bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dispersal Movements and Hot Spot Areas of Juvenile Bonelli’s Eagles on the Island of Crete, Greece
Authors:   University of Crete, School of Sciences & Engineering, Natural History Museum, Xirouchakis S. , Damianakis K. ,   University of Crete, School of Sciences & Engineering, Natural History Museum, Kardamaki A. ,   University of Crete, School of Sciences & Engineering, Natural History Museum, Anagnostopoulou A. ,   University of Crete, School of Sciences & Engineering, Natural History Museum
Published: October 2023

The Bonelli’s Eagle (Aquila fasciata) is the main avian predator in almost all the islands of the Greek archipelagos. The phase of its natal dispersal has never been studied in Greece, though it constitutes a crucial part of the species ecology and conservation. In an effort to investigate the movement patterns and settlement areas of young eagles, we tagged 30 fledglings on the island of Crete during 2019–2023 with GPS/GSM transmitters. Fledging date was set the first day with full satellite coverage and consecutive GPS fixes for individual birds while the initiation of the dispersal period was established when they performed consecutive long flights, overstaying away from their natal territory (>10 km). Mean fledgling date was calculated at May 27 (range = 20/5–8/6), whereas the dispersal period started on average on September 03 (range = 30/8–21/9), namely ca. 90–100 days after the abandonment of the nest. All juvenile birds wandered around over the entire island residing primarily in two distinct habitat types i.e. coastal cliffs and satellite islets around Crete and agricultural areas in the lowlands covered with olive groves and vineyards. Preliminary surveys show that the juvenile birds avoid active Bonelli’s Eagle territories and select rural areas near landfills, water reservoirs, fowl pens, and uninhabited islets, specializing on prey species that are readily available (i.e. gulls, corvids, rock pigeons, wild rabbits and poultry). This fact makes them particularly susceptible to human-induced mortality such as electrocution, drowning in open water tanks and poaching, which accounted for ca. 60% of the casualties of this age group. Overall, the study confirms that land use changes and human pressure are the major threats for the species on Crete, likewise in the rest of its distribution range in the Mediterranean.
Monitoring the Breeding Territory of the Short-Toed Eagle
Authors:   Institute of Zoology, Almaty, Zhatkanbaev A.Zh. ,   NGO “Ecological Club”,   Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve of the Forestry and Wildlife Committee under the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dosov N.M. ,   NGO “Ecological Club”, Grachev A.A. ,   Institute of Zoology, Almaty; Community Trust “Wildlife without borders”, Musyrpanov E.S. ,   Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve of the Forestry and Wildlife Committee under the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Shmygalev S.S. ,   Sunkar Falcon Center
Published: October 2023

In the breeding seasons of 2013–2023, monitoring of the permanent breeding territory of a pair of Short-Toed Eagles (Circaetus gallicus) was conducted in the southern shore of Lake Balkhash, in the transition landscape of wetland to desert biome, in a wooded area dominated by Turanga Poplar (Populus diversifolia). It was found that, at least during the 2017, 2021, and 2022 breeding seasons, nearly fully feathered nestlings were eaten by an Asiatic Wildcat (Felis lybica ornata) shortly before they fledged from their nests. All nests observed during the monitoring periods were located in the uppermost center of a poplar tree crown. Starting in 2021, a DJI Mavic 2 PRO quadrocopter was used for monitoring. Using a Bushnell Nature View 12MP camera trap in 2017, an Asiatic wildcat was found to have repeatedly visited the nest at the top of a tall poplar tree during the breeding season, but did not eat neither the egg nor the nestling at various stages of its development. A pair of Short-Toed Eagles from this nest was tolerant of a pair of Shikras, or little banded Goshawkes (Accipiter badius), nesting 5 m away in a neighboring poplar. Adult Shikras, on the contrary, showed aggressive behavior toward Short-Toed Eagles approaching their nest, especially after their nestlings had hatched. Notably, in 2022 and 2023 the Short-Toed Eagles reused the same nest. Moreover, despite a negative breeding outcome in 2022, the pair successfully raised a nestling in 2023 until it fledged from the nest. The nestling, sometimes accompanied by one of the parents, was still in this poplar grove in late August and early September of 2023, often resting in a large poplar 70 m from the nest. The nest itself also continued to be used as a roost and foraging area, where prey, mainly Long-Eared Hedgehogs (Hemiechinus auritus), were brought and eaten.
Zoobenthos of the lower part of the Vychegda River and its tributaries
Authors: Studenova M. , Studenov Igor , Zavisha A.
Published: October 2023

The study results of zoobenthos of the lower part of the Vychegda River and its tributaries are presented. Bentofauna includes 21 taxons of invertebrates ranging from 4 to 14 between the water-bodies. The number of invertebrates in the rivers varies from 300 to 17 850 inds./m2 being 5310±1403 inds./m2 on the average. Invertebrate biomass ranges from 0.1 g/m2 in sandy grounds to 28.8 g/m2 in sandy-silty grounds averaging 5.8±2.6 g/m2. By the index of E.V. Balushkina, the Vychegda River along 222 km from the mouth is a polluted river. For the other water-bodies, the E.V. Balushkina index ranges from 2.9 to 6.5 which allows them to be classified as moderately polluted water-bodies.
The origin of the clays of the Roman crucibles from Augusta Raurica (Augst, Switzerland).
Authors: Furger Alex , Helfert Markus
Published: October 2023

