bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Üniversite Öğrencilerinde Nomofobi, Durumluk ve Sürekli Kaygı Seviyesini Etkileyen Faktörler ve Nomofobi, Durumluk ve Sürekli Kaygı İlişkisi
Authors: Çağlayan Mustafa Talha , Arslantaş Hülya
Published: January 2025

Amaç: Araştırma üniversite öğrencilerinde Nomofobi, Durumluk ve Sürekli Kaygı seviyesini etkileyen faktörleri ve Nomofobi, Durumluk ve Sürekli Kaygı seviyeleri arasındaki ilişkisiyi belirlemek amacı ile kesitsel olarak yapılmıştır.
Yöntem: Çalışma Türkiye’nin batısında bir üniversitede okuyan 459 öğrenci ile yürütülmüştür. Veriler; anket formu, Nomofobi Ölçeği, Durumluk Kaygı Envanteri ve Sürekli Kaygı Envanteri kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde tanımlayıcı istatistiksel yöntemler, student t test, One Way ANOVA, Kruskal Wallis-H, Pearson Korelasyon Testi, Stepwise Çoklu Regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Öğrencilerinin yaş ortalaması 20.81±1.90 olup %65.1’i kadındır. Öğrencilerin Nomofobi Ölçeği puan ortalamalarının 62.75±14.01, Durumluk Kaygı Envanteri puan ortalamalarının 40.39±10.43, Sürekli Kaygı Envanteri puan ortalamalarının 44.62±9.98 olduğu bulunmuştur. Öğrencilerin %73’ü telefonlarını günde 1-2 defa şarj ederken, %65.8’i telefonlarının şarj seviyesi %20’nin altına düşünce şarj etmektedir. Öğrenciler telefonlarının şarjı bitmek üzere iken ilk olarak %43.80’i ekran parlaklığını azaltmakta, %24.62’si interneti, %14.60’ı telefonu veya bazı uygulamaları kapatmakta, %16.99’u telefonu uçak ya da pil tasarrufu moduna almaktadır. Öğrencilerin %52.7’si telefonlarının şarj seviyesi %100 olmadan telefonu şarjdan çıkarmaktadır. Kadın öğrencilerin Nomofobi Ölçeği puan ortalaması erkeklerin Nomofobi Ölçeği puan ortalamasından fazladır. Öğrencilerin yaşları arttıkça Nomofobi Ölçeği puan ortalaması azalmaktadır.
Sonuç: Öğrencilerin akıllı telefonlarını şarj etme sıklığı arttıkça nomofobi puanlarının artması, şarj durumuna göre huzurlu, gergin, pişman, hayal kırıklığına uğramış veya enerji dolu hissetmesi, şarj seviyesinin öğrencilerin anlık duygularına etki ettiğini göstermektedir.
Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Geçirecek Hastaların Umut, Depresyon ve Sosyal Destek Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Demir Korkmaz Fatma , Dolgun Eda , Karacabay Kevser , Yavuz Van Giersbergen Meryem
Published: January 2025

Amaç: Araştırma kalp damar cerrahisi geçirecek hastaların umut, depresyon ve sosyal destek düzeylerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapıldı.
Yöntem: Araştırma bir Üniversite Hastanesinin Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Kliniği'nde yapıldı. Araştırmanın örneklemi kalp damar cerrahisi olmayı bekleyen 185 hastadan oluştu. Araştırmanın verileri; Tanımlayıcı veri formu, Herth Umut Ölçeği, Algılanan Sosyal Destek Ölçeği ve Beck Depresyon Ölçeği kullanılarak ameliyat öncesinde yüz yüze görüşme yöntemi ile toplandı. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde yüzdelik hesaplamalar, ortalama ve standart sapma, Mann- Whitney U testi, Ki-kare testi, korelasyon ve çoklu regresyon analizi kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan hastaların yaş ortalamasının 59.96±13.27 olduğu görüldü. Hastaların Beck Depresyon Ölçeği Puan Ortalaması 11.96±1.88, Herth Umut Ölçeği Puan Ortalaması 68.07±1.11, Çok Boyutlu Algılanan Sosyal Destek Ölçeği Puan Ortalaması 73.07±1.00 idi. Beck Depresyon puanı ile Umut ölçek puanı arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı, negatif yönlü bir ilişki bulundu. Hastaların Herth Umut toplam puanını Beck depresyon toplam puanının, sosyal destek toplam puanının, eğitim durumunun etkilediği belirlendi. Hastaların Beck depresyon toplam puanını Herth umut toplam puanının, sosyal destek toplam puanının, medeni durumun etkilediği belirlendi.
Sonuç: Çalışma sonucuna göre hastaların üçte birinde orta ve şiddetli düzeyde depresyon bulgusu olduğu belirlendi. Hastaların umutlarının ve algılanan sosyal destek puan ortalamalarının yüksek olduğu görüldü. Ayrıca hastaların Beck depresyon toplam puanını Herth umut toplam puanının ve sosyal destek toplam puanının etkilemesi nedeniyle kalp damar cerrahisi geçirecek hastaların depresyon durumlarının belirlenmesi ve depresyon bulgusu olan hastalar için konsültasyon liyezon hemşirelerinden destek alınması önerilebilir.
Yaşlılarda Düzenli Yapılan Boş Zaman Fiziksel Aktiviteleri ile Kırılganlık Düzeyi Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Öztürk Nazan , Abacıgil Filiz , Seven Ozan
Published: January 2025

