunakan The Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS) (α=0,901) dan Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (α=0,909). Metode yang digunakan dalam analisis data penelitian menggunakan metode statistik regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa religiositas tidak berpengaruh terhadap psychological distress (t = 1,197  dan sig. = 0,233). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat faktor lain yang memengaruhi psychological distress remaja dari keluarga broken home. Implikasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perlu adanya tindakan yang dapat meningkatkan religiositas remaja dari keluarga broken home, supaya remaja broken home memiliki keseimbangan dalam pendidikan dan kehidupannya sehingga dapat menurunkan psychological distress yang dialaminya. Penelitian yang akan datang diharapkan dapat merancang cara menurunkan psychological distress pada remaja broken home dari keluarga yang bercerai.
Kata kunci: religiositas, remaja, broken home, psychological distress, indonesia
The underpinning of the evaluation of aerobic endurance based on methods established in the late 20th century: A systematic review
Authors: Beretić Igor , Stupar Dušan , Romanov Romana
Published: December 2024

This systematic review aims to analyze the validity (invasive and noninvasive protocols) of aerobic endurance evaluation methods established in the late 20th century and their practical application in creating training series in different sports events. The PRISMA system was used for systematic review. It was identified that high number of studies support the concept of the evaluation of aerobic endurance, i.e., aerobic threshold (AnT), in terms of its significance for the determination of training series and training intensity aimed at aerobic endurance improvement. During the protocol of testing and construction of the lactate curve (La – work capacity), the method based on sampling and measurement of lactate concentration in blood is given priority as a more valid instrument for AnT determination than the method based on ventilatory parameters and heart frequency. Authors note that the parameters based on which AnT is determined are expressed in different units of measure (m/min, km/h, ml/kg/min) so that AnT, as such, does not only represent the measure of aerobic endurance but also the measure of maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) and mechanical efficiency. The results of the study indicate that terms related to AnT should be removed from official use. More precisely, researchers and coaches focus on a method related to the interpretation of the lactate curve (at a certain %VO2max) to determine whether there has been an improvement (or not) in aerobic endurance based on its displacement (to the right or to the left).
Ігрові технології як інструмент розвитку комунікативної культури молодших школярів
Authors: Матвієнко Олена , Євдокимов Максим
Published: December 2024

Стаття присвячена вивченню важливої ролі ігрових технологій у формуванні комунікативної культури молодших школярів у навчально-виховній діяльності. Комунікативна культура є важливою складовою розвитку дитини, що охоплює навички ефективної взаємодії, толерантності у спілкуванні та здатності виражати свої думки й емоції. Формування цих навичок сприяє соціальній адаптації дітей, що є ключовим завданням початкової освіти.Ігрові технології, як педагогічний інструмент, не лише сприяють засвоєнню навчального матеріалу, але й створюють атмосферу активного навчання, де діти можуть проявляти ініціативу та співпрацювати один з одним, формуючи колективні цінності.У статті розглянуто різні види ігрових технологій, зокрема рольові та дидактичні ігри, які спрямовані на розвиток комунікативних компетентностей учнів. Особливу увагу приділено рольовим іграм, де школярі моделюють реальні життєві ситуації, що допомагає формувати навички ефективного спілкування та співпереживання. Такі ігрові форми навчання покращують мовленнєві навички й здатність працювати в команді, а також розвивають креативність і нестандартне мислення.Акцент зроблено на розвитку емоційного інтелекту, важливого для комунікативної культури, адже він дозволяє учням налагоджувати ефективні соціальні взаємодії з оточенням.Ігрові методи сприяють розвитку мотивації до навчання, адже через гру діти краще засвоюють навчальний матеріал, формуючи позитивне ставлення до навчання та спілкування з однолітками та педагогами.Адаптація ігрових технологій до індивідуальних особливостей учнів є важливою для ефективного навчання дітей з різними темпами розвитку та особистісними потребами. Гнучкість ігрових технологій дозволяє вчителям індивідуалізувати підхід, підбираючи відповідні завдання та форми взаємодії, що суттєво покращує результати навчання та сприйняття матеріалу.У роботі підкреслено, що впровадження ігрових технологій у навчально-виховний процес є ефективним засобом формування комунікативної культури молодших школярів. Цей підхід забезпечує розвиток мовленнєвих навичок і позитивно впливає на соціальну адаптацію дітей, їхню здатність до співпраці, конструктивного вирішення конфліктів та взаєморозуміння в групі.
Вплив адаптивного навчання на розвиток життєстійкості студентів в умовах воєнного часу
Authors: Митник Олександр , Чанчиков Ілля
Published: December 2024

