bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Grandparenting Children With Special Needs and Disabilities: A Narrative Review
Authors: Venkatesan Srinivasan
Published: February 2024

The primary goal of this narrative review is to gather research contributions regarding the experiences of grandparents who are involved in raising children with special needs and disabilities. A survey design was used to collect titles of articles from both online and offline databases of national and international journals, chapters, or full-length books from the fields of family science, gerontology, and disability impairments. The compiled list, consisting of 149 entries up to December 2023, was analyzed using PRISMA-Narrative guidelines, including a flow diagram and harvest plot to illustrate the results. The findings reveal various types, roles, duties, and functions of grandparenting. A few new forms of emergent long-distance care, respite care, custodial care, and surrogate grandparenting are observed. The review emphasizes specific findings related to grandparenting special children across different timelines and cultures. It calls for a reassessment, revision, and updating of past or present theories, paradigms, and models of grandparenting, tools, and measurement, as well as interventions to enhance their skills in light of the changing landscape of dealing with children with special needs and disabilities in the upcoming age of virtual relationships and the digital world of the future.
Lymphoma in a cat
Authors: Berezin Aleksey , Hamaza Anastasiya
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this article is to raise the awareness of veterinary specialists in the field of treatment and prevention of lymphoma in cats, as well as to give an example of the effectiveness of treatment of lymphoma with chemotherapy, according to the modified CHOP protocol.

The patient is an 11-month-old half-breed cat. The reason for going to the clinic: lameness for several days and serous discharge from the nose. X-ray examination, computed tomography, cytological analysis using the method of material selection using fine needle biopsy (TIAB), general and biochemical blood tests, rapid test for the presence of leukemia and immunodeficiency viruses (FIV AB/FeLV Ag) were used as methods of diagnosing the disease. The treatment was carried out from the age of 11 months to one year and nine months. The treatment protocol is given in details.

The article provides a general information of feline lymphoma, describes its types and clinical picture, recommended treatment regimens and prognosis, provides information on the average life expectancy of cats with lymphoma with timely and prompt treatment.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of a new drug Kurs Uspokoin tablets for the correction of age-related cognitive impairment in dogs
Authors: Elizarova Elena , Beloglazov Denis , Zeynalov Orhan , Mukaseev Sergey
Published: February 2024

The use of the drug Kurs Uspokoin tablets in a minimum initial daily dose of 7 mg/kg for the first three days, with a further increase in the minimum daily dose to 14 mg/kg, showed a positive effect in correcting the behavior of dogs older than 10 years with progressive signs of cognitive impairment.
The Antinociceptive Effects of Combined Treatment With Atorvastatin and Vitamin C in the Chronic Constriction Injury Model of Rats
Authors:   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Hazrat Fatemeh Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Abbaszadeh Abolfazl , Pirzadroozbahani Najmeh ,   Student Research Committee, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran., Moradkhani Mahmood Reza ,   Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, Shohaday-e- Ashayer Hospital, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran., Hasanvand Amin ,   Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Neuropathic pain (NP) is caused by damage to the somatosensory system. Nerve damage often results in chronic pain states, including hyperalgesia and allodynia. This study aims to evaluate the anti-nociceptive effects of atorvastatin, vitamin C, and their combination on various laboratory tests in an experimental model NP in rats. Methods: To assess the analgesic effects of atorvastatin (5 and 10 mg/kg), vitamin C (500 mg/kg), and their co-administration on chronic constriction injury (CCI) was induced in rats. Behavioral tests, motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV), pro-inflammatory cytokines, and oxidative markers were measured. Furthermore, histopathological examination was performed. Results: In the present study, it was found that the CCI model can significantly cause hyperalgesia and allodynia on the 21st postoperative day. It was found that the co-administration of vitamin C and atorvastatin has attenuating effects on allodynia and hyperalgesia. Co-administration of vitamin C and atorvastatin also improved MNCV. In the treatment groups, the inflammatory reactions and oxidative markers decreased. Moreover, the co-administration of atorvastatin and vitamin C decreased the perineural inflammation around the sciatic nerve. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that vitamin C potentiates the analgesic effects of atorvastatin in this model of experimental pain, and simultaneous consumption of these medications may be considered as effective therapeutics for NP. The protective properties of atorvastatin, and vitamin C, and their combination on the NP that were assessed can be regarded as a novelty for this study.
The Effect of Concurrent Training on Some Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Serum Estradiol and Physical Fitness Indicators in Overweight Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors:   Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran., Azmand Fatemeh , Haghighi Amir Hossein ,   Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran., Askari Roya ,   Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran., Shahrabadi Hadi ,   Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran.
Published: February 2024

