bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Ekran Ötesindeki Bağımlılık Serüveni: Tiktok Kullanım Motivasyonları Ve Bağımlılık Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Balcı Şükrü , Akgül Tuğçe Esin , Astam Fatma Kübra
Published: July 2024

Günümüzde, farklı kullanım amaçlarına hizmet eden sosyal medya platformları, bireylerin bu mecralardaki kullanım alışkanlıkları ve olası bağımlılıkları üzerine yapılan araştırmaların giderek daha da önem kazandığı bir alana dönüşmektedir. Sosyal ağlar içerisinde TikTok gibi öne çıkan platformlar, kendine özgü özellikleriyle dikkat çekmekte ve kullanıcıların motivasyonlarını, olası bağımlılık risklerini anlamlandırmak adına önemli bir araştırma alanını oluşturmaktadır. Bu çalışmada üniversite öğrencilerinin TikTok kullanım motivasyonları ve TikTok bağımlılığı arasındaki ilişkinin tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu bağlamda, Eskişehir’de öğrenimini sürdüren Anadolu Üniversitesi, Osmangazi Üniversitesi ve Eskişehir Teknik Üniversitesi'nde 400 gönüllü katılımcıyla saha araştırması yöntemiyle gerçekleştirilen bu araştırma, TikTok kullanım motivasyonlarını ve bağımlılık ilişkisini incelemektedir. Elde edilen bulgular neticesinde, “bilgi, kişisel kimlik, uyum ve sosyal etkileşim ve eğlence” motivasyonları arttıkça TikTok bağımlılığının da arttığı saptanmıştır. Ayrıca analizlerde “bilgi” motivasyonu ile “uyum ve sosyal etkileşim” motivasyonunun kadınlarda erkeklere oranla daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, TikTok'un kullanım nedenlerinin ve potansiyel bağımlılık risklerinin anlaşılmasına yönelik temel atıcı bir nitelik taşımaktadır.
Azerbaijani TV Viewers' Practices of Watching Turkish Television Programs In The Context of Cultural Studies: Turkish Culture And Tourism
Authors: Sadıç Faruk
Published: July 2024

The aim of present study is to explore the reception processes of Azerbaijani viewers’ of television channels broadcasting from Turkey within the framework of Cultural Studies pertaining to Turkish culture and tourism. Employing the audience-centered reception approach within the tradition of Cultural Studies, this study examines the reception patterns exhibited by participants residing in diverse cities in Azerbaijan who watch Turkish television programs. Four separate focus group interviews involving a total of 36 participants were conducted to investigate the dominant, negotiated, and oppositional styles of perception prevalent in audience reception research, thereby gathering data on the interpretive practices and reception behaviors of Azerbaijani viewers regarding the content they consume. The findings were thematically synthesized to elucidate the viewers’ reception styles. Consequently, the research indicates that diverse television content is interpreted by the audience through various reception frameworks concerning Turkish culture and tourism incentives. It was observed that Azerbaijani viewers, watch a broad spectrum of Turkish television programs, engage in understanding Turkish culture, with the majority of participants demonstrating a propensity towards dominant interpretations.
Sosyal Medyada Siyasal İletişim: 2023 Cumhurbaşkanlığı Seçimlerinde Cumhurbaşkanı Adaylarının Twitter Kullanımı Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: Çakır Engin , Aktaş Hasret
Published: July 2024

Siyasal iletişim insanlık tarihi kadar eskidir ve tarihsel süreçte birçok değişime uğramıştır. Teknolojik gelişmelere paralel olarak siyasal iletişim sürecindeki faaliyetler değişim göstermiştir. Bilgi iletişim teknolojilerindeki değişimlerin sonucu olarak hayatımıza giren internet ve sosyal medya da son yıllarda siyasal iletişim sürecinde yoğun bir şekilde kullanılmaktadır. Sosyal medyanın sunmuş olduğu birçok özellik siyasal iletişim sürecinde kampanyanın başarısını etkilemektedir. Bu kapsamda yapılan araştırmanın amacı 14-28 Mayıs 2023 tarihlerinde 1. ve 2. tur olarak gerçekleştirilen Cumhurbaşkanlığı seçimlerine katılan iki Cumhurbaşkanı adayının Twitter kullanım pratiklerinin tespit edilmesidir. Çalışma içerisinde seçime katılan adayların tweetleri 1. ve 2. tur olarak iki farklı kategoride incelenmiştir. Toplam 443 tweet içerik analizi yöntemiyle değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda elde edilen bulgulara göre her iki adayın 1. tur öncesinde Twitter’ı daha yoğun kullandığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. İlgili süreçte adayların Twitter’da yoğun olarak miting paylaşımlarına yer verdiği görülmektedir. 2. tur öncesi tweet paylaşımlarında sayısal bir azalma görülürken, paylaşım kategorileri de farklılaşmaktadır. Her iki adayın da Twitter’ın multimedya özelliğinden yararlandığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
The method for comparing different blade shapes of flat knives of a rotary cultivator
Authors: Kudzaev Anatoly B. , Kalagova Rita V.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: In the process of tillage, flat knives of rotary cultivators are to carry out the process of cutting soil and weeds with minimal energy consumption and not to become clogged with weeds, which is due to the compliance of the parameters of their blades with operating conditions. However, despite the abundance of works devoted to the study of the working process of flat knives of rotary cultivators, there is not any method of a comparative assessment of the various shapes of their blades.
AIM: Development of the method for comparing different blade shapes of flat knives of rotary cultivators.
METHODS: The research design included studying the following issues: clarifying the conditions for weeds to fall off the curved blade of a flat knife performing a plane-parallel movement; determining the equation of the curve of a knife blade that satisfies the condition of weeds to fall off the blade; development of methods for comparative analysis of the energy intensity of the process of cutting soil with flat knives with blades of various shapes; experimental verification of theoretical conceptions.
The study objects were the processes of interaction of weeds and soil with the blades of flat knives of various shapes. The studies were conducted during 2022 and 2023.
RESULTS: The condition for weeds to fall off the curved blade of a flat knife performing a plane-parallel movement has been clarified (a more informative form of notation), based on which an equation for the rational curve of the blade has been obtained. The comprehensive method has been developed for comparing different shapes of blades of flat knives of rotary cultivators, according to the criteria of compliance with the condition of weeds to fall off the blade and the energy intensity of soil cutting. Examples of the application of the method for the analysis of various shapes of blades of flat knives of rotary cultivators and the development of one of the effective shapes, as well as the results of experimental studies are given.
CONCLUSION: The proposed method helps to give specific practical recommendations on the advisability of using knives of one shape or another in the operating conditions under consideration, taking into account the operating parameters of the machines, as well as to create effective combined blades.
Stress-strain state of implant-supported restorations in tooth replacement
Authors: Bersanova Makka R. , Olesova Valentina N. , Zaslavsky Roman S. , Bersanov Ruslan U. , Yarilkina Svetlana P.
Published: July 2024

