bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Catapult S7 ve X7 Mikro Elektro Mekanik Sistemlerinin Kalp Atım Hızı Ölçümlerindeki Farklılıklarının İncelenmesi
Authors: Akyıldız Zeki , Şentürk Deniz , Kirişci İlker , Kabadayi Şenay , Dişçeken Osman
Published: December 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı Catapult markasına ait farklı modellerdeki mikro elektro mekanik sistemlerin (i) ortalama ve (ii) maksimal kalp atım hızı ölçümündeki geçerlilik ve güvenirliliğini incelemektir. Araştırmaya 30 elit akademi futbol oyuncusu (Yaş: 22± 3.4 yıl; Boy: 175 ± 8.4cm; Kilo: 69 ± 4.5 kg) gönüllü olarak katılmıştır. Katılımcıların kalp atım hız değerlerini farklı atım aralıklarında ölçebilmek için yürüme, jog, koşu ve sprint gibi farklı aktiveleri içeren takım sporu simülasyon döngüsü uygulatılmıştır. Takım sporu simülasyon döngüsü esnasında sporcuların ortalama ve maksimum kalp atım hızları Catapult marka mikro elektro mekanik sistemleri aracılığıyla tüm test esnasında kayıt altına alınmıştır. Katılımcılara eş zamanlı olarak dört farklı Catapult mikro elektro mekanik sistem ekipmanı giydirilmiştir. İki tane Catapult S7 yeleğe gömülü ve iki tanede H 10 Polar bandı aracılığıyla ölçüm yapan Catapult X7 ünitesinden eş zamanlı olarak veri elde edilmiştir. Bu yöntemle, modeller arası ve modellerin birimleri arasındaki farklılıklar incelenmiştir. Modellerin ve ünite farklılıklarını tespit etmek için tek yönlü ANOVA analizi yapılmıştır. Aynı zamanda farklılık hangi model ve üniteden kaynaklandığı tespit etmek için bonferroni post hoc analizi yapılmıştır. Modeller ve üniteler arasındaki ilişkiyi tespit etmek için pearson korelasyon analizi yapılmıştır. Tek yönlü ANOVA ortalama kalp atım hızları ölçümünde (F= 0,203; p=0,894; η²= 0,002) ve maksimum kalp atım hızı ölçümünde (F= 0,262; p=0,852; η²= 0,002) model ve birimler arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık görülmemiştir. Pearson korelasyon analizinde tüm karşılaştırmalar arasında (r ≤ 0,9) neredeyse mükemmel ilişikliler tespit edilmiştir. Araştırmanın bulguları, farklı Catapult modelleri ve ünitelerinin kalp atım hızı ölçümlerinde tutarlı ve güvenilir olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu iki sistemin birbiri yerine kullanılabileceği düşünülmektedir.
SIMULATION OF COMBUSTION OF CONDENSED HIGH-ENERGY MATERIALS CONTAINING POWDERED ALUMINUM. II. MODEL
Authors:   Tomsk State University, PORYAZOV V.A. , KRAINOV D.A. ,   Tomsk State University; Tomsk Polytechnic University, GLOTOV O.G. ,   Tomsk State University; Voevodsky Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

A physico-mathematical model of the combustion of aluminized propellant has been formulated. The features of the model are conjugate formulation and a detailed accounting of the agglomeration effect using experimental data. Calculations and validation of the model have been carried out using our own experimental data. It has been revealed that with an increase in the dispersion of metal, the calculated values of the combustion rate become less consistent with the experimental ones. Ways are proposed for further development of the model to clarify the description of processes and parameters related to the behavior of aluminum in the combustion wave.
PRINTED SOLID COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS WITH METAL ADDITIVES
Authors:   Tomsk State University, DUBKOVA YA.A. , TKACHEV D.A. ,   Tomsk State University, VERKHOSHANSKIY YA.YU. ,   Tomsk State University, BELCHIKOV I.A. ,   Tomsk State University, ZHUKOV A.S. ,   Tomsk State University, ZHUKOVA T.V. ,   Tomsk State University
Published: December 2024

In this work, a study of solid combustible materials with the addition of aluminum powders of different dispersion for additive printing by projection stereolithography (DLP) has been carried out. According to the results of studying the polymerization depth as a function of the time of exposure to UV radiation, the maximum layer thickness for materials with the addition of submicron and nanoscale aluminum powders does not exceed 70 μm, which does not allow them to be used for 3D printing of three-dimensional samples. The material with the addition of aluminum grade ASD-6 polymerizes to a depth of up to 300 μm under UV irradiation for 60 s, which made it possible to produce three-dimensional samples based on it by DLP 3D printing. Heat generation during thermal decomposition of polymerized material samples depends significantly on the dispersion of aluminum in the composition. Thus, the heat release during thermal decomposition of polymerized samples with ASD-6 powder in the composition was 3077 J/g, while during thermal decomposition of polymerized samples with the addition of submicron aluminum powders, the heat release is up to 6070 J/g. The samples obtained by the additive method are kept burning in air at atmospheric pressure, while the flight of aluminum particles from the surface is recorded. The unburned aluminum particles are also recorded in the condensed combustion products.
STUDY OF SPECTRAL DEPENDENCES OF THE ABSORPTION COEFFICIENT OF GESN AND GESISN LAYERS OF VARIOUS COMPOSITIONS OBTAINED BY MOLECULAR BEAM EPITAXY
Authors:   Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, TIMOFEEV V.A. , SKVORTSOV I.V. ,   Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MASHANOV V.I. ,   Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, PEREVALOV T.V. ,   Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, ISLAMOV D.R. ,   Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, AZAROV I.A. ,   Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Novosibirsk State University, YAROSHEVICH A.S. ,   Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

