bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the relationship between glycated haemoglobin levels and geriatric syndromes in elderly patients with diabetes (a cross-sectional study)
Authors: Vianni Diovin Derose , Subramanian Shenbaga Sundaram , Vishnuram Surya , Razali Hazliza , Sekar Madhanraj , Alyahyawi Naseem , Almufadda Hana K , Gaowgzeh Riziq Allah Mustafa , Alhalaiqa Fadwa
Published: December 2024

Background. One common chronic condition is diabetes mellitus (DM), which is more prevalent in the elderly and is often linked to a variety of issues and concomitant conditions. Geriatric symptoms, such as depression, weakness, tiredness, and insomnia, are known to impact health outcomes in this demographic significantly. Objective. This study investigated the connection between glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and geriatric symptoms in seniors with diabetes. Methods. An appropriate sample of fifty senior people (60–85 years old) with diabetes mellitus was selected from the outpatient ward of Saveetha Hospital. The HbA1c values were assessed in addition to examinations for geriatric symptoms using established measures. Potential correlations between HbA1c levels and geriatric syndromes were examined by statistical analysis. Results. The following variables showed significant positive relationships with HbA1c levels: frailty (r = 0.571, p < 0.000), fatigue (r = 0.725, p < 0.000), sleeplessness (r = 0.631, p < 0.000), and geriatric depression (r = 0.529, p < 0.000). Conclusion. In older diabetes mellitus patients, higher HbA1c levels were linked to a higher prevalence of fatigue, insomnia, frailty, and depression. These results emphasize the need for glycemic control in treating geriatric diseases in this population.
Effect of deep breathing and bladder retraining on older women with diabetic-induced stress incontinence
Authors: Jeyaraj Getcyal Devakirubai Martin , Subramanian Shenbaga Sundaram , Vishnuram Surya , Keerthana A.K. , Alfawaz Saad Suleman , Gaowgzeh Riziq Allah Mustafa , Bakhour Huda Ibrahim , Alhalaiqa Fadwa
Published: December 2024

Background. An increasing number of older women, especially those with diabetes, are experiencing stress incontinence. This ailment can significantly affect the quality of life, frequently made worse by weaker pelvic floor muscles and more significant abdominal strain. The combined impact of deep breathing exercises and bladder retraining is a well-researched technique. Purpose. This research aims to determine how deep breathing techniques and bladder retraining affect stress incontinence in older female diabetics. Methods. Eighty older women with diabetic-induced stress incontinence were randomized into a group for intervention (receiving deep breathing exercises along with bladder retraining) and a control group (receiving standard diabetic care). The research employed a randomized controlled trial design. The frequency of incontinence episodes, stress levels examined using conventional scales, and blood sugar levels before and after the intervention, determined by glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), were among the outcome measures. Results. The frequency of incontinence events in the intervention group was statistically significantly lower compared to the control group. Furthermore, the intervention group displayed a statistically significant decrease in stress levels compared to the control group, which showed no discernible benefits. Measurements of hemoglobin A1c, which tracks blood sugar regulation, demonstrated a noteworthy amelioration in the intervention cohort relative to the control cohort. Conclusion. Together, deep breathing exercises and bladder retraining significantly reduce stress-related incontinence, enhance blood sugar management, and reduce the perceived stress levels of older women with diabetes. This integrated, non-invasive approach effectively treats psychological and physiological elements of stress incontinence. Healthcare providers should apply this strategy to improve the treatment of older diabetic women.
Cyberwarfare and New Pathways of Nuclear Escalation: Implications for South Asia
Authors: Khan Abdul Moiz
Published: December 2024

Offensive use of cyber capabilities against critical infrastructure of a state can increase the risks of nuclear escalation, especially in the absence of any norms of behaviour in the cyberspace. The advent of dangerous and undefined pathways of escalation, because of cyberweapons, can further increase the risk of inadvertent and accidental use of nuclear weapons. This paper attempts to explore how cyberattacks increase the risks of escalation in modern warfare?” The capability of cyberattacks to inflict damage in kinetic domain can have both escalatory and de-escalatory implications in a conflict. The rapid digital transformation and linking of critical infrastructure and communication systems with cyberspace have increased their vulnerability to cyberattacks and cyber coercion. Critical infrastructure ranges from health systems, electricity grid houses, and financial systems to conventional and nuclear military infrastructure. The integration of systems with cyberspace has blurred the lines of warfare and any attacks originating in the cyber domain can spill over into other domains of warfare including nuclear.
India - U.S Strategic Cooperation: Expectations vs Realities
Authors: Abdullah Shamil Abdullah
Published: December 2024

