bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UAlign: Pushing the Limit of Template-free Retrosynthesis Prediction with Unsupervised SMILES Alignment
Authors: Zeng Kaipeng , Yang Bo , Zhao Xin , Zhang Yu , Nie Fan , Yang Xiaokang , Jin Yaohui , Xu Yanyan
Published: April 2024

\textbf{Motivation} Retrosynthesis planning poses a formidable challenge in the organic chemical industry, particularly in pharmaceuticals. Single-step retrosynthesis prediction, a crucial step in the planning process, has witnessed a surge in interest in recent years due to advancements in AI for science. Various deep learning-based methods have been proposed for this task in recent years, incorporating diverse levels of additional chemical knowledge dependency. \vspace{2mm}\\ \textbf{Results} This paper introduces {\modelname}, a template-free graph-to-sequence pipeline for retrosynthesis prediction. By combining graph neural networks and Transformers, our method can more effectively leverage the inherent graph structure of molecules. Based on the fact that the majority of molecule structures remain unchanged during a chemical reaction, we propose a simple yet effective SMILES alignment technique to facilitate the reuse of unchanged structures for reactant generation. Extensive experiments show that our method substantially outperforms state-of-the-art template-free and semi-template-based approaches. Importantly, our template-free method achieves effectiveness comparable to, or even surpasses, established powerful template-based methods. \vspace{2mm}\\ \textbf{Scientific contribution} We present a novel graph-to-sequence template-free retrosynthesis prediction pipeline that overcomes the limitations of Transformer-based methods in molecular representation learning and insufficient utilization of chemical information. We propose an unsupervised learning mechanism for establishing product-atom correspondence with reactant SMILES tokens, achieving even better results than supervised SMILES alignment methods. Extensive experiments demonstrate that {\modelname} significantly outperforms state-of-the-art template-free methods and rivals or surpasses template-based approaches, with up to 5\% (top-5) and 5.4\% (top-10) increased accuracy over the strongest baseline.
Leadership and Job satisfaction among Physicians in the Public Health Sector of Cyprus
Authors: Gregoriou Ioanna , Economidou Eleftheria C. , Avraam Demetris , Soteriades Elpidoforos S. , Papastavrou Evridiki , Charalambous Andreas , Stylianides Antonis , Merkourios Anastasios
Published: April 2024

Background
Healthcare leadership and job satisfaction constitute important characteristics of health professionals’ employment status. Our study aim was to examine the relationship between managers’ leadership styles and physicians’ job satisfaction in the public health sector of Cyprus.
Methods
A cross-sectional survey was conducted using self-administered questionnaires among all physicians working in the public health sector of Cyprus (Ministry of Health, administration offices, public hospitals and healthcare centers). In this context we used two standardized internationally validated instruments: the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-5X), and the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS).
Results
Out of 690 physicians working in the public health sector who received an invitation to participate, 511 completed the survey and 9 were excluded. Therefore, a total of 502 physicians (262 male and 235 female) were included in the final analysis (response rate 73%). Transactional and transformational leaderships had strong positive effects on six out of the nine job satisfaction subscales, as well as on the total job satisfaction scale, whereas passive leadership had a negative effect on job satisfaction. Overall, total leadership had a strong statistically significant positive effect on total job satisfaction [odds ratio = 3.88, 95% CI (2.27, 6.63)].
Conclusions
We found strong and statistically significant associations between the transactional and transformational leadership styles and health professionals’ job satisfaction in most of the job satisfaction subscales. Establishing a causal relationship between the above requires further investigations with appropriate study design.
Different effects of smooth pursuit eye movements on motion-based stimulus response congruency
Authors: Styrkowiec Piotr , Wierzbicki Michał
Published: April 2024

In motion-based stimulus response correspondence (SRC) effect responses are faster when the task irrelevant stimulus motion is congruent with the response movement performance. In the present study, we tested if smooth pursuit type eye movements related to the tracking of a moving object influence motion-based SRC when present on its own or when it was combined with position-based SRC. We looked at the motion-based SRC effect in the response selection and response execution stages. When investigating motion-based SRC alone, participants responded with left or right hand movements of the single hand to the left or right movements of the centrally presented stimulus either with their eyes fixated in the center either with their eyes tracking the moving object. In the case of motion-based SRC and position-based congruency participants responded with left or right movements of the left or right hand to the stimulus motion that was presented on the left or right side of the screen, again with eyes fixated in the center or with the eyes following moving target. Results showed that in the response selection stage, smooth pursuit type eye movements reduced the motion-based SRC when stimulus moved in the center, whereas it was enhanced when stimulus presentation was lateralized. This is in line with the idea that cognitive system computes various spatial maps for different cognitive purposes. In the case of response execution, smooth pursuit type eye movements always enhanced the motion-based SRC, what is consistent with the notion of eye and hand movements coupling during tracking.
Remittances and Financial Inclusion: The Role of Institutional Quality in Belt and Road Initiative Economies
Authors: Liaqat Idrees , Hashmi Shujahat Haider , Khan Muhammad Asif , Batool Iqra
Published: April 2024

