bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Paleoenvironmental and paleodepositional architecture of SAMO field in Niger-Delta Basin of Nigeria using seismic and well log data
Authors: Ikhane P.R. , Bayewu O.O. , Coker J.O. , Oyebolu O.O. , Adewoye S.A.
Published: June 2022

The use of Seismic data and well log data within the context of sequence stratigraphy is a valuable tool for the recognition of ancient cycles and sequences because they reflect information on the different processes that deposit sediments in different palaeoenvironment. An integrated geophysical well log data and seismic data from our wells within the SAMO field have been utilized to delineate the upper Miocene-Pliocene depositional environment parts of the Niger-Delta Basin. Identification of the different lithologies and depositional environment present in the penetrated borehole was achieved using gamma ray log. This enables the establishment of different rock units in the well from the gamma ray log values and signatures. Three succession signatures which include; the bell, cylindrical and the funnel being more prominent were identified from the log motifs in the different sand bodies attenuated in the wells from the field. The mapped sequences generated Low stand System Tracts (LST) progradational, Trangressive System Tracts (TST) retrogradational and High stand System Tract (HST) aggradational packages. All these reflect the depositional systems that dominated the different phases as a result of base level changes. Furthermore, values quantified from the logs revealed that porosity and permeability are more prominent in places where sand bodies accumulated in the slope channel setting indicative of slope-fills and turbidity fans. This deep-sea channels and switch complex fault system suggest good hydrocarbon bearing potential associated with the distal Niger-Delta province. Also a good quality reservoir was inferred from the sands of both LST and HST while the shale of the TST could serve as a good reservoir.
Community waste management and its health impact on Obalende and Lafiaji Villages of Lagos Island
Authors: Joseph J.C. , Udochukwu U. , Ehinmitan E. , Tom-Otu M.O.
Published: June 2022

Managing municipal solid waste in cities has become a serious challenge which could result in the accumulation of heavy metals in the environment. Against this background, the municipal solid waste management practices in peri-urban communities (Obalende and Lafiaji Village) of Lagos Island and the impact of heavy metals in soil were studied. This study aims at examining the present municipal waste management practices in Lagos Islandandhowthey can beimproved upon. Random sampling was used to administer 100 questionnaires to household while the different heavy metal concentrations in the soil samples were determined using Buck 200 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). About 58 % of the respondents are aware of solid waste management while LAWMA (50%) and Cart pushers (40%) were the two main options for waste disposal. The wastes were mainly composed of food wastes, plastics/pet bottles and nylon. Although majority of the respondents (67%) have a waste bin/bag assigned to their houses, about 74% do not sort their wastes. The concentrations of the heavy metals (Co, Zn, Ni, and Mn) in the soil samples were higher in Obalende and Lafiaji village, where wastes were dumped indiscriminately on roadsides. SWOT analysis revealed the need for improving environmental awareness in order to minimize the threat of low sorting of wastes. Also, opportunities exist for recycling plastics/pet bottles and nylon while wastes from food materials could benefit agriculture through composing. This study suggests that more environmental awareness, policies and better administration are needed to improve the status of waste management in peri-urban communities of Lagos Island.
Petrophysical evaluation for development of a marginal oil field in the onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria
Authors: Ugwu U.P. , Okengwu K.O. , Jones A.E.
Published: June 2022

Petrophysical evaluation was conducted on an onshore marginal field in Niger Delta with the aim of evaluating the rock and fluid properties to boost hydrocarbon production in the field. Five well logs suite from five wells and core log data for two wells were utilized for this study. Petrophysical properties evaluated included; porosity, net to gross, formation factor, irreducible water saturation, permeability, water saturation, hydrocarbon saturation and pay thickness. The well logs suite contained the following logs: Gamma ray log for lithology identification; Resistivity log for fluid type discrimination and determination of water saturation; Density log for porosity determination; and Neutron log in combination with density log for hydrocarbon types. A total of seven reservoir sands (, Sand A, B, C, D, E, F and G) were identified and correlated across all five wells on the basis of gamma ray and resistivity log motifs. The reservoir gross thicknesses ranged from 62.55 to 228.50 ft, shale volume from 7.0 to 24.60%, net to gross from 0.76 to 0.93%, effective porosity from 20.78 to 26.22%, water saturation from 35.80 to 62.30% and permeability ranged from 545.94 to 2821.97 mD. This shows that the reservoirs are of good quality for hydrocarbon productionacross the field.
Biomonitoring and biomarker response of fish smokers to poly aromatic hydrocarbons in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Agu G.E. , Oriakpono O.E.
Published: June 2022

