bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Transformative Impact of Industrial Design on the Adaptation of Migrant Older Adults: A Gerontological Approach
Authors: Sánchez Paulina Elizabeth Sánchez , Saltos Andrea Cecilia Lara , Mendieta Carlos Hernán Aguayza , Sánchez Richard Patricio Sánchez
Published: September 2023

The migration of older adults is a growing phenomenon with implications for the quality of life and well-being of this population. Migrant older adults often face challenges in adapting to new environments due to physical, social, and cultural constraints. Industrial design has the potential to address these challenges by incorporating gerontological principles into creating environments and products that fit the needs of this population. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to explore how gerontological design can facilitate adaptation and improve the quality of life of older adults who have migrated to new contexts. It seeks to identify specific design strategies that can mitigate the challenges of migration and promote social inclusion and functionality. METHODOLOGY: Qualitative research was conducted that included surveys and interviews with migrant older adults in various settings. Data collection focused on understanding the barriers they face in areas such as accessibility, social interaction, and comfort. Gerontological design principles were applied to develop adaptive solutions through collaboration with industrial designers and gerontologists. RESULTS The results highlight common challenges faced by migrant older adults, including mobility difficulties, language barriers, and social isolation. The proposed design solutions, such as accessible spaces and ergonomic products, demonstrated a positive impact on the adaptation and well-being of this population. CONCLUSIONS The application of gerontological design in migration contexts is essential to improve the quality of life of older adults. The results support the idea that adaptive design can address migration-specific challenges and foster social inclusion. Greater collaboration between industrial designers, gerontologists and migration professionals is recommended to develop more comprehensive solutions. Training designers in gerontological principles and considering cultural diversity in design are key steps for the future. FUTURE WORK: Future research should focus on the implementation and long-term evaluation of gerontological design solutions in diverse migration contexts. In addition, the expansion of this approach at the level of public policies and urban planning is urged to ensure a sustainable impact on the quality of life of migrant older adults.
Postpartum Burnout Among Women of Childbearing Age: A Neglected Global Public Health Problem
Authors:   Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies, Lee-Forsyth Shivaughn Hem- , Gabriel Josane ,   Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies, Viechweg N'Diera ,   Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies, Lee Min-Hong ,   Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies, Kim Sehee ,   Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies, Sowa Feimatta ,   Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies, Bainey Kelsea ,   Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies
Published: September 2023

Euphoric moods characterize the postpartum period, but for many mothers, regardless of economic, social, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds, this period is overshadowed by the negative impact of physical and mental fatigue. This study conducted a comprehensive search across multiple databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar, to gather articles reporting associations between various factors and postpartum fatigue. The findings revealed that cultural and social expectations of motherhood, sleep disturbance, partnering, socio-economic disadvantage, pre-existing mental illness, and labor experiences significantly contributed to postpartum fatigue. At the same time, routine exercise and social support systems served as protective factors. By addressing these factors promptly, healthcare providers can enhance the well-being and quality of life of postpartum women and their infants.
The Importance of Active, Innovative, Creative, Effective, and Fun Learning Applications On Natural Science Subject At Islamic Elementary School
Authors:   UIN Prof. KH. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto, Indonesia, Hidayati Alfi , Dharin Abu ,   UIN Prof. KH. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto, Indonesia
Published: September 2023

The active, innovative, creative, effective, and fun learning applications (PAIKEM) learning model comes from the concept that learning should be child-centered and should be fun therefore students are motivated to continue learning on their own without orders and also students do not feel burdened or afraid. For this reason, the pleasurable learning part becomes one of the important aspects of learning. Especially in science learning activities where teachers still use conventional methods, whereas the material in science learning is very interesting to learn when using fun learning. PAIKEM is one of the fun learning methods, besides motivating students to explore, create, and experiment is the goal of PAIKEM learning. This is to support students develop higher-order thinking skills, critical thinking, and creative thinking.
Analysis of Financial Ratio to Profitability in PT. Pegadaian Indonesia 2008-2022
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Jember Kalimantan Street Number 37, Tegalboto Sumbersari, Jember Regency, Indonesia, Prasetiyaningtiyas Susanti , Rahayu Welda Hijryanti ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Jember Kalimantan Street Number 37, Tegalboto Sumbersari, Jember Regency, Indonesia, . Nurhayati ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Jember Kalimantan Street Number 37, Tegalboto Sumbersari, Jember Regency, Indonesia
Published: September 2023

This article aims to know and analyze the effect of liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, and activity ratios on profitability ratios at PT Pegadaian Indonesia. The population of this research is PT Pegadaian Indonesia. The sample used in this study is the 2008-2022 financial statements of PT Pegadaian Indonesia. The type of data used in this study is secondary data in the form of PT Pegadaian's annual financial reports for the 2008-2022 period. Sources of data were obtained through the website www.pegadaian.co.id/ Reports-Performance/ Report- Annual. The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that the liquidity ratio had a significant positive effect on profitability; PT Pegadaian Indonesia had sufficient assets to pay off its short-term obligations so that the company's operational activities were not disrupted. The solvency ratio has a significant positive effect on profitability; the increasing company debt used for operational financing will generate profits so that the company is still able to fulfill its obligations. The activity ratio does not have a significant negative effect on profitability; PT Pegadaian Indonesia is likely to be more concerned with repaying creditors than using cash to pay returns to shareholders so that no matter how much the value of income received by utilizing assets owned does not affect the profitability obtained.
Écrire dans les missions protestantes en Irlande, une histoire de genre(s) ?
Authors: Bénazech Wendling Karina
Published: September 2023