Background: Dental implant therapy may be associated with breakage and deformation of implant-supported restorations, necessitating an assessment of their stress-strain state when applying a load.
Aim: To compare the stress-strain state of implants with their respective fixed restorations in tooth replacement.
Materials and Methods: A 3D mathematical model of the posterior mandible with three missing teeth was used to assess the stress-strain state for the following dental restoration options: three implant-supported crowns; a two-implant-supported bridge; or a bridge supported by tooth and implant. A 150 N load was applied to the central part of a restoration in both vertical and oblique directions to compare maximum stress values and their distribution.
Results: Oblique load was found to have a negative impact on stress intensity and distribution (471.7 MPa vs 90.7 MPa with vertical load for three implants). The most heavily loaded parts of restorations were identified: the border of the crown and the implant connection zone. A homogeneous stress distribution from a bridge to the two supporting implants was observed, along with a decrease in stress when using a bridge rather than three implant-supported crowns (160.0 MPa vs 16.1 MPa). In contrast, the load on the supporting implant increased when a bridge supported by tooth and implant was used (1,053.5 MPa with oblique load).
Conclusion: Compared to three implants replacing three missing teeth, a two-implant-supported bridge decreases stress on the implants and their respective restoration. Replacing one supporting implant with a tooth increases stress on the implant to the ultimate strength of titanium alloy in the abutment.
THE PHARMACEUTICAL BOTANICAL STUDIES ON THE ENDEMIC Asperula pestalozzae Boiss. (RUBIACEAE)
Authors: Kaya Ayla , Kayiş Kader
Published: July 2024

In this study, endemic Asperula pestalozzae Boiss. (Rubiaceae) was investigated in aspects of pharmaceutical botany. The morphological, anatomical, micromorphological, palynological, and chemical (antioxidant activity and total amount of phenolic substance) characteristics were reported in detail for the first time. Expanded descriptions and images of A. pestalozzae were given. The anatomical description was presented in detail and supported by photographs. The stem is usually angular or orbicular shaped and the leaf is monofacial. Its trichome and pollen micromorphology were examined with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The pollen grains of A. pestalozzae are monad, radial symmetry, isopolar, and hexacolpate (sometimes heptacolpate). DPPH and ABTS radicals were used to determine antioxidant activity. The DPPH 50% inhibition concentration (IC50) value was found to be 0.0011±0.0002 mg/ml for standard gallic acid and 0.134±0.017 mg/ml for A. pestalozzae extract. 0.1 mg/ml extract calculated 0.022±0.36 Mm TEAC activity; 1.437±0.51 mM TEAC activity was determined in 10 mg/ml extract. The total amount of phenolic substances was calculated as 53 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE).
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate injection as contraceptive method
Authors: Patel Riya R. , Sheth Paresh N. , Mehta Anushka S.
Published: July 2024

Background: Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection is a reversible longer acting contraceptive method. One injection every three months makes compliance better and lesser side effects makes this contraception acceptable.
Methods: This is a prospective study done at our institute between July 2021 to September 2023. After prior approvals, each patient of study group had been given Inj. DMPA 150 mg intramuscularly at the time of enrolment. They were given DMPA every 3 months. All participants were followed for efficacy, side effects and continuation rates.
Results: Out of 104 participants, 49.05% belonged to 18-25 years of age group, 36.53% were 2nd paras and 41.35% took injections post-delivery. In this study 51.92% patients took >=4 injections where as 45.19% discontinuation rate was found at the end of 1 year. Irregular bleeding seen in 50.96% was the most common side effect. 40.42% of total drop out was due to irregular bleeding. Efficacy of DMPA was found to be 100% in this study.
Conclusions: The study concludes that DMPA is a preferable contraceptive method in all the groups of patients for spacing and to avoid unplanned pregnancy. Education and socio-economic factors play key role in acceptance and continuation of DMPA. Menstrual irregularities were found to be most common cause of discontinuation. Use of DMPA has no permanent impact on fertility and it was found to be a safe alternative method with no deleterious effect on mother's milk secretion in lactating participants. It is reversible, non coitus dependent and long acting.
A centralidade da gestão empresarial das cidades médias de Passo Fundo e Erechim (Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil)
Authors: Lima da Silveira Rogério Leandro , Stavizki Júnior Carlos , Seibert Cheila Carine , Eckel Machado Brenda , Spinelli Juçara
Published: July 2024