Amaç: Bu çalışma yaşlı bireylerde düzenli yapılan boş zaman fiziksel aktiviteler ile kırılganlık düzeyinin ilişkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Yöntem: Kesitsel tipteki çalışma, bir hastane polikliniğine başvuran 65 yaş üzeri yaşlılarda (n=295) gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada veri toplamak için: ‘’Genel Bilgi Formu, ‘’Frail Kırılganlık Ölçeği’’, ‘’Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Ölçeği (kısa form)’’ ve düzenli boş zaman fiziksel aktivitenin belirlenmesinde, Chang ve ark.’nın tanımı kullanılmıştır. Veriler, sayı, yüzde, ortalama±standart sapma, medyan (minimum-maksimum), analizlerde Mann-Whitney U testi, Kruskal Wallis testi ve ki-kare testi kullanılarak sunulmuştur.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların %30.6’sı kırılgan, %47.8’i kırılganlık öncesi dönemdedir. Kırılganlık ile ilişkili faktörlere bakıldığında, daha önce düşme öyküsü olanların %40.3’ünde kırılganlık görülürken, düşme öyküsü olmayanlarda kırılganlık %25.5’dir (p
Interface Design of Quranic Application using Design Science Research Methodology: A Comparison of Gamification and Non-Gamification Design
Authors: Jafar Asidik Al , Hardiyanti Margareta , Swari Rachmadita Andre
Published: January 2025

Objective: To improve student motivation and engagement through an intuitive mobile interface with interactive visuals. Method: Using Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM), this study compares gamified and non-gamified interface designs.  Results: User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) results indicate that the gamified version outperforms the non-gamified design, particularly in stimulation and attractiveness, positively impacting learner and teacher satisfaction. Additionally, the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) confirms that gamification significantly increases students' motivation, while the User Engagement Scale (UES) highlights the gamified version's effectiveness in creating an enjoyable, engaging, and impactful learning experience. Novelty: This research uniquely contrasts gamified and non-gamified designs in Quranic education, providing insights for quality improvement in Islamic e-learning platforms.
21st Century Learning: A Research Analysis of Numeracy Literacy Trends among Students
Authors: Nityasanti Novi , Laila Alfi , Saida Amara , Baharudin Baharudin , Yasin Mohd Hanafi Mohd
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study analyzes recent trends in numeracy literacy among primary school students in Kediri District and identifies the challenges, opportunities, and steps to improve students' numeracy achievement in the 21st century. Method: A qualitative approach was used in this study, including interviews with teachers, classroom observations, and documentation of numeracy assessment results. The study involved 200 grade 4 and 5 students from 10 partner primary schools in the Campus on Duty (CoD) program. Results: The findings indicate that numeracy literacy trends are influenced by the integration of technology, including game-based learning applications and online platforms. Despite limited resources and insufficient teacher training, technology provides significant opportunities for enhancing numeracy learning. Project-based learning and collaboration with local technology communities were found to be effective in improving numeracy understanding by allowing students to apply concepts in real-world contexts. Novelty: This study emphasizes the unique role of project-based learning and collaboration with local technology communities as strategies for improving numeracy literacy. By integrating real-world contexts and technology, the findings offer new insights into bridging traditional teaching methods with innovative approaches, addressing the evolving demands of 21st-century education.
Analysis of Student Interaction and Social Skills in Game Activities in Elementary School in Indonesian Context
Authors: Rifayanti Zuni Eka Tiyas , Salamah Evi Rizqi , Monkonsawasd Poonkeat , Andari Shelly
Published: January 2025

Objective: Social skills are one of the basic skills that students must have. How important social skills students must have. Elementary school students are expected to be able to recognize and implement social skills in their future lives. However, in practice at school, students have fewer social skills. Due to the lack of interaction and joint learning activities between students in elementary schools. Through learning activities at school, communicating, and even playing. This research aims to analyze the types of games that can foster interaction and social skills in elementary school students. Method: This research uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. The research subjects were 15 elementary school students in Wringinrejo, Mojokerto. Research stages (1) in the preparation stage, the researcher pr, prepares a research plan and creates interviews, observations, documentation, and guidelines. (2) Implementation Stage, the researcher conducted a field study by carrying out observation and interviews, as well as taking documentation; 3) Findings Results: The researcher analyzed the findings and made conclusions from the research results and continued with the final stage, namely (4) Research Reporting Stage using observation data, interviews, and documented. Result: The results of this research show that the social skills of elementary school students are excellent through group play activities such as mazes and marbles are suitable for solitary and social play because they are proven to stimulate children to interact socially in the physical process and improve their social skills.Novelty: The researcher's hope for future researchers is to look more deeply at students' social skills at the elementary school level to have more innovative strategies, media, or other methods in instilling students' social skills.
No College Students Left Behind Digital: Reading Comprehension in Framework of Direct Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA)
Authors: Cahyono Bambang Eko Hari , Widyaningrum Heny Kusuma , Maruti Endang Sri , Irawan Nico
Published: January 2025

