bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PROCESS OF DESIGNING PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING MATHS AT GRADE 4th
Authors: Thi Thu Huong Le , Hong Van Ninh Thi
Published: May 2024

Vietnam has been implementing a comprehensive reform of the general education program since 2018. In particular, the viewpoint of developing the mathematics program is to ensure streamlining, practicality, and modernity. The program focuses on application, connection with practice or other subjects or other educational activities; expressed through practical and experiential activities in mathematical education in many different forms. The article presents general issues about practical and experiential activities (concepts, forms of organization, meaning) and analyzes opportunities to organize experiential and practical activities in teaching Mathematics in Grade 4th, case study in Viet Nam. On that basis, a process for designing and organizing experiential and practical activities was proposed for primary school students to ensure 4 principles when designing.
LEADERS ROLE IN IMPLEMENTING INTEGRATED FUNCTIONAL ADULT EDUCATION IN GUTO GIDA WOREDA OF EAST WOLLEGA ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA
Authors: Gobena Abdissa Gemechu
Published: May 2024

The objective of this research was to examine the leadership roles and challenges in implementing IFAE in Guto Gida Woreda. The study employed descriptive research type with concurrent mixed method design or triangulation Design. Data was collected concurrently and mixed during data interpretation. In order to select the 279 sampled respondents from the target population of 788 from woreda and 8 kebele leaders, adult education facilitators and adult education currently attending the program, stratified, systematic and purposive sampling techniques were employed. Data were collected from both primary sources and secondary sources. Quantitative data collected through questionnaires were analyzed by using descriptive statistics. The qualitative data collected through interview, FGD, and document review analyzed through thematic analysis. The reliability test is 0.89 which implies that the instruments for data collection are reliable and the response rate of the study is 97.13% which is adequate. The finding of the study revealed that there are limitations such as the absence of adult students’ enrolment, irregular attending of the class, the program not based on adult students’ interest, low program completion by the students; and existence of gaps in improving adults’ basic literacy skill. Similarly, the findings indicated the existence of gaps in implementing leadership roles of creating a vision, decision making, strategically planning and monitoring and evaluating IFAE implementation performance. The study conclude that the current practice of IFAE implementation is poor; leaders in the study have limitations in discharging their leadership roles mainly due to challenges like financial, material and resource; human weak institutional cooperation and community awareness. Based on this, it is recommended to give proper attention; articulate clear vision, and plan strength stakeholder participation, communities create awareness and design strong monitoring and evaluation system in order to improve IFAE implementation in the woreda.
USING AI TO DESIGN PICTURE TO SUPPORT TEACHING NATURE AND SOCIAL SUBJECT IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Authors: Thi Hong Chuyen Nguyen , Dinh Thi Hong , Thi Mai Huong Ngo , Thuy Ngoc Ha
Published: May 2024

This article focuses on researching the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to convert text into pictures to support the teaching of Nature and Social subject in elementary school. Qualitative research method is applied to analyze previous research documents, in order to identify research issues that have been explored by scientists about the use of AI in education and the potentials that AI brought about in the current era of digital transformation. Based on those results, the article proposes a process of using AI to convert text into pictures to support the teaching process. This process includes the following steps: i) Research the lesson's requirements; ii) Detailed descriptions of objects in paintings and photographs (including color, shape, size, etc.); iii) Use AI to create descriptive statements for paintings and photos; iv) Select AI tool to convert language into images; v) Adjust pictures and photos (if necessary). The results of this study will provide useful reference materials for elementary school teachers during the teaching process and at the same time open up potential research directions for future scientists.
EFFECT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN: A REVIEW
Authors: Kadhim Nuha Saeed , Shreef Noor Salah
Published: May 2024

Domestic Violence is like a giant and eats the childhood of the children. Children are precious for the development of the nation. But domestic violence leaves the adverse impact on the children. Children are the center point for the parents, but they are forgetting them in own fight. If children are growing up in the environment of domestic violence and then they are live in tension and anxiety and in fear of anger. Thus, the children are victims of child abuse due to emotionally and psychologically broken. Domestic violence affects the lives of many children in Iraq. 23 children were killed in separate cities of Iraq during year 2020, at the hands of their families, as a result of domestic violence that has been prevalence in the country, while about 50 others were admitted to hospitals because of severe beatings that lead to fractures or burns. Baghdad, Diyala and Basra topped the crimes of violence against children. UNICEF condemns all acts of violence against children and call for society to protect them from such behaviors. Also, calls on government authorities in Iraq to strengthen mechanisms to bring perpetrators of such crimes to justice and safeguard the life of the child. Children in Iraq need a safe environment, free of violence and conducive to allow them to develop their full potential, in order to ensure children´s right to privacy and dignity.
Design of an Accounting Information System in Preparing Financial Reports for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Authors: Mervita Eda , Eviatun Esti , Hasan Saukani
Published: May 2024

The problem in this research is how the sales information system works in preparing financial reports in accordance with SAK ETAP in one of the micro, small and medium enterprises in the 16 markets of Palembang city, namely Bella Store. The aim is to create an accounting information system for preparing appropriate financial reports in accordance with SAK ETAP at the Bella Store at Pasar 16 Palembang. The data analysis in this research is a qualitative analysis by collecting and compiling financial reports starting from evidence of daily recording and evidence of goods purchase data to produce financial reports. The results of the analysis show that Bella Store does not yet have an accounting system. Bella Store makes financial reports which are used as company managers and financial accountability to parties outside the company .
 