This study examines the remittances and financial inclusion nexus by subsuming the critical role of institutional quality in the unique settings of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) economies. The existing literature pertaining to the role of institutional quality in remittances and financial inclusion has placed less emphasis on the multidimensional nature of financial inclusion. Therefore, this study contributes to the debate on the role of institutions in explaining the nexus between remittances and financial inclusion. By adopting two-stage least squares (2SLS) and generalized methods of moments (GMM) estimation techniques, the empirical findings show that institutional quality plays a significant role in explaining the relationship between remittances and financial inclusion across various dimensions. The overall findings are further confirmed by applying a series of robustness checks such as the adoption of alternative measure of financial inclusion and institutional quality, alternative instruments and alternative estimator. The study offers useful policy implications for governments, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders in BRI partners economies.
GEL Classification: F24; G15; G28
Assessment of processes controlling the regional distribution of fluoride and arsenic in groundwater of the Western Jilin Province, Northeast China
Authors: Li Mingqian , Wang He , Gu Hongbiao , Sun Jiang , Chi Baoming
Published: April 2024

Groundwater is a critical resource for a locality, and high F and As contents in groundwater can substantially impact regional ecological stability. The Western Plain of Jilin has groundwater > 128 m, and F and As levels exceed the World Health Organization's (WHO) safe drinking levels. To assess the primary processes controlling the regional distribution of F and As in the aquifer, 225 wells at varying depths were selected and analyzed for groundwater sampling in the plain. Concentration ranges of F and As in the groundwater were 0.16–7.99 and 1–310 µg/L, respectively. Approximately 33% and 20% of the samples exceeded the WHO limit for F (1.5 mg/L) and As (10 µg/L), respectively. F and As were not significantly correlated. In the central part of the plain, the groundwater upstream of the Huolin River Basin had higher As concentrations, whereas the groundwater downstream had higher F concentrations. The sources and enrichment of F and As predominantly resulted from widespread natural processes with little signs of anthropogenic influence. Regional of F and As distributions are controlled by two processes: hydrogeological controls primarily in the upstream region of the Huolin River and hydrogeochemical controls mainly occurring in the middle and downstream areas of the river. The primary hydrogeochemical processes controlling F and As distribution and migration in the study area are the dissolution of carbonate rock (where HCO3− may act as a sorption competitor), an increase in pH, and cation exchange (release of Na+ and adsorption of Ca2+). Evapotranspiration only influences the enrichment process of F and As concentrations in localized shallow groundwater. Human–induced groundwater extraction is the primary cause of F and As migration in medium and deep groundwater. The mixing of highly concentrated F- and As-containing groundwater with uncontaminated groundwater presents a potential problem for future research.
Design of artificial island system use solar energy application in the development and recovery of coral in the sea of Viet Nam
Authors: Tài Lê Thanh , Văn Trần Gia , Tùng Lê Hoàng
Published: April 2024

Recognized coral reefs provide many benefits to the marine environment and ocean economy (such as marine biodiversity, coastal protection, fisheries and tourism, etc.). However, in recent years, many factors such as storms, pollution, overfishing and climate change have led to the decline of coral reefs worldwide. To address these damages, many reef restoration techniques have been developed such as direct transplantation, artificial reef creation or coral gardening. In general, some common methods apply only to small-scale or non-production projects. However, our idea is based on the principle of electrolysis (a method commonly used in the world) to increase the self-regeneration efficiency of coral reefs by direct current. Moreover, our solar island system can be applied for large scale and long term by using energy from solar panels with the support of a monitoring system. This research will refer to the design of a floating energy island system for the cultivation and restoration of corals at sea, and analyze the energy and buoyancy of the island. The results show that solar island applying coral electricity technology to restore and develop coral is a new method with high practical application. The island system achieved a safe free float per island station and the minimum buoyancy achieved was 175% higher than the safe buoyancy standard. However, the design of a solar island to restore coral still needs to be studied, tested and calculated with actual environmental conditions (convection, ocean waves, wind direction, current ...) to the island system.
Career Path Insights
Authors: Jadhav Aditya , Pandey MohitKumar , Zine Sahil , Baksh Muzfaar , Pawar Deepti
Published: April 2024

“Career Path Insights” is a digital platform that helps students navigate their path to success through a blend of technology, user engagement, and educational tools. It provides a user-friendly website with various features to support students in making well-informed career choices. Some of its key features include user registration, data input forms for academic and skill details, prediction of eligibility using machine learning, personalized career suggestions, user dashboards, interactive data display, a resume creator, and additional features to improve the overall user experience.
An Leakage detection Method for Water Supply Network Based on Federal Learning Network
Authors: Li Juan , Feng Weijia
Published: April 2024