статті досліджено вплив адаптивного навчання на розвиток життєстійкості студентів в умовах воєнного часу, коли психологічний тиск і стресові фактори значно підвищуються. У сучасних умовах кризові ситуації вимагають нових підходів до освітнього процесу, що забезпечують не тільки засвоєння навчального матеріалу, але й підтримку психологічного благополуччя студентів. Метою дослідження було визначити, як індивідуалізація навчального процесу та використання сучасних освітніх технологій можуть сприяти підвищенню здатності студентів адаптуватися до складних обставин, зберігати психологічну стабільність і забезпечувати особистісний розвиток.У дослідженні взяли участь 35 студентів віком від 20 до 40 років кафедри практичної психології педагогічного факультету Українського державного університету імені Михайла Драгоманова, які були оцінені за допомогою методики життєстійкості С. Маді та методики діагностики тривожності Спілберга. Початкові результати вказували на середній рівень життєстійкості та підвищений рівень тривожності серед учасників, що є характерним для умов воєнного часу.На основі отриманих даних були розроблені та впроваджені чіткі рекомендації з адаптивного навчання, які включали розробку індивідуальних навчальних траєкторій, інтеграцію інтерактивних технологій та забезпечення підтримки студентів. Ці рекомендації були обговорені та затверджені на засіданні кафедри практичної психології, після чого їх було інтегровано у весь навчальний процес. Після впровадження цих заходів було проведено повторне оцінювання, яке показало підвищення показників життєстійкості. Зокрема, покращилися показники залученості, контролю та прийняття ризику, що свідчить про підвищення мотивації та впевненості студентів у своїх силах.Автори дійшли висновку, що адаптивне навчання може бути ефективним інструментом підтримки студентів в умовах кризи, сприяючи їх життєстійкості та академічній успішності. Впровадження індивідуалізованих підходів та сучасних технологій не лише покращує навчальні результати, але й розвиває ключові особистісні якості, необхідні для подолання стресових ситуацій.
REHOUSING, AS MECHANISM FOR URBAN RENEWAL AND ELIMINATING PRECARIOUS HOUSING IN TISSEMSILT CITY (WESTERN ALGERIA)
Authors: Faradji Khalid  , Meziani Aicha  , Belgrana Rachida
Published: December 2024

The city of Tissemsilt (formerly Vialar), one of the colonial urban centers built in the agricultural areas of Western Algeria, has witnessed significant demographic and urban growth due to its location and its natural and agricultural potential, which qualified it to play a role in attracting people and jobs, especially after its administrative promotion to wilayat status in 1984. This has affected its urban landscape due to the growth of its housing stock, which is deteriorating due to its age and fragility, especially the old ones and those that were illegally built at the end of the 1970s and 1980s on public lands. that are uninhabitable, i.e. candidates for demolition because they cannot be rehabilitated in order to raise their level of well-being regardless of their legal nature, represent more than a quarter of its total housing stock (3324 dwellings spread over 28 sites), according to a census carried out by the Ministry of Housing and Urbanization in 2007.
This article aims to study the current situation of precarious housing more than 17 years after its census, especially in the city center, and to study the spatial and social implications of the urban renewal process adopted by the state to improve the face of the city of Tissemselt and upgrade its urban environment through rehousing and the recovery and reconstruction of real estate, and to achieve this end we used theoretical and quantitative approaches to analyze the policy of eliminating precarious housing that raised much controversy since its adoption. To achieve this goal, we used theoretical and quantitative approaches to analyze the policy of eliminating precarious housing, which has raised a lot of controversy since its adoption.
THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN MITIGATING UNEMPLOYMENT RATES AMONG UNIVERSITY GRADUATES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Bongani T. Gamede  , Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani
Published: December 2024

