bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Une clinique pédagogique pour les enfants de l’hôpital psychiatrique de Genève, 1944-1955
Authors: Ruchat Martine
Published: December 2023

L’idée d’adapter l’enseignement comme l’éducation à la diversité des enfants s’enracine dans une pensée psychopédagogique dont Édouard Claparède a été le promoteur. L’institut J.-J. Rousseau créé en 1912 et devenu en 1929 Institut des sciences de l’éducation comprend des personnalités comme les médecins François Naville et Henri Brantmay, la psychopédagogue Alice Descoeudres et le psychologue André Rey qui s’engagent à former des élèves dans cet esprit. Entrée comme élève auditrice, Renée Delafontaine, sensibilisée à l’enfant dément comme à l’enfant difficile, invente une pratique pédagogique quelque peu improbable. L’émergence du Pavillon Les Grands-Bois s’explique par cette histoire d’une éducation très spéciale qui participe au développement progressif, entre la création des classes spéciales en 1898 et celle de la consultation psychiatrique ambulatoire en 1954, du champ de l’éducation spécialisée.
La femme dans l'oeuvre de Vigny
Authors: Jarry André
Published: December 2023

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Dynamical analysis of spontaneous Ca2+ oscillations in astrocytes
Authors: Zhang Yapeng , Chen Yu , Ji Quanbao
Published: December 2023

In this work, we focus on a nonlinear dynamical model proposed by Lavrentovich et al. to compute and simulate spontaneous Ca2+ oscillations evoked by calcium ion efflux in astrocytes. Selected parameters are chosen, with observation of periodic and chaotic Ca2+ oscillations in cytosol. The stability analysis of equilibrium is conducted using the center manifold theorem to investigate the dynamics underlying spontaneous Ca2+ oscillations in astrocytes. The results indicate that the Hopf bifurcation represents the dynamical changes in stability of spontaneous Ca2+ oscillations. In addition, numerical simulations are performed to further assess the validity of the aforementioned analysis.
A study on pharmaceutical text relationship extraction based on heterogeneous graph neural networks
Authors: Zou Shuilong , Liu Zhaoyang , Wang Kaiqi , Cao Jun , Liu Shixiong , Xiong Wangping , Li Shaoyi
Published: December 2023

Effective information extraction of pharmaceutical texts is of great significance for clinical research. The ancient Chinese medicine text has streamlined sentences and complex semantic relationships, and the textual relationships may exist between heterogeneous entities. The current mainstream relationship extraction model does not take into account the associations between entities and relationships when extracting, resulting in insufficient semantic information to form an effective structured representation. In this paper, we propose a heterogeneous graph neural network relationship extraction model adapted to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) text. First, the given sentence and predefined relationships are embedded by bidirectional encoder representation from transformers (BERT fine-tuned) word embedding as model input. Second, a heterogeneous graph network is constructed to associate words, phrases, and relationship nodes to obtain the hidden layer representation. Then, in the decoding stage, two-stage subject-object entity identification method is adopted, and the identifier adopts a binary classifier to locate the start and end positions of the TCM entities, identifying all the subject-object entities in the sentence, and finally forming the TCM entity relationship group. Through the experiments on the TCM relationship extraction dataset, the results show that the precision value of the heterogeneous graph neural network embedded with BERT is 86.99% and the F1 value reaches 87.40%, which is improved by 8.83% and 10.21% compared with the relationship extraction models CNN, Bert-CNN, and Graph LSTM.
Modeling the vaccination control of bacterial meningitis transmission dynamics: a case study
Authors: Crankson Monica Veronica , Olotu Olusegun , Afolabi Ayodeji Sunday , Abidemi Afeez
Published: December 2023

Bacterial meningitis, which is considered a major concern by the World Health Organization, is a medical emergency that lingers as a terrifying infection in sub-Saharan Africa and other countries in the "meningitis belt" due to the frequent occurrence of the infection and its debilitating effects among survivors, even after treatment. This study presents a novel two-strain compartmental bacterial meningitis model. The disease-free equilibrium was established to be locally and globally asymtotically stable. Numerical simulations were performed to visualize the effects of various model parameters on each compartment. Sensitivity analysis was also performed and it was established that the most sensitive parameter for both strains $ 1 $ and $ 2 $ is the transmission probability, $ \beta $. It was ascertained that bacterial meningitis will not spread in the population if at least $ 25\% $ of the population are immune to the disease.
Construct validity and factor structure of Sinhalese version of Epworth Sleepiness Scale
Authors: Gunawardane Damitha Asanga
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study is the first to validate the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) in Sri Lanka population. ESS is a tool used to evaluate patients’ habitual sleepiness during the day and is used worldwide. This work examined the psychometric properties of the Sinhalese version of eight items ESS among heavy vehicle drivers in Sri Lanka.Methods: A sample of 403 participants was randomly split into two to evaluate dimensionality by exploratory factor analyses (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses(CFA).Results: Study findings suggest that the single version of ESS is a reliable and valid instrument for sleep evaluation. The analysis identified two-factor structures for the Sinhalese version of ESS. Factor one included sitting and talking, watching TV, car in traffic, sitting in public and sitting and reading, summarized as sitting and doing something. Factor two included lying down, being a car passenger, and sitting quietly, indicating sitting without engaging in any particular activity.Conclusions: Sinhalese version of the ESS is a bi-dimensional instrument that is reliable and valid for assessing daytime Sleepiness in Sri Lankan heavy vehicle drivers. However, the Sinhalese version of the ESS needs further evaluation among the general population and those with sleep disturbances.
Energy-Efficient Dispatching of Battery Electric Truck Fleets with
Backhauls and Time Windows
Authors: Peng Dongbo , Wu Guoyuan , Boriboonsomsin Kanok
Published: December 2023