Keywords: Accounting, Finance, Reports, Sales, Systems
Eficacia Larvívora de Betta Splendens, Poecilia Reticulata y Carassius Auratus Sobre Larvas de Aedes Aegypti y A. Albopictus en Condiciones de Laboratorio
Authors: Valle-de la Paz Mairel , Donjuan-Chávez Orfa , Perales-Rosas Daniel , Maruris-Reducindo Mireya , Chino-Cantor Araceli
Published: May 2024

El objetivo fue evaluar la eficacia larvívora de Betta splendens, Poecilia reticulata y Carassius auratus sobre las poblaciones de larvas de Aedes aegypti y A. albopictus bajo condiciones de laboratorio, se utilizó un diseño experimental completamente al azar, con tres densidades de larvas y cuatro repeticiones. Los datos fueron sometidos a un análisis de varianza (ANOVA) y una prueba de comparación múltiple de medias con la prueba Tukey (α≤0.05) mediante paquete estadístico SAS. Se evaluó la capacidad larvívora de los peces (estadio juvenil). Se utilizaron los estadios larvales de mosquitos LI a LIV de las especies de Aedes antes mencionadas. Las densidades larvarias evaluadas fueron: 10, 25 y 45 larvas con 4 repeticiones, se evaluó la capacidad larvívora de las especies de peces a los 30 min. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron que las tres especies de peces alcanzaron eficacias del 100% en el consumo de larvas de Aedes aegypti y A. albopictus antes de los 30 min. Betta splendens fue la especie más voraz al consumir las poblaciones de larvas de mosquito en el menor tiempo, 3.25 min en la población de 10 larvas, 3 min en la población de 25 larvas y 8 min en la población de 45 larvas, siendo estadísticamente diferente a Carassius aurantus y Poecilia reticulata en las poblaciones de 25 larvas. En la comparación entre las tres especies de peces con 10 y 45 larvas, estadísticamente no hubo diferencias significativas a los 30 min, sin embargo, las especies más voraces fueron Betta splendens y Poecilia reticulata. Con los resultados obtenidos se concluye que las especies de Betta splendens, Poecilia reticulata y Carassius aurantus pueden ser utilizadas para el control biológico de las larvas de Aedes aegypti y A. albopictus que son vectores de virus de enfermedades de importancia médica.
Catalizando mentes: El sistema didáctico y el desarrollo del pensamiento critico
Authors: Moreno Córdoba Yefrey Jhasmany
Published: May 2024

El presente estudio aborda el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en el marco de las habilidades cognitivas que le estriban desde la perspectiva de algunos autores cuyos aportes son de gran relevancia para la educación contemporánea. De esta manera, se abre una alternativa de innovación y desafío de la educación tradicional, la cual por medio del sistema didáctico que se aborda en esta publicación se precisan algunas particularidades de vital relevancia de cara al desarrollo del pensamiento crítico. De esta manera, a través del análisis reflexivo de algunos aportes teóricos de cara a la relevancia de las habilidades cognitivas adyacentes del pensamiento crítico como las que plantea Facione (2011), Ennis (1985) y otros destacados intelectuales, se enfatizan criterios esenciales para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico de los estudiantes. Así pues, los hallazgos ponen énfasis sobre lo imprescindible que son el desarrollo de las habilidades cognitivas e incluso las disposiciones potencializadas por el maestro para la formación de educandos con alto rendimiento y más que resultados académicos o escolares, responder fehacientemente a la formación de sujetos críticos que logren discernir de los sofismas y realidades contradictorias del mundo contemporáneo.
Planificación Curricular: Elemento Fundamental en el Proceso Enseñanza-Aprendizaje en la Educación Ecuatoriana
Authors: Cedeño Carranza Leyda Marìa , Urquizo Miranda Tereza Jazmín , Vera Pazmiño Jipson Lenin , Veloz Estrada Michel Leonor , Monserrate Sarmiento Jonathan Luis
Published: May 2024

La planificación curricular es esencial para organizar y dirigir eficazmente los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje, garantizando el cumplimiento de los objetivos educativos. Implica reflexión, toma de decisiones y comprensión de las necesidades individuales de los estudiantes, así como la selección de contenidos y estrategias pedagógicas adecuadas. El Ministerio de Educación establece un enfoque detallado en tres niveles: macro, meso y micro curricular, para abordar la diversidad estudiantil de manera integral. Los fundamentos de la planificación curricular incluyen la alineación con objetivos de aprendizaje, la consideración de recursos disponibles y estándares educativos, así como la flexibilidad para adaptarse a cambios en el entorno educativo y social. Se destaca la importancia de la inclusión y diferenciación para garantizar la equidad en la educación. La integración de tecnología educativa en la planificación curricular amplía las experiencias de aprendizaje y permite la personalización de este, aumentando la motivación y el compromiso de los estudiantes. El diseño de contenidos y secuencia didáctica son pilares fundamentales para facilitar la enseñanza, asegurando la relevancia y pertinencia de los temas abordados. La evaluación y retroalimentación son componentes clave que permiten medir el progreso de los alumnos y mejorar la enseñanza de manera continua. La actualización y mejora constante del currículo son procesos esenciales para mantener la relevancia y efectividad de los programas educativos, adaptándolos a las necesidades cambiantes de los estudiantes y la sociedad. La planificación curricular implica un proceso estructurado que garantiza una educación de calidad, equitativa y adaptada a las necesidades individuales de los estudiantes.
Educar con Pedagogía Afectiva en Tiempos de Complejidad y de Inteligencia Emocional
Authors: Rodríguez Blanco Leyvis Yolimar
Published: May 2024

