bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Faiz Oranı Politika Değişimlerinin BIST Banka Endeksi Üzerindeki Etkileri
Authors: Kanat Ersin
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışma, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Merkez Bankası'nın (TCMB) faiz oranları üzerindeki politika değişikliklerinin BIST Bankacılık Endeksi üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektedir. Faiz oranları, bankacılık sektörü için kritik öneme sahip olup, yatırımcıların davranışlarını ve dolayısıyla borsa endekslerini etkileyebilecek bir faktördür. 23 Eylül 2021 ile 22 Haziran 2023 tarihleri arasında TCMB faiz oranlarını sürekli olarak düşürmüş veya düşük tutmuş, bu tarihten sonra ise faiz oranlarını artırma kararı almıştır. Çalışma, bu iki farklı politika değişikliği tarihini esas alarak olay çalışması yöntemini kullanmış ve bu değişikliklerin BIST Bankacılık Endeksi’ne olan etkilerini ölçmeye odaklanmıştır. Olay çalışması yönteminin kullanıldığı bu çalışmada, 120 günlük tahmin penceresi tercih edilirken, anormal ve kümülatif anormal getiriler için (-5, +5) olay penceresi kullanılmıştır. Sonuçların anlamlılığı ise t-testi kullanılarak tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, faiz indirimi politikalarının banka endeksinde anlamlı bir etki yaratmadığını, ancak faiz artışlarının negatif anormal getirilerle sonuçlandığını göstermektedir. Çalışma, bu politika değişikliklerinin Borsa İstanbul Bankacılık Endeksine yansıyan etkilerini analiz ederek literatüre katkıda bulunmaktadır.
The Individual, Organizational and Social Contexts of Teleworking and Technostress during Covid-19 Pandemic: A Holistic Analysis based on JD-R Model
Authors: Akar Nuray , Yörük Tayfun , Subaşı Kasım , Valeri Marco
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to reveal the researches that deal with teleworking and technostress together with their individual, organizational and social dimensions in a holistic way within the framework of the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model. In this study, a review was carried out on the Web of Science (WoS) and the Scopus databases with the assistance of bibliometric analysis techniques and the PRISMA method. The thematic content analysis method was used to reveal on which dimensions of technostress associated with teleworking and on which methods the focuses were. It can be stated that the results of the relationship analysis based on keyword frequency, performance analysis and thematic content analysis carried out within the scope of the research are consistent with each other. At this point, the findings of the research have revealed that technostress poses a dark side to teleworking as an organizational behavior challenge stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study found that teleworking-related technostress significantly affects employee well-being, with important impacts on the ISO 45003:2021 standard, and the Sustainable Development Goal 3. On the basis of being such a comprehensive and comparative research on the subject, it contributes to the relevant literature and practice.
Nonlinearities in Economic Globalization Effects on the Environment: New Insights from a Panel Smooth Transition Regression Model
Authors: Ercan Metehan , Demir Toker Çiğdem
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This study aimed to estimate the impact of economic globalization on environmental quality and examine the role of renewable energy production (REP) in this impact. For this purpose, the annual data of 1976–2021, which is the longest possible period, of the top 5 countries (Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, France, and Denmark) that show the best performance according to the Global Green Economy Index 2022 report, were used. These countries were chosen due to their high performance in green economy integration; and thus, it was considered that this research could provide reference results for other countries. In order to achieve this, the panel smooth transition regression model was applied to the dataset. This nonlinear approach divides the series into homogeneous regimes depending on the threshold variable and allows us to make regime-specific interpretations. As a result, this study, in which REP was defined as the threshold variable, has shown that there is a two-regime nonlinear relationship between environmental quality and economic globalization. According to the findings, economic globalization caused an increase in environmental degradation in the first regime, which had low REP. However, this impact was eliminated in the second regime, where REP was high.
ENHANCING BUSINESS PROFITS THROUGH FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING AT RUFATA MSMEs
Authors: Indriyarti Eko Retno , Astuti Henik Hari , Lenggogeni Lenggogeni
Published: September 2024

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in the culinary sector, frequently grapple with the challenge of effectively recording and managing both business and personal finances. This led to the initiation of community service activities that focused on the topic of financial management. The decision to focus on this topic was made to maximize business profits. The objective of this event, scheduled for March 2024, is to augment the knowledge and expertise of Rufata MSME participants engaged in the culinary industry in Gudang Sarinah, Pancoran, and South Jakarta. We utilize training techniques to accomplish this endeavour. This activity encompasses the procedure of recording and overseeing a business's revenue and expenses. The objective is to furnish business proprietors with precise and all-encompassing data regarding their financial circumstances. Furthermore, this PKM seeks to aid commercial entities in differentiating between business funds and personal resources. The exercises conducted demonstrated that all participants derived benefits from the provided knowledge, particularly due to its straightforward adoption and practical application. Furthermore, the participants assessed whether the provided material aligned with their requirements and whether its delivery was clear. Moreover, the participants expressed their readiness to participate in future attempts, emphasizing the benefits they experienced from the current actions.
POSSIBILITIES OF CREATING TOURIST AND RECREATIONAL COMPLEXES BASED ON THE LANDSCAPE CONDITIONS OF THE MOUNTAINOUS DISTRICTS OF THE ALMATY REGION, KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Bayan S. KERIMBAY Zhetysu University I. Zhansugurova, Higher school of Natural Sciences, Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan, KERIMBAY Bayan S. , BAIMYRZAEV Kuat M. ,   Zhetysu University I. Zhansugurova, Scientific Research Institute of Biotechnology and Ecology, Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan, KERIMBAY Nurzhan N. ,   Zhetysu University I. Zhansugurova, Scientific Research Institute of Biotechnology and Ecology, Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan, KALIASKAROVA Zaure K. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Published: September 2024