A study was carried out on 40 volunteer fish smokers, 10 from each Station. Station 1 (Alakahia market), Station 2 (Choba Market), Station 3 (Choba main market) and Station 4 (Rumosi Market) all in Obio/akpor Local government of Rivers state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of 12 weeks, to evaluate the health status of exposed individuals to poly aromatic hydrocarbons gotten from smokes, using haematological parameters and urine analysis. The cyanohaemoglobin method was used to determine haemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV) was determined by micro haematocrit method, Red blood cell (RBC) was determined with the improved Neubauerhaemaocytometer, WBC was determined with the improved Neubauer counter, Neutrophils, lymphocytes and Eosinophils were determined on blood film stained with mayGrunwald-Giemsa stain while Gas Chromatography was used for urine samples.PCV from station 1, 2, 3 and 4 had a mean value of 38.33, 38, 33.33 and 35.00 respectively with significant difference (P<0.05) occurring in station 3 when compared to the other stations and within stations 2, 3 and 4. Hb had a mean value of 12.8, 12.67, 11.13 and 11.67 in stations 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively also with significant difference (P<0.05) occurring in station 3 when compared to the other stations and within stations 2,3 and 4. WBC had a mean value of 4.77, 6.23, 5.93and 4.83 in stations 1, 2, 3 and 4 with no significant difference (P>0.05), the RBC had a mean value of 4.40, 4.33, 3.60 and 3.90 in stations 1, 2, 3 and 4, Neutrophil had a mean value of 36.67, 46.0, 41.0 and 41.0 in stations 1, 2, 3 and 4. Stations 1, 2, 3 and 4 had a mean value of 58.33, 47.67, 57.67 and 57.33 for lymphocytes and 5.0, 9.33, 1.33 and 1.67 for Eosinophil. It was recorded that the different stations had no statistically significantly difference (P>0.05) for RBC, Neutrophil, Lymphocyte and Eosinophil. The urine analysis revealed that station 1 had a total PAH of 0.1726, station 2 had a total of 0.058 while station 3 and 4 had a total of 0.088 espectively. The results reveal that the smokers have PAHs in their body with increases risk of Kidney disease, Anaemia, Bronchitis and other lung diseases.
A revised mathematical solution to the Penne bioheat equation for deep rooted tissues using the variable separation method
Authors: Akpolile A.F. , Mokobia C.E. , Ikubor J.E. , Ugbede F.O. , Agbajor G.K.
Published: June 2022

The temperature distribution of tissues under the skin surface was obtained using Penne’s bio-heat equation and the separation of variables technique. The resulting solution indicated a slight temperature difference between the recorded skin temperature and the temperature of the tissue of interest (TOI), which is a direct indication of the TOI's temperature. According to the graphical analysis, temperature is proportionally related to time and tissue distance from the skin surface. As a result, the given analytic solution may be utilized to easily analyze deeprooted tissues while accounting for thermal properties.
Manly transformation in quantile regression: A comparison of two transformation parameter estimators
Authors: Nwakuya M.T. , Nkwocha C.C.
Published: June 2022

This study implements the Manly transformations for normalization of variables in quantile regression analysis.The transformation parameter was estimated using two different methods namely; the maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) method and the two-step estimation method by Chamberlain and Buchinsky(CBTS).The transformation parameters obtained using the two different methods were used for the Manly transformation of data with outliers and data without outliers. The methods were applied to a quantile regression analysis at different quantiles (0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 0.95). Based on our findings, for data without outliers, the 25th quantile model was seen to be the best fit model compared to the other quantiles for the CBTS method with AIC=-43.46279, BIC=20.75212 and MSE=0.70956, while for the MLE the 50th quantile model was seen to be the best fit model with AIC=-348.3657, BIC=20.13548, and MSE=0.00864. Considering data with outliers the 25th quantile model was still seen to be the best fit model compared to the other quantiles for the CBTS method with AIC=-48.5671, BIC=21.8321 and MSE=0.92341, while for the MLE the 50th quantile model was still seen to be the best fit model with AIC=988.6763, BIC=710.09, and MSE=690.7965. Comparison of both methods for data without outliers the study concludes that the estimation of the transformation parameter using the MLE produced better results with lower AIC, BIC and MSE at all quantiles and for data with outliers the study concludes that the estimation of the transformation parameter using CBTS produced better results with lower AIC, BIC and MSE results as is shown in table (3.5) and table (3.6) respectively.
Minocycline inhibits nerve cell apoptosis caused by intracerebral hemorrhage in young mice via TRAIL signaling pathway
Authors: Wang Wei , Liu Xing , Mao Wenjing , , Wang Yan
Published: June 2022

Purpose: To investigate the influence of minocycline on nerve cell apoptosis caused by intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in young mouse model, and the mechanism of action involved. Methods:C57BL/6 mice were divided into control group, ICH group and minocycline treatment group (MC group, 25 mg/kg). Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay was conducted to determine nerve cell apoptosis in the brain tissues. The expression levels of genes and proteins related to apoptosis and TRAIL signaling pathway were measured by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blotting.Results: The levels of Glu, Cr, Na+, IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-β were significantly increased in ICH group, and the content of K+ was significantly raised in MC group (p < 0.05). TUNEL staining showed that there were more apoptotic cells, dominated by glial cells in ICH group, and fewer apoptotic cells in MC group. Gene assay results indicate that ICH group exhibited markedly raised mRNA levels of caspase-3, TNF-β and TRAIL1, as well as lowered levels of B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) (p < 0.05). The results of protein assay showed that the protein levels of caspase-3 and TRAIL1 rose while that of Bcl-2 declined significantly in ICH group. However, the expression trends of the genes and proteins in MC group were the opposite of those in the ICH group.Conclusion: Minocycline inhibits nerve cell apoptosis caused by ICH in the young mouse model by repressing the expression of the TRAIL signaling pathway. The findings may provide new insight intothe treatment of ICH.
Combined moxibustion/adalimumabin treatment of ankylosing spondylitis, and its influence on related functional indicators
Authors: Han Longfei , Zhang Jianying , Liang Hui
Published: June 2022