El objetivo del presente ensayo es profundizar en la interpretación de la pedagogía afectiva, como una alternativa pedagógica para el desarrollo de un conjunto de habilidades emocionales en los estudiantes, considerando la complejidad y valorando su relevancia en el contexto educativo. La metodología aplicada fue una revisión de tipo documental orientadora de la pregunta de investigación indicada como: ¿Cómo se ha desarrollado teóricamente la pedagogía afectiva como una perspectiva educativa para el fortalecimiento de la inteligencia emocional en un contexto complejo? En ese sentido se realizó una búsqueda y selección de la literatura académica, textos, tesis y artículos científicos relevantes para ser analizado el tema. A los documentos considerados se les aplicó un análisis reflexivo del texto sobre los variados enfoques existentes relacionados con la pedagogía afectiva, la complejidad y el desarrollo de la inteligencia emocional, finalizando con la identificación de una serie de estrategias afectivas para superar situaciones de enseñanza. Entre las conclusiones se tiene que la pedagogía afectiva, la complejidad y el desarrollo de la inteligencia emocional son esenciales para el éxito futuro en la vida académica y profesional de los estudiantes, puesto que les permiten a los mismos comprender y gestionar sus procesos educativos y las emociones vinculadas a ese hecho.
INFLUÊNCIA DO PREÇO DE REFERÊNCIA NA COMERCIALIZAÇÃO DA CASTANHA DE CAJÚ AO NÍVEL DO PRODUTOR FAMILIAR NO DISTRITO DE ERÁTI
Authors: Queiroz Sérgio Augusto , Tocoloa Alexandre Edgar Lourenço , Tocoloa Gaspar Lourenço
Published: May 2024

O estudo intitulado Influência do preço de referência na comercialização da castanha de Cajú ao nível do produtor familiar no distrito de Eráti teve como objectivo, compreender a influência do preço de referência na comercialização da castanha de caju ao nível do produtor familiar no mesmo distrito. A produção da castanha de Cajú é uma das actividades consideradas importantes tanto para o crescimento do País em geral, como para geração de rendimentos ao nível das famílias. O mercado internacional da Castanha de Cajú vem observando maior demanda na procura deste produto por parte dos consumidores, sobretudo no que diz respeito à qualidade do produto que foi melhorado nas últimas décadas em seu múltiplo uso. A demanda da castanha por sua vez, fomentou a alteração de preços da castanha ao nível do mercado nacional, sector da indústria de processamento e no mercado internacional. Devido a esta demanda, verificam-se vários intervenientes durante as campanhas de comercialização, adquirindo a castanha ao nível do produtor familiar a preços não compensativos a esta camada, daí o estabelecimento do preço de referência pelo Ministério de Agricultura em colaboração com a Direção Nacional de Indústria e Comércio e actores da cadeia de valor do Cajú. O cumprimento desta medida continua sendo um desafio forte por parte dos comerciantes. Para este estudo foi utilizado pesquisa qualitativa quanto abordagem; quanto a tecnica de recolha e análise de dados foi utilizado entrevista e análise de conteúdo. Os resultados da pesquisa explicam que para cada campanha de comercialização da castanha, é estabelecido um preço de referência que serve de balizas que apartir do qual o produtor deve iniciar a negociação do preço de venda da sua castanha e o comerciante não deve pagar abaixo deste, mas isso não é praticado no terreno e o produtor continua sendo o mais desfavorecido da cadeia. Em suma o preço de referência beneficia a camada de produtores quando a sua castanha é paga com o preço igual ou acima do estabelecido. Notou-se que há oportunismo por parte de alguns comerciantes que não pagam a castanha segundo o preço de referência em vigor na campanha, apontam-se algumas causas do não cumprimento por parte dos comerciantes: falta de organização dos produtores, a instalação de postos de compra da castanha nas comunidades pelos intermediários, falta de supervisão por parte dos profissionais do Instituto de Amendôas e falta de penalização para os que não cumprem.
FATORES ASSOCIADOS AO DESMAME PRECOCE NO ALEITAMENTO MATERNO EM MÃES ADOLESCENTES: REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: ALEXANDRE ANALÉCIA DÂMARIS DA SILVA , GOMES ANA PRISCILA DE LIMA , TAVARES GLAIDINEIS DIAS FERNANDES , OLIVEIRA GISELE RODRIGUES CARVALHO DE , OLIVEIRA JAQUELINE MIRANDA DE , MACHITI JULIANA SCHNEIDER , REIS KECYANI LIMA DOS , BARROS LUIZ OTÁVIO ERNESTO DE , SILVA PERCÍLIA AUGUSTA SANTANA DA , OLIVEIRA ANA COSTA DE
Published: May 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: Amamentar é muito mais do que nutrir a criança. É um processo que envolve interação profunda entre mãe e o filho, com repercussões no estado nutricional da criança, em sua habilidade de se defender de infecções, em sua fisiologia, no seu desenvolvimento cognitivo, emocional, e em sua saúde em longo prazo, além de ter implicações na saúde física e psíquica da mãe. OBJETIVO: Realizar uma revisão integrativa de literatura sobre os fatores associados ao desmame precoce do aleitamento materno em mães adolescentes. METODOLOGIA: Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa de literatura (RIL) com intuito de sintetizar os resultados de outras pesquisas a respeito da prática do aleitamento materno. RESULTADOS E DISCUSSÃO: Foram encontrados 744 artigos com o descritor “Aleitamento materno”, 291 artigos com o descritor “amamentação”, e 37 artigos com o descritor “adolescente”. Desta forma, foram selecionados 52 resumos de artigos, após a leitura foram eleitos 45 artigos os quais abordavam a temática proposta e, de acordo com o objetivo do estudo, foram selecionados 7 artigos que abordavam o aleitamento materno em mães adolescentes. Estudos evidenciam que mães adolescentes devem receber orientações tanto no pré-natal quanto no puerpério, através dos profissionais de enfermagem para influenciar na decisão da amamentação. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: Conclui-se que o aleitamento materno na maioria dos lactentes não foi ofertado exclusivamente até o sexto mês de vida e a falta do apoio dos familiares pode influenciar na prática do aleitamento e desmame precoce.
EXPLORATION OF THE THEMATIC CLUSTERING AND COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES IN KAZAKHSTANI RESEARCH
Authors: Biloshchytskyi Andrii , Shamgunova Malika , Biloshchytska Svitlana
Published: May 2024

