bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pervasiveness of Depression among Students in Medical Colleges of Majmaah University, KSA
Authors: Asra Wajid Ara , Zeb Nida Gulzar , Abdalla Sawsan Mustafa , Almehmadi Badar , Farhan Saira , Abdrahman Huda H. , Mohamed Elsadig Y. , Elsabag Hala M. , Almehrijh Shahad Mohammed
Published: October 2022

Background: Depression is a mental condition that is defined by chronic melancholy and a loss of interest in things that a person generally enjoys, as well as an inability to carry out everyday tasks for at least two weeks. "Students cope with a multitude of difficulties at college, including new lifestyle, friends, roommates, exposure to different cultures and alternate ways of thinking, and, at times, financial troubles. Students who do not feel capable or equipped to cope with the unfamiliar atmosphere of a college campus are more likely to develop depression. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression among students in medical colleges of Majmaah University, Al Majmaah Saudi Arabia and to measure the rates of depression among students. Material and methods: This was a cross-sectional, observational study done on the medical students of Majmaah University in year 2019-2020. Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), along with a pretested pre-coded Socio demographic, questionnaire was used. Prior ethical approval was taken from the institutional review board. Participants’ anonymity was ensured. Sample Type used was Multi stage Stratified sampling and sample size was 369 students. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: A total of 369 students took part in the study out of which 185 (51%) were females and 184(49%) were males. After analysis it was found that only 14.9% of students were free from depression, 49.6% students had symptoms of mild depression, 21.7% had symptoms correlating with moderate depression and 13.8% students had severe depression symptoms. Moreover female students were found to have more percentage of moderate and severe depressive symptoms than the male students. Conclusion: Depression is quite prevalent among students in medical colleges of Majmaah University with more students falling under the category of mild to moderate depression. Females have more symptoms of depression than male students. There is need for proper mental health screening programs at community level to help the students to cope up with depression. Keywords: Depression, prevalence, university students, medical college
Postpartum Women with Urinary Incontinence and Low Back Pain
Authors: Ghani Azra–A- , . Saima , Shah Ibrahim , . Siraj , Ullah Sami
Published: October 2022

Background: Many women have urinary Incontinence after giving birth. Approximately 36%-44% of postpartum women have urine incontinence symptoms (UI). Incontinence in the postpartum period is often caused by damage to the urethra, the bladder, the nerves that control bladder function, malfunction in the pelvic floor muscles, or all four. Vesical denervation likely causes UI in women who have had a cesarean section by making the detrusor muscle unstable. F.Factors, Surgical Vaginal Birth, and Prenatal Bladder Neck movement owing to dysfunctional Pelvic Floor Muscles (PFM) and weakened Connective Tissue are further risk factors for the development of UI. Joint laxity, weakening of Connective Tissue, Loosened Ligaments and Stretched Abdominal Muscles from the growing uterus all contribute to the typical occurrence of lower back pain (LBP) in women after childbirth. It has been shown that postpartum women who experience low back pain and UI often do so together. Objective: This study aims to determine whether or not Urine Incontinence and Low Back Pain are related in Postpartum Women. Methodology: the study was conducted in Department of Urology at Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) Quota sampling was employed for this analysis. One group consisted of women with low back discomfort after delivery, whereas the other did not. In order to investigate the correlation between UI severity and LBP, participants were given UI questionnaires. Self-administered questionnaires were made available to respondents in English. Because some participants could not read the questionnaires, we had to collect the information from them verbally. Results: Fisher's exact test was used to look at the distribution of ICIQ-UI scores; the p-value was > 0.05 therefore the null hypothesis was not rejected. This meant that there was no correlation between urinary Incontinence and Lower back pain in women postpartum. Conclusion: This Study concludes disproving the hypothesis that UI and postpartum women experiencing low back discomfort. Keywords: Urinary Incontinence UI), Low Back Pain (LBP), Post Partum period. Pelvic Floor Disorders,
A. ADNAN SAYGUN’UN KÖROĞLU OPERASI VE TÜRK MÜZİK TARİHİNDEKİ YERİ
Authors: DEMİROVA GYÖRFFY Güler , AĞCA Derya
Published: October 2022

Bu makalenin gayesi, Türk Beşler’inden A. Adnan Saygun’un Köroğlu operasının (Op.52) Türk müzik tarihi içindeki yerini ve önemini araştırmaktır. Saygun’un Köroğlu operası bazı çalışmalarda incelenmiş ise de Türk ve Dünya müzik tarihindeki yerinin irdelenmesi ile müzikal analizi yeterince yapılmamıştır.

