bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tawfiq Wahbi and the Reform of the Kurdish Language in Contact Zones
Authors: Yuksel Metin
Published: January 2024

This study explores the life story and works of Tawfiq Wahbi, an Ottoman-Kurdish military, political, and intellectual figure. Born in Sulaimaniya in 1891, Wahbi received his education in Sulaimaniya, Baghdad, and İstanbul. He became a captain in the Ottoman army. He served as a minister and senator in Iraq. Following the 1958 Revolution, he settled in Great Britain, where he died in 1984. Wahbi is mostly known for his studies onthe Kurdish language. He contributed to Kurdish, Arabic, and English literary, cultural, and academic journals. The first study devoted to Wahbi’s intellectual biography in English, this article suggests that his scholarly interest was mainly shaped through his knowledge of and active engagement with European Orientalist scholarship. This paper suggests that Wahbi’s intellectual journey can be fittingly analyzed with reference toArif Dirlik’s use of the concept of “contact zone,” developed in the context of the relationship between Euro-American Orientalists and Bengali and Chinese intellectuals. In other words, Wahbi’s access to European languages and the scholarship produced in these languages in general, and his collaboration with British Orientalists in particular, seem to have been crucial in his endeavor of reforming Kurdish.
Muhammad Husayn Na’ini, Caught between Empires and Nations
Authors: Ahmed Yakoob
Published: January 2024

Ayatollah Mirza Muhammad Husayn Gharawi Na’ini was an Iranian Shia-alim born in Nain, Iran, to a respected scholarly family. He completed his training in religious studies in Iran before moving to the provinces of Ottoman Iraq to study under the famous usuli scholars Mirza Muhammad Hasas Shirazi in Samara and Akhund Mullah Muhammad Kazim Khurasani in Najaf. In Ottoman Iraq, Na’ini then wrote his renowned work on Islamic constitutionalism during the regional revolutionary period in 1909. In 1911, Na’ini supported the call for Muslim unity with the Sunnis of the Ottoman Empire as Italy invaded Libya and Russia invaded Iran. By 1914, the Ottomans were involved in WWI, in which, once again, Na’ini would side with the Ottoman war effort, calling forunity against the Allied forces. Upon the collapse of the Ottomans, Na’ini rejected the new Hashemite Kingdom, which was under the tutelage of the British, and called for a boycott of the elections, which would lead to his exile back to his native Iran. This article will chart the life story of Na’ini as an Iranian alim who was very much Ottoman, whose life and experiences were integrated into the Ottoman world and its intellectual culture. It will chart how his life transitioned from straddling two Muslim Imperial empires to the new reality of the nation-state. Finally, it will show how his life was a struggle of “belonging” and “otherization” as the Ottoman world rapidly changed.
Settling Aftermath Regimes: Itinerate Cham Albanians in the post-Ottoman World, 1822–1932
Authors: Blumi Isa
Published: January 2024

During the “Age of Revolution,” disruptions that initiated transitional processes in many European states had their origins in peripheral zones, often themselves in a perpetual state of destabilization due to colonial administrative policies. From the Haitian Revolution to the destabilization caused by the American revolutions, European states collapsed and reconfigured to become the modern states associated with the era. This symbiotic relationship between the historical center and the periphery increasingly acknowledged, needs its equivlent. The same dynamics are at play in the following article, one that monitors the collective action of a particular group of Albanian Orthodox Christians who establish themselves in diasporas in Egypt and North America. Their ultimate contribution to the transformations impacting the larger Ottoman Empire and its Balkan/Eastern Mediterranean territories, recorded as the era of ethno-nationalism and liberation proves to invite a set of collective state building enterprises and Great Power adjustments witnessed elsewhere in Europe. And as events in Haiti and the larger Americas induced significant change in the empire’s metropole, so too did the charted actions of heretofore ignored Albanian Ottomans inform the evolution of diplomacy and international law as applied in Post-Ottoman contexts after the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913.
Communication Channels Review For ESP Module Using Arduino IDE And NodeMCU
Authors: Chakraborty Sudip , Aithal P. S.
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Wireless communication is a common scenario in our everyday lives. There are several strong reasons why wired communication is becoming obsolete. Every day, in every field, devices are becoming wifi, the primary communication medium. The researcher is also integrating the Wifi into their project. In the Wi-Fi category, the ESP module from Espressif Systems is the most popular in the embedded world. Several board variations and modes of communication are also available. When we integrated the ESP module into our project, we faced several challenges due to the vast amount of information available over the net. Finding a workable code is a time-consuming task. Here, for the researcher, we provide a summary of the Esp module communication in various forms. All provided codes are tested in our labs and available on the Github repository for easy integration.
Design/Methodology/Approach: we created the software environment to test each communication channel. We use an ESP8266-based NodeMCU module. We use our online server to test the communication channels in several scenarios. A fiber optic backbone was used to get better performance. To program the nodemcu, we used Arduino IDE. It is a popular and rapid prototyping platform. The two modules were used for client-server communication.
Findings/Result: we tested various communication modes available for the NodeMCU module. To avoid communication latency, we integrate a high-bandwidth internet backbone. Among the available modes, we found that an MQTT performs better response. The other modes suffer data updation delays due to inherent protocol overhead. For real-time sensor applications, the lite weight MQTT protocol is the best way to integrate it into our research.
Originality/Value/ Novelty: The ESP module has been used in various research projects for decades. There are plenty of documents available around the globe. But the scenario is that when we start finding the effective code for our research project, most of the time, it consumes our valuable time. We need to provide the tested code to the researcher. So through this research work, the researcher can get esp module tested code for the available mode of communication.
Type of Paper: Experimental-based Research.
Medical Forensics Principles and Cyber Crime Forensic Investigation Model
Authors: Meshram Bandu B. , Mendhe Vikas , Singh Manish Kumar
Published: January 2024