Studies of the optical absorption in the near-IR range of GeSn and GeSiSn layers of various compositions with a silicon content of up to 63% and tin up to 14% grown by molecular beam epitaxy are carried out. Two series of samples obtained on a nanostructured faceted surface and on a Si(100) surface were studied. It was found that at a telecommunication wavelength of 1.55 μm, the value of the GeSiSn absorption coefficient exceeds the value for Ge by more than 4 times. The bandgap values of GeSiSn with different compositions are determined. A good quantitative agreement of the calculated and experimental bandgap values and a qualitative agreement of the optical absorption spectra were obtained.
ON THE POSSIBLE MECHANISM OF BUFFER ALKALINIZATION OF NATURAL WATERS EXPOSED TO PULSED HIGH-VOLTAGE DISCHARGE
Authors:   Institute of High Current Electronics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, SOSNIN E.A. ,   Tomsk State University, SOROKIN D.A. ,   Institute of High Current Electronics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Tomsk State University, PANARIN V.A. ,   Institute of High Current Electronics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, SKAKUN V.S. ,   Institute of High Current Electronics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, PECHENITSIN D.S. ,   Institute of High Current Electronics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

It has been established that plasma treatment of various water-salt solutions of natural origin, carried out using a pulsed high-voltage discharge in the air bubbles, gives such a time course of the hydrogen index of plasma-activated water, which, unlike discharge in distilled water, is characterized by a 2-12% increase in pH at the first stage, a relatively stable pH value at the second stage, and a rapid drop of pH at the third stage. The time course of pH in the third stage is similar to the rapid decline characterizing the effect of plasma on the distilled water. The second stage is proposed to be called the «buffer» plateau. The hypothesis is proposed that its duration, as well as the degree of alkalinization at the first stage, depend on the concentration of insoluble salts in the original natural water.
CHARACTERISTIC MODES IN THE THEORY OF PLANAR AND THREE DIMENSIONAL ULTRAWIDEBAND ANTENNAS
Authors:   Tomsk State University, BELICHENKO V.P. , BUYANOV YU.I. ,   Tomsk State University, DYMOV G.A. ,   Tomsk State University, MIRONCHEV A.S. ,   Tomsk State University, ZAPASNOY A.S. ,   Tomsk State University, GORST A.V. ,   Tomsk State University
Published: December 2024

Physics of radiation of planar and three dimensional UWB antennas is investigated based on the characteristic mode theory. The antennas are characterized by a fairly simple geometry, but the configuration of their individual elements provides not only good matching with the feeder line, but also a wide bandwidth. It is revealed that such qualities of antennas are directly related to their characteristic modes, as well as to the rational distribution of resonant frequencies of these modes within a given frequency range. It is demonstrated how the use of the main attributes of the characteristic mode theory allows to improve the input parameters and radiation characteristics of antennas.
DEVELOPMENT OF A DICHROIC MIRROR BASED ON NB2O5/SIO2 FOR LIDAR SYSTEMS
Authors:   Tomsk State University, KUZNETSOV V.S. ,   V.E. Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences,   LLC Laboratory of Optical Crystals, ZINOVIEV M.M. ,   Tomsk State University; V.E. Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences; LLC Laboratory of Optical Crystals, YUDIN N.N. ,   Tomsk State University; V.E. Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences; LLC Laboratory of Optical Crystals, SLYUNKO E.S. ,   Tomsk State University; LLC Laboratory of Optical Crystals, PODZYVALOV S.N. ,   Tomsk State University; LLC Laboratory of Optical Crystals, LYSENKO A.B. ,   Tomsk State University; LLC Laboratory of Optical Crystals, KALSIN A.YU. ,   Tomsk State University; LLC Laboratory of Optical Crystals, VLASOV D.V. ,   Tomsk State University, GABDRAKHMANOV A.SH. ,   Tomsk State University; LLC Laboratory of Optical Crystals
Published: December 2024

The design of an interference coating made from a pair of Nb2O5/SiO2 materials on a quartz glass substrate was simulated. A dichroic mirror was created based on the calculated design with reflectances R ≤ 1% and R ≤ 99.6% for the spectral ranges of 1600-1750 nm and 2050-2100 nm, respectively.
Barra do Graças-MT, perspectivas a partir do Ranking Connected Smart Cities
Authors: Ravache Rosana Lia , Paula Diana Carolina Jesus de
Published: December 2024