Purpose: To study the clinical efficacy of the combination of du-moxibustion and adalimumab in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis, as well as its influence on related functional indicators.Methods: From 2019 to 2020, 90 ankylosing spondylitis patients treated in Shandong Traditional Chinese Medicine University Hospital were assessed for eligibility and recruited. They were assigned, based on the order of admission, to receive either conventional treatment (control group) or dumoxibustion plus adalimumab (study group). Clinical treatment efficacy, levels of inflammatory indices, and spinal mobility in the two groups were determined and compared. Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) was employed for pain assessment, while Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) was used for disease status evaluation. Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) was used for assessing functional limitation.Results: Du-moxibustion plus adalimumab was associated with significantly higher treatment efficacy and lower levels of inflammatory factors when compared to conventional treatment (p < 0.05). Comparable NRS scores before treatment and 2 weeks after treatment were observed in the two groups (p > 0.05). The eligible patients given du-moxibustion plus adalimumab showed lower NRS scores, higher BASDAI scores, and lower BASFI scores versus those receiving conventional treatment (p < 0.001).Conclusion: Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis patients with the combination of du-moxibustion and adalimumab mitigates symptoms and clinical indicators of the disease and relieves pain in the patients. Therefore, the combined treatment should be subjected to further clinical trials prior to its use in clinical practice.
Efficacy and safety of hydrogen gas versus standard therapy in Chinese patients with cerebral infarction: A pilot study
Authors: Yao Wenjuan , Shen Likui , Ma Zhaoxi , Zhao Jie , Liu Lei , Wang Zhengfu , Hu Bao
Published: June 2022

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of hydrogen (H2) gas versus standard therapy in Chinese patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI)Method: Chinese patients with ACI who had National Institutes of Health stroke scale (NIHSS) scores of 2 - 6 were enrolled and randomized to receive hydrogen gas through inhalation route or standard therapy. Hydrogen gas (3 %) was administered twice daily for 1 hour each over a period of 2 weeks using a facial mask (non-rebreathing). Standard treatment included edaravone 30 mg (iv every 12 h + antiplatelet drugs for 2 weeks. Efficacy endpoints were change in vital signs, change in NIHSS scores from baseline, change in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signal intensity, and improvement in rehabilitation index. Safety was also assessed.Results: Data for 200 patients were analyzed. Patients treated with H2 gas had significantly greater improvement in NIHSS score than patients treated with standard therapy. This indicates that the neurological improvement was significantly greater in patients treated with H2 gas than those that received standard therapy for all the days tested (p < 0.05). The onset of NIHSS score reduction was faster in patients treated with H2 gas when compared to standard therapy. Furthermore, H2 gas demonstrated significant improvement in MRI signal Intensity score, which indicates that H2 gas was effective in recovery of infraction site.Conclusion: The findings of this study show that H2 gas administered via the inhalation route is effective and safe in Chinese patients with acute cerebral infarction, and is therefore, superior to standard therapy.
Polygonum cuspidatum glycoside mitigated LPS-induced human endometrial stromal cell inflammation by regulating NF-κB/Nrf2 signaling pathway-related proteins
Authors: Wang Wenjuan , Xiong Zhengfang , Zeng Xianghui
Published: June 2022

Purpose: To study the influence of polydatin on LPS-provoked human endometrial stromal cell inflammation, and its mechanism of action.Methods: Fifty ICR female mice were selected and assigned to control and three-dose polydatin groups. Before establishment of the model, mice in low-dose group, middle-dose group and high-dose group were given polydatin at doses of 5, 10 and 20 mg/kg, respectively, by oral gavage for 5 days. Protein expression levels of interleukin 1β (IL-1 β), tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α) level, nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (NRF-2) and nuclear transcription factor kappa-B (NF-2 κB) were determined with Western blot assay.Results: Model group mice protein levels of NF- κB and nrf-2 were significantly reduced, relative to the corresponding control values (p < 0.05). The NF-κB and NRF-2 proteins in model group were markedly up-regulated, relative to control group, but they were and dose-dependently lower in the 3 polydatin groups than in control (p < 0.05).                      Conclusion: Polydatin reduces LPS-induced inflammatory response in mouse endometrial stromal cells, and promotes the repair of endometrium and regeneration of glands via a mechanism related to regulation of NF-κ B/Nrf2 signaling pathway-related proteins.
Anti-inflammatory effects of bitongling granules are mediated through the suppression of miR-21/p38 MAPK/TLR4/NF-κB signaling in H9C2 rat cardiac cells exposed to lipopolysaccharides
Authors: Cao Yun-Xiang , Huang Dan , Lin Rui , Zong Rui-Kai , Huang Chuan-Bing , Wang Yue , Liu Jian
Published: June 2022

Purpose: To assess the protective effects of bitongling granules on H9C2 cells exposed to lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-induced myocardial inflammation.Methods: The effects of bitongling granule (BTLG) drug-containing serum were assessed in myocarditis models established in rat cardiac cells. MicroRNA-21 (miR-21) levels were evaluated by qRT-PCR while MTT assays were performed to assess cell viability. ELISA assay was used to evaluate tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin 17 (IL-17) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels in cell culture supernatants. Apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry (FCM). Quantitative mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/p38, toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB)/p65 levels were evaluated by western blot and immunofluorescenceResults: BTLG increased cardiac cell activity and exhibited anti-inflammatory effect. It also inhibited LPS-induced H9C2 apoptosis and suppressed p65 NF-κB phosphorylation (p-p65 NF-κB), TLR4, and p38 MAPK phosphorylation (p-p38 MAPK). BTLG also reduced miR-21 expression, and the overexpression of the miR-21 inhibitor in H9C2 suppressed apoptosis. Moreover, p-p38 MAPK, TLR4 and p-p65 NF-κB expression were down-regulated in miR-21 inhibitor transfected H9C2s. The inhibition of p38/TLR4/ NF-κB signaling might have occurred via the suppression of miR-21 by BTLG.Conclusion: The results show that BTLG inhibits the inflammatory reaction involved in p38MAPK/TLR4/ NF-κB signaling pathway and can prevent RA-induced cardiac disease, suggesting that BTLP treatment may be beneficial for the management of arthritic cardiomyopathy.
Sự khác biệt về dịch vụ hỗ trợ giữa các trường Đại học Việt Nam
Authors: Lượng Nguyễn Tấn , Thông Nguyễn Ngọc
Published: June 2022

Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm so sánh sự khác biệt về mức độ hài lòng giữa sinh viên các trường đại học tại Việt Nam đối với các thành phần thuộc dịch vụ hỗ trợ do nhà trường cung cấp. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy có sự khác biệt về mức độ hài lòng của các thành phần như: dịch vụ thư viện, căng tin/dịch vụ ăn uống, hỗ trợ tài chính, hỗ trợ từ phòng ban và hoạt động ngoại khóa. Các phương pháp nghiên cứu được sử dụng trong nghiên cứu này là kiểm định t-test, phân tích phương sai một chiều. Những người tham gia bảng câu hỏi bao gồm 1,687 sinh viên đang học tại các trường đại học ở thành phố lớn như Hà Nội, Đà Nẵng, Khánh Hòa và Hồ Chí Minh. Kết quả kiểm định cho thấy sự khác biệt do đặc điểm loại hình trường học (công lập và tư thục) và khu vực địa lý (miền Bắc, miền Trung và miền Nam) trong mức độ hài lòng về dịch vụ hỗ trợ.
Sự hài lòng của sinh viên khối cử nhân về chất lượng dịch vụ đào tạo tại Trường Đại học Y khoa Phạm Ngọc Thạch năm 2021
Authors: Phương Nguyễn Ngọc Vân , My Lê Huỳnh Thảo , Anh Nguyễn Tú , Vy Vũ Ngọc Thảo
Published: June 2022

Trong bối cảnh nền kinh tế thị trường với mối quan hệ cạnh tranh là nền tảng, sự hài lòng của sinh viên giữ vai trò quan trọng, là yếu tố then chốt quyết định năng lực cạnh tranh, nâng cao vị thế, uy tín của nhà trường. Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu là xác định tỷ lệ hài lòng của sinh viên khối Cử nhân về chất lượng dịch vụ đào tạo của trường Đại học Y khoa Phạm Ngọc Thạch và các yếu tố liên quan. Nghiên cứu cắt ngang tiến hành trên 536 sinh viên Cử nhân từ năm 02 đến năm 04. Bộ công cụ gồm thang đo sự hài lòng của sinh viên về chất lượng dịch vụ đào tạo và đặc điểm sinh viên. Nghiên cứu sử dụng kỹ thuật Chi bình phương, logistic đa biến để tìm mối liên hệ giữa sự hài lòng và các yếu tố liên quan. Kết quả cho thấy sinh viên hài lòng chung về chất lượng dịch vụ đào tạo ở mức trung bình với tỷ lệ 50.0%; trong đó, cao nhất là dịch vụ tăng thêm (64.2%) và thấp nhất ở khuôn viên phòng học (50.0%). Ngoài ra, sự hài lòng chung của sinh viên khác nhau theo giới tính; sự hài lòng về hoạt động giảng dạy khác nhau theo ngành. Từ đây, nghiên cứu đề xuất các kiến nghị nhằm nâng cao chất lượng dịch vụ đào tạo.
Babai Ayaklanmasında Hacı Bektaş Veli'nin Rolü
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Ali Rıza
Published: June 2022

İkinci büyük Türkmen göçüyle Horasan’dan gelerek Anadolu ve çevresine yerleşen Türkmen topluluklarından bir kısmı Babailer adıyla tanınmıştır. 1240 yılında büyük bir Türkmen ayaklanmasına neden olan Babailer zümresi, Anadolu’nun geleceğinde belirleyici rol oynamıştır. Bu makale bugün bile etkilerini yaşadığımız bu büyük Türkmen ayaklanması içinde ve sonrasında Hacı Bektaş Veli’nin yerini incelemektedir. Makalede Hacı Bektaş Veli’nin Babailer zümresine mensubiyeti, Babailer isyanında ve sonrasında üstlendiği rol konu edilmiştir ve araştırılmıştır. Çalışma iki ana bölümden oluşmaktadır. Birinci bölümde Babailer zümresinin kimliği ve Hacı Bektaş Veli’nin Babailer ayaklanmasında üstlendiği rol tartışılmış, ikinci bölümde ise ayaklanma sonrasında Hacı Bektaş Veli’nin faaliyetleri gündeme getirilmiştir. Makalenin kaynakları Babailerden ve Hacı Bektaş Veli’den bahseden tarih kitaplarıdır. Vakfiyeler, seyahatnameler, velayetnameler ve konuyla ilgili yapılan güncel çalışmalar da çalışmanın kaynakları arasındadır. Bu çalışmanın sonucunda Babai zümresinin lider kadrosunda yer aldığı görülen Hacı Bektaş Veli’nin harekât sırasında arka planda tutulduğu ancak harekâtın bastırılmasından sonra Türkmen gücünü örgütleyen öncü rol üstlendiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Six Helix Model Of The Innovation Ecosystem Of Research And Innovation
Authors: Nikitin Iurii
Published: June 2022

The SixHelix Model of the innovation ecosystem of research and innovation was proposed. This model based on the theoretical analysis of evolution the scientific-technical conceptions, triple helix models, open innovation models, innovation process models, transfer and commercialization models, technological level of readiness model.
Academic experience satisfaction of pharmacy and dentistry students
Authors: Bueno Julia Lucio , Campos Lucas Arrais de , Peltomäki Timo , Marôco João , Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos Juliana
Published: June 2022

