bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aşçıların Mutfakta Alkol Tüketim Durumlarına Yönelik Bir Araştırma: Ankara İli Örneği
Authors: Kaymaz Elif , Ulema Şevki
Published: October 2024

İş yaşamında bireyler demografik, sosyo-kültürel, fiziksel, psikolojik vb. gibi pek çok nedenlerle alkol tüketimine yönelebilmektedir. İşyerinde aşırı alkol tüketimi iş kazaları, performans kaybı, işe geç gelme ya da gelmeme, sözlü ve/veya fiziksel saldırganlıklar gibi olumsuz birtakım sonuçlar meydana getirmektedir. Bu araştırma aşçıların mutfakta alkol tüketim durumlarını tespit etmek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veri toplamada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden birisi olan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın evrenini Ankara’da çalışan/çalışmış olan aşçılar oluşturmaktadır. Maksimum çeşitleme ve kartopu örnekleme teknikleriyle dokuz erkek ve altı kadın olmak üzere toplamda 15 katılımcıya ulaşılmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgulara göre; katılımcılar, mutfakta alkol tüketiminin bulunduğunu (%38) düşünmektedir. Ancak katılımcılar, %53 oranıyla alkol tüketiminin mutfağın örgüt kültüründe yer almadığını belirmişlerdir. Aşçıların alkol tüketiminde etkili olan ilk nedenin stres faktörü (%18) olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Araştırmada aşçıların demografik özellikleri (%73), dini inanışları (%71) ve kişilik özellikleriyle (%100) alkol tüketimleri arasında bir ilişki olduğunu algıladıkları saptanmıştır. Aynı zamanda stres (%80), mutfağın fiziksel özellikleri (%71), çalışma günleri, saatleri, zaman baskısı, ücret ve benzeri faktörlerle (%86) aşçının alkol tüketimi arasında bir ilişki algılandığı tespit edilmiştir. Alkolün mutfaklarda erişebilir (%72) olmasıyla aşçıların alkol tüketimi arasında bir ilişki algılandığı da saptanmıştır. Tespit edilen bu ilişkilerin aşçıları alkole yönlendirmede etkili olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Mutfakta yaşanılan mobbing ve taciz gibi etkenlerle (%60) aşçıların alkol tüketimi arasında bir ilişki olduğuna yönelik bulgu elde edilmemiştir. Araştırma sonucunda; işletmecilere, aşçılara ve diğer araştırmacılara yönelik çeşitli öneriler geliştirilmiştir. Aşçıların sigara vb. zararlı madde kullanımı üzerine araştırmalar yapılması, alkol tüketen aşçılar psikolojik yardım hizmeti sunulması, mutfak içerisinde alkol tüketen aşçılara ise disiplin cezası verilmesi bu önerilerden birkaçıdır.
The Metaverse Virtual Economy: A Comprehensive Overview
Authors: Türkmen N. Ceren , Sürmeli Dilek
Published: October 2024

The concept of the metaverse, where digital and physical realities merge, has garnered significant attention, particularly with advancements in virtual and augmented reality. This study scrutinizes the Metaverse Virtual Economy (MVE), an innovative convergence of real and virtual experiences. By synthesizing insights from prior research on the metaverse, the article explores transformational factors leading from the real world to the meta-universe, considering economic implications, both microeconomic and macroeconomic. Described as an expansive, closed-loop, perfectly competitive market, the MVE minimizes transaction costs and intermediaries. At a macroeconomic level, the MVE may foster sustainable economic growth; however, this growth might be uneven, reflecting the digital divide. As the integration of the metaverse into daily life continues, and the frictions between the two universes diminish, there arises a need to investigate the impact on economic policymaking including the potential applications of virtual currencies. The findings of his study suggest that the MVE poses both opportunities and challenges for businesses and consumers alike. It also emphasizes the necessity for careful exploration, regulation, and understanding of the complex dynamics to leverage the metaverse as a vital component of the future economy.
Об основных принципах работы по грамматике русского языка как иностранного
Authors: Akbaba Tülay
Published: October 2024