The adoption of battery electric trucks (BETs) as a replacement for diesel trucks
has potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the freight
transportation sector. However, BETs have shorter driving range and lower
payload capacity, which need to be taken into account when dispatching them.
This article addresses the energy-efficient dispatching of BET fleets,
considering backhauls and time windows. To optimize vehicle utilization,
customers are categorized into two groups: linehaul customers requiring
deliveries, where the deliveries need to be made following the last-in-first-out
principle, and backhaul customers requiring pickups. The objective is to
determine a set of energy-efficient routes that integrate both linehaul and
backhaul customers while considering factors such as limited driving range,
payload capacity of BETs, and the possibility of en route recharging. We
formulate the problem as a mixed-integer linear programming model and propose an
algorithm that combines adaptive large neighborhood search and simulated
annealing metaheuristics to solve it. The effectiveness of the proposed strategy
is demonstrated through extensive experiments using a real-world case study from
a logistics company in Southern California. The results indicate that the
proposed strategy leads to a significant reduction in total energy consumption
compared to the baseline strategy, ranging from 11% to 40%, while maintaining
reasonable computational time. In addition, the proposed strategy provides
solutions that are better than or comparable with those obtained by other
metaheuristics. This research contributes to the development of sustainable
transportation solutions in the freight sector by providing a novel approach for
dispatching BET fleets. The findings emphasize the potential of deploying BETs
to achieve energy savings and advance the goal of green logistics.
Ivo Komšić (2023): Fenomeni socijalne pulsacije (Sarajevo: Academia Analitica & Synopsis, 2023, str. 321)
Authors: Muharemović Vedad
Published: December 2023

Book review: Komšić, Ivo (2023). Fenomeni socijalne pulsacije. Sarajevo: Academia Analitica & Synopsis.
MENINJAU ULANG KEJADIAN 22:1-19: BENARKAH ALLAH MENGIZINKAN KEKERASAN PADA ANAK?
Authors: Siburian Carel Hot Asi
Published: December 2023

Gambaran yang berbeda antara Allah dalam Perjanjian Lama dengan Perjanjian Baru telah lama diteliti. Kondisi ini mengakibatkan penekanan perbedaan, bahwa Allah Perjanjian Lama menyenangi kejahatan, genosida, pembunuhan, dan lain sebagainya, sedangkan Allah dalam Perjanjian Baru (yang dalam rupa Yesus) adalah Allah yang maha pengasih dan pengampun. Artikel ini hadir bertujuan untuk menunjukkan bahwa pada dasarnya Allah tidak mengizinkan kekerasan terhadap [ciptaan], dalam hal ini pada anak, meskipun banyak sekali teks-teks dalam Perjanjian Lama (salah satunya pengurbanan Ishak) yang berkonotasi demikian. Temuan artikel ini juga beragam, mulai dari temuan bahwa adanya kemungkinan kisah pengurbanan Ishak tidak terjadi secara historis hingga pada kepercayaan Abraham bahwa Ishak akan tetap menjadi anak yang dijanjikan Allah kepadanya, sehingga ia tidak ragu untuk mengurbankan Ishak. Beberapa temuan [lanjutan] juga dihadirkan dalam artikel ini, seperti temuan adanya tendensi Allah menghindar dari Abraham dan Ishak ketika menyerahkan korban sembelihan, adanya kemungkinan bahwa Allah salah menggunakan otoritasnya, hingga terbukanya pembahasan selanjutnya tentang bagaimana hubungan Abraham dan Ishak setelah mereka pulang. Seluruh hal ini dihadirkan untuk menunjukkan bahwa pembacaan atas satu teks saja, lalu menyimpulkan bahwa Allah adalah Allah yang jahat, merupakan pendekatan pembacaan yang keliru. Melalui artikel ini, akan dibangun sebuah konstruksi berpikir bahwa Allah memiliki makna di balik setiap tindakan dan perintah-ecara khusus kepada anak.
Investigation into the Mechanical Properties of Commercial Sandcrete Blocks Produced in Nigeria: A Case Study of Warri Metropolis
Authors: NYORERE Oderhowho , AKWENUKE Moses , TACHERE Otaghogho Zion
Published: December 2023