Au XIXe siècle, une nouvelle figure, celle du missionnaire, apparaît dans la littérature anglaise. Cette présence témoigne non seulement du nouvel engouement pour l’évangélisation des peuples lointains qui suit les réveils protestants, mais aussi des rapports de genre de l’époque victorienne pensés au prisme de la doctrine de la « séparation des sphères », formulée et popularisée par l’écrivaine à succès Hannah More. Paradoxalement, tout en participant de ce que More nomme la « profession » des femmes, l’expansion missionnaire leur offre de nouvelles possibilités d’action dans la sphère publique. Ainsi, de même qu’on a pu voir les femmes participer à la culture pamphlétaire dans l’Angleterre du milieu du XVIIe siècle, la promotion de la Bible en langue vernaculaire favorise au XIXe siècle l’émergence d’autrices au sein de la mission. Par le jeu d’échelles entre le national et le local, cet article se propose d’examiner dans quelle mesure les engagements missionnaires des femmes leur donnent accès à de nouveaux espaces de visibilité et de gouvernance, leur permettant ainsi de s’affranchir des délimitations imposées par la société. Une dynamique d’affirmation de l’agentivité féminine est ainsi mise en lumière, les femmes renégociant leur rôle d’assistantes jusqu’à être pleinement reconnues comme autrices et à affirmer la supériorité de leurs publications sur la littérature grise des missions.
El derecho a la motivación y la perspectiva de género del delito de feminicidio en el Distrito Judicial de Huaura, 2021-2022
Authors: Sanjinez Salazar Jovian Valentín
Published: September 2023

El presente artículo demuestra la relación existente de la motivación y la perspectiva de género en el delito de feminicidio en el Distrito Judicial de Huaura, 2021-2022. El método empleado fue hipotético-deductivo, muestra 324 personal jurisdiccional, diseño no experimental, tipo descriptivo correlacional, aplicando dos cuestionarios y empleando el SPSS 27 para base de datos. Los resultados obtenidos han sido Rho de Spearman de 0, 823 con una sig. Bilat. de 0,000, que demuestra relación altamente significativa de las variables de estudio. Se concluyó que se evidencia relación positiva alta entre el derecho a la motivación y la perspectiva de género del delito de feminicidio en el distrito judicial de Huaura, 2021-2022, es decir, al mejorar una de las variables implica en la otra también en manera favorable.
The Economic Impact of the LEADER Program in the Rural Communities of Romania
Authors: Opria Ana-Maria , Roșu Lucian , Iațu Corneliu
Published: September 2023

The sustainable development of rural areas is one of the European Union’s objectives. LEADER program contributes to its fulfillment by offering financial support to disadvantaged rural areas. The purpose of this paper is to assess the LEADER program’s economic impact in the Romanian rural communities. Econometric methods of impact assessment were used to analyze the evolution of economic indicators in the beneficiary communities. Propensity Score Matching and Difference in Differences were the methods applied in order to meet the objectives of the paper: analysis of the spatial distribution of projects submitted and funds allocated to LAGs (1), and of the economic evolution of LAG and non-LAG communities, before and after LEADER funding (2). The results indicate a stronger economic growth for the beneficiary rural communities, confirming in all cases the initial hypothesis. LEADER seems to have acted in these directions: the creation of new jobs and increasing the local businesses performance. However, the contribution made was minimal and insignificant. Conclusions of the study highlight that the contribution of the LEADER program to the economic development of rural communities can be at most one of supporting the current level of development, but not of reaching a much higher level. LEADER can be considered, from a quantitative point of view, only an instrument with a positive effect on rural areas, but not an instrument of impact. This is because LEADER did not bring significant changes and didn’t ensure that critical mass that could trigger the economic development of rural communities.
How Internal Quality Assurance System is Re-defined in Private Universities – A Case of Srinivas University, India
Authors: P. S. Nethravathi , Aithal P. S.
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To study and assess about how the Internal Quality Assurance System can be redefined and restructured in Private universities and their effect on the overall quality of teaching and learning environment.
Methodology: A case study is taken from Srinivas university. All the required information is taken from the mentioned University. Also, a few research papers are taken from Google scholar based on which a literature review is done
Results and Outcome: The study leads to an observation and conclusion about redefining Internal Quality Assurance System in Private Universities and also its effects on various domains in the existing system. It is also seen that the redefined quality leads to satisfaction, delight, and Excellence. It also becomes a foundation for NAAC Quality Initiatives
Originality: A research based case study on analysis of the Internal Quality Assurance system of Srinivas University.
Type of Paper: Research based Case study.
Exploring English Language Learning Needs of Pakistani ESL Postgraduate Research Students A Qualitative Study
Authors:   Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology, Khuzdar - Pakistan, Khan Jehanzeb , Fareed Muhammad ,   NED University of Engineering & Technology - Pakistan, Khan Zahra ,   Bahria University, Karachi Campus - Pakistan, Akhter Huma ,   Government Degree College for Women Nazimabad - Pakistan
Published: September 2023