Настоящая статья посвящена объяснению принципов работы по грамматике русского языка как иностранного. Обучение грамматике – это процесс, направленный на изучение правил и структурных особенностей. Изучение грамматических правил улучшает навыки письменной и устной речи и укрепляет коммуникативные навыки. При обучении грамматике иностранных языков, в том числе русского, существуют два вида грамматики: теоретическая (академическая) и практическая (педагогическая, грамматика русского языка как иностранного). Между теоретической и практической грамматиками есть определенная разница. Самое главное – разные адресаты. Теоретическая грамматика русского языка интересна для носителей языка, а практическая – для неносителей языка. Для того чтобы иностранные учащиеся успешно и эффективно овладели грамматикой русского языка, им необходимы системная работа, неоднократное повторение грамматических правил с их многочисленными исключениями. В данном контексте целью статьи являются определение основных принципов работы над практической грамматикой русского языка для преподавателей русского языка как иностранного и объяснение разницы между теоретической и практической грамматиками русского языка. В работе использованы индуктивный, дедуктивный и сравнительно-сопоставительный методы. Примеры наши. В результате проведенного исследования подчеркивается важность реализации принципов обучения грамматике русского языка как иностранного.
Bankacılık Sektöründe Çevre Bağlılığı ve Yeşil Bilgi Paylaşımının Çevre Performansı Üzerindeki Etkileri: Bir Araştırma
Authors: Örücü Edip , Hasırcı Itır
Published: October 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı yeşil bilgi paylaşımı ve çevre bağlılığın çevre performansı üzerindeki etkilerini belirlemektir. Araştırmanın evrenini Balıkesir ilinde ve ilçelerinde çalışan 1800 banka personeli oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemini Bandırma ilçesinde ve Balıkesir il merkezinde bulunan bankalardan seçilen 361 personel oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri anket yolu ile toplanmıştır. Toplanan veriler, frekans analizi, keşfedici faktör analizi, güvenilirlik analizi, normallik testi, korelasyon analizi ve çoklu regresyon analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Yapılan korelasyon analizinin sonucuna göre çevre bağlılığı ile çevre performansı arasında anlamlı ve olumlu bir ilişki, çevre bağlılığı ile yeşil bilgi paylaşımı arasında anlamlı ve olumlu bir ilişki, yeşil bilgi paylaşımı ile çevre performansı arasında anlamlı ve olumlu ilişkilerin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında yapılan çoklu regresyon analizinin neticesinde çevre bağlılığının ve yeşil bilgi paylaşımının bankaların çevre performansları üzerinde anlamlı ve olumlu etkilerinin olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Mavi Ekonomi Bağlamında Kruvaziyer Turizme Sağlanan Vergisel Teşvikler
Authors: Aydınlı Kübra , Atmaca Serhat , Yıldız Seyfi
Published: October 2024

Birleşmiş milletler öncülüğünde sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleri arasında sıkça dile getirilen mavi ekonomi Deniz ve okyanusların sürdürülebilirliğini göz önüne alarak, bu alanda gerçekleşen deniz ticareti, deniz turizmi ve su ürünleri avcılığı gibi alanlarda devamlılığın sağlanması amaçlanmaktadır. Bu bağlamda deniz ve okyanus üzerinde gerçekleştirilen, son zamanlarda ülkemizde ilgi gören önemli bir deniz ticareti olan kruvaziyer turizmi ülke ekonomileri için önemli bir turizm geliri haline gelmeye başlamıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleri arasında önemli bir yeri olan mavi ekonomi kavramı, kapsamı ve bu ekonomi ile ilgili yapılan toplantıları incelemek. Ayrıca ülke ekonomileri için gözde bir turizm geliri oluşturan kruvaziyer deniz turizminin tanımı yapılarak ülkemizde bu alanda yapılan vergisel teşviklere değinilmiştir.
Sporda Gençler Arası Antrenör Davranışlarını Belirleme Ölçeğinin Türkçeye Uyarlaması: Geçerlik Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: Atıcı Ali Rıza , Erbaş Mustafa Kayıhan
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Youth Interpersonal Behaviors Questionnaire in Sport (Y-IBQ) (Wekesser vd., 2024) adlı ölçeğin Türkçe versiyonunun (Sporda Gençler Arası Antrenör Davranışlarını Belirleme Ölçeği-SGADÖ) geçerliğinin ve güvenirliğinin test edilmesidir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu, Aksaray Gençlik ve Spor İl Müdürlüğü bünyesinde bulunan spor kulüplerinde spor yapan 308 gençten oluşmaktadır. İlk olarak ölçeğin Türkçe çeviri çalışması yapılmıştır. Çevirisi yapılan ölçeğin dil geçerlik çalışmaları yapılmıştır. Daha sonra, spor yapan 154 genç üzerinde ölçeğe ilişkin pilot uygulama yapılmıştır. Ölçüm modelinin güvenilirliği, ortalama açıklanan varyans (AVE) ve birleşik güvenilirlik (CR) değerlerine bakılarak sınanmıştır. DFA sonucu ölçeğe ait maddelerin faktör yüklerinin 0.71-0.97 arasında olduğu belirlendiğinden bu değerler kabul edilebilir değerlerdir. CR değeri eşik değer olan 0.70 değerinin üzerinde ve AVE değeri eşik değer olan 0.50 değerinin üzerinde belirlendiğinden ölçüm modelinin güvenilirliği ve yakınsama geçerliliğinin sağlandığı belirlenmiştir. Çalışma sonucu ölçeğin ve faktörlerin güvenirlik düzeylerinin ise oldukça yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir (Cronbach’s Alfa: 0.969>0.70). Bu sonuçlar neticesinde SGADÖ’ nün geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olarak spor yapan gençler arasındaki davranışları belirlemede kullanılabileceği söylenebilir.
Prediabetes and Associated Risk Factors among Undergraduate Medical Students in Bangladesh
Authors: Md Azizul Hoque  , Billah Syed Muhammad Baqui , Md Ahmedul Kabir  , Md Jahangir Alam  , Md Sayem Chowdhury  , Kazi Shaila Rakhi  , Ishrat Jahan
Published: October 2024