The Almaty region, which is rich in natural landscapes, was established again in 2022. In this regard, the importance of regional spatial planning is taking on new forms. Considering the unique landscape potential, this project aims to create a framework for developing tourist and recreational complexes in the Uygur, Kegen, and Raiymbek regions. Creating a landscape diversity database to classify recreational resources; developing a typology for tourist and recreational complexes, considering the landscape's features and the tourism specializations. The research methods used in this study include field observations and landscape descriptions provided by the authors. A classification method has been developed to divide recreational resources into groups and sub-groups, determining their locations. The process of the developed typology is based on examples of specific types of tourist and recreational activities, as well as existing and potential tourist areas in the Almaty region and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The theoretical and methodological basis for the proposed classification and typology is based on the work of various authors and materials from the National Science Foundation of Kazakhstan. Issues of the possibilities of agricultural enterprises to provide tourists with local, natural food products have been analy zed. Based on these factors, recommendations were formulated for further developing promising tourist and recreational complexes in these areas. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Targeting Molecular Signaling Pathways and Cytokine Responses to Modulate c-MYC in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Authors: Gu Kyle , May Harry A. , Kang Min H.
Published: September 2024

Overexpression of the MYC oncogene, encoding c-MYC protein, contributes to the pathogenesis and drug resistance of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and many other hematopoietic malignancies. Although standard chemotherapy has predominated in AML therapy over the past five decades, the clinical outcomes and patient response to treatment remain suboptimal. Deeper insight into the molecular basis of this disease should facilitate the development of novel therapeutics targeting specific molecules and pathways that are dysregulated in AML, including fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) gene mutation and cluster of differentiation 33 (CD33) protein expression. Elevated expression of c-MYC is one of the molecular features of AML that determines the clinical prognosis in patients. Increased expression of c-MYC is also one of the cytogenetic characteristics of drug resistance in AML. However, direct targeting of c-MYC has been challenging due to its lack of binding sites for small molecules. In this review, we focused on the mechanisms involving the bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) and cyclin-dependent kinase 9 (CDK9) proteins, phosphoinositide-Akt-mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/AKT/mTOR) and Janus kinase-signal transduction and activation of transcription (JAK/STAT) pathways, as well as various inflammatory cytokines, as an indirect means of regulating MYC overexpression in AML. Furthermore, we highlight Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs for AML, and the results of preclinical and clinical studies on novel agents that have been or are currently being tested for efficacy and tolerability in AML therapy. Overall, this review summarizes our current knowledge of the molecular processes that promote leukemogenesis, as well as the various agents that intervene in specific pathways and directly or indirectly modulate c-MYC to disrupt AML pathogenesis and drug resistance.
Values Reflected in Pictorial Content of Textbooks at Elementary Level of Education in West Bengal, India
Authors: Nandi Ankur , Hader Tarini , Das Tapash
Published: September 2024

Textbooks function as catalysts for social change, influencing students’ values, beliefs, and cultural awareness from the primary education level. Textbooks serve as key learning resources for students that significantly influence students’ character development. Values should be incorporated into textbooks. Images in textbooks are powerful tools for shaping the values of students by engaging them visually, providing real-life context, fostering emotional connections, and promoting critical thinking and cultural sensitivity. The creation of textbooks that reflect current values is essential, and achieving this goal requires a comprehensive assessment of textbooks. This study investigates images used in primary education textbooks in West Bengal, India, to examine the representation of values. A total of 39 textbooks were analyzed, with eight key textbooks selected for in-depth analysis: ‘Amar Boi’ for classes I, II, and III, ‘Patabahar’ for classes IV and V, and ‘Atit O Aitihya’ for classes VI, VII, and VIII. These textbooks were chosen based on their widespread use and significance in the curriculum in govt. school in West Bengal. This study adopted qualitative and documentary research approaches through content analysis. The findings demonstrate that social, moral, environmental, spiritual, and historical values are emphasized across textbooks, reflecting the dominant cultural, social, or national values of the region. The findings of this study provide a foundation for policy changes at the state or national level to ensure the development and implementation of guidelines that promote value-balance content in educational materials and are useful for textbook development agencies, textbook writers, and teachers in developing value-alignment curricula and creating more inclusive, culturally sensitive, and ethically grounded visual materials.
Hubungan Antara Tingkat Pengetahuan Tentang Anemia Dengan Kepatuhan Konsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah Pada Remaja Putri Di Posyandu Remaja Banjar Sigaran Desa Mekar Bhuwana
Authors: Widiastuti Ni Made , Mastiningsih Putu , Ekajayanti Pande Putu Novi , Wira Putu
Published: September 2024