English has gained supremacy as the primary language in a range of domains including business, science, technology, higher education, and research. This dominance has created a necessity for a curriculum that meets learners' needs. In Pakistan, postgraduate students face challenges related to the English language in coursework, research paper writing, and dissertation preparation. The objective of this research was to examine the English language requirements of potential Pakistani postgraduate students, who were pursuing studies in science disciplines. The sample included 26 prospective MS students and 4 prospective PhD students, who were preparing for admission tests. The researchers used a semi-structured questionnaire to collect the data, which had been validated by two experts. Thematic analysis revealed that the prospective postgraduate students needed reading skills for reading and comprehending research papers, followed by writing skills for research proposal writing and thesis writing. Participants also recognized the importance of speaking skills for research presentations and communication with supervisors, and listening skills for better understanding of lectures and seminars. The findings suggest that ESP learner-cantered courses should be offered to Pakistani MS/MPhil and PhD candidates that focus on the four language skills for research purposes.
Masallarda Padişah-Şehzade Çatışmasının Psikanalitik Yönü
Authors: GÜNEŞ ULUS Asuman
Published: September 2023

Bu makalede, Anadolu’dan derlenmiş bazı masallarda (Elazığ Masalları, Taşeli Masalları, Gümüşhane ve Bayburt Masalları, Yukarıçukurova Masalları, Uçar Leyli) yer alan padişah ve şehzade arasındaki çatışma unsurları metin inceleme yöntemi ile ele alınmıştır. Padişahla şehzade arasındaki çatışma aracılığıyla aslında masalların genel olarak baba ve oğul arasındaki çatışma unsurlarına ayna tuttuğu görülmektedir. Masalda bu çatışma genellikle iktidara geçme, aynı kıza âşık olma, babanın nasihatlerini dinlememe ve yasaklarına uymama şeklinde ele alınmaktadır. Çalışmamızda bu motiflere yönelik olarak yapılan psikanalitik değerlendirmelere yer verilmiştir. Başkahraman olan şehzade (oğul); kimi masallarda yurdunu kimi masallarda ise âşık olduğu kızı bir devin, canavarın, ejderha vb. kötücül bir unsurdan ya da düşmandan kurtarıp tahta oturur. Kimi zaman da kendi akıl ve yeteneklerinin farkında olmayan babasının bir hastalığına derman bularak onun takdirini kazanır. Böylelikle aslında bir taraftan da bilinçaltındaki ödipal baba sorununu aşıp erginlenme ve olgunlaşma yolunda önemli bir adım atar. Sonuç olarak masalların bilinçaltında yer alan ödipal sorunlardan biri olan baba-oğul çatışmalarının gün yüzüne çıkarılması ve giderilmesinde etkili bir araç olduğu görülmektedir.
Bienestar psicológico, actitudes hacia la escuela y conductas perfeccionistas en adolescentes de un programa para talento matemático en Paraguay
Authors: Vuyk Espinola Maria Alexandra , Barrios Aguilar Liz Aurora
Published: September 2023

El Programa de Iniciación Científica con énfasis en Matemática para Jóvenes Talentos, un programa de enriquecimiento educativo avanzado en el Paraguay para el desarrollo del talento matemático, acerca a estudiantes con talento a disciplinas científicas, enseñándoles a resolver problemas utilizando la lógica y las matemáticas. Para explorar el bienestar psicológico en relación con actitudes hacia la escuela y conductas perfeccionistas en participantes del programa se llevó a cabo esta investigación descriptiva-correlacional con 81 adolescentes entre 13 y 18 años (60,5% mujeres, 39,5% varones). Completaron los tests Escala de Bienestar Psicológico para Adolescentes (BIEPS-J); Almost Perfect Scale-Revisada (APS-R) y School Attitude Assessment Survey-Revisada (SAAS-R). Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, correlaciones de Pearson, análisis de regresión lineal múltiple y ANOVAs en el software Jamovi. Se halló una relación positiva entre el bienestar psicológico y conductas perfeccionistas de altos estándares, relación negativa entre bienestar psicológico y conductas perfeccionistas de discrepancia, así como relación positiva entre actitud hacia la escuela y bienestar psicológico. Análisis de regresión lineal múltiple indicaron que mayores puntajes en altos estándares y menores puntajes en discrepancia entre metas y logros pueden predecir el bienestar psicológico general. Por ende, se observa que este grupo de adolescentes con talento matemático relaciona la búsqueda de la excelencia con un mayor bienestar.
Computed Tomography Image Segmentation of Lung Corona Virus Infection Region Based on Combination of Grayscale Morphological Reconstruction and Fast Marching Method
Authors: Alazawi Aws , Abbas Fadhal Humadi  , Huda Farooq Jameel  , Huda Ali Hashim  , John Soraghan
Published: September 2023