Objective: Students must master reading comprehension activities because obtaining known information during learning is important. Without mastering reading comprehension, students will encounter problems between studies. On the other hand, there are still not many teachers who utilize technology products during teaching, so pedagogical and didactic aspects are neglected. Therefore, this research aims to develop Google Sites learning media through the Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) strategy so that students' reading comprehension skills on nonfiction texts can run well. Method: This research includes development research (RnD) using a sample of grade IV students totaling 50. The instrument used a media and material expert validation questionnaire and a student response questionnaire after the media was tested. Results: The results showed that developing Google Sites media with the DRTA strategy for students' reading comprehension skills was declared valid by material experts at 83% and media experts at 86%.In addition, after being tested, the development of Google Sites media received a good response from students. This means that the learning media developed is of high quality. Novelty: This research emphasizes solving students' reading comprehension problems in nonfiction texts. This is done by developing Google site media designed with the DRTA strategy and then testing students to see their reading comprehension ability.
Scaffolding Based On Scientific Creativity Learning (SSCL): An Innovative Learning Model To Improve Student’s Skill in Scientific Creativity
Authors: Astutik Sri , Nuriman Nuriman , Supeno Supeno , Wardayati Siti Maria , Arif Alfi , Dienda Senny Weyara , Wahyuni Nining Ika , Nisa' Khoirun
Published: January 2025

Objective: Describe The development of the SSCL model, including validity, practicality, effectivity, and student response with the implementation of learning and student activities. This study aimed to obtain validity, practicality, effectivity, and student responses to the SSCL model in Junior high school. Method: This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) research oriented towards product development using the ADDIE development model—determination of the research location using a purposive sampling area. The sample in this study was student class VIII. Results: The results showed (1) the validity and reliability are very valid and very reliable, (2) an improved indicator of achievement with high category, (2) most of the students gave responses that scaffolding based on Scientific Creativity Learning (SSCL) models enabled them to practice scientific creativity skills in junior high school. Novelty: This research emphasizes using scaffolding for Proximal Zone Development (ZPD) approach students and students' initial conceptions of learning science. The result findings show that each phase of SSCL significantly contributes to increasing the achievement of indicators of scientific creativity.
CONSIDERAÇÕES SOBRE A IMPLANTAÇÃO DO NOVO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Morais Rozilene Pereira Costa
Published: January 2025

Este artigo é um recorte de minha dissertação “Projetos de vida: uma análise pedagógica através da revisão sistemática da literatura” em desenvolvimento, especificamente do capitulo 2 onde é feito uma análise dos textos bibliográficos e documentais. O artigo analisa um subgrupo de 13 documentos de um universo de 40 que recorrerem em sua argumentação a dados puramente bibliográficos perguntando os conceitos de os conceitos de dialética, ideologia (processos de produção e gerenciamento governamental), caracterizam estas análises. Como metodologia foi usado a abordagem da análise de conteúdo, seguindo os princípios da pesquisa científica e definida pelo acesso as bases de dados eletrônicos específicos a saber: Scielo, Google Scholar, PUBMED, além dos seguintes documentos: Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), Programa Novo Ensino Médio: Materiais do MEC sobre o Projeto de Vida: Artigos e livros sobre a metodologia "Projeto de Vida". A pesquisa evidencia a importância desses projetos para o desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional dos estudantes, mas também aponta limitações nas pesquisas existentes, como a falta de consideração de fatores contextuais e a utilização de perspectivas teóricas restritas. A autora defende a necessidade de uma abordagem mais crítica e interdisciplinar, que leve em conta as diversas influências sociais e políticas que moldam a implementação dos projetos de vida.
Determination of Euphrates River Stability at Fallujah Area Using Spectral Reflectance
Authors: Al-Kubasi Ban , Al-Jarrah Omar
Published: January 2025

Rivers generally try to be stable and compatible with the surrounding geological and climatic conditions. Any change in these conditions will affect the river and its activities. The Euphrates River in Fallujah is connected with theTharthar Channel, which means additional amounts of water and sediments enter the main course and change the profile or shape with some shifting location to be stable again. Some of these changes are dangerous if the channel moves towards villages or buildings, especially those on the river banks. To determine these changes, measurements for the river’s reflectivity were made across two profiles situated before and after the connection point between the Euphrates River and the Tharthar Channel. A wavelength of 850 microns was chosen for the reflectivity measurements because it provides the best discrimination between water, soil, and vegetation. Reflectivity indicated islands and narrow widths during the dry and flood seasons during fieldwork for comparison. A series of Satellite images from 1972 to 2024 were utilized to identify river changes before and after this channel was built. Results demonstrated a 100-200 m., Meander shift. In a typical case, another place showed a shift of 900-1000 m, which is the most threatened by river shifting. It becomes clear that the Euphrates River although in recent low discharge and draught period still affects the surrounding areas.
Identifying New Ostracods Species of Genera Bairdia, Bythocypris, Paracypris and Abyssocypris Belongs to Aaliji Formation from Borehole Jambour (46) in Kirkuk Area, Northeastern Iraq
Authors: Sedeeq Ahmed , Aziz Nisreen
Published: January 2025

Four new ostracod species belong to the four genra are identifying from the Aaliji Formation (Paleocene-Early Eocene ) in the Kirkuk area, Jambour well (46), Northeastern Iraq, were identified. These species are, Bairdiaazizi sp.nov., Bythocyprisaalijiensissp. nov., Paracyprisjambourensis sp.nov., Abyssocypriswaleedi sp. nov. These genera are showing strong affinities to faunas from India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the Eastern Mediterranean, East Africa and the Middle East (Southern New Tethys).
Organic Matter Characterization of Frasnian Hot Shales in Ahnet Basin, Southern Algeria
Authors: Dekmouche Riad , Kadri Mehdi , Benferdia Yasser
Published: January 2025