Objective - analyze the indicators of a smart city for the municipality of Barra do Garças - MT, due to its recognized importance in the Araguaia Valley.
Methodology - adoption of the Connected Smart Cities Ranking (RCSC), developed by Urban Systems to identify Brazilian cities with the greatest growth potential from 50 thousand inhabitants.
Originality/relevance - The choice by RCSC occurred because it addresses ISO 37122: Sustainable cities and communities and, consequently, the Brazilian version, which is NBR 37122 Sustainable cities and communities.
Results - Despite being outside the top 100 in 2022 and 2023, it scored well on specific indicators, similar to those of the best-ranked small cities. By focusing on these indicators, public management can adopt strategies to improve performance and make the city smarter and more sustainable.
Theoretical/methodological contributions – the RCSC made it possible, based on the thematic axes and their indicators, to observe how the municipality managed the city's management between the years of study.
Social and environmental contributions – It made it possible to identify the thematic axes with the best results, being urbanism, health and education, due to the indicators that evolved during the period analyzed.
Argamassas de Restauro
Authors: Silva Joyce Ketlly Soares da , Santos Júlia Oliveira dos , Rocha Eudes de Arimatéa , Lima Victor Marcelo Estolano de
Published: December 2024

Restoration mortar is essential for the conservation of historical heritage, as it is formulated to meet specific aesthetic and functional compatibility needs between old and new materials. However, its effectiveness and durability present complex challenges that require a deep understanding of its characteristics. Through a systematic literature review (SLR), this article aims to identify advances in the formulation of these mortars, as well as highlight the importance of choosing binders, aggregates, and additives that closely match the physicochemical characteristics of historical mortars and performance evaluation methods, ensuring greater durability of interventions. Modern techniques, such as nanotechnology, are explored to improve mortar resistance to environmental agents and wear. The literature review resulted in 496 works from four databases, with 56 selected for detailed study, providing a comprehensive view of the application of materials, technologies, and different evaluation criteria. It is concluded that, despite the increase in research in recent years, the development of restoration mortars still requires improvements in characterization tests and long-term testing. Moreover, collaboration between academic and industrial sectors is essential for the development of more resistant, compatible, and sustainable mortars. Effective conservation of historical heritage through the use of restoration mortars promotes the preservation of cultural and architectural identity, while the development of more durable and sustainable materials contributes to reducing environmental impact by minimizing the need for frequent repairs and the use of natural resources.
The Effect of Central Lymph Node Dissection Before Thyroidectomy on Incidental Parathyroidectomy in Patients with Thyroid Cancer
Authors: Savaş Furkan , Kocaoz Servet , Yazıcıoğlu Mustafa Ömer , Bozdoğan Ahmet Fırat , Korukluoğlu Birol
Published: December 2024

Introduction: It is the fact that the incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing recently. Thyroid cancer often tends to metastasize to the cervical lymph nodes and as a result, central region lymph node dissection increases the risk of incidental parathyroidectomy. In this study, the effect of two different surgical techniques on incidental parathyroidectomy (IP) has been investigated.
Material and Method: A total of 115 patients who underwent bilateral total thyroidectomy (BTT) and cervical neck dissection (CND) for thyroid cancer at the Department of General Surgery Clinics have been included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups according to the surgical technique used. The first group consisted of patients who underwent CND after thyroidectomy. The second group consisted of patients who underwent lateral neck dissection (LND) before CND or then underwent CND after ligation and transection of the middle thyroid vein and, if necessary, the superior thyroid artery.
Results: Incidental parathyroidectomy (IP) has been identified in the pathology specimen in 47.4% (54) of the patients. While IP was performed on 1 gland in 29.8% (34) of the patients in group 1, on 2 glands in 14% (16), and on 3 glands in 3.5% (4) of the patients, no IP was detected in group 2 (p < 0.001). It was observed that hypoparathyroidism did not develop in patients in the second group. However, 12.3% (14) of the patients who underwent BTT followed by CND developed transient hypoparathyroidism and 3.5% (4) of them developed permanent hypoparathyroidism. When the collected data is analyzed, it has been concluded that the tumor size and the diameter of the largest metastatic lymph node are significantly larger in men than in women (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively).
Conclusion: IP is commonly encountered in thyroid surgery. It is concluded that performing CND and LND before thyroidectomy might reduce IP.
Relationship Between p53 and Recurrence in Endometrial Cancer
Authors: Öztürk Düriye , Özdemir Cem Yağmur , Çiçekli Nayif , Özdemir Çiğdem , Ünlü Beyza , Demir Hacer , Arıöz Dağıstan Tolga
Published: December 2024