In today's academic environment, the rapid growth of research publications calls for advanced methods to organize and understand the extensive collections of academic work. This study aims to systematically categorize a substantial number of research paper abstracts from Kazakhstani institutions, focusing on identifying key themes and potential interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities. The dataset includes 13,356 abstracts from the Scopus database, covering a wide range of academic fields. The methodology of this research goes beyond traditional hand-done analysis by using advanced text analysis tools to organize the text data efficiently. This initial phase is crucial for summarizing each abstract's core content. The next steps of the analysis use this organized data to find and group similar thematic areas, considering the complex and multi-dimensional nature of academic research topics. The results reveal a diverse array of research themes, highlighting the dynamic academic contributions from Kazakhstan. Significant areas such as environmental science, technological advancements, linguistics, and cultural studies are among the prominent clusters identified. These insights not only provide an overview of current research directions but also highlight the potential for cross-disciplinary partnerships. Moreover, the findings have important implications for decision-makers, scholars, and educational institutions by illuminating key research areas and collaborative possibilities. This thematic overview acts as a guide for shaping research policies, fostering academic connections, and efficiently distributing resources within the scholarly community. Ultimately, this study adds to the academic conversation by offering a way to navigate and utilize the wealth of information in scientific literature, promoting a more collaborative and integrated research environment.
Методическое пособие по управлению коллаборативным роботом с конвейерной системой
Authors: Zashepenkov D. S. , Mikheeva A. V. , Antropova I. A. , Vorob'eva A. P.
Published: May 2024

«Методическое пособие по управлению коллаборативным роботом с конвейерной системой» представляет собой учебный курс, специально разработанный для обучения студентов и специалистов в области робототехники и автоматизации производства. В пособии представлен комплекс лабораторных работ, охватывающих широкий спектр тем, начиная от базовых принципов управления роботом и заканчивая более сложными задачами с координацией движений в синхронизации с конвейерной системой. Пособие содержит подробные инструкции по выполнению лабораторных заданий, а также примеры кода и схематические изображения, облегчающие понимание основных концепций.
Early acute kidney injury in sepsis and septic shock
Authors: Hoang Trong Hanh
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT

Background: Acute kidney injury is one of the severe conditions in hospitalized patients. Acute kidney injury can develop early from admission, usually within the first 24 hours of ICU admission. In Vietnam, there have been limited studies monitoring the progression of acute kidney injury in the early stages. This study aims to investigate the incidence, severity, clinical, laboratory characteristics, and progression of acute kidney injury in patients with sepsis and septic shock within the first 48 hours.

Methods: This study is a cross-sectional descriptive analysis of 101 patients who are 15 or older and have been diagnosed with severe infection and septic shock. These patients were treated in the Intensive Care Unit of Hue Central Hospital. The patient had treatment in accordance with a standardized protocol while being closely observed. Samples were collected for diagnostic testing, and the patient’s urine output and blood creatinine levels were diligently checked.

Results: The prevalence of acute renal injury (AKI) was 60.40%, with stage 1 accounting for 50.82% of cases, stage 2 accounting for 22.95%, and stage 3 accounting for 26.23%. The cohort of individuals diagnosed with AKI exhibited an advanced age, with a mean age of 60.72 ± 17.41 years, and predominantly consisted of male subjects. Patients diagnosed with acute kidney injury showed a statistically significant decrease in urine output and an increased incidence of shock (p < 0.05). Additionally, these patients demonstrated lower levels of Hct, blood pH, and bicarbonate while exhibiting higher levels of blood urea, blood creatinine, AST, ALT, total bilirubin, PCT, and blood lactate (p < 0.05) compared to individuals without AKI. Patients with AKI had significantly elevated SOFA and APACHE II scores compared to individuals without AKI, as indicated by statistical analysis (p < 0.05). Upon admission, a significant proportion of patients, precisely 81.97%, experienced the development of AKI. Furthermore, a observation was made about the prompt recovery of these patients within the initial 24 and 48 hours following admission.