This study provides a comprehensive geochemical assessment of Frasnian shale from two wells, located in the Ahnet Basin, southwestern Algeria. Through Rock-Eval analysis and palynofacies examination, the research explores the thermal maturity, organic richness, and hydrocarbon potential of the shale, while also shedding light on the depositional environment, sources of organic matter, and preservation conditions. The findings offer a comprehensive understanding of the organic matter within the Frasnian shale, which could significantly boost the exploration and exploitation of unconventional resources in the region. In the first well, most samples revealed medium to excellent total organic carbon content, but with limited potential hydrocarbons, indicating varying stages of gas-phase maturation. Conversely, the second well showed good to excellent TOC content with low potential hydrocarbons, suggesting a more advanced stage of maturation, particularly within the dry gas phase. Microscopic analysis further confirmed the maturity levels in both wells, with the organic material primarily originating from mixed marine Type II sources. These insights are critical for evaluating the hydrocarbon potential and maturation stages in the Ahnet Basin, making them essential for effective resource assessment and exploitation.
Faults Geometry and the Evolution of Ain Sifni Anticline, Northern Iraq
Authors: Hasan Ahmed , Khagoory Fatima , Hasan Mariam
Published: January 2025

Southwest of the Shaikhan anticline lies the Ain Sifni structure. A 2-dimensional seismic survey further supported by the topographic expression identified three possible structures in the region. The Simrit, East Simrit, and Betnar are these structures. Here, the deformation structural style is presented in the study area using seismic reflection profiles and structural contour maps. The anticlinal hinge line of the examined structure shows aberrations and clockwise rotation in its central region. This feature is explained by a dextral strike-slip fault trending north to south. This fault is assumed to be a deep-basement fault that splits the Ain Sifni structure into three parts: Bentar structure in the south, East Simirat structure in the northeastern with reverse asymmetry, and Simirat structure in the northwest with normal asymmetry. We developed a realistic fold model, described the kinematic evolution of the Ain Sifni structure, and revealed the change in fold axis and fault morphology with depth.
Pre-Hospital and Follow-Up Ultrasound Detection of Hydronephrosis and Perinephric Fluid
Authors: Miravent Sérgio , Vaz Bruna , Figueiredo Teresa , Limon Juan , Lobo Manuel , Almeida Rui
Published: January 2025

Screening ultrasound is essential in emergency services, providing a fast and accurate tool for detecting pathologies associated with renal colic like hydronephrosis or urinary obstruction. Its portability, real-time imaging, and lack of radiation make it ideal for environments with limited resources, such as peripheral basic emergency services in Portugal, where the described case occurred.
The use of screening ultrasound by trained professionals based on theoretical and practical teaching        enables an immediate response to clinical questions in emergency contexts. This article emphasizes the importance of ultrasound in the initial assessment of patients with renal colic and suspected hydronephrosis/urinary obstruction, aiding decisions regarding treatment and referral to specialists.
In this study, a patient was admitted to a basic peripheral emergency service with symptoms of renal colic. The initial ultrasound revealed discrete hydronephrosis and perirenal fluid, with bilateral patency of the urinary jets. Based on these results, conservative treatment with pain relief medication was initiated. As the patient improved, the physician decided to continue monitoring the patient with follow-up ultrasounds on an outpatient basis here, imaging improvements were observed. By the third day, perirenal fluid was no longer visible, the degree of pelvicalyceal dilation had decreased, and the patient was asymptomatic. By the seventh day, there were no signs of pelvicalyceal dilation or perirenal fluid, and the patient remained asymptomatic.
Screening ultrasound contributes to patient safety by enabling early detection of urinary pathologies and reducing the burden on central hospitals by redirecting simpler cases that can be managed on an outpatient basis with appropriate follow-up, thereby avoiding risks to the patients.
Update on Early Combination Therapy with Lastest Monoclonal Antibodies and Antivirals as HIV, HCV, Influenza in Extremely Vulnerable Persons with Sars-Cov-2: A Literature Review and Clinical Experience
Authors: LE Weimer
Published: January 2025

The emergence of new variants of concern in immunocompromised persons with SARS-CoV-2, particularly those with mutations in the spike protein, has complicated treatment strategies.

Some Therapies focused only on viral clearance effects and not on major clinical outcomes.

As the virus continues to evolve, the development of broad-spectrum therapies, along with personalized approaches to treatment, will be crucial in managing COVID-19 .

After the first year period in which several treatments were employed early intervention strategies, including the use of antiretrovirals and monoclonal antibodies, have emerged as promising approaches to mitigate the severity of COVID-19 in fragile individuals and prevent disease progression, hospitalization and death even in recent time with less aggressive SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Guidelines, high-quality data for combination treatment exploiting antivirals and neutralizing antibodies do not exist in the outpatient setting, especially in severe immunocompromised individuals.

Nevertheless, several studies have attempted to investigate the efect of this approach and although these are often observational studies without control groups, generally no severe adverse reactions from the combination therapy have been reported.

The potential efficacy of early combination therapy, based on an antiviral plus a monoclonal antibody, for COVID-19 in severely immunocompromised patients is matter of clinical and literature debate in the scientific word.

To date, information concerning the early treatments of COVID-19 using combined therapies has been limited.