Aborda-se a centralidade da gestão empresarial e das relações espaciais das cidades médias em contextos regionais na Região Funcional de Planejamento 09, no norte do Rio Grande do Sul, no Sul do Brasil. Objetiva-se identificar e analisar os níveis de centralidade da gestão empresarial que as cidades médias de Passo Fundo e de Erechim exercem no território. Metodologicamente, analisou-se os dados secundários do IBGE (2018 e 2022) e RAIS-CAGED (2019), sobre características demográficas, estrutura econômica e urbana dos municípios e da região, e sobre a organização administrativa e espacial das maiores empresas com sede nessas cidades. Constatou-se que ambas as cidades médias centralizam os principais fluxos e relações espaciais da gestão empresarial na região e na rede urbana, através da articulação das principais empresas nela sediadas, notadamente aquelas ligadas aos setores agroindustrial, com suas filiais localizadas em diferentes escalas espaciais: na região, no estado e no País.
RANAS PEQUEÑAS, LA GEOMETRÍA DE EVOLUCIÓN, Y LA ESPECIACIÓN EN LOS ANDES COLOMBIANOS
Authors: Lynch John D.
Published: July 2024

Los cladogramas nos permiten detectar distintos modos de especiación, los cuales difie­ren en las distribuciones de las apomorfías y en la necesidad de cambios correlacionados con el hábitat. Utilizando la fauna colombiana, excepcionalmente rica de Eleutherodactylus y las hipótesis cladísticas disponibles para 65 especies, se encuentra que la alopatria es predominante (94% ). Aunque la mayoría de eventos de la especiación para estas especies de ranas no corresponden a cambios del hábitat, la frecuencia de cambios (uno en tres eventos de especiación o uno en cuatro eventos) es notable en comparación con estimaciones anteriores. Estos datos también permiten rechazar la idea popular de que la fauna de las tierras altas se ha derivado de la de las tierras bajas porque, en general. los taxones de las tierras altas están relacionados con otros taxones de las tierras altas y no con taxones de las tierras bajas. Hay un sesgo en el cual los cambios del hábitat en los estratos de baja altitud son más comunes que en los estratos altos. Este sesgo representaría al fantasma de la última glaciación o indicaría que la adaptación a climas más calientes es, en cierta forma, más fácil para las ranas del género Eleutherodactylus que su adaptación a climas más fríos.
MEDICINA TRADICIONAL DE LA MUJER INGA
Authors: Giraldo-Tafur Clara
Published: July 2024

Los ingas mantienen viva una tradición médica cuya terapéutica curativa se basa en el uso de plantas. Hay evidencia de que han amalgamado a su medicina principios médicos hispánicos y de otras comunidades indígenas, así como el uso de plantas de diversas regiones del país y principal­mente el intercambio con comunidades de la selva amazónica.
Se registran 119 plantas que sirven de base para la preparación de 149 remedios utilizados por las mujeres inga.
UN NUEVO MYLODONTINRE (XENARTHRA, TARDÍGRADA) EN LA FAUNA DE LA VENTA, MIOCENO DE COLOMBIA
Authors: Villarroel A. Carlos
Published: July 2024

El estudio de un cráneo y su correspondiente mandíbula, recolectados en sedimentitas del Grupo Honda, Mioceno Superior de La Venta (Huila, Colombia), permite proponer Brievabradys laventensis gen. et sp. nov. A esta especie se atribuye el espécimen que Hirschfeld ( 1985) había descrito como "pequeño Nothrotherino" y el material que McDonald (1997) había identificado con la especie argentina Glossotheriopsis pascuali. Por otra parte, la comparación de B. laventensis con Orophodon hapaloides, así como la discusión de aspectos diagnósticos de la familia Orophodontidre, permiten referir Or. hapaloides a la subfamilia Mylodontinre (Mylodontidre).
Sub-Statutory Policy-Making by the Executive Government of Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation
Authors: Mitusova Inna A. ,   Applicant for the LL.D. Degree of the Law Faculty of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, PhD (Law)
Published: July 2024