Objective: Tumor protein 53 (p53), were included in the new FIGO 2023 staging system. Tumor protein 53 (p53) was incorporated into the new FIGO 2023 staging system. This study aimed to assess recurrence rates, overall survival (OS), and progression-free survival (PFS) in endometrial cancer patients with p53 mutations treated in the radiation oncology clinic.
Material and Method: 260 patients were included in the study. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to the p53 mutation: p53 abnormal (p53 mutant) and p53 wild type. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to evaluate OS and PFS. Survival rates; were compared in terms of p53 mutations. Patients who underwent surgery for EC between January 1, 2008, and January 1, 2023, were included if their postoperative pathology reports evaluated p53 mutations, and they were referred to the radiation oncology clinic.
Results: In our study; OS of EC was 84.2%, PFS was 88.8%. Total of 29 patients (%11.2) with recurrence were detected in the follow-up of the patients. The OS of p53 wild type patients was 88.6% and p53 mutant patients was 61% (p
LEXICO-SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPTS «MIGRATION» AND «MOBILITY»: PHILOSOPHICAL ND PHILOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Turenko Vitalii , Kolotylo Volodymyr ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: December 2024

This paper reveals the essence of the lexico-semantic analysis of the concepts «mobility» and «migration,» which represent critical elements in contemporary social discourse. In particular, «mobility» is examined across physical, social, economic, and technological dimensions, reflecting significant changes in social interactions and individual life paths. Simultaneously, the concept of «migration» is analyzed in terms of its historical evolution and socio-cultural significance, focusing on various motivational aspects and forms of relocation.
It is demonstrated that mobility acquires existential meaning in a philosophical-anthropological context, symbolizing an individual’s internal search related to self-identification and changes within the social environment. Migration, as a socio-cultural phenomenon, profoundly impacts both social and cultural genesis, contributing to a layered worldview that reflects both the external and internal dynamics of human life.
The study reveals that the concepts of mobility and migration possess multiple meanings, leading to their extensive use across various disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, economics, and philosophy. The article presents an analysis of works by Western thinkers who interpret mobility as a process of human interaction with social and physical space, emphasizing the ability to overcome limitations and open new perspectives.Key approaches to studying the concepts of «mobility» and «migration» are analyzed, particularly through comparative and philosophical-anthropological methods. This has uncovered differences in the perception of mobility and migration across cultural traditions, thus expanding the understanding of these phenomena and their roles in the globalized modern society.
THE EMOTIONAL DIMENSION OF STUDENTS’ POLITICAL IDENTIFICATION: REGIONAL PECULIARITIES AND POTENTIAL FOR POST-WAR INTEGRATION
Authors:   Institute of Social and Political Psychology, NAES of Ukraine, Zhadan I. V.
Published: December 2024

Emotions determining the political identification of young people in different regions of the country were considered in the context of the prospects for post-war integration. The place, functions, indicators of emotional representations in political identity were determined. The empirical study was carried out with the subjective scaling method, the obtained data were processed using the mathematical statistics methods, including factor analysis. Results and conclusions: Political identification of the youth form the central and eastern regions is stipulated by experienced belonging to the country, its culture and history; it of the youth from the north is stipulated by experienced belonging to the culture, gains and losses of their people; the youth from the south builds their political identity by positive interaction with people of other regions; the emotional identification of the youth from the west is based on the experienced belonging to their region. Students form the northern, eastern and western regions are mainly oriented towards the ideals of socialism with some liberal ideas. The young people from the centre are impressed by liberal ideas, which does not prevent them from passionately striving for justice and equality. The political sympathies of the southern respondents are ambivalent. We associate the prospects of the post-war integration of the youth community with such features of students’ political identification as: subjective attitudes; a sense of the ability to adapt quickly to the customs of any region; absent prejudices regarding the values and attitudes of people form other regions; absent discomfort while being in other regions. Integration processes are threated because young people do not trust authorities and state bodies, are not oriented to expert opinion; absolutize the value of an individuality («an individual is more important than the state»); accept simultaneously opposite ideals, without worrying about their incompatibility; are intolerant to sympathizers of other political forces and an expected hostile attitude from them.
Diagnostics of Development in the System of Assessment of Educational Results of Primary School Children: from Cultural-Historical Psychology to Psychological Anthropology
Authors: Isaev E.I. , Safronova M.A.
Published: December 2024

The article distinguishes between pedagogical and psychological diagnostics of educational outcomes. Pedagogical diagnostics is focused on assessing the achievements of students of the planned results of mastering the educational program and has a long tradition in education. It is noted that psychological diagnostics in education is a diagnosis of the development of students in the educational process. In Russian education, the psychological diagnosis of the developmental effect of the educational program of primary general education has not been developed. L.S. Vygotsky's analysis of the main groups of theories of the relationship between learning and development and the resulting qualification of the type of diagnosis in each of the approaches to solving the problem is presented. L.S. Vygotsky's views on learning and development are investigated, and the position justified by the scientist on the initial inclusion of developmental diagnostics in school education is emphasized. The views of D.B. Elkonin on the goals and content of psychological diagnostics in developing primary education are presented. The analysis of the practice of diagnosing the general course of development of primary school children in the system of developmental education by L.V. Zankov is carried out. An anthropological approach to the diagnosis of development in education is presented. The age-normative development model of primary school children is described as the basis for the development of a system of psychological diagnostics of educational outcomes of primary general education.
Formation of Research Vision in Schoolchildren Using Digital Mediation Tools according to Cultural-Historical Psychology. Part 1
Authors: Pavlovsky E.N. , Sidorova T.A. , Smirnov S.A. , Tuchinov B.N.
Published: December 2024