23 Mayıs 1973 tarihinde İstanbul’da prömiyeri gerçekleşen eser Saygun’un ustalık dönemi eserlerindendir. Türkiye’de ulusalcılık akımı ile yazılan ve Köroğlu kahramanlık destanını işleyen ilk operadır. Eser aynı zamanda Türkiye’de bestelenen ilk çağdaş milli operalar arasındandır.

Saygun bu eseri klasik dönem opera yazım tekniğinden uzak, XX. yüzyılda ortaya çıkan atonal müzik tarzında bestelemiştir. Operada uvertür, arya, ansambl gibi klasik müzik formları yoktur. Eserde romantik dönem, empresyonist akımın izleri vardır. Önceki müzik eserlerinde Türk müziğinin makamlarını kullanan Saygun, bu yaklaşımını Köroğlu epik operasında da sürdürmüştür.

Eser 23-25 Mayıs 1973 tarihlerinde iki kez sahnelenmiş ve büyük beğeni kazanmıştır. Kısa bir süre sonra yılın en iyi operası seçilmiştir. Buna karşın, opera Türkiye’de bir daha sahnelenmemiştir.

Bu makale, “Köroğlu” operasının bestecinin sanat hayatındaki yerini araştırmaktadır. XX. yüzyıl müzik akımlarıyla bestecinin operası arasındaki ilişkiye eğilmektedir. Epik operanın Türk ve Dünya müzik tarihindeki yerine ve önemine ışık tutmaktadır.
TÜRKİYE TÜRKÇESİ DİL BİLGİSİNDE “BİRLİKTE” TERİMİ ÜZERİNE
Authors: DOĞAN Ahmet Turan
Published: October 2022

Türkçede sözcüklerin basit, türemiş ve birleşik olmak üzere üç yapıda bulunduğu belirtilir. Basit sözcükler, sözcük kökünün herhangi bir yapım eki almadığı, türemiş sözcükler sözcük kökünün yapım eki alarak yeni anlam kazandığı, birleşik sözcükler ise en az iki sözcüğün çeşitli sebeplerle yan yana gelerek yeni bir işlev ve anlam için kullanıldığı sözcüklerdir. Aslında, Türkçedeki sözcük yapıları bunlarla sınırlı değildir. Türkçede bugüne kadar pek dikkat çekilmeyen ve/veya birleşik başlığı altında ele alınan ancak birleşik tanımına uymayan bazı sözcükler vardır. Bunlar, söz dizimindeki kullanımları itibarıyla yan yana bulunamadıkları için birlikte sözcük yapısını oluştururlar. Türkiye Türkçesinde bazı bağlama edatları bu yapıdaki sözcüklerden oluşur. Bunun yanında bazı zarf veya sıfatların önündeki isme gelen +A veya +DAn ekleriyle birlikte oluşturduğu yapılar da birlikte çekim edatları olarak adlandırılabilir. Çünkü, bunlar da yan yana kullanılmanın dışında birleşik olma için gerekli en az iki eş değer birleşenin yeni bir anlam ve işlev için kullanılması kuralına uymazlar. “İsim+(öncül ek / zarf-sıfat)= çekim edatı” yapısında olan bu birimler de birlikte terimiyle anılabilir. Sözcük düzeyindeki birlikte yapıların yanında Türkiye Türkçesinde ek düzeyinde birlikte yapılar da vardır. Bunlar da ek düzeyindeki birlikte yapıları oluştururlar. Dolayısıyla, söz konusu çalışmada Türkiye Türkçesindeki birlikte terimi sözcük düzeyinde, bağlama edatları ve çekim edatları üzerinden; ek düzeyinde ise çeşitli ekler üzerinden incelenmiş ve söz konusu terimin dil bilgisinde kullanılmasının gerekliliğine dikkat çekilmiştir.
MEHMET AKİF ERSOY’DA YENİDEN DİRİLİŞ ARKETİPİ
Authors: ÇETİN Nurullah
Published: October 2022