Recently, X-ray computed tomography-imaging modality is considered as golden standard for diagnosis of coronavirus lungs infection. In worldwide, infectious patients increase rapidly that lead to weariness in health services staff, as well as instant treatment required to avoid patients’ health deterioration due to infection development. Image processing would be reinforcing health services by considering computer-based segmentation. However, a ground glass computed tomography image fashion of coronavirus lungs infection characterized by disappearance of edge region of interest and lack of object structure. In this study, these challenges addressed by introducing a new algorithm that combined both morphological reconstruction and fast marching method. The proposed algorithm applied on archived computed tomography dataset for coronavirus infected patients, results showed consistent determination of ground glass infection region compared to manual delineation of senior physician. The proposed algorithm restricted to empirical adjustment of FMM’s threshold that would be addressed in upcoming study.
Wireless Sensor Network-Based Artificial Intelligent Irrigation System: Challenges and Limitations
Authors: Asaad Yaseen Ghareeb  , Gharghan Sadik Kamel , Mutlag Ammar Hussein Mutlag , Rosdiadee Nordin
Published: September 2023

As the global population and economy grow rapidly, the demand for accessible freshwater sources also increases to meet the rising consumption. However, this has resulted in several challenges, such as the global water crisis, drought, and scarcity of freshwater resources. To address this issue, many farmers worldwide rely on traditional irrigation systems despite their high water consumption. Therefore, there is a need to improve water usage efficacy in irrigated farming. This can be achieved by leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) and advanced control technologies for better monitoring and managing irrigated farming. This article presents the findings of a comprehensive literature review on irrigation monitoring and sophisticated control systems, focusing on recent studies published within the last four years. The latest research on precision irrigation monitoring and cutting-edge control methods is highlighted. This study aims to serve as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding monitoring and advanced control prospects in the context of irrigated agriculture, as well as for academics seeking to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and identify research gaps that need to be addressed.
Intravenous Furosemide in the Management of Transient Tachypnea of Newborn
Authors: Ali Shahid , Razzaq Asma , Shah Sajid Ali , Ahmad Zeeshan
Published: September 2023

Objective: To determine the mean length of hospital stay of term and late preterm infants with transient tachypnea of the newborn treated with intravenous Furosemide compared to the Control Group.

Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.

Place and Duration of Study: Combined Military Hospital, Kharian, from Apr to Oct 2016.

Methodology: All term and late preterm infants with transient tachypnea of new-borns were included in the study. One Group was given IV Furosemide, and the other was taken as control. Two doses of Furosemide were administered IV at 1 mg/kg 12 hours apart. The Control Group were given normal saline 01 ml/kg as a placebo 12 hours apart.

Results: It was found that the duration of tachypnea in the Study-Group was less than that of the Control-Group (49.4±7.4 h vs 76.7±4.5h, p-value <0.001). The requirement of oxygen was less in the Treatment Group (53.7±6.6h) as compared to the Control-Group (84.5±4.2h) (p<0.01). The duration of hospitalization in the Study-Group was 71.4±4.9 hours, and in the Control-Group was 100.0±3.7 hours (p-value <0.001).

Conclusion: Using intravenous Furosemide in neonates with transient tachypnea of newborns effectively reduces the hospital stay of term and late preterm patients. It reduced the tachypnea and, subsequently, the requirement for oxygen in patients with transient tachypnea in newborns.
Comparison of Upper Gastrointestinal Toxicity of Enteric-Coated Prednisolone Versus Non-EntericCoated Prednisolone Among Patients Managed at the Rheumatology Department
Authors: Malik Mohsin Shakoor , Fakhr Amer , Hakim Farzana , Amer Ahsan
Published: September 2023

Objective: To compare the upper gastrointestinal toxicity of enteric-coated Prednisolone versus non-enteric-coated Prednisolone among patients managed at the rheumatology department.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Rheumatology Department, Pak Emirates Military Hospital Rawalpindi, from May 2019 to Mar 2020.

Methodology: Patients of any rheumatological or immune-based condition who were taking Prednisolone for more than three months were included in the study. Stool for occult was performed for all the patients from the laboratory of their hospital, and patients with the presence of melena were classed as having upper gastrointestinal toxicity.

Results: Mean age of the study participants was 43.64±2.74 years, 43(17.2%) patients had the presence of upper gastrointestinal toxicity, while 207(82.8%) did not show the presence of upper gastrointestinal toxicity. Pearson chi-square test revealed that advancing age and use of non-enteric coated Prednisolone had a statistically significant association with upper gastrointestinal toxicity among the patients suffering from any rheumatological condition managed with Prednisolone (p-value <0.05).

Conclusion: Upper gastrointestinal toxicity emerged as a common finding among the patients managed in the rheumatology department with Prednisolone for various immune-based disorders. The use of non-enteric coated tablets and advancing age emerged as strong predictors for upper gastrointestinal toxicity among the study participants.
Willingness to Adopt Opt-Out Organ Donation System: Saving Life from Death
Authors: Abbas Sana , Naeem Saquib , Rafique Aisha , . Sajjad
Published: September 2023

Objective: To study the information, supposition and impression of the general population concerning organ donation and transplantation in Pakistan.

Study Design: Cross-sectional analytical survey.

Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted at Tertiary Care Hospital, from Jan to Aug 2020.

Methodology: We used the web-based questionnaire, devised from relevant studies and National Health Service (NHS) protocols. The questionnaire comprised of 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in addition to demographic profile,distributed among the general population (n=1000) which assessed basic knowledge regarding organ transplantation and willingness for donation.