In recent years, the strategic competition between the United States and China has grown increasingly prominent, reshaping global power dynamics and influencing regional politics. This rivalry is most evident in the Pacific region, with the South China Sea emerging as a critical hotspot. As Washington and Beijing vie for influence, the potential for heightened tensions and conflict continues to grow. In South Asia, the US has embraced India as a key strategic partner, fundamentally altering the regional balance of power. This partnership has seen rapid progress, marked by significant US investments in India’s defense sector and efforts to bolster its military capabilities. These include aggressive modernization programs, such as the enhancement of India’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, and the development of cutting-edge military technology. While this collaboration aims to counter China's growing influence, there are serious challenges and limitations due to which India will not be able to or willing to perform the role as desired by the US Additionally this cooperation has profound implications for South Asia's strategic stability. Pakistan, view these developments with concern, as the intensified militarization of its neighbor could exacerbate existing tensions. The resulting arms race and power imbalance risk undermining the fragile peace in the region, potentially pushing South Asia toward greater instability and uncertainty.
Şırnak (İdil) Yöresinde Halk Hekimliğinde Kullanılan Bitkiler ve Kullanım Alanları
Authors: Aksu Hatice , Kaya Tekbudak İlhan , Furan M. Alp , Genli Gülistan
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma Şırnak İli İdil İlçesi’nde halk hekimliğinde kullanılan tıbbi bitkileri belirlemek amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Bu amaçla 2019 yılı vejetasyon döneminde İdil İlçesi’ne bağlı 1 belde ve 34 köyde anket çalışması yapılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında 112 kaynak kişi ile yüz yüze görüşme yapılmış ve 35 familyaya ait 79 bitki türünün halk ilacı olarak kullanıldığı tespit edilmiştir. Çalışma alanından bitki örnekleri toplanmış, herbaryumları yapılmış ve bilimsel olarak teşhis edilmiştir. Toplanan bitkiler Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Bitki Koruma Bölümü herbaryumunda bulunmaktadır. Çalışma alanında belirlenen ve en yoğun taksona sahip olan familyayalar sırası ile şu şekildedir: Rosaceae 10 (%9.6), Asteraceae 9 (%8.6), Lamiaceae 6 (%5.7), Cucurbitaceae 6 (%5.7), Solanaceae 4 (%3.8), Malvaceae 4 (%3.8) ve Fabaceae 4 (%3.8). Belirlenen bitkiler, bilimsel olarak tanımlandıktan sonra kullanılan kısımları, kullanım şekilleri ve tedavi edilen rahatsızlıklar hakkında bilgiler verilmiştir.
Bazı Tritikale Çeşitlerinin Tohum ve Saman Verimleri ile Saman Kaliteleri Açısından Karşılaştırılması
Authors: Özdemir Selim , Çaçan Erdal , Kökten Kağan
Published: December 2024

Bazı tritikale çeşitlerinin tohum ve saman verimlerinin belirlenmesi ve tritikale samanlarının kalite açısından değerlendirilmesi amacıyla bu çalışma yürütülmüştür. Çalışma Elazığ ili koşullarında 2014-2015 üretim sezonunda, tesadüf blokları deneme desenine göre üç tekerrürlü olarak kurulup, yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada, tritikale çeşitlerine ait biyolojik verim, tohum verimi, bin tane ağırlığı, ham protein oranı, ham protein verimi, ham kül oranı, NDF (nötr deterjanda çözünmeyen lif) oranı ve KMT (kuru madde tüketimi) oranı açısından çeşitler arasında tespit edilen farklılıkların istatistiksel olarak önemli, saman verimi, hasat indeksi, ADF (asit deterjanda çözünmeyen lif) oranı, SKM (sindirilebilir kuru madde) oranı, NYD (nispi yem değeri), SE (sindirilebilir enerji) ve ME (metabolik enerji) açısından çeşitler arasında tespit edilen farklılıkların ise istatistiksel olarak önemsiz olduğu görülmüştür. Çalışmada tritikale çeşitlerinin biyolojik verimleri 819-1386 kg/da, tohum verimleri 321-408 kg/da, saman verimleri 598-961 kg/da, hasat indeksleri %24.4-30.8 ve bin tane ağırlıkları 31.6-42.8 g arasında değişim göstermiştir. Tritikale çeşitlerinin samanlarına ait ham protein oranları %2.22-2.94, ham protein verimleri 14.0-27.1 kg/da, ham kül oranları %6.01-8.38, ADF oranları %50.2-53.2, NDF oranları %75.4-79.0, SKM oranları %47.4-49.8, KMT oranları %1.52-1.59, NYD 56.8-61.1, SE 2.30-2.40 Mcal/kg ve ME 1.89-1.97 Mcal/kg arasında değişim göstermiştir. Sonuç olarak tohum verimi, saman verimi ve saman kalitesi açısından Mehmetbey çeşidi dışında kalan diğer çeşitlerin öne çıktığı belirlenmiştir.
An Instrument for Assessing Evolutionary or Distal Causes of Psychiatric Disorders: Psychometric Properties of Persian Version of Evolutionary Fitness Scale
Authors: Ghazanfari Mohammad , lavasani fahimeh , Noroozi Alireza , Samadi Hadi , Dehghani Mahmood
Published: December 2024

Background: Evolutionary perspectives have recently received significant attention for better understanding psychological disorders and providing effective interventions. Evolutionary perspectives have been very effective in studying psychological disorders to help consider the distal causes of such disorders. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Evolutionary Fitness Scale (EFS) among Iranian students. Methods: The statistical population included students studying at the Iran University of Medical Sciences in 2019 - 2020. In total, 266 students were selected using a convenience sampling method. The participants completed the EFS, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), and Rosenberg's Self-esteem Scale (RSES). The EFS reliability was assessed by internal consistency and test-retest. The validity was evaluated by convergent and divergent validity and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The data were analyzed using SPSS 24.0 and LISREL 8.80. Results: The CFA demonstrated that the two-factor model of the EFS (personal adaptedness and partner and offspring fitness) had a suitable fitting. This scale had significant negative and positive correlations with DASS and RSES, respectively. Internal consistency was obtained using Cronbach's alpha: 0.96 for personal adaptedness, 0.94 for partner and offspring fitness, and 0.97 for the whole scale. Test-retest reliability was 0.81 for personal adaptedness, 0.80 for partner and offspring fitness, and 0.83 for the whole scale. Conclusions: This study could complement the cross-cultural literature on EFS by examining its construct, convergent, and divergent validity and reliability. The EFS had good validity and reliability among students. Thus, it could be a suitable tool in research and clinics.
Empathy - Angel of Humanity against Dehumanization - the Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Dumitrescu Radu Mihai
Published: December 2024