Background: Early detection and timely intervention of prediabetes is an important first step in preventing the disease. Objectives: To assess the prediabetes and associated risk factors in medical students of Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among 252 medical students of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College, Bogura. Data related to demography with some behavioral factors, anthropometry, blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, family history of hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM) were collected. Prediabetes was assessed by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. Results: The proportion of prediabetes was 13% according to ADA and 1.6% according to WHO respectively. Students with a positive family history of hypertension (HTN) had more prediabetes compared to those who didn’t have. None of the demographic factors, family history of DM or HTN, exercise and obesity were related between prediabetic and normal students, though prediabetic students had more proportion of family history of HTN. Conclusion: Prediabetes is proportionately high among students with positive family history of HTN. We recommend a regular checking of fasting plasma glucose of medical students with special attention to those who have a strong positive family history of DM and HTN.
KYAMC Journal Volume: 15, No: 01, April 2024: 20-24.
Dengue: A Reemerging Disease Posing a Threat to Us
Authors: Md Mahmudul Haque
Published: October 2024

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KYAMC Journal Volume: 15, No: 01, April 2024: 01-02.
Effect of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Mirror Therapy on The Patients with Subacute Stroke in Bangladesh
Authors: Fatema Newaz  , Mohammed Emran  , Md Israt Hasan  , Syed Mozaffar Ahmed
Published: October 2024

Background: Subacute stroke is a health-related problem that spans a period from two days to two weeks. A marked disability results from stroke causes remarkable burden on family and society. Objective: To find out the effectiveness of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) and combined mirror therapy on patients with subacute stroke. Comparison of effectiveness in between combined therapy and CIMT. Materials and Methods: Eighteen patients with subacute stroke were enrolled and randomly divided into three groups: CIMT combined with mirror therapy group, CIMT only group, and control group. Two weeks of CIMT for 6 hours a day with or without mirror therapy for 30 minutes a day were performed under supervision. All groups received conventional occupational therapy for 40 minutes a day for the same period. The CIMT-only group and control group also received additional self-exercise to substitute for mirror therapy. Results: We performed the Fugl-Meyer assessment, which was 32.67±21.70 pre-treatment and 37.00±21.06 post-treatment with a p-value of 0.011, MRC muscle grading pre-treatment 3.01±2.78 and 3.21±1.35 post-treatment with a p-value of 0.107, and Modified Barthel Index pre-treatment 29.56±27.43 and 28.33±26.71 post-treatment with a p-value of 0.104. After two weeks of treatment, we had found that CIMT along with mirror therapy, had more impact on subacute stroke patients. Conclusion: Disability limitation following stroke should focused more. Among various treatment facilities CIMT shown promising result along with exercise and mirror therapy. Care-giver’s education, tele-rehabilitation facility, supervision of exercise will reduce hazard of attending hospital in small interval. Early initiation of rehabilitation program yield better results.
KYAMC Journal Volume: 15, No: 01, April 2024: 33-39.
Confluence of Challenges: Massive Tubercular Pericardial Effusion Entangled with Heart Failure and Diabetes Mellitus - A Multidisciplinary Odyssey
Authors: Mohammad Abdul Motalib  , Md Zulfikar Ali  , Md Raisul Islam  , Sagar Ahammed
Published: October 2024

This case report describes a rare and compelling presentation of Massive Tubercular Pericardial Effusion (MTPE) concomitant with Heart Failure (HF) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Tuberculosis, once thought to be a disease of the past, continues to manifest in diverse clinical scenarios, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion, particularly in endemic regions. The patient, a 60-year-old male with a known history of DM and HF, presented with symptoms of worsening dyspnea, fatigue, and peripheral edema. A diagnostic workup revealed a massive pericardial effusion with characteristics suggestive of tubercular etiology, subsequently confirmed by pericardial fluid analysis. The challenges in managing this triad of conditions: MTPE, HF, and DM were addressed through a multidisciplinary approach involving cardiology, infectious disease, and endocrinology specialists. This case underscores the significance of a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and collaborative management in optimizing outcomes for patients with complex cardiovascular and infectious comorbidities.
KYAMC Journal Volume: 15, No: 01, April 2024: 56-58.
Nghiên cứu các trụ cột đầu vào của đổi mới sáng tạo ở Việt Nam
Authors: Bùi Thị Hồng Việt , Trần Thị Thanh Xuân
Published: October 2024

Bài viết dựa trên các Báo cáo Chỉ số đổi mới toàn cầu các năm từ 2018 đến 2023 của Tổ chức Sở hữu Trí tuệ Thế giới (WIPO) để xác định và phân tích, đánh giá thực trạng các trụ cột đầu vào của đổi mới sáng tạo ở Việt Nam trong giai đoạn 2018 - 2023, bao gồm: thể chế; vốn con người và nghiên cứu; cơ sở hạ tầng; trình độ phát triển của thị trường; trình độ phát triển của doanh nghiệp. Dựa trên các kỹ thuật phân tích, tổng hợp, so sánh, bài viết chỉ ra những điểm mạnh và điểm yếu cơ bản của các trụ cột; qua đó đưa ra các khuyến nghị đối với Chính phủ và cộng đồng doanh nghiệp nhằm cải thiện những điểm yếu đó.
Aberrant fragmentomic features of circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA enable early detection and prognosis prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Liu Yang , Peng Fan , Wang Siyuan , Jiao Huanmin , Zhou Kaixiang , Guo Wenjie , Guo Shanshan , Dang Miao , Zhang Huanqin , Zhou Weizheng , Guo Xu , Xing Jinliang
Published: October 2024