This study investigated the extent to which the mechanical strength of commercially produced sandcrete blocks in Delta State, Nigeria, conforms to recognized international standards. Fifty sandcrete blocks (28 curing days) were sampled from ten known sandcrete block manufacturers in Warri municipal area, five blocks from each manufacturer. The compressive strength of the blocks was determined in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International guidelines. The results showed that the compressive strength of all the blocks failed to meet the Nigeria Industrial Standard (NIS) benchmark for load loading sandcrete block, while only 20% of the blocks attained NIS requirement for non-load bearing walls. Field observation revealed that poor mixing ratio of the sandcrete; inconsistencies in the batching method and sand used in the production of the sandcrete blocks were responsible for the poor quality (low compressive strength) of the sandcrete blocks manufactured in the region. The findings of this study underscore the importance for the Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers, to rigorously monitor the strength of sandcrete blocks made in Nigeria to ensure that their quality meets internationally recognized standards. This will reduce the occurrence of structural damage in Nigeria, due to the use of low quality blocks for wall constriction.
Influence of Treatments on the Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin Hybrid Composites Reinforced with Pineapple Fiber and Snail Shell Particulates
Authors: AKPENYİ-ABOH Onyekachukwu Nicklette , AKWENUKE Moses , EDAFİADHE Donatus Emozino
Published: December 2023

The growing environmental concern regarding synthetic materials in various engineering applications is driving increased research into the production of green composites. In this study, pineapple leaf fiber (PLF) and snail shell powder amended with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution, at concentration levels of 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8% for 30, 60 and 90 minutes, respectively, were used to produce various composite samples; and their mechanical properties tested in agreement with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International approved procedures. The laboratory test results revealed that both the NaOH concentration and treatment period considerably influenced the tensile and flexural strengths of the composite samples. It was observed that the composite samples, made with reinforcement materials modified with NaOH concentrations of 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% for durations of 30, 60, and 90 minutes, exhibited tensile strengths of 8.12, 9.88, 11.04, 14.11, and 16.74 MPa; 10.93, 14.22, 17.04, and 15.71 MPa; and 12.27, 15.19, 14.06, and 13.84 MPa, respectively. Similarly, the results portrayed that the composite samples produced with reinforcement materials treated with 2%, 4%, 6% and 8% sodium hydroxide concentrations for durations of 30, 60 and 90 minutes, developed flexural strength of 31.98, 38.82, 43.97 and 49.03 MPa; 36.55, 44.17, 53.38 and 47.93 MPa; and 39.62, 46.08, 48.17 and 43.66 MPa, respectively. It was also interesting to observe that 6% NaOH treatment for 60 minutes yields the optimum tensile and bending strengths of 17.04 and 53.38 MPa respectively. This finding revealed the potential of using bio-composites for engineering applications, mostly where moderate tensile and flexural strengths characteristics are sought after.
ZAŠTITNI KARAKTER PRAVILA O ZASTARELOSTI POTRAŽIVANjA IZ UGOVORA O OSIGURANjU
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Glušac Danijela
Published: December 2023

In legal theory, statute of limitations is defined as the loss of a claim for the realization of a right due to non-performance of the content of the right within the time specified by law. The statute of limitations is regulated by special rules, which take precedence over the general rules. The subject of the research consists in the answer to disputed questions related to the statute of limitations of claims from insurance contracts. The aim of the research is to reach a certain level of knowledge about the subject of the research itself, which could have significant scientific value. Through the analysis of relevant legal provisions, court practice and academic sources, the paper will investigate the rules on the limitation of claims in the insurance contract, with a special emphasis on the life insurance contract. It is necessary to analyze and present the current state of the statute of limitations in the field of insurance, but also to pay attention to different solutions which will point to an increasingly certain future in this area.
RAZVITAK POŠTE I POŠTANSKIH USLUGA U FRANCUSKOJ
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Marinkovic Milica
Published: December 2023

In the paper, the author gives an overview of the development of the Post Office in France, from the very beginnings in the 15th century, until today. Originally created as a service for communication between the court and the province, the Post Office has come a long way over the centuries and has become an indispensable part of the lives of all French people. Economic progress and the literacy of the population during the 19th century led to a massive expansion of postal correspondence, and this was also contributed to by the creation of the village postal service and the collection of postage by postage stamps. During the 20th and 21st centuries, the Post Office began to focus more and more on providing various services to the economy.
AUTORSKOPRAVNA ZAŠTITA UMETNIČKIH DELA STVORENIH VEŠTAČKOM INTELIGENCIJOM
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Lučić Sonja
Published: December 2023

Artificial intelligence today finds application in a field that until recently was reserved only for creative people. It is a visual art. For many people, artists still play a major role in the creative process. However, artists working with artificial intelligence do not create the artwork themselves, but develop software that in turn creates the work. Some artists see artificial intelligence systems only as a tool to work with, while others see these systems as a "colleague" with whom they create their works. In the paper, the author deals with the question of whether artificial intelligence in visual art becomes an artist itself or is it just another technical tool for creating author's works.
Control interno en la ejecución de obras por administración directa en un gobierno local del Perú
Authors: Huayra Romero Oswaldo
Published: December 2023