Conclusion: The prevalence of AKI was accounted for 60.40%. Among the cases of AKI, stage 1 accounted for 50.82%, while stage 2 and stage 3 accounted for 22.95% and 26.23%, respectively. There were observed variations in urine output and rates of shock among individuals diagnosed with AKI. Additionally, SOFA and APACHE II scores were elevated. The percentage of AKI was 81.97% of patients upon their initial hospital admission, with a significant proportion seeing early recovery within the first 24 to 48 hours.
Mit nevezünk katasztrófának? Katasztrófaelméleti megközelítések és vizsgálatuk
Authors: Papp Bendegúz
Published: May 2024

The concept of disaster is difficult to define and has different meanings depending on the context. Throughout the brief history of disaster science, a number of approaches were applied to this basic term: according to the historical, political, professional, and cultural context, and to its research subject, the ’disaster’ was defined in several ways. That is why a clear concept is difficult to establish. This paper is a summary that investigates the approach and risk interpretation of various schools of disaster theory, including only the most widely used classical, social, scientific, anthropological and political approaches. In addition, it summarizes the concepts used in professional documents with problem-oriented approach. The author intends to provide a point of reference for the Hungarian academic sphere in disaster science, for university students and disaster management professionals.
UNDERSTANDING AND ATTITUDES OF RELIGIOUS MODERATION AT AL-AWWABIN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL IN DEPOK CITY
Authors: Ahmad Sujai  , Muwahid Muhammadi  , Abdurrahman  , Zulfiqri
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACK
This research was conducted at Al-Awwabin Islamic Boarding School in Depok City with the aim of understanding the attitudes of religious moderation among the students (santri). The study is motivated by the fact that Depok ranks fifth as an intolerant city according to a study by Setara Institute in collaboration with the Presidential Unit for the Implementation of Pancasila Ideology (UKP-PIP). Al-Awwabin Islamic Boarding School was chosen as the location for community service with a focus on religious moderation education, with the hope of strengthening harmony and tolerance in the community of Depok City.
Research at Al-Awwabin Islamic Boarding School involved 50 participants from among the students and local residents. The seminar held as part of the research activities was attended by Dr. Ahmad Sujai, MM., as Speaker I, Ust. Abdurrahman (Riri), M.Pd., as Speaker II, and Mr. A. Muwahid Muhammadi, S.HI, MM., as the Moderator.
The research results indicate that the understanding of religious moderation at Al-Awwabin Islamic Boarding School is generally good. However, there is variation in the level of understanding among respondents. This data analysis provides a deeper understanding of the distribution and variation of attitudes towards religious moderation in the boarding school. Additionally, factors such as the educational background of the students, the social organization of the guardian parents, the teaching of religious moderation, and the leadership role (Kiai) also contribute to the understanding and attitudes of religious moderation at Al-Awwabin Islamic Boarding School.
Caputo-Hadamard fractional boundary-value problems in $ {\mathfrak{L}}^\mathfrak{p} $-spaces
Authors: Murad Shayma Adil , Rafeeq Ava Shafeeq , Abdeljawad Thabet
Published: May 2024

The focal point of this investigation is the exploration of solutions for Caputo-Hadamard fractional differential equations with boundary conditions, and it follows the initial formulation of a model that is intended to address practical problems. The research emphasizes resolving the challenges associated with determining precise solutions across diverse scenarios. The application of the Burton-Kirk fixed-point theorem and the Kolmogorov compactness criterion in $ {\mathfrak{L}}^\mathfrak{p} $-spaces ensures the existence of the solution to our problem. Banach's theory is crucial for the establishment of solution uniqueness, and it is complemented by utilizing the Hölder inequality in integral analysis. Stability analyses from the Ulam-Hyers perspective provide key insights into the system's reliability. We have included practical examples, tables, and figures, thereby furnishing a comprehensive and multifaceted examination of the outcomes.
HEXACO personality traits, spiritual intelligence, and views on euthanasia among medical students: a moderation analysis
Authors: Khosravi Mohsen , Farhangi Eileen
Published: May 2024