The paper deals with medical principles of forensic and their proposed utilization in computer forensic. This paper explores how the medical/traditional forensic science law principles like individuality, exchange, progressive change, comparison analysis, facts do not lie are useful in cybercrime forensic investigation with forensic principles applicability cybercrime scenarios with case law. Lastly the research explores the Digital forensics methodology useful for the prosecution of digital criminals. The researchers have done extensive literature survey of the existing crime investigation forensic investigation frameworks proposed from 1995 to 2022 to identify the detailed activities in each process. Based on this collective information, their limitations and practical experience into the domain, the researchers proposed a robust digital forensic process model to obtain the digital evidence. The authors proposed the digital forensic investigation model with the algorithmic steps used in proposed phases of investigation model. Phase 1 starts the investigation process-readiness phase with procedure 1: digital forensic case management, procedure 2: investigation preparation (fir). Phase 2 seizer and isolation explore for communication shielding. Phase 3: data acquisition/duplication & deleted data recovery explore volatile data collection, non-volatile data, and evidence collection from network with widely used tools with respect to computing OS Infrastructure. The procedures explored in phase 2 are Procedure 3: DataAcquisition (), Procedure 4: Procedure EvidenceCollection () and Procedure 5 HashAlgorithms(). Phase 3 preservation and data security includes packaging, transportation and storage, Access Control and physical Safety. The procedure proposed in Phase3 are Procedure 6: Procedure DataTransfer(). Phase4 Identification, Examination create Procedure7 detailedIdentificationofData(). Phase 4 Digital forensic object Analysis(DFOA) explore analysis of data diagnosis and observe about What, Why, Who When, Where(5W, And How(1H) ? and identify the best deep learning algorithms for examination and analysis for building the investigation tool are identified. The researcher identifies three data bases namely evidence, attacker, and chain of custody for building the report using Procedure 9 Examinationandanalysis() and association of phases with access control, deep learning algorithms and chain of custody. The researcher proposed the design of the secure data structure design of chain of custody and identify the tools used in every phase of the crime investigation.
The image of the enemy in British-American Foreign policy on the example of Finland (1941–1944)
Authors: Vorobyov S. , Shtol V.
Published: January 2024

The peculiarities of the formation of the image of the enemy in AngloAmerican foreign policy, identified on the basis of the analysis of archival documents, are shown by the example of Finland.
Western opponents of NATO’s Eastward Expansion: a time of missed opportunities
Authors: Ivanov О.
Published: January 2024

The article examines conceptual approaches of NATO expansion’s opponents including former Western policy-makers, diplomats and experts in the 1990-s. Special attention is paid to the critical geopolitical and liberal assessments and possible consequences of NATO expansion threatening both to European and Russian security.
Sports diplomacy of the BRICS member countries: resources and opportunities
Authors: Ponomareva E. , Gadalin D.
Published: January 2024

The importance of sports diplomacy, which has been growing in recent years, allows us to consider this direction as an important and effective resource of foreign policy. When the rules and norms of international communication are reconsidered after the start of the Special Military Operation, an objective need to create new platforms and institutions for the presentation of our country has been emerged. The most promising in this series are the BRICS structures. Based on the analysis, it was concluded that the resources and capabilities of the BRICS member countries make it possible to create alternative international sports grounds.
The language of diplomacy in a multipolar world. On the occasion of the release of the 2023 Foreign Policy Concept
Authors: Stolkov D.
Published: January 2024

National interests of Russian diplomacy are analyzed based on the Russian Foreign Policy Concept of 2023. Taking into account the impossibility of implementing all foreign policy tasks at the official level, “new tracks” of diplomacy are developing, the hierarchy and boundaries of regional directions of Russian foreign policy are changing.
The labor market as a tool for regulating migration processes. German case
Authors: Nadezhdin A.
Published: January 2024

