bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LEGAL AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN CROSS-BORDER ACCESS TO DIGITAL EVIDENCE IN CYBERSPACE
Authors:   An independent applicant of Tashkent State University of Law, Uzbekistan, ugli Sobirov Shokhrukhbek Tavakkal
Published: December 2024

The borderless nature of cyberspace presents significant challenges for the collection and management of electronic evidence in legal investigations. Data often traverses multiple jurisdictions, complicating the application of traditional legal principles and creating conflicts between state sovereignty, international cooperation, and the protection of individual rights. These complexities are further exacerbated by technological innovations such as cloud computing and anonymization tools, which obscure the physical location of data and users.

This study examines the legal, ethical, and procedural dimensions of cross-border evidence collection, emphasizing the need for harmonized international standards. By analyzing existing frameworks and identifying gaps, the research aims to propose actionable recommendations for balancing competing interests in cyberspace governance. The study highlights the importance of accountability, transparency, and collaboration among states, service providers, and individuals to ensure justice and equity in the digital age.
Kültür Repertuarını Şekillendirmek: Çeviri ve Özgün Çocuk Yazınında Eşitlikçi Cinsiyet Temsilleri
Authors: Özdoğan Esra Duygu , Sancaktaroğlu Bozkurt Sinem
Published: December 2024

Özellikle son yıllarda, toplumsal cinsiyet rollerini sorgulayan ve onlara meydan okuyan çocuk kitaplarındaki artış göz önünde tutularak, bu çalışma, çevirisi yapılan ve özgün olarak kaleme alınan bu tür çocuk kitaplarını listeleyerek, eşitlikçi çocuk yazını özelinde, Türkiye’deki kültür repertuarının bu eserler bağlamında nasıl etkilendiğini ve çeviri ve özgün eserler arasında bir paralellik olup olmadığını tartışmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaçla, çeviri ve özgün çocuk kitaplarından oluşan listeler, çocuk yazını çevirisi ve toplumsal cinsiyet ekseninde yürütülen akademik çalışmalardan, eşitlikçi çocuk yazınına ilişkin hazırlanan akademik listelerden, Türkiye’de muzır ilan edilen kitaplara ilişkin haberlerden ve kitap tanıtımları gibi metin dışı unsurlardan faydalanarak bir tür zincirleme yönlendirme metodu kullanılarak oluşturulmuştur. Ek olarak, ‘eşitlikçi çocuk yazını’ ve ‘feminist çocuk yazını’ anahtar sözcükleri, çevrimiçi yayınevleri katalogları ve kütüphane veri tabanlarında aratılmıştır. Söz konusu eserlerin özellikle 2000’li yıllarda artış gösterdiği belirlendiğinden, listeler 2000 ile 2022 yılları arasına yoğunlaşmıştır. Söz konusu yıllarda yayımlanan (yeniden çeviriler, vb. hariç) toplamda 121 çeviri ve 51 özgün eser olmak üzere toplam 172 eser tespit edilmiştir. Bunun ardından, bibliyografik listelerde yer alan söz konusu özgün ve çeviri eserlerin yayın yılları ve yayınevleri ayrıntılı olarak incelenmiştir. Daha sonra, geleneksel olmayan toplumsal cinsiyet temsillerini ele alış biçimlerine göre her iki listede de belli kategorilerin öne çıktığı belirlenmiş ve tartışılmıştır. Çeviri ve özgün eserler arasındaki kronolojik sıralama ve özgün ve çeviri eserlerin dahil olduğu kategoriler arasındaki paralellik özgün ve çeviri eserler arasındaki ilişkiye işaret eden hususlardan biri olmuştur. Bu durum, çevirinin, kültür repertuarında mevcut olmayan bir türün oluşumunda veya onun gelişiminde önemli bir rol oynayabileceğini düşündürmektedir. Sonuç olarak, özellikle metin dışı unsurlara dayanılarak varılan bu bulguların, metiniçi unsurlar üzerinden yapılacak tematik bir analiz ile daha güçleneceği düşünülmektedir.
Resources and technology as factors affecting Russia's wood industry: A case study of the northern regions
Authors:   Institute of Socio-Economic and Energy Problems of the North, Komi Science Center, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Shishelov Maxim A. , Noskov Vladimir A. ,   Institute of Socio-Economic and Energy Problems of the North, Komi Science Center, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

The relevance of this study stems from Russia's significant lag in the efficiency of wood use compared to leading wood-producing nations. Identifying the cause-and-effect relationships between factors and the performance of key sectors, along with determining the primary resource factors and technological factors, is crucial for developing effective measures to improve the economic performance of the industry. This study proposes a methodological toolkit for assessing the growth factors influencing the efficiency of Russia's wood industry, employing mathematical modeling and forecasting. The findings reveal and quantify the impact of resource and technological factors on improving efficiency, providing a detailed analysis
of their influence on target performance indicators. Regional assessments of resource and technological factors impacting the development of the industry were conducted. Utilizing the compiled database, resource efficiency indicators were calculated for each studied region, allowing for the identification and classification of development factors and their influence on resource productivity. The study also classifies activities in the wood industry based on the types of resource and technological factors exerting the greatest influence on the industry’s growth in the region. The proposed toolkit for assessing these factors demonstrated its effectiveness, establishing that the primary determinant of wood industry performance remains operations management. Emphasis on the integrated use of raw materials and the technological interconnection
of core and auxiliary operations remains important. While innovations and high technologies are gradually increasing their contribution to economic efficiency, progress in their adoption has been slow. This underscores the need for targeted and substantive efforts to integrate advanced technologies as part of a transformative approach to production processes.
Labor potential and its attributes in the context of digital transformation and technological sovereignty in the Russian Arctic
Authors:   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Arkhangelsk, Kuznetsova Marina N. , Vasilyeva Anastasia S. ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Arkhangelsk
Published: December 2024

