bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating the Implementation of Automated Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test Readers in Health Facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Process, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
Authors: Karemere Johanna , Tshikamba Erick , Mukomena Erick , Kamwanya Curtis , Guech Augustin , Humes Michael , Yé Yazoumé
Published: October 2024

The WHO’s Global Technical Strategy for malaria emphasizes the importance of reliable malaria surveillance systems to track disease burden and measure progress. A key indicator, the test positivity rate (TPR), largely depends on healthcare providers’ adherence to rapid diagnostic test (RDT) results and their accurate reporting. To minimize healthcare providers’ bias, this study explored the feasibility of using artificial intelligence (AI)–driven Deki Reader devices in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The devices were deployed in 144 health facilities across Haut Katanga, Kasai Central, and Sud Kivu provinces from January to December 2022. Healthcare providers performed malaria diagnostic tests using RDTs and reported the results through the routine system. In addition, they used the Deki Reader device, which automatically read, recorded, and transmitted the AI interpretation into a cloud database. The study compared TPRs from both sources to identify discrepancies. The study revealed the feasibility of using these devices but also identified several logistic and technical challenges. These included delays in device procurement due to COVID-19 pandemic and customs issues, emphasizing the need for better planning and coordination in future rollouts. Device malfunctions and the reliance on stable internet connectivity highlighted the importance of robust support systems and contingency plans. This study demonstrated both the benefits and challenges of implementing such digital health technologies in primary health facilities. Key considerations for successful deployment include careful planning, adequate training and supervision, and taking into account local infrastructure, especially internet connectivity.
A Novel Virulent Clinical Isolate of Burkholderia pseudomallei Imported from Thailand Exhibiting Resistance to Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
Authors: Amit Sharon , Gur David , Aftalion Moshe , Biber Asaf , David Paula , Cohen-Gihon Inbar , Cohen Hila , Alcalay Ron , Zaide Galia , Israeli Ofir , Ber Raphael , Rotem Shahar , Israeli Ma’ayan , Lazar Shirley , Zvi Anat , Beth-Din Adi , Bar-Haim Erez , Elia Uri , Weiss Shay , Cohen Ofer , Mamroud Emanuelle , Chitlaru Theodor
Published: October 2024

We present the investigation of a Burkholderia pseudomallei strain isolated from the urine of a 56-year-old male returning from a recreational trip to Thailand. The patient initially presented with fever and chills, and lobar as well as bladder and prostate involvement was demonstrated on imaging. Treatment first involved trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, the backbone of melioidosis therapy, but was discontinued upon the discovery of resistance to the drug through antimicrobial sensitivity testing via broth microdilution. Further analysis included genomic sequencing, immunotyping, and phenotypic assessment, including virulence testing in an animal model. Results indicated that this strain is a distinct, novel variant with antigenic similarity to other Thai strains displaying high virulence, with a significantly low murine intranasal lethal dose 50% inoculum. The emergence of such a strain, particularly if prevalent in tourist destinations in Thailand, could pose a substantial public health risk, highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance among infectious disease specialists and clinical microbiologists.
Polish Assistance for the Ukrainian Refugees: Current State and Perspectives of Research
Authors: Szeptycki Andrzej
Published: October 2024

The aid for the Ukrainian refugees in Poland has been analyzed almost since the beginning of the full-scale Russian aggression against Ukraine in February 2022. In 2023, the first comprehensive studies on that topic were published. This article aims to map the state of research on Polish assistance – both direct and indirect support – to the Ukrainians fleeing the war to determine which issues have been the subject of analysis and which have been ignored. On the basis of the publications indexed in Scopus and in Google Scholar, a total of 110 publications dealing directly with the topic of the Polish aid for the Ukrainian refugees were identified. They include working papers, articles and books which were published from March 2022 to November 2023. The article is divided into four parts. The first part has an introductory character and aims at presenting the publications, which explain why Poland and its inhabitants massively helped the Ukrainian refugees. The next three parts focus on the role of the main types of actors involved in assisting the Ukrainians in Poland, i.e. state-institutions, actors such as non-governmental organizations, business, educational institutions and churches, and finally Polish society.
Beyond National Sovereignty and Borders: Non-State Actors in International Relations
Authors: Markedonov S. M.
Published: October 2024

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Occurrence of Salmonella spp. in flocks of laying hens in different housing systems in eastern Croatia from 2020 to 2023
Authors: Lolić Marica , Škrivanko Mario , Krstulović Fani , Dugonjić Odak Zrinka , Matković Kristina , Ostović Mario , Ekert Kabalin AnaMaria , Batinjan Marija , Listeš Irena
Published: October 2024