The ethical dilemma of euthanasia presents a significant challenge in medical practice. The attitudes of medical students toward euthanasia can be shaped by a variety of factors, such as their personal beliefs, values, and personality traits. This study explored the intricate relationship between personality traits, as outlined by the model, and medical students’ attitudes toward euthanasia, with a particular focus on the potential moderating effect of spiritual intelligence. In this cross-sectional study, 219 medical students from Zahedan, Iran, including 85 males and 134 females, were selected in 2022 using a non-random convenience sampling method. Participants provided socio-demographic information, including age, gender, and medical degree. They were also evaluated using the spiritual intelligence self-report inventory, the 24-item brief HEXACO inventory, and the euthanasia attitude scale (EAS). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software version 29 and included both descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficient, and hierarchical linear regression). The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between the personality trait of openness to experience and favorable attitudes toward euthanasia. In contrast, there was a negative correlation between EAS scores and spiritual intelligence, as well as the honesty-humility dimension of personality. Furthermore, regression analysis indicated that spiritual intelligence moderated the relationship between EAS scores and the associated personality traits. The study underscores the importance of understanding how HEXACO personality traits and spiritual intelligence influence medical students’ attitudes toward euthanasia. This insight is vital for medical educators and policymakers in creating educational programs that foster critical thinking, empathy, and ethical decision-making in future healthcare professionals. Additionally, this knowledge can guide the formulation of euthanasia policies that respect the diverse viewpoints and values within the medical community.
Efficacy and Safety of Metformin and Atorvastatin Combination Therapy vs. Monotherapy with Either Drug in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Dyslipidemia Patients (ATOMIC): Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Lee Jie-Eun , Yu Seung Hee , Kim Sung Rae , Ahn Kyu Jeung , Song Kee-Ho , Lee In-Kyu , Shon Ho-Sang , Kim In Joo , Lim Soo , Kim Doo-Man , Chung Choon Hee , Lee Won-Young , Lee Soon Hee , Kim Dong Joon , Cho Sung-Rae , Jung Chang Hee , Jeon Hyun Jeong , Lee Seung-Hwan , Park Keun-Young , Rhee Sang Youl , Kim Sin Gon , Park Seok O , Kim Dae Jung , Kim Byung Joon , Lee Sang Ah , Kim Yong-Hyun , Kim Kyung-Soo , Seo Ji A , Nam-Goong Il Seong , Lee Chang Won , Kim Duk Kyu , Kim Sang Wook , Cho Chung Gu , Kim Jung Han , Kim Yeo-Joo , Yoo Jae-Myung , Min Kyung Wan , Lee Moon-Kyu
Published: May 2024

Background: It is well known that a large number of patients with diabetes also have dyslipidemia, which significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combination drugs consisting of metformin and atorvastatin, widely used as therapeutic agents for diabetes and dyslipidemia.Methods: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group and phase III multicenter study included adults with glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels >7.0% and <10.0%, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) >100 and <250 mg/dL. One hundred eighty-five eligible subjects were randomized to the combination group (metformin+atorvastatin), metformin group (metformin+atorvastatin placebo), and atorvastatin group (atorvastatin+metformin placebo). The primary efficacy endpoints were the percent changes in HbA1c and LDL-C levels from baseline at the end of the treatment.Results: After 16 weeks of treatment compared to baseline, HbA1c showed a significant difference of 0.94% compared to the atorvastatin group in the combination group (0.35% vs. −0.58%, respectively; P<0.0001), whereas the proportion of patients with increased HbA1c was also 62% and 15%, respectively, showing a significant difference (P<0.001). The combination group also showed a significant decrease in LDL-C levels compared to the metformin group (−55.20% vs. −7.69%, P<0.001) without previously unknown adverse drug events.Conclusion: The addition of atorvastatin to metformin improved HbA1c and LDL-C levels to a significant extent compared to metformin or atorvastatin alone in diabetes and dyslipidemia patients. This study also suggested metformin’s preventive effect on the glucose-elevating potential of atorvastatin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia, insufficiently controlled with exercise and diet. Metformin and atorvastatin combination might be an effective treatment in reducing the CVD risk in patients with both diabetes and dyslipidemia because of its lowering effect on LDL-C and glucose.
Dropsy Syndrome (Tummy Cavity Oedema, Assist)
Authors: Filik Nurdan
Published: May 2024

Dropsy Syndrome (Tummy Cavity Oedema, Assist) fish are having trouble swimming, breathe, and has a bulging tummy. Oedema occurs because the small blood vessels (capillaries) in your body leak fluid. Leaking fluid around the vein. It accumulates in tissues and causes swelling. There are literatures that consider dropsy as a disease, but there are also literatures that consider it only as a serious symptom. In this respect, it is an important disease case status and report worth investigating. Dropsy, also spelled oedema, edema, and also known as fluid retention, dropsy, oedema, hydropsy and swelling, is build-up of fluid in body tissue. Most commonly, tummy are affected. Symptoms may include skin which feels tight, area may feel heavy, and joint stiffness. In dropsy case, observed dangerous level loose scales in fish body. The aim of this review is to examine dropsy syndrome in fish. With dropsy syndrome that occur in visceral organs are internal septicemia, hyperplasia, telangiectasia, dermatitis, and granuloma nephritis. The conclusion of this research, that vital importance Dropsy Syndrome.
Oleaster Leaf Extract: A Potential Environmentally Friendly Inhibitor for Mild Steel
Authors: Özkır Demet
Published: May 2024

In this research, the potential of Elaeagnus angustifolia tree leaf extract as a green corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution was examined. The stock concentration of the aqueous extract was determined to be 0.38% (w/v). Other experimental solutions were created by diluting four different extract concentrations in aggressive solution. Experimental measurements, including linear polarization (LPR), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and semi-logarithmic current potential curves by Tafel extrapolation method, were employed to validate the corrosion inhibition effects of the plant leaf extract at varying concentrations. Notably, oleaster leaf extract demonstrated a corrosion protection of over 90% for 0.018% w/v concentration on the mild steel, attributed to its abundance in secondary metabolites such as polyphenols and flavonoids. The atomic force microscopy (AFM) surface maps provide robust evidence for the electrochemical measurement data.
Molecular identification of protease producer ORSK-4 strain and determination of optimum enzyme production conditions
Authors: Işık Karcan , Yırtıcı Ümit , Güldeste Belgin , Ergene Aysun
Published: May 2024

