bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of current trends in the development of the financial market in Russia
Authors: Krutova Natalia , Korobeynikova Elena , Vysotskaya Angelina
Published: October 2023

At the present stage, the Russian economy and the financial market have faced various challenges as a result of sanctions pressure, which has had a significant impact on their functioning. Given that the current circumstances are extraordinary and will have long-term structural implications, action needs to be taken to adapt and revise approaches, priorities and plans. It is important to keep only those that remain relevant and significant in the new conditions. In light of these changes, it is important to develop systemic solutions, the right strategy and take effective measures for the future development of the financial market and the economy of our country, which will help them become more sustainable and competitive. The deterioration of the economic situation in the financial market entailed the risk of a decrease in the level of profitability of financial instruments, as well as a loss of public confidence in investing free cash in securities. To maintain sustainable economic growth in our country, it is necessary to find an innovative solution to increase the activity of using financial resources through the mechanism of the financial market. The article discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of the functioning of the financial market, analyzes the dynamics of the level of profitability of various financial instruments and the degree of development of the financial market segments, and argues its place and role in the accumulation of investments to ensure high economic growth in the Russian Federation; the problems and factors hindering the development of the financial market and the directions for its improvement, taking into account national specifics, are identified.
Monitoring corrosion-induced concrete cracking adjacent to the steel-concrete interface
Authors: Alhede Andreas , Dijkstra Jelke , Lundgren Karin
Published: October 2023

Substantial research effort has been devoted on linking corrosion-induced cracking of concrete with the internal corrosion damage level. Still, numerical models of the corrosion and cracking process require internal parameters, that cannot be directly evaluated from experimental data. Therefore, this study provides a novel experimental method for monitoring the effects of steel corrosion adjacent to the steel-concrete interface. This non-destructive method is suited for small-scale laboratory-made specimen, and was designed to provide missing information required for subsequent calibration of numerical models. Hollow steel bars were cast into concrete and subjected to accelerated corrosion using the impressed current technique. The deformations of the hollow steel bars were measured using distributed strain sensing in an optical fibre, attached to the inner surface of the hollow steel bars. After the corrosion period, X-ray Computed Tomography scans were performed to evaluate concrete cracking and corrosion level. The results reveal a non-uniform distribution of strain around the perimeter of the steel, indicating a non-uniform radial stress distribution. The non-uniformity correlated very well with the position of the corrosion-induced cracks; with extension hoop strains in the steel at the location of these cracks and contraction hoop strains in between. Further, the corrosion level varied around the perimeter, with higher values near cracks. The combination of non-destructive monitoring techniques used in this study on small-scale laboratory-made specimens show great potential to reveal new insights on how the corrosion pattern, corrosion-induced cracking of the concrete cover and stress (indirectly measured through the strain in the steel) interact throughout the corrosion process.
Integrating Perceptions, Physical Features and the Quality of the Walking Route into an Existing Accessibility Tool: The Perceived Environment Walking Index (PEWI)
Authors: van der Vlugt Anna-Lena , Gerten Christian , Scheiner Joachim
Published: October 2023

Perceptions of the environment shape individual mobility decisions and represent the ‘lived reality’ of accessibility and walkability. Yet recent common walkability analyses and instruments try to include perceptions of different population groups without integrating them into practical tools. However, there is a need for a holistic tool as a basis for transport planners and researchers to integrate the various aspects of walkability into one instrument. This paper investigates multiple relations between different walkability concept parameters and presents the development of the Perceived Environment Walking Index (PEWI). To achieve this, we used a multi-method study design and developed and tested the PEWI in two urban neighbourhoods in Hamburg in three steps. First, we calculated the objective walking accessibility using GIS based on the well-known Walk Score®. Second, we integrated 18 indicators representing physical features and the quality of the walking route, alongside subjective perceptions of walking accessibility broken down into the categories of functionality, safety and security as well as pleasantness and attractiveness. Key results imply that integrating these indicators into an existing accessibility tool is a promising, nuanced method for an improved picture of walkability and accessibility whereas indices focusing only on distances or travel times are not sufficient to represent the lived reality. The implications of our results are discussed with regard to future research gaps and policy.
Measuring U.S. Cross-Border Securities Flows: New Data and A Guide for Researchers
Authors: Bertaut Carol , Judson Ruth
Published: October 2023

Understanding the effects of capital flows across countries depends critically on accurate and comprehensive data. For the U.S., data on cross-border securities holdings and transactions are collected through the TIC (Treasury International Capital) data system. As we have previously noted, it has long been difficult to reconcile the TIC data on securities holdings with the TIC S transactions data (see Bertaut and Tryon (2007) and Bertaut and Judson (2014, 2022)).
Inter-Students: Students’ Opinions and Ethical Perceptions on Environment and Sustainability
Authors: AVİNÇ Ece , TİMUR Serkan
Published: October 2023

This research has been examined in terms of determining the views and ethical perceptions of students studying at middle school, high school and university levels towards the environment and sustainability. The research was carried out with a total of 150 students, 50 students from each education level. The interview form for the environment and sustainability developed by the researcher was used as a data collection tool in the research. As a result of the research, it was determined that the students' environmental awareness and ethical perceptions were high, but they had insufficient knowledge within the scope of sustainability. It is thought that the research data will be an example for future studies on the interdisciplinary environment or sustainability concepts.
Annexin V/PI- Assay: Flow Based Medium Throughput Assessment of Apoptotic Response to Two and Three Drug Combinations v1
Authors: Juarez Dennis , not provided dfruman
Published: October 2023