In this Literature Review we explain the Last variant of concern and the updates on combination therapy for vulnerable persons with Sars-Cov-2.
Incidence of Midfoot Instability in Patients with Achilles Tendon Ruptures (ATR): Why ATR is a Secondary Sign of Spring Ligament Laxity
Authors: Aziz Md Abdul
Published: January 2025

Achilles Tendon Rupture (ATR) is a common yet debilitating injury that affects individuals of all ages and activity levels. Several theories describe the pathogenesis of ATR. This study aims to evaluate if there is increased medial column instability in terms of talonavicular laxity or first ray instability in patients with ATR. Patients were recruited from a database of Tendoachilles (TA) ruptures presenting to the clinic. All patients underwent non operative treatment. Patients with pre-existing foot surgery, arthropathy or generalised laxity were excluded. A total of 15 TA ruptures were assessed for first ray instability and Spring Ligament (SL) incompetence. Results: No patients had pre-existing Achilles problems or foot instability in our cohort. One patient had a chronic unilateral rupture, missed an initial presentation and had treatment. TA maximum Anteroposterior (AP) thickness between affected and unaffected feet demonstrated no significant difference. ATR feet demonstrated greater midfoot instability in terms of both Talonavicular (TN) laxity and First Ray Instability (FRI) in all ATR feet (p<0.05). Despite medial column instability the incidence of significant valgus impingement pain was 8/15 cases. Both were statistically increased. This suggests that combined pathogenesis may be responsible for both pathologies. In conclusion, this is the first study to our knowledge that reports increased medial column laxity being present in all ATR feet. External biomechanical factors in a predisposed foot help generate an internal moment/ force that overloads the TA. The relationship between intrinsic foot biomechanics and ATR has not been described. Future treatments may therefore be directed at restoring midfoot stability using orthotics or surgery to help restore biomechanics and to help offload the TA and protect the foot from future re-ruptures.
Interventions in Biosensor Surfaces for Arsenic Detection
Authors: S Shalvi
Published: January 2025

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element in earth crust which is known to be heavy metals that is a very harmful environmental pollutant that has a strong link towards human health. Arsenic may cause gene mutation, alterations, cognitive disorders and malignancy in a person, even causing infertility when it gets consumed either unknowingly when it comes to pollution debris or deliberately in case of homicidal. Arsenic is one of those heavy metal which can be able to cross blood brain barrier and directly affects the central nervous system and also infants in case of pregnant lady therefore, its detection at nano level becomes so important. A vast range of biosensors for qualitative and quantitative classification and recognition of arsenic have been developed over the last few decades. Biosensors are analytical instruments with great specificity, accessibility, relatively low consumption and convenience of being used that can be used to monitor an aspect of diverse analytes qualitatively and quantitatively. Because of its widespread presence in nature and substantial toxicity to living organisms, arsenic must be evaluated often in groundwater, sediment, agricultural and dietary samples.

The purpose of this review is to highlight some recent advances in biosensor development by focusing on recombinant entire cells or specific arsenic-binding nucleotide sequences and peptide. Surface plasmon resonance recombinant technology, reusable enzymatic strips for on-the-spot detection have also been proposed as future technologies.
Kosova’da Türkçe Yayımlanan Bilimsel ve Hakemli Bir Dergi: BAL-TAM Türklük Bilgisi
Authors: Okumuş Salih
Published: January 2025

Balkanlar Türk tarihi için önemlidir. Bölge ile doğrudan ilişkilerimiz Osmanlı İmparatorluğu ile başlar. Ancak I. Balkan Savaşı’ndan sonra Osmanlı Devleti’nin bölgeden çekilmesiyle, zor duruma düşen Müslümanlar, II. Dünya Savaşı’na kadar karanlık bir dönem yaşar. Tito’ nun önderliğinde Yugoslavya’nın kurulmasıyla verilen bazı haklar başta Türkçe öğretimi olmak üzere basın yayın hayatını da etkiler. Birlik ve Tan Yayınları'nın çevresinde çıkarılan çeşitli gazete ve dergiler ile edebiyat, sanat ve kültür hayatı yeniden canlanır. Ancak Yugoslavya’nın dağılmasıyla Tan Yayın Şirketi kapatılır. Edebiyat ve sanat alanlarında çıkan gazete ve dergilerin de yayın hayatına son verilir. Özellikle Türkçe basın alanında büyük bir boşluk oluşur. Bu boşluğu doldurmak üzere o sıralar kurulmuş olan Balkan Türkoloji Araştırmaları Merkezi, 2004 yılının Mart ayında BAL-TAM Türklük Bilgisi dergisinin ilk sayısını çıkarır. Yılda iki kez çıkan dergi, 20 yıl aralıksız yayın hayatına devam ederek 41. sayısına ulaşır. Bilimsel ve hakemli bir dergi olan BAL-TAM tarih, edebiyat, halk bilimi, eğitim gibi farklı bölümleri içeren akademik yazılardan oluşmaktadır. Dergi çevrim içi olarak yayımlanmasının yanı sıra fiziki olarak da basılır, ayrıca kendi adını taşıyan bir de web sayfası bulunur. Amacımız Balkanlarda Türkçe olarak yayımlanan bilimsel ve hakemli bir dergi olan BAL-TAM Türklük Bilgisi dergisini kimlik bilgileri, şekil yapısı, muhteva özellikleri ve yazar kadrosu bakımından incelemektir.
EVALUACIÓN DEL ESTADO NUTRICIONAL, PREVALENCIA DE ENFERMEDADES CRÓNICAS Y ADHERENCIA A LA DIETA MEDITERRÁNEA EN PACIENTES CON TRASTORNO MENTAL GRAVE
Authors: Gozalbo Monfort Mónica María , Dobón Pérez Marta , Guillem Ramón Ana Dolores
Published: January 2025