Background and Purpose: Considering that diabetic patients have low physical fitness and are prone to cardiovascular diseases, there is a need to conduct studies for the prevention and treatment of these diseases. The present study investigates the effect of concurrent training (CT) on some cardiovascular risk factors, serum estradiol, and physical fitness indicators in overweight women with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design. A total of 30 women with type 2 diabetes were randomly divided into CT and control (CON) groups. Concurrent training was performed for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week. The CT program included resistance training with elastic bands, running with an intensity of 70%-85% of the maximum heart rate, and skipping rope training with 40-45 jumps per minute. Forty-eight hours before and after the intervention, blood samples were collected from all participants in a fasting state to evaluate serum glucose, triglyceride, cholesterol levels, and estradiol. The VO2 max and upper body and lower body strength indicators were also assessed in all participants. The data was analyzed using the statistical method of ANOVA with repeated measures. Results: The results showed a significant increase in VO2 max, serum estradiol, upper and lower body muscle strength, and a significant decrease in serum triglyceride and glucose in the CT group compared to the CON group (P<0.05). No significant difference was observed in low-density lipoprotein/high-density lipoprotein ratio and total cholesterol (P>0.05). Conclusion: Eight weeks of concurrent training can improve physical fitness indicators and some cardiovascular risk factors in overweight women with type 2 diabetes.
Associations of Sleep Problems and Self-regulation With Interpersonal Aggression Among Healthcare Workers
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran., Rezaei Shakiba , Chehri Azita ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran., Hosseini Saeede Sadat ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran., Arefi Mokhtar ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran., Amiri Hassan ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran.
Published: February 2024

Background and Purpose: Sleep problems and aggression are common among healthcare workers due to shift work and constant interaction with patients and their relatives. The present study examined the associations between sleep problems, self-regulation, and interpersonal aggression among healthcare workers. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 400 healthcare workers were selected from four state-run hospitals in Kermanshah City, Iran, using a multi-stage random sampling between March 2021 and March 2022. The sample size was selected using the N>50+8m standard formula. The participants completed several standard scales, including the Pittsburgh sleep quality index, the Berlin questionnaire, the insomnia severity index, the self-regulation questionnaire, and the Buss-Perry aggression questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation, hierarchical multiple regression techniques, and standardized z scores. Results: The Mean±SD age of the participants was 32.5±8.8 years and 70% were female. All sleep problems, including poor sleep quality, sleep apnea, and insomnia severity, are significantly related to the total score of interpersonal aggression and all its subfactors (P<0.001). The results showed that adding self-regulation to sleep problems to predict aggression greatly reduces the effect of sleep problems, especially the insomnia severity (P<0.001). Conclusion: The results showed that self-regulation is not only a protective factor for aggression but also indirectly protects against aggression by controlling the severity of insomnia. Because both sleep problems and self-dysregulation are modifiable risk factors for interpersonal aggression, psychological interventions can target these risk factors.
ТОЛЕРАНТНІСТЬ ЯК СКЛАДОВА ФОРМУВАННЯ ІМІДЖУ КЕРІВНИКА В КОНТЕКСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ЙОГО ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ
Authors: Бабенко Ірина , Барбінова Алла
Published: February 2024

Статтю присвячено аналізу науково-теоретичних аспектів розвитку толерантності як складової формування іміджу керівника. Схарактеризовано толерантно-етичні методи управління, які поєднують стиль спілкування, стратегію ухвалення рішень та роботу з колективом закладу, готовність до сприйняття інновацій та ухвалення нестандартних рішень. Обґрунтовано риси толерантного управлінського мислення: принципи людиноцентризму та гуманізації процесу управління, формування вирозумілої команди однодумців, окреслення спільних цілей роботи колективу та оптимальних методів їх досягнення. Толерантність, що визначена нами як важлива складова формування іміджу керівника у площині його професійної діяльності має певні особливості: правомірність використання влади, недопустимість позиціонування себе як еталону в оцінці інших; підтримка плюралізму думок у вирішенні важливих питань.
СУЧАСНІ ПІДХОДИ ТА ОСОБЛИВОСТІ УПРАВЛІНЯ ПЕРСОНАЛОМ В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ
Authors: Дашко Ірина , Михайліченко Любомир
Published: February 2024

В даній статті досліджено загальну ситуацію на ринку праці України за 2018-2022 рр. та виділено ключові професії, які користуються попитом в умовах воєнного стану. Проаналізовано та обґрунтовано динаміку рівня безробіття в Україні за 2001-2023 рр. Обґрунтовано причини зростання безробітних. Наведено ефективну систему управління персоналом. На прикладі логістичного підприємства запропоновано розробити ефективну систему мотивації для водіїв. Досліджено динаміку середньої заробітної плати в Україні за 2020-2023 рр. Обгрунтовано зростання кількості деяких вакансій. Обгрунтовано, що саме війна призвела до рекордного росту рівня безробіття в Україні. Наведено приклад безробіття на прикладі підприємства ПрАТ «Металургійний комбінат «Азовсталь»». Розкрито перелік найпопулярніших професій за 2022-2023 рр. і на основі цього обґрунтовано зростання попиту саме на робітничі професії, затребуваність яких прогнозується зростати. На основі проведеного аналізу сформовано систему управління персоналом на прикладі логістичного підприємства, основу якої становитиме бонусна система та створення комфортних умов праці. Розроблено модель ефективної системи мотивації підприємства. Розкрито основні особливості управління персоналом, які сформувалися в умовах війни. Практична цінність даної статті полягає у тому, що рекомендовано бонусну систему, на прикладі професії водія, що може бути використано у практичній діяльності не тільки логістичних підприємств, але й підприємств інших галузей.
ЕФЕКТИВНИЙ ЕКОНОМІЧНИЙ РОЗВИТОК ПІДПРИЄМСТВА ЧЕРЕЗ ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛЬНИЙ АНАЛІЗ ДАНИХ: ВИКОРИСТАННЯ AI ДЛЯ ПРОГНОЗУВАННЯ ТА ОПТИМІЗАЦІЇ СТРАТЕГІЙ БІЗНЕСУ
Authors: Нестеров Василь , Шиш Анатолій , Музиченко Тетяна
Published: February 2024

