bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ODA Policy Agenda for the Integrated Approach: Using Delphi Survey Analysis
Authors:   Korea Association of International Development and Cooperation, Kim Daeyong , Lee Sohee , Woo Hyeyoung
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This research aims to identify policy tasks for international development cooperation (ODA) projects in order to implement an integrated approach and evaluate them. In this context, the paper redefines the definitions and classifications of integrated approaches, explores methodological changes, and evaluates the potential for mainstreaming.
Originality: An integrated approach has been emerging at a time when ODA projects have been packaged or enlarged, emphasizing a holistic and comprehensive perspective. This study aims to derive practical concepts shaped by discourse and consensus among experts in the field.
Methodology: The policy agenda for integrating ODA projects is identified through a Delphi survey involving 30 distinguished experts in the field of international development cooperation. The survey assesses the importance, urgency, and feasibility of each agenda item.
Result: External factors are more urgent compared to internal factors, but they are not considered more important or highly feasible. The high-priority policy tasks include facilitating adequate discussions on supply and demand between donor and recipient countries (partner countries), enhancing cooperation with relevant departments/agencies in recipient countries, and improving the project management capacity of Korean specialized institutions.
Conclusion and Implication: These results are expected to contribute to the development of related policies and program design based on the integrated approach. Furthermore, this research can contribute to the formulation of relevant national policies and enhance the national brand.
Leiomiossarcoma de Próstata: Relato de Caso
Authors: Santos Nathan Henrique dos , Novotny Rodrigo , Novotny Cristiano , Jost Renan Trevisan , Morais Pedro de Castro Martins de
Published: April 2024

Introdução: O sarcoma é um tumor raro, representando menos de 0,1% dos tumores prostáticos primários em adultos. Destes, o leiomiossarcoma é o subtipo mais frequente. Geralmente, são descobertos em estádios avançados, tornando o prognóstico desfavorável. A abordagem é variável, sendo a cirurgia o manejo preferencial. Relato do caso: Paciente do sexo masculino, 65 anos, com queixa de jato urinário fraco e noctúria, apresentando, ao toque retal, área prostática de maior consistência. Exames de imagem evidenciaram volumoso nódulo sólido prostático, com a biópsia transretal mostrando se tratar de um tumor estromal com malignidade potencial incerta. O paciente foi submetido à prostatectomia radical retropúbica, com exames anatomopatológico e imuno-histoquímico confirmando leiomiossarcoma de próstata. Após tratamento cirúrgico e adjuvante, o paciente evoluiu satisfatoriamente. Conclusão: O leiomiossarcoma de próstata é um tumor raro e agressivo. Geralmente, o prognóstico é desfavorável, mas pode ser melhorado em pacientes com doença localizada submetidos a tratamento multimodal.
Uso do LED Terapêutico após Vaporização de Lesões Verrucosas com Laser de CO2: Relato de Caso
Authors: Gomes Isabela Oliveira , Uyeda Maria Gabriela Baumgarten Kuster , Rangel Neto Osmar Ferreira , Rizzi Samantha Karlla Lopes de Almeida
Published: April 2024

Introdução: O papilomavírus humano (HPV) é um vírus sexualmente transmissível que pode levar ao desenvolvimento de lesões na pele e mucosas. Uma infecção persistente pode cursar com lesões precursoras ou câncer em diferentes regiões, entre elas, lesões vulvares. Relato do caso: Caso descritivo de intervenção fisioterapêutica com light emiting diode (LED) terapêutico em paciente com lesões vulvares induzidas por HPV, que realizou um extenso procedimento de vaporização nas lesões. Após vaporização, realizou tratamento fisioterapêutico com LED terapêutico visando acelerar o processo cicatricial, regeneração tecidual e minimizar a dor. Foi utilizada manta de LED com 18 diodos de LED vermelho – 660 nm e 13 diodos de LED infravermelho 850 nm, sendo a energia entregue por LED de 1 J a cada três minutos, permanecendo por dez minutos. Foram realizadas duas aplicações durante a internação hospitalar, uma no primeiro e outra no segundo dia após a cirurgia. Após alta hospitalar, mais duas aplicações, uma por semana. Após duas primeiras aplicações de LED realizadas no ambiente hospitalar, foi possível observar, de maneira subjetiva, uma melhora da vascularização local. Houve também uma melhora relatada pela paciente, em relação à dor local, facilidade para urinar após as aplicações e redução do edema. Após duas aplicações ambulatoriais, uma vez por semana, ocorreu cicatrização satisfatória. Conclusão: O LED parece ser um recurso promissor na cicatrização de lesões na vulva ocasionadas após vaporização com laser, porém estudos clínicos controlados são necessários para confirmação dessa hipótese.
How Do Transnational Distance Education Graduate Students Perceive Quality?
Authors: Heiser Rebecca E. , Lazou Chrysoula , Mavraki Anastasia , Psychogiou Maria , Palalas Aga , Walsh Pamela
Published: April 2024