Results: One thousand participants were enrolled in the study. The age range was 24–61, with a mean age of 36.66±9.00 years.933(93.3%) participants believed organ donation should be mandatory, and 600(60%) expressed willingness to donate or accept organ donation. In addition, 933(93.3%) participants believed in arranging awareness campaigns, and 1000(100%) had an opinion of establishing a convenient donor registration system.

Conclusion: There are momentous awareness and willingness for organ donation; therefore, befitting tactics can enhance organ donation in Pakistan, and this issue will no longer be considered a haunted one.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Lumbosacral Spine Findings in Patients With Low Backache: A Clinico-Radiological Relation
Authors: Ehsan Jovaria , Majeed Ayesha Isani , Haq M Ehsan ul , Riaz Ramish , Ehsan Momna
Published: September 2023

Objective: To correspond clinical findings of patients with lower backache to those demonstrated at Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Lumbosacral spine.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, Islamabad Pakistan, from Oct 2019 to Jan 2020.

Methodology: All consecutive adult patients with lower backaches of more than one month duration were enrolled in the study. Detailed clinical history and examination were obtained. Pain scoring was done by visual analogue score, and a straight leg raise test was performed. Patients then underwent magnetic resonance imaging in the hospital, and findings were reported.

Results: Mean age of the patients was 30.2±13.53 with male preponderance. The mean duration of symptoms was 2.3±2.34 years. According to the visual analogue score, most patients had a moderate pain scale. Seventy-six percent of patients had no sensory deficit; upon clinical examination, twenty-one had a loss of power. Upon Lasegue Test, the majority (43,48.9%), had pain between 30-70 of hip flexion.

Conclusion: History and detailed clinical examination play an emphasising role in the treatment regimen of patients with lower backache, with special concern on the correlation of findings with Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the lumbosacral spine, thus alleviating morbidity of patients.
Utility of Direct Coomb’s test in a Tertiary Care Nursery
Authors: Ahmed Mussab , Anwar Zahid , Gul Rafia , Munir Tahreem , Saleem Furqan , Pirzada Saima
Published: September 2023

Objective: To document the causes and clinical significance of direct Coomb’s test distal convoluted tubule in neonatal Jaundice at a tertiary care setup.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of the Study: Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore Pakistan, from Nov 2019 to Oct 2020.

Methodology: All babies born to “O” or Rh-negative blood group mothers were included. In addition, data including demographics, mother’s blood group, baby’s blood group, direct Coomb’s test results, bilirubin values, and need for treatment was recorded.

Results: The study included 989 neonates. Of all, 489(49.4%) were male, the mean birth weight was 2.80±0.75 kg, and the mean gestation was 36±4.3 weeks. ABO mismatch was present in 452(45.7%) cases and Rh mismatch in 123(12.4%). Of all, 58(5.9%) had positive direct Coomb’s test. Amongst the positive direct Coomb’s test patients, 44(75.8%) babies needed treatment, of which 40(90.9%) received phototherapy, and 4(6.8%) needed Intensive phototherapy (360 degrees). No baby needed an exchange transfusion.

Conclusion: In most cases, positive direct Coomb’s test was due to ABO blood group incompatibility. In addition, early phototherapy can control bilirubin rise in most cases, so few would need aggressive or intensive treatment.Keywords: ABO mismatch, Direct Coomb’s test, Neonatal jaundice, Rh mismatch.
Makine ve Ekipman İmalatı Sektöründe İzolasyon Ormanı ve Yeniden Örnekleme Yöntemleri Kullanılarak Finansal Başarısızlığın Tespit Edilmesi
Authors: ERDEM Kardelen Şeyma , BAKIR M. Akif
Published: September 2023

Amaç: İşletmeler zaman zaman finansal başarısızlık/iflas durumu ile karşı karşıya kalmaktadır. Finansal başarısızlığın öngörülebilmesi ile işletmelerin erken aksiyon almalarının sağlanabileceği değerlendirilmektedir. Literatürde bu amaç için yapılmış birçok çalışma bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada finansal başarısızlığın tespiti üzerine makine öğrenmesi tabanlı bir uygulama yapılmıştır

Yöntem: Türkiye’de 2010-2018 yılları arasında Makine ve Ekipman İmalatı Sektöründe faaliyet gösteren işletmeler çalışma kapsamında tutulmuştur. İlk olarak, işletmeler finansal başarı durumlarına göre İzolasyon Ormanı Yöntemi kullanılarak etiketlenmiştir. Daha sonra, dengesiz veri problemini ortadan kaldırmak için yeniden örnekleme yöntemleri ile veri ön işleme adımı gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yeniden örnekleme yöntemi ile elde edilen üç farklı veri setine son yıllarda sıklıkla kullanılan XGBoost modeli uygulanmış ve model başarıları karşılaştırılmıştır.

Bulgular: Yeniden örnekleme yöntemlerinden biri olan SMOTE yöntemi ile oluşturulan veri seti üzerinde kurulan XGBoost modelinin %78 doğru sınıflandırma oranıyla en iyi tahmin gücüne sahip model olduğu belirlenmiştir.