The project involved analysing 893 Roman crucibles for non-ferrous alloys from Augusta Raurica (Switzerland) using laboratory and portable devices. This resulted in the identification of 5 clay groups, which were compared to 60 reference groups from the surrounding area. Most of the crucible clays came from 2 clay deposits, one of which was located nearby, while the other was situated 50 km away in the Jura region. The metals casted show a large variety of bronze- and brass-alloys, due to scrap-recycling. Brass making by cementation could be proved in many crucibles. The crucibles were composed of two layers: a wheel made core of fired ceramic and a lutum layer made of local materials applied to the exterior (and sometimes a thin engobe applied to the interior). In the casting process, the mechanically stabilising and insulating lutum swelled up and vitrified considerably. Available open-access only.
Aus der Werkstatt des Touareg-Silberschmiedes Hamid Kumama in Agadez (Niger)
Authors: Furger Alex
Published: October 2023

Der Aufsatz dokumentiert und kommentiert die Herstellung eines «Iférouane-Kreuzes» (Silber-Anhänger) im Wachsausschmelzverfahren («cire perdu»). Im Zentrum steht der Touareg-Silberschmied Hamid Kumama, der 1973 in seiner einfachen Werkstatt in Agadez arbeitet. Die ursprüngliche Werkstatteinrichtung, die einfachen Werkzeuge, die traditionellen typischen Touareg-Schmuckstücke sind heute kaum mehr im Sahelgebiet anzutreffen – Maschinen und moderne Trends und Designs haben die alten Techniken teilweise zum Verschwinden gebracht.
Social and Cultural Interpretation of the Maleman Tradition in the Sasak Community of Lombok
Authors: Usman Usman
Published: October 2023

Traditions in society is not only the product of the cultural heritage of a particular community that has been preserved for generations, but also of an interpretation of the transcendental values of teachings derived from the holy text of the Quran. It may also be the result of a marriage between religious understanding and the tradition of its adherents or the relationship between religion and local traditions. In this regard, this study aimed to unveil and analyze the cultural realities within the ‘Maleman’ tradition of the Sasak community as a product of interpreting the Quranic text regarding the night of ‘lailatul qadar’, which was the focal point of this study. Anchored in a phenomenological qualitative approach and an interactive analysis model from in-depth interviews and participant observations, symbolic meanings and religiosity values were discovered within the ‘Maleman’ tradition. It was the result of the Sasaknese community’s interpretation within their cultural landscape that has been preserved to this day. Additional findings indicated that the ritual of lighting the ‘dile Jojor’, a traditional torch made from the castor seeds, on the odd nights of the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th of Ramadan was intended to welcome ‘laelatul qadar’, which the Sasak community of Lombok believed to be a night that must be ‘pursued’ (QS. al-Qadr [97]): 1-5 and guided by (QS. al-Taghabun [64]): 8. Similarly, the selection of raw materials for ‘Dile Jojor’ from the fruit of the ‘Jarak’ (Castor) tree, symbolically analogized from the term ‘syajarah mubarakah zaituna’ (QS. al-Nur [24]): 35. Both have a common element, namely they contain oil that can produce light.”
Community Based Tourism Management in Bajandik Riam Tourism, Batu Benawa, Hulu Sungai Central District
Authors: Raditia Raditia , Arbain Taufik , Syafari Muhammad Riduansyah
Published: October 2023

This study aims to analyze and identify Community-Based Tourism Management in Riam Bajandik Tourism and examine the actors involved in managing the tourism both internally and externally. In addition to knowing the factors that influence the management of Riam Bajandik tourism. The results of the study show that tourism management is only formed based on deliberation meetings from the agreement of the residents, the management has support from the Regional Government even though in its implementation there are rules that are violated especially there is no legality nor is there a written letter, Actor involvement is only carried out by the surrounding community, namely the Village Head , Community Patrons, Religious Leaders, Pokdarwis Members and Tourism Managers. One of the principles in tourism development is that it leads to the concept of community empowerment and social participation, in which the tourism manager is only managed by the surrounding community and the spirit of mutual cooperation is high. Several inhibiting factors related to the management of Riam Bajandik Tourism, namely, frequent miscoordination and communication between managers, lack of budget for development, lack of human resources (HR) regarding Art Of Tourism (Art in Tourism), lobbying which is always accommodated by the government, and conflicts of interest in tourism business competition.
Keywords: Tourism Management, Community Empowerment, Participation
Improving Mathematics Learning Outcomes Through Contextual Teaching Learning (CTL) Models with Auxiliary Objects of the Surrounding Environment at Madigondo Samigaluh Public Elementary School, Kulon Progo Regency, 2021/2022 Academic Year
Authors: Susilawati Fembri
Published: October 2023