Introducción. Las enfermedades mentales de duración prolongada se consideran un factor de riesgo para el desarrollo de enfermedades crónicas no trasmisibles (obesidad, diabetes, hipertensión y dislipidemias). Objetivo: Este trabajo tiene como objetivo conocer el estado nutricional y analizar la relación entre la prevalencia de enfermedades crónicas y el grado de adherencia a la Dieta Mediterránea, así como valorar su influencia en pacientes con Trastorno Mental Grave (TMG). Metodología: Estudio transversal, descriptivo y analítico con 20 pacientes (11 hombres y 9 mujeres) de la Unidad de Larga Estancia del Centro de Rehabilitación San Juan de Dios de Teruel diagnosticados de Trastorno Mental Grave (TMG). El estado nutricional se valora a través del Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC), para determinar la prevalencia de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles (ECNT) se utilizan los datos proporcionados por el centro y para la evaluación de la adherencia a Dieta Mediterránea (DM) se utiliza un cuestionario PREDIMED adaptado/modificado específicamente para este tipo de pacientes. Resultados: Los resultados obtenidos permitieron conocer que un 45% de los participantes padecía obesidad, un 35% diabetes, un 30% hipertensión, un 45% dislipidemia y un 30% de la muestra padecía síndrome metabólico. El 90% de la muestra obtuvo una puntuación inferior o igual a 7 puntos que indica baja adherencia a la DM. Destacar que de entre los pacientes con mayor número de ECNT se determinaron las mayores prevalencias de baja adherencia a DM (45%). Conclusiones: La implementación de programas de intervención nutricional, donde se trabajen estrategias para favorecer una mayor adherencia a Dieta Mediterránea, el mantenimiento de un peso deseable y la prevención de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles ayudaría a mejorar la salud y calidad de vida, y con ello, reducir las tasas de mortalidad en los individuos con TMG. Cabe destacar también que, sería conveniente considerar la presencia habitual de un Dietista-Nutricionista en este tipo de instituciones.
Factors associated with the risk of sarcopenia in older adults in Cuenca, Ecuador
Authors: Abril-Ulloa Victoria , Encalada-Torres Lorena , Carpio-Arias Valeria , Espinoza – Mejía Mauricio
Published: January 2025

Introduction. TSeveral factors contribute to prevent the risk of sarcopenia in older adults and maintain health. Objective: To determine the relationship between risk of sarcopenia and nutritional status, diet quality, and physical activity in older adults attending public health centers in Cuenca, Ecuador. Methodology: Analytical cross-sectional study in 189 older adults from the city of Cuenca. Sociodemographic characteristics, nutritional status, diet quality, physical activity and risk of sarcopenia, were determined. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis were performed for the analysis. The Chi square test was used (p < 0.05). Results: The mean age of the participants was 74 years (±6.23) with a higher participation of women (69.8%), and primary education (68.3%). 32.3% were overweight and 19.6% were obese. 6.9% of older adults had a healthy diet and about 30% of participants were at risk for sarcopenia. Approximately 70% of older adults had moderate or high physical activity. An association was found between the risk of sarcopenia in women and physical inactivity (p<0.05). Discussion: Several studies have shown that lack of physical activity contributes to the risk of sarcopenia in older adults, which is consistent with thisstudy. Other variables did not show a relationship, possibly due to the specific characteristics of this population group. Conclusions: The prevalence of risk for sarcopenia was high, which may affect the health of older adults. It is necessary to promote physical activity, healthy eating and maintaining an adequate weight in this age group.
INFLUENCIA DEL MICROBIOMA INTESTINAL EN LA SALUD CARDIOVASCULAR
Authors: Brayan José Vargas Lucio , Jordy Steven Vallejo Espinoza , Alex Vinicio Almache Palacios , Erick Eduardo Vargas Lucio
Published: January 2025

Introducción: La disbiosis intestinal participa en vías metabólicas y hormonales, relacionadas con mayor riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares, las cuales se consideran de las principales causas de muerte a nivel mundial. Objetivo: Evidenciar la relación entre el microbioma intestinal y la salud cardiovascular. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica narrativa teniendo en cuenta que las enfermedades cardiovasculares lideran las causas de muertes a nivel mundial, se realizó una búsqueda utilizando bases de datos como Uptodate, PubMed, Scielo, Springer, Nature, Elsevier, ScienceDirect y como buscador base Google Académico, el cual derivó a revistas médicas y repositorios universitarios. Resultados: Se encontraron 65 revisiones bibliográficas sistemáticas, metaanálisis y ensayos clínicos aleatorizados en inglés y español con autores nacionales e internacionales con fecha entre 2019 y 2024 , en los idiomas español e inglés. Discusión: El microbioma intestinal modula factores clave en la salud cardiovascular, la disbiosis de la flora intestinal resulta en un desbalance de la homeostasis inmune del individuo e inflamación sistémica, esto sugiere que la regulación del microbioma podría ser una estrategia viable para prevenir y tratar enfermedades cardiovasculares Conclusión: La disbiosis intestinal provoca por varios mecanismos un daño en la función cardiovascular, aumentando potencialmente el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares y en consecuencia mayorcarga sanitaria, económica y personal.
AVANCES EN LA PREVENCIÓN DE LA PREECLAMPSIA
Authors: Rojas Pérez Lino Arturo , Cruz Basantes Blanca Herminia , Rojas Cruz Lino Arturo , Rojas Cruz Augusto Ernesto , Rojas Cruz Andrés Eduardo , Espinoza Tello Monica Julieth
Published: January 2025