Background/Aims: Early detection and effective prognosis prediction in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) provide an avenue for survival improvement, yet more effective approaches are greatly needed. We sought to develop the detection and prognosis models with ultra-sensitivity and low cost based on fragmentomic features of circulating cell free mtDNA (ccf-mtDNA).Methods: Capture-based mtDNA sequencing was carried out in plasma cell-free DNA samples from 1168 participants, including 571 patients with HCC, 301 patients with chronic hepatitis B or liver cirrhosis (CHB/LC) and 296 healthy controls (HC).Results: The systematic analysis revealed significantly aberrant fragmentomic features of ccf-mtDNA in HCC group when compared with CHB/LC and HC groups. Moreover, we constructed a random forest algorithm-based HCC detection model by utilizing ccf-mtDNA fragmentomic features. Both internal and two external validation cohorts demonstrated the excellent capacity of our model in distinguishing early HCC patients from HC and highrisk population with CHB/LC, with AUC exceeding 0.983 and 0.981, sensitivity over 89.6% and 89.61%, and specificity over 98.20% and 95.00%, respectively, greatly surpassing the performance of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and mtDNA copy number. We also developed an HCC prognosis prediction model by LASSO-Cox regression to select 20 fragmentomic features, which exhibited exceptional ability in predicting 1-year, 2-year and 3-year survival (AUC=0.8333, 0.8145 and 0.7958 for validation cohort, respectively).Conclusions: We have developed and validated a high-performing and low-cost approach in a large clinical cohort based on aberrant ccf-mtDNA fragmentomic features with promising clinical translational application for the early detection and prognosis prediction of HCC patients.
The legality and appropriateness of keeping Korean Medical Licensing Examination items confidential: a comparative analysis and review of court rulings
Authors: Kim Jae Sun , Hong Dae Un , Lee Ju Yoen
Published: October 2024

This study examines the legality and appropriateness of keeping the multiple-choice question items of the Korean Medical Licensing Examination (KMLE) confidential. Through an analysis of cases from the United States, Canada, and Australia, where medical licensing exams are conducted using item banks and computer-based testing, we found that exam items are kept confidential to ensure fairness and prevent cheating. In Korea, the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute (KHPLEI) has been disclosing KMLE questions despite concerns over exam integrity. Korean courts have consistently ruled that multiple-choice question items prepared by public institutions are non-public information under Article 9(1)(v) of the Korea Official Information Disclosure Act (KOIDA), which exempts disclosure if it significantly hinders the fairness of exams or research and development. The Constitutional Court of Korea has upheld this provision. Given the time and cost involved in developing high-quality items and the need to accurately assess examinees’ abilities, there are compelling reasons to keep KMLE items confidential. As a public institution responsible for selecting qualified medical practitioners, KHPLEI should establish its disclosure policy based on a balanced assessment of public interest, without influence from specific groups. We conclude that KMLE questions qualify as non-public information under KOIDA, and KHPLEI may choose to maintain their confidentiality to ensure exam fairness and efficiency.
Perceptions regarding attitude towards simulation-based learning among nursing students in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Eltaib Fatma Abdou , Alanazi Fadiyah Jadid , Mersal Fathia Ahmed , Aboelola Taghreed Hussien
Published: October 2024

Background: Simulation-based education is essential for preparing nursing students for their professional roles and enhancing their learning experiences and patient care skills. However, there is a gap in understanding how nursing students perceive and engage with simulation-based learning, particularly in the context of Saudi Arabia. This lack of insight limits the ability to develop effective educational strategies.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate nursing students’ perceptions regarding attitudes toward simulation-based learning in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2023 to February 2024, involving 173 nursing students from a single university. Participants completed a structured questionnaire assessing their attitudes toward simulation-based learning, focusing on its relevance, interprofessional education opportunities, communication, situation awareness, and roles and responsibilities. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to examine correlations between variables, with a significance level of p <0.05.
Results: The study found that 91.3% of participants had a favorable attitude toward simulation-based learning (Median = 4.43, IQR = 4 - 5). Age and grade level significantly influenced attitudes; younger students (under 20 years) had lower scores (Z = -2.490, p = 0.013), while fourth-year students had higher scores than third-year students, showing a statistically significant difference (H = 8.573, p = 0.014). Additionally, grade point average (GPA) was a significant factor, as students with GPAs between 5.00 and 4.50 scored higher than those in the 3.74–2.75 range (H = 25.893, p <0.001).
Conclusion: The study concluded that nursing students in Saudi Arabia have a generally positive attitude toward simulation-based learning, recognizing its importance in enhancing their educational journey and clinical preparedness. These findings highlight the need to integrate simulation-based pedagogical approaches in nursing education to foster critical thinking and improve communication skills, thereby enhancing patient care outcomes.
Dementia knowledge of family caregivers in Indonesia: A cross-sectional survey study
Authors: Andrews Sharon , Mulyani Sri , Saifullah Azam David , Dirk Michael , Sani Tara , Sudiyono Nelson , Ha Dinh Thi Thuy , Suharya DY , Effendy Christantie , Kadar Kusrini , Turana Yuda
Published: October 2024