This study sought to provide a better understanding of the way Jewish population used a series of internal resources to resist, survive and continue thereafter to lead a life as close to what we consider normal as possible.
Trying to identify a theory in order to explain human behavior in situations of terror drove to Terror Management Theory. Despite the diversity of cultures around the world there are some psychological defense mechanisms which have a unique role: defusing awareness of death through a set of beliefs that give meaning and value to life (Solomon, Greenberg & Pyszczynski 1989). The starting point of this theory is the book written by Ernest Backer whose central idea was that awareness of death has a devastating effect, with the risk that the fear of death paralyzes the person (Becker 1976).
To check how the situation of the Jews imprisoned in concentration camps or work camps fits this theory I have used 15 interviews selected from the archives of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. I have done an initial encoding of 5 interviews obtaining several themes and subthemes. Next, I extended the coding to the rest of the interviews following only the most relevant 6 themes: genocide awareness, leadership, manifestations of empathy, heritage, faith and religious practices, gratitude. Religious beliefs (the promise of immortality, the belief in resurrection, eternal soul and surviving through legacy) seem to support individuals during traumatic experiences and I have examined them in the overall context of religious faith by performing a subsequent qualitative interpretation. Also, I considered following two of the essential virtues from the theory: empathy and gratitude for the preservation of life.
The results of this qualitative research confirmed only in small measure the theory with regard to Holocaust situation. I assumed two possible explanations for this result: either the terror to which Jews were subjected surpassed the intensity of terror assumed by the theory or the time was a determinant factor (the amount of time during which they were subjected to dehumanizing treatment was too long for most protective mechanisms). Manifestations of empathy probably remain the most important resources.
The Influence of Institutional Contexts on Entrepreneurship
Authors:   University of LÁquila, Italy, Gammone Mariateresa , Ferrigni Nicola ,   Link Campus University, Rome, Italy, Eryaman Mustafa Yunus ,   Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Türkiye
Published: December 2024

This article empirically examines various hypotheses about young people's perceptions of entrepreneurship. Bulgarian, Italian, Turkish, Romanian, and Maltese students participated anonymously and voluntarily in a survey conducted simultaneously across five universities in these countries. The results were analyzed comparatively.
Traditional perceptions suggest that young people in the Global South lack entrepreneurial drive, but the findings offer new perspectives. Although students are intensely interested in entrepreneurship, few are inclined to start their own businesses, with most expecting to work in salaried roles. This seeming contradiction stems from limited access to information, opportunities, and training. While many students aspire to excellence and creativity, they are also aware of lacking practical resources, balancing a desire to learn about entrepreneurship with an understanding of the need to adapt to available opportunities.
Оценка сформированности патриотической воспитанности у младших школьников
Authors: Лыскова И.А.
Published: December 2024

в статье рассматривается понятие чувства патриотизма; приводится литературный обзор, посвященный проблеме формирования патриотической воспитанности; представлены результаты исследования по оценке знаний младшими школьниками по истории своей семьи и родного края, а также национальной культуре, традициях и достопримечательностях родного города, символике родного края, а также представлений родителей о степени развития патриотических чувств у детей в их семье. Основной задачей исследования является создание системы воспитательных мероприятий, способствующих формированию знаний о родном крае и осознанию детьми своей связи с ним. Эксперимент, проведенный с участием детей, разделенных на контрольную и экспериментальную группы, выявил влияние образовательных мероприятий и активного участия родителей на развитие патриотических чувств у детей. Практическое значение исследования состоит в разработке рекомендаций для педагогов и родителей по использованию фольклора, изучению местной символики и достопримечательностей, которые способствуют углублению знаний детей о своем родном крае. Полученные результаты подчеркивают важность комплексного подхода в воспитательном процессе и взаимодействия семьи и школы для эффективного формирования у детей устойчивого интереса к родной культуре и национальным традициям.

the article examines the concept of a sense of patriotism; a literature review is provided on the problem of developing patriotic education; presents the results of a study on assessing the knowledge of junior schoolchildren on the history of their family and native land, as well as national culture, traditions and attractions of the native city, symbols of the native land, as well as parents’ ideas about the degree of development of patriotic feelings in children in their family. The main objective of the study is to create a system of educational activities that contribute to the formation of knowledge about their native land and children’s awareness of their connection with it.The experiment, conducted with the participation of children divided into control and experimental groups, revealed the influence of educational activities and the active participation of parents on the development of patriotic feelings in children. The practical significance of the study is to develop recommendations for teachers and parents on the use of folklore, studying local symbols and attractions that help deepen children's knowledge about their native land. The results obtained emphasize the importance of an integrated approach in the educational process and interaction between family and school for the effective formation in children of a sustainable interest in their native culture and national traditions.
Влияние наглядных средств обучения в процессе преподавания предмета «История» в условиях средней общеобразовательной школы
Authors: Любимов А.А. , Байбусинова Д.К.
Published: December 2024