Introducción: La preeclampsia es un trastorno multisistémico que se caracteriza por hipertensión arterial, asociada a proteinuria, o con afectación de un órgano blanco, puede causar complicaciones graves maternas y perinatales, además de complicaciones a largo plazo. Objetivo. Determinar el mejor tratamiento en la prevención de la preeclampsia de acuerdo a la evidencia científica más actualizada hasta el momento. Metodología. Se utilizó bajo el formato PICO la pregunta clínica: ¿Cuál es el manejo más adecuado en la prevención de la preeclampsia en gestantes con alto riesgo, para prevenir complicaciones?, que ayudó en la búsqueda de información científica. Las bases datos investigadas fueron PubMed, DynaMed y UpToDate. Resultados. Se encontraron 118 artículos científicos y luego de colocar los filtros y descartar artículos que no están dentro de los criterios de inclusión, se utilizan 48 artículos, como fuente de información. Discusión. La preeclampsia puede presentar alto riesgo de complicaciones graves, como accidente cerebro vascular, edema agudo de pulmón, lesiones renales agudas, rupturahepática, desprendimiento normoplacentario, convulsiones e incluso muerte materna. A largo plazo la madre tiene riesgo de desarrollar hipertensión arterial, infarto de miocardio, accidente cerebro vascular. El feto tiene riesgo de presentar prematurez, restricción de crecimiento intrauterino, y a largo plazo puede presentar trastornos del neuro desarrollo, hipertensión arterial, diabetes tipo 2, o enfermedades metabólicas. Conclusiones. Es fundamental su investigación y prevención para evitar que se desarrolle y provoque las complicaciones durante el embarazo y a largo plazo.
El desarrollo de la microempresa local, ante los desafíos del contexto actual
Authors: Valdez Guerrero Raquel , Robles Arias Isela Margarita , Ríos Calderón Graciela Guadalupe
Published: January 2025

El crecimiento económico, y en general el desarrollo de las microempresas de la localidad de La Paz, B.C.S, México, representa un reto constante, ante limitaciones cada vez mayores, tales como: desabasto y escasez de recursos, lo que minimiza la producción empresarial, aunado a ello los escasos métodos efectivos de bajo coste para reciclar, la falta de formación de cultura del personal, para optimizar los procesos productivos. Factor fundamental es la utilización de tecnologías para la optimización de la producción, así mismo la administración de recursos, estos
no siempre se encuentran al alcance de los microempresarios. El objetivo de la investigación es la detección de riesgos con la integración de factores internos y externos a la organización mediante la realización del diagnóstico, con la finalidad de diseñar un plan de acciones estratégicas. En la primera parte se aplican los elementos del diagnóstico, para posteriormente desarrollar el plan estratégico, que en una integración se acciones en conjunto permitan alcanzar un objetivo previamente diseñado que justifique la definición del plan estratégico.
Macroinvertebre and Physico-Chemical Dynamics in the Odza Pond of the Center Region of Cameroon
Authors:   Laboratoire d’Hydrobiologie et Environnement, Faculté des sciences, Université de Yaoundé I PO Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroun., NZOMBI AZONFACK Yannick , QUIGGLE Atud ASI ,   National Advanced School of Public Works, PBox 510, Environmental Engineering Department, Yaounde, Cameroun, TSOMENE NAMEKONG Pierre ,   Laboratoire d’Hydrobiologie et Environnement, Faculté des sciences, Université de Yaoundé I PO Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroun., Chantale NGO NSEH Sidonie ,   Laboratoire d’Hydrobiologie et Environnement, Faculté des sciences, Université de Yaoundé I PO Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroun, NDO Stevie ,   Laboratoire d’Hydrobiologie et Environnement, Faculté des sciences, Université de Yaoundé I PO Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroun., AGHAINDUM AJEAGAH Gideon ,   Laboratoire d’Hydrobiologie et Environnement, Faculté des sciences, Université de Yaoundé I PO Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroun.
Published: January 2025

In Cameroon and more particularly in the Center Region, several studies have been carried out in ponds highlighting the zooplankton which intervenes in the rearing of fry; however, little or almost no data on the study of macroinvertebrates in ponds while they constitute a food source likely to increase fish yields and therefore reduce the costs of fish farmers related to food taste. For this purpose, in order to evaluate the physico-chemical quality of water of Odza the pond in the Central Region, a physico-chemical analysis was carried out from April to September 2020, coupled with that of the distribution of macroinvertebrates. Thus, the sampling of the macro invertebrate is done according to the multi-habitat method and the water samples for the physico-chemistry respecting the usual recommendations.Physico-chemical analysis reveal low oxygen level (25,03 ± 11,53 %), slightly waters (6,83 ± 0,29 UC), is low organic matter(3,47 ± 0,86 mg/L). The Macroinvertébres community of the aquatic ecosystems was averagely diversified and evenly distributed. Macroinertébres sampled belong to 3 classes, 08 orders, 18 families. The statistical analysis revealed a significatives correlations between the biotics and abiotics parameters, then the biology index outstanding a tolerate quality of d’Odza pond water. This study made it possible to determine the state of the water of the Odza pond through the macroinvertebrates that live there. And confirms the possibility of using the latter as an indicator of pollution and a potential source of animal protein for fish farming.
The Role of Women Employments on Reduction of Poverty Among Female Headed Household in Tanzania
Authors:   Department of Community Development, Serengeti District Council, P.O.Box 176 Mugumu – Serengeti – Tanzania., Mwankusye Isack Crispin , Marijani Issaya G. ,   Department of Socio- Economics and Market Research, Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI – Kifyulilo), P.O.Box 93 Mufindi - Iringa, Tanzania., Mwankusye Mpeli Richard ,   Department of Education foundations and Adult Education, The Open University of Tanzania.
Published: January 2025