Anemia, kondisi rendahnya kadar hemoglobin, sering menyerang remaja putri akibat kehilangan zat besi selama menstruasi dan asupan zat besi yang tidak mencukupi. Zat besi esensial untuk pertumbuhan dan pembentukan hemoglobin. Strategi pencegahan termasuk pemberian Tablet Tambah Darah (TTD), direkomendasikan seminggu sekali. Studi ini, dilakukan di Posyandu Remaja Banjar Sigaran, Desa Mekar Bhuwana, bertujuan menganalisis hubungan antara pengetahuan anemia dengan kepatuhan mengonsumsi TTD pada remaja putri. Dengan desain analitik observasional dan pendekatan cross-sectional, sampel penelitian ini meliputi 40 remaja putri, dipilih melalui purposive sampling. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji Chi-square, menunjukkan p-value sebesar 0,001, mengindikasikan hubungan signifikan antara pengetahuan anemia dan kepatuhan konsumsi TTD. Hasil ini menekankan pentingnya edukasi anemia untuk meningkatkan kepatuhan konsumsi TTD, sebagai langkah efektif mencegah anemia di kalangan remaja putri. Keterkaitan antara pengetahuan yang baik tentang anemia dengan kepatuhan konsumsi TTD menyarankan perlunya program edukasi yang lebih intensif dan terstruktur di posyandu remaja, tidak hanya untuk meningkatkan kesadaran tetapi juga kepatuhan dalam mencegah anemia. Penelitian ini memberikan bukti bahwa peningkatan pengetahuan tentang anemia dapat berkontribusi pada perilaku kesehatan yang lebih baik, khususnya dalam kepatuhan mengonsumsi TTD, menunjukkan pentingnya informasi dan pendidikan kesehatan sebagai bagian dari strategi kesehatan masyarakat.
Histological and Histochemical Detection for the Gastric gland in Neonatal Wild Rabbit (Oryctolagus Cuniculus) in Iraq
Authors: Naji Salih Alaa
Published: September 2024

The aim of this study to determine the histological structure of stomach in neonatal wild rabbit in Iraqi. Ten neonatal wild rabbit are collected from the Wasit city markets which divide into two group, first group include five animals in 5day, second group include 5 animals in 10 day. Animals were deeply anesthetized with intramuscular injections of ketamine and xylazine, then slaughter were done. uptake 10 tissue specimens from stomach then cut into 3 parts cardiac, fundus, and pyloric, routine histological procedure to prepare histological slides. This study showed the stomach wall in neonatal was consist of tunics; mucosa, sub mucosa, muscularis & serosa. Mucosa surface lining by simple columnar (S.C) epithelium .it showed increase in thickness tunics of wall stomach with the progressive of age. Three types of stomach glands appears in wall of stomach and raise with the old progress. As bifurcated tubular spiral short gland in the first and third glands zone while in second glands zone they appear as simple bifurcated tubular long straight over most of their length and spiral at base portion, The cardiac glands zone revealed as composed of the prominent cells mucous secreting cells and few number of oxyntic cells which not obviously raise in numbers with age progress. The fundic glands consist of various kinds of cells but the two major cells are oxyntic & peptic cells which very mild raise in numbers with the old. Pylorus glands appear consist of mucous secreting cells which are the prominent cells with less numerals of oxyntic cells which not obviously raise in number with old progress.
Low Doses of Tributyltin Chloride Induced Neurotoxicity in Male Rats
Authors: Alkadhimy Sura
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT:
The environmental contaminant tributyltin chloride (TBTC), which is still present in commercially-collected items, is majorly utilized and continuously dispersed. It is one of the chemicals which disrupts the endocrine system and is exceedingly harmful to a variety of organisms. In this work, male rats were given TBTC at doses between 10 and 2000 μg/kg B.W. to determine its neurotoxicity. Animals have been separated into 8 equal groups and given the next daily doses of TBTC through oral gavage for a period of 45 days: 10, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 μg/kg B.W. The effects of TBTC administration  Along with disrupting the neurotransmitters as well as brain enzymes responsible for drug metabolism, TBTC elevated the indicators of the amyloid genic pathway, inflammation, and apoptosis. Histopathological analysis revealed that TBT exposure altered the brain tissue architecture. The neurotoxicity caused by high TBTC doses was more significant compared to that caused by low doses, and the impact was dose-dependent.
Calculating the focal length of a concave mirror computerically using mathematical algorithms using MATLAB
Authors: Dakhel Hassan
Published: September 2024