Detecting leaks in water supply networks is a significant global challenge that faces several obstacles. Traditional methods for leak detection often exhibit limitations including low accuracy and high costs due to the complexity of the process. Furthermore, real-world application of these methods is hindered by factors such as scarce leak events, inadequate data collection methods, expensive data procurement, and privacy concerns around water supply network data. To overcome these barriers, our study proposes a leakage detection strategy for water supply networks that leverages a weighted optimization federal learning framework. By merging conventional leak detection techniques with federal learning, we enrich the leak detection dataset, enhancing the model's anomaly recognition abilities and fortifying its resilience. Through the implementation of effective weight allocation strategies, our method attains promising outcomes in identifying leaks within water supply network datasets, showcasing the efficacy of federal learning in leakage detection. This approach streamlines accurate detection and classification across diverse leak scenarios, introducing a novel perspective in tackling water supply network leakage challenges.
Examining Anxiety and Depression Levels among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Uddin Jalal , Fariha Tazveen
Published: April 2024

Background
Mental health is a critical aspect of well-being, especially among undergraduate nursing students. Nursing students face unique stressors that can impact their mental health. This study aimed to determine the of anxiety and depression level among undergraduate nursing students at Chattogram International Nursing College (CINC) in Bangladesh.
Methods
A cross-sectional study design was employed, and data were collected using an online questionnaire (google form) that included the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Convenience sampling was used to select 120 BSc Nursing students aged over 18 years. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25.
Results
The majority of participants were female (88.3%), and the mean age was 20.47 years. The prevalence of anxiety was 66.0%, with 28.0% scoring in the normal range, 28.0% in the borderline abnormal range, and 38.0% in the abnormal range. For depression, 59.2% scored in the normal range, 22.4% in the borderline abnormal range, and 18.4% in the abnormal range. Pearson correlation test showed gender was significantly associated with anxiety (p = 0.004), while no significant associations were found between depression and gender, academic qualifications, contagious disease status, or close family members' infection status.
Conclusion
This study highlights a significant burden of anxiety among undergraduate nursing students at CINC, with a substantial proportion experiencing abnormal levels of anxiety. The findings underscore the importance of addressing mental health issues among nursing students and implementing strategies to promote their mental well-being.
Application of Explainable Artificial Intelligence to model the influence of firm-specific factors on stock performance in sub-Saharan Africa during COVID-19.
Authors: Ncube Mbongiseni , Sibanda Mabutho , Matenda Frank R
Published: April 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth a novel and challenging investment environment for stock markets in both developed and emerging economies. This study delves into the under-researched field of factor investing, analysing the influence of firm-specific factors on stock performance in sub-Saharan Africa during the pandemic in four selected stock exchanges. Using explainable artificial intelligence (XAI), we analysed the cross-sectional data of firms listed on these exchanges in both the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods to identify the key factors driving stock returns. Our findings reveal that quality factors such as high profitability and low leverage emerged as the dominant drivers of resilience during the pandemic. This contrasts with the pre-pandemic scenario, where traditional factors, such as size, momentum, and value, were the primary determinants. We also find that during the pandemic, small-cap stocks generally outperformed large-cap stocks on larger stock exchanges, whereas large-cap stocks outperformed on smaller stock exchanges. The pandemic also ushered in a shift in the norm, as we found that highly volatile stocks outperformed low-volatility stocks and stocks classified as winners in the pre-pandemic period experienced a momentum crash. Further analysis explores the potential of factor-based portfolios. We demonstrate that portfolios constructed based on the identified key factors consistently outperform their market-cap weighted counterparts across all exchanges, both pre- and post-pandemic. This research highlights the importance of focusing on firm-specific factors to construct more resilient investment portfolios and potentially attain superior returns, even during times of economic turbulence.
Enhancing Crop Image Classification: Comparative Analysis of Augmentation Techniques for Small Datasets
Authors: Mandavalli Satish
Published: April 2024

In crop image classification, the sets of data often aren't very big, aren't balanced well, and don't exactly match what happens in real life. When models are trained using this data, they end up getting too good at the data they were trained on—and don't work so well on real data. The potency of three methods—transformative augmentation, data augmentation, and generative augmentation, in improving a small dataset of pests was estimated in this study. These methods were compared to a setup where the dataset wasn't changed at all. In the first method, random changes were made to things like brightness, rotation, and colors in the images to create more of them. In the second method, Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) is used to create fake images of pests to add to the small dataset. Three different models were then trained for each method to see how well they could identify the pests. This experiment was repeated a thousand times to ensure genuine results. It was found that at a certain level of confidence, the three methods made a big difference in how well the models could identify pests. The method using transformative augmentation worked the best. It helped make the images clearer by reducing things like background noise and differences in lighting and angles.
Effectiveness of mental health education among high school teachers in Japan: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Fujita Junichi , Sasaki Tsukasa , Miyazaki Hidehito , Saigusa Yusuke , Mochida Noriko , Aoyama Kumi , Takahashi Yuichi , Hironai Chiaki , Yamamoto Kyohei , Toyohara Nao , Nakamura Noriaki , Hishimoto Akitoyo
Published: April 2024