This research was conducted to improve mathematics learning outcomes in the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) pandemic era through face-to-face meetings, increase student motivation in learning and improve teachers' abilities in carrying out teaching and learning activities. This type of research is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The subjects of this study were all fifth-grade students at SD Negeri Madigondo Kapanewon Samigaluh for the 2021/2022 academic year, with a total of 14 students consisting of 9 boys and 5 girls. The object of research is solving problems related to learning mathematics by using the CTL learning model to increase student motivation and achievement as well as teaching abilities in teaching and learning activities. The data collection technique in this study used the evaluation of student test assessments and observation sheets. The results showed that there was an increase in students' mathematics learning outcomes through the CTL learning model, namely in cycle I for 1st meeting of 55.56% in the "very low" category, and in 2nd meeting, the percentage of learning completeness was obtained by 66.67% in the "low" category, while in cycle II for 1st meeting percentage of 77.78% category "Enough" and at 2nd meeting obtained a percentage of 100%. The results showed that there was an increase in the learning motivation of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri Madigondo Kapanewon Samigaluh, namely in cycle I for the 1st meeting obtained a percentage of 49.39%, and the 2nd meeting obtained a percentage of 70.31%. While in cycle II for 1st meeting obtained a percentage of 84.60%, and the second meeting obtained a percentage of 92.70%. The results showed an increase in the current teacher's ability (KBM), that is, in cycle I a presentation of 89.68% was obtained with a conversion of 4 "Very Satisfactory" values, while in cycle II a percentage of 95.91% was obtained with a conversion of 4 "Very Satisfactory" values.
Improving Learning Outcomes Theme VII Sub Theme 1 Using the Problem-Based Learning Model for Fifth Grade Students at SD Negeri 2 Samigaluh, Kulon Progo Regency, Academic Year 2021/2022
Authors: Suyanti
Published: October 2023

This research aims to improve student learning outcomes in thematic subjects, theme VII, sub-theme 1, class V, SD Negeri 2 Samigaluh for the 2021/2022 academic year through applying the problem-based learning model. This type of research is Classroom Action Research conducted for two cycles, each consisting of 2 meetings. The subjects in this study were 13 students in class V SD Negeri 2 Samigaluh, Kulon Progo Regency. Data collection techniques in this study through observation. The research results show an increase in student learning outcomes, wherein the first cycle was 10.5 with an average percentage reaching 80.77%. Whereas in cycle II, the number of students who met the Minimum Completeness Criteria reached 13 with a percentage of 100%. When compared with the acquisition of the first cycle with the second cycle there is an increase of 19.23%. The results of the research data, show that there has been a significant increase so the researchers determined that the problem-based learning model can improve student learning outcomes. The application of the Problem-Based Learning model in theme VII sub-theme 1 subjects can improve teachers' abilities in carrying out Teaching and Learning Activities.
Analisis Notaris yang Diberhentikan Sementara dari Jabatannya karena Melakukan Tindak Pidana
Authors: Anifatus Shalihah Septiana
Published: October 2023

This research examines the analysis of Notaries who are temporarily dismissed from their position because they are proven to have committed criminal acts, with the problems formulation of, first, what is the classification and legal consequences of criminal acts committed in the position of notary for them to be temporarily dismissed from their position. Second, whether notaries who are temporarily suspended from their position because they have committed a criminal act can be reappointed or not. This is a normative juridical research using statutory and contextual approaches. The results of this research conclude that, first, the classification of criminal acts in the position of notary is in the forgery of documents/deeds, secret of office, and forgery committed by officials and all of them can be sentenced to imprisonment and fines, as well as crimes which carry a penalty of less than five years, secondly , a notary who has been sentenced to temporary dismissal from his position can be dismissed again with a request to the Minister of Law and Human Rights in accordance with the existing mechanism
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometric Study of Low-Molecular-Weight Exogenous Metabolites of Algae-Bacterial Communities in the Laboratory Accumulative Culture
Authors: Bataeva Yulia
Published: October 2023

The study of exogenous metabolites of algae-bacterial communities in the laboratory accumulative culture obtained from natural river water was done using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Exometabolites of the algae-bacterial community (including microalgae and cyanobacteria) in the culture medium were represented by saturated, unsaturated, and aromatic hydrocarbons, carboxylic acids, phenolic, and terpene compounds and their derivatives. Possible biological activities of the discovered exometabolites are considered. The study has demonstrated that an increase in the number of main groups of microorganisms, along with changes in the composition of algae and cyanobacteria, are responsible for the increase in the composition and concentration of metabolites in the microecosystem's culture medium after one month of cultivation. The presence of octacosane in high concentration (0.0603 mg/l; 23.78% of the total content of low molecular weight organic compounds) by the end of exposure accumulative culture is associated with the strong development of the cyanobacterium Gloeocapsa sp. in the presence of diatom algae of the genus Navicula and green algae of the genera Chlorella and Scenedesmus. Due to the need to comprehend the ecological and biochemical mechanisms of the formation and functioning of algae-bacterial communities, as well as to predict potential paths of transformation and evolution of aquatic ecosystems, the specificity of exometabolite complexes of algae and microorganisms, as well as their allelopathic and other biochemical interactions in freshwater ecosystems, requires further serious study.
THE IMPACT OF GENETIC AND EPIGENETIC FACTORS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION
Authors:   Kazan State Medical University, SADYKOVA AIDA R. , PILIPCHUK SVETLANA A. ,   Kazan State Medical University, SHAIDULLINA DIANA M. ,   Kazan State Medical University, MAKAROV MAXIM A. ,   Kazan State Medical University, KHABIBOULLINA RAMZIYA T. ,   City Clinical Hospital №11, Kazan, KOZLOVA AIGOUL M. ,   Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary, Kazan
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Arterial hypertension should be considered as a heterogeneous disease, the development of which is based on the interaction of genetic, epigenetic, metabolic and environmental factors. Mistakes in epigenetic mechanisms can lead to the development of arterial hypertension. Therefore, at present, the attention of many specialists is riveted to the study of epigenetic factors. Aim. Тo analyze the results of modern research on the problem of epigenetic factors influencing the development of hypertension. Material and methods. Review of publications on genetic and epigenetic factors influencing the development of hypertension was carried out. Results and discussion. The main epigenetic mechanisms are deoxyribonucleic acid methylation, histone configuration, non-coding ribonucleic acid, and the spatial organization of genetic material in the nucleus. Currently, there is more and more evidence that epigenetic factors are involved in changing the phenotype of the vascular endothelium in response to environmental factors. Specific modifications of histones can control the expression of endothelial NO-synthetase, disturbances in the production of nitric oxide lead to the predominance of vasoconstriction and an increase in blood pressure. Data have been obtained that histone modifications are able to modulate gene expression in vascular smooth muscle cells, which leads to an increase in total peripheral vascular resistance, which is also one of the mechanisms for the development of arterial hypertension. Conclusion. Epigenetic factors also influence the development of arterial hypertension along with genetic, metabolic, electrolyte, and environmental factors. This is important for identifying biological markers for the development of this disease and targets for its pharmacotherapy.
Yeşil İnovasyonun Enerji Verimliliğine Etkisi Üzerine Bir Panel Veri Analizi
Authors: Şahbaz Kılınç Nazan , Kılınç Efe Can
Published: October 2023