The article examines one of the key problems facing of Germany – the shortage of labor resources caused by the foreign policy course of the government, demographic changes, consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, etc. The mechanisms of attracting foreign labor resources to overcome negative trends in the economy are also investigated. The Ukrainian crisis is considered as a factor, which complicates the situation in the social and labor sphere of Germany.
One Step Away from Creating a Common State. On the 20th anniversary of the “Kozak Memorandum”
Authors: Lavrenov S.
Published: January 2024

The article examines the main agreements reached between Moldavia and Transnistria after the conflict on the Dniester (June-July 1992), which created the prerequisites for one of the key events of the Transnistrian settlement process – the Kozak Memorandum. The features of its development and the reasons for the failure of the signing are analyzed, lessons from the missed opportunity for a long-term settlement of the Transnistrian conflict are formulated.
THE ROLE OF MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS IN CHINA’S INTERNATIONAL SUBJECTIVITY
Authors: Krotkov V. O.
Published: January 2024

The article analyzes modern international relations through the prism of the role of multinationals that they play in China. The specifics of modern international subjectivity are considered, which is not personified by state entities, but represents complex ecosystems (conglomerates), different parts of which perform certain functions of a system that can maintain its influence, and in some cases strengthen it, as a rule, by limiting actions or damage to competitive actors. It is concluded that the PRC is a complex, multifunctional, with formal and informal ties and relations complex, which includes in its structure both state institutions and a business component, mainly represented by transnational corporations whose activities are not national character. In addition, it is noted that the interaction of the Chinese political and economic ecosystem within the framework of regional and global positioning is largely associated with a similar American ecosystem, for which trade and economic cooperation is an existential basis.
INTERESTS OF WESTERN COUNTRIES AND THE USSR IN THE BLACK SEA REGION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MONTREUX CONVENTION OF 1936 AND 1945
Authors: Petrov N. D.
Published: January 2024

The Black Sea region is under the close attention of the leading Western countries in the face of the United States and Great Britain, and the main players in military counteraction between themselves are Russia and Turkey. The Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits have historically been the epicenter of conflicts and bloody military operations for centuries. The Montreux Convention awarded Turkey the legal status of guardian of regional security in the Straits and Black Sea Powers zone. During the Great Patriotic War, the Turkish side neglected the status of the guardian of security in the region and thereby influenced the revision of the Montreux Convention in 1945. The article analyzes the reasons for the revision of the Montreux Convention, and also studies the results taking into account the interests of Western countries with Turkey, Russia (USSR) and the United States. The USSR found itself in a losing position and all the demands that were presented by the Stalinist leadership were eventually annulled by N.S. Khrushchev. The goals and objectives of defending Soviet interests were not realized.
TRADE BALANCE AND NATIONAL INTERESTS: PROTECTIONISM IN THE PRE-CAPITALIST ERA
Authors: Ratchin Ya. A.
Published: January 2024

In the article, the author examines the influence of Russia’s national interests on protectionist policy in the pre-capitalist era. The motives of foreign trade restrictions aimed at maintaining the trade balance and ensuring economic independence are analyzed. By analyzing and interpreting historical sources, the author seeks to uncover the complex interaction between trade, economy and national interests. The study provides a better understanding of the evolution of economic strategy and awareness of national interests in pre-capitalist Russia.
METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE STUDY OF THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN RUSSIA
Authors: Feoktistov N. M.
Published: January 2024

In the article, the author examines the methodological foundations of the study of the electoral process in Russia. The author identifies two key approaches of scientific discourse (legal and political) and considers them in a comparative characteristic. The analysis of the concepts presented in the scientific discourse allows the author to conclude that the problem of finding methodological foundations for studying the electoral process is relevant for both political and legal science and becomes key to understanding the transformational changes in the electoral process in Russia at the present stage.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence with Human Psychology
Authors: Shaikh Mohd Azhar Mohd Abrar
Published: January 2024

This research paper delves into the intriguing intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and human psychology, exploring the multifaceted ways in which these domains converge and influence each other. The study encompasses various applications of AI technologies in understanding, simulating, and augmenting human psychological processes, aiming to shed light on the transformative potential and ethical considerations of such integration.
The first section investigates the role of AI in emotion recognition, where machine learning algorithms discern human emotions through facial expressions, voice modulation, and physiological signals. Examining the applications in mental health, human-computer interaction, and sentiment analysis, this research assesses the impact on individual well-being and the broader societal implications.
The second thematic area delves into personalized learning using AI, exploring how adaptive educational content can cater to diverse learning styles, preferences, and cognitive abilities. The study evaluates the effectiveness of personalized learning in enhancing student engagement and academic achievement, with implications for reshaping educational paradigms.
The third focus of this research centers on the intersection of AI-driven chatbots and mental health support. Analyzing the development and deployment of AI chatbots in providing assistance for mental health issues, the study evaluates the efficacy of these tools in reducing stigma and improving accessibility to mental health resources.
Ethical considerations constitute a significant aspect of this research, with an examination of the responsible use of AI in psychometrics, personality profiling, and predictive modeling. Privacy concerns, bias mitigation, and the ethical implications of employing AI in sensitive psychological domains are critically assessed.
The paper also explores the collaborative potential of AI in creative endeavors, investigating how AI tools enhance human creativity in areas such as art, music, and writing. The psychological impact on creators and the implications for the future of creative industries are thoroughly examined.
Throughout the research, the ethical implications of AI are a recurrent theme, as responsible deployment and consideration of biases in AI algorithms are paramount. The study concludes with a reflection on the evolving landscape of AI in conjunction with human psychology, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical guidelines, and ongoing research to navigate the intricate nuances of this dynamic relationship.
ESTRATEGIAS DE FIJACIÓN DE PRECIO EN EL MARKETING MIX EMPRESARIAL
Authors: Campines Barría Francisco
Published: January 2024