The article sets a task to create and implement models of schoolchildren's development, which are based on the basic ideas of the cultural-historical approach proposed by L.S.Vygotsky's scientific school. The authors of the article believe that such models can help to overcome the limitations of explanatory models, this hypothesis is based on stimulus-reactive algorithmic strategies that negatively affect human development. Using the material of the project "Schoolchildren as Scientific Volunteers", the authors of the article show how this mediation model can be arranged usштп digital tools and a system with elements of artificial intelligence. The project sets the task of forming a research vision (a new functional organ) in schoolchildren with the help of digital mediating tools. Using a cultural-historical approach to AI as a means of developing thinking and research skills while working with information, we propose to consider ethical AI frames as part of an educational environment that promotes the adaptation of risky technologies.. Critical analysis of risk-generating technologies has been developed in bioethics. As ethical guidelines, we use the principles of precaution and proactive response. This article is the first part, which describes the preparatory phase of the study. The second part will show how the project proceeded, what the first results were and what difficulties were met during the implementation of the tasks.
Incubation and Activation of the Semantic Network
Authors: Valueva E.A. , Lapteva N.M. , Pospelov N.A. , Ushakov D.V.
Published: December 2024

The issue of incubation is a central and paradoxical topic in the psychology of thinking and creativity. The paradox arises from the observation that problem-solving can advance during periods when the solver is not consciously focused on the problem but is instead engaged in unrelated activities. Despite extensive research on incubation, a unified explanation for this phenomenon remains elusive. This article introduces a new theoretical approach characterized by two distinctive features. First, it advocates for the examination of the general problem of incubation through tasks that facilitate a precise analysis of the underlying processes—specifically, Mednick's triads. Second, to enable a comprehensive analysis of problem-solving processes, this approach incorporates methods from general network theory. Consequently, the theoretical model developed to elucidate incubation encompasses two levels of processes: the propagation of activation across the semantic network and the control processes driven by goal-setting when the individual accepts the problem.
What do Parents of Homeschoolers Do to Improve the Well-being of their Children (Based on SDT-approach)
Authors: Strukova A.S. , Polivanova K.N.
Published: December 2024

This paper focuses on the practices that parents of homeschoolers use to support their children's well-being during the learning process. According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), practices related to satisfying basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, affiliation) and supporting intrinsic motivation can be considered as practices to improve the level of well-being. We used the database that was created by analyses of 39 interviews with homeschoolers' parents. The authors conclude that parents consider autonomy and intrinsic motivation to be the main focus of their attention. Parents also pay attention to satisfying the other two basic psychological needs: competence and affiliation.
L.S. Vygotsky on Giftedness as “A Higher Order Formation”
Authors: Fedorova E.P.
Published: December 2024

The author explores the concept of giftedness as presented in the published scientific manuscripts of L.S. Vygotsky and in the newly released psychological dictionary co-authored by him. This article emphasizes the importance of utilizing these archival sources for contemporary research on the issue of giftedness. Through a theoretical analysis, it highlights key ideas regarding the understanding of giftedness from the perspective of cultural-historical psychology: the necessity of distinguishing between individual psychological functions and giftedness; the notion of giftedness as a “formation of the higher order”, not reducible to the level of a separate function; the systems approach to studying giftedness; the role of the concept of development in elucidating the phenomenon of giftedness. The article also demonstrates the potential of L.S. Vygotsky for advancing research on research and enhancing practices
Using Simulation Games to Teach History to Students Using Paradigm of Cultural-Historical Psychology
Authors: Nurgaliyeva A.M. , Nourgaliev K.A.
Published: December 2024

The article explores strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of training by fostering student engagement and motivating participation. The use of game-based techniques aims to boost students' motivation toward the material being studied. This approach is grounded in the principles of cultural and historical psychology as articulated by L.S. Vygotsky. It offers a theoretical framework for understanding differences not only in intercultural psychology but also in intertemporal psychology, as it enables the examination of psychological phenomena within specific historical, social, and cultural contexts. The article highlights the search for methods to increase motivation and the development of students' subjectivity and positionality. It provides examples of dialogue simulation games used in training, including historical reconstructions, mock trials, cultural immersion, and the Reacting to the Past initiative. Additionally, the article discusses the technologies involved in the preparation and implementation of these activities. This article provides an overview of research focused on the relationship between games and education. It highlights that participation in such games enhances both general and specialized skills and abilities among students, fosters a positive attitude toward learning, and deepens respect for history as a discipline. This approach allows for a theoretical understanding of facts grounded in historical context, helping to overcome the schematism and empiricism often associated with traditional school education. The methodology of simulation games enables students to explore the differences between the present and the past. These games encourage students to recognize and understand the unfamiliar realities of history, as well as the diverse ways of thinking that characterized people from different eras and cultures. The article concludes that well-designed educational games significantly increase the likelihood of achieving desired educational outcomes and contribute to the overall improvement of quality in higher education. The experiences shared regarding the use of role-playing or simulation games illustrate the potential of cultural-historical psychology as a valuable resource in history education.
Psycho-aesthetic Concept of A.V. Bakushinsky and Periodization of Human Ontogenesis
Authors: Veraksa N.E. , Bayanova L.F. , Shishova E.O.
Published: December 2024