Human Salmonella infections are often associated with the consumption of infected eggs and egg products. Therefore, knowing the prevalence of Salmonella spp. in flocks of laying hens and the factors that influence the occurrence of Salmonella on farms is of the utmost importance. Since 2012, housing laying hens in conventional cages has been prohibited in the European Union, and hens may only be kept in enriched cages or alternative housing systems. The prohibition of conventional cages has improved the welfare of laying hens, but has raised issues concerning the detrimental consequences for the spread and occurrence of infectious diseases in hen flocks. The aim of this study was to analyse the occurrence of Salmonella spp. in laying hen flocks in eastern Croatia in the period from 2020 to 2023, and to determine whether housing systems have an impact on occurrence. During this period, a total of 1534 samples of laying hen faeces from 191 flocks (106 flocks housed in enriched cages and 85 flocks in housing systems with closed outdoor runs) were tested at the Diagnostics Laboratory of the Croatian Veterinary Institute, Veterinary Department Vinkovci, as part of implementation of the National Salmonellosis Control Programme and official sampling in the Republic of Croatia for the presence of Salmonella spp. Isolation, identification and serotyping of Salmonella was conducted in accordance with the standard HRN EN ISO 6579-1:2017/A1:2020 method. Salmonella spp. was confirmed in the faeces of seven laying hen flocks (6.60%) housed in enriched cages, and 11 flocks (12.94%) of laying hens in housing systems with outdoor runs. The research results showed that there was no significant difference in the total occurrence of Salmonella between flocks of laying hens housed in housing systems with outdoor runs and those in enriched cages. The highest percentage of positive flocks was found in 2020 in 11.11% of flocks of laying hens housed in enriched cages and 18.18% of flocks of laying hens kept in housing systems with outdoor runs. When observed by county over the four-year study period, the percentage of positive flocks was significantly higher (P<0.05) in Brod-Posavina County in comparison with Osijek-Baranja County and Vukovar-Srijem County. The research results suggest that there is small possibility that transitioning from enriched cage systems to alternative housing systems, with strict biosecurity measure implementation, would increase Salmonella infections in laying hen flocks.
(In) Justicia Fiscal Y Captura Política En México
Authors:   *El Colegio de México, Rodrígue Leal-Isla Alma Luisa , Jaramillo Máximo ,   The London School of Economics and Political Science
Published: October 2024

(In)justicia fiscal y captura política en México analiza la distribución del ingreso en México antes y después de impuestos y transferencias, con ajuste a cuentas nacionales y lo compara con la situación de otros países en la región y de la OCDE, para mostrar cómo en México, después de impuestos, la desigualdad no es subsanada, sino al contrario, acrecentada. Los privilegios fiscales, como las deducciones personales o exenciones son una de las causantes de esta desigualdad exacerbada por la redistribución, en lugar de paliada.
La Estrategia Multinivel De China y Las Agendas Paradiplomáticas En Argentina En Torno A La Transición Energética (2014-2023)
Authors:   CONICET, Juste Stella
Published: October 2024

A partir de la estrategia de vinculación multinivel de China en América Latina y el Caribe, este trabajo busca indagar las estrategias subnacionales de Argentina hacia el gigante asiático en torno a la transición energética en dos ejes: la producción de energías renovables y la producción de litio como medio de almacenamiento. Se parte de las perspectivas de la interdependencia asimétrica y el estructuralismo para explicar el patrón de vinculación entre ambos países; y los estudios de paradiplomacia para comprender el accionar internacional de las provincias argentinas. El análisis se concentra en las iniciativas energéticas entre 2014 y 2023, abordadas desde una metodología cualitativa con estudios de casos. El argumento inicial sostiene que el desarrollo de energías limpias es un interés complementario entre las provincias argentinas y China en la medida en que el país asiático construye su liderazgo en el ámbito de la transición energética y las provincias diversifican las matrices productivas locales.
Habitar el tránsito. Una metodología móvil para el estudio de la migración contemporánea en el norte de América
Authors:   Tecnológico de Monterrey, México, Estrada Huerta Juan Pablo
Published: October 2024

Este artículo reflexiona las decisiones éticas y metodológicas en la captación de las prácticas móviles de la migración en tránsito en Monterrey, México, con énfasis en la apropiación de espacios urbanos. Se presenta una reflexión teórica sobre las prácticas de movilidad y su abordaje desde la observación participante móvil. Además, se comparte la experiencia de investigación sobre la apropiación de espacios, resaltando la posición como investigador móvil en la comprensión del fenómeno: habitar el tránsito. Se plantean preguntas que tensionan la investigación sobre el espacio y el movimiento en la migración, explorando cómo registrar el movimiento y recuperar las voces de lucha en este contexto migratorio mediante una propuesta de observación denominada semáforo de producción de movilidades.
Design Method of an Embedded System Equipped with AI for the COVID-19 Diagnosis from the Sound of Cough
Authors: Giorgio Agostino .
Published: October 2024

The search for vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic has been the most important action against this disaster. However, the prevention has a crucial role, also, and nowadays there is a lack of simple and reliable devices providing an early warning when it is suspected that there may be someone positive for the COVID-19 virus, especially in a closed environment. The aim of this paper is to describe the design of such a device. Screening by temperature measurement is not a very reliable practice because fever is not always associated with COVID-19 infection. Therefore, the assumed biomarker is the cough. In fact, the device can reliably distinguish among the COVID and the nonCOVID cough. It is designed using a properly developed artificial intelligence algorithm on the “edge impulse” platform by using the TinyML model and is deployed in microcontroller-based Embedded Systems and in an Android smartphone.
Prioritizing Research and Development Projects using a MCDM Technique
Authors: Omar Zahed Shaikh
Published: October 2024