The exercise of the powers of the head of the executive power of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, as a rule, is carried out by executive authorities, and therefore its functionality in the field of executive power is most significant. He forms and directs the supreme executive body of state power of the subject of the Russian Federation, and also has legislative and supervisory powers. The head of the region carries out law–making activities — issues decrees (resolutions) and orders that are mandatory in the relevant subject of the Russian Federation. However, the normative legal acts issued by him and the executive authorities must be adopted on the basis of the Constitution of the Russian Federation and in compliance with any level of laws.
Representasi kompetensi pustakawan dalam anime honzuki no gekokujo berdasarkan standar pustakawan SLA
Authors: Romadhan Nurul Habib , Masyhur Masyhur , Yoanda Sely , Herlina Herlina
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini merepresentasikan kompetensi pustakawan yang dimiliki oleh Myne dalam anime Honzuki no Gekokujo dengan mengambil pendekatan semiotik sesuai standar kompetensi pustakawan SLA dilihat dari kemampuan profesional (hard skill), dan kemampuan personal (soft skill). serta melihat aspek perilaku dan penampilan Myne di sepanjang serial tersebut. Metode penelitian yang peneliti gunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif analisis konten dengan pendekatan analisis semiotika dengan menggunakan teori Roland Barthes. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunaakan dokumentasi dan studi literatur. Satuan isi cerita yang berkaitan dengan kompetensi pustakawan menurut standar kompetensi SLA dalam cerita animasi sebanyak 10-satuan urut dalam 8-episode dalam bentuk menit. Myne adalah tokoh utama dalam serial animasi tersebut, yang memiliki latar belakang sebagai pustakawan di Jepang sebelum meninggal dan bereinkarnasi di Ehrenfest sebagai RozeMyne atau Myne. Analisis sekuen menunujukan adanya kompetensi Pustakawan SLA dalam anime seperti kemampuan profesional (hard skill) dan kemampuan Personal (Soft Skill) Seperti Mengelola, Memodifikasi, hingga pendistribusian dan pengaplikasian Informasi, memiliki kemampuan komunikasi yang baik hingga problem sholving. Sedangkan analisis tokoh dan analisis latar menunjukkan adanya perkembangan karakter baik dari tingkah laku, watak, maupun kepribadian seperti haus akan pengetahuan, memiliki literasi dan kreativitas tinggi, pandai bernegosiasi, menjadi edukator yang baik dan melakukakn barter informasi kepada mereka yang membutuhkan infromasi.
Potensi daya tarik wisata Perpustakaan Kota Bandung dalam upaya mengembangkan edu-tourism
Authors: Rejeki Diah Sri , Renggani Rina Rohma , Agustine Merryam , Wahyuni Haria Saputry , Syaripyani Wulandini Rahmah , Syahla Nasywa Athiya
Published: July 2024

Perpustakaan berfungsi sebagai wahana pendidikan, penelitian, pelestarian, informasi, dan rekreasi dalam rangka meningkatkan kecerdaskan dan keberdayaan bangsa. Penerapan fungsi rekreasi di perpustakaan telah dikembangkan dengan adanya program edu-tourism. Edu-tourism merupakan penggabungan antara konsep wisata dengan pendidikan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui potensi daya tarik perpustakaan untuk pengembangan program edu-tourism. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif, dan proses analisis data dilakukan melalui tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data dan kesimpulan atau verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa potensi daya tarik perpustakaan untuk pengembangan program edu-tourism di Dinas Kearsipan dan Perpustakaan Kota Bandung, antara lain: (1) Arsip sejarah kota Bandung; (2) Pameran tematik; (3) Koleksi perpustakaan; (4) Kegiatan Pendidikan; (5) Ruang baca dan studi. Perpustakaan Kota Bandung memiliki potensi daya tarik yang besar dalam mengembangkan edu-tourism, membawa manfaat pendidikan dan pengalaman wisata kepada masyarakat. Dengan koleksi arsip dan perpustakaan yang kaya, mencakup dokumen sejarah, artefak budaya, dan sumber daya lainnya, perpustakaan ini menawarkan peluang pembelajaran langsung yang mendalam dan otentik.
Le viol chez François de Belleforest : une obsession politique
Authors: Grande Nathalie
Published: July 2024

Alors que les histoires tragiques prennent plutôt rarement le viol pour sujet, François de Belleforest donne à ce motif un développement plus fréquent que Bandello, Boaistuau ou Rosset : ses nouvelles montrent combien ce crime est universel, traversant les temps, les espaces, les cultures, les religions. Cependant Belleforest n’insiste pas sur une causalité passionnelle, mais souligne le caractère éminemment politique d’un acte qui menace l’ordre des sociétés. Il ne s’agit pas tant pour lui de dénoncer la forme la plus odieuse de la domination masculine, que de développer un discours historique sur le rôle des vertus chrétiennes comme garantes de l’ordre social. Les conséquences juridiques, sociales et politiques ne servent pas à mettre en valeur les victimes ou à dénoncer le crime, mais à glorifier un ordre que défend Belleforest en catholique zélé.
Fetysze i fikcje
Authors: Stobiecki Rafał , Sylburska Aleksandra , Bończak Jędrzej
Published: July 2024

Giedroyc był zdumiewającym przykładem emigranta łączącego w sobie wiele sprzeczności – szacunek dla zachodnich wartości i fascynację Wschodem, obawę przed ludźmi i cierpliwość oraz wyrozumiałość dla nich, wreszcie cechy „chorego na Polskę” patrioty i bezkompromisowego krytyka polskości prowincjonalnej, zaściankowej, antyeuropejskiej.
Ze Wstępu
Nie przestając być emigrantami politycznymi, to znaczy Polakami dążącymi do zmiany sytuacji w Polsce, autorzy zgromadzeni wokół pisma Giedroycia uprawiali krytykę emigracji. […] W roku 1945 wybrali rolę emigrantów, ale nie zrezygnowali z przywileju krytycznego myślenia. Antologia Aleksandry Sylburskiej i Rafała Stobieckiego doskonale tę odmienność środowiska „Kultury” paryskiej ukazuje. Syntetyczny, a jednocześnie bardzo treściwy Wstęp jest doskonałym wprowadzeniem w dzieje polskiej emigracji politycznej drugiej połowy XX wieku.
prof. dr hab. Andrzej S. KowalczykMuzeum Literatury im. Adama Mickiewicza
Bardzo potrzebne i znakomicie opracowane wydanie tekstów z paryskiej „Kultury” dedykowanych emigracji. Cenne dopełnienie tego, co dzięki wieloletniej pracy zespołu historyków kierowanych przez prof. Rafała Stobieckiego już otrzymaliśmy.
prof. dr hab. Jan Pomorski, UMCS
Publikacja dofinansowana ze środków budżetu państwa w ramach programu realizowanego przez Ministra Edukacji i Nauki pod nazwą „Narodowy Program Rozwoju Humanistyki” nr projektu NPRH/DN/SP/495751/2021/10.
Territorios en conflicto
Authors: Acuña Rodríguez Blanca Ofelia , Dotor Robayo María Victoria , Hozman Mora Julián Andrés , Ulloa Romero Andrea Janeth , Herrera Brand Omar Alexander , Acuña Rodríguez Olga Yanet
Published: July 2024