Basic principals and protocol for medium throughput cell viability screening in suspension cells using Annexin V/PI staining on the Attune NXT used in the Fruman lab.
General Guidelines for Culture of Multiple Myeloma Cell Lines v1
Authors: Juarez Dennis , not provided dfruman
Published: October 2023

General guidelines for culture and use of myeloma cell lines in the Fruman Lab.
Afet Riski Bulunan Yerlerde Afete Karşı Dirençlilikte Belediyelerin Rolü
Authors: ÖZLER Murat
Published: October 2023

Afetler doğal ve insan orijinli olay ve olguların sonucu olarak ortaya çıkan ve insan toplumları ve yerleşim yerleri üzerinde can ve mal kaybı yaratarak zararlar meydana getiren olaylardır. Afetlerden topyekun kaçış söz konusu olmasa bile afete neden olan olay ve olgulara karşı yürütülecek risk azaltma önlemleri ile afet yönetimi mümkün olabilecektir. Yüksek düzeyde risk ile mücadelede başarı şansı düşük iken azaltılmış risk ile mücadelenin başarısı daha yüksek olacaktır. Diğer yandan, toplumu oluşturan bireylerin eğitimi ve bu konuda toplumsal direncin, afet direncinin artırılması, sürdürülebilir toplum yaşamı ve hayatta kalma düzeyini arttıracaktır. Afetler ile mücadele bütüncül bir süreç olduğuna göre bu mücadeleye toplumun tüm düzeyleri katılmak zorundadır. Özellikle halka en yakın birim olan belediyelerin bu konudaki rolleri son derece önemlidir. Yerel yönetimler düzeyinde ele alınacak bu çalışmada da toplum içerisinde afetlere karşı direnci en düşük kesim olarak savunmasız kesimlerden yaşlılar ve engelliler ile belediyelerin rolü irdelenecektir. Çünkü hangi tür afet senaryosuna hazırlanmak söz konusu olursa olsun hazırlık çalışmaları bu kesim göz önüne alınarak yapılmalıdır. Özellikle afet sonrası kaosun oluşturacağı olumsuzluklar bu kesimleri çok ciddi zararlarla yüz yüze bırakmaktadır. Bu nedenle gerek potansiyel gerekse reel afet tehlikesine yönelik risk azaltmada ve mücadelede yerel düzeyde belediyelerin özellikle savunmasız kesimlere yönelik gerçekleştireceği roller ulusal ve uluslararası başarının da teminatını oluşturacaktır.
Osmanlı Devleti ile Sırbistan Prensliği - Karadağ Arasındaki Savaşlar Sırasında Görülen Eşkıyalık Faaliyetleri (1875-1877)
Authors: ARSLANYÜREK Yaşar , ALPOĞLU Oğuz
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırmanın esas amacı 1875-1877 yılları arasında meydana gelen Osmanlı-Sırp, Karadağ Savaşları esnasında bölgede yaşanan eşkıyalık faaliyetlerine tarihsel bir bakış açısı ile yaklaşmaktır. Çalışmada gerek 1875 Hersek Ayaklanması, gerekse 1876’da Bulgaristan’da Müslüman Türkler aleyhine Rusların kışkırtmaları neticesinde meydana gelen bazı eşkıyalık olayları ele alındı. Bu olaylar neticesinde ortaya çıkan konjonktürde Avrupalı devletler, Osmanlı Devleti karşısında Sırbistan ve Karadağ’ın bağımsızlık süreçlerini desteklediler. Bu dönemde Sırbistan ve Karadağ Osmanlı Devleti karşısında bazı konularda Avrupalı devletlerle birlikte hareket etti. Yaşanan olaylar sonucunda önce Sırbistan, sonra da Karadağ aralarındaki ittifak antlaşması sonucu Osmanlı Devleti’ne savaş açtı. Bu durumda Rusya oldukça etkili oldu. Savaşın başlaması ile Bosna, Sırplar tarafından, Hersek de Karadağlılar tarafından işgal edildi. İngiltere bölgedeki çıkarları gereği Balkanlardaki statükonun korunmasından yana bir tavır takınarak Rusya’nın Panslavist politikasına karşı çıktı. İngiltere’nin bu politikasındaki temel dayanak noktası ise Balkanlarda ve Akdeniz’de Rus yayılmacılığını engelleme düşüncesiydi. Ayrıca Rusya’nın Panslavizm ideolojisi doğrultusunda geliştirdiği politikalarına karşılık Avusturya, orta ve güney Avrupa’da Almanya ve İtalya’ya karşı kaybettiği toprakları ve prestijini geri kazanmak amacıyla, Balkanlardaki siyasetini yeni bir temele oturtmuştu. Bu temel, Bosna ve Hersek’i ele geçirdikten sonra, Arnavutluk ve Makedonya’ya uzanıp oradan da Selanik’e kadar olan yerleri ele geçirmekti. Buna mukabil Almanya, bu dönemde Balkanlarda doğrudan herhangi bir çıkarı olmamasına rağmen Fransa’nın kendisine karşı bir intikam politikası takip etmesine engel olmak düşüncesindeydi. Bu sebepten dolayı Almanya, Fransa’nın Balkanlardaki sorunlarla meşgul olmasını kendi çıkarları adına faydalı görüyordu.
Mehmet Kaplan ve Nihad Sâmi Banarlı’da Dil, Edebiyat ve Kültürel Kimlik
Authors: KOÇYİĞİT Demet
Published: October 2023