Çıktı üretiminde daha az enerji kullanımını ifade eden enerji verimliliği; ülkelerin enerji bağımlılığını düşürmekte, daha yüksek refah seviyelerine ulaşmalarını mümkün kılmakta ve çevreyi daha az kirletici mekanizmaların devreye alınmasını sağlayarak çevre üzerindeki tahribatı azaltmaktadır. Enerji verimliliğinin ülkeler için öneminden yol çıkılarak bu çalışmada; OECD ülkeleri özelinde, 1995-2019 dönemi kapsamında, yeşil inovasyonun enerji verimliliği üzerindeki etkisi panel veri yöntemleri (ortalama grup tahmincisi) kullanılarak test edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, yeşil inovasyonun göstergesi olarak belirlenen çevre ile ilgili alınan patentlerin sayısı, yenilenebilir enerji tüketimi ve kişi başına düşe gelir düzeyi arttıkça enerji verimliliğinin artacağını, buna karşın fosil yakıt tüketimi arttıkça enerji verimliliğinin azalacağını göstermiştir.
Kepuasan penumpang pada terminal bus di kawasan Pondok Cabe
Authors: Komarrudin Achmad , Handayani Susanty , Suryobuwono Abdullah Ade , Ricardianto Prasadja , Abdurachman Edi
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas pelayanan dan aksesibilitas terminal terhadap kepuasan penumpang, pengaruh kualitas pelayanan, aksesibilitas terminal dan kepuasan penumpang terhadap loyalitas penumpang serta pengaruh tidak langsung kualitas pelayanan dan aksesibilitas terminal terhadap loyalitas penumpang melalui kepuasan penumpang pada terminal Pondok Cabe.  Sampel penelitian ini sebanyak 200 responden yang merupakan pengguna jasa terminal Pondok Cabe. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner online.     Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis jalur serta uji sobel. Dari Penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa loyalitas penumpang dipengaruhi oleh kualitas pelayanan dan kepuasan penumpang sebagai variabel intervening dan tidak dipengaruhi oleh aksesiblitas terminal, pada hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kualitas pelayanan dan aksesibilitas terminal berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan penumpang serta kualitas pelayanan dan kepuasan penumpang berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas penumpang. Kepuasan pelanggan dapat memediasi pengaruh kualitas layanan dan aksesibilitas terminal terhadap loyalitas pelanggan.
Determinan keputusan investasi dengan moderasi financial attitude pada IAI Muda Jawa Timur
Authors: Yuliani Indrianti , Setyowati Supami Wahyu , Irianto Mochamad Fariz
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari determinan keputusan investasi yang terdiri dari financial knowledge, financial well-being, risk tolerance dengan moderasi financial attitude. Populasi dan sampel penelitian menggunakan teknik sampel jenuh dengan jumlah 194 Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia Muda se-Jawa Timur dengan berbagai komisariat di dalamnya. Analisis data menggunakan pendekatan Partial Least Suare (PLS) dengan bantuan software Smart PLS 3.0. Hal penelitian ini menunjuukan bahwa financial knowledge, financial well-being, risk tolerance dengan moderasi financial attiude memiliki pengaruh terhadap keputusan investasi.
Perceptions of politics and organizational justice on bank employees
Authors: Nurmalasari Fitri , Suhariadi Fendy , Subhekti Erick Fajar
Published: October 2023

This study aims to investigate the organizational politics perception of bank employees and its impact on organizational justice perception and performance. A comparative descriptive qualitative analysis method was used to analyze data obtained from literature review and field research. Purposive sampling technique was employed to determine 5 informants, with key informants being managers in a bank in Surabaya. The results showed that organizational politics in the bank is relatively high and has a negative impact on employees' organizational justice perception. The contribution of this research lies in providing a deeper understanding of organizational politics in the banking industry and offering guidance for management to enhance efficiency and the quality of the work environment.
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin 100. Yılında Kıbrıs Meselesinin Kırılma Noktası Olarak “Annan Planı”
Authors: KARAKAYA İskender , ORALLI Levent Ersin
Published: October 2023