Este libro es una reflexión sobre los conflictos que han surgido a causa de dinámicas sociales con las que se ha pretendido controlar, ordenar, lucrarse e incluso apropiarse de los recursos que han producido diversos grupos sociales, y además han creado imaginarios y representaciones particulares sobre esos mismos conflictos. El texto recoge experiencias, a manera de estudios de caso, en diversos sustratos temporales que coinciden con momentos y coyunturas que han generado rupturas y cambios, que muchas veces otorgan nuevos sentidos tanto a las experiencias vividas como a las expectativas posibles. Estas dinámicas han reconfigurado en las poblaciones sus referentes sobre los lugares, su cotidianidad y las relaciones de poder; también han cambiado su vínculo con el territorio y han generado maneras distintas de relacionarse, que se han leído según el momento y los intereses en juego, lo que metodológicamente ha sido interpretado como capas superpuestas que se construyen y deconstruyen, dando la sensación de estratos, que en algunos casos producen cambios, en otros se mantienen elementos afines y en otros se producen hibridaciones. A través de estos tres procesos se perciben cambios y continuidades que son fundamentales para la interpretación del territorio en periodos de larga duración.
Islamic Law Practice among East Javanesse Chinese Muslims; PITI’s Contribution on Its Enforcement
Authors: Mahfud Choirul , Ummu Salamah  , Ahmad Hasyim Mohamad Yusuf , Zalik Nuryana  , Lubis Muhammad Arif Fadhillah
Published: July 2024

This qualitative research explores the practice of Islamic law among Chinese Muslims in Indonesia, focusing on the contribution of the Indonesian Chinese Islamic Association, or Persatuan Islam Tionghoa Indonesia (PITI) in East Java in three aspects; translating the Qur’an into Mandarin, organizing marriage guidance and religious consultation, and facilitating ḥalāl food industry. The primary data collection method involves in-depth interviews with Islamic leaders within the community, particularly those affiliated with PITI. Secondary data is gathered through an extensive review of literature comprising documents, books, news, and articles related to Islamic law practices among Indonesian Chinese Muslims. Data analysis employs a spiral approach, encompassing content analysis, contextual examination, and critical evaluation. The results of this research show that, specifically, PITI East Java is focused on three areas: arranging marriage counseling, translating the Qur'an into Mandarin, and developing a mentoring program for ḥalāl products.  Besides, PITI uses a cultural approach to help Chinese Muslims comprehend and follow Islamic precepts while also taking into account their unique background and characteristics. As a result, the Chinese heritage has been influenced by Indonesian and Islamic traditions. This practice is dynamic and still proceeding in the new horizon that needs support from all stakeholders, the government, and other Muslim communities in Indonesia.
An academic cooperation between the Japan Sports Nutrition Association (JSNA) and the Korean Society for Exercise Nutrition (KSEN)
Authors: Kagawa Masaharu , Nagashima Yosuke , Oshima Satomi , Sato Akiko , Ishizu Tatsuya , Ishikawa-Takata Kazuko , Taguchi Motoko
Published: July 2024

[Purpose] The Japan Sports Nutrition Association (JSNA) is an academic society that aims to contribute to people’s health and the development of sports in Japan.[Methods] After numerous communication and academic events, the JSNA and the Korean Society for Exercise Nutrition (KSEN) exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2018.[Results] Based on the MoU, the JSNA and KSEN organized academic exchange events until the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic and subsequent travel restrictions and lockdowns.[Conclusion] After four years of the pandemic and the downgrading of Coronavirus Disease 2019 infection risk, it is hoped that academic exchanges between the societies will resume gradually and enhance members’ recognition of the cooperation between the JSNA and KSEN for active collaborations in the future.
Gender differences in depression prevalence: the role of inflammation and somatic symptoms
Authors: Silverstein Brett , Perlick Deborah
Published: July 2024

The higher prevalence of depression among women compared to men, beginning at adolescence, has been widely reported. Several studies reviewed here suggest that much of this difference results because women exhibit a much higher prevalence than men beginning in adolescence of a disorder involving depression combined with many somatic symptoms. Also reviewed here are many studies that have found that high levels of inflammation lead to the development of depression plus these somatic symptoms. Finally, a few studies reviewed here suggest the hypothesis that inflammation may result from low social status experienced by women. More research is needed to test this hypothesis. The combination of these brief reviews suggests that a major role in explaining the higher prevalence of depression among females beginning at adolescence may be played by somatic depression resulting from inflammation possibly precipitated by low status.
Combination Therapy in Hypertension: Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibitor with a Diuretic or Calcium Channel Blocker
Authors: Hossain Md. Arafat
Published: July 2024