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a mental health educational program for high school teachers to improve their knowledge of student mental health.
Methods: We conducted a single-arm interventional study between 2018 and 2019 to compare high school teachers’ awareness of student mental health before and after a mental health educational program with four themes: suicidal behaviors, behavioral problems with developmental disabilities, school absenteeism/social withdrawal, and violent behaviors. A mixed-effects linear regression analysis of 130 samples assessed the program’s effectiveness.
Results: The acceptability of the program was favorable. The analysis revealed mental health knowledge improved by an average of 1.6 points (9.6% from the pretest average score) (95% CI 0.3–3.1, p< 0.02) on a 24-point scale. Knowledge of suicidal behaviors continued to improve after 1 year.
Conclusion: The results indicated that the program may improve educators’ knowledge, especially regarding suicidal behaviors.
Analisis Qanun dan Perwujudan Syariat Islam pada Arsitektur Tradisonal Aceh
Authors: Siregar Hendra Fahruddin , Wisdianti Dara , Yusnadi Dewangga Futtra
Published: April 2024

Title: Analysis of Qanun and The Uniqueness of Regional Colors in Traditional Acehnese House Architecture
Qanun are regulations related to Islamic Shari’a in aspects of life and society. The form of Islamic Shari’a in Aceh has been integrated into the form of architecture. This is stated in the form of traditional Rumoh Aceh culture, which closely relates to philosophy and Shari’a. The research aims to find out how much influence Qanun regulations have on the architecture of Rumoh Aceh and the typical colors used in it. This research uses descriptive and observational methods. The results of this research explain that Qanun regulations have a very close influence on the architecture of Rumoh Aceh. There are several things related to the shape of Rumoh Aceh, such as the shape of the building and the ornaments of the Aceh House, which are in the form of plants and other motifs and do not conflict with Islamic Shari’a. Apart from that, the color of Rumoh Aceh is very distinctive, with yellow dominating the meaning of health and warmth. These values are a cultural interpretation of the Acehnese people, which have been implemented for a long time as local wisdom, which is based on and in line with Qanun regulations.
On currents in the $O(n)$ loop model
Authors: Jacobsen Jesper Lykke , Nivesvivat Rongvoram , Saleur Hubert
Published: April 2024

Using methods from the conformal bootstrap, we study the properties of Noether currents in the critical O(n)O(n) loop model. We confirm that they do not give rise to a Kac-Moody algebra (for n≠ 2n≠2), a result expected from the underlying lack of unitarity. By studying four-point functions in detail, we fully determine the current-current OPEs, and thus obtain several structure constants with physical meaning. We find in particular that the terms :\!J\bar{J}\!::JJ‾: in the identity and adjoint channels vanish exactly, invalidating the argument made in [Nucl. Phys. B 419, 411 (1994)] that adding orientation-dependent interactions to the model should lead to continuously varying exponents in self-avoiding walks. We also determine the residue of the identity channel in the JJJJ two-point function, finding that it coincides both with the result of a transfer-matrix computation for an orientation-dependent correlation function in the lattice model, and with an earlier Coulomb gas computation of Cardy [Nucl. Phys. B 265, 409 (1986)]. This is, to our knowledge, one of the first instances where the Coulomb gas formalism and the bootstrap can be successfully compared.
AN ANALYTICS APPROACH TO STUDYING THE IMPACT OF ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY PARTNERS ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AT RESTAURANTS
Authors:   Student, Dept of Business Analytics, CMS B-School, Jain (Deemed-to-be-University)., Surutha Lakshmi L. Vinu , Shahid Raza Syed ,   Assistant Professor, Dept of Business Analytics, CMS B-School, Jain (Deemed-to-be-University)., Gujjar Praveen ,   Assistant Professor, Dept of Business Analytics, CMS B-School, Jain (Deemed-to-be-University).
Published: April 2024