З огляду на швидкий технологічний розвиток, зміни у поведінці споживачів та зростання обсягів інформації, перед сучасними компаніями постає важливе завдання адаптуватися до поточних трансформацій та вчасно реагувати на нові виклики. Це вимагає від них впровадження нових підходів до аналізу даних, і штучний інтелект відіграє у цьому процесі провідну роль. Метою роботи є визначення ролі та напрямів використання штучного інтелекту в оптимізації бізнес-стратегій та процесі прогнозування. Зауважено роль штучного інтелекту в оптимізації інших стратегій компанії, наприклад, рекламної стратегії. Розкрито широкий спектр напрямів застосування штучного інтелекту в процесі прогнозування, зокрема, для прогнозування енергоспоживання, попиту, продажів, ланцюгів постачання, відтоку клієнтів, цільової аудиторії, поведінкових особливостей тощо.
Cooperación entre México y la Unión Europea para la competitividad e internacionalización de las pequeñas y medianas empresas mexicanas, 2000-2018
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Sánchez Campos Cinthia Sanjuana
Published: February 2024

este estudio se presenta un balance de los alcances y limitaciones de cooperación que México y la Unión Europea (UE) han tenido durante las últimas dos décadas en busca de la competitividad e internacionalización de las pequeñas y medianas empresas mexicanas (pymes). El análisis parte de las normas, estructura, coordinación y seguimiento empleados en tres iniciativas conjuntas: el Programa Integral de Apoyo a la Pequeña y Mediana Empresa, el Proyecto de Facilitación del Tratado de Libre Comercio, y el Programa de Competitividad e Innovación. A diferencia de la mayoría de los estudios que sólo señalan las debilidades internas de las empresas, la estrecha relación comercial de México con Estados Unidos, así como la lejanía geográfica y las estrictas regulaciones comerciales del bloque europeo, aquí logra probarse que las dinámicas de cooperación son otra variable importante en la competitividad de las pymes mexicanas y su incursión en el mercado de la UE.
La gestión de la cooperación internacional para la subsistencia de los campos de refugiados saharauis en Tinduf, Argelia (1975-2022)
Authors: Hernández Peña Yair Candelario , Pérez Gómez Itzel Pamela , Ramírez Meda Kenia María
Published: February 2024

Desde 1975 el pueblo saharaui ha vivido en el exilio a causa de un conflicto regional entre Marruecos y el Frente Polisario (apoyado por Argelia) por el control del territorio del Sahara Occidental. Estas personas habitan, en calidad de refugiados, los campamentos de Tinduf en Argelia. Algunos organismos internacionales y la sociedad civil organizada movilizan recursos (técnicos, económicos, humanos) para gestionar la crisis humanitaria que se vive en los asentamientos. Este artículo tiene como objetivo exponer el papel de la cooperación internacional en la gestión de los campos de refugiados en Tinduf, Argelia, desde el inicio del éxodo (1975-1976) hasta el año 2022. Responde a la interrogante: ¿Qué papel tiene y ha tenido la cooperación internacional en la gestión de los campos de refugiados saharauis en Argelia? Se destaca el papel de España como principal proveedor y que la cooperación (técnica) internacional a través de la Ayuda Oficial al Desarrollo (AOD) tiene un papel central en la subsistencia de dichos campamentos, ya que los proveen de infraestructura. Es menester seguir analizando los esfuerzos de cooperación internacional al desarrollo que apoyan a los campos de refugiados saharauis, misma que ha transitado de ser asistencial, a ser una cooperación cada vez más sostenible. Es decir, cooperación que se enfoca en dar herramientas para que el campamento sea autosuficiente.
Polonia y su lugar en el nuevo panorama geopolítico europeo posterior a la invasión rusa de Ucrania en 2022: repercusiones del surgimiento de una nueva potencia militar
Authors:   Universidad del Valle de Atemajac, Araujo Bermúdez Andrés Alejandro
Published: February 2024