Hypertension is a frequent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and the prevalence rate is continuously rising. Multiple pathophysiological mechanisms are responsible for hypertension, necessitating a combination of drugs from different classes for best management. Combination therapy is five times more effective in decreasing blood pressure compared to escalating the dose of a single agent. As per the ACCOMPLISH trial analysis, coupling a renin-angiotensin system inhibitor with a calcium channel blocker is more effective than the combination of a renin-angiotensin system inhibitor with diuretics in reducing major cardiovascular events, cardiovascular-related mortality, and the progression of chronic kidney disease. The renin-angiotensin system can be suppressed by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme or angiotensin type 1 receptor (AT1R), resulting, in decreased vascular smooth muscle contraction, heart performance, and reduced aldosterone synthesis. Calcium channel blockers work by inhibiting L-type calcium channels, reducing heart performance via negative inotropic, chronotropic, and bathmotropic effects, along with reducing vascular smooth muscle contraction. Diuretics exert their antihypertensive impact by changing body fluid volume and electrolytes. Initially, hypertension treatment commences with a single medication but often, different classes of two or more antihypertensive medications are necessary for achieving the target blood pressure goal. Sometimes, for Resistant hypertension four different classes of antihypertensive medications are necessary to reach the target blood pressure goal.
Stellar Flares, Superflares and Coronal Mass Ejections – Entering the Big Data Era
Authors: Vida Krisztián , Kővári Zsolt , Leitzinger Martin , Odert Petra , Oláh Katalin , Seli Bálint , Kriskovics Levente , Greimel Robert , Görgei Anna Mária
Published: July 2024

Flares, sometimes accompanied by coronal mass ejections (CMEs), are the result of sudden changes in the magnetic field of stars with high energy release through magnetic reconnection, which can be observed across a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to the optical range to X-rays. In our review, we attempt to collect some fundamental new results, which can largely be linked to the Big data era that has arrived due to the expansion of space photometric observations of the last two decades. We list the different types of stars showing flare activity, their observation strategies, and discuss how their main stellar properties relate to the characteristics of the flares (or even CMEs) they emit. Our goal is to focus, without claiming to be complete, on those results that may in one way or another challenge the "standard" flare model based on the solar paradigm.
$2^m - 1$ as the Integer Formulation to Govern the Dynamics of Collatz-Type Sequences
Authors: Goyal Gaurav
Published: July 2024

It has been discovered that representing odd integers as modified binary expressions of the form $\sum \limits_{n > m}2^n + 2^m - 1$ for $m \geq 1$ helps in understanding the dynamics of Collatz-type sequences. Starting with the original Collatz sequence $3x + 1$, it is found that when the odd step is applied to an odd integer $\sum \limits_{n > m}2^n + 2^m - 1$, an even integer $3\left(\sum \limits_{n > m}2^{n}\right) + 2^{m + 1} + 2^m - 2$ is obtained, which is exactly once divisible by 2, unless the lowest index reduces to zero. This implies that the sequence alternates between odd and even steps $m$ times. This governs the dynamics of the Collatz-type sequences because the value of $m$ determines the number of times the integer can be divided by 2 in each even step. A shortcut method is developed based on this dynamics that states that the even integer after $m$ odd-even steps are completed is $\left(\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^m \sum \limits_{n > m}2^n\right) + 3^m - 1$. A shortcut method of this magnitude has never been utilized anywhere. The shortcut method for the modified Collatz sequence $5x + 1$ is also presented.
Perceived Overqualification, Constructive Deviant Behaviour and Intergenerational Differences: Evidence from China
Authors: Meng Xiulan , Yu Xiaohua , Meng Xiulan
Published: July 2024

According to the model of proactive motivation, we constructed a moderated impact model to examine the relationship between employees perceived overqualification (POQ), transformational leadership (TL), constructive deviant behaviour (CDB), and the generational differences in their relationships. We examined research hypotheses using data of 525 individuals. Results revealed that POQ positively affects CDB, and TL strengthened the effect of POQ on positive toward CDB. Furthermore, the effect of POQ on CDB is strongest among individuals born in the 1980s, followed by those born in the 1990s, and the moderating effect of TL is strongest among individuals born in the 1980s, and not significant among those born in the 1990s. Implications, limitations, and future directions of the present study are discussed.
Metformin and Ganwei for Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Authors: Chen Yi-Ming Arthur , Li Wei-You , Wu Shang-Jung , Chen Patricia M. T. , Chen Allan Y. , Fann Cathy Shen-Jang , Lin Chih-Lin
Published: July 2024

Metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), a globally prevalent chronic liver disease, has only limited pharmacological options. Both metformin and Ganwei, a botanical supplement containing a potent inducer for glycine N-methyltransferase (GNMT), have shown great promise for MAFLD. We conducted a 4-arm, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to investigate the safety and efficacy of metformin and Ganwei for MAFLD. Between September 2021 and March 2023, 64 patients with MAFLD were received metformin alone, Ganwei alone, combination of metformin and Ganwei, and placebo for 6 months. The primary MAFLD outcome was assessed by control attenuation parameter (CAP) and kilopascal (kPa) scores for liver steatosis and fibrosis, utilizing FibroScan. At 6 months after treatment, significant MAFLD improvements were observed in patients treated with Ganwei alone (repeated measures ANOVA test, p = 0.048 for both CAP and kPa scores). By employing a 6-point steatosis grade scale, the Ganwei alone arm exhibited a statistically better improvement than the placebo-controlled arm (mean score 1.1±1.9 vs. 0.1±0.7, p < 0.01). In addition, patients in the Ganwei alone arm showed significant quality-of-life improvements. There was no serious adverse events observed. Our study demonstrated that Ganwei can be an effective treatment option for MAFLD patients. Clinical trial registration: NCT06244550.
Determinants of Depression in Caregivers of Geriatric Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Aljunaid Mohammed A , Alosaimi Rayan Mesfer , Musslem Mohammed Talal , Alazmi Essa Ahmed , Aljarameez Mohammed Mohsen , Afandi Ahmad Abdulaziz , Alzobaidi Hosam Husain
Published: July 2024