Annan Planı, Soğuk Savaş sonrası Kıbrıs meselesinde bir dönüm noktası olmuştur. 2004 yılında Birleşmiş Milletler (BM) Genel Sekreteri Kofi Annan tarafından Kıbrıs sorununun çözümü için ortaya atılmıştır. Kıbrıs adasındaki siyasi ve toprak anlaşmazlıklarını sona erdirmeyi hedefleyen bu plan, adanın kuzeyindeki Türk toplumu ve güneyindeki Rum toplumu arasında bir federal çözüm sağlamayı amaçlamıştır. Plan, Kıbrıs adasının yeniden birleşmesini, iki toplum arasında politik güç paylaşımını, mülkiyet haklarının yeniden düzenlenmesini ve Türk askerlerinin adadan kademeli çekilmesini içermektedir. Ancak, Rum kesimi ve liderleri plana karşı tepki göstermiş ve referandumu da kabul etmemiştir. 2004 yılında yapılan referandum sonucunda, Rum kesimi planı reddederken, Türk kesimi ise kabul etmiştir. Annan Planı, Kıbrıs sorununun çözümüne yönelik önemli bir adım olarak kabul edilse de taraflar arasındaki anlaşmazlıklar ve çıkar çatışmaları nedeniyle başarısızlıkla sonuçlanmıştır. Bu makalede Annan Planı’nın Kıbrıs Meselesindeki “kırılma noktası” olduğu iddia edilmekte ve bununla beraber bu deneyimin başarısız olmasının nedenleri sorgulanmaktadır. Çalışmada, Annan Planı’nın Kıbrıs’ın birleşme yolundaki son girişim olduğu, 2004 sonrası Kıbrıs meselesinde, Yunanistan, Güney Kıbrıs Rum Yönetiminin (GKRY) izlediği politikalarla sorunun çözülemediği ve Türkiye’nin dış politikasını etkilediği, bununla beraber planın başarısız olmasının, bölgesel ve küresel açıdan enerji, güvenlik ve dış politikayı da etkileyen ve adadaki birleşme umutlarını bitiren bir süreci başlattığı sonucuna varılmıştır.
Sağlık Hizmetlerinden Yoksunluk Göstergeleri Açısından Türkiye ve Seçilmiş OECD Ülkelerinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: DİNLER Zeynep Merve , AKBOLAT Mahmut
Published: October 2023

Bir ülkenin sağlık hizmetlerinden yoksunluk düzeyi, o ülkenin sağlık hizmetlerindeki gelişmişlik düzeyini gösteren önemli parametrelerden biridir. Bu nedenle sağlık hizmetlerinden yoksunluk göstergelerinin karşılaştırılmasıyla elde edilen bulgular kritik önem taşımaktadır. Bu bağlamda çalışmada Türkiye'nin sağlık hizmetlerinden yoksunluk göstergeleri seçilmiş OECD ülkeleriyle karşılaştırılarak incelenmiştir. Amaç Türkiye'nin sağlık hizmetlerine erişimde yaşadığı zorlukları ve ilerleme potansiyelini diğer ülkeler ile karşılaştırarak ortaya koymaktır. Çalışmada (i) cepten yapılan sağlık harcamaları, (ii) sağlık harcamaları nedeniyle hizmetlere erişememe, (iii) hastane sayısı, (iv) doktor sayısı ve (v) yatak sayısını gösterge olarak kullanılmıştır. TOPSIS yönteminden yararlanarak ülkelerin sağlık hizmetlerinden yoksun kalma düzeyleri karşılaştırılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre, OECD ülkeleri arasında sağlık hizmetlerinden yoksunluk göstergelerinde farklılıklar bulunmaktadır. Doktor ve yatak sayılarında değişiklikler olmakla birlikte Birleşik Krallığın sıralamada en iyi ülke olduğu tespit edildi. Ayrıca Türkiye ve Meksika'nın sıralamada konumunun olumsuz yönde geliştiği gözlemlenmiştir. Ülkelerin kullandıkları finansman yöntemlerindeki farklılıklar ve yoksunluk göstergelerindeki azalma dikkate alındığında, politika yapıcılara mevcut farkındalığı artırmak için önemli görevler düşmektedir.
Concurrence of Schwannoma and Meningioma Neighboring in the Lumbar Spine: A Case Report
Authors: Jung Ho Che , Seo Dong Hyun , Choe Woo Jin
Published: October 2023

Multiple occurrences of spinal tumors are a rare phenomenon that usually results from underlying genetic diseases. Schwannoma and meningioma are well-known benign spinal tumors commonly found in the intradural extramedullary (IDEM) space with different cellular origins. We present an extremely rare case of neighboring concurrence of meningioma and schwannoma in the lumbar spine in a patient without an underlying genetic disease. Pathological studies regarding the concurrent IDEM tumors are demonstrated, along with a literature review.
Myauchan Ore Field (Northeastern Asia), an Example of Weakly Eroded Ag–Pb–Zn Volcanoplutonic Mineralization
Authors: Glukhov A.N. , Kolova E.E. , Sobolev A.V.
Published: October 2023