El objetivo del presente estudio es conocer las estrategias de fijación de precio implementadas en comercios minoristas como parte del marketing mix empresarial. El enfoque del presente estudio es de carácter cuantitativo, de tipo descriptiva, con un diseño no experimental y corte transversal. Se empleó la encuesta como técnica para recolectar datos. La muestra investigada estuvo integrada por 21 empresas minoristas ubicadas en un área comercial del distrito de Santiago, provincia de Veraguas. Los resultados revelan que el 100% de las empresas encuestadas revelan que implementan estrategias de precios como parte de su marketing. De estas el 48%, toman en consideración los costos para fijar los precios de sus productos o servicios, es decir que calcula primero todos los costos asociados con la producción, distribución y comercialización, y luego agrega un margen de beneficio deseado. Respecto a las estrategias de precio que implementan las empresas dentro de sus comercios destaca con un 86% las estrategias de precios psicológicos, buscando influir en las percepciones y comportamientos de los consumidores, aprovechando ciertas reacciones psicológicas y cognitivas. Por otra parte, un 48%, establecen estrategias de precios con el motivo de crear demanda de un producto o servicio lo que significa generar interés, deseo y necesidad entre los consumidores. De acuerdo con la apreciación otorgada por las empresas el 90% indica resultados positivos en cuanto a la efectividad que han tenido con relación a las estrategias de precio que han implementado.
INCIDENCIA DEL CLIMA ORGANIZACIONAL EN LA SATISFACCIÓN LABORAL
Authors: Córdoba-García Nancy
Published: January 2024

Esta investigación presenta la incidencia que tiene el clima organizacional en la satisfacción laboral de los trabajadores administrativos de una institución gubernamental educativa del nivel medio ubicada en Panamá. La investigación se enmarca en el diseño no experimental, de campo y nivel descriptivo – evaluativo. La población de estudio fue de cincuenta (50) y la muestra de 35 trabajadores administrativos. Para la recolección de información se utilizó el modelo propuesto por Chiang, Salazar y Núñez (2007), quienes miden el clima organizacional en siete dimensiones: comunicación interna, reconocimiento, relaciones interpersonales en el trabajo, toma de decisiones, entorno físico, compromiso y adaptación al cambio. La satisfacción laboral se midió a través de los factores extrínsecos e intrínsecos que se categorizaban en dimensiones. Se utilizó la escala de respuesta de Likert y el estudio concluye que existe una incidencia moderada entre el Clima Organizacional y la Satisfacción Laboral.
ASPECTOS DETERMINANTES DE LA INNOVACIÓN
Authors: Secchi Morgana , De Souza Marcelino
Published: January 2024

El olivoturismo ha despertado un interés creciente entre los turistas, siendo visto como un complemento a otros recursos y atractivos turísticos. El objetivo de la investigación fue mapear en una empresa Oliveira en Brasil los aspectos determinantes de la innovación en el sector turístico debido a la inserción del oleoturismo. En cuanto a la metodología, se catalogó como estudio de caso, con un enfoque cualitativo, descriptivo y exploratorio. Se realizó una entrevista con el responsable, a través de un guion semiestructurado, conformado por preguntas abiertas. Los datos mostraron que los aspectos determinantes de la innovación en turismo son importantes para la práctica del oleoturismo. Y, que estar atento al mercado es fundamental para que la empresa pueda competir mejor. En cuanto a las consideraciones finales, es clara la necesidad de mejorar sus procesos productivos, así como la preocupación con las necesidades, expectativas de los visitantes para lanzar nuevos productos/servicios y diferenciarse en el mercado.
EL PROCESO DE DESCENTRALIZACIÓN EN PANAMÁ Y SU RELACIÓN CON LA ACADEMIA
Authors: Rosas Carrión Próspero
Published: January 2024

La descentralización es un proceso que propone llevar un mejor desarrollo económico, social, cultural y sostenible a los gobiernos locales, mediante la separación de las acciones que tradicionalmente realizaban las autoridades nacionales o del Gobierno Central, a través de la asignación de recursos públicos a los responsables de mejorar la vida de los ciudadanos en los municipios, corregimientos, comarcas y territorios especial y Juntas de Desarrollo Local de este país, lugar donde se centra las necesidades ciudadanas.