Driven by competition amongst higher education institutions, increasing recognition of the benefits of international academic mobility, and the global pandemic, transnational distance education has accelerated in recent years. Despite its many advantages, quality assurance issues can pose significant obstacles to success. Using a collaborative autoethnography approach, this study aimed to conceptualize quality dimensions from the perspectives of three Greek graduate students shaped by their collective experience at an open university in Canada. The findings suggest that quality encompasses accessibility, learner-centred instructional design, social-emotional support, and applying acquired knowledge and skills in local contexts.
International Students and Generative Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Bannister Peter , Alcalde Peñalver Elena , Santamaría Urbieta Alexandra
Published: April 2024

An exploratory analysis of tertiary education GenAI academic integrity policies has been undertaken, to examine provision for international students, having been identified as vulnerable to bias and integrity challenges associated with these technologies. A qualitative document analysis of 131 HE institutions (HEI) policies across 11 countries reveals mostly scant consideration of international students' needs, with the majority lacking any explicit provision. A subsequent SWOT analysis of exceptions to this generally indicates strengths in acknowledging diverse learner assumptions but weaknesses regarding specificity in articulating tailored expectations and support. These novel findings suggest international students have been largely overlooked by HEIs here despite generally significant economic contributions, reflecting the tenets of the commodification of HE. Results also highlight an urgent need to address gaps by incorporating international student voices in policy development,. Not addressing these issues risks exacerbating frictions, undermining academic integrity, and further disadvantaging this group in policy responses to GenAI.
We have to change; they stay the same
Authors: Qu Mingxin , Song Xianlin
Published: April 2024

Overseas student integration and difficulties in adjusting into the academic life of the host country are often posited as personal failures, and international education scholarship focuses heavily on the notion of failure. However, the categorization of international students is premised on them not being active subjects in the curriculum and the ways in which they can contribute to internationalization of higher education. The current study addresses this negative characterization through qualitative methodology, observing and interviewing 24 Chinese international students at an Australian university. Conducted during the COVID pandemic period, this study offers new insights into how the shift to online learning exacerbated the failure of the teaching, learning, and curriculum models that predominate in Australian universities. We call for a rethinking of international students’ education; as the pandemic subsides, deeper conversations are necessary over the continued prevalence of the deficit model while considering international students’ agency in their learning practices.
THE STATE AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROSTHETIC INDUSTRY IN UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF WARTIME SOCIAL POLICY
Authors:   Poltava State Agrarian University, Lozynska Tamara , Romenska Taisiia ,   Poltava State Agrarian University
Published: April 2024

The consequence of any war is the appearance of a large number of injured civilians and military personnel. In 2009, Ukraine signed the UN Convention "On the Rights of Persons with Disabilities" and confirmed guarantees regarding the provision of persons with disabilities with rehabilitation aids and their social inclusion. The purpose of the article is to highlight the results of the research, which are related to the state policy of development of the field of prosthetics in the context of ensuring the rights of people with disabilities, their rehabilitation and social inclusion. The relevance of the problem under consideration is determined by the fact that in 2022-2023, the number of injured civilians in Ukraine increased by 15%, the military - by five times, and the organization of the activities of prosthetic and orthopedic enterprises does not allow to fully satisfy the needs in prosthetics. The research methodology was based on the use of such methods as: content analysis (to identify the main content of legal acts on providing persons with disabilities with technical and other means of rehabilitation), abstraction - in order to highlight the most essential characteristics of the development of the prosthetics and orthopedics industry, systematization, which made it possible to organize and bring to a certain degree of coherence the state policy measures necessary to ensure the development of the field of prosthetics. The tasks of the state in the context of the implementation of social policy are measures aimed at the development of the prosthetic and orthopedic industry and the establishment of a system of rehabilitation of people affected by the war. In order to streamline the system of prosthetics for people with disabilities, improve the quality of prosthetics and rational use of budget funds, in 2014 the government liquidated "Ukrprotez" as an intermediary in the distribution of financial resources. The next stage of the reorganization of the network of prosthetic and orthopedic enterprises was the transformation of state-owned enterprises into state-owned commercial ones. The practical significance of the article lies in the substantiation of the set of measures necessary for the reorganization and development of enterprises in the prosthetics industry, including issues of a strategic nature that require the development of an appropriate Strategy. The industry development strategy, in turn, should include decisions on organizational, technological, personnel, and economic issues of ensuring the effective operation of prosthetic and orthopedic enterprises.
CORPORATE TRAINING CENTERS AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR ESTABLISHING COOPERATION BETWEEN HEI AND ENTERPRISES REGARDING THE INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL UPDATE
Authors:   Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, Zhukova Оlena , Kanash Olesia ,   Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, Parsyak Volodymyr ,   Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding
Published: April 2024