—The Myauchan ore field located in the Omsukchan zone of the Okhotsk–Chukotka Volcanic Belt is described. The Korennoe and Malyutka Ag–Pb–Zn ore occurrences forming this field are localized at the center of anticlinal fold of NW strike made up of Upper Triassic carbonate-terrigenous deposits intruded by stock-like bodies and dikes of Upper Cretaceous andesite, monzodiorite, granite-porphyry, and rhyolite-porphyry. Sulfide–carbonate–fluorite–quartz veins and vein–veinlet zones with arsenopyrite, pyrite, sphalerite, galena, chalcopyrite, and Ag-tetrahedrite are localized both in intrusions and in terrigenous strata. The field bears As–Sb–Ag–Pb–Au–Bi–Cu–Zn–W mineralization. Study of fluid inclusions and REE and ore element patterns show that the field ores formed from chloride solutions with the participation of surface waters in hydrothermal-magmatic system under epithermal conditions. The ores were deposited from solutions with TDS = 0.5–9.0 wt.% NaCl equiv. in the temperature range 106–287 ºC. The ores containing ca. 70 ppm Ag and up to 1.2% Pb formed through boiling-off of solutions enriched in iron salts. The ores with Ag < 7 ppm and Pb ≤ 25 ppm were generated from diluted hydrothermal solutions with predominant sodium salts and potassium admixture. Mineralization of the Myauchan ore field marks the upper level of the Ag–Pb–Zn ore system similar to the Gol’tsovoe deposit.
Structure–Tectonic Characteristics of the Aldan–Maya Potential Petroleum Area Based on the Interpretation of Regional Seismic Data
Authors: Gubin I.A. , Kontorovich A.E. , Konstantinova L.N. , Moiseev S.A. , Fomin A.M.
Published: October 2023

—The results of regional geological exploration over the past 18 years within the Aldan–Maya potential petroleum area were used as the basis for the refinement of the geological structure of the study area. The study considers the key structural features of the sedimentary cover of the Aldan–Maya region and major tectonic events that affected its structure. The generalization and interpretation of regional seismic survey data provided the basis for building a series of geoseismic sections and structure maps, which, in turn, were used in structural tectonic zoning of the study area. The map showing outcrops of Riphean formations and groups on the pre-Vendian erosion surface was complied. Tectonic schemes for three structural levels (upper Karelian–Lower Riphean, Middle–Upper Riphean and Vendian–Cambrian) confirmed their fundamental difference. In particular, the large Maya inclined swell was detected only in the topography of the Lower Riphean and is absent in the overlying structures of Middle Riphean–Vendian age, which are represented by weakly differentiated monoclines. The parameters of the major tectonic elements were determined.
Estimation of Fuel Moisture Content (FMC), Equivalent water thickness (EWT), Dry Matter Content (DMC), and Specific Leaf Area (SLA) in eucalypt leaves.
Authors: Younes Nicolas , Cain Sophia
Published: October 2023

This protocol outlines the collection procedure of eucalypt leaves for analysis of various plant traits and the measurement of important water and physical traits. Fuel moisture content, dry matter content, equivalent water thickness, and specific leaf area provide insights into the flammability and biomass available for burning and the impact of moisture content on the fuel particles. Calculation of these parameters can all be achieved using the simple gravimetric methods. The key stages of this protocol include the collection of samples (1 day), the calculation of surface area and fresh weight (approximately 20 samples processed in two hours) and the measurement of dry weight (approximately 40 samples processed per hour).
Analysis of Substrate and Shapes of Microstrip Antenna for 5G Wireless Communication
Authors: K PRIETHAMJE VITHYA , Varalakshmi L.M.
Published: October 2023

In recent years, the analysis of microstrip patch antenna (MPA) has bloomed the wireless communication. Since there are more compact gadgets in the wireless technology, more antenna come into existence with varying configuration and space orientation. The compactness proposed for the design of MPA becomes more challenging task for proper alignment, flexibility in feeding the line. MPA finds more advantageous than the earlier antenna with huge structures, which are likely installed at the proper height. The proposed radiator analysed for three shapes (rectangle, circle and triangle). In addition, the radiator analysed for different substrates such as Arlon, Epoxy, FR4, Polymide and Rogger 5880 using the software CST studio software 2019. The height if the dielectric layer is 1.6 mm.
CephaloNet: A Deep Learning based automatic landmark detection system for cephalometric X-ray images
Authors: Juneja Mamta , Saini Sumindar Kaur , Kaur Harleen , Verma Rishabh , Jindal Prashant
Published: October 2023

Landmark detection plays a vital role in describing the anatomy of the particular patient and provides a quantitative estimation of pathologies in the skull base and jaw regions. A common method used for landmarking is manually pointing the landmarks by experts, which proved to be a laborious and time consuming undertaking. Cephalometric analysis has key importance in clinical diagnosis, surgery and analysis. The advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning has made it possible to automate this process thus saving both time and labour in addition to improving accuracy and precision. In this paper, a novel artificially intelligent cephalometric landmark identification system for automatic cephalometric analysis has been proposed. The proposed model named, CephaloNet, employs a novel Convolution Neural Network (CNN) framework for detecting 19 anatomical landmarks. The model was trained and tested on the benchmark database of 400 lateral cephalograms. For effective training of the model, various preprocessing techniques were employed in order to increase the variability and number of images in the dataset. The experimental results depict the fair performance of the proposed method with 97.89% landmarks identified within 5 mm precision, 93.84% in 4 mm precision, 82.36% in 3 mm precision and 56.99% in 2 mm precision.
Eco-friendly and cost-effective adsorbent derived from blast furnace slag with black liquor waste for hazardous remediation
Authors: Naggar Ahmed H. , Dhmees Abdelghaffar , Seaf-Elnasr Tarek A. , Chong Kwok F. , Ali Gomaa A.M. , Ali Hazim M. , Alshamery Rasmih M. Kh. , AlNahwa Lubna H. M. , Bakr Al-Sayed A.
Published: October 2023