La invasión rusa de Ucrania en febrero de 2022 ha desencadenado una serie de cambios estructurales en la arquitectura de seguridad y geopolítica euro-pea. Entre estos cambios está el surgimiento de Polonia como una potencia militar. En este trabajo se explican las implicaciones de las nuevas capacidades militares de Polonia para la seguridad europea. Para esto, se buscará detallar el contexto geopolítico europeo en el siglo XXI. También, se establecerán las maneras en las que la invasión rusa de Ucrania ha cambiado al continente y lo cambiará a futuro. Se concluirá que el surgimiento de Polonia como una potencia militar, cambiará por completo el ambiente político europeo y la arquitectura de seguridad del continente por sus crecientes capacidades y sus intereses geopolíticos, que se sumarán a otros sucesos, como las consecuencias de la guerra en Ucrania y el crecimiento de poder de Turquía.
Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan dalam Program Sekolah Ramah Anak: Kajian Literatur Terhadap Hubungan dengan Pencegahan Bullying
Authors: Damayanti Siska , Suryadi Karim , Tanszhil Sri Wahyuni
Published: February 2024

Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan memainkan peran krusial dalam membentuk karakter siswa dan membawa dampak positif terhadap lingkungan sekolah. Riset ini berusaha merefleksikan hubungan antara implementasi PKn dalam program sekolah ramah anak dengan upaya pencegahan bullying. Kajian ini bertujuan menganalisis sejauh mana integrasi PKn dalam sekolah ramah anak dapat berkontribusi dalam mengurangi perilaku bullying pada pembelajar. Penelitian ini berbasis pendekatan kualitatif, dengan metode studi literatur. Kajian literatur dilakukan melalui analisis makalah ilmiah, buku, dan dokumen-dokumen relevan yang menyoroti peran PKn dalam pengembangan karakter, promosi nilai-nilai kewarganegaraan, serta hubungannya dengan pencegahan bullying. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keterkaitan pendidikan kewarganegaraan dan upaya pencegahan bullying dapat terkait baik pada tujuan, materi kurikulum, sampai kepada pendekatan dan strategi metode pembelajaran PKn. PKn dalam konteks Sekolah Ramah Anak dapat membantu membentuk karakter positif dan mencegah perilaku  bullying.

Kata Kunci: Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan, Sekolah Ramah Anak, Bullying.
Pola Komunikasi Lawu King Community (LUKCY) Dalam Mempertahankan Solidaritas Antar Anggota Di. Kab Karanganyar
Authors: Utama Erwin , Nurnawati Nurnawati , Sardjono Herning Suryo
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini berjudul Pola Komunikasi Organisasi Pada Komunitas LUKCY. (Studi Deskriptif Pola Komunikasi LAWU KING COMMUNITY (LUKCY) Dalam mempertahankan  Solidaritas antar anggota korwil utara di Kabupaten Karanganyar). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pola komunikasi kelompok pada Lawu King Community di Kabupaten Karanganyar untuk meningkatkan solidaritas antar anggota. Teori yang digunakan teori komunitas, pola komunikasi dan solidaritas  hambatan yang terjadi dalam menjalin hubungan solidaritas pada komunitas LUKCY. Penelitian metode kualitatif dan bersifat deskriptif. Teknik  pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam, observasi , dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis data kualitatif yang meliputi tiga tahap yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Pola komunikasi yang terbentuk dalam Lawu King Community (LUKCY) korwil utara adalah pola komunikasi menggunakan pola komunikasi dua arah, yaitu komunikasi berlangsung antara dua belah pihak dan ada hubungan timbal balik dari komunikator dengan komunikan. Pola komunikasi pada LUKCY berperan penting, guna untuk menyampaikan pesan yang berupa informasi, ide-ide, kritik, saran-saran, dan masukan-masukan yang di butuhkan demi tercapainya tujuan organisasi. Dapat di nyatakan bahwa pola komunikasi dalam komunitas LUKCY korwil utara di kabupaten karanganyar telah berjalan dengan sesuai dengan aturan-aturan yang berlaku dalam komunitas. Melalui komunikasi akan terjadi interaksi yang dapat menyamakan presepsi, sehingga terbangun suatu solidaritas atau kesatuan kepentingan, simpaiti dan lain-lain. Melalui pola komunikasi dapat membentuk solidaritas pada komunitas LUKCY. Yang menyangkut kesetiakawanan dalam mencapai tujuan dan keinginan yang sama.

 