Objetivo. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la relación entre el control interno y la ejecución de obras por administración directa en la Municipalidad Distrital de Santa María del Valle, Huánuco, 2019. Métodos. Para ello, se utilizó una muestra censal compuesta por un total de 20 colaboradores municipales. La metodología de investigación empleada fue de tipo aplicado, con un enfoque cuantitativo y un nivel descriptivo correlacional. Se empleó un diseño no-experimental y transversal. Para obtener información de la población, se utilizaron la encuesta y el cuestionario como técnica e instrumento, respectivamente. El cuestionario fue validado mediante juicio de expertos y demostró una alta confiabilidad con un coeficiente alfa Cronbach de 0,92. Resultados. El resultado principal del estudio reveló que existe una relación directa y significativa entre el control interno y la ejecución de obras por administración directa (0,471). La dimensión de evaluación de riesgos también muestra una relación directa y significativa (0,471). De manera similar, la dimensión de actividades de control gerencial está relacionada de forma directa y significativa. Conclusión. En conclusión, se confirma la existencia de una relación significativa y directa entre el "control interno" y la "ejecución de obras por administración directa" en la Municipalidad Distrital de Santa María del Valle, Huánuco, 2019.
Settlement of Traffic Accident Crimes through the Principle of Restorative Justice in the Sorong City Area
Authors: Triatmoko Ryo Thunder , Sinaulan Ramlani Lina , Yuhelson Yuhelson
Published: December 2023

This study focuses on the first problem of solving traffic accident criminal cases that have been applied in law enforcement and how to reconstruct the ideal traffic accident crime resolution based on a restorative justice approach. The method used in this study is normative juridical research with a research approach in the form of a normative approach. The result of this study is that direct involvement between perpetrators, victims, and communities in solving criminal cases is emphasized in the restorative justice approach. Criminal acts involving traffic accidents can be resolved in accordance with the principles of restorative justice. Because it serves the interests of victims and perpetrators based on two perspectives (victims and perpetrators) in terms of accident crimes, the use of restorative justice is essential. The application of restorative justice in solving criminal cases that prioritizes the interests of victims and perpetrators in finding solutions to crimes and their consequences has been outlined in a circular issued by the Indonesian National Police.  The traditional dynamic between local communities and their governments in fighting crime can be changed by the use of restorative justice in cases involving accidents. Customary institutions are still often used in Sorong City by local communities to resolve conflicts, but Law No. 22/2009 on Traffic and Road Transport has stipulated the threat of criminal penalties for those responsible for traffic accidents. Therefore, the police had to investigate the traffic accident even if the victim's family decided not to prosecute.
Innovation in Maintaining Sampyong Oral Tradition in Cijati Village, Majalengka Regency
Authors: Ardh Muhammad Reyhan Emirel , Syahrial Syahrial
Published: December 2023

This research is a research on Sampyong Majalengka Performing Arts which has experienced changes in form, grip, and shifts in function. Abah Uu / Ki Anom Aduy Mangkubumi is a figure of Sampyong Karang Kamuning Sirah Dayeuh Cijati Majalengka, who innovates and modifies. The innovation resulted in various reactions and responses from the community, including Sampyong players, community leaders and the government. This study explains the form of invention, Abah Uu's strategy, and the community's response to creation. The method used is the Ethnographic Method. This method is used in the data retrieval process. The result found was Abah Uu's innovative form in the central Sampyong performance with the addition of different dance moves with Authentic Sampyong. Abah Uu gave the modification a name with the term Sampyong Budaya. Other modifications are changes in the package and function. Abah Uu makes the scary Sampyong into a witty entertainment, with collaborations with other arts in the form of dangdut pop sound art, and koplo. Various responses to the innovation include from the Grumala community, Padepokan Ki Braja Manggala, Padepokan Dangiang Luhur, and several community leaders. They consider that Sampyong is preserved in authentic form. Meanwhile, Padepokan Dangiang Luhur Nini joined the Abah Uu community. Abah Wastiam invaded Sampyong with the Sampyong Ujung version.
Penerapan Algoritma A*(A-Star) untuk Mencari Jalur Terdekat (Shortest Path) dalam Kecerdasan Buatan (Studi Kasus: Game Snake)
Authors: Wonges Reynaldo Paulini , Birowo Sigit , Fa Liaw Bun
Published: December 2023

Game sebagai media hiburan telah berkembang secara pesat seiring dengan teknologi. Salah satu unsur yang berperan penting dalam sebuah game adalah kecerdasan buatan. Dengan menggunakan kecerdasan buatan, diharapkan permainan ular ini menjadi terobosan baru dalam menerapkan algoritma untuk menentukan jalur terpendek pada ular. Dengan menggunakan algoritma ini dimungkinkan akan menjadi suatu terobosan yang baru untuk permainan ini dalam menentukan jalur ular terpendek dalam mencari makanannya.Metode yang peneliti gunakan adalah dengan pengujian dan pengukuran dari hasil perhitungan biaya melalui penggunaan Algoritma A* untuk menghitung jalur terpendek pada permainan ular.Dalam sistem yang dibuat, peneliti memanfaatkan Algoritma A* untuk memproses dan menghitung biaya ter-rendah yang didapatkan pada saat ular berjalan untuk menuju makanannya. Kesimpulan yang dapat diambil oleh peneliti adalah dengan menggunakan algoritma A* ini pengujian terbilang cukup efektif untuk mencari jalur terpendek dan efisien serta sistem kecerdasan buatan yang terbaru sehingga permainan ini bisa dijadikan acuan untuk dijadikan penelitian selanjutnya karena dapat dimungkinkan untuk dilakukan pengujian-pengujian atau penelitian yang lain seperti mengkomparasi dengan algoritma yang lain untuk menentukan yang mana yang paling bagus.