Research and development (R&D) projects are projects that are focused on creating new knowledge, products, processes, or services, or on improving existing ones. Prioritizing research and development projects refers to the process of evaluating and ranking a set of R&D projects based on their relative importance or value to the organization. A model was established by gathering the criteria to be used in Fuzzy Technique for Preference by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (F-TOPSIS) and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (F-AHP) in prioritizing R&D projects. By combining these methods, it is possible to consider a wide range of factors and to handle uncertain or imprecise data when prioritizing R&D projects. The analysis was done using an example to prioritize research and development projects in an organization and comparing results.
Requirements Engineering at a Turning Point: Key Research Trends Shaping the Future of Systems and Software Integration
Authors: Siddique Iqtiar Md
Published: October 2024

Requirements Engineering (RE) is experiencing a significant transformation that requires urgent attention and creativity from industry experts to address the challenges of future systems and software development. At the core of this evolution is Requirements Engineering (RE), an essential process that defines, records, and maintains the fundamental aspects of software and systems design. With the rapid increase in complexity and interconnectedness across different industries, the issues linked to requirements engineering are becoming more pressing, significantly affecting costs, timelines, and overall performance. This article outlines current research trends in requirements engineering, focusing on emerging challenges and future pathways. We investigate advancements in RE techniques, methodologies, and tools, assessing their effects on building complex systems. Furthermore, we emphasize the growing significance of stakeholder engagement and agile practices in shaping requirements, highlighting their contributions to improving collaboration and adaptability. By evaluating the present state of practice and pinpointing critical areas of research concern, this article offers a guide for future requirements engineering studies, enabling researchers and practitioners to address the changing needs of software and systems engineering.
RUSSIANS IN ANTARCTIDA: A RETROSPECTIVE AND CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Geography, Department of Environmental Management, Moscow, Russia, Slipenchuk Mikhail
Published: October 2024

The report reflects Russia’s contribution to the exploration of Antarctida from the discovery of the sixth continent by the Russian expedition on the ships Vostok (Captain Faddey Bellingshausen) and Mirny (Captain Mikhail Lazarev) January 22, 1820 to the present days. Russia’s priority in the discovery of Antarctida is confirmed by the documents of that expedition and reflected in the toponyms of Antarctica: Bellingshausen Sea, Lazarev Sea, Lazarev Mountains. With the beginning of the work of the Soviet Antarctic Expedition (since 1955), the period of fundamental complex research of Antarctida, which continues to this day, begins, based on the work of an extensive network of Antarctic stations. Currently, there are seven permanent Russian stations (Vostok, Mirny, Bellingshausen, Novolazarevskaya, Progress, Russkaya, Molodezhnaya), two stations – Druzhnaya-4 and Leningradskaya – as of 2024 are mothballed. Throughout the operation of these stations, Russian scientists have conducted many sectoral and comprehensive studies and made many discoveries in geography and related branches of knowledge. The report pays special attention to the discovery of the subglacial Lake Vostok at a depth of 3769.3 m in the area of the Antarctic station of the same name, which was the result of field and theoretical research by the outstanding Russian scientist Andrey Kapitsa. Studying this lake provides insight into changes on Earth over the past 440,000 years. This knowledge aids in better understanding and predicting the processes of climate change on our planet as a whole. Russian scientists and government are aware of the importance of studying the southern polar region of the Earth, and after a certain decline in research activity in the 1990s, Russia is now again among the leaders in the study of Antarctica. This can be seen in the construction of the new permanent Vostok station complex. The report presents in detail the challenges of our time and reflects Russia’s mission in Antarctic, which provides for maintaining its international status in accordance with the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, cooperation between scientists from various countries working in this region and minimizing risk factors for it from human society.
URBAN EXPANSION OF LARGER CITIES IN NORTH MACEDONIA
Authors:   “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Geography, Skopje, North Macedonia, Markoski Blagoja , Lazarevska Maja ,   Ministry of Transport and Communications, Skopje, North Macedonia, Gorin Svemir ,   “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Geography, Skopje, North Macedonia
Published: October 2024

The paper presents the territorial expansion of major urban settlements in North Macedonia (Bitola, Veles, Kumanovo, Skopje, Tetovo, Štip) in the period from 1900 to the present. The analysis is largely based on data from urban planning documentation. The main subject of the study is the urban expansion of the selected cities and their demographic changes. We can detect serious deterioration of the legal urbanisation with enormous illegal development of buildings, specifically residential and commercial. Significant changes have been observed in the growth of urban areas and the population in the analyzed cities. The urban and population growth of the city of Skopje is particularly characteristic. The main contributions of this paper are: 1) observation of historical development of the expansion of the cities, 2) presentation of influence of the cities in the immediate regional surroundings, 3) examination of the urban development and functionality of the cities, and 4) reflection on the impact on the local environment.
INTERTWINING GEOGRAPHY AND ART THROUGH SELECTED LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS
Authors:   University of Zadar, Department of Geography, Zadar, Croatia, Šiljković Željka , Perica Dražen ,   University of Zadar, Department of Geography, Zadar, Croatia
Published: October 2024