The emergence of digital meal delivery platforms has completely changed the restaurant business and the way customers eat. This thesis looks into how online meal delivery partners affect restaurant patron satisfaction levels using an analytics-driven methodology. The studys objectives are to identify the critical elements that influence customer happiness and determine how delivery services affect a restaurants overall performance. The study technique makes use of a variety of datasets to conduct a multidimensional examination. The foundation of the analytical framework is made up of survey data on customer feedback. To enable thorough analysis, the data is carefully cleaned, integrated, and feature engineered. Through correlation analysis and predictive modelling techniques, the study scrutinizes the relationship between various parameters including delivery time, order accuracy, restaurant ratings, and customer satisfaction. Segmentation analysis is utilized to discern distinct customer preferences and behaviours, aiding in the identification of nuanced patterns. The findings unearth key insights into the factors that significantly influence customer satisfaction. The analysis unveils the impact of delivery partners on restaurant performance, delineating the critical facets that contribute to customer contentment in the context of online food delivery services. Leveraging analytics methodologies, we analyse various factors affecting customer satisfaction, including delivery time, order accuracy, customer service, and platform usability. The thesis culminates in actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing service quality and optimizing the delivery experience. The insights derived from the analytical study serve as a foundation for strategic enhancements, fostering collaborative improvements between restaurants and delivery partners. This research advances the understanding of the intricate dynamics between online food delivery services and customer satisfaction within the restaurant industry. It serves as a roadmap for restaurant owners, offering actionable strategies to elevate service standards and augment customer experiences in the evolving landscape of food delivery.
A CASE REPORT ON VAGINISMUS - AN UNTOLD STORY
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Dr. BVP Rural Medical College, PIMS (DU), Loni, Maharashtra., Sravya Boya , Khunadia Parth ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Dr. BVP Rural Medical College, PIMS (DU), Loni, Maharashtra.
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Vaginismus is common but less notified condition in women. It is defined as recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vagina, which interferes with coitus and causes distress and interpersonal difficulty. The condition is noted in approximately one in two hundred young women. The reasons for vaginismus are not always clear. Various causative factors are reported like fear in the mind that the vagina is too small ,a bad first sexual experience ,an unpleasant medical examination ,believing sex is shameful or wrong and associated painful medical condition, like fungal infection of vagina. Materials and Methods: A case report of 25 years old married woman, who presented with primary vaginismus. She did not have any predisposing factors for vaginismus. Results: The report revealed that there were emotional and psychological disturbances in the woman and her spouse due to severe vaginismus. She was successfully treated by Gynaecologist and Psychologist using bimodal therapy. The report demonstrates a successful approach towards managing vaginismus in a clinical setting. Conclusion: Multi-modal therapy includes psycho sexual therapy, a type of therapy that aims to help woman understand and change her feelings about her body and sex ,pelvic floor exercises -squeezing and releasing exercises to gain control of the vaginal muscles, mindfulness and relaxation techniques that include breathing and gentle touching exercises to help woman learn to relax the vaginal muscles. Sensate focus exercises to help with relaxation during sex and increase in sex drive. Treatment is initially done under the guidance of specialised therapists. Woman is expected to practise some of the exercises at home. Treatment usually works in a matter of few week time.
TO STUDY THE ROLE OF TEAR FILM MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE-9 (MMP-9) IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF INFLAMMATORY DRY EYE DISEASE USING POINT TO CARE RAPID MMP-9 IMMUNOASSAY KIT
Authors:   Assistant Prof, INHS Asvini., Sharma Jyoti , K. Raji ,   Prof & HoD INHS Asvini., Baranwal V.K ,   Prof Brigadier Eye Clinic, Lucknow., Parihar A.S ,   Asst Prof INHS Kalyani.
Published: April 2024

Purpose: To study the role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in the tear film for the diagnosis and management of inflammatory dry eye disease using point to care Rapid MMP-9 immunoassay kit. Methods: This prospective interventional study was conducted at a tertiary eye care centre in a duration of two years. 300 eyes (Right Eye) of 300 patients with Dry Eye Disease (DED) were included in the study. After assessing the signs and grade of dry eye clinically, the patients were subjected to MMP-9 immunoassay of the tear film. The tear MMP-9 immunoassay results were interpreted using qualitative (positive or negative) and quantitative (reagent band density on a four-point scale: 0 = negative 1 = weakly positive 2 = moderately positive 3 = strongly positive) methods. The patients who were tested negative for MMP-9 were treated with eye drop Carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC) 0.5% thrice a day, while those who were tested positive for MMP-9 were given eye drop Cyclosporine 0.05 % twice a day in addition to lubricants. Treatment and follow up was done for a period of six months and the response to treatment was re-assessed at the end of first week, first month, three months and six months. Result: At presentation among 120 MMP-9 positive patients, 34%(41) were mild positive, 45%(54) were moderate positive, 21%(25) were severe positive. 88.98%(105) of 120, MMP-9 positive patients became mild positive and 10.8% converted to MMP-9 negative at the end of six months follow up. In MMP-9 positive group, mean reduction in OSDI from baseline 33.46 Â± 13.47 to 11.86 Â± 2.99, mean increase in Schirmer from baseline 9.22 Â± 1.64 to 13.15 Â± 2.42 and mean increase in TBUT from baseline 8.68 Â± 1.11 to 11.33 Â± 1.36 were observed at the end of six month follow up. Conclusion: In this study, we found that there is a positive correlation between the MMP-9 immunoassay results with that of the severity of the signs and symptoms of DED. It was also observed that patients who were in MMP-9 positive group were found to have higher OSDI, lower Schirmer and TBUT values at baseline andthey showed significant improvement in the scores of dry eye with anti-inflammatory drops.Hence, topical anti-inflammatory eye drops plays a major role in the management of patients with severe DED.
Lógicas institucionais em estudos organizacionais: o que mostram as pesquisas nacionais?
Authors: Bueno Daniela Ferreira , Kruly Lais Beatriz , Santos Edicreia Andrade Dos
Published: April 2024

Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo analisar os estudos publicados em periódicos nacionais que se pautaram na abordagem de lógicas institucionais. A partir do levantamento das publicações em periódicos de A1 a A4 no Qualis CAPES (2017-2020), encontraram-se 33 artigos, que foram analisados sob a perspectiva de características bibliométricas e das temáticas identificadas. Dentre os principais resultados, observou-se que 18 dos 33 estudos embasaram-se nas lógicas institucionais inicialmente propostas. Segundo Friedland e Alford (1991), outros 15 manuscritos exploraram lógicas institucionais complementares, tais como as lógicas institucionais militar, gerencial, elite patrimonialista, intervencionista, natural de maternidade, valores socialmente compartilhados, humanitarismo, cerimonial, coletivista, estruturacionista, corrupção, negócios, apropriação, consequência, comunicativa e discursiva, as quais se desdobraram a partir dos segmentos específicos abordados em cada estudo. Constatou-se que os estudos acerca das lógicas institucionais ainda oferecem uma vasta variedade de possibilidades de análises e que sua abordagem ainda está bastante pulverizada no que se refere as revistas, aos autores e instituições. A contribuição da temática está em proporcionar insights para profissionais de diversas áreas como contadores gerenciais, administradores, economistas, etc., possibilitando que esses sejam capacitados para entender e se envolver mais com a gestão e a institucionalização de mudanças, além de maior entendimento das pressões sofridas pela organização no contexto social e nos mecanismos que influenciam seu comportamento.
An Island of One’s Own: Home and Self-Fulfilment in Madeline Miller’s Circe
Authors: Kut Belenli Pelin
Published: April 2024

Circe is renowned for her profound knowledge of sorcery as a minor goddess in Greek mythology. Her depictions and representations are numerous in literature, painting, music, and popular culture, ranging from Homer’s classical masterpiece The Odyssey to John William Waterhouse’s painting Circe Invidiosa (1892). Recently, Circe has been recreated with a modern kick by the contemporary American novelist Madeline Miller. In Miller’s novel Circe (2018), Circe voices her own story as the first-person heroine. The novel focuses on the spiritual growth and self-fulfilment of the protagonist. Reimagined by Miller in her family home in the early chapters, Circe is the innocent yet neglected child, always strange, pushed away, looked down upon, and alienated by her parents, siblings, and relatives. Miller first portrays Circe in her father’s halls where she is made to believe that she is a failure, she is incomplete, lacking, and neither a nymph nor a goddess. However, as her powers as a witch begin to unravel, some of her practices draw the attention of the patriarchs in her life, and she is exiled by these men to an island named “Aiaia.” How a woman can turn a punishment given by men into an advantage is shown in the novel. Marginalised and exiled to a deserted island with a house, forests, herbs, plants, and animals, Miller’s Circe practices her witchcraft, discovers life, and manifests her true self. In this respect, this article focuses on how Circe’s island, which she turns into her “home,” empowers Circe as a woman.
The Recesses of the Unconscious in Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night
Authors: Doğan Buket
Published: April 2024

In Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night, four members of the Tyrone family make some choices about their careers and family life. It is apparent that the adverse outcomes of Tyrones’ respective decisions that they have reached hold sway and torment the rest of their lives. Although James Tyrone, the head of the family, announces his credo as keeping his family together and healthy, his two sons Jamie and Edmund and his wife Mary suffer from different types of addiction, from not being able to position themselves in a respectable environment and to develop healthy relationships. The play takes place on a single day, starting from 8.30 in the morning to midnight, which is quite parallel with the descending mood of the characters and events. Each of these characters’ tragedies can be traced not only in their seemingly conscious choices but in their collective unconscious which can be anatomized with some Lacanian conceptual backcloths. This paper forms its basis on discovering the ulterior motives of the characters’ actions and the way they speak language by scrutinizing their unconscious, which reveals itself in a structure of language in Lacanian outlook. Thus, this study aims to create a hermeneutical frame by laying the underlying reasons for why the Tyrone family suffer, which can be traced in how these family members fail to identify themselves with the symbolic father which is a functional metaphor for rules and regulations in the society and by highlighting what kind of master signifiers the Tyrone family keep using to substitute the Name-of-the-Father.
Türkistan’da İdari Yerlileştirme (Korenizatsiya) Sorunsalının Ortaya Çıkışı: G. I. Safarov ve Türkbüro’nun (1920-1922) Rolü
Authors: Teğin Emre
Published: April 2024