Osmanlı Devleti, son döneminde Batılı devletler karşısında siyasi, sosyal, askerî, ekonomik, eğitimsel, kültürel anlamda geri kalmıştı. Bunun sonucu olarak dağılıp parçalanmaya ve yıkılmaya yüz tutmuştu. Mehmet Akif Ersoy birçok şiirinde Osmanlı Devletinin hem bu ölüm halinin sebeplerini ortaya koydu, hem de bütün Müslümanların ve Türklerin yeniden dirilişi için çözüm önerileri sundu. O, İslam ümmetinin yeniden dirilişi için Asr-ı saadet dönemi değerlerine, Türk milletinin yeniden dirilişi için de Türk tarihinin parlak kahramanlık dönemlerine ait değerlere, ruh ve şuura dönüşü önerdi. Türk-İslam dünyasının yeniden dirilebilmesi için cahilliğe karşı bilimi ve eğitimi, ümitsizliğe karşı ümidi, bölünüp parçalanmışlığa karşı birleşip bütünleşmeyi, tembelliğe karşı çalışmayı, kozmopolitleşmeye karşı millî ahlakı önerdi.
Microbiología del agua perteneciente al lago cratérico volcánico Cuicocha. Imbabura. Ecuador: Estudio inicial
Authors: González Marco , Alarcón Diego , Araque Judith , Viteri Francisco , Villacis Luis , Escobar Sandra , Araujo Liliana , Medina Gerardo , Andueza Felix
Published: October 2022

La microbiología del agua de los lagos cratéricos volcánicos es un aspecto que se está investigando ampliamente, motivado a que su conocimiento puede ayudar a comprender el origen de la vida en la tierra, así como descubrir nuevas sustancias químicas de origen microbiano con distintas aplicaciones farmacéuticas e industriales. En Ecuador existen cinco lagos cratéricos volcánicos, pero son muy pocos los estudios microbiológicos. Por ello, el objetivo del trabajo fue realizar un estudio preliminar sobre la microbiología del agua del lago cratérico Cuicocha, situado a 3072 m.s.n.m. en la Provincia de Imbabura-Ecuador. Se recolectaron muestras de agua provenientes de ocho sitios de muestreos según lo indicado por la norma ecuatoriana NTE-INEN-2169-2013. Se cuantificaron los grupos bacterianos mediante la técnica de filtración de membrana de acuerdo con lo indicado por Andueza (2007) utilizando el agar R2A para las bacterias heterótrofas, el agar azul eosina de metileno para coliformes totales, agar cetrimida para Pseudomonas, agar manitol salado para Staphylococcus y el agar sabouraud con cloranfenicol para los hongos. En el análisis microbiológico se logró contabilizar un valor promedio de bacterias heterótrofas de 1,65 x 102 UFC/mL, Pseudomonas de 1,25 x 10 UFC/mL, Staphylococcus de 0,6 x 10 UFC/mL y hongos de 0,4 x 10 UFC/mL. En ninguna de las muestras se detectaron coliformes. Los valores del recuento microbiológico indican que se trata de un agua no estéril con una población microbiana viable cultivable escasa, la cual debe ser identificada, caracterizada, estudiada y preservada.
Uso de las redes sociales con fines académicos por parte de los estudiantes de la facultad de odontología, universidad de los andes, año 2021
Authors: Camargo Ruben , Sosa Darío
Published: October 2022