Geography is often classified as a natural science, but less frequently as an interdisciplinary one, and it is rarely connected to art. However, as one of the pillars of science, alongside mathematics and philosophy, geography has broken through the narrow confines imposed on it by the natural development of science, scientific disciplines, and especially technological and methodological tools. Through numerous works of art, in painting, music, and literature, the geographical space is reflected with all its physical elements, as well as its social and economic realities. Geographical space has always inspired painters, whether in Renaissance, Romanticism, Impressionism, Realism, Neorealism, or Modernism.
THE ISSUE OF TRADITIONAL CULTURE’S LEGACY IN A POST-INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Authors:   Тhe Russian Academy of Sciences, N. N. Miklouho-Maklay Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, the Department for European Studies, Moscow, Russia, Martynova Marina
Published: October 2024

This paper intends to tackle the problems of protection of traditional culture in the modern world in particular and in the nowadays Russia especially. Clearly, the cardinal changes in the process of creation of the material environment caused by technological progress transformed the role of traditional culture in the whole world. At the same time, its role as a form of ethnic consciousness remains. Therefore, traditional culture in the modern world is rather of a spiritual importance, not utilitarian. It is a form of ethnic consciousness to the same extent as art as a whole is the form of public consciousness and a guardian of aesthetic feelings of a single person and groups of people, including ethnic ones. Whether or if culture should be protected is the central question. The contemporary modern liberal tradition strongly rejects the idea of preserving what makes people unique while accepting and supporting the preservation of what unites us all. Can universalism and cultural plurality coexist harmoniously? We maintain that these two can be understood in their oneness and as two opposites of the Hegelian dialectic. We are witnesses that throughout the world, there are many changes, uniqueness, and standardization of civilized, scientific, and technical innovations. Continuous and most important symbols of ethnic identity are maintained in this way. They are also kept and they stay as a paragon, reference, and inspirational source that provide national values and reveal them.
“ANTHROPOLOGISTS DON’T STUDY VILLAGES; THEY STUDY IN VILLAGES”: PLACE AND SPACE IN ETHNOLOGICAL TERMS
Authors:   ZRC SAZU, Institute of Slovenian Ethnology, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slavec Gradišnik Ingrid
Published: October 2024

“Anthropologists don’t study villages; they study in villages.” This insightful statement by Clifford Geertz (1973) encapsulates the essence of the role of place and space in ethnological terms. It underscores the importance of researchers to focus more on people than the place itself. This approach provides a deeper understanding of the culture and stimulates discussions on the relationship between geographical and ethnological/anthropological research problems and methodology, addressing disciplinary priorities. Since the second half of the 18th century, geography and the ethno and anthropo disciplines have coexisted, reflecting the centuries-long tradition of documenting cultural differences between different peoples. Explaining differences was inconceivable without spatial mapping, a practice that can be traced back to antiquity when it was common to explain cultural differences in terms of proto-geographical determinism. The first part of our discussion will shed light on the history of the relationship between geography and delineations of ethnological/anthropological activities. These relations, which have evolved, mirror the successive differentiation and specialization of scientific disciplines that can be traced back to the 18th century. Then, the first ideas emerged to emancipate ethnographic issues, which were then part of the historical-geographical observation of the world. This period was characterized by a close bond between history and geography, with the two disciplines often referred to as “ancient/medieval/new history/geography” to mark their focus in the pre-Enlightenment. Even in the 20th century, some remnants of the original roots were preserved, particularly in anthropogeography. The dynamics of the spatial foci will be illustrated through research examples from Slovenia. Since the second half of the 20th century, Slovenian social scientists and humanities scholars witnessed several postmodern “turns,” including the “spatial turn.” This term refers to a shift in focus in various disciplines, including ethnology and anthropology, towards studying space and place as fundamental dimensions of human experience, social organization, and symbolic universe. It is instructive to see how ethnologists and anthropologists have reflected on space and place, given that space is one of the fundamental research dimensions (and thus a taken-for-granted category); yet, it must be subject to continuous reflection.
ETHNOGRAPHIC AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CULTURAL TOPOGRAPHY OF A REGION: EXAMPLES FROM MACEDONIAN FOLK CULTURE
Authors:   “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Skopje, North Macedonia, Risteski Ljupcho S.
Published: October 2024