Background: As the population ages, the prevalence of dementia in Indonesia is rapidly increasing. In Indonesia, dementia care is primarily provided by informal or family caregivers. However, there is limited information about these caregivers’ understanding of dementia and the factors that may influence their knowledge. Given that family members are the primary source of dementia care in Indonesia, it is essential to understand their knowledge and identify any gaps to inform future educational interventions.
Objective: To explore the knowledge of dementia among Indonesian family caregivers and identify the sociodemographic factors associated with dementia knowledge.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2022 with 200 family caregivers who were members of Alzheimer’s Indonesia (ALZI) support groups. These caregivers received invitations via ALZI to complete a translated version of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS-I). Independent t-tests and ANOVAs were used to examine differences in dementia knowledge across various subgroups, such as gender, education, and age.
Results: Seventy-six family caregivers completed the DKAS-I (38% response rate). Respondents had an average age of 49 years, were mostly female, and the majority were children of people with dementia. Over two-thirds of the DKAS-I items were answered correctly by family caregivers, with the ‘care considerations’ domain scoring the highest. Age, relationship to the person with dementia (being a child), and prior dementia education were significantly correlated with higher dementia knowledge in our sample.
Conclusion: Family caregivers of people living with dementia across 10 Indonesian provinces who were members of dementia support groups demonstrated moderate dementia knowledge. Targeted education is needed to address gaps in knowledge about communication and behavioural changes in people with dementia and other areas related to quality of care. There is an opportunity for gerontological nurses with specialised dementia knowledge to lead educational initiatives for family caregivers to enhance their capacity. Future research should also investigate the dementia knowledge of caregivers in the general population, who may be older and less educated compared to the participants in this study.
Factors influencing health literacy in overweight management among late adolescents in Thailand: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Narmkul Piyanan , Woradet Somkiattiyos , Armartpundit Thongchai , Maninet Surachai , Songserm Nopparat
Published: October 2024

Background: Health literacy is crucial in managing health outcomes, including overweight, which is a significant issue among late adolescents. Despite the importance of health literacy in weight management, research focusing on this population remains limited.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing health literacy in overweight management among late adolescents in Thailand.  
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with late adolescents from five higher education institutions in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand. A total of 403 participants were selected through multistage random sampling. Self-report questionnaires, validated for reliability and accuracy, were used to collect data from March to May 2023. Multiple regression analysis was employed, with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results: The sample consisted predominantly of females (91.10%) with an average age of 20-21 years (54.30%). The prevalence of overweight/obesity among participants was 25.06%. Four factors were significantly associated with health literacy in overweight management: access to health and weight control resources (r = 0.368, p <0.001), access to online social learning resources (r = 0.321, p <0.001), access to books, journals, and websites (r = 0.340, p <0.001), and management of weight control behaviors (r = 0.145, p <0.001). These factors together accounted for 20% of the variance in health literacy (R2 = 0.200).
Conclusion: The study identified key factors that enhance health literacy in overweight management among late adolescents in Thailand. It is recommended that nurses and other healthcare professionals develop targeted interventions focusing on these factors to effectively manage overweight in this population.
Experiences of Indonesian nurses as Hajj health personnel in caring for Hajj pilgrims: A qualitative study
Authors: Sugeng Sugeng , Setiyarini Sri , Probosuseno Probosuseno , Kertia Nyoman
Published: October 2024

Background: Investigating the experiences and roles of nurses during Hajj is vital due to the unique public health challenges posed by the mass gathering of diverse pilgrims. Nurses play a crucial role in disease surveillance, infection control, and managing emergencies like heat stroke and injuries. Their insights can improve emergency preparedness and public health management.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the experiences of Indonesian nurses as Hajj health personnel caring for Hajj pilgrims during the 2023 Hajj season.
Methods: This study employed a qualitative descriptive design and selected participants through purposive sampling from hospitals, public healthcare centers, and clinics in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Nine nurses participated in the research, and data were collected through a focus group discussion in December 2023. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.
Results: Six themes emerged, including practicing ethical principles in providing health care during the hajj process, competency qualifications as a health worker, the health care process during Hajj, legal Requirements for Hajj, the importance of therapeutic communication skills to establish cooperation with various parties, and recognizing the role of duties and responsibilities during the hajj process.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes the importance of competencies, ethics, communication, and strategic planning in Hajj healthcare. Effective online communication, especially via WhatsApp, was crucial for coordination. The findings emphasize the need for strategic workforce planning, resource allocation, and continuous training to enhance care quality for pilgrims, informing better planning and policy development for future Hajj seasons.
Creativity as a Result of Teaching Primary School Children in Literary Reading
Authors: Zhusupova D.
Published: October 2024