The current investigation concerns with preparation eco-friendly and cost-effective adsorbent (mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Mes-Si-NPs)) based on black liquor (BL) containing lignin derived from sugarcane bagasse and combining it with sodium silicate derived from blast furnace slag (BFS) for thorium adsorption. Thorium ions were adsorbed from an aqueous solution using the synthesized bio-sorbent (SBL), which was then assessed by X-ray diffraction, BET surface area analysis, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Th(IV) sorption properties, including the pH effect, uptake rate and sorption isotherms across various temperatures were investigated. The maximum sorption capacity of Th(IV) on SBL is 158.88 mg/L at pH value of 4, 328 K, and 60 min contact time. We demonstrated that the adsorption processes comport well with pseudo-second-order and Langmuir adsorption models considering the kinetics and equilibrium data. According to thermodynamic inspections results, the Th(IV) adsorption process exhibited endothermic and random behavior suggested by positive ΔHº and ΔSº values, while the negative ΔGº values indicated a spontaneous sorption process. The maximum Th(IV) desorption from the loaded SBL (Th/SBL) was carried out at 0.25 M of NaHCO3 and 60 min of contact. Sorption/desorption processes have five successive cycles. Finally, this study suggests that the recycling of BFS and BL can be exploited for the procurement of a promising Th(IV) adsorbents.
Mutual information-based feature selection for inverse mapping parameter updating of dynamical systems
Authors: Kessels Bas M. , Fey Rob H. B. , de Wouw Nathan van
Published: October 2023

A digital twin should be and remain an accurate model representation of a physical system throughout its operational life. To this end, we aim to update (physically interpretable) parameters of such a model in an online fashion. Hereto, we employ the Inverse Mapping Parameter Updating (IMPU) method which uses an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) to map features, extracted from measurement data, to parameter estimates. This is achieved by training the ANN offline on simulated data, i.e., pairs of known parameter value sets and sets of features extracted from corresponding simulations. Since a plethora of features (and feature types) can be extracted from simulated time domain data, Feature Selection (FS) strategies are investigated. These strategies employ the mutual information between features and parameters to select an informative subset of features. Hereby, accuracy of the parameters estimated by the ANN is increased and, at the same time, ANN training and inference computation times are decreased.Additionally, Bayesian search-based hyperparameter tuning is employed to enhance performance of the ANNs and optimize the ANN structure for various FS strategies.Finally, the IMPU method is applied to a high-tech industrial use case of a semi-conductor machine, for which measurements are performed in closed-loop on the controlled physical system. This system is modeled as a nonlinear multibody model in the Simscape multibody environment. It is shown that the model updated using the IMPU method simulates the measured system more accurately than a reference model of which the parameter values have been determined manually.
Improvement of swallowing function in patients with non-inclusion body myositis using Food Intake LEVEL Scale; A single-centre retrospective study
Authors: Ohmura Shin-ichiro , Sato Keishiro , Nishimura Ritsu , Miyamoto Toshiaki
Published: October 2023

Objective. To compare long-term swallowing function outcomes between inclusion body myositis (IBM) and non-IBM patients with dysphagia using the Food Intake LEVEL Scale (FILS).
Methods. We retrospectively assigned consecutive patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) from April 2000 to March 2022 who were diagnosed with IIM according to the 2017 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism criteria, and divided them into IBM and non-IBM patients. The primary endpoint was to compare the 1-year swallowing function outcomes between the IBM and non-IBM patients with dysphagia using the FILS after the onset of dysphagia.
Results. Of the 108 patients, 18 patients had dysphagia (IBM=3, non-IBM=15). The baseline FILS scores in IBM and non-IBM patients with dysphagia were similar; however, the FILS scores at the 1-year follow-up and last observation in non-IBM patients with dysphagia were significantly higher than those with IBM. The incidence of aspiration pneumonia during observation period was significantly lower in non-IBM patients with dysphagia than in IBM patients. The 5-year survival rate was significantly lower in the non-IBM patients with dysphagia than in the IBM patients.
Conclusion. The swallowing function of non-IBM patients with dysphagia improved compared to those with IBM despite their survival rate was very low.
Perturbed doubly nonlinear isotropic degenerate fractional parabolic equation
Authors: Huaroto Gerardo
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we investigate the existence of solutions for the perturbed double nonlinear isotropic degenerate fractional parabolic problem within bounded domains, subject to homogeneous Dirichlet boundary conditions. Our study employs the mathematical analysis techniques of semi-discretization method and Leray-Schauder’s fixed point theorem to establish the existence of solutions.
Association between dietary intake of vitamin D and risk of depression, anxiety and sleep disorders among physically active adults: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Hoseinabadi Vajiheh Arabshahi , Khoddami Mehrad , Milajerdi Maryam , Milajerdi Alireza
Published: October 2023