в статье рассматривается вопрос применения наглядных средств обучения в рамках реализации учебного процесса в средней общеобразовательной школе. Визуализация хода исторической динамики создаёт полное и более углублённое представление у учащихся об эпизодах развития мира. Ребёнок, увидев изображение, пользуется им как носителем информации, что обеспечивает активное участие и проявление внимания на уроке. Авторами приводятся преимущества использования визуальных приёмов обучения с целью формирования исторических знаний у учащихся. В ходе изучения данного вопроса обращалось внимание на педагогические идеи выдающихся отечественных и зарубежных просветителей. Цель данной работы заключалась в определении классификации наглядных средств обучения преподавания истории, характеристике приёмов наглядного метода обучения и их значения в рамках преподавания истории в средней общеобразовательной школе. В процессе исследования был произведен анализ научной литературы, включающей информацию об элементе наглядности, применяемый на школьных уроках. Также произвелась классификация и систематизация форм наглядного обучения предмету «История», раскрыта сущность приёмов обучения. Приведены виды учебных картин, исторических карт, а также алгоритм чтения и работы с данными средствами обучения. В статье обращается внимание на комбинировании визуализации с другими видами обучения, в результате чего происходит эффективное усвоение учебного материала учащимися.

the article considers the issue of the use of visual learning tools in the framework of the educational process in secondary schools. Visualization of the course of historical dynamics creates a complete and more in-depth understanding of the episodes of the development of the world for students. After seeing the image, the child uses it as a medium of information, which ensures active participation and attention in the lesson. The authors present the advantages of using visual teaching techniques in order to form historical knowledge among students. During the study of this issue, attention was paid to the pedagogical ideas of outstanding domestic and foreign educators. The purpose of this work was to determine the classification of visual learning tools for teaching history, to characterize the methods of visual teaching and their significance in the framework of teaching history in secondary schools. In the course of the research, an analysis of scientific literature was carried out, including information about the element of visibility used in school lessons. The classification and systematization of forms of visual teaching of the subject "History" was also carried out, the essence of teaching methods was revealed. The types of educational paintings, historical maps, as well as an algorithm for reading and working with these learning tools are given. The article draws attention to the combination of visualization with other types of learning, resulting in effective assimilation of educational material by students.
Международные отношения России и Китая в области цифровизации и модернизации высшего образования (аналитический обзор)
Authors: Богомазова Н.Л.
Published: December 2024

мировое пространство сегодня вступило в «цифровой век». Катализатором мировой цифровизации системы образования послужила пандемия коронавируса «COVIDE - 19». Согласно Указу президента «О национальных целях и стратегических задачах развития Российской Федерации на период до 2024 г.» необходимо сформировать современную и безопасную цифровую образовательную среду. Россия и Китай являются одними из самых активных участников в области трансформации высшего образования в формате цифровизации. Федеральный институт развития образования провел конференцию «Цифровая дидактика профессионального образования и обучения» с участием Китая. По мнению заместителя главы китайского ведомства Чэнь Цзе, договоренности глав государств по укреплению образовательного сотрудничества будут продолжаться. Результатом сотрудничества стран явилось открытие российско-китайского университета МГУ-ППИ («Московского государственного университета имени М.В. Ломоносова» и «Пекинского политехнического института») в г. Шэньчжэне и институтов Конфуция на территории России.

the global space has entered the "digital age" today. The COVIDE-19 coronavirus pandemic served as a catalyst for the global digitalization of the education system. According to the Presidential Decree "On national goals and strategic objectives of the development of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2024", it is necessary to create a modern and secure digital educational environment. Russia and China are among the most active participants in the field of education transformation in the digitalization format. The Federal Institute for Educational Development held a conference "Digital didactics of vocational Education and Training" with the participation of China. According to Chen Jie, Deputy head of the Chinese department, the agreements of the heads of state on strengthening educational cooperation will continue. The result of the cooperation between the two countries was the opening of the Russian-Chinese University of Moscow State University-SPI ("Lomonosov Moscow State University" and "Beijing Polytechnic Institute") in Shenzhen.
Алгыс в структуре обрядового комплекса Ысыах: адресатно-персонажный ряд
Authors: Алексеев К.Г. , Ядреева А.П.
Published: December 2024

статья посвящена исследованию структуры и изменений алгысов, исполняемых в рамках якутского обряда Ысыаха. В результате исследования установлено, что композиционная структура алгысов Ысыаха включает три основных этапа: обращение, просьбу и принесение дара. Исключение составляет только один алгыс Таттинского улуса, в котором просьба отсутствует. Также выявлены различия в адресатно-персонажном ряде алгысов Ысыаха в разные исторические периоды. В работе выявлено, что традиционная композиция алгысов состоит из трёх этапов: обращения, просьбы и принесения дара. Исключение составляют редкие варианты, в которых отсутствует часть просьбы. Исследование также подчеркивает динамику адресатов и персонажей алгысов, которая менялась под воздействием исторических факторов. В дореволюционный период алгысы часто обращались к божествам нижнего мира, символизировавшим плодородие и благополучие. В советское время такие обращения исчезли, что связано с сокращением шаманской практики и упрощением обрядов. В современной традиции, напротив, наблюдается возвращение к древним корням: алгысы вновь адресуются духам-хозяевам природы, таким как духи лесов и водоемов, что символизирует связь с природой и стремление к гармонии. Таким образом, алгыс Ысыаха иллюстрирует адаптацию сакральных традиций к социально-культурным изменениям, сохраняя важную роль в укреплении якутской идентичности.