Interest in the work of A.V. Bakushinsky stems from the significance of his psycho-aesthetic concept for contemporary developmental psychology. This concept outlines the stages of mental development associated with a child's perceptual capabilities within the context of global fine art. The article presents an argument supporting A.V. Bakushinsky’s commitment to the cultural-historical approach in evaluating ontogenesis. A.V. Bakushinsky illustrates the parallels between the means of global fine art and the use of artistic symbols by children in their visual activities, following the developmental patterns of the child's psyche. The article also offers a comparative analysis of the approaches taken by A.V. Bakushinsky and A.V. Zaporozhets. They assess the evolution of perception. The similarities and differences in the conclusions of A.V. Bakushinsky and O.M. Dyachenko regarding the formation of images as symbolic means in ontogenesis are examined. A.V. Bakushinsky's ideas hold practical significance for elucidating the perception of the diversity of information, which the scientist called the “multiplicity of the world.” The findings of this study can be used by specialists in the design and evaluation of a developmental educational environment.
Development of the Repair Attempts Scale: A Validity and Reliability Study
Authors: Akalın Sevi Tuğçe , Özdemir Pınar
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to develop and test a Repair Attempts Scale to measure repair attempts as a conflict management skill in romantic relationships and test the psychometric properties. The sample consisted of 508 participants, 359 of whom were female (70.7%) and 149 of whom were male (29.3%). First, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight people in romantic relationships, and a large item pool was formed. Those items were evaluated by six field experts and finalized afterward. The study was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, data were collected from 249 people and exploratory factor analysis was performed to reveal the scale's construct validity. Exploratory factor analysis results showed that the Repair Attempts Scale had a two-dimensional structure consisting of eight items. The factors were Cognitive Repair Attempts and Affective Repair Attempts. In the second stage, data were collected from 259 participants, and confirmatory factor analysis was performed based on the structure that emerged from EFA. Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient and test-retest reliability were examined for the scale’s reliability. Item analyses were evaluated by item-total score correlation coefficients, item average scores of the lower 27% and upper 27% groups were compared. Criterion-related validity was tested by examining the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient of the relationship between the developed scale with the Responses to Dissatisfaction in Close Relationships – Accommodation Instrument and the Conflict Resolution Styles Scale in Romantic Relationships. The results showed that the Repair Attempts Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool.
Turizmde Kriz İle İlgili Yayınlanan Makalelerin Bibliyometrik Analizi
Authors: Manap Davras Gonca , Çelebi Hazal Ezgi
Published: December 2024

Öz
Çalışmanın temel amacı, 2010-2023 yılları arasında ulusal literatürde turizm sektöründe kriz konusunu ele alan çalışmaların ayrıntılı olarak analiz edilmesidir. Bu amaçla makalelerin çeşitli parametreler çerçevesinde bibliyometrik analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Turizmde kriz konusunda literatürün genel özelliklerini ortaya koymak ve bu alanda çalışacak araştırmacılara kolaylık sağlamak da araştırmanın bir diğer amacını oluşturmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda ULAKBİM ve Google Akademik veri tabanı üzerinden 65 makaleye ulaşılmış ve makaleler yayınlandığı yılı, yazar sayısı, kaynak kullanımı, incelenen konu, araştırma deseni, örneklem bölgesi, örneklem büyüklüğü, veri toplama yöntemi, verinin toplandığı kitle ve veri analiz yöntemi gibi parametreler çerçevesinde incelenmiştir. Araştırma bulgularında, turizm alanında ekonomik krizle ilgili yoğun çalışmalar yapılırken gıda krizi, mülteci krizi ve iklim krizi gibi son dönemlerde önemi gittikçe artan konularla ilgili yeterince çalışmanın olmadığı tespit edilmiştir.
Kurumsal Boyutlarıyla Türkiye’de Savaş Ekonomisi Yönetimi: 2. Dünya Savaşı Örneği
Authors: Doğangün Yasa Bengü
Published: December 2024

İktisadi açıdan yoğun bir seferberliği gerektiren 2. Dünya Savaşı, kapsamlı bir yönetim anlayışını içeren kurumsal bir mekanizmayla sürdürülmüştür. Bu kurumsal oluşum savaşa katılmayan ülkelerden biri olan Türkiye’de de uygulanmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı, savaş ekonomisi uygulamalarını savaş sürecinde oluşturulan kurumsal mekanizma üzerinden değerlendirmektir. Meclis ve Harp Dairesi gibi resmi kurumlar tarafından hazırlanan savaş ekonomisine yönelik raporlar oluşturulmaya çalışılan mekanizmanın yapı taşlarını teşkil etmektedir. Bu bağlamda ilgili raporların incelenmesi, savaş ekonomisi uygulamalarının belirleyici niteliklerinin açığa çıkarılması hususunda literatüre katkı sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın temel hipotezi, 2. Dünya Savaşı’nda Türkiye’de uygulanan savaş ekonomisinin, yalnızca kısa vadeli mali eylem planları yerine, uzun vadeli bir iktisadi perspektif içerisinde tarihsel ve bütüncül bir anlayışla biçimlendirilmiş olmasıdır. Bu perspektif ağırlıklı olarak Almanya ve İsviçre modellerinin etkilerini yansıtmaktadır. Oluşturulan kurumsal yapı iaşenin sağlanması ve fiyat denetimi gibi savaşın yol açtığı güncel sorunlar yanında, sanayileşmenin devamı ve uluslararası ekonomik ilişkilerin sürdürülebilir olması gibi uzun vadeli hedeflerin gerçekleştirilmesini de amaçlamıştır.
What do we know and how do we act: knowledge, attitude and practices around antimicrobial resistance
Authors: Sehrawat Saisha , Sengupta Sharmila , Singh Padam , Sharma Pooja
Published: December 2024