The war in Ukraine has caused significant damage to domestic enterprises. Missile attacks have either damaged or completely destroyed objects of fixed capital and production infrastructure. However, the most significant problem lies in the loss of personnel within these organizations. Personnel need to be restored, and its intellectual capital must be updated. In this context, the question arises about establishing cooperation between higher education institutions and, primarily, high-tech intellectual businesses to address the challenges they face. In fact, this involves implementing dual forms of acquiring professional competencies by students of universities and enhancing the qualifications of organizational personnel. This topic is not new to a certain part of the academic community, however, such discussions only sometimes result in useful proposals regarding methods and technologies that would be beneficial to the relevant stakeholders. This problem-solving on the example of a corporate training center is the purpose of our investigation. The informational basis of the research includes legislative and regulatory acts governing processes related to the implementation of dual forms of higher education, as well as numerous publications from our predecessors identified using content analysis methods of popular scientific-metric databases. Observations of the practice of training centers creation by organizations participating in the Ukrainian Maritime Cluster were used to form practical conclusions and recommendations. A series of reasons are given for why this idea arose and was implemented in practice by companies in the shipbuilding product chain. All of them have long transformed into high-tech intellectual centers, requiring the engagement of a new generation of employees who are equally proficient in engineering, information and communication tools, and management. They must unite real and artificial intelligence carriers into effective teams. It is emphasized that the advantage of training centers lies in the synergistic effect resulting from shared requirements for training profiles, high competence, and experience in developing educational plans.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Vinnytsia National Technical University, Karachyna Nataliia , Koshovyi Vadym ,   Vinnytsia National Technical University, Shtanko Oleksandr ,   Vinnytsia National Technical University
Published: April 2024

A thorough transformational study of pre-war development trends and an assessment of the impact of military operations on the development of the machine-building complex of Ukraine are carried out. It is determined that a rather difficult situation has developed in the machine-building complex of Ukraine due to a significant decline in production after 1990: the machine-building industry reached a particularly critical level in terms of production in 1996, during 1997-1999, the dynamics of production was almost stable (23.2-29.6%); since 2000, production has been gradually increasing and in 2004 for the first time exceeded the value of 1990. The changes in the dynamics of machine-building production in 2022 after a full-scale invasion of Ukraine are particularly catastrophic. The author identifies the main problems faced by the Ukrainian machine-building industry during martial law: destruction of production facilities as a result of hostilities; destruction of energy and telecommunications infrastructure as a result of hostilities and rocket attacks; damage to the transport system, blocking of entire transport routes and sectors; decline in profits and deterioration of the financial and economic situation; shortage of personnel; and environmental degradation.The article reveals strategic directions and tools for the development of machine building in Ukraine: scaling up projects for the production of critical types of machine building products (special equipment, construction equipment, vehicles) by establishing cooperation between state and local authorities and manufacturers, as well as localisation of foreign-made equipment based on Ukrainian enterprises; strengthening ties between industry research institutions and technological units of the machine building sector in overcoming the problems of creating new materials and technologies, searching for and implementing original ideas for creating domestic brands following modern needs; supporting export activities and diversification of production, introducing incentive and compensation mechanisms at the state, regional and local levels; expanding domestic demand for domestic machine-building products in the post-war recovery.
PECULIARITIES OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT MANAGERS IN UKRAINE
Authors:   Odesa National Maritime University, Glavatskhih Victoria , Andriievska Vira ,   Odesa National Maritime University
Published: April 2024

The article raises questions about the peculiarities of professional training of project managers and their certification in Ukraine. An overview of the market of educational services for the training of specialists in the field of project management is provided. The features of the activities of the leading organizations of additional education and training (certification) in this area, operating in Ukraine or providing services online, are described. A brief description of the demand in this area of training in higher education institutions of Ukraine under educational and professional programmes of the first level of education (bachelor's degree) within the specialty 073 - "Management" is given. The authors analyses the Ukrainian market of educational services to identify higher education institutions that provide training in project management. To achieve this goal, a content analysis was conducted using the Unified State Electronic Database of Education. The requirements for international certification of project management specialists, associations involved in the development of competencies in this field of knowledge are considered. The advantages of certified specialists are presented. Certification of specialists is aimed at achieving the following objectives: determination and confirmation of the level of competence of specialists to ensure their competitiveness in the Ukrainian and foreign markets of services in the field of project management; protection of legal entity engaged in the field of project management from incompetent and dishonest specialist; assistance to legal entities engaged in the field of project management in the selection and recruitment of competent specialists. A certified project management specialist must meet the established international requirements, which cover: professional knowledge; skills and abilities; personal qualities and ethical code of the project manager. The authors substantiate the need for highly qualified project managers in the new realities of martial law, who will contribute to the rapid recovery of the economy and the country after significant destruction.
ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ШТУЧНОГО ІНТЕЛЕКТУ ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТУ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПРОЄКТАМИ
Authors: Бачинський Олександр
Published: April 2024

Метою статті є вивчення впливу штучного інтелекту (ШІ) на управління проєктами та прогнозування перспектив його застосування. У статті розглядаються етапи еволюції ШІ в управлінні проєктами. Кожен етап розглядається з точки зору впровадження, вигод та викликів. В статті детально розглянуто використання штучного інтелекту в сфері управління проєктами, зокрема в ІТ-галузі. Підкреслено важливість штучного інтелекту як невід'ємного компонента управління проєктами, вказуючи на його здатність до автоматизації, підвищення продуктивності та поліпшення якості рішень. Розглянуто можливості та виклики використання штучного інтелекту, зокрема в контексті розробки ієрархічних структур робіт та прогнозної аналітики. Проаналізовано переваги і недоліки використання ШІ в управлінні проєктами. Висновки та перспективи подальших досліджень у цьому напрямку вказують на потребу вдосконалення стратегій впровадження ШІ.
ОБЛІКОВО-АНАЛІТИЧНЕ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ РОЗРАХУНКІВ ЗА ПОДАТКАМИ В ОПЕРАЦІЯХ З РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ МАЙБУТНІХ ОБ’ЄКТІВ НЕРУХОМОСТІ
Authors: Грицай Ольга , Горбатий Андрій
Published: April 2024