this article explores the structure and transformations of algyss performed as part of the Yakut ritual of Ysyakh. The study identifies that the compositional structure of Ysyakh’s algyss typically includes three main stages: invocation, request, and offering. An exception is found in one algys from the Tattinsky ulus, where the request is absent. Differences were also identified in the addressee-personage framework of Ysyakh’s algyss across various historical periods. Traditionally, algys compositions adhered to three stages: invocation, request, and offering, with rare cases missing the request stage. The study emphasizes the shifting dynamics of algys addressees and characters, shaped by historical influences. In the pre-revolutionary period, algyss often addressed deities of the lower world, representing fertility and prosperity. During the Soviet era, such references disappeared due to a decline in shamanic practices and ritual simplification. Conversely, modern traditions reveal a return to ancient roots: algyss once again appeal to nature spirits, such as the spirits of forests and waters, symbolizing a bond with nature and a desire for harmony. Thus, Ysyakh’s algys exemplifies how sacred traditions adapt to socio-cultural changes, maintaining a significant role in strengthening Yakut identity.
Педагогическая концепция формирования кибербезопасности у магистрантов-иностранцев, получающих педагогическое образование
Authors: Родина С.В.
Published: December 2024

в данной научной статье речь идёт о концепции формирования кибербезопасности у магистрантов-иностранцев на занятиях по дисциплине «Современные проблемы науки и образования» в вузе. Будущим преподавателям иностранного языка с использованием современных цифровых технологий очень важно знать основные правила кибербезопасности для того, чтобы безопасно использовать современное цифровое пространство в обучении подрастающего поколения. Предложенная автором концепция включает в себя следующие компоненты: познавательный, ценностно-смысловой и поведенческий, для развития которых необходимо формировать критическое мышление, ценностно-смысловые установки и социальную ответственность с помощью педагогических текстов, обладающих огромным морально-нравственным потенциалом.

this scientific article deals with the concept of cybersecurity formation among foreign master students in classes on the discipline «Modern problems of science and education» at the university. It is very important for future teachers of the foreign language using modern digital technologies to know the basic rules of cybersecurity in order to safely use the modern digital space in teaching the younger generation. The concept proposed by the author includes the following components: cognitive, value-semantic and behavioral, for the development of which it is necessary to form critical thinking, value-semantic attitudes and social responsibility with the help of pedagogical texts with great moral potential.
Фронтирный хронотоп в книге Д.И. Шрейдера «Наш Дальний Восток (Три года в Уссурийском крае)»
Authors: Васильева Т.В.
Published: December 2024

в статье рассматривается художественная специфика фронтирного хронотопа в книге Д.И. Шрейдера «Наш Дальний Восток» (Три года в Уссурийском крае). Целью исследования является выявление характерных сюжетно-композиционных мотивов и интегральных идейно-тематических блоков, образующих фундамент нарратива фронтирного хронотопа. В соответствии с целью поставлены следующие задачи: 1) обозначить специфику пространственно-временных характеристик восточного фронтира в книге Д.И. Шрейдера; 2) охарактеризовать систему персонажей книги Д.И. Шрейдера как субъектов фронтирного хронотопа, находящихся в локальном фронтирном со-бытии; 3) выделить содержательные признаки хронотопа восточного фронтира как специфического хронотопа, обладающего собственными нарративными стратегиями. Проведенное исследование позволяет обозначить специфику литературы восточного фронтира, а предложенная автором концепция выделения фронтирного хронотопа как основы нарратологической матрицы текстов о фронтирных территориях позволяет расширить методологическую базу литературоведческих описаний локальных текстов.

the article examines the artistic specificity of the frontier chronotope in the book by D.I. Shreider "Our Far East" (Three Years in the Ussuri Region). The aim of the study is to identify characteristic plot-compositional motifs and integral ideological-thematic blocks that form the foundation of the narrative of the frontier chronotope. In accordance with the goal, the following tasks were set: 1) to identify the specificity of the spatio and temporal characteristics of the eastern frontier in the book by D.I. Shreider; 2) to characterize the system of characters in the book by D.I. Shreider as subjects of the frontier chronotope, located in a local frontier co-event; 3) to highlight the substantive features of the chronotope of the eastern frontier as a specific chronotope with its own narrative strategies. The conducted research allows us to identify the specifics of the literature of the eastern frontier, and the concept of identifying the frontier chronotope as the basis of the narratological matrix of texts about frontier territories proposed by the author allows us to expand the methodological basis of literary descriptions of local texts.
Сравнительно-сопоставительный анализ топонимики США: лингвокультурологический аспект
Authors: Сидорова Л.А.
Published: December 2024