Hay que destacar que la descentralización es una tendencia que ha venido creciendo en los países más desarrollados, lo que se ha replicado en los países con un mayor retraso, como ocurre en América Latina y el Caribe.

Mediante este artículo de investigación pretendo adentrarme en el tema de la descentralización, dada la importancia que este representa para las comunidades más necesitadas, además de aportar elementos de análisis y compresión para la academia, entendiendo que es en la Facultad de Administración Pública de la Universidad de Panamá donde ofrecemos estos esfuerzos a través de la Carrera de Técnico en Gestión Municipal.

Ahora bien, no podemos dejar de un lado el hecho principal, identificar los responsables de llevar adelante el proceso de descentralización o cumplir con dicho cometido, en este sentido, son los alcaldes y representantes de corregimientos, autoridades escogidas mediante elección popular y el mecanismo usual que hemos visto en cuanto a la forma de llegar a estos puestos, en adición, la forma como se han manejado los recursos públicos que le son asignados, de manera que atiendan los planes, programas y proyectos destinados a desarrollar estas comunidades.
VIVIENDA Y EXCLUSIÓN SOCIAL EN LA CIUDAD DE PANAMÁ
Authors: Escudero-Núñez Carlos , Carrera Hernández Azael
Published: January 2024

El artículo relaciona la exclusión social con el problema de la vivienda en la ciudad de Panamá. Con base en las proyecciones establece que el 7% de familias se encuentran en situación de exclusión habitacional a lo que habría añadir a personas en situación de calle (sinhogarismo) y las familias de asentamientos informales. Plantea que el déficit habitacional bajo en el centro de la ciudad no debe ser interpretado como una solución brindada por el mercado formal, sino como producto del proceso de aburguesamiento del casco central que implica desalojo de la población sin capacidad crediticia.
Cautioning the Role of Occupational Therapy in Addressing Obesity
Authors: Schwartz Jaclyn , Proffitt Rachel
Published: January 2024

The recent article by Muntefering et al. (2023) promotes occupational therapy as a tool for the primary prevention of obesity. In this letter, the authors argue that the article is not only misguided but also potentially harmful.
A study on the effect of music listening on people with high neurotic tendency
as evidenced by negative affective scores and physiological responses
Authors: Lo Lap Yan , Lam Hiu Ting , Au Ka Hei Brigit , Lin Muriel
Published: January 2024

Background

Music listening has been found to be effective in reducing stress levels with different participant samples. Relatively little evidence has been obtained from people with high neurotic tendency (HNT), whose dispositional psychological characteristics might dampen the effect of music listening. This study therefore tried to examine the immediate effect of music listening in reducing stressful feelings of participants with either high or low neurotic tendency.

Participants and procedure

Seventy-nine undergraduate participants who were identified as having either HNT or low neurotic tendency (LNT) accomplished a stressful task before listening to a comforting music piece. Negative affect (NA) scores and heart rate were measured at different phases.

Results

Results in a within-subjects analysis showed that the stressor and music listening could significantly alter the stressful feeling of both participant groups. Although the percentage changes in heart rate were similar between the groups, the changes of NA score which were measured after either the stressful task or the music listening session were consistently lower in the HNT group than the LNT group.

Conclusions

The divergence revealed a loose connection between the subjective feelings and the bodily changes in the HNT group, which could be important for clinicians and practitioners to take into consideration in psychology when evaluating the stressful feelings for their clients with HNT.
Self-talk as a mediator in the relationship between perfectionism and body image:
a study of Polish women with overweight and obesity in the process of losing weight
Authors: Puchalska-Wasyl Małgorzata M. , Kamionowska Sylwia
Published: January 2024

Background

A negative body image often stems from high standards in the physical domain and perfectionism, which leads to upsetting self-related experiences. Under these circumstances, self-talk may be a self-regulatory strategy. Therefore, we tested whether the relationship between perfectionism and body image was mediated by different types of self-talk.

Participants and procedure

Participants were 214 women with overweight or obesity in the process of losing weight. They completed the Body Attitude Test, the Self-Talk Scale, and the Polish Adaptive and Maladaptive Perfectionism Questionnaire.

Results

We found two parallel mediators in the analyzed relationship. Maladaptive perfectionism: (a) favored self-critical self-talk, which resulted in a negative body image; (b) decreased the chance of self-reinforcing self-talk, which could have prevented a negative body image from developing. Contrary to our hypothesis, social-assessing self-talk was not a mediator in this relationship.