Background: The overuse and misuse of antibiotics has influenced a rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) thereby posing a significant threat to global health. Information on AMR has been available to the public; however, a gap exists in relay of information due to lack of effective interventions. This study focuses on exploring the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among rural, semi-urban and urban populations from Delhi NCR, India.
Methods: This study was a cross-sectional questionnaire based online survey conducted across rural, semi-urban and urban areas of Delhi NCR for one month (June-July 2024). The questionnaire comprising 28 close-ended questions was administered in English and Hindi languages to participants aged 15-80 years. The questionnaire focused on knowledge, awareness and practices of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance.
Results: A total of 500 participants attempted the survey out of which 435 (87%) were aware about antibiotics. About 479 (95.8%) participants had earlier consumed antibiotics out of which 336/497 (70.1%) participants consumed antibiotics prescribed by doctors. Among 479 participants, 253 (52.8%) completed the course however 311 (69.1%) of the participants kept the antibiotics for reuse. Nearly 191/479 (39.9%) participants practiced antibiotics misuse by consumption of antibiotics when having similar symptoms as previously observed. The assessment of participants revealed that only 216/500 (43.2%) participants were knowledgeable about AMR. The participants aware of AMR agreed that the antibiotic practices of reuse (n=69/216, 31.9%), poor quality (n=87/216, 40.3%), lower dosage (n=81/216, 37.5%) and not completion of course (n=77/216, 35.6%) can result in AMR.
Conclusions: The study highlights that despite the participants being informed about antibiotics and followed medical advice their practice of reusing antibiotics raises the need for tailored interventions to promote awareness about AMR and appropriate use of antibiotics.
Effectiveness and safety of daily versus alternate-day rosuvastatin dose in dyslipidemic patients: a prospective, randomized and open-label study
Authors: Dafda Aishwarya , Singh Navyug Raj , Chhabra Ajay
Published: December 2024

Background: Dyslipidemia is considered to be an important risk factor for development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Statins, also called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors are considered to the most effective lipid lowering agents. This study assessed the effectiveness and safety of daily versus alternate day dosing regimens of rosuvastatin in dyslipidemia patients.
Methods: This study was conducted for a period of 12 weeks. Study subjects comprised patients of either sex in age group 18-65 years diagnosed with dyslipidemia and a total of 90 subjects completed study who were randomly distributed to three groups, A (rosuvastatin 10 mg daily), B (rosuvastatin 10 mg on alternate days) and C (rosuvastatin 20 mg on alternate days).
Results: Rosuvastain significantly lowered total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol and triglycerides in all groups (p<0.001). High density lipoprotein-cholesterol increased, but non-significantly (p>0.05). Intergroup differences were not statistically significant. Group A reported slightly more adverse events than group B and group C.
Conclusions: Alternate-day rosuvastatin therapy showed effectiveness statistically similar to the daily dose therapy in dyslipidemic individuals. It also exhibited fewer side effects, suggesting it could be a feasible approach for managing dyslipidemia, providing a more economical and potentially safer alternative to daily administration.
Experimental repurposing of metformin for Crohn’s disease in trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid induced colitis model in BALB/c mice
Authors: Phirke Chetan N. , Visaria Harshal J. , Bhide Shruti S. , Kothari Rahul S. , Patil Saurabh R. , Abhyankar Neha M.
Published: December 2024