в данной статье представлен сравнительно-сопоставительный анализ топонимической системы штатов Луизиана и Массачусетс (США). Исследование топонимов - актуальное направление разных областей: географии, истории, лингвистики, культурологии. Изучение топонимов США важная область научных исследований, которая начала развиваться сравнительно недавно, с начала XVIII века. Географические названия помогают понять исторические события, происходившие и происходящие в этой местности, особенности взаимодействия людей с окружающей средой, образ жизни и традиции народов, культурное наследие и многообразие мира. Топонимы США рассказывают о периоде колонизации, о коренных американцах и их истории, войнах и мирных договорах. Целью данного исследования является выявление особенностей топонимической системы США (сравнение топонимических данных штатов Луизиана и Массачусетс в США). Достижению цели способствовало решение следующих задач: анализ работ, посвященных вопросам топонимики, исследование исторических и культурных событий, оказавших существенное влияние на топонимику различных штатов США, сравнительный лексико-семантический анализ топонимов штатов Луизиана и Массачусетс. Практическая значимость исследования заключается в том, что результаты исследования могут быть использованы в курсах лексикологии английского языка, топонимики, истории и культуре США, а также при создании топонимических словарей.

this article presents a comparative-contrastive analysis of the toponymic system of the states of Louisiana and Massachusetts (USA). The study of toponyms is a relevant area of various fields: geography, history, linguistics, cultural studies. The study of toponyms of the USA is an important area of scientific research that began to develop relatively recently, since the beginning of the 18th century. Geographical names help to understand the historical events that took place and are taking place in this area, the peculiarities of the interaction of people with the environment, the way of life and traditions of peoples, cultural heritage and diversity of the world. Toponyms of the USA tell us about the period of colonization, about Native Americans and their history, wars and peace treaties. The purpose of this study is to identify the features of the toponymic system of the United States (comparison of toponymic data of the states of Louisiana and Massachusetts in the United States). The following tasks contributed to achieving this goal: analysis of works devoted to toponymy, study of historical and cultural events that had a significant impact on the toponymy of various states of the United States, comparative lexical and semantic analysis of toponyms of the states of Louisiana and Massachusetts. The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that the results of the study can be used in courses on English lexicology, toponymy, history and culture of the United States, as well as in the creation of toponymic dictionaries.
بررسی میزان شیوع Dentigerous Cyst نزد مریضان مراجعه‌کننده شفاخانه ستوماتولوژی کابل- افغانستان
Authors:   مرکز تحقیقات علوم طبی، پوهنتون غالب کابل، پوهنحی ستوماتولوژی، دیپارتمنت کلینیک- کابل، افغانستان., رامکی عبدالوکیل , ابراهیم‌خیل منیر احمد ,   مرکز تحقیقات علوم طبی، پوهنتون غالب کابل، پوهنحی ستوماتولوژی، دیپارتمنت کلینیک- کابل، افغانستان., احسان هدایت الله ,   مرکز تحقیقات علوم طبی، پوهنتون غالب کابل، پوهنحی ستوماتولوژی، دیپارتمنت کلینیک- کابل، افغانستان
Published: December 2024

زمینه‌ و ‌هدف: سیست‌های فولیکولر (Dentigerous Cysts) از شایع‌ترین سیست‌های رشدی با منشأ دندانی محسوب می‌شوند که از پوشش جنینی دندان در حال تکامل ایجاد می‌شوند. این سیست‌ها عمدتاً در ارتباط با دندان‌های نهفته و نیمه‌نهفته ظاهر شده و می‌توانند به تخریب دندان‌ها و استخوان‌های فک منجر شوند.
روش بررسی: این مطالعه توصیفی از نوع Case Series در سال ۱۳۹۹ در شفاخانه ستوماتولوژی-کابل اجرا شد. از میان ۴۹۷۴ بیمار مراجعه‌کننده، ۶۷ بیمار مبتلا به سیست فولیکولر شناسایی و تحت درمان جراحی قرار گرفتند. اطلاعات بیماران بر اساس پنج متغیر شامل سن، جنس، موقعیت سیست در فکین، دندان‌های عامل و نوع درمان تحلیل شد.
یافته‌ها: بر اساس نتایج، ٪۵۹.۷ موارد در مردان و ٪۴۰.۳ در زنان مشاهده شد. بیشترین شیوع در دهه دوم (٪۲۰.۹) و سوم (٪۳۷.۳) زندگی بود و در دهه چهارم و پنجم و ششم به ترتیب ٪۱۷.۹ - ٪۱۶.۴ و ٪۴۶.۷، واقع گردیده است. همچنین، ٪۴۹.۳ موارد در ولایت کابل و مابقی در سایر مناطق افغانستان گزارش شد. از نظر موقعیت آناتومیکی، سیست‌های فولیکولر بیشتر در فک سفلی (٪۷۱.۶) و کمتر در فک علوی (٪۲۸.۴) مشاهده شدند.
نتیجه‌گیری: درمان عمده بیماران (٪۸۸) به‌صورت انوکلیاسیون (Enucleation) و تعداد کمتری (٪۱۲) به روش مارسوپیالیزاسیون (Marsupialization) انجام شد. با توجه به نتایج، انوکلیاسیون به‌عنوان درمان پیشنهادی توصیه می‌شود.
A Modal Ontology of Imagination
Authors: De Boer Julia
Published: December 2024