Conclusions

Replication of the result that social-assessing self-talk is not a mediator in the studied relationship may be of great importance for psychological practice. It means that the unfavorable assessment of our body by others will not be a source of our negative body image as long as we do not begin to criticize ourselves and block praise directed at ourselves. Minimizing self-critical self-talk and replacing it with self-reinforcing self-talk may prove to be a promising path in therapeutic work to improve body image.
Cross-cultural comparison of sports anxiety among Indian and Polish sports players in a post-COVID world: a pilot study
Authors: Rawat Kanupriya , Błachnio Aleksandra
Published: January 2024

Background

There is a need for cross-cultural research on the relationship between competitive anxiety, BMI, and sports training fre-quency in athletes. Especially in a post-COVID-19 world, adverse changes associated with weight gain and increased seden-tary lifestyles have been observed. Whether this trend occurs in athletes and how BMI and frequency of sports training af-fect anxiety levels in Polish and Indian athletes are the subjects of this study.

Participants and procedure

One hundred athletes were successfully recruited in India (n = 50, gender-balanced), and in Poland (n = 50, gender-balanced). Their age ranged from 18 to 30 (Indian athletes: M = 23.65, SD = 2.75; Polish athletes: M = 23.50, SD = 3.27). The level of competitive anxiety was measured using the Sports Anxiety Scale-2. Respondents were asked about demographics along with weight, height, and frequency of training. A t-test was used to compare the total anxiety score, subscale scores, and BMI between the Indian and Polish samples. A two-factor ANOVA with repeated measures was administered to evaluate the interaction between Indian and Polish athletes’ trait anxiety and BMI. Moreover, the interaction between Indian and Polish athletes’ BMI and frequency of sports training was also tested.

Results

The results showed that there was a significant difference between the anxiety levels of Indian and Polish athletes t(73.41) = –4.28, p < .001. The interaction between BMI and total anxiety score between Polish and Indian sports players was significant (p = .001). However, no statistically significant interaction was found between frequency of sports training and BMI.

Conclusions

The anxiety levels are higher due to higher BMI. These adverse changes in the behavioural area and their effects on physical health also concern young athletes. Further research is necessary to assess the late impact of the pandemic on the lives of athletes as these costs are accompanied by many others localized in the psychological sphere, which are only becoming apparent.
“Hair is your crown and glory” – Black women’s experiences of living
with alopecia and the role of social support
Authors: Clarke-Jeffers Paige , Keyte Rebecca , Connabeer Kathrina
Published: January 2024

Background

Alopecia is an autoimmune condition that results in hair loss, mainly from the scalp. There are three specific types of auto-immune alopecia: alopecia areata (AA; small patches of hair loss), alopecia totalis (AT; total hair loss from the scalp) and alopecia universalis (AU; total hair loss from the scalp and body). Whilst research has explored the experiences of White women living with alopecia, there is a lack of research exploring the impact of alopecia on women in the Black community. The current study aimed to explore Black women’s experience of living with autoimmune types of alopecia with a focus on the cultural importance of hair within the Black community and the impact of social support.

Participants and procedure

Seven Black women (age range: 37-68 years; mean age: 51 years) were recruited purposively through alopecia support group organisations and social media to participate in a semi-structured interview; four participants were diagnosed with AA, two participants were diagnosed with AU, and one participant was diagnosed with AT. One-to-one interviews were conducted online, and interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to guide data collection and analysis.

Results

Participants discussed the significance of hair specifically within the Black community and the complex relationship be-tween psychological wellbeing, coping and seeking support.

Conclusions

This novel area, specific to Black women’s psychological experience of alopecia, acknowledges the influence of cultural and ethnic differences. The findings suggest that proactive awareness from health professionals and social support groups are needed due to the nuances of Black women’s alopecia experience to provide better support and to enhance the quality of life for Black women to manage their alopecia.
The Impact of Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Instructions on the Reading Skills of Learners with Reading Difficulties
Authors: Anku Francis Kwame
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to investigate the impact of phonemic awareness instruction and phonics instruction on the reading skills of children with reading difficulties. A factorial design in a quantitative approach was employed in the study. A stratified random sampling technique was used to sample thirty (30) respondents from a population of fifty (50) students. A questionnaire was used to collect data and the analysis was done using descriptive statistics to summarize the data, including measures of central tendency and variability. Inferential statistics, including a t-test and a two-way ANOVA, were used to test hypotheses and determine the significance of any differences between the two groups in the study and other effect size measures. The results revealed a statistically significant interaction effect, indicating that the combined use of explicit phonemic awareness and phonics instruction had a significant impact on reading achievement. It was concluded that both approaches to teaching reading have a positive impact on learners’ reading skills and thus, teachers should incorporate them in teaching reading to learners with reading difficulties.
Ocular morbidity patterns among metal workers from an unorganized sector: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Adak Pinaki , Ghoshal Rituparna , Kumar Navneet
Published: January 2024

Introduction and Aim: The metal working process has many hazards that the metal workers are exposed to resulting in several health disorders and diseases. However, there is a lack of documented information regarding the prevalence of ophthalmic safety practices and the factors influencing them among metal workers in the Moradabad region or the study area.  The aim of the present study is to assess ocular morbidity patterns among the metal workers from an unorganized sector.
 