A microorganism resistant to high temperatures and producing alkaline proteases was isolated from soil samples from a protein-rich region (Kırıkkale/Yahşihan). This isolate, with high protein production, was identified as ORSK-4 by determining its morphological and biochemical properties using the 16s rRNA molecular approach and the Amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis (ARDRA) technique employed in strain differentiation. The optimum enzyme production conditions of the strain ORSK-4 were found to be the enzyme media, 3 days of incubation, 27.0 °C, and pH 7.0. Different components were utilized to determine the effect of changing the medium content on enzyme activity. Under the optimal production conditions determined in this way, the enzyme activity of ORSK-4 was found to be higher than that of some ATCC reference Bacillus species. To purify the extracellular protease of ORSK-4, precipitation with ammonium sulfate (30% and 80%), dialysis, and DEAE ion exchange chromatography were performed. SDS-PAGE analysis determined the molecular weight of the purified enzyme as approximately 30 kDa. Although the enzyme showed activity at various pH ranges, it showed its maximum activity when increased up to pH 9.0. In conclusion, the stability of the obtained alkaline protease enzyme under different conditions shows that it can be used in industrial and environmental applications.
Influência do ajuste do brilho e do contraste na detecção de calcificações em tecidos moles nas radiografias panorâmicas
Authors: Monteiro Felipe Fernandes Peixoto , Felipe Beatriz Caio , Ferreira Matheus Herreira , Pinto Gustavo Nascimento de Souza , Silva Mariliani Chicarelli da , Iwaki Lilian Cristina Vessoni
Published: May 2024

Este trabalho objetivou avaliar como as alterações do ajuste da configuração de brilho e de contraste afetam a detecção de calcificações em tecidos moles da região de cabeça e pescoço em radiografias panorâmicas (RPs), levando em consideração a experiência dos profissionais em Radiologia Odontológica e Imaginologia. Foram avaliadas 2.661 RPs, em que 53, cujas imagens sugestivas da presença de diferentes tipos de calcificações em tecidos moles, foram selecionadas e inseridas em diferentes arquivos (pastas) com diferentes alterações de brilho e de contraste, sendo (V1) -30% de brilho e +30% de contraste; (V2) -15% de brilho e -15% de contraste; (V3) imagem original; (V4) +15% de brilho e -15% de contraste. Assim, resultou-se o total de 212 imagens. Seis dentistas voluntários avaliaram as radiografias, procurando por imagens sugestivas de calcificações de tecidos moles, divididos em dois grupos: (1) avaliadores com um a cinco anos de experiência e (2) avaliadores com mais de cinco anos de experiência na área. Como resultados, observou-se que o grupo 1 teve mais facilidade de detecção de calcificações na pasta V3 em comparação à pasta V4 (p=0,006), enquanto o grupo 2 detectou mais alterações na pasta V1 em comparação com todas as outras (p=0,000). É importante considerar diferentes modificações na imagem ao avaliar RPs para detectar calcificações em tecidos moles, ainda, a experiência do cirurgião-dentista pode influenciar na escolha das melhores configurações de níveis de brilho e de contraste para fins diagnósticos.
Müzelerde görsel iletişim tasarımı öğeleri: Bakü Modern Sanat Müzesi (Bakı Müasir İncəsənət Muzeyi) üzerine bir değerlendirme
Authors: Erşanlı Banu
Published: May 2024

Yaratıcı ve kültürel stratejilerin bir parçası olarak oluşturulan, yer aldığı şehrin ve bölgenin demografisine katkıda bulunan, toplumsal mirasın izdüşümü olan müzeler salt sergiledikleri eserler aracılığı ile değil; görsel iletişim tasarımı öğeleri, mimari ve iç mimari konseptleri ile de estetik bir yapı inşa etmektedir. Azerbaycan’ın ilk modern sanat müzesi olma özelliği taşıyan Bakü Modern Sanat Müzesi (Bakı Müasir İncəsənət Muzeyi) bu çalışma kapsamında logosundan web sayfasına, yönlendirme tasarımından sosyal medya hesaplarına, iç mekan eser bilgilendirme kartlarından renk tercihlerine kadar bütüncül bir bakış açısı çerçevesinde durum çalışması yöntemi ile incelenmiştir. Yeni müzecilik kavramı perspektifinde, müzecilik uygulamalarının dijitalleşme süreciyle entegrasyonu Bakü Modern Sanat Müzesi örneği üzerinden değerlendirilmiş; müzenin mevcut çevrimiçi varlıkları ve dijitalleşme sürecine adaptasyonu irdelenmiştir.
THE RESULTS OF THE VALIDATION OF A QUESTIONNAIRE DESIGNED TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF VARIOUS TYPES OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES ON THE COURSE OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
Authors: Передельская М.Ю. , Ненашева Н.М.
Published: May 2024

Для изучения влияния различных средств употребления табака (электронных устройств доставки никотина, электронных средств доставки табака) на течение бронхиальной астмы нами был разработан и валидизирован опросник, целью которого является оценка статуса табакокурения и его влияния на бронхиальную астму. В статье приведено обоснование исследования и валидизация опросника, который будет использован в научных целях в рамках проведения исследования «Изучение влияния электронных средств табакокурения на течение бронхиальной астмы: клинико-функциональные и иммуновоспалительные аспекты».