This study proposes the use of digital image processing technology to determine the focal lengths of simple concave mirror , as well as spherical mirrors. This method is simpler, faster to implement, and more accurate in calculating the focal length by taking several pictures at different distances for the image formed by the lens, then calculating the least point spread function for these pictures at that distance to determine the best image. In this work Image No. (7) represents the image that carries the least (psf) that was determined by algorithms and special mathematical equations through the (Matlab) program, then the focal length is calculated by employing algorithms and mathematical equations specific to calculating the focal length. A comparison was made with the traditional method by taking measurements of a group of students at the Optics laboratory of University of Wasit, College of Science (which depends on view to choose the best image). This method has proven to be superior in measuring the focal length of lenses. A statistical analysis was conducted for these measurements for the group of students and it was found that there was differences measurements with an error rate, which confirms the feasibility of this method in terms of measurement accuracy and time saving. Experimental results have confirmed this.
Some Results Concerning Directed Graphs Over Commutative Rings
Authors: Abdul Hadi Mahmood Ansam
Published: September 2024

This paper delves into the idea of a directed graph that presented and illustrated, A directed graph for every finite, commutative ring is presented in this paper by utilizing the additive and multiplicative properties. This is achieved based on the mapping (a, b) → (a + b, a • b). The essential objective of this research work is to examine the characteristics of these directed graphs, specifically the valuable information they offer about the ring itself. To this end, we have adopted and presented several theorems and Corollaries with their proofs to support the obtained results
Biochemical and Molecular Detection of Aeromonas Hydrophila Isolated from Infected Cyprinus Carpio in Salah Al-Din Governorate
Authors: Weli Ikbal kh.
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to identify the presence of Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria in diseased common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fish collected from Salah al-Din Governorate in Iraq. For this purpose, 128 swabs were obtained from skin, gill and fin lesions of 70 fish showing symptoms of hemorrhagic sepsis, skin ulcers and boils, and fin and gill rot. Through different biochemical tests, the isolates showed negative results for Gram stain, methyl red, lactose fermentation, H2S, and string test, while positive results were recorded for glucose fermentation, oxidase, motility test, catalase, Voges-Proskauer, indole, citrate utilization, and gelatin hydrolysis. Eleven isolates were confirmed as A. hydrophila by amplification of the hemolysin gene fragment (hlyA) by conventional PCR. This study represents the first comprehensive study to characterize A. hydrophila bacteria from infected common carp fish in Salah al-Din Governorate. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for developing genetic diagnostic strategies for A. hydrophila infections in this region.
A Study of the Characteristics and Properties of P. aeruginosa Isolated from Different Sources and their Resistance to Antibiotics
Authors: Ayad Daher Laith
Published: September 2024

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common opportunistic bacterium, is a major source of human surface infections. Infections with these bacteria are difficult to cure and cause significant economic implications. Objectives The current study looked at the antibiotic resistance patterns of P. aeruginosa isolated from burns, wound swabs, and urinary tract infections that were referred to Iraq Hospitals' emergency health care units. From October 2022 to May 2023, 180 swabs were collected from burn and wound patients (110 burns, 67 wounds, and 3 urinary tract infections) of both sexes, (80) males and (100) females, aged 1-72 years, at Baghdad government hospitals: Ghazi Al-Hariri Hospital, Central Laboratories, Specialized Burns Hospital, and Yarmouk Hospital. Results:(180) diagnostic swabs from patients with burns and wound infections of both sexes, (80) males and (100) females, aged 1–72 years. The current study found 25(31.25) more P. aeruginosa positive cases in males than females, with 29(29) out of 54 positive cases. The study discovered that the age group 21-30 years had the highest rate of bacterial infection, followed by the age groups 11-20 and 1-10, with 11 (20.37%), 10 (18.51%), and 10 (18.51%), respectively. According to the current study's findings, the antibiotics Amikacin, Gentamicin, Ceftazidime, Cefepime, Netilmicin, and Tobramycin showed the highest resistance rates (81.4%, 81.4%, 79.6%, 72.2%, 74%, and 79.6%, respectively).The test findings showed that 52 isolates (96%) produced pyrocyanin and hemolysins. Bacterial colonies were white to gray with a sticky feel. All isolates exhibited β-hemolysis.Alkaline protease production All isolates exhibited a translucent halo surrounding the bacterial colonies.Lipase production  All isolates exhibited a hazy halo surrounding the development zone of P.aeruginosa colonies. The current study discovered that the antibiotics Amikacin, Gentamicin, Ceftazidime, Cefepime, Netilmicin, and Tobramycin were the most resistant in cases of burn and wound patients, as well as urinary tract infections in Iraq.
A Comprehensive Study On The Business Feasibility, And Optimization Model For Paddy Cultivation On Marginal Agricultural Land In Pekalongan District
Authors: Mushaf Al Ramadhani Farchan , Ariadi Heri , Mufid Ahsarul , Handriatni Ari , Sajuri  , Costa Ximenes Romaldo da
Published: September 2024