У статті визначено сутність майбутніх об’єктів нерухомості, замовників будівництва та девелоперів. Розкрито нормативне регулювання операцій з реалізації майбутніх об’єктів нерухомості та спеціальних майнових прав на них. Досліджено оподаткування податком на додану вартість операцій з першої передачі спеціального майнового права на майбутній об'єкт житлової нерухомості покупцю за договором купівлі-продажу майбутнього об'єкта житлової нерухомості. Визначено відображення в обліку господарських операцій з першого постачання житла. Проаналізовано особливості обліку та оподаткування продажу майбутніх об’єктів нежитлової нерухомості. Запропоновано методику бухгалтерського обліку формування доходів і собівартості будівництва майбутніх об’єктів нерухомості, з урахуванням нових податкових різниць з податку на прибуток підприємства.
ОСНОВИ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТУ ТА МАРКЕТИНГУ У ФІТНЕС ІНДУСТРІЇ
Authors: Драгунов Дмитро , Ридзель Юрій
Published: April 2024

У статті розглянуто основні питання, які стосуються менеджменту та маркетингу фітнес індустрії в сучасному світі. Фітнес індустрія є не лише однією з найпопулярніших галузей, але й важливою складовою активного та здорового способу життя. Зростання популярності занять фітнесом вимагає ефективного менеджменту та маркетингу. Маркетингові послуги для успішного функціонування фітнес-центрів та студій відіграє велику роль у їх подальшому розвитку. Саме просування маркетингових послуг у цьому напрямі робить успішне на сьогодні зростання попиту у фітнес індустрії. Запровадження ряду маркетингових підходів спрямованих на покращення здорового способу життя, робить успішним фітнес індустрію в нашій країні і поза нею. Запропоновано окремі шляхи розвитку фітнес індустрії, що забезпечуються на засадах маркетингу.
МАРКЕТИНГОВІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОСОБИСТОСТІ РЕСТОРАТОРА, ЩО ОБУМОВЛЮЮТЬ ЕФЕКТИВНУ ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ РЕСТОРАННОЇ СФЕРИ
Authors: Звягінцева Ольга , Матвієнко Світлана , Матвієнко Андрій
Published: April 2024

У статті доведено, що для ефективного функціонування підприємств ресторанної сфери необхідно використовувати маркетингові особливості цих підприємств в процесі виробництва та пропозиції ресторанних послуг. Одним з ключових елементів комплексу маркетингу послуг виступає персонал, який виробляє на надає ці послуги клієнтові. В ресторанному бізнесі цим елементом є ресторатор. Запропоновано на підприємствах ресторанної сфери виявляти та контролювати маркетингові особливості особистості ресторатора для підвищення ефективності його функцій та діяльності ресторанів. Виділені ознаки та якості суб'єкта професійної діяльності, суб'єкта підприємницької діяльності, суб'єкта діяльності у ресторанному бізнесі, групи якостей та навичок успішного ресторатора, які враховують особливості його підприємницької діяльності та специфіки функціонування підприємств ресторанного бізнесу.
Задерейко О. В. Операційні системи : навчально-методичний посібник [Електронне видання]
Authors:   Національний університет «Одеська юридична академія», Задерейко Олександр Владиславович , Гура Володимир Ігоревич , Толокнов Анатолій Арнольдович
Published: April 2024

Навчально-методичний посібник містить: теоретичний і практичний матеріал з основ побудови, функціонування та конфігурації сучасних операційних систем; завдання до лабораторних і самостійних занять, які виконуються у комп’ютерному класі в межах навчальної дисципліни. Розглянуто основні методи і програмні засоби діагностики, обслуговування та експлуатації операційних систем. Навчально-методичний посібник призначений для студентів з метою закріплення лекційного матеріалу і підготовки до лабораторних та самостійних занять з дисципліни «Операційні системи».
Трофименко О. Г., Логінова Н. І., Манаков С. Ю. Методичні вказівки до виконання кваліфікаційної роботи здобувачами першого (бакалаврського) рівня вищої освіти за спеціальностями 121 «Інженерія програмного забезпечення» та 122 «Комп’ютерні науки» [Електронне видання]
Authors:   Національний університет «Одеська юридична академія», Трофименко Олена Григорівна , Логінова Наталія Іванівна , Манаков Сергій Юрійович
Published: April 2024

Розглянуто особливості структурного наповнення та оформлення кваліфікаційної роботи бакалавра здобувачами першого освітнього рівня вищої освіти. Зазначені вказівки допоможуть студентам зрозуміти правила структурування, оформлення та подання кваліфікаційної роботи й забезпечити системний, структурований підхід до її виконання.
Трофименко О. Г. Тестування та забезпечення якості програмних систем : навчально-методичний посібник [Електронне видання] /
Authors:   Національний університет «Одеська юридична академія», Трофименко О. Г. , Дика А. І.
Published: April 2024