This scoping review investigates the role of entrepreneurship education in mitigating unemployment rates among university graduates in South Africa. The study seeks to understand how entrepreneurship education can equip graduates with the necessary skills to create job opportunities for themselves and others, thus addressing the high unemployment rates prevalent in the country. A comprehensive literature search was conducted, accessing 230 publications, out of which 57 peer-reviewed articles were selected for detailed analysis. The review synthesizes existing research on the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education programs, highlighting successful case studies and identifying common barriers to their implementation. Findings suggest that entrepreneurship education can significantly enhance graduates' employability by fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, skills, and behaviours. The review also identifies key components of effective entrepreneurship education programs, such as practical training, mentorship, and the integration of real-world business challenges into the curriculum. However, the study also highlights challenges, including inadequate funding, lack of trained educators, and insufficient industry collaboration. To address these issues, the study recommends policy reforms, increased investment in entrepreneurship education, and stronger partnerships between universities and the private sector. By implementing these strategies, South African higher education institutions can better prepare graduates for entrepreneurial ventures, thereby reducing unemployment rates and stimulating economic growth.
Physiological Changes Due to Stress of Chromium and Lead in Carthamus tinctorius L.
Authors: Akçin Adnan , Aytaş Akçin Zakire Tülay , Çeliktaş Veli
Published: December 2024

Heavy metal contamination has become a pressing environmental and public health concern, particularly in developing nations. Chromium (Cr) and lead (Pb) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants that pose substantial threats to ecological integrity and human health, even at sublethal concentrations. This study was conducted to elucidate the effects of Cr and Pb stress on photosynthetic pigments and proline content in Carthamus tinctorius L.cv. Zirkon. The findings revealed that Cr and Pb exposure caused a substantial reduction in chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, total carotenoids, and proline content, while simultaneously increasing the Chl a/b ratio in heavy metal-stressed plants. A comparison of Cr and Pb exposure demonstrated that Cr exposure resulted in more pronounced damage compared to Pb exposure at equivalent concentrations. In response to both heavy metal stress, C. tinctorius L.cv. Zirkon plants displayed an increased accumulation of proline. These findings suggest that Cr and Pb exposure profoundly affects chlorophyll and proline content, leading to physiological alterations in C. tinctorius cv. Zirkon.
Kocaeli Yarımca RO-RO Limanı’ndaki Çakma Kazıkların Zamanla Taşıma Kapasitesi Artışlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: İnce Mehmet , Karakaş Ahmet , Coruk Özkan , Yüksel Ozan
Published: December 2024