Methods: We conducted this study to find out the morbidity patterns among the metal workers working in Northwestern Uttar Pradesh, district Moradabad. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 metal workers using a pre-validated structured questionnaire.
 
Results: All the metal workers working, without any formal eye health and safety training. Eye Injury was the most common problem at work. The age of the metal workers, duration of employment & welding hours per day were associated with ocular morbidities among the metal workers. In this study, among 100 metal workers, 18% of workers were suffering from an occupational eye injury. 98% metal workers population don’t have any personal protective eye device.86% of them feel this protective eye device is not so necessary.
 
Conclusion: There is a need for occupational health safety awareness services for metal workers in Moradabad as well as in Uttar Pradesh. While further research may be required to make policy recommendations, the current study provides a baseline morbidity burden among these mental workers to look for interventions to promote health and safety at work for this neglected unorganized group.
Our treatment approach in a super obese patient with lipedema: a case report lipedema
Authors: Varlıbaş Artuner , Kılıç Şeyma , Çifci Aydın
Published: January 2024

Conditions that cause edema in the lower extremities are frequently seen in the community. When it is bilateral, conditions
such as heart failure, kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome, etc. usually come to mind. Lipedema, which should be considered in order to make a diagnosis, is more common than expected. Lymphedema and lipedema are often delayed in diagnosis and are progressive disorders. Lipedema is a disease that is frequently seen in women, results in fat accumulation in the extremities and especially in the legs, the origin of which has not been fully resolved, and has a hereditary role. The reason why it is frequently seen in women is thought to be the possibility of women being estrogen dependent. Another trigger is obesity. Although its prevalence in the general female population is reported to be around 10%, the cause of lipedema is still unknown. Increasing awareness among physicians about this condition will facilitate diagnosis. With this case report, we wanted to draw attention to the increasing incidence of lipedema due to obesity and many factors.
Analysis of keywords in the field of crisis management using semantic network graphs
Authors: Bakarić Nikola
Published: January 2024

This paper attempts to use keywords in order to establish their information value in understanding main topics and trends in crisis management research on the example of the Crisis Management Days conference proceedings. It uses natural language processing methodology, statistical analysis, and design of semantic network graphs to investigate topics and trends in the field of crisis management in Croatia and the region over the span of 13 years. Additional goal of the paper is establishing the validity of semantic distance analysis based solely on author keywords. The results not only reveal certain trends and clusters of conference topics, but show that the method holds potential for further research.
Advancements in peptide-based therapeutics: Design, synthesis and clinical applications
Authors: Mukul Singh Swamita Arora , Dharmendra Bhati Saiphali, G. Dharmamoorthy , Abhishek Bhattacharjee Tanya Gupta, Ankur Patel , Bhatt Pankaj
Published: January 2024

Peptide-based therapeutics have emerged as a dynamic and versatile class of drugs with profound implications for modern medicine. This comprehensive review encompasses the key advancements in peptide design strategies, synthesis techniques, delivery systems, and clinical applications. Rational design approaches, including structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and molecular modeling have revolutionized peptide design, enabling precise targeting and therapeutic optimization. Advances in peptide synthesis techniques, such as solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and native chemical ligation (NCL), have improved production efficiency and scalability. Peptide delivery systems, including nanoparticles, liposomes, polymers and cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs), offer enhanced bioavailability and targeted drug delivery. In clinical applications, peptide-based therapeutics span endocrine disorders, antimicrobial therapy, cancer treatment, immunomodulation, neurological disorders and cardiovascular diseases, demonstrating their wide-ranging impact on healthcare. Challenges in regulatory approval, immunogenicity, and toxicity are addressed, with an emphasis on personalized medicine and emerging modalities. Case studies highlight successful peptide-based drugs on the market, ongoing clinical trials, and real-world patient outcomes. In conclusion, this review underscores the potential of peptide-based therapeutics to revolutionize personalized and precision medicine, shaping the future of healthcare with tailored solutions to complex medical challenges.
Manajemen Pendidikan Berbasis Multikultural dalam Mewujudkan Budaya Toleransi Peserta Didik
Authors: Harun Muh Alawi , Lasriani Lasriani
Published: January 2024