Kata Kunci : Komunikasi, Pola Komunikasi, Solidaritas
Shimane Prefecture’s perception of the waters around Dokdo Island surrounding the Peace Line: Politicization of fishing rights
Authors:   Korean Association For Political And Diplomatic History, Park Chang-Gun
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to shed light on how the perception of the waters around Dokdo in Shimane Prefecture surrounding the Peace Line was expressed. Based on the theoretical background of the politicization of fishing rights, the discussion will focus on the moments that led Shimane Prefecture to transform the issue of captured fishing boats in waters around Dokdo into a sovereignty issue from the declaration of the peace line in January 1952 to the conclusion of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan in June 1965. Shimane Prefecture regarded the declaration of the peace line as a political measure aimed at cracking down on Japanese fishermen in the waters around Dokdo and the fishing grounds on the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula. Above all, Shimane Prefecture recognized the Peace Line as an unreasonable fishing border and argued that the Korean government's seizure of Japanese fishing boats was an illegal act. Moreover, while the Japanese media was raising the illegality of the peace ship, fabricated reports about the capture of Japanese fishing boats that landed on Dokdo provided an excuse to escalate the Dokdo issue. What is noteworthy is that Shimane Prefecture's self-centered perception of the Peace Ship originated from a distortion of the wrong facts resulting from changes in the Japanese government's fishing policy, rather than from a sense of victimization among fishing boats and fishermen captured by Korea. In other words, Shimane Prefecture's perception of the waters around Dokdo surrounding the Peace Line was expressed through the politicization of fishing rights, where the distorted facts of fishermen entrenched by Japan's fisheries policy infiltrated their real lives and escalated beyond securing the right to survive to a question of sovereignty.
The Maritime Defence Plan and Joseon in the 19th century Qing dynasty: Focusing on the Qing Dynasty’s Vassal Policy & “the Gateway Perception”
Authors:   Korean Association For Political And Diplomatic History, Kim Bong Jun
Published: February 2024

In this article tried to interpret Qing Dynasty’s Vassal State & Frontier policy after Emperor Guang-xu ascended to the throne in the context of Maritime Defence Plan. In the 19th century, Qing Dynasty strengthened its influence on the Vassal states and the frontier lands to preserve the mainland.
The cabinet members of the Qing Dynasty sought to preserve the mainland, Annam and other vassal countries, Taiwan and Tibet, considering the ever-changing international situation in East Asia, as well as the idea of Maritime Defence.
In 19th-mid century, the core of Guang-xu’s Maritime Defence plan was to set Joseon, a vassal country, as “the gate of Eastern” and Taiwan as “the gate of Southern sea” to preserve the mainland of Qing. In the case of Taiwan, which is an inner land, its importance as a military hub was discussed in the Qing Dynasty, which immediately put Taiwan's development into practice. This was one of the key policies of the Maritime Defence of the Guang-xu reign.
Antithetically, in the case of Joseon, the Qing Dynasty wanted to create conditions for Joseon to naturally be incorporated into the order of the balance[equilibrium] of power. while guiding trade and negotiations with Western countries. However, in the early 1880s, when a series of introversion broke out in Joseon, the Qing Dynasty abandoned its policy of promoting diplomacy and actively intervened.
In addition, Joseon’s problems have changed not only in diplomatic relations but also in many areas such as naval shipbuilding, telecommunications, and boundaries. Also, as Russia came into contact with Joseon and Northeast region of the Qing Dynasty, There was a slow agitation over the Northeast Asia.
The Impact of the Carbon Footprint in European Loans of the Economic Activities
Authors: Di Febo Elisa , Angelini Eliana
Published: February 2024

The transition to a low-carbon economy has interested academics and policymakers recently. Our goal is to develop a preliminary analysis of the transition risk of the European financial system and individuate the importance of the environmental aspect in the loans received by statistical classification of economic activities in the European Union (NACE Sectors). The study defines two indicators that identify the transition risk the EU bears and the “carbon footprint of the loan” (CFL) that Europe presents through the loans granted to the various economic sectors. In addition, it analyzes the possible interactions that influenced the value of loans. In particular, the paper puts as the dependent variable the loans and, as independent variables, the Value Added (VA) by each NACE sector, the carbon footprint of loans, GreenHouse Gas emissions, environmental taxes, and economic growth. The groups “D. Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply” plus “E. Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities” result to be, simultaneously, the sectors with the higher risk transition and CFL. Besides, the results show that the VA and CFL variables are statistically significant. The first highlights the strategic importance of having better performance and economic development, which allow for obtaining higher loans. The second variable underlines the ever-increasing importance of environmental issues and how the authorities are attentive to the provision of financing based on the polluting capacity of those “funded”. From this, we can deduce the ever-increasing importance of renewable energy for reducing greenhouse gases (European objective of climate neutrality by 2050) and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Hyperarousal PTSD and Alcohol Abuse: Inequitable Treatment and Impact of Substance Use Among African American Women
Authors: S. Blocker Bria
Published: February 2024

Throughout history Black women have consistently been underrepresented in almost every aspect of society. This article examines the intersection of race, class, gender, and social systems as they relate to hyperarousal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol abuse. Although there is an abundance of literature regarding substance abuse in America, it has been reiterated in previous research that substance abuse in the African American community is severely understudied, with special regard to the misunderstanding of substance use among Black women. Drawing on the Angry Black Woman (ABW) archetype, I analyze historical and current social structures that render Black women especially susceptible to an underdeveloped window of tolerance for stress. The aim of this article is not only to contribute to the lacking body of research for this group, but also to suggest that hyperarousal PTSD serves as a direct determinant for alcohol abuse in African American women.
Differences in the Semantic Differential of Beauty in the Context of an Individual’s Art and Academic Education
Authors: Demuthova Slavka , Demuth Andrej
Published: February 2024