Mehmet Kaplan ve Nihad Sâmi Banarlı’nın kültürel kimlikle ilgili görüşlerini inceleyen bu çalışma yakın dönem Türk tarihinde kültürel kimlik düşüncesinin değişim sürecinin anlaşılmasına katkı sunmayı hedeflemektedir. Bu amaçla 1940’lardan 1980’lere uzanan ve birer seçki niteliği taşıyan, Mehmet Kaplan’ın Kültür ve Dil, Nihad Sâmi Banarlı’nın ise Türkçenin Sırları adlı eserlerine odaklanmaktadır. Çalışmada Türkiye’de kimlik ve kültürle ilgili tartışmalar üzerinde kısaca durulmakta; Kaplan ve Banarlı’nın çalışmalarında kültürün konumundan söz edilmektedir. Ardından literatürden hareketle kültür ve kimlik kavramları ele alınmakta; Kaplan ve Banarlı’nın Türkiye’nin kültürel kimliği algısı tartışılmaktadır. Kaplan ve Banarlı’nın kültürel kimlikte dil ve edebiyata nasıl yer verdikleri dil, edebiyat ve kültür birlikteliği; Türkçe ve diğer diller; dilde tasfiyecilik ile edebî simalar ve Yahya Kemâl başlıkları altında incelenmektedir. Her iki yazarın da dil ve edebiyatı kültüre eşdeğer gördüğü, Türkçenin geleceği için geçmişinin iyi bilinmesi gereğine dikkat çektiği ifade edilmektedir. Kaplan ve Banarlı’nın dilde tasfiyecilikle ilgili görüşleri ise Atatürk’ün dile yaklaşımının süregelen etkileri, dile yönelik yanlış tutumların eleştirisi ve dile yaklaşımda sağlıklı olan yöntemin tespiti bağlamında ele alınmaktadır. Mehmet Kaplan ve Nihad Sâmi Banarlı’nın Türk diline ve Türk edebiyatına sahip çıkarak Türk kültürel kimliğini korumanın mümkün olduğunu düşündükleri gösterilmekte; incelenen eserlerin devlet kurumları, siyasetçiler, toplumun geneli ve özelde gençleri muhatap alarak harekete geçirmeyi hedeflediği iddia edilmektedir.
Can an Awareness Campaign Boost the Effectiveness of Influencer Marketing Disclosures in YouTube Videos?
Authors: Boerman Sophie C. , Van Reijmersdal Eva A. , Rozendaal Esther
Published: October 2023

Answering the strong need for insights into how minors can effectively be informed about advertising (e.g., influencer marketing) in online content, we ran an online experiment (N = 623 minors between 8 and 18 years old) testing the effects of two pictograms that were designed in co-creation with minors and the potential of an awareness campaign to boost the pictogram’s effectiveness. Our findings provide three important insights that have implications for theory, practice and regulations. First, we find that minors are able to distinguish between sponsored and non-sponsored videos, indicating that they have developed some level of advertising literacy in this context. Second, our study shows that the two pictograms informing minors about advertising in online videos went unnoticed by most viewers and did not enhance conceptual or attitudinal advertising literacy. Third, the awareness campaign did not lead to higher recognition of the pictograms nor enhanced advertising literacy. The campaign did increase minors’ understanding of the meaning of the pictograms. However, the majority of minors also understood the pictograms without the campaign. Based upon our findings, we argue that current disclosures (such as the tested pictograms) are not noticed by most minors and are ineffective in enhancing minors’ advertising literacy. Although an awareness campaign can make minors more familiar with the pictograms and their implementation in online videos, it does not seem to boost the pictogram effects on advertising literacy.
Seasonal Diversity of Spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) and Collection Methods in Barpeta District, Assam, India
Authors: Singh Suruchi , Goswami Pallabi
Published: October 2023

Barpeta district, Assam, India covers an area of 2754 square kilometers. The Spider specimens were collected by visual search method and the collection methods adopted were Aerial hand collection, Ground hand collection and Beat sheet method. 70 spider species from the different habitats of Barpeta District were documented. The study shows the difference in quantity and quality of spider fauna concerning the seasons and collection method. The spider species were more active in the post-monsoon season and some were inactive during winter. Almost 75% of spider species were collected by the beat sheet method which shows that it is more significant than all other trapping techniques. The spider species richness and spider abundance were significantly affected by seasons, studied by Simpson’s diversity index and Shannon – Weiner’s diversity index. However, further study needs to be carried out for the effective conservation of these species.
Antidyskinetic activity of new derivatives of inydazol-4,5-dicarbonic acid in a parkinsonism experimental model due to administration of 6-hydroxydopapine
Authors: Dergachev Vladimir D. , Yakovleva Ekaterina E. , Brusina Maria A. , Bychkov Evgenii R. , Piotrovskiy Levon B. , Shabanov Petr D.
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND: Levodopa therapy currently remains the clinical method of choice for patients with Parkinsons disease. However, in the late stages of the disease, approximately 80% of patients receiving treatment developed levodopa-induced dyskinesia. The studied substances are derivatives of imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid. Their pharmacological effect is produced due to interaction with the recognition site of NMDA receptor, which, together with their high efficiency, implies that they are safer than previously available drugs in this pharmacological group.
AIM: To study the antidyskinetic effect of IEM2295 and IEM2296 derivatives of imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The model is based on the toxic effect of 6-hydroxydopamine on rat brain tissue. The first (control) group of rats received injections of only Levodopa and Benserazide, the second group received injections of Levodopa, Benserazide, and the test substance IEM2295, and the third group received injections of Levodopa, Benserazide and the test substance IEM2296. Each group was evaluated based on three criteria: motor function violations, limb dyskinesia, and axial and chewing dyskinesia. The severity of motor functions was graded on a scale of 0 to 4 points at 35, 70, 105, and 140 minutes after injection of the above substances, where 0 and 4 represent the absence and most pronounced degree of pathological movements, respectively.
RESULTS: The result analysis showed that the greatest effect on reducing the severity of limb dyskinesia, axial dyskinesia, and chewing dyskinesia in rats was observed at 105 and 140 minutes after injections of the studied substances. Statistically significant differences between the control group and rats receiving injections of the studied substances were revealed at all the time points for limb dyskinesia; i.e., at 35, 105, and 140 minutes for axial dyskinesia and at 105 and 140 minutes for chewing dyskinesia.
CONCLUSIONS: In the experimental model of parkinsonism, IEM2295 and IEM2296 show antiparkinsonian and antidyskinetic activity because they reduce the severity of motor function disorders in rats with levodopa-induced dyskinesia. The results indicate the prospects for continued development of these substances and further research for effective and safe antiparkinsonian agents among compounds of this class.
Detection of the pesticide glyphosate in feed and ways to reduce its content for poultry
Authors: Melikidi Veronika  Khristoforovna , Tyurina Tyurina  G. , Laptev Georgy  Yu.
Published: October 2023