Rus İç Savaşı’nda Orenburg Tıkacı nedeniyle Türkistan ve Avrupa Rusyası’nın bağlantısının kopması, bölgede eski Çarlık kalıntılarıyla birlikte demiryolu işçileri gibi azınlık grupların oluşturduğu Taşkent Sovyeti’nin idareyi ele geçirmesiyle sonuçlanmıştır. Bu dönemde merkezin yönetimsel tezlerini dahi umursamayan Taşkent Sovyeti, bölgedeki Rus unsurlarla birlikte Türklere karşı geniş çaplı el koymalar ve katliamlar gerçekleştirmiştir. Orenburg Tıkacı’nın ortadan kaldırılması sonrasında merkez yönetimi İç Savaş sırasında Taşkent Sovyeti’nin verdiği hasarı kendileri adına düzeltmek, daha once parti teşkilatlanmasının olmadığı bölgede bir sovyet inşaasına girişmek adına ‘Türk Büro’ aracılığıyla başta Safarov olmak üzere merkezden birçok ‘nitelikli proleter’ ihraç etmiştir. Türkistan’ı çok iyi bildiğini iddia eden ve ‘doğu toplumları’ için sömürge devrimi ilkesini ortaya atan Safarov, Türkistan’ın yönetimde yerlileştirilerek sovyetleştirilmesi politikalarını uygulamaya koymuştur. Sovyet inşaası, bölgenin yalnızca sovyet idaresine eklemlendirilmesi açısından değil Lenin’in Sürekli Devrim ilkesi açısından doğu toplumlarına örnek teşkil edecek bir doğu devrimi hedefinin de merkezi haline getirmeyi amaçlamıştır. Ancak Safarov’un pratiği Orenburg Tıkacı sürecinin bir ‘intikamı’ olarak algılanmış ve Türkistan’da ‘yerlileştirme’ sorunsalını ortaya çıkarmıştır. Bu sorunsal etrafında ne parti merkezini ne de milli aydınları tatmin edemeyen Safarov’a karşı ciddi bir muhalefet ortaya çıkmış ve sonuçta sorunsal etnik çatışma ekseninde sığ bir alana çekilmiştir. Bu bakımdan çalışma Safarov’un sömürge devrimi ilkesi çevresinde Türkistan’da idarî yerlileştirme sorunsalını arşiv belgeleri ve dönemin tanıkları ile karşıt görüşler üzerinden mercek altına almaktadır.
An Example of Turkish-Tatar Urbanism in Siberia: Kyzyl Tura
Authors: Akbaba Yusuf
Published: April 2024

This study examines the geographical location, historical origins, and socio-economic and political dynamics of Kyzyl (Kızıl) Tura, a city situated in Siberia and inhabited by the Turkish-Tatar population. Emir Timur's military expeditions in the second half of the 14th century led to a decline in trade along the Trans-Asian road system and subsequently caused international trade to move to Trans-Siberia. In Siberia, the construction of new Turkish-Tatar cities and the expansion of already existing settlements started at the same time. The main argument of this study is that the presence of the Turkish-Tatar population in Siberia was considerable. Additionally, it suggests that the Turkish-Tatar urbanisation and commercial network played a significant role in the historical development of the region, as exemplified by the case of Kyzyl Tura. The objective of this study is to provide advantages to researchers in the field by demonstrating that the Turkish-Tatar presence in the region, as well as the subsequent changes in demographic and political structures following Russian colonisation, have exhibited variations throughout history. The study engaged in a comparative evaluation of data obtained from primary sources and contemporary literature. The utilisation of Russian chronicles and period maps was done. This study seeks to gather comprehensive information on Kyzyl Tura and provide evidence of Turkish-Tatar urbanism in Siberia through the examination of Kyzyl Tura. Research has demonstrated a deterioration in the transport network and trade after the settlement of Russians in numerous Turkish-Tatar cities in Siberia.
Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar Külliyatı ve Gulyabani
Authors: Yiğit Süleyman
Published: April 2024

Emine Gürsoy Naskali’nin yayın yönetmenliğini üstlendiği proje kapsamında eser, Nilüfer Tanç tarafından ilk baskı esas alınarak sadeleştirme yoluna gidilmeden, özgün diliyle, yayıma hazırlanmış ve 2021 yılında Türk Dil Kurumu Yayınları arasında -e-kitap olarak- okurların hizmetine sunulmuştur. Eserde yer alan, bugünün okurları tarafından az bilinen, kelime ve tamlamaların anlamı dipnot şeklinde verilmiştir. 20 bölüme ayrılan roman 188 sayfadır.
The influence of premenstrual syndrome on the quality of life of women engaged in intellectual work
Authors: Luneva Irina Semenovna , Shuteeva Tatyana Vladimirovna , Vanina Anna Alexandrovna
Published: April 2024

Currently, the role of intellectual work in the overall structure of professional activity has increased. Women suffering from premenstrual syndrome, as part of their professional activities, often engage in mental labor, which is reflected in increased fatigue, decreased performance. In order to assess the impact of premenstrual syndrome on the quality of life of women engaged in mental work, 237 women were surveyed about the course of premenstrual syndrome and quality of life according to the SF-36 questionnaire. As a result of the study, a significant decrease in indicators of physical functioning, pain intensity, vital activity, and social functioning was revealed. The total jinzi quality index in the group of mental work is the lowest of all considered. The severity of premenstrual syndrome is also the highest in comparison with the group of physical labor
Development of Low-Cost Growing Media with Mungbean as A Source of Carbon for Spirulina
Authors: Thathsatani AOT , Arunakumara KKIU , Marikar FMMT
Published: April 2024