Considering the cultural topography of a region as an anthropological phenomena and as a form of identification of people according to their local regional ethnic and cultural characteristics was very clearly pronounced in the folk tradition of the Macedonians and was probably one of the most significant cultural forms for the formation and preservation of cultural characteristics in conditions when it was still difficult to talk about a national identity, which, usually, follows the processes of the creation of nation-states, as well as the initiation of revival processes. In that sense, regional identification was one of the most powerful mechanisms for the survival of cultural values and, in a long historical process, perhaps the only form of identification of collectivities, until the formation of ethnic or national representations of the existence of peoples, nations, etc. Even during field research in modern conditions, people’s extremely strong sense of belonging to the local regional ethnic communities can be observed. However, in order to be able to proceed with the further analysis of some of the aspects of the spatial concept of the ethnographic landscape, we need to start by determining the conditional definition of the region. The region is understood as a separate, relatively independent ethnic and social organizational unit, in which, under certain historical, social, and political conditions, the members create, keep, and use common elements of identification, which on the one hand create mechanisms for mutual cultural connection, and on the other hand, elements of differentiation from others. The members of a certain region are in the largest number of cases connected through a system of common clan’s affiliation, that is, they connect the representations of the common origin, the same ancestor, or some other type of mutual connection. At the same time, the basic methodology and mechanisms in the formation of local-territorial identities correspond to the basic principles and principles of the creation of collective identities, which is why this problem largely remains in the domain of identity studies. Here, the spatial structure and organization of the area will be significant, as part of the elements used in building this type of identities.
Deep learning techniques for diabetic retinopathy classification: a focus on VGG16 and EfficientNetB0
Authors: Guerbai Yasmine , Bouaraki Wissam , Saibi Asma , Bida Manel , Halimouche Ramzi
Published: October 2024

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) affects millions worldwide, posing a serious eye condition that requires timely detection and diagnosis to prevent vision impairment and improve patient care. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the medical field has gained powerful tools for early disease detection. This study explores the role of AI in the early diagnosis of DR, assessing the performance of two pre-trained convolutional neural networks (CNN) – VGG16 and EfficientNetB0. These models were fine-tuned and adapted using transfer learning techniques to classify DR and non-DR images. The evaluation was carried out using two distinct datasets from Kaggle, one containing RGB images and the other Gaussian-filtered images. The results demonstrated that VGG16, after fine-tuning, achieved an accuracy of 95.21%, while EfficientNetB0, employing transfer learning, reached 97.54% accuracy. These findings underscore the efficiency of both models in accurately identifying diabetic retinopathy.
Analysis and assessment of urbanization dynamics: actors and forms of encroachment on the agricultural land of Constantine in eastern Algeria (1985-2020)
Authors: Sami Debbabi , Roubila Chaouche T. , Chaima Touaba
Published: October 2024

The environmental concern has increasingly become a focus in recent research on town planning and regional development. This paper discusses the renewed issue of urbanization affecting agricultural land and natural environments, with a new approach combining spatio-temporal monitoring of the evolution of the urban area of the province of Constantine, in relation to the agronomic quality of the land. In this context, the present study is based on the agronomic classification of land in the province of Constantine carried out by BNEDER study office in 1987. In addition, it uses maps extracted from Landsat satellite images for the years 1985, 2000, and 2020, and the annual land use data from the agriculture department (DSA), recorded between the years 2000 and 2020. The results obtained from this approach highlight the negative impact of urbanization over the last two decades in the Constantine agglomeration, as well as the strong vulnerability of natural environments and agricultural soil expected in the coming years. The accelerated pace of land artificialization has led to a significant reduction in agricultural space in the Constantine province. The urbanization of the city of Constantine alone consumed more land in 13 years (between 1987 and 2000) than it had in the twenty-seven years following independence, and more than it had consumed in a century before independence. In the event that public authorities do not take corrective and environmental protection actions, the situation regarding this problem will become more difficult to resolve.
BALKANLARDAKİ TÜRK KÜLTÜREL MİRASINA YÖNELİK TÜRKİYE’NİN YUMUŞAK GÜÇ KULLANIMI
Authors: Aygün Aslı Selefin
Published: October 2024

Dünya düzeni, uluslararası sistem, uluslararası ilişkiler için barış ortamının sağlanması, uluslararası ilişkiler teorilerinin açıklanması gibi düzen arayışı tartışma konularının temel unsurunu güç kavramı oluşturmaktadır. Bu nedenle Uluslararası İlişkilerde önemli bir yere sahip olan güç kavramı, teori açıklamalarında birçok tartışmanın ana unsuru olmuştur. Bu durumun devamı olarak Sovyet Sosyalist Cumhuriyetler Birliği’nin (SSCB) dağılması ile birlikte, J. Nye tarafından tanımlanan, farklı bir güç tartışması olarak ‘yumuşak güç’ kavramı ortaya çıkmıştır. Yumuşak gücün daha sonra diplomasi çeşitliliğinde de yer bulması ve küreselleşen dünyanın değişen sisteminde sert güç unsurundan daha etkili olması nedeni ile de dikkat çekmektedir. Bu bağlamda yumuşak güç unsurlarından olan din, kültür, ekonomi gibi faktörlerin Balkanlar’ın Türkiye ile bir ortak paydada buluşmasını sağlamıştır. Kültürel mirasa sahip çıkarak Müslüman halkı koruyan politik hareketler ile ekonomik iş birliklerinin sağlanması Türkiye’nin yumuşak güç diplomasisini ifade etmektedir. Bu çalışmada öncelikle yumuşak gücün Uluslararası İlişkilerde neyi ifade ettiği açıklanacak ve daha sonra realist perspektiften Türkiye’nin yumuşak güç diplomasisi Balkanlar özelinde incelenecektir.
Using supervision and team meetings to improve responses to child sexual abuse
Authors:   Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse, Jones Liz , Sabin Natasha ,   Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse
Published: October 2024