The study investigates a method to reduce the presence of glyphosate in the gastrointestinal tract of birds by utilizing specially selected strains of bacteria as probiotics. The widespread use of glyphosate, especially in connection with the introduction of GMO-resistant crops, leads to its pervasive accumulation in plant feed as well as in food consumed by humans. The public's concern about the safety of glyphosate is increasing, especially in the context of its chronic effect on humans through food consumption a concern confirmed by the results of toxicological evaluations. This work analyzes the content of glyphosate in samples of feed for livestock birds and proposes a way to reduce the impact of glyphosate on a birds body by using commercial probiotics. Particular strains of probiotics, which possess the property of biotransformation, are investigated.
A Phenomenological Study of Community College Leaders Navigating Change in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
Authors:   , Reed Tykesha K. , Kong Peggy
Published: October 2023

In February 2020, the United States faced an unexpected crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic. Without warning, community colleges and universities were mandated to close their facilities and move to online classes and services. With little to no knowledge about how to address the pandemic, community colleges' middle and senior-level leaders developed strategies, including adopting requisite changes and technology adoptions required to transform college operations into remote work environments. Moreover, these leaders helped employees navigate change during the initial and ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of middle and senior-level leaders to understand the leadership strategies they used, navigated, and supported their teams' transformation into a remote environment. Change and adapting to change emerged as the main theme in this study. With the college closing and employees working remotely, some employees had changes in responsibilities, technology, and communication. The three main findings of this study are servant leadership, mental health and well-being, and technology adoption. Each of the themes captures servant leaders in the study. Some leaders had to change their leadership style and strategies to help their team navigate the change due to the COVID-19 crisis. All employees had to adjust to the change of transitioning to a remote work environment. The intended audience for this study is administrators, managers, supervisors, and human resource and leadership development professionals. The administrators, managers, and supervisors can gain knowledge from this study about how leaders can help employees to remain productive while working remotely during a crisis or change. The leaders' experience and strategies can be implemented when developing leadership courses for new, aspiring, and seasoned leaders. Professionals can use the leadership strategies in this study as a leadership framework and training resource for leaders.
Exploring Cardiovascular Risk as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Perceived Racial Discrimination and Cognitive Performance in Black Adults Living with HIV
Authors:   , Humphreys Valerie , Devlin Kathryn N
Published: October 2023

Black Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV and its cardiovascular comorbidities that compromise cognition. The current study examines the effect of racial discrimination on cognitive performance among Black people living with HIV and investigates whether cardiovascular risk mediates this relationship. Forty-eight Black adults with HIV (ages 44-77, 100% on antiretroviral therapy, 92% with viral load <200 copies/ml) were recruited from the Drexel/Temple Comprehensive NeuroHIV Center, Clinical and Translational Research Support Core Cohort. Visits included biometric measurements, comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, and the Perceived Ethnic Discrimination Questionnaire - Community Version. Cardiovascular risk was measured via cumulative vascular risk factor burden, body mass index, and waist-height ratio. Mediation models demonstrated a trend between greater PEDQ-CV scores and reduced verbal fluency performance, but cardiovascular risk did not mediate this association. After conducting a sensitivity analysis limited to participants who reported at least some prior experience of discrimination, discrimination-cognition relationships became significant. In sum, higher levels of perceived racial discrimination are associated with reduced functioning in one cognitive domain, verbal fluency, but not others, and vascular risk does not mediate this association. Future studies continue investigating the pathways through which institutional and interpersonal discrimination impairs cognitive abilities in Black adults with HIV
Physiological level of LDL cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism with apoprotein B100. An update for the clinician
Authors: Morales-Villegas Enrique
Published: October 2023