The concept of Beauty is a frequently used but poorly defined term. Its interpretation in natural languages is influenced by numerous factors. This study focuses on potential differences in the understanding of the concept of Beauty by subjects who have gone through an academic education or an art education. It uses the semantic differential method with 21 bipolar adjectives grouped into the dimensions of activity, evaluation, and intensity. The results obtained from the analysis of the data from a sample of 2,206 participants (53.8% women) aged from 18 to 89 (M = 40.95; SD = 16.5) revealed that differences in the understanding of the concept of Beauty between those who had an artistic education and laypeople, and between individuals with higher and lower levels of academic education, are rare. For those with an academic education, significant differences (p ˂ 0.001) are only manifested in the activity dimension (specifically in the adjective pairs: Fast/Slow and Strict/Lenient). For those with an artistic education, they only appear in the evaluation dimension (in the adjective pairs: Inspiring/Boring, Inviting/Repulsive, and Pleasant/Unpleasant).
FEAR OF PREGNANCY AND BIRTH
Authors: BOYBAY KOYUNCU Saadet , TURAN İpek
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to examine the relationship between internet use and fear of childbirth in pregnant women. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 385 pregnant women who were referred to a hospital in Turkey. Data were collected using a personal information form and the Women Childbirth Fear – Prior to Pregnancy Scale (WCF-PPS). The WCF-PPS total mean score of the pregnant women was 38.04±10.49 (17-60) and there was a weakly significant positive correlation between their WCF-PPS total score and duration of daily internet use. In addition, there was a statistically significant relationship between their WCF-PPS total mean score, the issues searched on the Internet about pregnancy/childbirth, the status of believing in the accuracy of the information they obtained on the Internet, the status of confirming this information by health professionals, and the status of having concerns about this information (p
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEAR OF DEATH AND MEANING OF LIFE IN NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES CARING FOR TERMINAL PATIENTS
Authors: AKARSLAN Merve , KARADENİZ Fidan , GÜMÜŞ Funda
Published: February 2024

IThis study aims to determine the relationship between fear of death and the meaning of life in nursing students and nurses caring for terminally ill patients. The study was conducted in a cross-sectional and relationship-seeking research design. The research was conducted between March 15 and June 30, 2023. 123 nurses and 139 nursing students working with terminal-stage patients at a university hospital participated in the study. The study was conducted with a total of 262 participants.

The Personal Information Form was collected using the Fear of Death Scale (DAS) and the Meaning of Life Scale (MLQ). The relationship between fear of death and the meaning of life in nursing students and nurses caring for terminally ill patients was determined to be 31.74 (7.13) years old on average for the nurses participating in the study and 22.71 (1.66) years for the nursing students. 61% of nurses and 66.2% of nursing students were women. It was determined that 56.1% of the nurses had undergraduate degrees and 77.7% of the students were third-year students. According to the Student t-test analysis, a significant difference was detected between the groups in terms of the total score of the DAS, and the DAS scores of the nursing students were statistically significantly higher. According to the Pearson correlation analysis, a weak negative relationship was detected between the total scores of the nurses' DAS and MLQ, while no significant difference was found between the scale scores of the nursing students. In this study, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the Death Anxiety Scale (DAS) was found to be 0.96 and the Meaning of Life Scale (MLQ) was 0.68. It can be said that there is no relationship between the fear of death and the meaning of life in nursing students who care for terminal patients, but there is a relationship between the fear of death and the meaning of life in nurses.
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Contraceptive Use Among Females Living with HIV at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
Authors: Sawe Sheila , Were Edwin , Mwangi Winfred , Odunga Jack
Published: February 2024

Objective: To assess the prevalence of, and the factors associated with, contraceptive use among females living with HIV at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya.

Methods: A cross-sectional study with a sample including a total of 375 females living with HIV aged 15–49 years undergoing follow-up. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was done to check for association and predictors of contraceptive use.

Results: The contraceptive prevalence rate was 64%. Factors associated with contraceptive utilisation included parity (crude odds ratio [COR]: 2.33; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.22–4.45; P=0.010), marital status (COR: 1.75; 95% CI: 1.04–2.97; P=0.036), and availability of information on the side effects of the contraception methods (COR: 29.93; 95% CI: 14.26–70.58; P=0.001).

Multivariate analysis showed a significant association between contraceptive use and whether information on the side effects of the current contraception method was provided (adjusted OR: 34.98; 95% CI: 16.72–83.33; P=0.001).The odds of meeting the contraceptive needs of females living with HIV was 34 times higher among females who had information on side effects of the contraceptives than their counterparts who had no information.

Conclusions: The contraceptive prevalence rate was 64% among females living with HIV, higher than latest national value of 61%. Females living with HIV had a high unmet need for contraceptive use at 28.4%. Key factors associated with contraceptive utilisation included awareness of side effects.
LITERARY REFLECTION OF THE WAR IN THE WINNING WORKS OF THE CONTEST “HEROIC NATION CREATES HEROES” : GENRE AND STYLE FEATURES
Authors: Башкирова Ольга
Published: February 2024

The paper deals with the genre features and stylistic trends of short prose texts presented at the Open Patriotic Festival-Contest in Kyiv Borys Hrinchenko University (June 2022). The aim is to understand the artistic features of the works by young Ukrainian authors written after February 24, 2022. The dominance of short genres is determined by the fragmentation of the world picture and the awareness of the gap between the past and the present. At the same time, the paper pays due attention to the actualization of mythological thinking based on the understanding of the metaphysical nature of war.