Paddy cultivation on marginal land is the agribusiness activity. The aim of this research is to assess the feasibility status of paddy cultivation on marginal land and make efforts to optimize based on dynamic modeling system analysis. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with the dynamic modeling system analysis. The results show that the business profitability analysis shows a profit value of IDR 30,486,500, R/C Ratio 2.30, BEP unit 6,316 kg, BEP Sales IDR 15,477,220,-, and returnability 1.30%. This means this business is very profitable. The results of business financial analysis show an NPV IDR 2,536,754,052,-, profitability index 21.36%, IRR 14.21%, and payback period 14.4 years. This means this business is very worthy for development. The results of the dynamic modeling system analysis show that the paddy growth rate is influenced by using technology. Technology will influence rice growth of 3.5-7.0 cm. Nutrients influence the paddy biomass on marginal land. Using 10-20 kg/Ha of fertilizer will affect paddy biomass growth of 35-70 kg/Ha. The results of the dynamic model analysis show that the maximum paddy harvest production on marginal land is 25-50 kg/Ha/month with fertilizer use of 45-90 kg/Ha/month. This research concludes that the level of paddy cultivation feasibility on critical land is still quite feasible and profitable to develop. model analysis results show that of using agricultural technology and administering appropriate fertilizer doses will greatly determine the level of rice productivity on marginal agricultural land.
An Examination Of The Efficiency Of Cassava Marketing In East Lampung Regency, Lampung Province, Indonesia
Authors: Zakaria Wan Abbas , Sari Mas Indah Lidia , Endaryanto Teguh , Putra Seta Amanda , Mulia Sari Dewi , Hermawan Dedy
Published: September 2024

Cassava is a strategic commodity that has an influence on the stability of food security and drives industries from small to large scale and from upstream to downstream.  Despite the potential and opportunities for developing cassava commodities in Lampung Province, the problems and challenges, especially those related to cassava marketing, are still relatively large. This research was conducted in Labuhan Ratu VI Village, Labuhan Ratu District, East Lampung Regency, Lampung Province in October 2020 - July 2021.  The sampling method used was the snowball method.  The snowball method is very appropriate to use in research on the topic of trade because it provides a complete description of the characteristics and conditions of marketing channels, the existing conditions of marketing institutions, and the effectiveness of existing trade channels.  The research was conducted employing a survey method, and by simple random sampling involving 147 respondents of cassava farmers. The results revealed that cassava marketing consists of 2 channels. Farmer share channel I and II respectively 74% and 86%, while  the marketing efficiency value (EP) marketing channel I and II respectively 13.04 % and 10.35%. These results show that marketing channel II is more efficient than marketing channel I because it has a high farmer share and marketing efficiency with a small percentage.  This is because in marketing channel II farmers directly sell their cassava to the factory and marketing costs are low.  Therefore, farmers are advised to market their products through marketing channel II.
Determinants Of Farmers' Interest In Cultivating Herbal Crops In The Special Region Of Yogyakarta: A Study On Motivational And Economic Influences
Authors: Hanif Muhammad Farhan , Kadhung Prayoga  , Migie Handayani
Published: September 2024

Herbal plants are horticultural commodities rich in health benefits. In DI Yogyakarta, these plants are frequently used to make traditional herbal medicine (jamu), serving as natural remedies for the community. Despite having significant land amounts and relatively good production levels, the overall yield of DI Yogyakarta's herbal plants remain suboptimal. This is attributed to the low number of farmers and their low time allocation for cultivation, which stemmed from decreasing interest among farmers in herbal plant cultivation, influenced by time constraints and economic challenges. Identifying factors that could increase farmers' interest in herbal plant cultivation is essential to enhance interest. This study aims to analyze how motivation, needs, family support, availability of facilities, ease of cultivation, production capacity, and quality, price stability, and income influence farmers' interest in cultivating herbal plants in DI Yogyakarta. The research was conducted from April 2024 to May 2024. This research used a quantitative survey method. The samples were 20 farmers (KT Lombok Ijo), 15 farmers (KWT Sekar Kenanga), and 22 farmers (KWT Sumber Rejeki). Data analysis employed descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression. Results showed that needs and price stability affected farmers' interest in cultivating herbal plants in DI Yogyakarta, indicating that the fulfillment of primary needs and price stability during weather changes proven to affect farmers' interest in cultivating herbal plants. DI Yogyakarta's government should boost farmers’ interest by aligning it with the actual conditions faced by farmers.
Effects of Parental Stigma and Psychiatric Symptoms on Child Mental Health in Sexual and Gender Minority Families
Authors: Liu Qimin , Tang Mingcong , Rodriguez Violeta
Published: September 2024