У навчально-методичному посыбнику розглянуто особливості процесу тестування програмного забезпечення: фази та технології, тестова документація, критерії та метрики тестів тощо. Вивчаються за-соби програмної інженерії щодо оцінки якості у загальному процесі проєктування та конструювання програмного забезпечення, методи верифікації та валідації про-грамного забезпечення. Містить завдання до лабораторних занять, які виконуються у комп’ютерному класі, та самостійних робіт у межах навчальної дисципліни.
Clinical characteristics and risk factors of in-hospital mortality in
patients with Takotsubo syndrome
Authors: Vu Vu Hoang , Nguyen Thanh Cong , Nguyen Binh Thi Hai , Tran Hoa , Truong Binh Quang
Published: April 2024

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a condition of transient systolic dysfunction
triggered by emotional or physical stress. Nowadays, Takotsubo
cardiomyopathy is gaining attention and has been detected more frequently.
However, there is no collected data on Vietnamese subjects. This study aims
to describe the clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and determine of rates and independent risk factors
for in-hospital mortality.

A retrospective andobservational study was conducted at the University
Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, involved 103 patients diagnosed with
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy between January 2015 and June 2022. The diagnosis
was made based on the revised Mayo Clinic diagnostic criteria.

The average age of the study population was 71.2±15.3 years, with
females accounting for 64.1% of the patients. The most common comorbidities
among the patients were hypertension (57.3%), diabetes mellitus (30.1%),
ischemic heart disease (15.5%), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(15.5%). Acute heart failure was observed in 30.1% of the patients, while
ventricular arrhythmias were present in 17.6% of cases. The majority of
triggers were attributed to physical factors, including infection (37.9%),
respiratory failure (18.4%), postoperative status (3.9%), and acute
neurological disease (2.9%). The in-hospital mortality rate was 17.5%, and
the independent risk factors were identified as acute heart failure
(OR=20.657, 95%CI 2.306–185.008, p=0.007) and respiratory failure
(OR=10.397, 95% CI 1.117–96.795, p=0.040).

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy patients have many comorbidities and are often
triggered by physical factors. The in-hospital mortality rate is
significant, with acute heart failure and respiratory failure identified as
independent risk factors.
Historic residential segregation impacts biodiversity data availability disparately across the tree of life
Authors: Locke Dexter , Chapman Melissa , Ellis-Soto Diego
Published: April 2024

Urbanization alters species ranges and nature’s contributions to people, motivating urban conservation. Residential segregation policies have left an indelible impact on urban environments, greenspaces, and wildlife communities, creating socioeconomic heterogeneity and altering biota. However, the extent to which data sufficiently capture urban biodiversity patterns remains unclear, especially when considering historic segregation. We explore how biodiversity metrics (sampling density, estimated completeness of sampling, and expected species richness) vary by Home Owner’s Loan Corporation (HOLC) grade across taxonomic groups, leveraging nearly 60 million amphibia, aves, fungi, insecta, mammalia, plantae, and reptilia observations collected between 2000 and 2020, for 145 Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the United States. After accounting for environmental conditions, we estimate significant differences in sampling density across HOLC grade for all taxonomic groups, with the lowest values found in areas previously redlined. Estimated completeness of biodiversity inventory was low (average ~42% across all taxa) and varied significantly by HOLC grade for birds, mammals, and plants. Expected richness only varied by HOLC grade for birds. Our findings highlight how differences in biodiversity sampling may not translate to differences in expected species richness patterns, and suggest that applying insights obtained from certain taxonomic groups and extrapolating to multiple others may not be appropriate. Urban wildlife communities are not well-documented despite the explosion of digital information, and what is documented is known to be biased along a housing segregation typology for some taxon. These findings add evidence to suggest long-lasting effects of legacies of segregation on the natural world.
Dijital Okuryazarlık ile İlgili Tezlerin Sistematik Derlemesi
Authors: Gür Zeynep Beyza , Duman Serap Nur
Published: April 2024