Teleologically (physiological end or purpose), LP-apoB100 are macromolecules whose biological objective is to package in the liver within very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) (density 0.96-1.006 g/L), essential hydrophobic lipids, especially triglycerides (TG) and esterified cholesterol. Once assembled, the hepatocyte secretes VLDL into the systemic circulation; this way, essential hydrophobic lipids (insoluble in water) can be transported from the liver to peripheral tissues in an aqueous medium such as plasma. In the systemic circulation and influenced by the energy balance, VLDL (by hydrolysis of its triglycerides), fulfill its primary physiological purpose, releasing glycerol and especially fatty acids (FA) towards the cardiac and skeletal muscle tissues. Which, in turn, will be used as an energy substrate for beta-oxidation and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) generation or towards the adipose tissue to be used as a substrate for the resynthesis of triglycerides (adipocyte lipogenesis) and its eventual rehydrolysis with the release of fatty acids (adipocyte lipolysis).
L’idée des capabilités de Sen pour concevoir l’agir complexe de la pratique infirmière
Authors: Leclerc-Loiselle Jérôme , Gendron Sylvie , Daneault Serge
Published: October 2023

Pour concevoir l’agir complexe de la pratique infirmière, les théories auraient avantage à adopter un mode de pensée systémique qui reconnait le caractère interdépendant de la vie humaine. Nous supposons que cela permettrait d’appréhender les visées de santé dans la discipline infirmière. Dans cet article, nous proposons de recourir à l’idée des capabilités d’Amartya Sen. Les capabilités, soit l’ensemble des libertés réellement possédées par les individus, reconnaissent les multiples dynamiques personnelles, sociales ou environnementales qui permettent à chacun de vivre la vie valorisée. En positionnant les capabilités pour la santé comme finalité, notre proposition conçoit que l’agir complexe de la pratique infirmière s’engage dans des activités qui transforment des ressources en capabilités. Cela prend forme par la participation des personnes soignées et par la création d’un environnement favorable. Notre proposition évoque alors un espace d’interdépendance réciproque, une réflexivité des infirmières, ainsi qu’un positionnement stratégique pour cheminer vers la santé.
Awareness on dengue haemorrhagic fever prevention in Insein township, Yangon region, Myanmar
Authors: Aung Phone S. T. , Kyaw Moe H. , Aung Htein L. , Lwin Kay T.
Published: October 2023

Background: Dengue is an epidemic-prone, vector-borne communicable disease found all over the world. Effective prevention and control of Dengue requires vector control and interrupting human-vector contact. Vector control methods can only be effective with community awareness and engagement regarding preventing dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF). This study aimed to assess the awareness of DHF prevention in an urban township in Yangon, Myanmar.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 218 participants in an urban slum in Insein Township, Yangon, Myanmar, from July 2019 to August 2019. The knowledge level of DHF prevention was assessed using a structured questionnaire with face-to-face interviews.
Results: Female respondents accounted for (n=148, 67.9%), and the average age of the respondents was 40.67 years (SD±13.25). The present study indicates that (n=176, 80.7%) had a good knowledge of DHF prevention. Most participants knew that mosquito biting is the cause of DHF, the signs and symptoms of DHF, and individual preventive activities of DHF. The participants (n=129, 59.2%) correctly identified clean water as mosquito breeding sites and a quarter of the respondents (n=56, 25.7%) provided inaccurate information about Aedes mosquitos as causal vectors of dengue fever. Some respondents (n=27, 12.3%) provided incorrect responses about the transmission of the daytime biting habit of the Aedes mosquito.
Conclusions: The participants had good levels of knowledge, but insufficient knowledge and preventive practices of DHF were noted. Health promotion programs should focus more on correcting incorrect DHF knowledge and improving prevention strategies to enhance vector control and personal protection within the community.
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in asymptomatic preoperative patients
Authors: Bayram Gul , Gulbudak Harun , Bozok Taylan , Aslan Gonul
Published: October 2023

Background: Surgeries were performed on emergency and trauma patients as well as oncology patients in many centres during the pandemic period. Screening of asymptomatic preoperative patients is very important not only in protecting healthcare personnel but also in preventing nosocomial infections and in protecting patients with deficient or suppressed immune systems. The aim of the current study was to retrospectively evaluate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in asymptomatic preoperative patients during the pandemic period.
Methods: A total of 3773 asymptomatic preoperative patients among the 23385 patients were evaluated retrospectively with Rt-qPCR test. The DS CORONEX COVID-19 PCR test (Ver.2.0, DS Bio and nano technology, Turkiye) kit used for the RT-qPCR. PCR test targets the N and Orf1ab gene region specific for SARS-CoV-2.
Results: SARS-CoV-2 positivity was significantly lower in the preoperative patient group than in COVID-19 positive patients whose routine test results were positive for other reasons (2.3% vs 23.1%; p<0.0005). Distribution of preoperative SARS-CoV-2 positive patients according to clinics were 7.1% thoracic surgery, 3.7% neurosurgery, 3.5% otolaryngology, 2.6% general surgery and 2.4% urology clinic, respectively.
Conclusions: SARS-CoV-2 positivity was lower in the preoperative patients but this rate never excludes pre-screening of asymptomatic preoperative patients. Applying pre-screening tests to asymptomatic preoperative patients is significant in protecting healthcare personnel and patients with deficient or suppressed immune systems and also preventing nosocomial infections.
UM BALANÇO DOS DEZ ANOS DA LEI 11645/2008: AÇÕES E NARRATIVAS SOBRE A SUA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO EM SANTA CATARINA
Authors: Rodrigues Cintia Régia
Published: October 2023