Everyday aesthetics has been accused of being ontologically and systematically juvenile for a variety of reasons, such as the rejection of some major claims of Kantian aesthetics, its relative newness, its disparate methodologies, and the theoretical and ethical difficulties of outlining a systematic apparatus without reimposing rationalist and colonial perspectives. While it is untrue that everyday aesthetics as a new sub-discipline lacks systematic rigour, another ontology of the everyday will be introduced here. Calvin Seerveld’s aesthetic theory will be outlined and then offered as a resource for understanding the constitutive role imagination plays in analytical and other kinds of thinking. His notion of ‘allusivity’ as the common quality of all aesthetic expression suggests that art, craft, design, and everyday aesthetic appreciation all emerge from the same subjective function of imaginative ‘nuance’. Additionally, his thought comes from within an established tradition of modal ontology begun by 20th century Dutch Continental philosopher Herman Dooyeweerd.
The Family Coping Towards an Effectiveness of Family Health Management Among Hypertension Patients in Jombang
Authors: Fitria Ony Nur , Urifah Siti , Nasrudin  , Rajin Mukhamad
Published: December 2024

Background: Hypertension is one silent killer and commonly occurred among elder people. Family health management is main factor to support elder people who have hypertension especially to prevent complications of hypertension. Objective: to analyze the relationship between family coping support and the effectiveness of family health management in family members with hypertension in Kepanjen Village, Jombang. Methods: This research method was correlation analytic with a cross-sectional approach, 158 families are the population in this study, 61 respondents were selected by using simple random sampling. All data collected by using questionnaires of family coping support and family health management. The data was analyzed by using Spearman rho test with significant value was p = 0.000. Results: The results of this study prove that family coping support is categorized as good with a score of 49.2% and the effectiveness of family health management is categorized as good with a score of 49.2%. The correlation coefficient value is 0.844 with a significance value of p = 0.000, which means the hypothesis is accepted, there is a relationship between family coping support and the effectiveness of family health management in family members with hypertension in Kepanjen Village, Jombang. Conclusion: Good family coping support is main factor in achieving effective family health management, because it can be controlled and can prevent the complications among hypertension patients.
Blighting the ‘Bright Star’ through Constitutional Tyranny: Nana Akufo-Addo and Democratic Backsliding in Ghana
Authors:   University of Ghana, Kpessa-Whyte Michael , Tsekpo Kafui ,   University of South Africa
Published: December 2024

This article examines the concerning trend of democratic decline in Ghana under
President Nana Akufo-Addo by discussing how constitutional powers can become
weapons against democracy itself. Once celebrated as Africa's democratic beacon,
Ghana now stands as a stark warning of how executive overreach can systematically
dismantle democratic safeguards. Through calculated manipulation of his presidential
powers, Akufo-Addo has orchestrated a sweeping capture of three pillars of democracy:
the judiciary, the Electoral Commission, and the Auditor-General's Office. By installing
party loyalists in these crucial institutions, he has transformed independent oversight
bodies into instruments of presidential power. Documentary evidence exposes a pattern
of strategic appointments that have corroded Ghana's democratic foundation, replacing
merit with political allegiance and institutional independence with partisan control. This
systematic erosion of checks and balances has birthed a new form of autocracy – one
that wields constitutional powers to create what can only be described as "constitutional
tyranny." Ghana's unfolding crisis demonstrates how democracy dies not through
dramatic coups but through the subtle manipulation of legal mechanisms, as AkufoAddo's administration masterfully exploited constitutional loopholes to consolidate
power and silence opposition. The nation's dramatic transformation from a democratic
exemplar to a cautionary tale sends a chilling message to emerging democracies that
constitutional powers, without robust institutional independence, can become tools for
democracy's destruction.
Fundamentals for Power-sharing Institutionalisation in Divided Societies: A Systematic Review
Authors:   The University of  Dodoma, Haji Moh’d
Published: December 2024

Power-sharing arrangements have become one of the most valuable alternatives in solving political and ethnic-related conflicts in recent decades. This is mainly due to the inclusion of contesting groups in political governance, thus helping society avoid violence caused by harsh power struggles. Despite the conflict management potential, many power-sharing arrangements in heterogeneous and deeply divided societies fail to mature and transform into permanent institution. This article applies a systematic review of the literature on political institutionalism to establish the fundamentals for power-sharing institutionalisation. Its analysis reveals that power-sharing institutionalisation relies on multiple factors, including but not limited to political will, effective institutions, socio-cultural support, and support from the international community. The article contributes to existing research on political institutionalism by proposing the parameters for examining power-sharing institutionalisation across societies.
Strategi Evaluasi, Pelaporan, dan Tindak Lanjut untuk Meningkatkan Efektivitas Layanan BK di Sekolah
Authors: Christiana Elisabeth , Hati Adinda Mutiara , Rakhmanita Aulia , Pratama Gadis Putri Amelia , Asmarani Eka Meylana
Published: December 2024

In this Study, the researcher is interested in examining the evaluation, reporting, and follow-up strategies to improve the effectiveness of guidance and counseling services in schools, both at the elementary/Islamic elementary school, junior high school/Islamic junior high school, and senior high school/vocational high school/Islamic senior high school levels. This study aims to deepen the understanding of evaluation, reporting, and follow-up strategies to improve the effectiveness of guidance and counseling services in schools. In their research, the reserchers used a qualitative approach through literature studies. Literature studies are the objects studied in this study, namely evaluation, reportiing, and follow-up strategies in guidance and counseling services in schools. The result of this study can be said that evaluation, reporting, and follow-up in guidance and counseling services are important components in ensuring the success of guidance and counseling services in school.
Evaluation of the Pons, Midbrain, Thalamus, Hippocampus, and Trigeminal Nerve with MRI in Patients with Cluster Headache
Authors: Şahan Mehmet Hamdi , Bayar Muluk Nuray , Koçtürk Fatih
Published: December 2024