Objective: To assess the psychometric properties of the Academic Experience Satisfaction Scale (ESEA) applied to Pharmacy and Dentistry students and investigate the effect of demographic and course-related characteristics on the ESEA factors.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Academic satisfaction was assessed by the ESEA. Construct validity was measured by confirmatory factor analysis (CFI, TLI, RMSEA). The composite reliability (CR) and the ordinal α were estimated. Structural model was elaborated considering demographic and course-related characteristics as the independent variable and ESEA factors as the dependent variables. The model fit and path estimates significance (β) were evaluated (z test; α = 5%).
Results: 544 students participated in the study (70.0% female; mean age: 21.4 ± 2.4 years; 52.4% dental students). ESEA showed adequate fit to the data (CFI = 0.90; TLI = 0.90; RMSEA = 0.064, CR and α ≥ 0.88). In general, students reported being satisfied with their academic experience. Dental students and those from the first and second years of the course showed greater satisfaction with the academic experience. Sex did not have a significant impact on any of the scale's factors.
Conclusion: ESEA produced valid and reliable data. Course-related characteristics, but not demographic characteristics, significantly affected the academic experience of students.
Guarantees of Legitimacy of State Authority
Authors: Mohammed Iman Jassam
Published: June 2022

Research Significance the subject is important since it investigates legitimacy and authority and discusses it according to fundamental law and jurispru-dence, where the most important negative points are highlighted, as well as justifications and theories performed by fundamental law jurists, in addition to discussing religious theories. Research Motivation: research into democrat-ic and non-democratic regimes is critical for establishing legitimacy in which the governed can have a sense of loyalty and citizenship. Since an independ-ent and effective judiciary is necessary for the realization of constitutional legitimacy and stability, it becomes crucial to high-light its vital role in ensuring the legitimacy of the state's authority, as well as the achievement of basic state guarantees and the protection. Problem Statement: The research problem arises from the ambiguity of the legitimacy concept of state authority, given the significance of the legitimacy concept in the state, as well as the reality of authority in terms of the extent to which decisions are issued by the ruler if they are appropriate and support legitimacy.
Audit Quality Framework’s Input Factors: An Islamic Perspective
Authors: Ayedh Abdullah Mohammed , Fatima A. H.
Published: June 2022

The International Federation of Accountants issued the Audit Quality Framework (AQF) in 2014. This framework portrays the factors that enable a quality audit as a systematic process. This paper provides an Islamic perspective to the AQF, specifically on the input factors. Since the analysis is from an Islamic viewpoint, primary Islamic sources are referred to. Moreover, a diagram of the main characteristics is included for simplification. The analysis reveals that although the AQF is reasonably comprehensive, there are some other considerations that Muslim auditors must make in performing an audit of quality, for example their intention. Then, the qualities of ‘morality’ and ‘proficiency’, have augmented significance compared to the original AQF. The proposed model could be useful to regulators and audit firms in Muslim countries. Also, these factors should be considered by Muslim auditors and practiced. Furthermore, researchers could test the model empirically in future.
The Rule of Al-Hadīth Al-Mo’allaq and Al-Morsal with Al-Qanūjī During His book “‘Awn Al-Barī Solving The Evidences of Al-Bukharī” An Analytical Study
Authors: Almashjari Ibrahim Mubarak , Yabi Shumsudin
Published: June 2022

The study aimed at addressing Al-Hadīth Al-Mo’allaq and Al-Mursal, during the explanation of Al-Amīr Al-Qanūjī, which he called: “Awn al-Barī halal al-Bukharī’s guide.” This is because the problematic in this topic is how Al-Qanouji, decided this topic through his explanation. He decided this in many places. The approach to this will be an inductive and analytical approach. The researcher collected his words, may God have mercy on him, from his explanation, then analyzed them, and then supported them from the words of the scholars who preceded him.
Evidence and investigation of Internet crimes in UAE
Authors: Algabri Zayed Ali Nasser
Published: June 2022

This study talked about the Internet and what distinguishes it as a boom in our current and modern era, information crime or Internet crime and its risks to society. It also talked about the role of the police in inspecting, controlling crime, and seizing the tools used in the crime, as it is a form of evidence gathering. There are many difficulties and obstacles that stand as a barrier for investigation authorities in gathering evidence and investigations into this type of serious crime ,Where this study raises a problem and opinions that require exposure to it in order to solve it and focus on judicial jurisprudence and its inability or weakness in the face of this type of crime due to its secrecy and the difficulty of proving and gathering evidence with it, given the evaporation of information or programs that those responsible for this crime can use to erase data or any evidence against them. This study aimed to clarify what is meant by the Internet and what the information crime is, and to highlight the role of the police in confronting these crimes, the difficulty of their work, and the problems they face, especially in these crimes, as they are classified information crimes. In this study, the descriptive-analytical approach was followed in arriving at the meaning of the Internet and what is meant by the information crime and its analysis, as well as reaching the role of the police in proving and collecting forensic evidence about Internet crime and the difficulties it faces and obstacles, as well as the analytical approach in explaining the difficulties and problems that arise before the policemen in Confronting information crimes and the difficulty of proving and investigating them.
Relational and Embodied Epistemologies in Peace Education
Authors: Lehner Daniela
Published: June 2022