A partir do século XXI no Brasil a temática da diversidade étnico-cultural passa a figurar concretamente no contexto escolar. A Lei Federal n. 11645/2008 estabelece a obrigatoriedade do ensino de história e cultura africana, afro-brasileira e indígena em todo o âmbito do currículo escolar da educação básica. O presente trabalho pondera num primeiro momento sobre a implementação da Lei 11645/2008 no que tange ao ensino das histórias indígenas nas escolas não-indígenas no estado de Santa Catarina/SC passados dez anos de sua formulação. Num segundo momento analisa as narrativas dos professores presentes no III Seminário de ensino de história das escolas públicas da Grande Florianópolis/SC sobre a efetivação da referida Lei. A pesquisa está alicerçada nos debates teóricos-metodológicos da nova história indígena. Os materiais utilizados na investigação são leis, materiais impressos oficiais e questionários aplicados junto aos professores. A importância da pesquisa trata de dar visibilidade ao lugar da história indígena na educação básica.
ABRIGO DO ÍNDIO: PAISAGEM CULTURAL, SIGNOS E INTERAÇÕES HUMANAS SOB A PERSPECTIVA DA ESPACIALIDADE E VISIBILIDADE
Authors: Pereira Lemissuir Gomes
Published: October 2023

Resenha do livro: GRAFISMOS RUPESTRES NO ABRIGO DO ÍNDIO EM PALESTINA DE GOIÁS: ESPACIALIDADE E VISIBILIDADE.
ROMARIAS EM TEMPO DE PANDEMIA: O CASO DA V ROMARIA DA TERRA E DAS ÁGUAS DA BACIA DO RIO DOCE, MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Guimarães Luiz Ernesto
Published: October 2023

Este artigo analisa a V Romaria da Terra e das Águas da Bacia do Rio Doce, evento católico organizado por três dioceses no interior mineiro no ano de 2020. Diante da pandemia da Covid-19, optou-se por sua realização via internet (Facebook e YouTube), de forma que não viesse a sofrer interrupção. Dessa forma, foi realizado um tríduo preparatório, sendo finalizado com uma missa no domingo. Essas atividades foram acompanhadas ao vivo, com o uso do tradicional caderno de campo. Discursos e comentários postados nesses ambientes virtuais foram transcritos para posterior análise. Percebeu-se que, diante de um evento relativamente novo e também por pertencer aos setores progressistas da Igreja Católica que encontram-se em declínio nas últimas décadas, a realização de uma “romaria virtual” foi uma forma de manter o vínculo dos fieis.
Methods of digital-sociology: valuation of young researchers
Authors: Eparkhina Оlga V.
Published: October 2023

Some methods of social research and social analysis were modified last years. Digitalization of economy and of the social governance create some new conditions for sociological practices. There were modified a respondent, an other objects of social research because of online relocation. There were modified an object, methodology, methods and technics of social research. At the same time, education and trainings of social scientists take into account new reality very bad. Some opinions of young social scientists and social students about factual situation and wishing situation in sphere of digital-competentions presented in this research. There were marked some reasons of important these competentions because of changes in social governance, changes in communication capabilities of society, changes in demands from clients, pace of life increasing, and some new social phenomenon, which could be analyzed by digital methods only. There were marked the most high-demand in practice methods and technics of social research in digital context, needs and capabilities for students education, institutional capabilities and limits of its development in Russia. The results of the research may be used for educational program’s correction as a reflect of new challenges of social governance in Russia.
ANÁLISIS PRÓXIMO DE ARCILLAS PARA CERÁMICA
Authors: Bernal I. , Cabezas H. , Espitia C. , Mojica J. , Quintero J.
Published: October 2023

Se desarrolló una metodología de trabajo para establecer el denominado "Análisis próximo" para calcular la composición mineralógica cuantitativa de minerales arcillosos simples e interestratificados y de los demás minerales presentes en las arcillas con base en los datos obtenidos en el análisis químico y en el de difracción de rayos X. Se relaciona el tipo de mineral arcilloso con su comportamiento en el proceso cerámico.
Diagnostic accuracy of inverted grayscale mode in radiographs: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Eftekhari Mohammad , Jalili Mohammad , Karim Amirhossein , Doosti-Irani Amin , Mirfazaelian Hadi
Published: October 2023

X-rays are routinely utilized for different diagnostic purposes but there is always the risk of an inaccurate diagnosis. This systematic review was designed to investigate whether inverse grayscale mode increased diagnostic accuracy. From inception to February 2022, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and CENTRAL were searched for studies comparing grayscale inversion diagnostic accuracy to the conventional method. Quality assessment was performed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies version 2 (QUADAS-2) tool. Eighteen studies were included with an overall patient population of 1704. The number of studies investigating each lesion are as follows, lung masses: 13, pneumothoraces: 4, bony lesions: 3, interstitial lung diseases: 3, orthopedic studies: 2, bullous lung disease: 1, pleural effusion: 1, urinary calculus: 1, and large vascular occlusion: 1. Two studies had an overall moderate risk of bias and the remainders had low risk. The combined mode, featuring the conventional mode with the addition of the inverse grayscale, demonstrated better performance or insignificant difference in comparison with the conventional mode in all studies except one, which showed lower sensitivity in detecting pulmonary nodules. Also, meta-analysis of 250 patients in four pulmonary nodule studies showed better area under the ROC curve (AUC) of inverse mode (0.83, 95% CI: 0.75,0.90) in comparison with conventional mode (0.80, 95% CI: 0.72,0.88).
Application of inverse mode when using radiography for detection of pulmonary nodules might improve diagnostic accuracy. Also, the inverse/combined mode showed better performance for lesions other than pulmonary nodule in some studies. However, there was insufficient evidence to draw a consistent conclusion.
ÉTUDE DE L’IMPACT DE L’UTILISATION DE L’AGENT DE MOUTURE MAGA C212 SUR LE PROCESSUS DE BROYAGE ET LA QUALITÉ DU CIMENT A LA SCB – CIMENT BOUCLIER
Authors: GBAGUIDI Acakpo Nonvignon Magloire , Sanny Farhanatou Akankè Féyichikè , Djidohokpin Désiré Habib , Kpadonou Dominique
Published: October 2023