Conclusion: The study highlights the high prevalence of depression among caregivers of geriatric patients in Jeddah and underscores the significant impact of caregiving burden on mental health. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions, such as mental health support, respite care programs, and culturally sensitive educational training, to mitigate caregiver burden and enhance the well-being of caregivers.
The Roles of Glutathione and Oxidative Stress in Diabetes and COVID-19
Authors: Los Evan , Ford George , Tuell Dawn , Macariola Demetrio , Stone William
Published: July 2024

Evidence suggests that COVID-19 infection increases the risk of type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Diabetes, in turn, increases COVID-19 susceptibility and contributes to increased COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. Oxidative stress (OxS) has emerged as a common factor driving the pathogenesis of diabetes and COVID-19 caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The mechanistic links between OxS, T2D, and COVID-19 have primarily been studied in adults and will be summarized in this review. However, we suggest that studying these interconnections in children and young adults is critical since early intervention is optimal for improving outcomes. At the height of the pandemic, COVID-19 was a leading cause of death in children and young people, and people in this age group are as susceptible to COVID-19 as adults and the elderly. Glutathione (GSH) is the primary water-soluble intracellular antioxidant and can be deficient in both diabetes and COVID-19. GSH is a tripeptide containing cysteine (CYS), glutamic acid (GLU), and glycine (GLY). Strategies to increase GSH levels may be beneficial in helping to manage COVID-19-induced diabetes as well as diabetes-induced COVID-19 risk. Dietary supplementation with GlyNAC may be optimal since it contains two metabolic GSH precursors, i.e., n-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) and GLY.
Limited vs Extended Resection of Stanford Type a Acute Aortic Dissections
Authors: Luthra Suvitesh , Malvindi Pietro G , Leiva-Juárez Miguel M , Sef Davorin , Masraf Hannah , Miskolczi Szabolcs , Velisaaris Theodore
Published: July 2024

Background
This is a propensity matched, single centre study of limited versus extended resections for Type A acute aortic dissections (AAAD).
Methods
Retrospective data for 440 patients with acute Type A aortic dissection repairs (Limited Resection, LR-215, Extended Resection, ER-225). 109 pairs were propensity matched to LR versus ER. Multivariate analysis was performed for inpatient death, long term survival and composite of inpatient death/TIA/stroke. Kaplan Meier survival curves were compared at 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 years using the log-rank test.
Results

Mean age was 66.9±13 years and mean follow up was 5.3±4.7 years. 48.9% had LR. In-hospital mortality was 10% (LR;6% vs ER;13.8%, p
Principles of the Sub-Econ Dynamics The Econ-Dynamics and the Standard Model (Ⅲ)
Authors: Yang Yingrui
Published: July 2024

The sub-economic dynamics studies the relationship between people's economic impulses and market behavior. Using Bourbaki structuralism as a philosophical consideration and quantum chromodynamics as a conceptual and modeling method, sub-economic dynamics theory is constructed. In this theory, we discuss the deep structure of the free market and analyze the errors in Mises' anthropological arguments. Sub-economic dynamics is the psychological basis of market dynamics. Guided by the preface, this paper is divided into six sections: (1) The Free Market and Impulse Flavor Charge, including topics such as the fate of the free market, the food chain and psychology, and the flavor charge of economic impulses; (2) The Nature of Economic Impulses, including topics such as the flavor and generation of impulses and counter-impulses, and the bound state of impulses and fractional market charges; (3) Freud's Color Charge Space and Spin, including topics such as the Pauli exclusion rule and color charge, and Freud's personality theory; (4) Consciousness and Gluons; (5) Gauge Transformations and SU(3) Symmetry Group; and (6) General Discussion.
Enumeration of N-dimensional Hypercube, Icosahedral, Rubik’s Cube Dice, Colorings and Encryptions Based on Their Symmetries
Authors: Balasubramanian Krishnan
Published: July 2024

The whimsical Las Vegas/Monte Carlo cubic dice are generalized to construct the combinatorial problem of enumerating all n-dimensional hypercube dice, and dice of other shapes that exhibit cubic, icosahedral and higher symmetries. By utilizing powerful generating function techniques for various irreducible representations, we derive the combinatorial enumerations of all possible dice in n-dimensional space with hyperoctahedral symmetries. Likewise a number of shapes that exhibit icosahedral symmetries such as a truncated dodecahedron and a truncated icosahedron are considered for the combinatorial problem of dice enumerations with the corresponding shapes. We consider several dice with cubic symmetries such as truncated octahedron, dodecahedron and Rubik’s cube shapes. It is shown that all enumerated dice are chiral and we provide the counts of chiral pairs of dice in the n-dimension space. During the combinatorial enumeration, it was discovered that two different shapes of dice exist with the same chiral pair count culminating into the novel concept of isochiral polyhedra. The combinatorial problem of dice enumeration is generalized to multi-coloring partitions. Applications to chirality in n-dimension, molecular clusters, zeolites, mesoporous materials, cryptography and biology are also pointed out. Applications to nonlinear n-dimensional hypercube and other dicey encryptions are exemplified with romantic, clandestine messages; “I love U” and “V Elope at 2”.
Fruitful Brewing: Exploring Consumers’ and Producers’ Attitudes towards Beer Produced with Local Fruit and Agroindustrial By-Products
Authors: Cela Nazarena , Fontefrancesco Michele Filippo , Torri Luisa
Published: July 2024