La creciente incorporación de las redes sociales (RRSS) en la vida diaria, ha hecho que estas sean de utilidad para la formación académica en cualquier área, es por esto que la investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar el uso académico de las RRSS por parte de los estudiantes de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Los Andes (FOULA), año 2021. Fue un estudio no experimental, de corte transversal y de tipo descriptivo, con una población de 300 estudiantes de pregrado activos de la FOULA. Se realizó un muestreo no probabilístico a conveniencia del investigador, en este caso vinculada al número de personas que respondieron la encuesta, conformando un total de 137 participantes. El 92% ha usado RRSS de los cuales 87,3% las han utilizado con fines académicos; Instagram con un 99%, se ubicó como la aplicación más utilizada como complemento de su formación. El 98,2% de los encuestados afirma que las RRSS son una herramienta útil en su formación académica. La necesidad constante de información y de mantenerse conectados en tiempo real puede ser utilizada en pro de mejorar de manera práctica los conocimientos, tanto de cultura general, como de temas del área odontológica. Estos resultados sugieren que la incorporación de RRSS en la educación, podría contribuir en una mejora en el compromiso del estudiante sobre su propia formación. Se recomienda estudiar más sobre la disposición de los estudiantes y profesores a utilizar las RRSS como herramientas de educación en la FOULA. PALABRAS CLAVE: redes sociales, educación, odontología
Retos y desafíos de la enseñanza virtual durante la pandemia COVID-19: perspectiva de los estudiantes de Psicología, Facultad Multidisciplinaria Oriental, Universidad de El Salvador, 2021
Authors: Vásquez Navarro Nahún
Published: October 2022

Durante la pandemia COVID-19 la Universidad de El Salvador realizó sus actividades educativas en la modalidad virtual. Este artículo se propone conocer la experiencia de los estudiantes de cuarto año de la carrera de Licenciatura en Psicología, que durante el Ciclo II del año 2021, cursaron la asignatura Diagnóstico y Psicoterapia de las Alteraciones Psicológicas Menores II, mediante una modalidad virtual. La metodología utilizada fue cualitativa de tipo exploratorio con un enfoque fenomenológico. Se empleó la técnica narrativa. Se elaboró un cuestionario abierto que explora las dimensiones de experiencia de los estudiantes, ventajas y desventajas relacionadas a lo virtual, así como las metas profesionales. El método de recolección de datos fue la encuesta en línea. Para el análisis se codificó la información tomando en consideración las dimensiones de interés. El resultado obtenido evidencia que en la experiencia de la asignatura predominan aspectos positivos, considerándola en general como: satisfactoria, buena, excelente, amplia, interesante, enriquecedora, gratificante, provechosa, y de agrado. Entre las ventajas que se identificaron resalta: fomento de la autonomía, responsabilidad, formación autodidacta unido al ahorro de dinero y tiempo, desarrollo de nuevas habilidades para el manejo de plataformas; como desventajas se encuentran, fallas en la conexión a internet, interferencias de los miembros de la familia, quehaceres de la casa, desinterés y aislamiento. Las metas profesionales son graduarse y obtener un posgrado.
Consumo de azúcar y eventos cardiovasculares mayores: revisión sistemática
Authors: Sierra Umaña Sebastian Felipe , Garcés Arias Andrés , Salinas Mendoza Sebastian , Castillo Rodriguez Cristian Alejandro , Álzate Granados Juan Pablo
Published: October 2022

Contexto: Factores dietarios poco saludables se han asociado con aumento de riesgo cardiovascular, uno de ellos; consumo de azúcar. 
Objetivo: Búsqueda, evaluación y análisis de la mejor evidencia disponible sobre el consumo de azúcar y desenlaces mayores cardiovasculares.
Metodología: Revisión sistemática de la literatura. Evaluación cuantitativa entre consumo de azúcar y alguno de los siguientes eventos cardiovasculares mayores (muerte cardiovascular, infarto agudo de miocardio no fatal o accidente cerebrovascular no fatal). Se incluyeron participantes mayores de 18 años no gestantes, sin cardiopatía congénita. 
Resultados: Se incluyeron 31 estudios primarios (27 estudios de cohortes y 4 estudios de casos y controles). Veintiuno evaluaron el consumo de azúcar e infarto agudo de miocardio, 12 consumo de azúcar y accidente cerebrovascular y 6 consumo de azúcar y muerte cardiovascular. Para los 3 desenlaces los resultados fueron controversiales, sin embargo, con significancia estadística en varios estudios para la asociación en cuestión, al evaluarse el consumo de azúcar por carga glucémica, índice glucémico, carbohidratos totales, entre otros.
Conclusiones: Sin bien la evidencia es contradictoria, sugiere de forma consistente a partir de estudios de cohorte que los carbohidratos con alto índice glucémico, azucares añadidos y bebidas azucaradas, aumentan el riesgo de presentar eventos adversos cardiovasculares mayores como infarto agudo de miocardio, ataque cerebrovascular y muerte cardiovascular.
Loan syndication and cocoa production: Evidence from Ghana
Authors:   Department of Banking and Finance, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Legon, Ghana, Ntiamoah Doku* James , K. Dziwornu Raymond ,   Department of Banking and Finance, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Legon, Ghana, Agbanyo Richard ,   Department of Banking and Finance, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Legon, Ghana, Owusuaa Awuletey Joyce ,   Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Accra-Ghana
Published: October 2022