Özgünlük: Çalışmada diğer çalışmaların aksine finansal başarısızlığa uğrayıp uğramadığı bilinmeyen işletmeler üzerinde çalışılmıştır. Öncelikle işletmelerin finansal başarısızlık durumlarına ilişkin tahminde bulunulmuş sonrasında ise yeniden örnekleme yöntemleri kullanılmıştır.
The effectiveness of core stability exercises on pain in patients with low back pain: a meta-analysis
Authors: W. Wahyuni  , Kurnia Noofi Emma
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Lower back pain (LBP) results from stress in the muscles in the lower back. The pain patients with typical back pain feel is between the lower corner of the costa and the lumbosacral caused by muscle tension in the lower back area. Based on the Results of Basic Health Research (2018), people with low back pain cannot be ascertained in Indonesia, but it is estimated to be between 7.6% to 37%. One intervention that can be given to reduce pain in patients with LBP is core stability exercise. Meta-analysis studies using PICO. P: patients with non-specific LBP. I: core stability exercise. C: non-core stability exercise. O: decrease in pain.

Methods:  The method of this study was a systematic review where data collection of the results of this research is carried out through searches on the PubMed and Scopus websites. Keywords used include: "low back pain" AND "non-specific low back pain" AND "core stabilization exercise" OR "core stability" OR "core exercise" AND "Randomized Controlled Trial." The selected articles are full-text articles with a randomized controlled trial method. The application is used to analyze reports in Review Manager 5.4.

Results: as many as nine articles analyzed came from Korea, China, Turkey, India, Iran, the USA, and London. Studies show that patients with non-specific low back pain who received core stability exercise experienced a lower pain reduction of 0.02 than those who did not get core stability exercise, thus improving quality of life, and this effect was claimed to be statistically significant (hazard ratio (HR)= -0.02; 95% CI=-0.87 to 0.47; p<0.001).

Conclusion: core stability exercise can reduce pain and have an impact on improving quality of life
Index of the cycle of money: the case of Costa Rica
Authors: Challoumis Constantinos
Published: September 2023

The paper aims at determining, in a real-case scenario such as Costa Rica's economic system, how the theoretical basis of the money cycle plays out. The Money Cycle Index takes into account how well a country's economic structure is set up and what kind of financial model it needs to respond to the monetary crisis. Costa Rica's index of the cycle of money calculations is compared to the average global index of the cycle of money. This indicates that Costa Rica is in line with the global average, thus being a good economy, which could be at risk of falling into recession. The methodology shall conform to the theory, mathematics, statistics, and econometrics results. The work is efficient, as it demonstrates the strength of Costa Rica's economy. The application of the theory of the cycle of money to a country's economy has resulted in these results. These are the previous case scenarios from Latvia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Thailand, and Greece. This theory states that to improve the distribution of resources between the economy and smaller companies covering other economic sectors, businesses with a high level of capital should take an interest in manufacturing and technology areas where taxes are lower. The global recession period from 2012 to 2017 shall be used as a basis for compilations., by the Q.E. technique
Reconstruction of warm season temperatures in central Europe during the past 60,000 years from lacustrine GDGTs
Authors: Zander Paul D. , Böhl Daniel , Sirocko Frank , Auderset Alexandra , Haug Gerald , Martínez-García Alfredo
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Millennial-scale climate variations during the last glacial period, such as Dansgaard–Oeschger (D/O) cycles and Heinrich events, have been extensively studied using ice core and marine proxy records. However, there is a limited understanding of the magnitude of these temperature fluctuations in continental regions, and questions remain about the seasonal signal of these climate events. This study presents a 60,000-year long temperature reconstruction based on branched glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers (brGDGTs) extracted from lake sediments from the Eifel volcanic field, Germany. brGDGTs are bacterial membrane lipids that are known to have strong relationship with temperature, making them suitable for temperature reconstructions. We test several temperature calibration models on modern samples taken from soils and multiple maar lakes. We find a bias associated with water depth and anoxic conditions that can be corrected for by accounting for a brGDGT isomer that is only produced in anoxic conditions. The corrected temperature reconstruction correlates with proxy and model temperature record spanning the same time period, validating the calibration model. However, millennial-scale variability is significantly dampened in the brGDGT record, and in contrast to other northern hemisphere climate records, during several Heinrich stadials, temperatures actually increase. We demonstrate that these apparent discrepancies can be explained by the unique seasonal response of the brGDGT paleothermometer to temperatures of months above freezing (TMAF). Our data support the view that warm season temperatures in Europe varied minimally during the last glacial period, and that abrupt millennial-scale events were defined by colder, longer winters. Our continuous high-resolution temperature reconstruction provides important information about the magnitude of seasonal climate variability during the last glacial period that can be used to test climate models and inform studies of paleoecological change.
Aerosols and Clouds data processing and optical properties retrieval algorithms for the spaceborne ACDL/DQ-1
Authors: Dai Guangyao , Wu Songhua , Long Wenrui , Liu Jiqiao , Xie Yuan , Sun Kangwen , Meng Fanqian , Song Xiaoquan , Huang Zhongwei , Chen Weibiao
Published: September 2023