Kata kunci: Algoritma A*, kecerdasan buatan, permainan ular
High response hydrogen gas sensor based on palladium coated multi-walled carbon nanotube
Authors: CEVİZ ŞAKAR Betül
Published: December 2023

H2, which has a zero-carbon footprint, is expected to be one of the main energy sources in the future. The sensitive detection of H2 in the transportation, storage and energy production processes will allow the active use of this resource. Recently, there are many studies in which nanotube-shaped structures are used as high-response gas sensors. In this study, H2 gas response parameters at different temperatures (150, 200 and 250 ºC) of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT), which were grown on quartz substrate by spin coating method and then Pd coated with DC sputtering, were investigated. The measurements were made at a gas concentration of 1000 ppm with the help of a current-sensitive gas sensor system. The crystallographic structure, elemental content, oxidation levels and surface morphological properties of the produced film were determined by XRS, XPS and SEM analysis. XRD and XPS analyzes support that the MWCNT used in the study is well graphitized and the formation of PdO compound in the structure with Pd coating. The temperature-dependent H2 gas sensing measurements showed that the produced Pd-MWCNT structure had a very high gas response and the highest response was at 200 °C. Comparing the response values obtained with the results of other Pd-CNT structures in the literature, it was determined that the film produced by the economical spin coating method had a very high gas response.
Classification of Circular Knitting Fabric Defects Using MobileNetV2 Model
Authors: HANBAY Kazım
Published: December 2023

Fabric defects cause both labor and raw material losses and energy costs. These undesirable situations negatively affect the competitiveness of companies in the textile sector. Traditionally, human-oriented quality control also has important limitations such as lack of attention and fatigue. Robust and efficient defect detection systems can be developed with image processing and artificial intelligence methods. This study proposes a deep learning-based method to detect and classify common fabric defects in circular knitting fabrics. The proposed method adds a fine-tuned mechanism to the MobileNetV2 deep learning model. The added fine-tuned mechanism is optimized to classify fabric defects. The proposed model has been tested on a fabric dataset containing circular knitting fabric defects. Obtained results showed that the proposed method produced desired results in fabric defect detection and classification.
Hubless Wheel Design and Calculations
Authors: ÇİVİ Said Bera , TÜRKEL Veysel
Published: December 2023

In this study, Helical gear design, analysis and calculations, chain gear system design and calculations, lubrication system, brake disc, caliper, original stabilization part and system, transmission shaft design, calculations and analysis, wedge calculations analysis and design, bearing, ring selection and necessary information about dimensioning of the system, mechanical design, system components and methods are presented. The advantages and disadvantages of the system compared to conventional wheels have been reviewed and a cost analysis has been made. Since the system has a disadvantageous efficiency compared to traditional wheels, it has been tried to increase the efficiency and life of the current design and to create a usage area in the market.
Investigation of the Protective Effects of Chrysin Against Paclitaxel-Induced Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Human Neuronal SH-SY5Y Cells
Authors: AYNA Adnan , VARAN Sema Nur
Published: December 2023

In this study, the potential protective effects of chrysin, an important flavonoid, against paclitaxel-induced cell toxicity in the SH-SY5Y nerve cell line as an in vitro model, were investigated by cell viability analysis, lipid peroxidation analysis and quantitative simultaneous PCR methods. In the study, firstly, paclitaxel and chrysin were applied to the SH-SY5Y cell line at different concentrations in the range of 0-30 µM, and the results showed that 15 and 30 µM paclitaxel reduced cell viability, and 500 and 1000 µM chrysin application reduced these effects. In addition, chrysin application has been shown to significantly reduce malondialdehyde levels in paclitaxel-induced cells. The study also examined the effects of paclitaxel and chrysin application on apoptotic and antiapoptotic genes, mostly located in the intrinsic pathway, and showed that chrysin significantly reduced the levels of caspase 10, caspase 8, caspase 6, p53 and NFKB, and increased the Bcl-2 level compared to the paclitaxel-treated group. The results of this study suggest that chrysin's suppression of oxidative stress and apoptotic cell death may be an effective strategy for the treatment of paclitaxel-induced SH-SY5Y cytotoxicity.
Root cause model proposal for human-related risks in occupational health and safety practices of special provincial administrations
Authors: ERDEM Mustafa , KUZUCUOĞLU Alpaslan
Published: December 2023

Special provincial administrations are autonomous institutions based on the efficiency and effectiveness of local public services, where the people of the region contribute more to the management and democratic elements find a more comprehensive development environment. Local services provided by private administrations directly affect human life.