Keberagaman keyakinan dan suku bangsa akan menimbulkan permasalahan dalam masyarakat pada umumnya dan lingkungan pendidikan pada khususnya. Terkait hal tersebut, di SMP Negeri 2 Tarano ternyata masih ada rasa ingin mendominasi di tengah perbedaan suku, budaya, dan agama serta sering terjadi perundungan antara siswa satu dengan siswa lainnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi manajemen pendidikan berbasis multikultural dalam mewujudkan karakter toleransi dan mengetahui faktor pendukung dan penghambat penerapan manajemen pendidikan berbasis multikultural. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif, pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah penerapan manajemen pendidikan multikultural dalam mewujudkan karakter toleran siswa di SMP Negeri 2 Tarano tetap mengoptimalkan ranah perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan dan pengawasan oleh pihak sekolah dengan keselarasan antara kondisi yang ada, dengan mengedepankan dan mempertimbangkan elemen kebijakan. Faktor pendukung pengelolaan pendidikan multikultural adalah guru, program kegiatan sekolah dan interaksi antar komponen di sekolah, faktor penghambat antara lain latar belakang suku, keluarga, bahasa dan tontonan online atau festival budaya yang merayakan setiap suku, budaya dan agama.
Eksistensi dan Nilai-Nilai Moderasi Beragama dalam Kearifan Lokal Suku Sasak (Krame Banjar) di Desa Sepit
Authors: Yunus Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bersifat lapangan sekaligus kajian pustaka dan teori yang digunakan untuk melihat proses dialektika tradisi kerame banjar dan bagaimana manejemen tradisi banjar terlembagakan dan diwariskan sebagai upaya penguatan nilai moderasi beragama di desa Sepit. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penalitian ini adalah pendekatan sosilogi yakni teori structural fungsional Talcott Parsons dan teori konstruksi sosial Peter L. Berger dan Tomas Luckmann. Dalam teori struktural fungsional, ada empat gagasan penting yang membuat suatu sistem atau struktur bekerja dengan baik. Ide-ide ini disebut AGIL, yang merupakan singkatan dari Adaptasi, Pencapaian Sasaran, Integrasi, dan Latensi.  Sebagai hasilnya, Proses eksternalisasi Krame Banjar dapat dilihat melalui proses adaptasi nilai dan tindakan yang tergambar dalam sikap menerima dan partisipasi anggota banjar, selanjutnya proses objektifikasi tergambarkan dalam kontribusi anggota banjar dalam setiap acara banjar dan sebagai proses trakhir yakni proses internalisasi yakni anggota banjar mulai mempercayai dan melestarikan tradisi Banjar.
Manajemen Integrasi Kurikulum Madrasah dengan Kurikulum Pesantren dalam Meningkatkan Moderasi Beragama
Authors: Jayadi Taupan , Thohri Muhammad , Maujud Fathul , Safinah Safinah
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan tentang Integrasi manajemen kurikulum dalam meningkatkan moderasi beragama santri. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian Kualitatif menghasilkan data deskriptif tentang Integrasi manajemen kurikulum dalam meningkatkan moderasi beragama. Data pada penelitian ini terdiri dari dua macam yaitu; data primer dan data sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan; 1) Obervasi 2) Wawancara 3) Dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang peneliti gunakan yaitu; pengumpulan data, penyajian data, data reduksi dan  penarikan kesimpulan.Teknik yang digunakan dalam uji keabsahan data yaitu; triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi waktu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: Pertama: Perencanaan Kurikulum Integratif mencakup tiga proses perencanaan yaitu: (1) Analisis Kebutuhan, (2) Tujuan Pendidikan yaitu santri yang paham IPTEK, kuat IMTAQ, dan terbiasa Moralnya. (3) Fleksibilitas Kurikulum. (4) Kolaborasi Guru; kolaborasi guru antar mata pelajaran. Kedua: Pelaksanaan kurikulum integratif yaitu (1) pelaksanaan kurikulum tingkat madrasah (2) Pelaksanaan kurikulum tingkat kelas dengan. (3) Memilih Metode Pembelajaran. Ketiga: Evaluasi Kurikulum integratif  yaitu; (1) Menyusun evaluasi mencakup pemilihan Metode Evaluasi yang memuat evaluasi yaitu Evaluasi Model EKOP (Evaluasi Kualitas dan Output Pembelajaran). (2) Evaluasi Guru (3) Evaluasi untuk santri.
Analyzing the Ecuadorian purchasing power: family income vs. basic market basket
Authors: Riofrío Juan
Published: January 2024

The basic market basket (BMB) is a set of goods and services that are essential for meeting the basic needs of a household comprising four members. The family income in Ecuador is calculated from the monthly salary of the household members, where 1.6 out of the four members contribute to the family income. Specifically, purchasing power is the ability of a person or a group as consumers to acquire a set of goods and services. The study was divided into three main parts. In the first part, we looked for correlations among the BMB, the family income, and the purchasing power of Ecuadorians. In the second part, we forecasted the price of the BMB for each remaining month of 2023. The best model was SVR, this model obtained a MAPE= 0.3666% in the testing step and a MAPE= 0.1466% in the validation step. Furthermore, the third phase involved the analysis of the monthly Ecuadorian purchasing power for 2023. In this case, the Purchasing power starts at 9.66% in April and ends at 8.07(%) in December, meaning a surplus from $74.01 to $62.69 respectively. According to the SVR predictions, an Ecuadorian family earning the minimum family income (i.e. $840 for 2023) can save $839.59 a year. This means a family has to save almost 18 years to buy a brand new cheap family car, or it takes an Ecuadorian family more than 24 years to save for a 60m2 average cheap house.