Most educational systems have in common that emphasize creative learning, where results can be objectively measured and measured, focus is on knowledge, skills and competencies. Literature plays an important role in the development of a child's personality because the reader becomes emotionally attached to the story, and this has a positive effect not only on personal growth but also on the whole learning process. The article is devoted to the topic of creativity as a result of teaching literary reading to junior schoolchildren.
Formation and Development of a Modern System of Social Services to the Population in the Kyrgyz Republic
Authors: Marasulova N.
Published: October 2024

The concept of formation covers a special unfinished form of existence of objects, phenomena surrounding reality, that initial stage of development of everything new, when it has already appeared, but has not yet fully formed. This characteristic fully applies to the current state of the social service system of the population. Today, the first stage of the formation of social services in the Kyrgyz Republic is being completed. Therefore, the records and analysis of published works in this area, creative development of the developed paradigms, ideas and experience of social services are especially relevant. At the same time, the interpretation of the explanation and identification of repeatability and diversity in the process of social services to the population of various regions of the Kyrgyz Republic are of interest.
Similarities and Differences of Kyrgyz and Kara-Kalpak Epics
Authors: Anarbekova V. , Zulpueva R.
Published: October 2024

The article provides a comparative historical analysis of the similarities and differences of the epics of the Kyrgyz and Kara-Kalpak peoples, which have not been forgotten and preserved for centuries. After all, in the epics of both peoples, the way of life, spiritual and moral knowledge in the upbringing of youth, historical events, philosophical views that make up the formation of personality were formed in accordance with the awareness of the national mentality. If we consider the issue in this form, then today epics are not given such attention. Therefore, our goal, firstly, is to reveal that in the past centuries the potential of the population in continuing teaching and training was very high thanks to the best methodologies of spiritual and moral education of young people through folk epics. Secondly, in order to popularize and preserve folk epics in modern society, it is necessary to organize special courses and classes on their teaching. After all, epics contain history, ethnography, philosophy, traditional knowledge folklore of the whole people.
The Motif of the Road in Russian Literature
Authors: Kokoeva T.
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the motif of the road and road adventures in Russian literature. The purpose of the article is to study the specifics of the artistic and documentary embodiment of the motif of the road, road accidents in the works of Russian classics, as part of the general socio-cultural context of modern literature. The subject of the study are works made in the genre of travel (wanderings) and representing the most diverse forms of artistic solutions to the motif of the road. The object of the study was the ideological, thematic and genre-style diversity of the works of Russian literature of wanderings, comprehended through the prism of the motif of the road, road adventures. Descriptive, comparative-typological and analytical methods were used. The data obtained during the research determines the practical value of the work.
Recreating the Poetics of the Landscape of the Asya Novel by I. S. Turgenev in the Kyrgyz Language
Authors: Alieva R.
Published: October 2024

The subject of this study is the Kyrgyz text of the translation of the Asya story and its original. The article uses the method of comparative analysis to compare the style of the Asya story by I. S. Turgenev with his translation into the Kyrgyz language, carried out by professional translator Murzabek Omurzakov, in the aspect of recreating landscape sketches. The purpose of the study is to identify stylistic deviations of the translation text from the original and evaluate the transformation of epithets and lexemes denoting natural phenomena. As a result of the study, it is determined that the artistic originality of the original is not adequately reflected in the translation, and deviations from the stylistic features of the original are identified. Frequent repetitions are indicated, which reduced the beauty and poetry of the original narrative. Also, as a result of the analysis, the attitude of the author of the translation is revealed, which led to the substitution of concepts and epithets; a number of verbs with the meaning of the attribute are weakened and are not reproduced. It was also possible to find out how to convey such aspects of the landscape in the Kyrgyz language as the reflection of light and color shades. The author of the translation, using equivalent lexemes, recreates with maximum accuracy the poetics of the landscape as an artistic form. The results obtained have practical significance in teaching Russian literature courses at schools and universities.
Opinions Are Buildings: Metaphors in Secondary Education Foreign Language Learning
Authors: Huelsing Anna , Horbach Andrea
Published: October 2024

Automatic metaphor detection has been an active field of research for years. Yet, it was rarely investigated how automatic metaphor detection can aid language learning. We therefore present MEWSMET, a corpus of argumentative essays written by English as Foreign Language learners annotated for metaphors. We differentiate between two kinds of metaphors: metaphors that are comprehensible to native speakers, even though they themselves would not use them (comprehensible metaphors, CMs) and metaphors that native speakers would use (target language metaphors, TLMs). We use MEWSMET in two ways: Firstly, we analyze our annotations and find out that there is a positive linear correlation between essay score and the number of TLMs, while no correlation is found between essay score and the number of CMs. Secondly, we explore how metaphor detection models perform on MEWSMET. We find that metaphor detection is a hard task given our noisy learner data, and that metaphor detection models tend to be better at identifying all metaphors (TLMs+CMs) instead of just TLMs, even though only TLMs can be used as a feature for automatic essay-scoring.
Operator, patient and parental Level of acceptance between Visual Intraoral Examination and Intraoral Camera in Seven to Twelve year Old Children
Authors: Pate Sayali , Katre Amar
Published: October 2024

Introduction
There are variety of methods for intraoral examination, visual examination being the most popular method. Intraoral camera is one of the innovative technologies which are being developed.