One of the key challenges in achieving sustainable regional development is the effective utilization of labor potential within a territory. Major disparities in labor potential are observed across regions, driven by factors such as natural and climatic conditions, demographic trends, varying levels of industrial and transport infrastructure development, and government benefits. This issue is particularly pronounced in the Russian Arctic, a region of strategic importance to Russia. In the context of digital transformation, technological sovereignty, depopulation, and migration outflows, there exists
a strong correlation between labor potential and workforce availability in these territories. The development of this macro-region necessitates a well-structured human resource strategy. This study aims to develop and test a methodology for forecasting labor potential levels in the context of digitalization and technological sovereignty, using data from regions within the Russian Arctic. The methodology comprises three stages: (1) identifying determinants and collecting relevant statistical data, (2) compiling a forecast data set based on dynamic series and calculating indices, and (3) utilizing a matrix framework to evaluate and rank territorial performance based on specified criteria. The study employs methods such as comparison, grouping, forecasting, visualization, and matrix techniques, as well as correlation and cluster analysis. Its scientific novelty lies in redefining the concept of "labor potential" within the framework of digitalization and technological sovereignty, and in creating a new typology of regions based on labor potential levels.
The northern territories of Western Siberia: Demographic trends and growth paradoxes
Authors:   Institute for Socio-Economic Research of the Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Shelomentsev Andrei G. ,   Higher School of Digital Economy, Yugra State University, Kurikov Vladimir M. ,   Higher School of Digital Economy, Yugra State University, Goncharova Kseniya S. ,   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Istratii Alina V. ,   Higher School of Digital Economy, Yugra State University
Published: December 2024

This paper analyzes socio-demographic trends over the past sixty years in the northern territories of Western Siberia, specifically the Khanty-Mansiysk and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrugs. The study spans from the initial development of mineral resources in the 1950s–1960s to the present day. These regions are distinctive not only for their climatic and ethnocultural characteristics but also for their unique socio-economic models of regional development.The active phase of resource exploitation led to substantial population growth and rapid urbanization in the Khanty-Mansiysk and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrugs, resulting in the establishment of over 20 new cities. However, since the 2000s, a gradual decline in oil and gas production has reversed these trends, causing a persistent outflow of population and reduced economic activity in many municipalities. The study identifies both commonalities and divergences in socio-demographic trends across the two regions. For instance, the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, unlike the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, has experienced a gradual population increase, primarily driven by natural population growth and positive net migration. Meanwhile, both regions exhibit similar changes in the age and gender structure of their populations and a shift in settlement patterns between urban and rural areas. The findings highlight the need for further comprehensive analysis
of socio-demographic trends, with particular attention to permanent residents, indigenous small-numbered peoples
of the North, and populations engaged in shift work. Additionally, the study underscores the importance of considering socio-cultural and climatic conditions in evaluating health indicators, as well as mortality and fertility rates.
ОБУЧЕНИЕ РУАНДИЙСКИХ УЧАЩИХСЯ МЕЖКУЛЬТУРНОЙ КОММУНИКАЦИИ НА МАТЕРИАЛЕ СОВРЕМЕННЫХ ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННЫХ ТЕКСТОВ НА УРОКАХ РКИ
Authors: АЗИМОВ Э.Г. , РУСЛЯКОВА М.С.
Published: December 2024

Статья описывает опыт обучения русскому языку руандийских учащихся. Одним из наиболее эффективных способов формирования социокультурной компетенции является чтение современных художественных текстов на уроке РКИ. В статье приведены критерии отбора текстов, которые могут стать материалом для обучения межкультурной коммуникации; представлена работа, которая может быть организована в мононациональной руандийской аудитории, описаны примеры взаимодействия двух лингвокультур.

The article provides an insight into the experience of teaching Russian language to Rwandan students. It is important not only teach the language, but also the culture of the country. One of the most effective ways to develop socio-cultural competence is using modern literary texts in the RFL lesson. The article provides criteria for selecting texts that can become material for teaching intercultural communication. The examples of how a new teaching techniques can be organized in a mono-national Rwandan audience is given, specific examples of comparing two languages and cultures are described.
ОПТИМИЗАЦИЯ МЕТОДИКИ ПРЕПОДАВАНИЯ РУССКОГО ЯЗЫКА НА МЛАДШИХ КУРСАХ В КИТАЙСКИХ ОБЩЕОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫХ ВЫСШИХ УЧЕБНЫХ ЗАВЕДЕНИЯХ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ СЯМЫНЬСКОГО УНИВЕРСИТЕТА)
Authors: ХУ С.
Published: December 2024

В высших общеобразовательных учебных заведениях Китая специальность «Русский язык и культура» неразрывно связана с методикой преподавания русского языка, поскольку подготов- ка высококвалифицированных специалистов требует тщательной разработки образовательных платформ и программ, междисци- плинарного взаимодействия и преподавательского мастерства. В настоящее время программы преподавания русского языка на- ходятся на стадии усовершенствования с учетом существующих проблем: отсутствие мотивации изучения русского языка у сту- дентов и, как следствие, смена специальности. Высокий обще- образовательный уровень учащихся не всегда коррелирует с их способностями при овладении русским языком, что является сдерживающим фактором и требует доработки. Обновленная ме- тодика преподавания русского языка успешно осваивается в ки- тайских вузах и рассматривается нами на примере Сямыньского университета.