This guide shows how practice supervisors can best facilitate discussions about child sexual abyse within individual and group supervision sessions, and in team meetings. It also explains how they can use a range of publications produced by the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) – and particularly our ‘Key messages from research’ series – to support reflection and discussion.
Strategi Radio Sonora 102,6 FM Palembang pada Program Siaran “Indonesia Memilih”
Authors: Nugraha Bintang Agung Ade , Hasmawati Fifi , Hamandia Muhammad Randicha
Published: October 2024

Radio Sonora 102,6 FM Palembang merupakan salah satu media audio di kota palembang yang berfokus dalam menyebarkan informasi sosial politik, bisnis, dan lalu lintas. Berdasarkan data yang didapatkan peneliti, radio Sonora 102,6 FM Palembang merupakan 3 dari radio yang aktif dalam menyebarkan informasi edukasi politik mengenai persiapan pemilu 2024, radio Sonora Palembang tentu memiliki strategi dalam penyiarannya. Hal inilah yang membuat peneliti tertarik untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi radio Sonora 102,6 FM Palembang dalam mempertahankan ketertarikan pendengar melalui program siaran Indonesia Memilih. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teori yang dikembangkan oleh Susan Tyler Eastman yang membedah strategi pemograman siaran pada sebuah media menjadi 5 tahapan, yakni strategi kesesuaian (compatibility), strategi pembentukan kebiasaan (habbit formation), pengendalian arus pendengar (control of audience flow), penyimpanan sumber-sumber program (conservation of program resource), dan daya penarik massa (breadth of appeal), dalam penelitian ini juga ditinjau dari aspek manajemen melalui teori morissan yang membagi strategi program siaran menjadi 4 tahap yakni, perencanaan program, produksi dan pembelian program, eksekusi program, pengawasan dan evaluasi program. Hasil dari penelitian memperoleh kesimpulan bahwa radio Sonora 102,6 FM Palembang  dalam strategi mempertahankan ketertarikan pendengar melalui program siaran Indonesia memilih adalah menyesuaikan program berdasarkan kebutuhan dan momentum yang ada selain itu juga memanfaatkan teknologi terbaru dalam menyebarkan programnya mulai dari radio web streaming, live streaming youtube, promosi media sosial dan promosi program terjadwal.
Cardiograms and Electrography Are Crucial Diagnostic Procedures In Pregnant Women
Authors: Kizi Rozmetova Roziyakhon Yakubboy
Published: October 2024

Certain examinations place significant emphasis on the gestation period. Strictly passing every examination is of utmost importance for every woman, as failure to do so may result in the birth of children with various deformed and incapacitating disorders. The diagnostic procedures of cardiotomy, electrocardiography, ultrasonography, doppler ultrasonography, and phenocardiography are highly significant for pregnant women. Every expectant mother should undertake these tests comprehensively. The duration of pregnancy and developmental abnormalities like as hypotrophy, hydrocephaly, and microcephaly can be determined using these techniques. Furthermore, these techniques facilitate the surveillance of the foetal placenta and the estimation of the water content, particularly in cases of multiple pregnancies. Sonography examination is safe for both the pregnant woman and the developing foetus. Today, X-ray diagnostics is seldom employed. However, this approach strictly relies on the use of the vagina as the sole means of assessing the state and abnormalities of the foetus, in the absence of ultrasound equipment.
Penerapan Teknik Self Management dalam Meningkatkan Kedisiplinan Siswa SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Gresik
Authors: Saniyyah Rizqiyah , Puspitaningrum Noer
Published: October 2024

Kedisiplinan ialah komponen penting dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Tanpa adanya kedisiplinan, siswa tidak dapat berpartisipasi dalam proses pembelajaran secara efektif, sehingga memungkinkan terjadinya pelanggaran yang dapat mengganggu proses pembelajaran. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa efektif teknik self management dalam meningkatkan kedisiplinan siswa di SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Gresik. Metodologi yang diterapkan dalam penelitian ini ialah metode penelitian pre eksperimen dengan desain one group pretest-postest. Populasi yang diteliti terdiri dari seluruh siswa kelas VIII yang berjumlah 67 siswa. Sementara itu, sampel penelitian sebanyak 5 siswa dengan disiplin belajar yang rendah. Metode pengumpulan data yang diterapkan adalah dengan menyebar kuesioner yang sudah teruji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan teknik self management terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan kedisiplinan siswa SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Gresik.
Penerapan Bimbingan Kelompok Dengan Teknik Psikodrama Untuk Meningkatan Kecerdasan Emosional (Emotional Quotient) Pada Siswa SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Gresik
Authors: Sabilila Della , Puspitaningrum Noer
Published: October 2024