Background
Rare studies have been done to investigate association between dietary intakes of vitamin D and risk of mental health disorders among athletes. Current study aimed to investigate association between this vitamin intake and risk of depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders among a group of Iranian physically active adults.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted among 690 healthy athletes (18–50 years, mean BMI between 20 and 30) in Kashan, Iran. Usual dietary intake of participants was assessed by a 147-item FFQ. Depression was assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory II (21-item), anxiety by the Beck Anxiety Inventory (21-item), and sleep disorders by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaires. Statistical analyses were done by using SPSS version 18. P values < 0.05 were considered significant.
Results
No significant association was found between vitamin D dietary intake and risk of depression at the full-adjusted model (OR: 0.96, 95% CI: 0.62, 1.51). In contrast, participants at the highest tertile of vitamin D consumption had 49% lower risk of anxiety than those at the lowest tertile (OR: 0.51, 95%: 0.29, 0.87). Moreover, a significant 46% lower risk of sleep disorders was found among those with the highest intake of vitamin D in comparison to participants with the lowest intake (OR: 0.54, 95% CI: 0.37, 0.78).
Conclusion
We found a significant association between dietary vitamin D intake and reduced risk of anxiety and sleep disorders, but not with depression, in this study. Further prospective studies are recommended for the future investigations.
Symptom Clusters Among Advanced Colorectal Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: an exploratory factor analysis
Authors: Suratako Savitree , Matchim Yaowarat , Griffin Mary Quinn
Published: October 2023

Background Advanced Colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy (AdCRCC) often experience suffering regarding many symptoms occurring simultaneously related to either cancer itself or chemotherapy or both. Currently, little is known about symptom clusters among these patients. Thus, the present study aimed to examine the symptom clusters across the two symptom dimensions of severity and distress among AdCRCC.
Methods Three hundred twenty AdCRCC were recruited from five hospitals in Bangkok, Thailand, and selected based on inclusion criteria. Data were collected between August 2022 to January 2023 by using a demographic data form, the participants’ medical records, and the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (MSAS). Descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) were used to analyze the data.
Results The results showed the top five prevalent symptoms to be numbness/tingling in hands/feet, lack of energy, changes in skin, lack of appetite, and “I don’t look like myself.” The most frequent severity symptom was numbness/tingling in hands/feet, while difficulty sleeping was reported to be the most frequent distress symptom. There were five symptom clusters in the dimension of symptom severity, with a 38.474% variance in all the symptoms. These clusters were emotion-related symptoms; GI-, and fatigue-related symptoms; lack of appetite and difficulty sleeping–related symptoms; problems with sexual interest–related symptoms; and image-related cutaneous symptoms. There were five symptom clusters in the distress dimension, with 43.210% variance explained in all the symptoms. These clusters were emotion-related symptoms; lack of appetite and difficulty sleeping–related symptoms, problems with sexual interest–related symptoms; image- related cutaneous symptoms; and GI- and pain-related symptoms.
Conclusions This study highlights important symptom cluster among AdCRCC. Understanding symptom clusters reported specifically among these patients may help healthcare providers to develop appropriate interventions for better symptom management for AdCRCC.
EPDRNA: a model for identifying DNA-RNA binding sites in disease-related proteins
Authors: sun Canzhuang , feng Yonge
Published: October 2023

Protein-DNA and protein-RNA interactions are involved in many biological processes and essential cellular functions, and most of them are related to disease. To understand the molecular mechanism of protein-DNA binding and protein-RNA binding, it is important to identify which residues in the protein sequence bind to DNA and RNA. At present, there are few methods for specifically identifying the binding sites of disease-related protein-DNA and protein-RNA. In this study, so we developed an ensemble model to predict DNA and RNA binding residues in disease-associated proteins. The data set used in training model was collated from Uniprot and PDB database, and PSSM, physicochemical properties and amino acid type were used as features. The EPDRNA achieved the best AUC value of 0.73 at the DNA binding sites, and the best AUC value of 0.71 at the RNA binding sites in 10-fold cross validation in the training sets. In order to further verify the performance of the model, we did independent test. The EPDRNA achieved 85% recall rate and 25% precision on the protein-DNA interaction independent test set, and achieved 82% recall rate and 27% precision on the protein-RNA interaction independent test set. The online EPDRNA webserver is freely available at http://www.s-bioinformatics.cn/epdrna.
Design of polyamidoamine dendrimer grafted zeolite to remove malachite green from aqueous media
Authors: Karimi Somayeh , Saraji Mohammad
Published: October 2023

The present study describes a new, non-toxic and low-cost composite of zeolite/graphitic carbon nitride modified with highly branched polyamidoamine dendrimer (ZMPA). Graphitic carbon nitride, as an inexpensive and non-toxic compound with different C-N bonds (-NH2), was applied to grow PAMAM on zeolite/g-C3N4 composite. Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction analysis, field emission scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis were used to confirm and characterize of ZMPA The adsorption properties associated with the adsorbent considered to remove malachite green (MG) were surveyed using the batch method. Therefore, the influential parameters on the performance of the adsorbent for the removal of MG, such as pH, contact time, initial concentration and adsorbent dosage, were investigated and optimized. The results showed that the maximum adsorption capability of ZMPA was determined to be 1111 mg g− 1 at pH 10 for 30 minutes. These results could be explained by the high electrostatic interaction, and/or trapped dye molecules in the cavities between the absorbed and the absorbent. The novel zeolite composite may be regarded as a promising adsorbent for MG removal in various wastewater samples (paint, textile industries) with high adsorption capacity and removal rate.