In Chinese higher education institutions, the «Russian Language and Culture» major is closely related to Russian language teaching methods, as cultivating high-quality experts requires carefully designed educational platforms and courses, interdisciplinary interaction, and teaching skills. At present, due to the lack of motivation among students to learn Russian, there has been a change in their major, and the Russian language teaching plan is being improved. The high level of general education among students is not always related to their ability to master Russian, which is a limiting factor that needs improvement. The updated Russian teaching method has been successfully applied in Chinese universities, and we conducted research using Xiamen University as an example
ПОЛОЖЕНИЕ РУССКОГО ЯЗЫКА В СОВРЕМЕННОЙ ИНДИИ
Authors: СУХАИЛ А. , АКИМОВА Э.Н.
Published: December 2024

В статье описывается положение русского языка в Республике Индия; анализируются его культурно-образовательные возмож- ности в среднем и высшем образовании. Особое внимание уделено усиливающемуся в последние годы продвижению русского языка в Индии: открытие новых кафедр и факультетов русского языка в университетах, проведение научных конференций и форумов по русской филологии, заключение договоров сотрудничества между российскими и индийскими вузами, работа над межпра- вительственным соглашением о взаимном признании документов об образовании. Все это открывает новые возможности для обще- ния, образования, культурного обмена и делового партнерства.

The article concerns the status of the Russian language in the Republic of India; analyzes its cultural and educational opportunities in secondary and higher education. Particular attention is paid to the increasing promotion of the Russian language in India in recent years: opening of new departments and faculties of the Russian language in universities, holding scientific conferences and forums on Russian philology, concluding cooperation agreements between Russian and Indian universities, work on an intergovernmental agreement on mutual recognition of educational documents. All the above mentioned opens up new opportunities for communication, education, cultural exchange and business partnership.
РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯ ПРИНЦИПА НАГЛЯДНОСТИ В ЦИФРОВЫХ УЧЕБНЫХ МАТЕРИАЛАХ ПО РКИ: ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНОЕ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ МЕТОДОМ АЙТРЕКИНГА
Authors: АЛКСНИТ Н.А. , ПУЧКОВА А.Н.
Published: December 2024

Cтатья посвящена рассмотрению реализации принципа на- глядности в условиях синхронного онлайн-урока по РКИ. Анали- зируются возможности визуализации нового учебного материала на синхронном онлайн-уроке, а также проблема распределения внимания студентов и их вовлеченности в занятие в условиях цифровой образовательной среды. Описаны стимульные материа- лы, методология и ход экспериментального исследования методом айтрекинга, ставящего перед собой задачу оценить особенности влияния сочетания разных модальностей цифрового дидакти- ческого контента на успешность освоения материала и интерес студента к нему.

The article is dedicated to the examination of the implementation of the principle of visualization on a Russian as a foreign language synchronous online lesson. The possibilities of visualization are analyzed when presenting new educational material, as well as the problem of distributing students' attention and their engagement in the lesson within a digital educational environment. The stimulus materials, methodology, and the course of a pilot experimental study using eyetracking are described, which aims to assess the peculiarities of the influence of combining different modalities of digital didactic content on the success of mastering the material and the student's interest in it.
Bir Polemik Aracı Olarak İnkârcı Söylem: Kur’ân’ın Toplu İndirilme Talebi
Authors: Aksoy Soner
Published: December 2024

Vahyin nüzul döneminde inkârcılar Hz. Peygamber’in şahsına ve ona indirilen vahye yönelik çeşitli itirazlarda bulunmuştur. Bunlardan biri, Kur’ân’ın peyderpey değil de toplu indirilmesiyle alakalıdır. Bu araştırma, Kur’ân’ın toplu indirilme talebiyle ilişkili âyetleri konu edinmektedir. Konuyu önemli kılan temel hususlardan biri, bu âyetlerin tefsir literatüründe önceki kutsal kitapların nüzul keyfiyetine dair yapılan tartışmaların odak noktasında bulunmasıdır. Araştırma, müfessirlerin ilgili âyetlere getirdiği yorumlar ekseninde bu itirazı inkârcı bir polemik aracı olarak değerlendirerek yapılan bu tartışmalara bir katkı sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Böylece müfessirlerin yorumlarını analiz etmek suretiyle ilgili itirazı inkârcı bir polemik aracı olarak gören yorumun daha isabetli olduğu ortaya konulmaya çalışılacaktır. Bu çerçevede, araştırmada veri tespiti ve yorum analizi yöntemi kullanılarak öncelikle Kur’ân’ın toplu indirilmesi talebiyle ilgili âyetlerin nüzul dönemi ve bağlamı hakkında bilgi sunulmuştur. Sonrasında tefsir yorum geleneğinde toplu nüzul talebiyle ilgili âyetlere yönelik yorumlar, yorum farklılığının başladığı Bikâî (öl. 885/1480) öncesi ve sonrası olmak üzere iki ayrı başlık altında ele alınmıştır. Ardından, âlimlerin yorumları kritik edilerek, Kur’ân’ın toplu indirilme talebi inkârcı bir strateji ve tartışma aracı olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmanın neticesinde daha ziyade orta/geç dönem mekkî sûrelerde inkârcıların Hz. Peygamber’i zora sokmak ve onu aciz bırakmak için bu tür taleplerde bulundukları görülmüştür. Bikâî’ye kadarki süreçte müfessirler, bu hususa işaret etmekle birlikte ilgili âyetlerden hareketle önceki ilahi kitapların toplu indirildiği yargısını çıkarmış, öte yandan Bikâî ile bu kabul tartışılmaya başlanmıştır. Bu kabulün büyük oranda Tevrat’ın nüzulüne hatta Hz. Mûsâ’nın Sînâ Dağı vahyine dayandırıldığı anlaşılmıştır. Oysa Tevrat’ın muhtevasını analiz eden Bikâî’nin de haklı olarak belirttiği üzere Mûsâ’ya verilen ilahi vahyin noktasal/toplu değil, Kur’ân gibi insanla ve yaşanılan olgularla kurulan bir diyalog içerisinde çizgisel/peyderpey gerçekleştiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Kur’ân’ın üslup ve muhtevası hesaba katıldığında ise inkârcıların bu türden itiraz ve talepleri iman etmek için kendilerine makul bir gerekçe bulma çabasından ziyade bir şekilde Hz. Peygamber’i zora sokarak inkârcı tutumlarının haklılığını pekiştirme gayesi taşıdığı neticesi ortaya çıkmıştır.
The amphipod fauna assemblage along the Mediterranean Israeli coast, a spatiotemporal overview
Authors: Iaciofano Davide , Mancini Emanuele , Lubinevsky Hadas , Lo Brutto Sabrina
Published: December 2024