Spirulina is a multicellular, photosynthesis, filamentous blue-green algae which is found naturally in a wide range of fresh, marine, and brackish waters. It is an excellent source of protein, vitamins, minerals, lipids, carbohydrates, and pigments thus considered as the “superfood” of the century. The commercial production of Spirulina depends on many factors such as nutrient availability, temperature, and light. Zarrouk’s medium is known to be the standard media (SM) which contains all the macro and micro-nutrients required for the growth of Spirulina. The cost of nutrients is however found to be the second limiting factor next to labor cost affecting the commercial-scale production of Spirulina. The cost of carbon source is higher than that of N and P sources. Therefore, this study aimed at developing a low-cost medium for large-scale production of Spirulina. This intention was implemented by substituting carbon sources present in SM with cheaper and locally available carbon sources. Two separate experiments were conducted using a complete randomized design (CRD) with 3 replicates. The conventional carbon source in Zarrouk’s medium (NaHCO3) was substituted with low-cost carbon sources i.e., Mungbean flour (before and after germination separately). The carbon content in SM was replaced by 100 %, 75 %, 50 % and 25 % of Mungbean flour. Zarrouk’s medium was used as the control. The culture was maintained at 30 0C ± 2 0C under 4000 Lux, continuous illumination using a white, fluorescent tube for 16 days. Growth was measured using a spectrometer and optical density (OD) values were recorded at 560 nm with two days interval. Data were analyzed using SAS version 9.4.  The best growth of Spirulina was recorded at the 50 % replacement of carbon in SM by Mungbean flour (before germination). Mungbean flour (after germination) could also replace 25 % of carbon in Zarrouk’s media. Taking the cost factor into consideration, 50 % replacement of carbon in Zarrouk’s medium by Mungbean flour (before germination) can be recommended for commercial scale cultivation. The comparative cost reduction of this replacement is estimated to be 50 %.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UM SISTEMA WEB PARA GERENCIAMENTO DE NÚCLEOS DE INOVAÇÃO TECNOLÓGICA – GNIT
Authors: Lima Santos Joao Paulo , Moreira Correia De Souza Danillo Gabriel
Published: April 2024

A lei nº 10.973 define que as instituições Científicas e Tecnológicas (ICTs) deverão possuir Núcleo de Inovação Tecnológica (NIT) próprio ou em associação com outros ICTs para fazer a gestão da sua política de inovação. Dentre as atribuições dadas aos núcleos de Inovação Tecnológica está a gestão das propriedades intelectuais de sua respectiva instituição, tornando-os um dos principais instrumentos operacionais na promoção da inovação e transferência tecnológica. Apesar de sua relevância, ainda existem poucas ferramentas no mercado que auxiliem nas atividades de seu cotidiano. Este trabalho surge com uma proposta de desenvolvimento do sistema Web GNIT, software esse que surge no intuito de auxiliar na governança dos NITs. Implementado em: HTML, CSS, Javascript e utilizando as bibliotecas JQuery e Bootstrap no front e no Backend o PHP tem como objetivo automatizar e otimizar atividades rotineiras realizadas pelos NITs.
Genetic Engineering of Methanotrophs: Methods and Recent Advancements
Authors: Moutsoglou Eleni N. , Sani Rajesh K.
Published: April 2024

Methanotrophs use methane gas as their carbon and energy source, but their
industrial use has not yet fully been realized due to undiscovered genetic engineering
methods that could amend their slow growth rate and economically inefficient product
yield. This chapter informs upon genetic engineering approaches taken on
methanotrophs so far to enable their widespread use in industry, as well as the
reasoning behind these interests. Specific examples of successful engineering
performed so far, including conjugation and electroporation methods, CRISPR,
genome-scale metabolic modeling, and specific vectors reported as successful, are
presented. In addition, the reading provides insights into existing knowledge gaps in
the field of methanotrophic engineering and future prospects for optimizing growth and
product yield from methanotrophs.
Determinants of Telemedicine Service Use Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Germany During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Authors: Neumann Ariana , König Hans-Helmut , Hajek André
Published: April 2024

Background

The occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic demanded fast changes in the delivery of health care. As a result, significant growth in the use of telemedicine services occurred. Research, especially from nationally representative German samples, is needed to better understand determinants of telemedicine use.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to identify determinants of telemedicine service use among middle-aged and older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany.

Methods

Cross-sectional, nationally representative data were taken from the German sample of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). The German Corona Survey 2 (n=2039), which was conducted between June and August 2021, was used for this study. Reporting experience with remote medical consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic served as the outcome measure. Associations with socioeconomic, psychological, social, health-related, and COVID-19–related determinants were examined using multiple Firth logistic regressions.

Results

Psychological factors including feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge (odds ratio [OR] 1.61, 95% CI 1.04-2.50; P=.03), feeling sad or depressed (OR 1.62, 95% CI 1.05-2.51; P=.03) and feelings of loneliness (OR 1.66, 95% CI 1.07-2.58; P=.02) were positively associated with telemedicine use. Moreover, forgoing medical treatment because of being afraid of being infected by SARS-CoV-2 (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.10-2.97; P=.02) and describing limitations because of a health problem as severe were positively associated with the outcome (OR 2.11, 95% CI 1.12-4.00; P=.02). Socioeconomic and social factors were not significantly associated with telemedicine use in our sample.

Conclusions

Middle-aged and older individuals in Germany seem to use telemedicine services according to psychological needs and health limitations. Especially when psychological symptoms are experienced, telemedicine seems to be a promising service option in this age group. Future research is needed to confirm these initial findings in postpandemic circumstances.