Dijital okuryazarlık, dijital dünyada anlama, araştırma, sorgulama, iletişim kurma, öğrenme gibi temel faaliyetlerimizi sürdürebilmek için kazanmamız gereken yeterliklerden biridir. Aynı zamanda teknolojiyi ve teknoloji tabanlı araç gereç ve donanımları aktif kullanabilmek için dijital okuryazarlık becerilerine sahip olmak önemlidir. Bu kapsamda yapılan bu araştırmanın amacı ‘Dijital Okuryazarlık’ kavramını içeren araştırmaların sistematik derlemesini gerçekleştirmektir. Sistematik derleme kurallarına uygun olarak belirlenen ölçütlere göre toplam 113 yüksek lisans ve doktora tezi incelenmiştir. Bu tezler düzeylerine (yüksek lisans / doktora), yazarlarının cinsiyetine, üniversitelerine, enstitülerine, anabilim dallarına, araştırma yöntemlerine, veri toplama araçlarına ve örneklemlerine göre incelenmiş bununla beraber çıkarımlara ulaşılmıştır. İncelenen tezlerinin çoğunun eğitim bilimleri alanında öğretmenlerin (%33.91) ve öğretmen adaylarının (%20.86) dijital okuryazarlık düzeylerini ölçmeye yönelik olduğu görülmüştür. Yıllara göre bakıldığında 2020 yılından itibaren önemli bir artış olduğu görülmüştür. Tezlerin büyük bir çoğunluğunun nicel çalışmalar (%71.68) olduğu fark edilmiştir. Bu nicel çalışmalarda genellikle veri toplama aracı olarak dijital okuryazarlık ölçekleri kullanılmıştır. Buna ek olarak karma yöntem kullanan tezlerde görüşme formları da en çok tercih edilen veri toplama araçlarındandır. Tezlerin düzeylerine bakıldığında büyük bir çoğunluğunun yüksek lisans tezi (%92.03) olduğu görülmüştür. Üniversitelere göre yayınlanan tezler dengeli bir dağılım sergilemiştir. Bunun sonucu olarak, sistematik derlemeye göre yapılandırılan bu çalışma ‘Dijital okuryazarlık’ kavramı ile ilgili yapılacak yeni çalışmaların yöntemine, veri toplama aracına ve örneklemine karar vermede katkıda bulunmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Ortaokul Öğrencilerinde Okul Terk Riskinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Avşar Duygu , Arslantaş H. İsmail
Published: April 2024

Bu araştırma ortaokul öğrencilerinde okul terk riski taşıyan öğrencilerin incelenmesi ve okul terk risklerinin tespit edilmesini amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemini basit tesadüfi örnekleme yolu ile seçilmiş 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılında kamu ortaokullarında öğrenim gören 5., 6., 7. ve 8. sınıf ortaokul öğrencileri oluşturmaktadır. Bu öğrencilerin okul terk riski puanları kişisel bilgi formu ve Okul Terk Riski Ölçeğinden (OTRÖ) elde edilen verilerden oluşmaktadır. Bulgular incelendiğinde, okul terk riskinin ölçeğin geneli ve alt boyutlarında ortalamanın üzerinde yaşanmakta olduğu ortaya konmuştur. Bunun dışında ise cinsiyet, sınıf düzeyi, öğrencinin kardeş sayısı ve kaçıncı kardeş olduğu, devamsızlık gün sayısı ve ailelerinin aylık gelir düzeyine göre değişiklik gösterdiği de tespit edilmiştir.
MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF THE FACTORS OF LAND USE OF THE OBJECTS OF THE NATURE RESERVE FUND OF THE REGIONS
Authors: Mamonov K. , Viatkin R. , Shterndok E. , Shterndok A.
Published: April 2024

It has been proven that the land use level of the nature reserve fund objects is decreasing, and their condition is being disturbed based on unjustified construction, in particular. In this context, forming a quantitative basis for decision-making through implementing mathematical modelling of the land use factors of the nature reserve fund objects of the regions is particularly relevant.
As a result of the generalisation of theoretical approaches, we proposed a definition of ‘land use monitoring of the nature reserve fund objects of the regions’ as a set of legal, constructive, complex, organisational, functional, and instrumental directions aimed at the formation of informational, analytical, and spatial support regarding the state and level of land use of the nature reserve fund objects at the regional level using mathematical modelling methods, which creates a quantitative basis for permanent tracking and control over the use of the nature reserve fund objects.
The purpose of the study is to use mathematical modelling tools to establish cause-and-effect relationships between the factors of land use of the nature reserve fund objects of the regions. In this context, the study has solved the following tasks: highlighting the practical aspects of mathematical modelling of the factors of land use of the nature reserve fund objects of the regions; characterisation of the adequacy criteria of the established relationships between the integral indicator of the level of land use of the nature reserve fund objects of the regions and factors using the method of neural networks. The results of mathematical modelling allow for forecasting changes in the integral indicator of the level of land use of the nature reserve fund objects of the regions depending on the relevant factors and for offering scientifically based recommendations for the development and implementation of monitoring of the formation of land use of the nature reserve fund objects of the regions.
The conducted analysis of the adequacy of the developed mathematical models of the influence of factors on the integral indicator of the level of land use of the nature reserve fund objects of the regions using the neural network method made it possible to confirm the completeness and reliability of the established relationships based on the low values ​​of the relative error of the test sample.
Keywords: land use, objects of the natural reserve fund of the regions, methods, mathematical modelling, monitoring.
Mechanism of Autism Spectrum Disorder and The Involvement of microRNA
Authors: Mansur Fadlul A.F. , Raman Nur Fatin Aqilah , Rahman Hayati Abdul , Mohd Manzor Nur Fariha
Published: April 2024

Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD refers to a broad range of neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent deficits in social abilities, repetitive behavioural pattern and restricted interest propensity that usually developed throughout childhood. It is referred as spectrum disorder due to its wide variation of subsets that includes several conditions. Autism is referred as spectrum of disorders with wide range of subtypes due to its aetiologically diverse nature. Even each person with ASD within the same subsets may experience a distinct set of strengths and challenges in terms of learning, thoughts and problem-solving ranging from highly skilled to being severely affected. The genesis of it is incompletely comprehensible despite numerous studies have been done to elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms beneath this whole range of impaired neurodevelopmental condition. In this review, literature search was performed with primary focus was given to known mechanism of ASD and specific involvement of microRNA. Given the complexity of ASD with diversity of clinical manifestations, it can be considered as multifactorial aetiopathogenesis disorder that is associated with diverse genetic factors that may also be predisposed by environmental exposures and prenatal factors. Environmental risk factor that may modulate the genetic factors predisposing towards ASD includes advanced parental age, prenatal and perinatal factors, medications and toxic materials exposure. This is supported by epigenetic theory which in other words, the environmental risk factors may increase the tendency for the abnormal genes to be expressed at much earlier stage without changing the primary DNA sequence. Meanwhile, spontaneous de novo mutation and neurobiological factors have been proposed to be the factors contributing to ASD. Currently, there are a lot of studies pivoting on identifying the microRNA involved in dysregulation of gene expression in autistic individuals by microRNA expression profiling. These approaches were able to elucidate the specific microRNAs that involves in regulating gene expression at post-transcriptional level. Subsequent pathway analysis had enabled the understanding of potential mechanisms that lead to ASD. As ASD is a heterogenous disorder in nature, the quest to reveal its definite mechanism is challenging. Genetic, neurobiological and environmental factors were regarded as its main causes. A growing number of reports have supported the involvement of microRNA in the mechanism of ASD. Detection of microRNA in extracellular fluids such as serum, saliva and plasma are the key to identify pathways and processes involved in ASD pathophysiology. Further preclinical validation of these microRNAs target transcripts may be beneficial to support its clinical application. Validated microRNAs may potentially use as non-invasive biomarker in early detection and later on opening up opportunities for future potential therapies for ASD.
One printed heart, please – 3D Bioprinting in Medicine: Applications and Ethical Issues
Authors: Sufyan Syahidatul Saadah , Roslan Nuruliza
Published: April 2024

Background: Organ bioprinting is only two decades old but has made tremendous progress in advancements of synthetic implants, reconstructive surgeries, prosthetic developments, and medical education. These are made possible due to the increasing affordability of bioprinters and their capability for tailor-made applications. However, the ethical considerations of bioprinting research and applications are still in its infancy. This article summarises the current literature on 3D bioprinting applications in medicine and its ethical concerns. Methods: EBSCOhost service search using related terms was applied on four databases (PubMed, EBSCOhost eBooks, Medline, and Academic Search Complete). Inclusion criteria consisted of any publication or academic article in electronic media discussing the use of 3D bioprinting in medicine and its ethical concerns. Results: A total of 41 articles were identified from the aforementioned databases discussing the applications of 3D bioprinting in medicine, screening of which left only 35 articles that met the inclusion criteria. 24 articles discussed the applications of 3D bioprinting, nine articles discussed the ethical concerns related, and two articles discussed both bioprinting and its ethical implications. Conclusions: 3D bioprinting offer limitless opportunities in the field of medical education but face limitations in real clinical application. Specific guidelines on ethical use of 3D bioprinting are urgently for its appropriate regulation.
Performance and Volatility Modelling for Shariah Compliant Stocks in Malaysia Using Exponentially Weighted Moving Average
Authors: Jeng Assan , Mohd Japar Asmah , Hamzah Siti Raihana
Published: April 2024

The diversity of investment in Malaysia provides an excellent platform to gauge volatility. Malaysia as an emerging market with a rich Islamic culture serves as an inspiration to randomly model a portfolio of 50 Shariah compliant stock returns from 2015 to 2020. The systematic risk of a company’s stock returns is measured by computing the volatility and downside volatility for the said period. The Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) method is used to outline the risk levels of Shariah compliant stocks for the recent stipulated period. The results indicate a statistical difference between beta and downside beta for Shariah compliant portfolio. This signals investors to be cognisant of the semi-variant characteristics of returns in estimating volatility. Meanwhile, there is no significant difference in performance using the Sharpe and Sortino ratio on the beta and downside beta scores respectively. Consequently, this suggests that investors can always measure performance to a sufficient degree of accuracy regardless of their volatility choice.
A Critical Review of Cu2SnS3 (CTS) Thin Films Solar Cells
Authors: Islam Md. Fakhrul , Md Yatim Nadhrah , Chelvanathan Puvaneswaran , Ferdaous Mohammad Tanvirul , Hashim@Ismail Mohd Azman , Modak Anup Kumar , Amin Prof. Nowshad
Published: April 2024