Abstract. The new-generation atmospheric environment monitoring satellite DQ-1, launched successfully in April 2022 carries the Aerosol and Carbon Detection Lidar (ACDL) which is capable of globally profiling the aerosols and clouds optical properties with high accuracy. The ACDL/DQ-1 is a high-spectral-resolution lidar (HSRL) with two-wavelength polarization detection, that can be utilized to derive the aerosol optical properties. The methods are specifically developed for the data processing and optical properties retrieval according to the specific characteristics of the ACDL system are introduced in detail in this paper. Considering the different signal characteristics and different background noise behaviours of each channel during daytime and nighttime, the procedures of data pre-processing, denoising process and quality control are applied to the original measurement signals. The aerosol and cloud optical properties products of the ACDL/DQ-1 including total depolarization ratio, backscatter coefficient, extinction coefficient, lidar ratio and colour ratio can be calculated by the retrieval algorithms presented in this paper. Two measurement cases with use of the ACDL/DQ-1 on 27th June 2022 and the global averaged aerosol optical depth (AOD) from 1st June to 4th August 2022 are provided and analysed, which demonstrated the measurement capability of the ACDL/DQ-1.
Inhibition of α-glucosidase activity by polyphenol compounds from C. occidentalis: Phytochemical screening and antidiabetic studies
Authors: Hazael Conania Nikiema Wende-Konté , Karanga Yssouf , Ilboudo Ousmane , Hamidou Ganamé Téeda , Hamidou Ganamé Téeda , Tapsoba Issa
Published: September 2023

Medicinal plants are recognized as a source of active molecules that can treat several diseases. Cassia occidentalis (C. occidentalis) is a medicinal plant traditionally used in rural areas of Burkina Faso for the treatment of diabetes. The objective of this work is to evaluate the antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of the fractions of this plant. The antidiabetic activity was investigated by following the inhibitory effect of the different fractions of plant extract on α-glucosidase. The antioxidant activities were performed using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) methods. TLC analysis revealed the presence of quercetin in the ethyl acetate fractions of stems and leaves of C. occidentalis. Ethyl acetate fractions of stems and leaves of C. occidentalis demonstrated significant antidiabetic properties with IC50 values ca. 0.274 ± 0.003 and 0.538 ± 0.011 mg/mL respectively compared to the reference acarbose with IC50 ca. 0.215 ± 0.004 mg/mL. The same fractions exhibited respectively the highest FRAP values close to 167.055 ± 0.008 and 128.490 ± 5.227 μg ET/mg and DPPH values of 114.062 ± 2.698 and 82.962 ± 3.189 μg ET/mg. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins and quinones. These results show that C. occidentalis possess molecules with interesting antidiabetic properties and demonstrate its use in the treatment of diabetes.
Benzimidazole: A Promising target for the development of novel drug molecules against breast cancer
Authors: Balgovind Balgovind , Goshain Omprakash
Published: September 2023

Breast cancer is considered as one of the deadliest diseases dominantly in developed and developing countries. Continuous research is required in order to design and develop better therapeutic agents for cancer treatment with more selectivity, efficacy and reduced toxicity. Fused heterocyclic ring system has been identified as a privileged structure by several researchers that can be used as a template for drug discovery and development in Medicinal Chemistry. Wide range of drugs with therapeutic potential contain hetero-aromatic bicyclic ring system as pharmacophore. According to various research outputs in the literature substituted benzimidazoles have wide range of pharmacological profiles with multi-targeting ability, making them an important basic nucleus for the design and development of novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of complex cancers including breast cancer, skin cancer, and blood cancer. In the presented article we have discussed research outputs by many scientists in the last few years that support the candidature of benzimidazole scaffold for the development of novel therapeutic agents against breast cancer along with their mechanism of action. This review also focuses on little introductory idea about benzimidazole nucleus and types of breast cancer.
Sanayi Devrimleri Tarihinde Kadın İstihdamı ve İktisadi Gelişim Süreci
Authors: LEVENTER Gizem , ALTUN ADA Ayşen
Published: September 2023

Geçmişten günümüze sanayileşme süreci dört aşamada gerçekleşmiştir. 18. yüzyılın sonlarına doğru buhar makinesinin icat edilmesiyle Birinci Sanayi Devrimi başlamış ve üretim faaliyetleri fabrikalara taşınmıştır. İkinci Sanayi Devrimi’yle birlikte üretimde elektrik sistemleri kullanımına geçilmiş ve seri üretim ortaya çıkmıştır. Tüm bu gelişmeleri takiben, elektronik ve bilgisayar teknolojisinin gelişmesiyle üretimde otomasyonun sağlandığı dönem ise Üçüncü Sanayi Devrimi ile olmuştur. Teknolojinin gelişmesi ve üretimde akıllı makinelerin kullanılmaya başladığı dönem ise Dördüncü Sanayi Devrimidir. Her sanayi devrimi yaşandığı dönem itibariyle sosyal ve ekonomik dönüşümleri beraberinde getirmekle birlikte işgücü piyasalarını etkilemiş ve kadın işgücü için önemli bir dönüm noktası olmuştur. Bu doğrultuda kadınların işçi statüsüyle çalışma hayatına dahil olmaları da sanayi devrimi ile gerçekleşmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, sanayi devrimleri sürecinde kadın istihdamının gelişimini ele almak; özelde Türkiye’de kadının çalışma hayatındaki durumunu ve kadın istihdamının iktisadi gelişmeye olan katkısını ortaya koyabilmektir. Gelişen teknoloji ile birlikte ortaya çıkan yeni meslek grupları çerçevesinde kadının ekonomideki önemini açıklamaktır. Çalışma; tarihsel süreçte sanayi devrimlerini, kadın istihdamı gelişimini açıklayabilmek saiki ile ele almaktadır. Çalışmada, iktisadi gelişme açısından kadın istihdamının önemli olduğu fakat uygulanan politikaların kadın istihdamını istenilen düzeyde arttıramadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu doğrultuda cinsiyet eşitsizliğine ve kadın istihdamına yönelik politikaların geliştirilmesi gerektiği belirtilerek, kadının mevcut ve yeni meslek gruplarına dahil olabilmesi adına politika önerilerinde bulunulmuştur.
The future of peer review - Royal Society Publishing
Authors: Grogan Kathleen , Neiman Maurine , Meirmans Stephanie
Published: September 2023