In this contribution, I am exploring from a theoretical perspective, relational and embodied epistemologies in peace education. The question that guides me: How can we create an individual and collective transformation of our worldviews and perceptual habits towards peace? I argue that the complex challenges, the dividing structures of our time, and the various forms of separation that promote violent structures, ask for (new) forms of being, knowing and acting that are based on interconnectedness. A relational understanding of life is crucial for peaceful and caring ways of living. I believe that especially dualistic and binary modes of being and knowing need to be transformed towards relational epistemologies. Therefore, I try to approach relational and embodied epistemologies combining indigenous, phenomenological and feminist ideas. I discuss embodiment as a possible approach to describe the intertwining of self and world, including the intelligence of the heart, as a form of presence to sense deeper levels of perception. I end the paper with a feminist pedagogical approach of care.
Convening Transformation Systems to Achieve System Transformation
Authors: Waddock Sandra , Waddell Steve , Jones Peter H. , Kendrick Ian
Published: June 2022

Transformation (T-) systems are innovative collections of initiatives and efforts geared to bringing about a flourishing socio-ecological system in a given context. They comprise of the totality of initiatives, people and organizations who are collectively seeking to transform a particular issue or geography in a common direction, when they attempt to align their efforts for greater effectiveness, as a result of that growing identity and self-awareness. This article explores the concept of transformation (T-) systems, and how they can become impactful organizing frames for change agents. Another innovative type of entity, the Transformation Catalyst (TC), works to connect, cohere, and amplify the work of actors and initiatives, who generally work independently, into coherent T-systems. We use evolving work in the sustainable seafood arena to illustrate these ideas.
Contributing to the Decade of Healthy Aging in the Nordic-Russian Arctic
Authors: Anastasia Emelyanova  , Elena Golubeva
Published: June 2022

NCM-funded project and expert network “Indigenous and non-indigenous residents of the Nordic-Russian region: Best practices for equity in healthy ageing” will be introduced.

The Arctic population is ageing, albeit at various speed across the regions and to a different degree of “healthiness” and “inequity related to healthy ageing” across the life-course. The aim of the research is to contribute to a multidisciplinary understanding of circumstances and patterns of healthy ageing in the Nordic-Russian Arctic and share examples of new solutions as components to the Arctic member states’ national policies and in accordance with the principles of WHO “Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020–2030”.

We will focus on a broad evaluation of opportunities the region can bring in to carry activities,  building on the principles of the WHO Global Strategy on Ageing and Health, the United Nations Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, and aligned to the timing of the United Nations Agenda 2030 on Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We will identify best practices at the regional/community levels among Non- and Indigenous older residents, using comparative approach: 1. How we think, feel and act towards age and ageing, 2.Communities fostering the abilities of older people, 3.Delivering culturally safe and person centred care and health services responsive to older people.

The project complements our on-going activities under the UArctic Thematic Network “Health and Well-being in the Arctic” and a “Development of a Think Tank Functions of the Northern Dimension Institute”.
Will Autonomous Vehicles address impediments to the mobility of ageing populations?
Authors: Ferenc Stephen Kovacs
Published: June 2022

Background/Aims

Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) have been touted as a ‘mobility panacea’ for ageing populations. The hopes invested in such technocentric solutions can be understood with reference to the spatial-temporal context of the Global Demographic Transition. The geography of ageing culminates in growing levels of social isolation of older populations in rural, regional and suburban areas. This spatial trend is superimposed on a temporal landscape of recurring economic crises, creating fiscal constraints impeding the efficacy of conventional solutions including scheduled and demand-responsive transport. To what extent can AVs respond to the mobility needs of older people at a time of fiscal crisis?

Methods

To address this knowledge gap, I undertook a systematic literature review with two academic colleagues from Curtin University in 2019.  We reviewed the AV related papers and the wider transportation planning and gerontological research inclusive of factors known to influence the mobility of older people. The research informed a critical perspective exploring possible impacts, inclusive of risks and opportunities through the methodology of scenario analysis.

Results

We found the technology had the capability to address some aged mobility needs such as those resulting from declining driving ability, and might provide a framework supportive of ‘ageing in place’ solutions.

Conclusions

The ability to realise the full potential of this ‘socio-technical transition’ and effectively manage unintended impacts, will be informed by society’s institutional capacity inclusive of the State’s ability to implement timely interventions in mobility markets and provide an integrated approach to transport and land use planning.
Vesetranszplantációhoz való hozzáférés időskorban
Authors: Barth Anita , Szőllősi Gergő József , Nemes Balázs
Published: June 2022

Bevezetés: A népegészségügyi problémát jelentő vesebetegség incidenciája és prevalenciája az életkor előrehaladtával nő. Annak ellenére, hogy számos tanulmány kimutatta, hogy a vesetranszplantáció biztonságos és jobb túlélést biztosít a dialízishez képest idősebb betegeknél is, kevesen választják ezt a megoldást. Az Eurotransplanthoz történő csatlakozás óta a régióban a veseátültetésre került időskorú recipiensek aránya növekedett ugyan, de figyelembe véve a betegségben szenvedők számának gyors ütemű emelkedését ez még mindig alacsonynak mondható.

Célkitűzés: Kutatásunk célja a Kelet-Magyarországi régióban feltérképezni azon beavatkozási pontokat, amelyek az idős betegek nagyobb arányú transzplantációs várólistára kerülését elősegítenék.

Anyag és módszer: A vizsgálatban összesen 255 beteg vett részt a régióban található 8 dialízis állomásról. Többváltozós lineáris és logisztikus regresszió segítségével értékeltük az életkor szerepét a vesetranszplantációhoz való hozzáférést befolyásoló egyes tényezők tekintetében.