The genre of the literary diary is undergoing a process of hybridization. The factual nature of diary entries often interacts with the genre forms of interviews, reports, and various structural modifications of the short story. The stylistic, topical, and compositional variability of the short story is examined within the context of the significant literary tradition established by Ukrainian modernism, while noticeable neo-realist and neo-populist tendencies shape the authors' pictures of the world as well. For modern authors, the relevance of populism and realism as literary systems is explained by the need for a trustworthy representation of the war events and the development of plot models that are familiar and understandable to a wide range of readers. The paper also explores ways of updating the genres of parable and vision, with which the short story actively interacts. The fantasy genre is interpreted from the perspective of postcolonial criticism. The world of fantasy, based on neo-mythological thinking, actualizes important existential problems of memory, national identity, and resentment in the modern context. Resentment as a natural reaction to the actions of the enslaver reveals its constructive nature, awakening the will to fight and win.
YEVHENIIA KONONENKO’S PROSE: TOPICS, IDEAS, GENRES, AND STYLE
Authors: Харчук Роксана
Published: February 2024

This paper falls under the category of literary portraits and explores the evolution of Kononenko as a writer and intellectual. She embarked on her creative journey with translation and poetry but later focused primarily on prose. The paper underscores Kononenko’s enduring commitment to liberal perspectives, her view of culture as both a primary social catalyst and a societal objective. Kononenko can boast the broadest spectrum of genres in Ukrainian literature, encompassing short stories, narratives, novels, miniatures, and essays. She often employs genre and generic syncretism, which is most evident in her integration of poetry into prose, where she incorporates sonnets and elegies within short prose collections. Furthermore, her works blend genres by combining elements of detective stories with social novels, feminist narratives, and intellectual explorations. The writer boldly experiments with genres to enhance the expressiveness of her writing and engage a wider readership with complex, intellectually profound works. Kononenko’s prose might be classified as intellectual literature. The themes and ideas explored by the author indicate an existentialist orientation in her work. Kononenko herself interprets all her plots and ‘small tragedies’ as reflections of the human experience. The paper highlights the stylistic features of Kononenko’s texts, emphasizing realism, psychologism, and a dialogic nature, along with the significant role of artistic detail, lyrical qualities, trusting intonation, and irony. As for the sources of the author’s inspiration, her works seem to align with Mykola Riabchuk’s prose standing out for its trustworthy tone and candid conversation with the reader. It is worth to emphasize that the writer once made a compelling choice to depart from her first tongue, Russian, in favor of the Ukrainian cultural minority of the late Ukrainian SSR and early Ukrainian state, thereby challenging the traditional orientation of Russian-speaking Ukrainians toward ‘high’ Russian culture.
Impacts of Career Decision-Making and Career Decision Self-Efficacy on Career Preparation Behaviors among School-Violence Offenders
Authors:   Korean Correction Counseling Psychological Association, Kim Ji Wook , Park Eun Min , Kim Mi Ra
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of career decision-making and career decision-making self-efficacy of school-violence perpetrators on career preparation behavior. A total of 250 youths were selected for this study through convenient sampling of the perpetrators who were disciplined by the School Violence Countermeasures Committee or the Student Guidance Committee at general middle and high schools located in J-do. To measure career decision-making, the Career Decision Scale(ACDM) was utilized. Career decision self-efficacy was assessed using the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale(CDMSES-SF), and career preparation behavior was measured using the Career Preparation Behavior Scale. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 21.0 Windows, including correlation analysis, simple regression analysis, and stepwise regression analysis. The results of this study are as follows. First, the career decision-making of the perpetrators of school violence showed a positive correlation with career preparation behavior. Second, the career decision-making self-efficacy of the perpetrators of school violence showed a positive correlation with career preparation behavior. Third, it was confirmed that the effect of career decision-making ability and self-efficacy on career preparation behavior of adolescents who committed school violence had a direct effect on career preparation behavior. This study attempted to contribute to basic research by revealing that career decision-making and self-efficacy had a direct effect on career preparation behavior for adolescents who committed school violence.
IDENTIFIKASI AKTIVITAS ENZIM NANAS (Ananas comosus) DAN PEPAYA (Carica papaya) PADA AGAR-AGAR DAN GELATIN
Authors: Zakaria Zaky , Qurrota Sabilla Safa Annisa
Published: February 2024