In recent decades, intense human activities and increased maritime transportation triggered heavy pressure on the Israeli coastal ecosystem and, meanwhile, the eastern Mediterranean experienced the highest temperature values. With the assumption that both kinds of anthropogenic drivers could alter the benthic taxocenosis, a monitoring survey covering a period ranging from 2010 to 2017 was addressed to assess changes in the macrozoobenthos on spatial and temporal scales. The present study focused on the crustacean amphipod fauna collected on the soft bottom littoral area. Twenty-five species and taxa (genus level) were detected under the temporal survey in the same stations, located along a north-south axis, from the northernmost Haifa Bay to the southern area. The dataset showed a temporally stable assemblage of the most common species. Seven species showed the greatest abundance and a constant presence: the Levantine endemic Cheiriphotis mediterranea; the Mediterranean endemic Megaluropus massiliensis; the NE-Atlantic–Mediterranean Bathyporeia guilliamsoniana and Perioculodes longimanus; and the widely distributed Photis longicaudata and Urothoe grimaldii. In addition, an alien species was recorded, the circumtropical aorid Grandidierella bonnieroides which resulted naturalized. Differently, the spatial dataset discriminated two geographical regions, the northernmost Haifa Bay and the remaining Southern Israeli Coast, based on the different substratum granulometry. On the whole, the Israeli assemblage showed a low diversity composed of dominant species strictly associated with the features of the sediment and characterised by local abundance fluctuations. It is a pattern that provides baseline knowledge for successive monitoring years and contributes to implementing the knowledge of the ecological traits of amphipod fauna.
Readiness of the maritime transport infrastructure serving the Far Eastern Federal District fisheries complex to function effectively under sanctions
Authors: Zaostrovskikh Elena A. , Uksumenko Alena A.
Published: December 2024

A study of the structure and volume of extraction of aquatic biological resources in the region was conducted, the volume of quotas of aquatic biological resources was analyzed and the factors influencing these changes were identified, as well as the main problems faced by the fisheries complex of the region due to sanctions against Russia. The peculiarities of the transformation of the fisheries complex of the Far Eastern Federal District in 2018-2023 are analyzed. The analysis of the development of the infrastructure of the fisheries complex is carried out. The problems of quantitative imbalances in the infrastructure of the fisheries complex and the volume of extraction of aquatic biological resources, which led to significant economic losses in the economy of the region, have been studied. Some recommendations are proposed for the effective functioning of the Far Eastern Federal District RCC under the conditions of sanctions pressure. The results of the study may be useful for further research in the field of extraction and processing of aquatic biological resources and adequate measures for the development of the infrastructure of the fisheries complex.
Information System Concept Implementing Single Design and Production Space Between Vessel Life Cycle Participants
Authors: Rodkina Anna V. , Ivanova Olga A. , Gunya Anastasia A. , Pyanov Andrey V.
Published: December 2024

The disadvantages in the enterprises interaction and the transition of documentation between the vessel (offshore object) life cycle stages within existing systems in electronic form has been analyzed. Based on this the authors developed the concept of an unified information system implementation algorithm in a general form. The investigation object is the data movement process, which includes: design documentation at the design stage, working design documentation at the development stage, technological processes at the stage of manufacturing components and building marine equipment samples, as well as operational documentation. The investigation subject is a system being developed that provides all the necessary functions for the data movement during the participants (enterprises) interaction at all life cycle stages. The investigation purpose is to develop a new unified information system with the exception of existing disadvantages in the implementation and use of analogues at Russian enterprises. This system will implement a unified design and production space between life cycle participants, using organizational and economic mechanisms, which will significantly reduce the project implementation time, carry out open monitoring of everything process for the designer, the construction plant and the customer himself, thanks to the integration of data from all product life cycle stages on a unified information platform. As a result of the research, it was revealed that the creation of such a system will eliminate the proliferation of data records copies, as is the case with a “paper” management organization. Simultaneous access of many users to the same data will simplify maintaining the data relevance. Unification of data collection and storage formats will allow the formation data suitable for automated processing using a specific algorithm. The presence of a unified database will reduce the time of information analysis. Automation of routine operations will reduce the labor costs of performers. Ways are proposed for the formation of organizational and economic mechanisms that contribute to the selected methods implementation effectiveness in the implementation of design and production activities.
A Recent Systematic Review of Digital Workplace Adoption: Digital Competencies, Impacts and Challenges
Authors: Hashim Mimi Zazira , Che Razak Razli , Che Rusuli Muhamad Saufi , Irawan Nico , Muhammad Norrini , Mansor Farah Ahlami
Published: December 2024