Importance: Nearly 40% of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) individuals become parents. Existing research highlights the intergenerational impacts of parents’ psychopathology on child psychiatric symptoms. However, there is a limited understanding of how parents’ psychiatric symptoms and experiences of stigma influence psychiatric symptoms in the children of SGM parents (hereafter SGM families). Objective: To investigate the impact of parents’ stigma experiences and psychiatric symptoms on their children’s emotional and conduct problems. Design: Cross-sectional study using structural equation modeling with bifactor measurement models. Data were collected from 551 SGM parents. Setting: Community-based sample. Participants: A total of 551 SGM parents (Mean age = 34.5 years, SD = 8.7 years) who reported their experiences of stigma, internalizing and externalizing psychopathology, and their children’s emotional and conduct problems Exposure: Parental experiences of stigma, defined as discrimination and internalized stigma. Main Outcome and Measures: Parental externalizing and internalizing psychopathology, and children’s emotional and conduct problems. Results: There were significant correlations among general factors of parental and child psychopathology. Parental externalizing psychopathology was associated with child conduct problems, while parental internalizing psychopathology was linked to child emotional problems. General parental stigma was associated with both children’s overall psychopathology and emotional problems specifically, as well as parental internalizing psychopathology. Discrimination was associated with child emotional problems. Conclusions and Relevance: Parental experiences of stigma in SGM families contribute to both parental and child psychopathology. This underscores the need for further longitudinal and multi-informant research to better understand these dynamics and develop interventions to support mental health in SGM families.
Psychometric properties of parents' beliefs about children's emotions questionnaire (PBACE) in the Iranian setting
Authors: Azimi Maryam , Pourmohamadreza-Tajrishi Masoume , Dolatshahi Behrouz
Published: September 2024

This study explored the psychometric properties of the Farsi version of Parents' Beliefs about Children's Emotions Questionnaire (PBACE) in the Iranian setting. The PBACE is a self-report measure comprising seven subscales: Value of Anger, Cost of Positivity, Control, Parental Knowledge, Manipulation, Stability, and Autonomy. The psychometric properties of the PBACE, including reliability, content, convergent, and construct validity, and dimensionality, were assessed in a sample of 397 parents of children aged 5-11 years. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted to evaluate the factor structure of seven models and a general seven-correlated model, which showed good model fit for the PBACE and its subscales, except for the Parental Knowledge subscale. The poor fit of the Parental Knowledge subscale led to testing a six-correlated model without it, which demonstrated superior model fit compared to the seven-correlated model. Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) indicated good content validity for the scale. Additionally, significant associations with children's emotion regulation established satisfactory convergent validity. Internal consistency, measured by the Omega coefficient, was acceptable for all subscales except Parental Knowledge, while the PBACE overall demonstrated excellent internal consistency. Findings from the bifactor model indicated that the measure could be considered unidimensional with some multidimensional features. Although the poor fit and lower Omega coefficient for the Parental Knowledge subscale suggest that it should not be used, the PBACE is recommended for research and clinical purposes in Iran due to its sound psychometric properties.
Michotte's research on perceptual impressions of causality: a registered replication study
Authors: White Peter Anthony
Published: September 2024

Michotte (1946/1954/1963) showed that visual impressions of causality can occur in perception of simple animations of moving geometrical objects. In the launching effect, one object is perceived as making another object move by bumping into it. In the entraining effect, the two objects move together after contact and the first moving object is perceived as pushing or carrying the other one. There has been much further research on the launching effect in particular, and citations of Michotte's pioneering work have increased rapidly in recent decades, underlining its importance in contemporary psychology and neuroscience. However, many of the experiments reported Michotte's book, exploring conditions under which launching and entraining do and do not occur, have never been replicated. The methodology, involving mostly a few knowledgeable observers and no statistical analysis, indicates that replication and extension would be desirable, to assess the reliability of the results reported by Michotte and to inspire further research on aspects of these perceptual impressions that have been neglected in more recent research. In this pre-registered replication study, fourteen experiments are reported that replicate and, in some cases, extend experiments reported by Michotte (1946/1954/1963). Some findings reported by Michotte were replicated, others only partly so, and in other cases results were different from what Michotte reported. Extensions to Michotte's experiments revealed numerous new findings and open up prospects for much more innovative research. The results also have significant implications for possible explanations for perceptual impressions of causality.
Disconnect to recharge: Well-being benefits of digital disconnection in daily life
Authors: Gilbert Alicia , Klingelhoefer Julius , Meier Adrian
Published: September 2024