To study the effect of various means of tobacco use (electronic nicotine delivery devices, electronic tobacco delivery devices) on the course of bronchial asthma, we have developed and validated a questionnaire aimed at assessing the status of smoking and assessing the effect on bronchial asthma. The article provides the rationale for the study and validation of the questionnaire, which will be used for scientific purposes as part of the study “Studying the effect of electronic tobacco smoking on the course of bronchial asthma: clinical, functional and immuno-inflammatory aspects”.
USE OF MODERN COMBINED HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION IN YOUNG WOMEN WITH ANDROGEN-DEPENDENT DERMATOPATHY
Authors: Пауков С.В. , Леваков С.А. , Шешукова Н.А.
Published: May 2024

В обзоре литературы освещаются актуальные вопросы терапии акне, себореи и гирсутизма у девушек и молодых женщин с применением комбинированных оральных контрацептивов (КОК), содержащих прогестины последнего поколения (дроспиренон, диеногест). Показана связь андрогенозависимой дерматопатии со снижением качества жизни пациенток. Обсуждаются патогенез, виды акне и подходы к их лечению с применением современных КОК, степень антиандрогенного воздействия прогестинов, входящих в состав данных препаратов, для выбора оптимальной комбинации рекомендуемой терапии. Приведены данные отечественных и зарубежных метаанализов и научных исследований, а также клинические рекомендации последних лет.

The literature review highlights the relevance of the problem of acne, seborreia and hirsutism therapy in girls and young women using COCs containing last-generation progestins (drospirenone, dienogest). The association of androgen-dependent dermatopathy with a decrease in the quality of life of patients is shown. The pathogenesis, types of acne and approaches to their treatment with the use of COCs, the degree of anti-androgenic effect of progestins included in these drugs for the selection of the optimal combination of the recommended therapy are discussed. The article contains data from domestic and foreign meta-analyzes and scientific research and clinical recommendations of recent years.
Black Holes in Science and the Arts
Authors: Impey Chris
Published: May 2024

Black holes exert an inexorable grip on the imagination. They were predicted by the theory of general relativity, but even the author of the theory, Albert Einstein, thought they were purely mathematical constructs. When massive stars die, they leave behind objects from which nothing can escape. More surprisingly, there are black holes at the centre of every galaxy, ranging up to behemoths ten billion times the mass of the Sun. These enigmatic objects have suffused science fiction, and they have been represented in the visual arts, music, television, and movies. From Larry Niven to Gregory Benford, from Kazimir Malevich to Anish Kapoor, from Soundgarden to Muse, from Star Trek to The Simpsons, from The Black Hole to Interstellar, black holes are cultural metaphors for death, loss, and sometimes, salvation. Even as black holes are embraced by the arts, facts about them can seem as strange as fiction.
Art and Science in LACMA’s Cosmologies Exhibition
Authors: Little Stephen
Published: May 2024

This paper presents an overview of the Cosmologies exhibition that will be presented by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in late 2024 – early 2025. Created in collaboration with scientists at the Carnegie Observatories and the Griffith Observatory, and a global array of consulting scholars, Cosmologies presents a group of one hundred twenty rare artworks, stone, ceramic, and metal sculptures; paintings; works on paper; manuscripts; astronomical instruments; and computer visualizations. The exhibition’s goal is to explore the variety of human attempts to explain the universe’s origins, mechanics, and meaning. Cosmologies is an aesthetically and intellectually ambitious exhibition that explores the history of multiple cosmologies around the globe from the Neolithic period to the present day, as they have developed across a wide range of regions and cultures, including Indigenous North and South America, Mesoamerica, Neolithic Europe, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, South and Southeast Asia, East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan), the Islamic Middle East, Europe, and the United States, ending with an exploration of the current and future state of cosmology. The exhibition explores the development of cosmologies not only as scientific (i.e., astronomical and observable) systems of understanding, but also as ontological systems of belief that provided models for human beings’ place and purpose in the cosmos.
Mythology, Cosmogonies, and Indian Science Fiction
Authors: Mahabel Ashish
Published: May 2024

This paper examines the cultural significance of the intersection between Indian mythology, cosmogonies, and science fiction. India has a rich history of diverse religious traditions and corresponding world views, many of which have influenced each other. The Hindu pantheon has included the Sun from early times. With the planets also gaining in importance after the rise of astrology, the need to predict their paths saw the development of astronomical observations and spherical trigonometry. These serve as examples of how scientific and religious ideas have interacted throughout Indian history. Despite a strong tradition of fiction in India, there is a lack of science fiction that combines elements of mythology and astronomy except in superficial ways. This paper explores the potential reasons for this gap and argues that an examination of this genre can offer insight into the ways in which science and religion are perceived and valued in contemporary Indian society. The paper also offers a commentary on the current state of Indian science fiction that blends mythology and astronomy
Defining Skyscape
Authors: Silva Fabio
Published: May 2024

The term ‘skyscape’ is becoming commonplace among cultural astronomers and archaeologists alike, certainly in the United Kingdom but also further afield. However, not everyone uses it in the same way or with the same meaning. For some it is just another word for astronomy, whereas others use it to emphasise the relation between the sky and the landscape in the worldviews of many societies, past or present. This paper critically reviews these usages of the term skyscape and contrasts them with the original intent, by the author and his collaborators, to effect a change of emphasis within the practice of archaeoastronomy. Although originally published as a 2017 post in the Sophia Centre Press website blog, the key points raised here are still valid today.