Digital workplaces have emerged as a transformative paradigm in modern organizations, offering promises of higher productivity, employee engagement, and innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). However, the data reveals that Malaysian enterprises are lagging in adopting digital transformation, and 4IR-readiness among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is generally low. This systematic review examined the adoption of digital workplaces, providing insight into the existing knowledge in this field. Although there is increasing interest in adopting digital workplaces, there is limited knowledge of the complete range of competencies, impacts, and challenges that either support or impede this process. This knowledge gap poses a significant obstacle to organizations seeking to harness the full potential of digital workplaces. Addressing this gap is crucial for enhancing organizational efficiency and competitiveness in an increasingly digitalized world. In conducting this systematic review, we followed a rigorous methodology offered by Pre-Recording Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). An advanced searching technique in Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), and Science Direct was conducted, yielding a corpus of peer-reviewed articles published between 2020-2024. We applied strict inclusion and exclusion criteria to select studies, resulting in a final sample size of 36 publications. Our analysis focuses on the digital competencies, impacts, and challenges. The findings from this review can guide organizations in devising effective strategies to foster digital workplace adoption and capitalize on its benefits. Subsequent studies can explore each determinant and their interrelationships deeper and investigate evolving trends in the digital workplace landscape. In conclusion, this systematic review contributes to understanding digital workplace adoption, offering valuable insights for researchers and practitioners.
A Review of Bobbin Friction Stir Welding (BFSW) Process with Cooling Assisted Approach
Authors: Sued Mohammad Kamil , Tham Sook Chan , Anand Joseph Sahaya
Published: December 2024

Over the last two decades, friction stir welding (FSW) has emerged as one of the most promising technologies, especially when dealing with difficult-to-weld materials. FSW is frequently employed in the heat-treatable Auminum series and is applicable to alloys that are susceptible to heat damage during welding, which is a result of the advancement of solid-state technology. FSW is not a flawless process, and its limitations should be recognized. The constraints of this process must be identified and understood for better process improvement. Studies further concluded that bobbin friction stir welding (BFSW) minimizes these limitations. The bobbin weld usually begins with a slowly applied force on the edge of the base plate, moving at low speed until plastic deformation is realized. The welding speed then continues to advance with the introduction of higher speeds until an entire weld is formed. All the same, the BFSW welded joint strength is realized to be much below that of FSW. This is essentially attributed to the bobbin tool having a double shoulder, which generates a tremendous amount of heat. There is a restriction in the aspect of optimization, whereby it can be done just through the control of the process parameters. Therefore, this review paper endeavours to explain the role that cooling aids play in terms of joint strength, that is, the mechanical properties. The information gained from the summarization of technical information in this paper carries valuable insight into the approach of cooling-assisted BFSW and its respective parameters. Attention was focused on the basic ideas that go along with it, such as how heat is generated during welding and how process parameters affect mechanical properties, especially joint strength, which includes tensile strength and hardness. An increase in strength performance was exhibited where ordinary BFSW was inferior to the cooling-assisted BFSW, which was said to increase the joint tensile strength by 10%. This article is helpful to academics, researchers, and professionals in that it points out relevant features of the cooling-assisted BFSW process while identifying the future research that is required to be conducted.
Optimisation and Cross-Validation of Hybrid Pricing Algorithm using SL’s CART Model for E-Hailing
Authors: Qureshi Mohammed Naeem , Md. Lazam Nor Azlinah , Baroud Shadia , Barhoom Alaa Mahmoud Ali
Published: December 2024

Machine learning (ML) transforms the world and creates new technological avenues. The ML models such as supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning (RL) offer various simple, medium, and complex solutions to the real world. Banking, transportation, and e-commerce rely on ML models. The e-hailing falls under the transport industry which relies heavily on ML’s RL model to build its dynamic pricing (DP) strategy. However, associated pricing issues due to limitations of the RL model could potentially jeopardize e-hailing grandeur and impact the revolutionary sector. The DP assists e-hailing providers with surging prices during peak hours or high demand, which many consumers believe is discriminatory pricing for riders and drivers. This paper aims to explain and highlight how to address underlying issues caused by the RL model with supervised learning’s classification and regression tree (CART) model by constructing a hybrid pricing model. The prototype will demonstrate the potential to enhance the pricing model and downgrade pricing issues. The e-hailing is an essential sector of Malaysia that will remain relevant. If issues arising from RL’s dynamic pricing are unaddressed, it can create a more significant impact. Hence, the researcher initiated a study to prove that the proposed CART model has an edge over the existing RL model of the transportation industry. The test result shows improved pricing offered by the hybrid pricing model. Further, the solution can act as good research for further related to dynamic pricing and a similar solution can be extended to tourism, airlines, or other industries that utilize the RL model to offer dynamic pricing.
Comparison of Tourniquet and Non-Tourniquet Use in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Impact on Postoperative Hemoglobin Changes and Surgical Time
Authors: Davulcu Cumhur Deniz , Afacan Muhammed Yusuf
Published: December 2024