Many aim to recalibrate and reduce their digital media use to improve well-being. We test theassociations of digital disconnection with a set of positive, negative, and social indicators ofwell-being in a two-week experience sampling study. N = 237 participants reported on T =12,407 situations in daily life. Results show that in situations in which participantsdisconnected more than usual, they reported higher affective well-being, energy, and socialconnectedness (within-person effects). In contrast, those who generally disconnected morethan others reported no differences in well-being (between-person effects). Intrinsicmotivation for disconnection positively moderated associations with affective well-being,energy, and social connectedness between persons. Disconnection was not related to stress,neither within nor between persons. The study further explores whether well-being effectsdiffer depending on the aspects of digital media participants disconnected from. Overall,findings demonstrate how digital disconnection can achieve momentary – but not necessarilylasting – improvements in well-being.
An introduction to Sequential Monte Carlo for Bayesian inference and model comparison -- with examples for psychology and behavioural science
Authors: Hinne Max
Published: September 2024

Bayesian inference is becoming an increasingly popular framework for statistics in the behavioural sciences. However, its application is hampered by its computational intractability -- almost all Bayesian analyses require a form of approximation. While some of these approximate inference algorithms, such as Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC), have become well-known throughout the literature, other approaches exist that are not as widespread. Here, we provide an introduction to another family of approximate inference techniques known as Sequential Monte Carlo (SMC). We show that SMC brings a number of benefits, which we illustrate in three different examples: linear regression and variable selection for depression, growth curve mixture modelling of grade point averages, and in computational modelling of the Iowa Gambling Task. These use cases demonstrate that SMC is efficient in exploring posterior distributions, reaching similar predictive performance as state-of-the-art MCMC approaches, in less wall-clock time. Moreover, they show that SMC is effective in dealing with multi-modal distributions, and that SMC not only approximates the posterior distribution, but simultaneously provides a useful estimate of the marginal likelihood, which is the essential quantity in Bayesian model comparison. All of this comes at no additional effort of the end user.
Guiding principles and research priorities for early childhood autism therapy research: Results of a community-engaged project
Authors: Lee Jordan , Giwa Onaiwu Morénike , Roberts Megan
Published: September 2024

Many autistic adults report negative long-lasting consequences of their early childhood therapy experiences, and caregivers of young autistic children report that these services do not meet their child’s needs. Additionally, therapies in research contexts will often be implemented in family-centered programs such as Early Intervention (EI), but the child-focused nature of current therapies fail to help caregivers understand and support their child. This demonstrates the misalignment of autism therapy research with the goals of autistic people and caregivers, and the contextual demands of EI. This manuscript reports the outputs of a collaborative project in which 17 autistic adults, autistic caregivers, and non-autistic caregivers of autistic children developed research priorities and guiding principles for future early childhood autism research. These principles and priorities will provide a foundation for autism researchers to develop therapies and supports that are aligned with community needs and priorities, resulting in more equitable and effective practices for the diverse families served through EI and other early childhood therapy programs. The full list of principles and priorities may be viewed at https://www.eicollab.northwestern.edu/research-priorities/.
O USO DE GEOTINTAS NA PINTURA – A EXPERIÊNCIA DO ATELIÊ TERRA & TELA
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Palmas, Tocantins, Silva Maria Ecilene
Published: September 2024

Historically, natural pigments have been central to artistic expression, from prehistoric cave paintings to techniques employed by ancient and medieval civilizations. Recently, there has been renewed interest in these materials for their unique aesthetic and eco-friendly qualities. This study investigates the use of geotints, natural pigments derived from soils and sediments, in contemporary art through the experience of Terra & Tela studio. The research focuses on the process of creating geotints from soil and sediments samples collected in Tocantins state, Brazil, a region known for its rich geodiversity. The research details the process of geotint production, from material collection to application on canvas, and discusses the artistic and environmental implications of this practice. The project integrated geotints into artistic practice through exhibitions and workshops that highlighted their unique textures and colors. Key findings show that geotints effectively merge scientific concepts with art. Workshops, where participants prepared and used these pigments, demonstrated the approach’s educational value. By linking art with science, geotints provided a hands-on understanding of soil properties and geological processes, enriching both artistic creativity and scientific literacy. This study emphasizes art’s role in bridging scientific knowledge with creative expression.
SEA GLASS E BEACH GLASS – SEU USO EM JOIAS, ARTESANATO E COLECÇÕES A PARTIR DO ARQUIPÉLAGO DOS AÇORES, PORTUGAL
Authors:   Lagoa, São Miguel Açores, Portugal, Horta Susana
Published: September 2024

This work describes the nature of sea glasses and their importance as a historical asset, in the evolution of glass, decorative and even gemological artefacts and at the same time addresses their occurrence on the edge of the islands of the Azores Archipelago, in Portugal. It is a product that, at first glance, could be seen simply as rubbish, but which nowadays has an appreciable value, be it historical, gemological or for collectors.
What Evidence?: Qualitative Publishing in the Canadian Journal for Dietetic Practice and Research
Authors: Brady Jennifer , Bromley Alexandra
Published: September 2024

Background: Qualitative research involves the analysis of data in various forms (i.e., written text such as interview transcripts, literature, or a personal diary; visual media such as photographs, maps, or memes; and audio materials such as podcasts, music, or voice notes) to describe and/or interpret phenomena and humans’ perceptions and experiences of the world, including of food, health, and well-being. Dietetic-scholars have raised concerns about the dearth and quality of qualitative dietetic research.