Eredmények: A nemre és iskolai végzettségre korrigált életkor szignifikáns befolyásoló hatással volt a transzplantációs státuszra (OR 0,97, 95% MT 0,95-0,99), az egészségműveltségre (OR 0,98, 95% MT 0,95-0,99), a betegség specifikus ismeretekre (β -0,024 95% MT -0,048-0,001), valamint a hypertonia (OR 1,03 95% MT 1,01-1,05) és a diabetes mellitus (OR 1,02, 95% MT 1,00-1.05) meglétére egyaránt.

Következtetések: A betegek alacsony transzplantációs arányának okai között - az orvosi tényezőkön túlmenően - olyan tényezők is szerepelnek, mint a beteg egészségműveltsége vagy éppen kezeléssel kapcsolatos ismerete. Figyelembe véve, hogy a betegedukáció nagymértékben befolyásolja a beteg vesepótló kezeléssel kapcsolatos döntéshozatalát, kiemelt jelentőséggel bír e korcsoportban is a megfelelő tájékoztatás, a kezeléssel kapcsolatos tévhitek eloszlatása.
Gondozók helyzete a COVID idején
Authors: Patyán László , Széman Zsuzsanna , Asztalos Bernadett
Published: June 2022

Az új típusú koronavírus járvány és az ennek következtében bevezetett védelmi intézkedések kihívást jelentettek az időskorúak gondozásában dolgozóknak. A tavaszi időszakban azonban a bentlakásos ellátások sokkal nagyobb figyelmet kaptak, mint az otthonközeli gondozás és a benne dolgozó szakemberek.

Kutatásunkban a házi segítségnyújtásban dolgozók helyzetét, kihívásait vizsgáltuk meg egy hónappal a koronavírus járvány következtében bevezetett védelmi intézkedéseket követően.

A gondozásban dolgozókat online kérdőív kitöltésére kértük meg, mely a napi terhelés mellett is gyorsan és egyszerűen kitölthető volt az érintetteknek. A kérdőív linkjét a fenntartók juttatták el a munkatársaikhoz. Összességében 634-en válaszoltak a kérdőívre, közülük 558-an gondozói munkakörben dolgoztak. Annak ellenére, hogy 19 megyéből érkeztek kitöltött kérdőívek, a minta nem tekinthető reprezentatívnak.

Jelen beszámolónkban elsősorban a munkakörhöz tartozó feladatokban tapasztalt kihívásokra koncentrálunk. Összességében – mint minden sérülékeny csoporttal dolgozó szakember esetében – a házi segítségnyújtásban dolgozók terhelése is jelentősen megnövekedett a védelmi intézkedések bevezetése következtében. A gondozók 76,5%-a jelezte, hogy munkája megterhelőbb lett. A munkakörhöz tartozó feladatok esetében azonban e terhelés számos sajátosságot mutat. A gondozók több, mint fele (50,9%) komoly kihívásnak tartotta a szociális segítéshez kapcsolódó feladatok elvégzését, mely korábban rutintevékenységnek tűnt. A gondozáshoz kapcsolódó feladatok tekintetében kiemelhető a mentális gondozással kapcsolatos terhelés növekedése, mely a vírus előtti helyzet duplájára emelkedett (41,6%), a munkaszervezés feladatai a korábbi 8,2%-ról 28,7%-ra nőtt. A megterhelés jellemzően nem a gondozottak számának emelkedéséből adódott, de a feladatellátás nagy egyenlőtlenségeket mutatott. A járványügyi intézkedések alatt a gondozók 6,8%-a egy  - négy főt gondozott, míg 15,1%-uk 11 – 20 fő közötti gondozottat látott el. A járványügyi intézkedések leginkább a napi ügyintézés, a bevásárlás, valamint a gyógyszer kiváltás feladatait nehezítették meg, valamint a mentális gondozás igénye fokozódott, de megjelentek olyan kihívások is, mint a fertőtlenítés, vagy a speciális ápolási feladatok ellátása. Mindösszességében a gondozók úgy látták el napi feladataikat mintegy százezer időskorú saját otthonában, hogy segítséget a munkájukhoz alig kaptak.
Tranzitív változások az idősödés útján
Authors: Szabó Lajos
Published: June 2022

A szerző  - az ELTE Társadalomtudományi Karán folyó,  a demográfiai változások társadalmi kockázatait vizsgáló kutatási program résztvevőjeként -  a „baby boom generáció” időskorba érése során tapasztalható kedvezőtlen egészségmutatók és pszichoszociális nehézségek kapcsán előadásában  a másodlagos prevenció jelentőségére hívja fel a figyelmet kiemelve, hogy a preventív gerontológia e fontos területén a hazai kutatás és ellátásfejlesztés kiemelten fontos.

Az élettörténeti csomópontok mentén haladó retrospektív feldolgozás során a 60 év felettiek felnőttkorba lépésétől az időskorba érkezésig zajló tranzitív változásait élettörténeti interjúkban követve a szerző arra keresi a választ, hogy e változások során szerzett tapasztalatok, megküzdési stratégiák hogyan befolyásolják az idősödés alakulását, és az adaptációban szerepet játszó belső és külső források hogyan mobilizálhatók a másodlagos prevenció során.