In this webinar, two members of the Proceedings B editorial board (Preprint/Senior Editor Maurine Neiman and Associate Editor Stephanie Meirmans) will be joined by a published author in the journal (Kathleen Grogan) to explore trends in peer review and how they see peer review evolving with time. Together with Andrew Dunn (Senior Publishing Editor for Royal Society Open Science), who will chair the discussion, this webinar will examine issues such as transparency in peer review, the key influences driving change, and how matters such as equity, diversity and inclusivity can be most effectively addressed to ensure a better future for peer review.
Knowledge and Perception of Healthcare Workers about Safe Water Supplies and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria at Primary Health Care Facilities in Gaza, Palestine
Authors:   -PhD Joint Program, Islamic University of Gaza & Al Azhar University-Gaza, T. Abu Shomar Reem , Zeitoun Mark , A. Elmanama Abdelraouf
Published: September 2023

Background: While concerns about the spread of Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in HCF have long been identified, the links with environmental issues - such as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) - are much less well understood. Indeed, misperceptions of links between WASH and AMR are identified as one of the hindrances of infection control programs. This study assessed the gap in knowledge in healthcare facilities (HCFs), by analyzing the perceptions of healthcare workers. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in governmental primary healthcare facilities in Gaza, Palestine between April and August 2022. Out of 1802 workers, 322 were randomly recruited to fill out a self-administer questionnaire. The workers were representing both genders (50.3% females) and aged between (19- 60 years). Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 23. Results: About half of the respondents (52.5%) did not know what the “WASH” term stands for, and nearly a quarter (22.7%) were unable to define AMR bacteria correctly. The perception of water safety was higher for domestic (66.1%) than for drinking water (54.7%) with a lower perception among females (p value=0.005) and medical staff (p value=0.000). At HCFs, only 40.7% of respondents had the perception that regular water safety monitoring occurs and 30.4% declared that water pollution was reported at their facilities. Only 20.0% of health workers think that they play a role in monitoring water safety and 24.8% think that they play a role in preventing and controlling AMR bacteria. Conclusion: Hybrid educational and awareness programs about water safety and prevention of AMR bacteria need to be implemented within the context of the One Health approach. The investment in WASH infrastructure at HCFs requires parallel investment in capacity building and raising awareness of workers.
Challenges and Obstacles during Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis Management Faced by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip
Authors:   -Ph.D. student at University of AlButana, Gaza, Palestin, A.  Aljamal Belal , Nimer Mohammed , A.  Zroog Susan , Aljeesh Yousef
Published: September 2023

Background: The main aim of this study was to describe the main challenges and obstacles faced by the Palestinian Ministry of Health (MoH) during the management of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis from a health policymakers' perspective in the Gaza Strip (GS). Methods: The researcher used a descriptive, exploratory qualitative design, targeting health policy-makers, with a sample size of 25, using a purposeful sampling technique. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were used to collect data, whereas the directed qualitative content analysis approach was adopted for the analysis of the interview data. Results: The study stated 26 challenges and obstacles faced by the Palestinian MoH and the health care system (HCS) and ways and measures taken by the MoH to deal with them. The study stated a set of challenges and obstacles faced by Palestinian MoH and HCS during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis management and ways and measures taken by MoH to deal with the following: 8 Challenges related to Shortage of oxygen and resources, as "The Shortage of produced amounts of oxygen, N=16”. 7 Challenges related to the nature of the Covid-19 pandemic, such as “Spreading of Covid-19 infection between medical personnel and Infection of the medical staff, N=6). 4 Challenges related to situational reality and community, as “Siege and closure of crossings and Impeding the entry of medical devices and equipment and vaccinations, N=11” 4 Challenges related to the health system and health services, as” the fragility of the health system as a result of repeated crises and attacks by the Israeli occupation, especially under the blockade, N=4”. 3 Challenges related to lack of information and knowledge, as “Lack of information and Knowledge about this new pandemic, N=15”. Conclusion: All of the participants agreed that MoH has done well since the beginning of the pandemic and over 3 despite the extreme shortage of resources and these challenges and obstacles. The study recommended activating and enhancing the role of the Palestinian PuHealth Emergency Operation Center (PHEOC) ].