Objective: To document the availability and quality of qualitative research published in Canadian dietetic literature.

Methods: A manifest content analysis of articles published in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Research and Practice (CJDRP) between 2012 and 2021.

Results: In total, 340 articles were published between 2012 and 2021 of which 43 (12.6%) used qualitative methods. Overall, the quality of qualitative articles was poor; articles frequently failed to report the methodological approach or a theoretical framework. Methods of data collection, data analysis, and strategies to ensure rigor were seldom described in detail. Reported limitations were often inappropriate for qualitative research.

Discussion: Qualitative research is markedly underrepresented in the CJDPR. Efforts are needed to ensure that high-quality qualitative research evidence and publishing opportunities are available to Canadian dietetic practitioners and researchers. This study provides baseline data to evaluate the impact of future efforts.
The first pedologists of the Chuvash Republic and their experience in the study of Chuvash children
Authors: Stoyukhina Nataliya Yurievna , Mironov Daniil Valerievich
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the activities of pedologists of the Chuvash ASSR and aims to analyze the historically first study devoted to the intelligence of Chuvash children. The study is based on the publications of the first pedologists from Chuvashia F. P. Petrov and M. E. Efimov. In accordance with the historical and psychological methods described by V. A. Koltsova, the work uses problematic and source study methods. The study is written in the aspect of the history of pedagogy. A graduate student of the Kazan Oriental Pedagogical Institute, F. P. Petrov with a team of students, for the first time carried out a comprehensive study of the intellectual development of Chuvash children using the Binet-Simon test method, widely known among Soviet pedologists. At first, pedologists took the test method in Russian, then it was translated into the Chuvash language with appropriate text changes in relation to the everyday and speech characteristics of the Chuvash. The result of the study was the book published in Cheboksary, "The experience of studying the intellectual development of Chuvash children using the Binet-Simon method", published in 1928. The book caused serious objections from the head of the pedological office at the Chuvash Scientific Research Institute M. E. Efimov; he believed that the author was biased against Chuvash children and violated the methodological principle of making tests. The correspondence polemic between two Chuvash pedologists about the measurement of children’s intelligence, along with similar cases in the country’s republics, prompted L. S. Vygotsky to call for an understanding of the problems of national pedology, with its leading problem – the measurement of intelligence.
Interpretation of the Parrot Image in the Codex Cumanicus
Authors: Glashev Akhmed Alabievich
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the interpretation of the drawing in one of the most significant written monuments of the Kipchak and Oghuz languages – Codex Cumanicus – the image of a parrot, which is contained in the German part of the monument on sheet 58v, which has not yet been the subject of attention of researchers studying the monument. The only work devoted to this interesting image is the article by A. G. Yurchenko (2010), in which he connects it with the Egyptian Kipchaks. However, this interpretation does not seem objective. The problems in interpreting the contents of Codex Cumanicus are explained by the fact that its study has so far been carried out only by Turkologists, limiting themselves to purely linguistic issues. Therefore, an interdisciplinary method was used to interpret the image of the parrot on the monument, involving data from cultural studies, art history, religious studies, source studies, ethnology and archeology. The image of the parrot carries an important and profound meaning, connected not with the culture of the Kipchaks of Egypt, but with the Christian tradition, in particular with the content of the German part of the Codex Cumanicus, with the image of the Virgin Mary and the immaculate birth of Jesus Christ, to whom a significant part of the fragments of the Bible translated into the Polovtsian language is dedicated and which are often depicted on medieval engravings with a parrot. The parrot acts as a symbol of the immaculate image of Mary and Christ.
The sect of Khristovovery in the Ukrainian SSR
Authors: Berman Andrey Gennadievich
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the history of the oldest Russian sect of Hristovovery or Khlysty on the territory of Ukraine during Soviet times. The purpose of the work is to explore the existence of the Khlysty sect in the Ukrainian SSR, to consider some of the features of the spread of the sect and the details of its rituals. The source base of the research was unpublished operational documents of Ukrainian archives. Special studies devoted to the sect of Christ-believers in Ukraine during the Soviet period were not found. The article applies a materialistic understanding of history, which requires consideration of historical phenomena in development, in the unity of the logical and historical, i.e. in the unity of material and spiritual factors. In the course of the work, it was established that the Khlysty sect was recorded on the territory of the future Ukraine from the first half of the 18th century and spreads across those regions where the Great Russian population lived compactly: in Old Believer settlements in Starodubye (the future Chernigov region), in the Azov region. West of the Dnieper, the sect of Christian believers is not fixed. In Soviet times, state security agencies regularly reported the existence of Christian believers in the same areas where they existed in the pre-revolutionary period. A feature of the Christian faith in Soviet times was the merger of the sect with Orthodox movements that were in opposition to both the Soviet regime and the official Russian Orthodox Church.