The aim of the study is to propose a root cause model for risks based on human factors in the occupational health and safety (OHS) practices of special provincial administrations. In the research, OHS practices in special provincial administrations were examined. In the section, the importance of OHS in special provincial administrations, the causes of occupational accidents and occupational diseases, and the measures that can be taken to prevent occupational accidents and occupational diseases are included.

The research was conducted on employees of special provincial administrations. While the population of the research consists of 11,463 people working in special provincial administrations, the sample was determined as 372 people with a confidence level of 0.95 and a margin of error of 0.05, and the study was conducted with 372 people. SPSS 22.00 was used to analyze the research data. Independent sample t-test was used to compare independent pairs of groups, and one-way variance test was used to compare three or more independent groups. In the study conducted on human-induced risks, OHS practices scores were compared according to the demographic information of the participants, and the relationship between the sub-dimensions and the root cause were examined. The direct and indirect effects of the root problem and cause factor on work accidents were examined. In addition, a root cause analysis was made in the research and a model proposal was made for human-induced.

Keywords: Occupational Health and Safety, Special Provincial Administrations, Occupational Accident
FORAGE YIELD AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF WINTER LEGUME / GRASS MIXTURES HARVESTED AT DIFFERENT PHENOLOGICAL STAGES
Authors: KARA Emre , SÜRMEN Mustafa
Published: December 2023

Winter forage crop mixtures are very important sources of quality forage as well as the benefits they bring to the soil and the main crop. In areas where year-round production is carried out, leaving the soil fallow during the winter months and producing maize-maize or cotton-cotton causes fatigue in the soil and facilitates the increase of pests. For this purpose, forage yield and quality characteristics of 12 different winter forage crop applications (4 pure and 8 mixtures) were investigated between 2014-2016 in Büyük Menderes basin. The experiment was designed according to the split-plot experimental design in randomized blocks and mowing operations were carried out in 2 different phenological periods with 4 replications. Hay yield (kg da-1), ADF (%), NDF (%), ADL (%), crude protein ratio (%), crude protein yield (kg da-1) and relative feed value averages were measured. According to the results obtained from the experiment, there are differences between crude protein ratio and relative feed values. When analyzed in line with the production purpose, 75% forage pea + 25% oat mixtures stand out in terms of crude protein yield, while 55% forage pea + 45% annual ryegrass stands out in terms of relative feed value. Due to the changes in mowing times depending on the characteristics, it is thought that it would be ideal to perform mowing operations between 50%-100% flowering.
An effective DNN-based Approach for Detecting Energy Theft in Smart Grids through User Consumption Patterns
Authors: GÜNDÜZ Muhammed Zekeriya , DAŞ Resul
Published: December 2023

The advancement of the Internet has been progressively easing human life. The development of mobile communication technologies has led to the widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Thus, most systems and devices have connected to the Internet more efficiently. The integration of communication systems into critical infrastructures, such as electricity grids, has given rise to the concept of IoT-based smart grids. In smart grid systems, data communication is facilitated through the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Due to the inherent characteristics of communication systems, AMI may be vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Some vulnerabilities have resulted in the emergence of cyber-attack vectors against energy consumption data obtained from smart meters. In this study, an effective energy theft intrusion detection system (IDS) based on users' consumption patterns is proposed. A Deep Neural Network (DNN) based classification model was employed to assess the predictability of both honest and malicious consumption patterns. The proposed model exhibits high and adjustable performance. Extensive experiments have been carried out on a real consumption dataset of approximately 2000 customers. Manipulated data from real readings with two different attack vectors were injected into the dataset. K-fold cross-validation technique was used. The proposed model performed a high performance reaching up to 97.4% accuracy.
Development of small and medium entrepreneurship in the Republic of Kazakhstan in transition from resource-based to innovative economy
Authors: Zarubina V. R. , Zarubin M. Y. , Kurmangalieva A. K.
Published: December 2023

In today's dynamically changing world, the small and medium-sized enterprise sector ensures the competitiveness of the state. Small business serves as a catalyst for innovation, a generator of creative solutions, and its presence creates a springboard for the country’s dynamic breakthrough. The small business sector is able to quickly respond to external turbulent changes and focus on producing in-demand goods and services for both domestic and foreign markets. Large-scale work is underway in Kazakhstan to support the SME sector. However, the share of innovative products in the GDP structure remains low. The transition from a resource-based to an innovative economy is possible with the activation of small and medium-sized businesses. The purpose of the article is to apply the concept of the quadruple helix to enhance the innovative activities of SMEs by intensifying partnership interaction. The research methodology is based on presenting the role of SMEs in the innovative development of the state. Based on the calculated correlation indicators of the effectiveness of investments in innovation in Kazakhstan, the authors made conclusions about the need for state support in segments that provide breakthrough innovations. The authors used general scientific, statistical, correlation, and retrospective methods of analysis. In the context of digitalization of economic sectors, a model of interaction between stakeholders of a regional digital technology platform has been proposed to enhance the innovative activities of SMEs. The results can be used by government agencies and representatives of higher education to ensure the transition from a resource-based to innovative economy.
The relevance of ensuring the financial stability of commercial banks in Kazakhstan through the development of their own financial management
Authors: Seisekenova M. B. , Berkinbayeva Ye. Ye. , Korabayeva N. B.
Published: December 2023