The syndication of loansis an innovative financing model that has emerged in the financial landscape to help lenders spread risk and share opportunities. This study examines the relationship between syndicated loans and cocoa production in Ghana, using annual time-series data spanning from 1993 to 2020, as well as the autoregressive distributed lag model (ARDL). The study found a positive and significant short-run and long-run relationship between syndicated loans and cocoa production. Specifically, a 1% increase in the amount of syndicated loans increases cocoa production by 0.25% in the long run. The Ghana Cocoa Board should ensure efficient utilisation of syndicated loans by investing in productivity-enhancing programmes to boost cocoa production.
Thymoquinone's Potential Role in Cancer Chemotherapy: A Mini Review
Authors: Mahmood Naza Mohammed Ali , Hamaamin Karmand Salih
Published: October 2022

Background: Pollution and genetic factors have increased the likelihood of cancer in the developing world. Cancer is now the leading cause of death in young patients. Scientists are focusing on developing new treatments with a lower risk profile than traditional cytotoxic drugs. Nigella sativa (black seed) has been used for centuries by ancient cultures to treat a variety of ailments. Thymoquinone, the main active compound found in Nigella sativa, is a useful therapeutic agent for various morbidities, including cancer. Aim: The review aims to highlight thymoquinone's potential cytotoxic and chemoprotective effects. Methods: The most recent articles were found using reputable websites such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and Research Gate. Many titles, such as thymoquinone, breast cancer, leukemia, colon cancer, osteosarcoma, ovary cancer, and so on, have been used in searches. Then the information from in vitro studies and animal experiments was collected; the preprint, article review, and meta-analysis study were all excluded. Results: Thymoquinone reduced cell viability and induced programmed cell death in breast cancer, colon cancer, leukemia, osteosarcoma, ovary cancer, and colon cancer. TQ causes cytotoxicity through a variety of mechanisms, including the induction of reactive oxygen species and the inhibition of NF-kB activity in some cancers. Conclusion: Thymoquinone is a promising future cytotoxic agent with fewer side effects than traditional cytotoxic agents.
Short communication: Zizyphus fruit fly (Carpomya incompleta (Becker), Diptera: Tephritidae) is expanding its range in Europe
Authors: Garrido-Jurado Inmaculada , Quesada-Moraga Enrique , Yousef-Yousef Meelad
Published: October 2022

Aim of study: To identify a new pest of jujube reported by the farmers in Spain.
Area of study: The Iberian Peninsula (Spain).
Material and methods: The insects were identified according to the mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase subunit I (COI) gene and the main morphological features of this tephritid species, including the ocellar seta, the mesonotum and apical crossband in winds.
Main results: Based on morphological characterization the insects were identified as Carpomya incompleta (Becker) (Diptera: Tephritidae), which was confirmed by the phylogenetic analysis with more than 94% of identity. Besides, the distance analysis showed very low intraspecific divergence in C. incompleta sequences.
Research highlights: We report the presence of the zizyphus fruit fly in Spain for the first time. This presence has been reported to the Early Warning Systems on Alien Invasive Species of the Andalusian Government (Spain).
Foreign Language Literature in the Online Mode: A Quasi-Experimental Study with College EFL Learners in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alkodimi Khaled Abkar , Hassan Al-Ahdal Arif Ahmed Mohammed
Published: October 2022