Materials and Methods
Thirty 7-12 year old children were examined using both the methods and a self-administered questionnaire was administered to them. Fifteen operators were also given a questionnaire. Quantitative data was expressed as frequency with percentages and qualitative data was analysed through thematic analysis.

Results
87 % children and 63 % parent preferred Intraoral camera over Visual examination method. Operators preferred visual examination for diagnosis and Intraoral camera for patient and parental education.

Conclusions
Oral examination using Intraoral camera was perceived positively and preferred by children and parents. As Paediatric dentists, we can use Intraoral camera along with the visual oral examination method.

Key Words
Children, Intraoral camera, Visual oral examination
Deciphering the killing mechanisms of potassium iodide in combination with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy against cross-kingdom biofilm
Authors: Li Yijun , Huang Shan , Du Jingyun , Wang Shaofeng , Cai Zhiyu , Huang Xiaojing
Published: October 2024

Introduction

The co-existence of S. mutans and C. albicans is frequently detected in root caries and early child caries and is reported to be associated with recurrent caries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of potassium iodide (KI) in combination with toluidine blue O-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on S. mutans and C. albicans mixed-species biofilm, as well as the antibiofilm mechanisms involved.

Methods

Mixed-species biofilm was constructed of S. mutans and C. albicans on dentin blocks. The antibiofilm efficacy, cytotoxicity and antibiofilm mechanism of KI in combination with aPDT were determined and evaluated.

Results

KI+TBO-aPDT treatment caused reduction in microorganism counts, metabolic activity, and biofilm biomass of mixed-species biofilm without inducing cytotoxicity to hDPCs (human dental pulp cells). Observations such increased ROS (reactive oxygen species) levels, impaired cell membrane function, cell apoptosis and reduced expression in several genes seem to be artifacts of reduced growth and general killing by KI+TBO-aPDT treatment.

Discussion

These data suggested that KI in combination with aPDT as an innovative approach to combat S. mutans and C. albicans biofilm, and thus as an optional treatment for caries.
Case Report: Massive intrapericardial hematoma following acupuncture therapy
Authors: Chen Weiguang , Gao Xiaoling , Li Hong
Published: October 2024

Cardiac tamponade is a critical cardiovascular condition where timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial. The formation of an intrapericardial hematoma following acupuncture therapy is clinically rare. This paper reports a case of an elderly female patient who experienced severe chest pain and syncope during acupuncture therapy, subsequently diagnosed with traumatic hemopericardium and acute cardiac tamponade, complicated by cardiogenic shock. Under ultrasound guidance, pericardial puncture and drainage were successfully performed. The patient's symptoms were alleviated, her vital signs stabilized, and follow-up outcomes were favorable. This case provides valuable reference for understanding the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of pericardial hemorrhage following acupuncture therapy, integrating both clinical practice and literature review.
The resilience and determinants of global mineral resource supply chains: a network percolation perspective
Authors: Zheng Huiling , Zhong Weiqiong , Xi Xian
Published: October 2024

Mineral resources are the basic materials for global economic development. Assessing mineral resource supply chain resilience is an important pillar of mineral resource supply chain stability management. The globality, heterogeneity and complexity of supply chain bring challenges to the resilience assessment of global mineral resource supply chain. To solve this problem, a method based on multi-region input-output model, network percolation model and econometric model is proposed, which is able to measure the resilience of global mineral resource supply chain and its influencing factors from the perspective of the whole system. The percolation phase transition is introduced to measure the critical state of global mineral resource supply chain system collapse facing external disruption. Using the proposed method, this paper conducts an empirical study on the evolution of global mineral resource supply chain resilience from 2005 to 2014. The results show that the resilience of global mineral resource supply chain declined by 39.6% in 2005–2014. Most of the critical links that caused the collapse of the global mineral resource supply chain network are the manufacturing sector and its upstream and downstream sectors. The structure of supply chain network plays a key role in network resilience. Increasing the number of linkages in upstream and downstream could improve network resilience, but the increase of linkage strength would deteriorate network resilience.
Petrogenesis and tectonic setting of the proto-tethyan dachaidan ophiolite, North China: insights from clinopyroxene chemistry and whole-rock Sr–Nd–Pb and zircon Hf isotopes
Authors: Qu Yilin , Liu Xijun , Liu Xiao , Huang Qianwen , Yang Qijun , Hu Rongguo , Liu Pengde , Song Yujia
Published: October 2024

Introduction

The Dachaidan ophiolites outcrop within an ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic belt along the northern margin of the Qaidam Basin. However, their age, source, and tectonic setting remain still in debate.

Method

In this study, we investigated the geochemistry and geochronology of the Dachaidan ophiolitic gabbros.