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of pneumatic tourniquet use on postoperative hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Hct) levels, changes in Hb/Hct, and surgery duration in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) by comparing outcomes between patients who underwent the procedure with and without tourniquet application.
Material and Method: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 130 patients with Kellgren-Lawrence grade 3-4 gonarthrosis who underwent TKA. Patients were divided into two groups, each with 65 patients, based on tourniquet use. Preoperative and postoperative day 1 Hb/Hct values, ΔHb/ΔHct, and surgery duration were compared. Patients with comorbidities and significant perioperative complications were excluded.
Results: No significant differences were found between the tourniquet and non-tourniquet groups for preoperative or postoperative Hb and Hct levels (p>0.05). Both groups experienced significant reductions in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels postoperatively. The non-tourniquet group had a slightly greater decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, although this difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). The tourniquet group demonstrated a significantly shorter operation duration (p=0.004).
Conclusion: Tourniquet use in TKA reduces surgical time without significantly affecting blood loss. The comparable outcomes in both groups suggest that the use of a tourniquet may offer practical advantages, in terms of procedural efficiency in reducing surgical time, but its influence on postoperative Hb and Hct changes is minimal.
Kutsalın Dokunulmazlığı: Kırklar Türbesi Anlatıları
Authors: Ortakcı Altuğ
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma, geleneksel toplumların kutsal kabul edilen mekânlarla kurdukları derin bağların bir örneği olarak Seyfe Köyü'ndeki Kırklar Türbesi etrafında gelişen halk anlatılarını incelemektedir. Anlatılarda, mekânlara ve nesnelere duyulan saygının korunmasına özen gösterildiği, toplumsal değerlerin aktarımını destekleyen yasaklara yer verildiği tespit edilmiş ve bu yasaklar aracılığıyla toplumda birtakım normatif davranış kalıpları geliştiği gözlemlenmiştir. Araştırmada, saha çalışması yoluyla derlenen anlatılar türlerine göre sınıflandırılmış ve Stith Thompson’un Motif İndeksi temel alınarak analiz edilmiştir. Yapılan analizlerde, Kırklar Türbesi’ne dair anlatılardaki motiflerin evrensel temalarla paralellik gösterdiği ortaya konmuştur. Ayrıca, halk anlatılarında nesnelerle kurulan bağın toplumsal normlar, inançlar ve değerler açısından önemi, William Bascom’un folklorun dört işlevine dair teorisi temel alınarak değerlendirilmiştir. Bu anlatıların kutsal olanla kurulan ilişkilerin toplumsal bellekte korunmasına katkı sunduğu ve toplumun manevi değerlerine yönelik saygıyı güçlendirdiği belirlenmiştir. Seyfe Köyü anlatılarında gözlemlenen kutsallığa duyulan saygının, benzer halk anlatılarında genel olarak toplumsal normları pekiştirdiği, kültürel sürekliliği desteklediği ve sosyal uyumu sağladığı anlaşılmaktadır. Çalışma, halk inançlarının kültürel ve manevi değerlerin korunmasındaki önemini ve mekânlarla kurulan bağın toplum genelinde inanca dayalı bir kimlik bilincini güçlendiren evrensel bir yapıya sahip olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.
Rekreasyon Bölümünde Öğrenim Gören Öğrencilerin Rekreasyonel Liderlik Davranışlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: Ordu Batuhan , Duman Savaş , Uluç Sinem
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, rekreasyon bölümünde öğrenim gören öğrencilerin rekreasyonel liderlik davranışlarını incelemektir. Çalışmaya, Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi rekreasyon bölümünde öğrenim gören 158 öğrenci katılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak kullanılan Rekreasyonel Liderlik Davranışı Ölçeği'nden elde edilen verilerin çarpıklık ve basıklık değerleri incelenmiş ve normal dağılım varsayımlarının sağlandığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu nedenle parametrik testlerden bağımsız örneklem t testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi kullanılmıştır. Tek yönlü varyans analizi sonucunda, gruplar arasındaki anlamlı farklılıkları belirlemek amacıyla Bonferroni testi uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre kadın öğrencilerin otokratik liderlik davranışlarının daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte, rekreasyon faaliyetlerine daha sık katılan öğrencilerin daha yüksek düzeyde otokratik liderlik davranışı sergilediği görülmüştür. Ayrıca aktif olarak rekreasyon faaliyetlerine katılan öğrencilerin hem demokratik hem de otokratik liderlik davranışlarının, pasif olarak katılan öğrencilere kıyasla daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Daha önce bir gruba liderlik yapan öğrencilerin demokratik ve otokratik liderlik davranışlarının diğer öğrencilere göre yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak, öğrencilerin rekreasyon faaliyetlerine katılım ve geçmişteki liderlik deneyimleri, rekreasyonel liderlik davranışlarında farklılığa neden olmaktadır.
E-Spor Oyuncularının Dijital Oyun Bağımlılıkları ile Kompulsif Spor Tüketimi Özelliklerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Yilmaz Volkan , Aygün Murat
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmada, “E-Spor Oyuncularının Dijital Oyun Bağımlılıkları ile Kompulsif Spor Tüketimi Özelliklerinin” incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, 18 yaş üstü 356’sı erkek ve 148’i kadın olmak üzere toplam 504 kişi oluşturmuştur. Verilerin elde edilmesinde, Irmak ve Erdoğan tarafından Türkçe’ye uyarlanan 'Dijital Oyun Bağımlılığı Ölçeği' ve Aygün ve Çüm tarafından Türkçe’ye uyarlanan 'Kompulsif Spor Tüketimi Ölçeği' kullanılmıştır. Verilerin normal dağılımı için Kolmogorov-Smirnov testi uygulanmış ve verilerin normal dağıldığı görülmüştür. Cinsiyet, medeni durum, çalışma durumu, aktif spor yapma durumu ve dijital oyun oynama durumu değişkenlerinde T testi, yaş, eğitim durumu, meslek, bölge ve oyun saati değişkenlerinde ise One Way Anova testi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada istatistiksel anlamlılık düzeyi p
Examination of Athletic Identity and Perceived Stress Levels of Candidates Taking the Exams for the Faculty of Sports Sciences
Authors: Çetinkaya Turan
Published: December 2024