Female headed households are the most susceptible to extreme poverty. This is due to fact that most of women lack formal employments, but also primarily works in agriculture. Therefore, this study aimed at bridging information gap on the role of women employment on poverty reduction among female headed households. The study used data of 6,438 female headed households extracted from Tanzania Household Budget Survey (THBS) 2017/2018 conducted by National Bureau Statistics. Data were cleaned coded and analyzed by IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 25) software. The analysis was further aided by descriptive analysis such as mean and frequencies as well as regression analysis using probit regression model. Results showed that the demographic characteristic of female heads described the nature of their households in relation to poverty status. On other hand, results from probit regression model showed that employment status, education, household size, number of children, marital status and age, were factors significant influencing poverty status of house hold at P0.05. With robust evidence suggesting that women's employment, especially in formal sectors, and higher education levels play pivotal roles in mitigating poverty among female-headed households in Tanzania. The insights garnered from this research offer valuable implications for policy formulation, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to enhance employment opportunities and educational access for women, thereby fostering sustainable poverty reduction strategies.
Struggles Experienced by Kindergarten Teachers in Implementing Quality Education
Authors:   Manzante Elementary School, Tabura Ronethe C.
Published: January 2025

Kindergarten teachers, as frontline educators responsible for shaping the early educational experiences of young learners, have encountered multifaceted hurdles in the wake of the pandemic. The study explored the struggles faced by kindergarten teachers in the Magsingal District of the SDO-Ilocos Sur post-pandemic. The research aimed to identify specific obstacles, including limited access to learning materials, classroom overcrowding, and inadequate training, lack of support for special needs students, administrative burdens, insufficient age-appropriate materials, behavioral management difficulties, and health and safety concerns. A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed, using interviews and thematic analysis to gather in-depth insights from kindergarten teachers. Results highlighted significant resource constraints, the digital divide, and the socio-emotional challenges encountered in delivering quality education amidst unprecedented disruptions. The proposed action plan recommended increased funding, support for professional development, smaller class sizes, and streamlined administrative tasks to enhance teaching efficacy and create a more inclusive learning environment. This study provided valuable insights for educational policymakers, administrators, and stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues to support teachers in delivering quality education to young learners.
Evaluation of Role of FNAC in Pediatric Kidney Tumors in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors:   Former Professor, Department of Pathology IPGME&R, Kolkata, HOD Pathology JISMSR, West Bengal, India., Mukhopadhyay Madhumita , Bandopadhyay Binata ,   Senior Resident, Department of Pathology, Murshidabd Medical College, Murshidabad,West Bengal,India, Saha Subhamoy ,   PGT, Dept. of Pathology, IPGME&R, Kolkata, West Bengal, India., Mukhopadhyay Biswanath ,   Senior Consultant, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata
Published: January 2025

Background: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a very useful technique for morphological diagnosis of any tumors. It is useful in children as the chance of complication is very rare. Moreover, it is rapid, cost effective, and outpatient procedure. No anesthesia is required for this. Diagnosis can be available readily and suitable for giving preoperative chemotherapy. So FNAC plays important role in pediatric kidney tumor where neo adjuvant chemotherapy given before surgery. Guided FNAC is more reliable method than unguided FNAC. Core Needle Biopsy (CNB) is another investigation for preoperative diagnosis. Compared to core needle biopsy, FNAC is more easy to perform and it can be repeated in the same sitting, if necessary. Immunocytochemistry (ICC) can be done on Fine needle aspiration smear or Immunohistochemistry (IHC) can be carried out from the cell block.

Aims and Objectives: To find out the profile of kidney tumor, to help the clinicians to give neoadjuvant chemotherapy to the patients, and to evaluate the role of FNAC in pediatric kidney tumors.

Materials and Methods: The pediatric patients with clinical and radiological diagnosis of kidney tumors were advised for guided FNAC. After examining the patients CT/ USG guided FNAC was performed and Immunostains were applied on the smears and on cell block.

Result: FNAC was done in 96 cases of kidney tumors below 18 year of age over a period of 10 years. The commonest tumor was WILMS’ tumor (86%) with male predominance . Majority patients were below 7 year of age. Mesoblastic Nephroma (5% ), Clear Cell Sarcoma (2% ), Rhabdoid tumor (1% ), Ewing tumor (1%) and one case of Metanephric adenoma were identified. We had 91% accuracy rate. If we use Immunostain the accuracy becomes 96.9%.

Conclusion - Fine needle aspiration cytology is a safe and useful, rapid diagnostic tool in case of Pediatric Renal tumors.