Çakma kazıkların yük taşıma kapasitesi zamanla değişir ve bu değişim, 'direnç artışı' ve 'direnç azalışı' olarak incelenir. Bu olgular genellikle aşırı boşluk suyu basıncının dağılmasıyla ilişkilidir. Kazık/zemin direnç artışı, kazık derinlik-çap oranı, geçen zaman ve zemin türü gibi faktörlere bağlıdır. Maksimum kapasite artışını değerlendirmek için ilk kapasite ölçümü çakma işleminden hemen sonra, ikinci ölçüm ise mümkün olduğunca ileri bir zamanda yapılır. Yarımca Ro-Ro Limanı inşaatında, proje teknik şartnamelerine ve ilgili standartlara uygun olarak 436 kazık çakılmış ve %100 dinamik test ile taşıma kapasiteleri belirlenmiştir. 24 kazıkta tekrar çakım yapılarak kapasite artışı gözlemlenmiştir. İlk ve tekrar çakım sonuçları, geçen zaman ve zemin koşullarının etkileri analiz edilmiştir. Kazık kapasite artış oranları 1.46 ile 3.41 arasında değişim göstermektedir. Toplam taşıma kapasitesi artışında, çevre sürtünme direncinin uç direncinden daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Kapasite artışları ile tekrar çakım zaman aralığı arasında belirgin bir ilişki kurulamamıştır. Kazıklarda zamanla kapasite değişimi, farklı araştırmacılar tarafından özellikle direnç artışı üzerine yoğun çalışmalarla incelenmekte ve kapasite artış faktörlerinin denetlediği bağıntılar geliştirmeye çalışılmaktadır. Ancak, henüz ortak görüş birliğiyle oluşturulmuş ve standardize edilmiş bir bağıntıya ulaşılamamıştır. Tekrar çakım ile kazık kapasitesindeki artışın projeye dahil edilmesi, kazık uzunlukları ve çakma ekipman kapasitesinin azaltılması gibi proje maliyetlerinin düşürülmesine katkı sağlayabilir. Vaka analizi ve veri paylaşımı ile bu alanda yapılmakta olan çalışmalara katkı sağlayacağı kaçınılmazdır.
Torf – Linyit Kömürü Karışımlarının Yanma Kinetiği ve Sinerjik Etkilerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Bakkaloğlu Esra , Ceylan Selim , Topcu Yildiray
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmada Ladik Gölünden elde edilen torf ve Kütahya linyitinin birlikte yanma kinetiği ve sinerjik etkileri incelenmiştir. Torf, düşük kül içeriği, enerji değerine sahip olması aynı zamanda mevcut bulunduğu ekosistem üzerinde zamanla bir atık olması nedeniyle , linyit kömürü evlerde ve termik santrallerde yaygın olarak kullanılan, düşük ısıl değere sahip bir kömür olduğundan çalışmada kullanılmıştır. Deneysel çalışmalarda, 20:80, 40:60, 50:50 (20T:80K, 40T:60K, 50T:50K) oranlarında torf ve kömür karışımları oluşturulmuştur. Torf ve kömür ve karışımların kısmı ve elementel analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Birlikte yanma deneyleri termogravimetrik analiz cihazı ile 10, 20, 30 ℃/dk ısıtma hızlarında, dinamik hava atmosferinde (50 mL/dk) farklı oranlarda (0:100, 20:80, 40:60, 50:50, 100:0) torf-kömür karışımları oda sıcaklığından 1000 ℃’ye kadar ısıtma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Dağılımlı Aktivasyon Enerji Modeli (DAEM) kullanılarak farklı ısıtma hızları için izodönüşümsel veriler elde edilmiştir. Torf, kömür 20T:80K, 40T:60K, 50T:50K karışımlarının aktivasyon enerjileri sırasıyla 96.82, 67.94, 36.22, 65.84, 51.16 kJ/mol olarak hesaplanmıştır. Tüm karışım oranlarında torf eklenmesiyle aktivasyon enerjisinin düştüğü görülmektedir. Karışımların yanma sonrasında sinerjik etkilerin belirlenebilmesi amacıyla uçucu madde kütle kayıpları incelenmiştir. Karışım oranları arasında sinerjik etkinin olduğu belirlenmiştir. 40T/60K karışımının uçucu madde miktarı diğer karışım oranlarına göre daha fazla çıkmıştır ve birlikte yanma işleminde daha az kül oluşturabilmektedir.
Hexacopter Yapısındaki Drone için Karbon Fiber Malzeme Kullanılarak Tasarlanan Ana Gövde Parçalarının Statik Analizi
Authors: Metin Muhammet Aydın , Şentürk Kenan
Published: December 2024

Teknolojinin gelişmesiyle birlikte hayatımıza giren drone'lar, günümüzde hayatımızı kolaylaştıran birçok alanda kullanılıyor. Fotoğrafçılık, kargo taşımacılığı, haritalama, savunma sanayi ve tarım sektörlerinde droneların etkisi görülmektedir. Bu alanlarda kullanılan drone'ların istenilen görevi yerine getirebilmesi için kullanılan yazılım ve elektronik kartlarla birlikte drone'un mekanik ve statik yapısı da büyük önem taşıyor. Mekanik olarak stabil ve optimize edilmiş bir hava aracında entegre faydalı yükler ile istenilen görevin gerçekleştirilmesi mümkündür. Özellikle drone'un elektronik ekipmanlarının ve faydalı yüklerinin büyük bir kısmı gövdeyi oluşturan parçaların üzerine entegre edilmektedir. Bu nedenle hem ekipmanların hem de faydalı yüklerin drone'un istenilen görevi yerine getirip getiremeyeceği üzerindeki etkisinin incelenmesi kaçınılmazdır. Bu çalışmada, özgün tasarımlı drone'un gövde konstrüksiyonunu oluşturan karbon fiber malzemeden yapılmış parçaların statik analizi yapılmıştır. Bu analizler toplam deformasyon, şekil değiştirme ve gerilme açısından çok bölgeli, tetrahedron ve altıgen baskın yöntem ağ yapısı gibi farklı ağ yapılarıyla gövde parçaları üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, bu çalışmada sunulan özgün tasarımlı drone'un gövde parçalarının karbon fiber malzemeler kullanılarak üretilebileceğini ve farklı görevlere uygun olacağını gösterdi.