The aim of this research is to examine the Athlete Identity and Perceived Stress Levels of Candidates Taking the Faculty of Sports sciences exams. 473 people who applied to the 2023 Ahi Evran University sports department special talent exam were included in the research. A personal information form, 10-item athlete identity scale, and a 4-item perceived stress scale were used. The original text of the Athlete Identity Assessment Scale seven-point Likert-type scale consisting of ten items in total (1= strongly disagree). This scale consists of a single dimension to determine the athlete identities of the participants. In order to determine the perceived stress levels of individuals, the “Perceived Stress Scale” was used. In the Turkish adaptation study of the scale, validity and reliability studies were conducted for the 10-item and 4-item short forms as well as the 14-item long version. As a result of the statistical analyses, while the participants' athlete identity scores did not differ according to the variables of gender, age and economic status, they differed according to the variables of undergraduate and career hope. It was observed that the participants' perceived stress scores did not differ in terms of all variables. It was observed that the participants' athlete identity and perceived stress scores had a low-level negative and significant relationship.
The Correlation between Force/Power Related Gene Polymorphisms and Explosive Power in Elite Turkish Female Volleyball Players
Authors: Ergin Esin , Dinç Nurten , Yücel Selda , Atik Tahir , Işık Esra
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the correlation between gene polymorphisms thought to be related to force and power and explosive power in elite Turkish female volleyball players. Sixty-eight female volleyball players (age: 22.13±4.01 years, weight: 66.58±8.72 kg, height: 180.04±7.01 cm, body mass index: 20.71±4,4 kg/m2)playing in the Turkish Women's Volleyball Super League and 1st Leagues, 14% of which are national athletes and 94 college student who doesn't exercise regularly (age: 19.79±1.40 years, weight: 58.22±9.49 kg, height: 167.57±6.84 cm, body mass index: 20.70± 2.5 kg/m2) participated in the study. 2 ml venous blood sample was taken from forearm from participants, and DNA isolation was performed, and HIF1A (rs11549465), PPARG (rs1801282), NOS3 (rs2070744), and AMPD1 (rs17602729), gene polymorphisms were performed. Anthropometric measurements of the participants were taken. Following the anthropometric measurements, jump tests were applied to determine the explosive power. According to the statistical analysis results, no statistically significant difference was found between vertical jump and countermovement jump test results according to genotypes of gene polymorphisms of the volleyball players in the experimental group and the participants in the control group. In conclusion, no correlation was established between gene polymorphisms of HIF1A (rs11549465), PPARG (rs1801282), NOS3 (rs2070744), and AMPD1 (rs17602729), and explosive power among elite Turkish female volleyball players.
Book critique and expanded analysis on global public health challenges for the elderly
Authors: Tunalıgil Verda
Published: December 2024

INTRODUCTION: Professor Dilek Aslan’s book, Halk Sağlığı Bakış Açısıyla Yaşlılık (A Public Health Perspective on Aging), offers a thorough analysis of aging and its implications for public health. Aslan highlights the urgent need to address aging not as a distant issue but as an immediate challenge affecting public health strategies. METHODS: The critique involved a detailed review of Aslan’s exploration of demographic trends, health needs, and societal attitudes towards aging. This was supplemented by an expanded analysis using current global data and research on issues such as pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, and chronic diseases affecting the elderly. RESULTS: Aslan’s book presents a comprehensive view of aging, covering demographic shifts and health determinants. The expanded analysis shows that the elderly population is rapidly increasing worldwide, bringing significant public health challenges. Notable issues include heightened risks from infectious diseases, rising antimicrobial resistance, chronic disease management, and healthcare access disparities. Regional data, such as Türkiye’s growing elderly population, draws attention to the need for tailored interventions. DISCUSSION: Aslan’s scholarly work is critical in understanding aging from a public health perspective. The expanded analysis highlights additional global challenges, including the impacts of pandemics and economic instability on elderly health. Addressing these issues requires innovative and compassionate strategies, such as improved healthcare access and economic support. CONCLUSION: Halk Sağlığı Bakış Açısıyla Yaşlılık (A Public Health Perspective on Aging) is a crucial resource that deepens the understanding of aging’s impact on public health. The expanded analysis confirms the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to tackle global challenges faced by the elderly, advocating for resilient and inclusive public health solutions.
Mobil Uygulamalar ve Turizm: Keşfet Aksaray Gezi Rehberi Önerisi
Authors: Altinpinar Hasan Hüseyin , Kiraz Fatih , Özgül Oğuz , Foto Özgür , Baldir Murat
Published: December 2024