Objective: We investigated the volumetric changes of the brain structures and trigeminal nerve diameters in cluster headache (CH) by cranial MRI.
Methods: The cranial MRI images of 30 adult patients with CH and 30 adult subjects with normal cranial MRI results were included. In both groups, pons, midbrain, thalamus, and hippocampus volumes; and trigeminal nerve diameters were measured.
Results: There were no significant differences between pons (p=0.849), midbrain (p=0.855), bithalamic (p=0.553Right, p=0.523Left), and hippocampus volumes (p=0.930Right, p=0.698Left). In CH group, trigeminal nerve diameter (2.38±0.47 mm) was non-significantly higher than the control group (2.29±0.44 mm) (p=0.131). In the CH group, left thalamus and right hippocampus volumes were significantly higher than the contralateral side (p<0.05). In CH group, there were positive correlations between the pons and thalamus (p=0.037Right and p=0.037Left) and hippocampus volumes (p=0.002Right, p=0.005Left); midbrain and bithalamic volumes (p=0.001Right, p=0.001Left); and right trigeminal nerve diameter (p=0.029); thalamus and pons(p=0.037Right, p=0.037Left); and midbrain volumes (p=0.001Right, p=0.001Left); right and left hippocampus volumes (p=0.000); right and left trigeminal nerve diameters (p=0.000). In females, right hippocampus volumes were smaller than those in males (r= ˗0.374, p=0.042).
Conclusion: In CH patients, left thalamus volume was higher; and left hippocampus volume was lower. In CH patients, the limbic system and especially left hippocampus may be affected and get lower in volumetric analysis. Additionally, the right thalamus is affected showing lower volume in CH patients.
The Impacts of Chronotype on Sleep Quality, Eating Attitudes, and Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Bipolar Disorder
Authors: Erdoğan Aktürk Beyza , Aslan Eda , Erdoğan Kaya Ayşe
Published: December 2024

Objective: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between chronotype and sleep quality, eating attitudes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in bipolar disorder (BD).
Methods: The study included data on sociodemographic and clinical variables, anthropometric measurements, and blood biochemical tests of 78 individuals in the euthymic period diagnosed with BD. Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Eating Attitudes Test-40 (EAT-40) were administered to the participants. The internet-based Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation-2 (SCORE-2) calculator was used as a cardiovascular risk assessment tool, and the presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) was assessed.
Results: Participants were divided into three chronotype groups: morning (n=25, 32.1%), intermediate (n=26, 33.3%) and evening type (n=27, 34.6%). The evening chronotype had significantly higher systolic blood pressure levels compared to the morning chronotype (p=0.050). Lower HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) levels were observed in the evening chronotype group, while there was no significant difference in other biochemical parameters. 89% of the evening group had poor sleep quality. Two thirds of individuals in the evening group had MetS. After adjusting for confounding factors, it was observed that evening-type individuals had higher SCORE-2 scores compared to the non-evening-type group.
Conclusion: In conclusion, late chronotype in BD is associated with poorer clinical prognosis and sleep quality, unhealthier dietary habits and higher risk of CVD. The development of chronobiological treatment interventions targeting circadian regulation may be beneficial for evening chronotype diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Recurrence and Factors Associated with Recurrence in Dupuytren's Disease Patients Treated with Percutaneous Needle Aponeurotomy
Authors: Köroğlu Muhammed , Ertem Kadir , Özdemir Ekrem , Taşkıran Gültekin , Karakaplan Mustafa , Ergen Emre , Balıkçı Çiçek İpek , Özdeş Hüseyin Utku , Aslantürk Okan
Published: December 2024

Objective: Dupuytren's disease (DD) is a progressive condition of the palmar fascia that limits finger extension. Percutaneous needle aponeurotomy has become increasingly popular in recent years. Despite appropriate treatment, recurrence is common. This study investigates recurrence development following percutaneous needle aponeurotomy and evaluates the relationship between patient characteristics, disease-related factors, and recurrence in DD.
Methods: This retrospective study included 98 fingers from 41 patients diagnosed with Dupuytren's disease who underwent percutaneous needle aponeurotomy at a hand surgery outpatient clinic between 2012 and 2022. Patient records were reviewed, and characteristics such as age, gender, occupation, and dominant hand were documented. The stage of DD was determined preoperatively. Functional outcomes were assessed using a subjective satisfaction scale, and postoperative complications and recurrences were analyzed.
 Results: Of the 41 patients, 32 (78%) were male and 9 (22%) were female. The mean age was 62 years (range, 44–82 years), and the mean follow-up period was 45 months (range, 9–138 months). Postoperative evaluations showed that 17 patients (41.5%) had excellent results, 19 patients (46.3%) had good results, and 5 patients (12.2%) had fair results. Recurrence of Dupuytren's disease occurred in 24 (58.5%) patients. Among all patients, 30 (73.2%) were willing to undergo reoperation, regardless of recurrence. The recurrence rate was significantly lower after percutaneous needle release in stage 1 DD (p = 0.011).
 Conclusion: Percutaneous needle aponeurotomy offers high patient satisfaction and early discharge benefits, making it a preferred option for surgeons, despite the potential for recurrence. While the classification of recurrence as a complication is debated, it is a recognized outcome of progressive DD. Regardless of patient characteristics, performing percutaneous needle aponeurotomy at an early stage can significantly reduce recurrence rates.