The theme worked entitled “Study of the impact of the use of the MAGA C212 grinding agent on the grinding process and the quality of cement at SCB-Cement BOUCLIER”. The methodology adopted consisted of conducting the tests on the mini-mill and extrapolating the results obtained to the main mill. The tests are summarized in the determination of the load of the mini-crusher with regard to the wear of the balls, the optimum flow rates of the mini-crusher without and with grinding agent using a test sample of cement or white sample, the optimum dosage of grinding agent for an optimum flow rate, the production of cement under the optimum conditions identified and the physico-chemical characterization of the cement produced, namely the loss on ignition and the percentage of SO3, the Specific Blaine Surface Area, the percentage of Refusal on 80 µm and 160 sieve µm, and the compressive strengths at 2, 7 and 28 days. Thus, thanks to the use of MAGA C212 as a grinding agent under production conditions of 350 g/T and a constant flow rate of 15 kg/h, a significant improvement is induced compared to the control, on the fineness of 21, 12%, a reduction in refusal at 80 µm of 3.5% and a gain in resistance at 28 days of 13%. The optimal production conditions identified with the MAGA C212 grinding agent are 245 g of MAGA C212 per ton of material to be ground for 18 kg/h flow rate. At this dosage we obtain a gain of 20% in flow rate, an improvement in resistance at 28 days of 4.39% and an energy gain of 16.7%. Extrapolation of our experimental results to the real conditions of the main grinder allowed us to estimate an increase of 10% in yield, a reduction of 15% in the rate of MAGA C212 grinding agent, and a reduction of 8.35 % of the energy consumption of the main crusher.
Preface
Authors: Lis Piotr
Published: October 2023