This study explored the beer consumers’ and producers’ perception of using local fruit and agroindustrial by-products in brewing. An online survey was conducted in Italy with 496 beer consumers and 54 beer producers. The survey assessed sociodemographic information, consumption behavior, support for brewery neolocalism, alongside brewers’ perception of sustainability of their breweries. Findings showed high consumers’ involvement in sustainable eating and high support for breweries utilizing local resources and that operate in a sustainable way. Breweries rated their sustainability practices as moderate, and most of them considered their efforts in using local raw materials and repurposing by-products as “excellent”. Both consumers and producers considered beer made with agroindustrial by-products less tasty than those with local fruit (p < 0.05), but no significant difference in willingness to buy was observed (p > 0.05). According to cluster analysis results, the ideal consumer profile for sustainable beers was characterized by a higher proportion of females prioritizing sustainability and local sourcing over sensory quality. Therefore, using local materials or agroindustrial by-products can align brewers’ practices with consumers’ preferences, enhancing competitiveness and market positioning by fostering a sense of sustainability and locality.
COVID-19 and Its Influence on Prevalence of Dementia and Agitation in Australian Residential Age Care: A Comparative Study
Authors: Zhu Yunshu , Song Ting , Zhang Zhenyu , Deng Chao , Yin Mengyang , Li Wanqing , Chang Hui Chen (Rita) , Yu Ping , Song Lixin (Lee)
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted older people in residential aged care facilities (RACFs), especially those with dementia. This retrospective cohort study investigates the impact of the pandemic on agitation incidents within this population in 40 Australian RACFs. We compared pre-pandemic data (January-October 2019) with during-pandemic data (same months in 2020 and 2021) from electronic health records (EHRs) using Python to extract information from nursing notes. Various statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics to summarize the data, and a chi-square test to examine any significant association between the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevalence of dementia and agitation in dementia. Dementia prevalence dropped by 1.98% in 2021 compared to 2019, and by 4.09% compared to 2020 (p < 0.05). Overall agitation symptoms decreased by 20.1% from 2019 to 2021 (p < 0.05), but six specific symptoms increased: resisting (28.98%), wandering (11.78%), restlessness (3.19%), complaining (10.1%), arguing (2.36%), and outbursts (1.74%) (p < 0.05). Conversely, pacing decreased by 15.88% and speaking loudly de-creased by 10.9% (p < 0.05). Over half of the care recipients experienced agitation symptoms 2-5 times each year, increasing from 50.56% in 2019 to 58.28% in 2021 (p < 0.05). It is important to exercise caution regarding the accuracy of these findings due to the reduced opportunity for busy care staff to record behavioral changes caused by the isolation of individuals in their rooms during the pandemic.
An In-Depth Analysis of Tsallis Statistics: π ±, K ± Mesons, and Pp̄ Baryon in Inelastic Pp Collisions
Authors: Tabassam Uzma , Abidin Zain Ul , Sharif Khadija Gul , Siddique Irfan
Published: July 2024

This study explores the inelastic doubly differential transverse momentum spectra of the
primary charged particles, (π + + π − ), (K + + K − ) and (pp̄) as a function of underlying event
√
(UE) at s = 13 T eV . The particle production is measured on the basis of different angular
regions like toward, transverse and away, elucidated with respect to the direction of leading
particle of an event. To study the thermal freeze-out parameters, the non extensive Tsallis
distribution function is used, to extract the temperature Tef f , and chemical potential µ, which
provides a basis to explain the QCD matter. The Tsallis distribution function clearly describes
transverse momentum spectra in pseudorapidity region of |η| < 0.8. The best fit corresponds to
minimum χ2 /ndf value for the transverse momentum distribution. It is observed that effective
temperature Tef f changes from away to towards and forward region.
QCT-Based 3CL Protease Inhibitor: Tollovir
Authors: Arad Dorit
Published: July 2024

Beginning in December 2019, a novel coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 has caused an international outbreak of respiratory illness termed COVID-19. This disease may cause mild to moderate respiratory illness. However, older individuals and those with underlying medical conditions like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease are more likely to develop serious illnesses (progressive pneumonia, multi-organ failure, and even death) (1). The main target for antiviral therapy for COVID-19 is the 3CL protease (3CLpro, Main protease, Mpro, Nsp5). The 3CL protease plays an integral role in viral replication and is often known as the “Achilles heel” of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (2). Thus, NLC Pharma utilized a unique and novel technology termed Quantum Core Technology (QCT) to design a mechanism-based potent inhibitor against the SARS-Cov-2 3CL protease. 3CL Pharma has designed an oral anti-viral for COVID-19 called Tollovir. Biochemical assays have revealed that 40uM of Tollovir in PBS can achieve 90% maximum inhibition of 3CL protease. Furthermore, the oral anti-viral has completed clinical trial phase 2b/3. Tollovir has proven to be safe and significantly decreases mortality rates of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infection.