To increase energy demand, reliability, and increasing efficiency, thin-film solar cells get the main focus. Various types of solar cell like (Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS), Cadmium telluride (CdTe) and copper zinc tin sulfide (CZTS) based absorber compound now eliminated by CTS (Cu2SnS3) for different reason like toxicity, shortage and structural complexity. Focus on CTS is increasing because it is nontoxic and it is environmentally friendly. CTS-based solar cell's power conversation efficiency increases and 30% theoretical efficiency indicates it's developing sign. For analyzing the synthesis property, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman, Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX), X-ray fluorescence (XRF) techniques are used. For the synthesis of thin-film solar cells like CTS, different physical methods are used among all sputtering methods. The electron beam evaporation vacuum evaporation method has exposed better efficiency and high product quality and reliability. Additionally, the composition, variation of thickness, structural defects, and elemental composition make the absorber layer's quality affect the performance. This paper has discussed the annealing treatment of CTS-based solar cell synthesis, and it's essential to improve the thin film properties of thin films. This paper describes the reason for efficiency reduction also the scope for future research.
A Rare And Severe Complication Of SLE: Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematous
Authors: Rosdara Masayuni Mohd Sani  , Chuan Yi Foo  , Muhammad Mujibuddin Hassan  , Michael Yang Song Lim  , Chen Liang Tan  , Ling Chian Voon
Published: April 2024

Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus (BSLE) is a rare antibody-mediated blistering eruption of subepidermal tissues in patients with underlying SLE. We report a case of a 19 years old Indian unconscious male who presented with acute generalized blistering lesion and widespread tense vesicles and Bullae at the superior trunk, proximal superior limbs, and face(lips) with the symmetrical distribution. Bullae contained haemorrhagic fluid and bleeding was also seen on the ruptured site. The lesions are also seen on mucosal areas such as perioral, pharyngeal, laryngeal, and genital areas. Multiple erosions and crusting lesions are also seen over the body. Multiple scalp plaque erythematous peeling lesions with foul smells. Blood investigation showed leucocytosis and metabolic acidosis with a diagnosis of septic shock secondary to infected BSLE. He was treated with IV hydrocortisone 200mg, analgesic, and IV Ceftriaxone. Unfortunately, he collapsed 24 hours later and passed away. This case report highlights the importance of early detection of BSLE as an acute skin complication in patients with underlying SLE and its management steps.
Recombinase Polymerase Amplification and Their Application in Phytopathogen Detection
Authors: Wan Rasni Wan Hawa Najibah , Yahaya Nazariyah , Mohamed Rehan Maryam
Published: April 2024

DNA identification method is indispensable for the detection of a plant pathogen. However, established techniques, though reliable, requires advanced equipment, and their application outside specialized laboratories is limited. Along with the advancement of molecular techniques, several isothermal amplification methods, including Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA), has been developed in this study. In fact, RPA is a rapid and sensitive amplification method, operating optimally at 37-42 degree celcius for 15 to 30 minutes with minimal sample preparation, and can amplify as low as 1-10 target copies. Furthermore, RPA has been a favourable method for the detection of plant pathogens due to its advantageous parameters. This review presents the current knowledge of RPA and its application in plant pathogen detection.
Knowledge, Attitude and Perceived Confidence of USIM Dental Graduates Towards Management of Medical Emergencies
Authors: Ahmad Tarmidzi Nor Azura , Mohamed Ramli Nalisha , Amran Norashikin , Norazmi Husna Najihah , Mohd Arififin Nur Saniah
Published: April 2024

Medical emergencies can be alarming to any clinicians, but these situations can be managed well if proper preparation has been made. The objectives of this study are to evaluate USIM dental graduate’s knowledge in dealing with medical emergencies in dental practice, to assess perceived level of competency of USIM dental graduate’s in dealing with medical emergencies in dental practice and to determine the need for further improvement in medical emergencies undergraduate training. A standardised questionnaire form consisting of demographic data, experience, knowledge and perceived level of competency of dental practitioner in dealing with medical emergencies were distributed to USIM dental graduate.123 respondents answered the online questionnaire. Around 58.5% of them had experienced medical emergencies during dental treatment. All of them answered correctly on management of hypoglycaemia but only 44.7% answered correctly on management of unresponsive patient and 65% answered correctly on position of syncope patient. Most of the respondents were not confident in administrating intravenous medication (46.3%), handling foreign body aspiration (24.4%) and using Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (38.2%). This study can be used to guide further improvement in medical emergency training for undergraduates and enhancing the proficiency level of the USIM dental graduates.
Sólin, arkíf og verkfærakista
Authors:   Ungir umhverfissinnar, Jóhannesson Guðni Th. , Þorbjarnardóttir Þorgerður María , Hallgrímsdóttir Tinna , Andrason Finnur Ricart
Published: April 2024

Umfjöllunarefni þessarar bókar er verkefnið Sólin: einkunnagjöf Ungra umhverfissinna í aðdraganda þingkosninga 2021. Saga þessa merka verkefnis er sögð í texta og myndum til að skapa skemmtilegan þráð sem gefur lesendum góða tilfinningu fyrir því hvernig var að starfa sem óflokksbundin kosningaskrifstofa. Fjallað er um ferlið sem farið var í gegn um til að skapa þetta áhrifaríka verkefni, hvaða áhrif það hafði á stjórnmálin og almenna umræðu í aðdraganda þingkosninga 2021, og hvernig verkefninu verður fylgt eftir með Tunglinu, einkunnagjöf Ungra umhverfissinna á miðju kjörtímabili. Einnig er verkfærakista hluti af bókinni sem nota má til að framkvæma samskonar verkefni á ný fyrir kosningar á Íslandi í framtíðinni og í öðrum aðstæðum í öðrum löndum.