Nanas (Ananas comosus) dan pepaya (Carica papaya) adalah buah yang sering dimaanfaatkan dan mudah ditemukan di Indonesia. Penelitian bertujuan mengidentifikasi aktivitas enzim buah nanas dan pepaya bermedia agar dan gelatin. Bagaimana dapat diketahui dan diidentifikasi enzim bromealin dalam buah nanas dan enzim papain dalam agar-agar dan gelatin merupakan rumasan masalah penelitian ini. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif berdasarkan hasil percobaan. Pengumpulan data berupa pengumpulan data primer bersumber dari eksperimen langsung dan data sekunder dengan studi literatur jurnal dan artikel relevan. Pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan pengamatan dilakukan langsung dan mengamati gejala yang timbul. Penelitian memerlukan alat bahan dan prosedur yang mendukung pelaksanaan penelitian. Terdapat tiga percobaan dilakukan pada penelitian ini. Buah nanas mengandung enzim bromealin dan pepaya mengandung enzim papain yang termasuk enzim proteolitik yaitu enzim yang memecah struktur protein sehingga dapat menghambat kemampuan agar dan gelatin dalam membentuk gel yang kaku. Buah yang masih muda mengandung lebih banyak enzim. Pemanasan yang dilakukan dapat merusak aktivitas enzim. Agar dan gelatin sebagai subtrat ketika direaksikan dengan enzim protease interaksinya berbeda. Gelatin dicampur nanas atau papaya pada proses pendinginannya lunak namun menjadi lebih cair dibandingkan agar, hal ini karena enzim pada buah menjadi rusak (denaturasi) dan tidak dapat bekerja dengan baik karena pemanasan (perebusan) yang dilakukan.
The Impact and Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management: A Middle Eastern Perspective
Authors: Yamak Mouna
Published: February 2024

This big study looks into how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Resource Management (HRM) connect in the Middle East. In the area where technology is changing very quickly, the study wants to find out how AI integration is changing HR practices in this place. The main part of the study is carefully created surveys for HR people and experts in AI/CS. These aim to find out how AI is used now, what more can be done with it, and ethical questions around its use in HRM. The main results show that AI is drastically making human resources jobs like hiring new workers, managing their paychecks, and checking their performance easier. This lets people working in HR avoid boring tasks and concentrate on big roles. The study also looks into the problems and limits that come with using AI. These include thinking about what's right, keeping your data secret, and needing a human link in HR jobs. This study is very important because it looks at how AI makes HR better. It also shows the careful mix needed between using new technology and keeping people in mind. It gives a future outlook on how AI can change HRM in the Middle Eastern business scene. It offers helpful information for both people who work there and those studying it.
The Influence of Product Innovation Orientation on the Business Performance of the Coffee Shops in Bekasi City, Indonesia
Authors: Hatammimi Jurry , Amelya Irene
Published: February 2024

The coffee industry in Indonesia currently has a large market and potential. It can be seen by the increasing number of coffee shops in Bekasi City which increased from 79 in 2020 to 199 in 2021. In tight competition, companies must have strong competitiveness, one of which is developing a product innovation orientation. Therefore, this research was conducted to find out the influence of product innovation orientation on the business performance of the coffee shops in Bekasi City, which are considered MSMEs. The questionnaire used in this research was distributed to 100 respondents. After utilizing the simple linear regression, t-test, and coefficient of determination, this study indicates that the business performance of the coffee shops is significantly influenced by the product innovation orientation. Further study is suggested to examine the other factors, such as the skill and knowledge of the employee, that can influence business performance.
Prehistoric and Early Medieval Settlement Features at Ravelrig Road and Newmills Road, Balerno, City of Edinburgh
Authors: Shaw Genevieve , McLaren Dawn
Published: February 2024

Evaluation and excavation works in advance of housing development at two sites on Ravelrig Road and Newmills Road, Balerno, City of Edinburgh, revealed significant archaeological features evidencing multi-phase settlement. At Ravelrig Road, two groups of pits were dated to the Early and Middle to Late Neolithic periods with a cluster of Copper Age and Early Bronze Age features that included two possible storage features. At Newmills Road, alongside limited evidence for late prehistoric occupation in the form of pits dating to the last centuries BC and the first centuries AD, the most significant remains were of early medieval date, including a ring-groove representing a putative roundhouse and other features, including a hearth and linear boundary features, generally placed between the 7thand 9thcenturies AD according to radiocarbon dating.
Archaeology in Scotland after the Second World War: The Glasgow Archaeological Society and John M Davidson
Authors: Ralston Ian , Mearns Jim , Brophy Kenneth
Published: February 2024

The organisation and co-ordination of local and national archaeological societies in the United Kingdom has been a matter of discussion since the late 19th Century. These efforts resulted in an initially purely English and Welsh grouping – the Congress of Archaeological Societies – formed in July 1889. Glasgow Archaeological Society was the first, and perhaps the only, Scottish Society to join in 1922. In the middle of the Second World War discussion around how archaeological work could best be structured after the War was started and this time the coverage was UK wide involving both Glasgow Archaeological Society and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. It led to the end of the Congress and the formation of the Council for British Archaeology and its various sections. This article reports on the nature of Scottish involvement in this work, rediscovering the key role of Glasgow Archaeological Society and its then President, John M Davidson, OBE, FCIS, FSA Scot.