The research topic is relevant due to the fact that the financial system belongs to the main and important areas of sustainable development of any country. The relevance of the article lies in the need to develop our Kazakhstan FM, to increase the stability and reliability of the STB. The purpose of the research topic is to reflect the role and importance of own financial management (hereinafter FM) in the activities of second-tier banks (hereinafter STB) as the main factor of sustainable growth and development of its stability. The article reflects the importance and value of adapting and developing one's FM in the activities of banks, taking into account the available resources and opportunities, the current market situation. In the course of the study, it was revealed that in order to improve the quality of management of banks' resources, more flexible ways of improving FM are needed. During the research, financial analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction, economic and statistical evaluation, etc. were used. The materials of the scientific research were statistical data of the STB RK and Halyk Bank for 2018–2023, legal documents and analytical reports on this topic. The research proves the need for own FM, reveals the theoretical and applied aspects of the development and adaptation of FM in commercial banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to improve the quality of staff work, and increase the stability of STB. Despite the fact that many scientists consider FM issues; this problem remains not fully studied for Kazakhstan.
Management accounting structure of airlines in the conditions of crisis management
Authors: Tanirtayeva Ye. Ye. , Nurgalieva G. K.
Published: December 2023

The modern aviation market, being one of the key sectors of the global economy, faces many challenges. From technological innovations and striving for sustainability of environmental practices to economic and political crises, these factors have an impact on the operational activities of airlines. Given the complexity and dynamism of the industry, effective management of airline resources becomes a priority, and in this context, management accounting plays a crucial role. The relevance of the research topic is determined by several key points. First of all, the unstable economic situation caused by global crises, as well as the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, have imposed new requirements on anti-crisis management mechanisms in aviation. Management accounting provides airline managers with the necessary information to make informed decisions in a crisis. The structure of management accounting has specific features. Such a study will help identify weak links, identify potential risks and develop recommendations for improving the management accounting system in airlines to increase their competitiveness and resistance to external shocks. The purpose of the study is to study the structure of airline management accounting in the context of crisis management in order to offer recommendations for optimizing accounting procedures. The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that this study can give an idea of practices and methodologies that could be adapted or applied in Kazakh airlines. Research methods are analysis, analysis of financial statements, comparative analysis, literature research.
Features of the civic identity formation in the education system
Authors: Assyltayeva E. B. , Uranhayeva G. T. , Altynbek A. A. , Karabchuk T. S.
Published: December 2023

In modern society, there are active processes of globalization and intercultural interaction. In this case, the issue of identity at personal, social, ethnic, religious and other levels is important. Among them, at the present stage, the issue of the formation and strengthening of civic identity is one of the issues on the agenda of states. Elements of the civil identity structure undergo changes at every stage and have their own characteristics in each state. However, at each stage, components such as a sense of citizenship, a positive or negative attitude towards state membership, and the desire to ensure the common good are common to all. It should be taken into account that the formation and strengthening of civic identity is also influenced by factors such as language, social environment, culture, education system, media, family, legal framework (laws, rules, etc.), the situation in the state, moral norms, etc. The degree of their influence depends on the specifics of society. The education system as one of the factors of the formation of civic identity currently requires study. After all, given that modern challenges are aimed at destabilizing the political, economic, cultural and other spheres of life of states, one of the most vulnerable groups is the youth. The article examines the influence of the education system on the formation of civic identity at the present stage. The peculiarities of the formation of civic identity among young people studying in higher educational institutions are also revealed. Considering that the process of socialization of a person at a young age takes place quickly and efficiently, one should not forget about the need to begin the formation of a civic identity from an early age of a person. This begins primarily with the upbringing and assimilation of principles in educational institutions after the family. In this regard, the main purpose of the article is to determine the role and importance of education in educational institutions in the process of forming the civic identity of young people.
International conference “the future of the Eurasian migration system”: participants, reports, results
Authors: Kamalov A. K.
Published: December 2023

The article contains an analysis of discussions of issues related to modern migration processes in Eurasia, held at the international conference “The Future of the Eurasian Migration System”. The conference, held by the Center for Regional Studies of Turan University, became an important event in the scientific life of Kazakhstan. During the two days of the conference, thirty-seven papers by scholars and experts from eighteen countries were delivered at eight sessions. The topics of the reports reflected the geopolitical changes of recent times, referred to by some researchers to as an “era of turbulence.” The conference participants paid much attention to migration from Russia, Ukraine and Central Asian countries.
Formation of the innovative pole of Atyrau region development
Authors: Sabirova R. K. , Andabayeva G. K. , Mugauina R. U. , Yerniyazova Zh. N.
Published: December 2023