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by repetitive episodes of inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract caused by an abnormal immune response to gut microflora. It includes two types: Ulcerative colitis (UC), which causes widespread colon inflammation, and Crohn’s disease (CD). The current therapy focuses on symptom relief and provides inadequate maintenance of remission and quality of life improvement. Metformin has already been repurposed in few studies with dextran sulphate sodium (DSS) induced colitis. We aimed to evaluate the effect of metformin in TNBS induced acute on chronic colitis, to mimic the relapsing-remitting nature of CD in humans, which has not been done before.
Methods: Objectives were, phase I- evaluation of the effect of metformin in TNBS induced acute colitis in BALB/c mice. Phase II- evaluation of the effect of metformin in TNBS induced chronic colitis in BALB/c mice. Phase III- Evaluation of the effect of metformin in TNBS induced acute on chronic colitis in BALB/c mice. Materials And Methods: Trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS) was used for inducing both acute, chronic and acute on chronic colitis in BALB/c mice. 36 BALB/c mice were divided into 4 groups i.e. normal control, disease control, positive control and test drug. Effect on DAI score, lower colon weight by length ratio, macroscopy and histopathology were assessed.
Results: Metformin showed significant improvement (p<0.05) in all the variables assessed i.e. reduction of (Disease Activity Index) DAI score, lower colon weight by length ratio, lower colon macroscopic score and lower histopathological score in comparison to the disease control group in all the phases i.e. acute (day 5), chronic (day 22) and acute on chronic (day 25). However, the effects were comparable to the positive control.
Conclusions: Metformin has potential to be repurposed for Crohn’s disease as it showed comparable efficacy in all three phases.
New perspectives on markers implicated in signalling pathways that advance diabetic nephropathy and its therapeutic approaches
Authors: Sharma Rahul , Singh Jaskaran
Published: December 2024

Diabetic nephropathy is the chronic loss of kidney function occurring due to diabetes mellitus. Due to increased sugar levels, there is disfunctioning of glomeruli, loss of protein in urine, and decrease in the levels of serum albumin that mainly leads to edema. The progression of renal disfunctioning starts when glomerular filtration rate is greater than 90ml/min. A large body of evidence indicates that oxidative stress is the main attributor involved in the progression of macro-vascular complications of diabetes. (ROS), NAD(P)H oxidase, advanced glycation end products (AGE), polyol pathway, uncoupled nitric oxide synthase (NOS), mitochondrial respiratory chain via oxidative phosphorylation, protein kinase C, mitogen-activated protein kinases, cytokines and transcription factors eventually cause increased expression of extracellular matrix (EC) genes with progression to fibrosis and end stage renal disease. Apart from these well-established pathways, major markers in the kidney disease which could work as potential targets has been explored like MCP-1, BMP-7, p38 MAPK, MiR-130b, HSP-27, AKT which further needs more research as they have shown promising results in their early level of studies. The present review aims to investigate the molecular targets involved in diabetic nephropathy, and to comprehend the intricate signalling pathways, such as JAK/STAT, BMP-7–Smad1/5/8 pathway, RhoA/ROCK, caspases, to which the aforementioned markers have either an independent or dependent relationship. If these signalling pathways are properly studied, these markers may aid in the treatment of the disease and its associated secondary effects such as nephropathy.
Efficacy of intermittent peritoneal dialysis in renal causes of acute kidney injury in children
Authors: Huq Mashhura , Afroz Shireen , Akter Sabrina , Newaz Moshrefa , Nasrin Tahera , Hossain Fahmida
Published: December 2024

Background: In low-resource settings like Bangladesh, intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD) has been identified as the preferred modality for the management of AKI. PD is a safe, simple and inexpensive procedure and has been used in pediatric AKI patients. However, its effectiveness in treatment of renal AKI warrants further exploration. To evaluate the efficacy of IPD in treating pediatric renal AKI patients.
Method: This prospective and interventional study conducted in the Department of Paediatric Nephrology at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute from January 2020 to December 2021. Children aged 1 month to 12 years of either sexes with renal AKI stages 2 or 3 who required PD were included. Each patient had IPD for 72 hours. Every day, the clinical and laboratory markers were measured; on the third day, or 72 hours later, the results were compared.
Results: Majority of patients were from 1-5 years age group and predominantly male. Following 3 days of IPD, clinical parameters (tachycardia, tachypnea and edema) improved significantly. Oedema found in 23 patients before PD, however, 5 patients got a relief from it (p=0.016) after PD. The urea reduction ratio in renal AKI patients increased from 19.3 to 40.7 ml/kg/hr days, with urinary output increasing from 0.02 to 0.50 ml/kg/hr at day 3 (p<0.001). After PD, there was a significant decrease in creatinine, urea, and potassium levels (p<0.001). Besides, a noteworthy improvement of 40.7%, 36.5% and 47.7% were observed in creatinine, urea and bicarbonate levels respectively.
Conclusion: IPD is well-effective in treating renal AKI in children by observing a greater improvement in clinical and laboratory parameters in the patients.
Clinical and sociodemographic profile of asthma and attitude of parents towards inhaled corticosteroid use in children
Authors: Xavier Gibi , Jose O.
Published: December 2024

Background: To find out the clinical and socio demographic profile of asthma in 6–12-year-old children and also to understand the knowledge, attitude and practices of parents regarding the ICS use in a tertiary care centre, Alappuzha Kerala.
Methods: Hospital based cross-sectional study, over a period of 1 year. Ethical committee clearance obtained.  141 children were selected from the asthma clinic, based on Inclusion and exclusion criteria.  Questionnaire was given to parents, and methods of using MDI checked and corrected. 
Results: Most common reason for exacerbation of asthma are exposure to indoor air pollutants and viral infections. A major share of parents showing reluctance for using ICS due to fear of side effects. So usually using for a short course only, not as prescribed.
Conclusions: The adherence of using ICS can be improved by parent-doctor communication and demonstrating the use of inhaler and its importance in asthma.