A szerző - az Erikson pszichoszociális fejlődés elméletének talaján kibontakozó Levinson-i fejlődés modell továbbépítése mentén - a tranzitív változások integratív megközelítésére épülő preventív segítő munka kialakítását a hazai idősellátás sürgető feladatának tekinti. Ez a fajta segítő munka alapvetően kvalifikált szociális és mentálhigiénés szakemberekre épülő – a tradicionális alapellátási modelltől eltérő – életviteli-támogatási modell kialakítását igényli.
Palliative and Hospice Social Work Roles in the U.S.
Authors: Csikai Ellen L.
Published: June 2022

Palliative care services worldwide continue to grow, primarily in response to a human rights approach and to respond to the aging of the population, increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses and cancer mortality. While there is recognition in the WHO definition of palliative care that not only physical, but also psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care must be part of services provided, how these are addressed varies greatly by country and region of the world.In the U.S., social work services are mandated to be provided by hospice organizations seeking funding from Medicare (governmental insurance for people over age 65) and supports the tenets of the palliative care philosophy to provide person-centered holistic care. The role of palliative and hospice social workers is highly aligned with the values of the profession centered on the dignity and worth of all humans and the commitment to improving quality of life throughout life and especially at the end of life. Older adults make up the overwhelming majority of hospice recipients in the U.S. and attention to their daily needs and those of the family caregivers is essential to maximize quality of life.This presentation will focus on the roles of social workers in the U.S., particularly with older adults, in various palliative care settings and how this may compare to roles across the globe.
Subjective Assessments of the Disease Seriousness in the Population Aged 60+
Authors: Doležalová Jitka , Tóthová Valérie , Neugebauer Jan
Published: June 2022

The population aged 60+ constitute a considerable part of patients needing nursing care. A subjective assessment represents an important aspect that needs to be respected in nursing care and included in the care provided.The goal of the paper is to draw attention to the importance of a subjective assessment in the population aged 60+.

Method:The study was performed in the South Bohemian Region. The study was quantitative and this part was carried out using a non-standardized questionnaire. The questions were particularly focused on the assessment of the social situation, health and everyday activities. The study was focused on the population aged 60+; it included the total number of 498 respondents.

Results:Motor diseases, followed by cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, were perceived as the most serious. Motor and malignant diseases had the highest influence on performing everyday activities. On the other hand, these activities were least influenced by cardiovascular diseases. The worst assessment for the physical and psychological state was awarded by respondents with cancer, which was also reflected in low satisfaction. Respondents with cardiovascular or metabolic diseases perceived their physical and psychological health best. However, from the point of view of the assessment, it needs to be mentioned in which environment the respondents lived. E.g., respondents with cardiovascular diseases mostly stayed at the home setting, which could influence their assessment and their satisfaction with the state of health. Respondents with malignant diseases spent more time at hospitals or nursing homes, which can influence the assessment of their state of health.The results show that the patient subjective views of their own disease and associated issues need to be included both in the nursing care and in the comprehensive multidisciplinary care. This sensitive information cannot be obtained from any objective assessments performed in nursing care.
Idősügyi referens kerekasztal beszélgetés
Authors: Kisdi Réka
Published: June 2022

Résztvevő képzési szakemberek: Kisdi Réka1, Szalai Eszter1, Tróbert Anett Mária2, Patyán László31Családbarát Magyarország Központ Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft. 1134. Budapest, Tüzér utca 33-35.2Semmelweis Egyetem Egészségügyi Közszolgálati Kar Mentálhigiéné Intézet, 1089 Budapest, Nagyvárad tér 4.3Debreceni Egyetem, Egészségügyi Kar, Gerontológia Tanszék, 4400 Nyíregyháza, Sóstói u. 2-4.

Az idősödő társadalom egyik fontos kihívása az idősek társadalmi integrációja, testi-lelki egészségvédelme, az aktív idősödés kultúrájának kiépítése. Ehhez szükség van olyan szakemberekre, akik a helyi önkormányzatok munkájához és a helyi idősellátás szolgáltatásaihoz kapcsolódva képesek az idősek igényeinek és szükségleteinek megfelelő programok szervezésére.

A Családbarát Magyarország Központ EG-00140-003/2021 - Családbarát ország projektjének keretében szervezett Idősügyi referens képzés célja az volt, hogy a tanúsítványt szerzett idősügyi referensek képesek legyenek aktívan és jogkövető módon hozzájárulni az aktív idősödést segítő helyi programok előkészítéséhez, szervezéséhez és lebonyolításához, hatékonyan tudjanak együttműködni a települési önkormányzat illetékes szakembereivel, valamint az aktív idősödést támogató civil szerveződésekkel.

A kerekasztal beszélgetés során a képzést elvégzett meghívott szakemberekkel választ keresünk arra, hogy milyen tapasztalataik vannak a képzéssel kapcsolatban, mit adott nekik a képzés? Hogyan hasznosítják ezt a tudást, mivel foglalkoznak most, hogyan változott meg a szemléletmódjuk?

A Kerekasztal résztvevői:Pálinkásné Balázs Tünde alpolgármester, idősügyi referens Dabas ÖnkormányzatSarkantyús Rita Szidónia szakmai vezető Veresegyház Kistérség ESÉLY Szociális Alapellátási KözpontSzűcs Ágnes idősügyi referens, rendezvényszervező Szepes Gyula Művelődési KözpontÚjhelyi-Török Alexandra egészségügyi ügyintéző Szolnok Megyei Jogú Város Polgármesteri Hivatalának Egészség- és Családügyi Osztály

Irodalomjegyzék:Patyán László, Toldi Tamás, Tróbert Anett Mária: Idősügyi referens képzés. Családbarát Ország Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft., 2018.

Patyán László, Tóth János Imre, Tróbert Anett Mária, Wernigg Róbert: Idősebb generációk közösségi részvételének és személyközpontú gondozásának elősegítését célzó módszertan. Családbarát Ország Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft., 2019.