Concepts such as growth poles and growth centres used to be interpreted as aggregate concentrations of population, natural resources, industries and services, and geographically as cities and development centres, but are now also referred to as free economic zones and technopoles. Despite the fact that the largest companies in the oilgas industry are located in Atyrau region, the manufacturing industry is not developed. There is a need to identify the growth poles and the formation of organisational and economic forms of their development in increasing the share of innovative production and activities in the oilgas chemical industry in the Atyrau region economy, occupying such unique resources as hydrocarbon raw materials. The formation of clusters in the regions will contribute to attracting investments in priority areas, activation of innovation activity, increasing export potential, making structural changes in the region. A relevant issue is the effectiveness of creating cluster structures in Atyrau region. Kazakhstan can become a real subject on innovative cluster development, offering products both on domestic and foreign markets in the raw materials direction. The prerequisites for the creation of innovation clusters on the study of economic and innovation potential in Atyrau region are considered. This article is devoted to the identification of theoretical and methodological aspects of the formation of growth poles in the development of the region's economy. The main purpose of this study is to substantiate the formation of innovation growth poles in Atyrau region. The authors conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis, assessment of economic, as well as Atyrau region innovation potential, determined the innovation activity of Atyrau region economic entities.
İkinci trimesterda akut batın olgusu ve yönetimi: olgu sunum
Authors: ÇAYÖNÜ KAHRAMAN Neval , YUCEL CELİK Ozge , EROL Seyit Ahmet
Published: December 2023

Amaç: Gebelik sırasında over torsiyonu daha çok birinci trimesterde olan, nadir bir olaydır. Bu olgu sunum ile, bu konuda literature katkı sağlamayı istedik.

Materyal ve Method: Bu olguda, üçüncü trimesterde ortaya çıkan akut bir tablonun yönetimi ve tedavisi anlatılmaktadır. Akut batın tablosu ile gelen 29 hafta gebeye sağ over torsiyonu şüphesiyle acil laparotomi yapılarak detorsiyon ve oforopeksi yapılmıştır. Gebe 37 hafta 3 günlük iken sezaryan doğum gerçekleştirilmiştir.

Sonuç: Gebelikte over torsiyonu atlanmaması gereken acillerden bir tanesidir. Bu vaka ile birlikte gebelikte obstetrik nedenler dışında acil abdominal operasyon yapılabileceği konusunda literature katkı sağlanmıştır.
Effects of in-vivo Vanadium-Induced Neurotoxicity and Withdrawal on Three Consecutive Generations of Mice Brains: A Neurobehavioural and Histo-Immunohistochemical Study
Authors:   Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Lijoka Ayodeji , Igado Olumayowa ,   Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Olopade Funmilayo ,   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Olopade James ,   Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Published: December 2023

Heavy metals exposure causes multi-systemic pathologies in biological systems. Due to their genotoxic effects, some of these anomalies have been reported to transcend to unexposed generations. Vanadi-um, a transition metal, crosses the blood brain barrier, causing neuroinflammatory and demyelinating lesions with neurobehavioural inadequacies in exposed subjects. There are however scarce scientific information on vanadium neurotoxicity over generations of exposed subjects. This study explored the effects of vanadium exposure on the body weight, neurobehavioural (open field and negative geotaxis tests) and neurohistological changes (Purkinje cell, astroglial and myelin histoarchitecture) in three consecutive generations – two exposed generations (G1 and G2) and one withdrawal generation (G3), of mice. Neonatal pups of BALB/c mice in G1 and G2, were treated with sodium metavanadate every 48 h, first via lactation from post natal day (PND) 1-14, and later intraperitoneally (PND 15-21) for males; PND 15-45 for female pups till they were mated with unexposed males. The G3 pups were not treated with sodium metavanadate. The vanadium treated pups had irregular body weight gain. In all the studied generations (G1-3), there were reduced locomotor and exploratory activities, and diminished motor and vestibular function compared to the controls. Furthermore, there was multilayering and pyknosis of the cerebellar Purkinje cells, moderate to marked astrogliosis and generalized demyelination in the corpus callosum, hippocampus (CA1-4 and the dentate gyrus), cerebral cortex, thalamus and cerebellum. This study revealed that effects of vanadium exposure including neurobehavioural anomalies, astrogliosis, demyelination and cerebellar Purkinje cell pathology can persist across multiple generations, including generation not initially exposed.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of doctors on constipation management in Singapore
Authors: Chua Chun En , Lau Ni Yin , Lee V Vien , Blasiak Agata , Chia Christopher Tze Wei , Ong Andrew Ming-Liang , Tan Tze Lee , Ng Yi Kang , Loo Wai Mun , Low En Xian Sarah , Sze Kenny Ching Pan , Ang Daphne , Soh Alex Yu Sen , Ho Dean , Siah Kewin Tien Ho
Published: December 2023

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder, affecting about 15% of the global population and severely impacting patients’ quality of life.1 The global constipation treatment market is estimated to worth USD22.93 billion in 2025. Patients with functional constipation had the highest treatment dissatisfaction at 63.4%. Poor satisfaction was reported due to ineffective treatment, adverse side effects of medication, concerns with long-term safety of medication and lack of treatment options.2