Son yıllarda mobil uygulamalar, bireyler arasında hızla yaygınlaşan yenilikçi teknolojilerden biri haline gelmiş ve pek çok sektörde olduğu gibi turizmde de etkili bir araç olarak kullanılmaya başlanmıştır. Turizm sektörü, mobil uygulamalar aracılığıyla destinasyonların tanıtımını yaparken ziyaretçilere daha hızlı, kolay ve kişiselleştirilmiş bir deneyim sunmaktadır. Bu uygulamalar, gezginlerin seyahat planlarını optimize etmelerine, destinasyonların tarihi, kültürel ve doğal değerleri hakkında bilgi edinmelerine olanak tanımaktadır. Bu çalışma, mobil seyahat uygulamalarının turizmdeki önemini incelemekte ve Aksaray ili için özel olarak geliştirilmiş bir mobil gezi rehberi olan Keşfet Aksaray uygulamasını tanıtmaktadır. Uygulama, yerel turizmi desteklemek ve Aksaray’ın sahip olduğu kültürel, tarihi ve doğal zenginlikleri daha geniş kitlelere ulaştırmak amacıyla tasarlanmıştır. Geliştirilme sürecinde doküman analizi yöntemi kullanılmış, Aksaray’ın turistik varlıkları ve etkinlikleri detaylı bir şekilde incelenerek dijital platformda kullanıcı dostu bir şekilde sunulmuştur.
Keşfet Aksaray, kullanıcılarına Türkçe ve İngilizce olmak üzere çift dil seçeneği sunmakta ve sesli rehberlik özelliğiyle etkileşimli bir deneyim sağlamaktadır. Uygulama, kullanıcıların Aksaray’daki turistik işletmelere, tarihi yapılar ve doğal güzelliklere ait bilgilere erişmesini kolaylaştırmakta, ayrıca şehirdeki etkinlikler ve tırmanış rotaları gibi özel alanlar için dinamik rehberlik sunmaktadır. Özellikle özel hazırlanmış rotalar ve Aksaray belgeseli gibi içeriklerle, uygulama kullanıcıların şehri keşfetmesine katkıda bulunmaktadır. Sonuç olarak, Keşfet Aksaray uygulaması, Aksaray’ın turizm potansiyelini artırmaya yönelik etkili bir araç olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Yerel ve uluslararası turistlere rehberlik ederek destinasyon pazarlamasına önemli bir katkı sunan bu uygulama, mobil teknolojilerin turizm sektöründeki etkisini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu kapsamda çalışma, mobil uygulamaların turizmde nasıl yenilikçi bir şekilde kullanılabileceğini gözler önüne sermektedir.
Persistent Bacteremia by Ralstonia mannitolilytica in a Patient Undergoing Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplant: An Odd Bug Out
Authors: Bhagawati Gitali , Chauhan Bhavana , Jaiswal Sarita Rani , Agarwal Mahak
Published: December 2024

In the current scenario, extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Enterobacterales, especially Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli are the leading cause of bacteremia and sepsis. In neutropenic patients whose gut are colonized with XDR Enterobacterales, the primary suspect of persistent fever remains the colonized bug. We, hereby, discuss such a situation when a child who had undergone a haploidentical stem cell transplant continued to have fever despite multiple courses of antibiotics due to XDR bug infection and colonization. However, an odd bug, Ralstonia mannitolilytica became the real culprit in such a case of unexplained fever. The patient recovered fully only after the removal of the Hickman line.
Mirror, Mirror: A Cross-Sectional Study of Self-Esteem among Young Adults in Thiruvalla, Kerala
Authors: Babu Nita , Vinya K. , Jomon Rehan Paul , Shiju K. K. , Babu Bichu P. , Sebastian Shaliet Rose
Published: December 2024

Background:

Positive self-esteem is considered to be an important attribute of a mentally healthy person, as it is believed to impact healthy social behavior. Similarly, poor self-esteem may be associated with individual and social problems.

Objective:

The study aims to assess the prevalence and correlates of self-esteem and perceived social support among undergraduate students.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted among 175 undergraduate students aged between 18 and 30 years in Thiruvalla from January to July 2023. The sample size was calculated as 175. The results have been presented as frequencies and percentages. Chi-square test and case-control analysis were used to analyze the association between demographic variables and the self-esteem of study participants.

Results:

The prevalence of low self-esteem among the study participants was found to be 21%.

Conclusion:

The present study reveals that the self-esteem of a person is affected by the social support felt by a person.
Clival Chordoma and its Management: A Case Report Highlighting a Multidisciplinary Approach to Achieve Optimal Outcomes
Authors: Sekhon Pahaul , Rao Nusumu Purnachandra , Patnaik Uma , Mehta Nishi
Published: December 2024

Background:

Chordomas are a group of rare malignant bone tumors that are slow-growing but locally invasive and are associated with a grim prognosis. Chondromas of the skull base have a typical presentation of persistent headaches and the mass effect over adjacent critical neural structures. Sixty five percent of chordomas are reported to originate from the sacrum, and that from the clivus is rare.

Case Presentation:

A 51-year-old male without co-morbidities presented to our center with diplopia and on radiological evaluation was found to be a case of clival chordoma. This case report highlights the evaluation and surgical resection of chordomas.

Conclusion:

Standardized guidelines do not outline treatment options for clival chordoma. Endoscopic total resection of the tumor followed by novel methods of radiotherapy have favorable outcomes for the patient. Postoperative rehabilitation and follow-up of the patient will help identify recurrence cases and their appropriate management.