Kecerdasan emosional dirasa krusial karena membantu siswa mengelola emosi dan berinteraksi secara positif. Penelitian ini membahas tentang peningkatan kecerdasan emosional (emotional quotient) pada siswa SMP melalui bimbingan kelompok yang menggunakan teknik psikodrama. Psikodrama, sebagai metode yang efektif, diharapkan membantu siswa dalam pengembangan keterampilan emosional dan sosial. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode eksperimen kuantitatif dengan desain one-group pre-test post-test. Partisipan penelitian merupakan siswa kelas VII SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Gresik, dengan tahapan  pre-test dan post-test melalui angket kecerdasan emosional. Intervensi dilakukan dalam 4 sesi, dilanjutkan dengan evaluasi. Penelitian ini menunjukkan peningkatan kecerdasan emosional pada 6 siswa kelas VII SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Gresik setelah diberikan intervensi menggunakan bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik psikodrama. Pre-test dan post-test mengukur perbedaan signifikan, dengan peningkatan skor emosional. Teknik psikodrama terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan mengenali, mengelola emosi, dan membina hubungan sosial siswa, memperkuat hipotesis penelitian.
Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health Among Vulnerable Groups: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Fahrudin Adi , Albert Wanda Kiyah George , Esterilita Mari , Rochman Uut Hanafi , Utami Nazera Nur , Rauf Siti Hajar Abdul , Chik Azlini , Wardani Laila Meiliyandrie Indah
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aims to explore the impact of climate change on mental health among vulnerable groups, including low-income populations, Indigenous communities, children, women, and the elderly, to highlight their unique vulnerabilities and mental health outcomes. This aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), addressing the need for climate resilience and mental health equity.
 
Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in social vulnerability theory, emphasizing how structural inequalities exacerbate the impact of climate change on mental health. The framework integrates psychological theories of eco-anxiety and solastalgia, which explain the mental distress caused by environmental changes.
 
Method: A systematic literature review was conducted using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology. This involved a comprehensive search of academic databases, screening studies, and qualitatively synthesizing data from 35 peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2023.
 
Results and Discussion: Findings reveal that climate change exacerbates mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD among vulnerable groups due to their limited adaptive capacity and exposure to climate-related hazards. Vulnerable communities, including Indigenous groups and low-income populations, experience heightened psychological impacts such as eco-anxiety and solastalgia. The results underscore the importance of integrating mental health considerations into climate adaptation policies and developing targeted interventions to enhance resilience among these populations. This study also supports global efforts toward achieving SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
 
Research Implication: The study suggests the need for comprehensive and equitable mental health strategies that prioritize vulnerable groups in climate change adaptation planning. Policymakers must consider social equity and community-based approaches to mitigate the mental health impacts of climate change.
 
Originality/Value: This review uniquely addresses the intersection of climate change and mental health within marginalized populations, emphasizing the need for mental health integration in climate adaptation frameworks. The study highlights the underexplored psychological dimensions of climate change, providing valuable insights for developing inclusive and sustainable adaptation strategies.
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Case Study on Avabahuka (Frozen Shoulder)
Authors:   D, PhD, Professor & Head Department of Sanskrit Samhita and Siddhanta
Published: October 2024

Avabahuka is one of the Dhatu Kshayajanya Vata Vyadhi. It is the Vyadhi which hampers the functions of the hand. In Ashtanga Hridaya, Acharya Vagbhatta mentioned that Amsamulasthita Vayu causes Sankochana of Sira which results in to the restrictions of movements of hands. Avabahuka is correlated with the Frozen Shoulder in contemporary science. It is a condition which is characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. Avabahuka includes Amsa Sandhi Shoola, Shotha, Stabdhata, Sakashta Hastakriya etc. This condition occurs more commonly in Diabetic patients. Therefore, now a day’s its management becomes more important. In Ashtanga Hridaya for Avabahuka Nasya treatment was mentioned as Sthanika Snehana, Swedana along with Shamana chikitsa.
Contribution to the Study of the Chemical and Microstructural Quality of Reinforcing Bars in DR. Congo “Case of the City of Lubumbashi”
Authors:   Department of chemical process engineering of the higher school of industrial engineers (ESI) / University of Lubumbashi (UNILU), Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zoza C. Kanyonga , H. Ilunga Ngoie ,   Department of industrial chemistry of the polytechnic faculty/University of Lubumbashi (UNILU), Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Umba D. Mukalayi ,   Department of industrial chemistry of the polytechnic faculty/University of Lubumbashi (UNILU), Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Baruani J. Luhembwe ,   Department of chemical process engineering of the higher school of industrial engineers (ESI) / University of Lubumbashi (UNILU), Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mujinga Zeka ,   Department of industrial chemistry of the polytechnic faculty/University of Lubumbashi (UNILU), Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, K.E. Kayembe ,   Agrifood Research Center (CRAA), quality control department /Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mayur C. Kalaka ,   Agrifood Research Center (CRAA), quality control department /Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3229-9456
Published: October 2024