Dear Readers,
We are pleased to present the latest issue of the Research Papers in Economics and Finance published by the Poznan University of Economics and Business Press. To create this issue, we made a considerable selection of papers. As a result, we are sharing with you only the best articles. We believe that the papers we publish add significant value to science in the field of economics and finance.
Yours faithfully, Piotr Lis, Editor in Chief
Upacara Adat Sedekah Gunung sebagai Sarana Mitigasi Bencana Letusan Gunung Merapi berbasis Local Wisdom
Authors: Kurniawan Husni Cahyadi , Setyawan Bagus Wahyu
Published: October 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan dan menjelaskan upacara adat sedekah gunung sebagai sarana mitigasi bencana Gunung Merapi berbasis kearifan lokal. Setting lokasi tempat penelitian adalah di Kecamatan Selo, Kabupaten Boyolali. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan etnografi kolaborasi dengan disiplin ilmu ekologi. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini berupa peristiwa upacara sedekah bumi dan narasumber yang terdiri dari sesepuh Desa Lencoh. Observasi langsung dan wawancara mendalam digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data-data penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa salah satu bentuk mitigasi alam di wilayah Lereng Gunung Merapi dilakukan melalui upacara adat sedekah gunung. Rangkaian upacara sedekah gunung merupakan wujud ucapan rasa syukur kepada alam atas nikmat dan hasil alam yang diperoleh masyarakat. Dalam upacara sedekah gunung terdapat makna filosofi dan pesan-pesan ekologis yang tersirat dalam setiap wujud sesajennya, diantaranya adalah Jadah bakar memiliki arti bahwa masyarakat desa tidak melakukan tindakan pembakaran lahan sehingga ekosistem hayati tetap lestari. Hiasan-hiasan di setiap tumpeng memiliki arti bahwa keamanan selalu terjaga dengan tidak melakukan penebangan pohon yang masif sehingga hutan tetap lestari.
Etnobotani Kelapa (Cocos nucifera L.) di Desa Basawang Kecamatan Teluk Sampit Kabupaten Kotawaringin Timur
Authors: Hellyatunisa Hellyatunisa , Pertiwi Agustina Ambar , Khairunnisa Khairunnisa
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan etnobotani kelapa (Cocos nucifera L.) pada masyarakat Desa Basawang Kecamatan Teluk Sampit Kabupaten Kotawaringin Timur. Etnobotani yang dimaksud meliputi kajian botani, etnofarmakologi, etnoantropologi, etnoekonomi, etnolinguistik, dan etnoekologi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan  (field research) dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Data yang digunakan adalah data hasil wawancara etnobotani kelapa, data observasi kajian botani, dan data pendukung lainnya. Sumber data adalah 6 orang responden, 6 orang informan, dan dokumentasi yang ditentukan dengan teknik purposive sampling dan snowball sampling. Data deskriptif kualitatif dikumpulkan dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelapa memiliki peran penting bagi masyarakat Desa Basawang. Peranan penting kelapa tersebut dalam hal kajian botani, etnofarmakologi, etnoantropologi, etnoeonomi, etnolinguistik, dan etnoekologi. Kajian botani kelapa yaitu habitus pohon, periodisitas pirenial dan sistem perakaran serabut. Kajian etnofarmakologi kelapa banyak digunakan sebagai obat tradisional. Kajian etnoantropologi kelapa digunakan dalam upacara adat. Kajian etnoekonomi kelapa dijadikan sebagai sumber penghasilan bagi masyarakat Desa Basawang dengan cara diolah dan kemudian dijual. Kajian etnolinguistik kelapa masyarakat Desa Basawang tidak ada yang mengetahui asal usul nama kelapa di Desa Basawang, penamaan kelapa atau nyiur sudah turun temurun. Kajian etnoekologi kelapa yaitu hasil pengukuran parameter lingkungan sesuai dan mendukung untuk pertumbuhan kelapa di Desa Basawang.
Analisis Penggunaan ILS Go-Labs dalam Pembelajaran Kolaboratif untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa
Authors: Mumtaza Nazifa , Maisarah St. , Firdaus Akhmad
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penggunaan ILS Go-Labs dalam pembelajaran kolaboratif guna meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dalam pelajaran fisika. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kepustakaan ( library research ) yang menggunakan data sekunder dari berbagai sumber yang kemudian dianalisis secara berulang hingga data terpenuhi. Hasil penelitiannya menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan e-bookdengan menggunakan Go-Lab sebagai media pendukung dalam pembelajaran kolaboratif dapat meningkatkan semangat dan keingintahuan siswa. Penelitaian yang dilakukan oleh Durriyatut Tayyibah dan Fida Rachmadiarti pada tahun 2022 yang dibuka melalui jurnal BioEdu ini mendapatkan hasil yang sangat valid dengan skor teoritis 98,92% masuk dalam kategori sangat positif dan layak serta dapat melatih keterampilan literasi sains dengan skor 99,27% dengan kategori sangat positif dan layak Penerapan pembelajaran kolaboratif dalam pelajaran fisika juga efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa, hal ini dapat dilihat dari penelitian Inas Amania yang mendapatkan hasil nilai rata-rata laporan praktikum siswa, yang nilainya sudah mencapai . Tentunya hal ini memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap siswa.
APLIKASI METODE ASBĀB AL-NUZŪL MAKRO DALAM SURAT AL-AN’AM
Authors: Azhari Nadyya Rahma
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Not all verses in the Qur'an have a history (asbāb al-nuzūl micro), sura al-An'am is one of them. While asbāb al-nuzūl has an important role in explaining the historicity of a verse. Even so, there have been methods to keep looking at the historical context of the verse, one of which is by bringing up the macro asbāb al-nuūl. This method has actually been discussed by several Islamic scholars, one of them is Fazlur Rahman in the double movement method. Where there is a macro situation that may have a connection with the verse. More in theory about asbāb al-nuzūl macro is developed in a book entitled The Smart Book of Sababun Nuzul from Micro to Macro an Epistemology by Mu'ammar Zayn Qadafy. In this book he describes several methods for finding the macro asbāb al-nuzul. So this paper will try to apply these methods in looking at the asbāb al-nuzūl Al-An'am and to what extent this macro asbāb al-nuzul is able to help explain its historical conditions.Keywords: Asbāb al-Nuzūl, Makro, Mikro, Al-An’am Abstrak: Tidak semua ayat dalam Al-Qur’an memiliki riwayat (asbāb al-nuzūl mikro), surat al-An’am adalah salah satunya. Sementara asbāb al-nuzūl memiliki peranan penting dalam menjelaskan historisitas suatu ayat. Meski demikian, telah ada metode untuk tetepa melihat konteks historis ayat tersebut, salah satunya dengan memunculkan asbāb al-nuūl makro. Metode ini sebenarnya sudah dibahas oleh beberapa sarjana Islam, salah satunya Fazlur Rahman dalam metode double movement. Di mana ada sebuah situasi makro yang mungkin memilki keterkaitan dengan ayat tersebut. Lebih dalam teori tentang asbāb al-nuzūl makro ini dikembangkan dalam sebuah buku berjudul Buku Pintar Sababun Nuzul dari Mikro hinngga Makro Sebuah Epistimologi oleh Mu’ammar Zayn Qadafy. Dalam  buku ini ia menjelaskan beberapa metode untuk menemukan asbāb al-nuzul makro tersebut.Maka tulisan ini akan mencoba untuk mengaplikasikan metode tersebut dalam melihat asbāb al-nuzūl Al-An’am dan sejauh mana asbāb al-nuzul makro ini mampu membantu menjelaskan kondisi historisnya. Kata Kunci: Asbāb al-Nuzūl, Makro, Mikro, Al-An’am
Reflecting on the Parks and Recreation Implications of Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) v. Edge Fitness, LLC et al.
Authors: Smith Erik
Published: October 2023

In Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) v. Edge Fitness, LLC, et al., two male patrons located in Connecticut filed complaints arguing that their gyms’ “women only” workout areas were a discriminatory practice. The gyms argued a gender privacy exception was present in the law, but the Connecticut Supreme Court ultimately disagreed. While the legal implications have been examined (Leudman, 2021), the parks and recreation managerial implications have not been discussed. Women’s only spaces are built into many modern fitness facility models and seeing them challenged may open the door to confusion and frustration from patrons. The purpose of this commentary is to reflect on the significance of CHRO v. Edge Fitness, LLC, et al. to parks and recreation spaces and the perspective parks and recreation practitioners can take into the future to reduce cases such as CHRO v. Edge Fitness, LLC, et al.