Results and Discussion

Zircon U–Pb dating yielded a crystallization age of 510.0 ± 2.8 Ma and 510.0 ± 2.9 Ma for the gabbro. The gabbros have low SiO2 contents (47.15–50.10 wt.%) and high MgO contents (6.35–9.04 wt.%) and Mg# values (55–74). The total rare earth element (∑REE) contents are 8.35–28.07 ppm, lower than those of normal-type mid-ocean ridge basalts (MORBs), and the gabbros exhibit light REE depletion or flat REE patterns, with small positive Eu anomalies (Eu/Eu* = 1.06–1.40). Trace element patterns are depleted to enriched in Nb and Ta, similar to island arc rocks and MORB. Clinopyroxene thermobarometry indicates the parental magma of the gabbros formed by high-temperature (1,318°C–1,363°C) and medium-pressure (1.27–1.64 GPa) partial melting in a mantle wedge. The gabbros have depleted Sr–Nd–Pb-Hf isotopic compositions, with (87Sr/86Sr)i = 0.704586–0.707441, εNd(t) = 4.7–6.6, and zircon εHf(t) = 7.6–11.4. The age-corrected Pb isotope ratios of these volcanic rocks are variable, with 206Pb/204Pb(t) = 18.085–18.253, 207Pb/204Pb(t) = 15.595–15.614, and 208Pb/204Pb(t) = 37.880–38.148, which are similar to the isotopic compositions of typical Indian MORBs. The source of the Dachaidan ophiolite is inferred to have been depleted mantle. The Dachaidan ophiolite likely formed in a forearc oceanic setting along the northern margin of the Qaidam Basin, during the initial subduction of an oceanic plate.
Defiant school choice? Educational freedom, access, and Arkansas’s AP African American studies controversy
Authors: Morris Sarah Ruth , Maranto Robert
Published: October 2024

On August 11, 2023, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) notified schools just before the fall semester’s start that they would no longer support the college-board-approved AP African American Studies (APAAS) course. Subsequently, all five districts offering the course declared their intent to proceed despite the lack of state funding and course credits. We conduct a document and qualitative thematic analysis in this mixed methods study. In documents, we find distinctive shifts in how the significance of APAAS is portrayed within differing contexts. Using interviews with Arkansas superintendents, teachers, students, and stakeholders, we find four major interview themes: the role of education in preserving democratic values, equity concerns, the significance of community support and advocacy, and the impact of political influences. Documents and stakeholders interviewed perceive the ADE’s withdrawal of support as politically motivated, while superintendents, teachers, and students are primarily motivated by the curriculum, student welfare, and community interests in offering APAAS. We conclude by suggesting that greater consideration of factual knowledge, coupled with choice within and between schools, could defuse such controversies.
College of education students’ perceptions of their computational thinking proficiency
Authors: Gasaymeh AlMothana , AlMohtadi Reham
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to investigate college of education students’ level of computational thinking proficiency and the differences in their level based on their demographic characteristics, i.e., gender, program, and age. The study used a descriptive research design in which 190 students in the College of Education completed a computational thinking questionnaire. The computational thinking scale consisted of five dimensions, i.e., creativity, algorithmic thinking, cooperativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The results showed that the level of computational thinking among students was diverse and fell within a moderate range. Gender-based analysis indicated a significant difference in only one dimension of computational thinking, i.e., algorithmic thinking, with females scoring lower than males. In addition, based on students’ academic program, significant variations were observed in algorithmic thinking and overall computational thinking levels, particularly between Bachelor and PhD programs, with PhD students scoring higher than Bachelor students. Additionally, the age-based analysis highlights significant differences, with older students consistently outperforming younger ones across various computational thinking dimensions. Based on the findings a set of recommendations was provided.
Opportunities for digitally-enabled personalization and decision support for pediatric growth hormone therapy
Authors: Dimitri Paul , van Dommelen Paula , Banerjee Indraneel , Bellazzi Riccardo , Ciaccio Marta , de Arriba Muñoz Antonio , Loche Sandro , Zaini Azriyanti Anuar , Halabi Ammar , Bagha Merat , Koledova Ekaterina
Published: October 2024

Smart technologies and connected health are providing opportunities for improved healthcare for chronic conditions. Acceptance by healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients is crucial for successful implementation. Evidence-based standards, technological infrastructure and regulatory processes are needed to integrate digital tools into clinical practice. Personal health records provide continuity and aid decision-making, while machine-learning algorithms may help in optimizing therapies and improving outcomes. Digital healthcare can negate geographical barriers, enabling patients in remote areas to access specialist endocrine expertise. We review available and developing digital tools to manage care for patients requiring growth hormone (GH) therapy for growth failure conditions. GH is most often administered via daily injections over several years; continuous adherence is necessary but may become insufficient. Future development and integration of electronic platforms for GH therapy requires involvement of all stakeholders in design-thinking approaches and human-factor testing. Growzen Connect is an innovative digital ecosystem designed to increase the management and monitoring of GH therapy, comprising the easypod device and connected mobile apps. It provides a real-time overview of a patient’s therapy, including adherence and growth response, which aids decision-making by HCPs and empowers patients to engage in their therapy journey. Incorporating prediction models for adherence and growth in the ecosystem helps patients build treatment habits and allows issues to be addressed in a timely fashion. A connected ecosystem for GH therapy can enhance outcomes and empower patients, fostering a collaborative and patient-centered approach that is more proactive, beyond the traditional clinic-based approach.