This research highlights the contribution to the study of the microstructural quality of reinforcing bars on the Lubumbashi market including bars imported from South Africa (FA), Zambia (FZ) and those produced locally ( FC) by the only steel industry, in the former province of Katanga, the iron processing company SOTRAFER, in acronym. The samples of the locally produced reinforcement bars (FC) were collected at SOTRAFER at the end of production, while the samples of the FA and FZ reinforcement bars were taken randomly on the Lushois market in a hardware store specializing in sales to avoid errors.Microstructural analysis of all bars revealed a similar microstructure consisting of a ferrite (light areas) and pearlite (dark areas) matrix and a ferrito-pearlitic structure. This microstructure, as predicted by the Fe-C equilibrium diagram, could be justified by the carbon content (lower than the eutectoid point content); the results prove that all bars are hypoeutectoid steels (%C ≤ 0.77). They can also be assimilated to the category of mild steels (0.1 ≤ %C ≤ 0.25). This also shows that all the bars have not undergone a particular heat treatment and have been cooled very slowly in order to allow the diffusion of atoms and reach equilibrium conditions. The results obtained from the variance analyses of different materials of dimensions of 10, 12 and 16 mm revealed that at the level of chemical and mechanical analyses, there was no significant difference on all the parameters studied and that all the reinforcement bars could perfectly be used in construction. Finally, the survey reveals that FA is reputed to be of better quality among consumers, for several reasons including the psychological one although its price is lower than that produced locally.
Blue Accounting Literacy Perspective on the Tourism Sector in Indonesia
Authors:   Tanjungpura University, Indonesia, Ikhsan Didik Bil , Hamzani Umiaty ,   Tanjungpura University, Indonesia, Espa Vitriyan ,   Tanjungpura University, Indonesia
Published: October 2024

This research aims to analyze the challenges, role of government, and understanding of stakeholders in managing marine and coastal resources in Indonesia through the Blue Accounting approach. This research uses qualitative methodology with literature analysis of twenty-five relevant articles. The data was analyzed to identify the main challenges, government role, and stakeholder understanding in implementing Blue Accounting. Management of marine and coastal resources in Indonesia faces various challenges, including inadequate infrastructure and low public awareness. The government's role is critical in developing regulations, coordinating conservation efforts, and involving stakeholders. Stakeholder understanding of Blue Accounting and multi-stakeholder collaboration have proven effective in overcoming these challenges and improving resource welfare. This research provides insight into the importance of strong regulation, public education, and collaboration between governments, communities, and the private sector in the management of marine and coastal resources. The practical implications are the need to develop a blue accounting model that is more integrated with information and communication technology to improve the effectiveness of environmental monitoring and management. The study emphasizes the importance of data-based Blue Accounting approaches and multi-stakeholder collaboration in marine and coastal resource management, which has not been much applied in previous research.
The Role of Halal Awareness, Halal Labels and Halal Lifestyle on the Decision to Purchase a Product in the Millennial Generation Era with Religiosity as a Moderating Variable (Postgraduate Student Study of Uin Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Authors:   UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Saroya Savinatus , Asnawi Nur ,   UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Prajnawati Maretha Ika ,   UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
Published: October 2024

This study aims to analyze the role of Halal Awareness, Halal Labels and Halal Lifestyle on the purchasing decision of a product in the millennial generation era with religiosity as a Moderation variable. This study aims to understand the factors that drive the millennial generation in purchasing decisions for a product, with a focus on how Religiosity can moderate Halal Awareness, Halal Labels and Halal Lifestyle in influencing Purchasing Decisions in the millennial generation era. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires aimed at Postgraduate Students of UIN Malang. The data was then processed using structural equation modeling (SEM), PLS-SEM method. The results of this study indicate that variables X1, X2, and X3 have a significant influence on purchasing decisions for a product. However, Religiosity as a moderation variable has not been able to moderate the variables of halal awareness and halal lifestyle
Parents' income has influence on levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviour of junior high school student
Authors: Rusdiawan Afif , Fikri Muhammad Dzul , Purnomo Mochamad , Nor Azmawaty Mohamad , Fitriyah Ningsih Yuni , Rohman Moch. Fathur , Fathir Lucy Widya , Lani Ahmad
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine physical activity (PA level) and sedentary behavior (SB level) in students with various parents' income levels. This study used a cross-sectional design. The subjects used in this study were 900 students from 10 schools and ten cities in East Java, Indonesia. Data on students' parents' income were grouped into five categories based on their income level (very low: n = 360; low: n = 231; medium: n = 123; high: n = 79; very high: n = 107). The research instruments used were the Children’s Physical Activity Questionnaire (CPAQ) to measure the level of physical activity (PA level) and the Adolescent Sedentary Activity Questionnaire (ASAQ) to measure the level of sedentary behavior (SB level). The results of the Mann-Whitney statistical test showed significant differences in PA level and SB level between the very low-income group of parents and the low, medium, high, and very high-income groups (p<0.05). In conclusion, the higher the level of parental income, the better the students' physical activity, and the lower their sedentary behaviour.
Keywords: Family monthly income, physical activity, sedentary behavior, junior high school student