The sudden outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent drastic changes in the education sector led to a great deal of interest being generated in educational research. The corpus so added covered a wide range of issues that mushroomed in the new scenario, and as far as language research goes, there were not many areas that did not invoke new forays. However, teaching and learning of literature courses has remained a largely virgin territory and one which this study explores. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study examines the perspectives and satisfaction of EFL learners and teachers at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University (IMBSIU), Saudi Arabia, to the study of English literature in the online mode with standard online learning platforms in Imam University. This was followed by collection of quantitative data from both teachers (N= 30) and students (N= 50) using online surveys after an interventional period of six weeks during which literature lessons were delivered in a purely online mode. Data were collected via validated questionnaire supported by previous studies. Results showed that teachers reported their satisfaction due to the engagement of their students in the online literature classes. Similarly, students of the EFL literature class at IMBSIU have positive attitudes and high satisfaction on studying literature in the online mode. Furthermore, students reported gains in terms of (i) Efficacy of materials and resources; ii. Opportunities for autonomous learning; and iii. Opportunities for interaction; the teachers reported satisfaction in terms of i. Learner interaction; and ii. Professional satisfaction. The outcomes are likely to reflect on the efficacy of pedagogical practices and help enhance learning outcomes. Based on these findings, the study proposes pertinent recommendations on how online learning platforms in a tertiary setting might be utilized and enhanced over time, even when the pandemic becomes a thing of the past.
Interwoven Factors that Influence EFL Learning at Tertiary Level in the Saudi Context: A Case Study
Authors: Alharbi Ayed T
Published: October 2022

It is undoubtedly true that some factors influence students' learning of the English language. This research examines factors that influence Saudi students' learning, studying in second language acquisition (ENG 466) course,  at the English and Translation Department, Qasim University This qualitative study included 13 Saudi EFL learners using an open-ended three feedback questions to collect the data that explored linguistics, social, and psychological factors that influence their L2 learning. Using the content analysis procedures, the study found: some students considered they were average- or weak second language (L2) learners, more than half of the students believed that they were proficient L2 learners. Additionally, the results showed that all three (linguistic, social, and psychological) factors were significant in either encouraging or discouraging learners in the progression of their L2, for instance, a teacher may be a source of inspiration for students or a source of discouragement. The response also revealed that having a companion to practise the language who is interested in the subjects you are learning with, is among the key elements that define successful language learners. The research advises EFL teachers to exercise caution and address the various elements that influence their students' acquisition of a second language. The present paper's conclusion included a few comments, instructional implications, and suggestions.
Utilization of Lexical Proficiency Worksheets in Enhancing the Reading Comprehension of Senior High School Students
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1181-7820, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5116-8087, 16-fs-eng-371@lspu.edu.ph, cecilia.diva@lspu.edu.ph, Laguna State Polytechnic University, San Pablo City Campus, San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines, S. Deduque Julieta , B. Diva Cecilia
Published: October 2022

This experimental and descriptive study was conducted to enhance the reading comprehension of 177 Grade 11 HUMSS students of Tipas Integrated National High School through the utilization of Lexical Proficiency Worksheets (LPWs) designed and integrated with the Course Reading and Writing Skills given for eight weeks during the 3rd Quarter of the School Year 2021-2022. It is a quantitative type of research that used correlational design and purposive sampling techniques. It used pre and post-test, LPWs and perceptionnaire as research instruments. The study revealed that the pre-assessed level of comprehension skills among respondents before the LPWs’ utilization ranged from non-reader to independent level while the post-assessed level of comprehension skills among respondents ranged from frustration to independent level after the utilization of LPWs. The respondents perceived the quality of designed LPWs as very satisfactory in terms of objectives, content, format and language, usefulness, and satisfactory in terms of instructional delivery. The hypothesis stating that there is no significant difference between the pre and post-assessed level of reading comprehension before and after the utilization of LPWs is not supported. Additionally, the hypothesis stating that there is no significant relationship between the perceived quality of the designed LPWS and the respondents’ reading comprehension is not supported. The designed worksheets contributed a lot towards enhancing the lexical proficiency and comprehension skills of the learners. Keywords: Lexical Proficiency Worksheets, Lexical, Literal, Interpretive, Applied, Affective Comprehension Skill
A Novel Least-Squares Level Set Method by Using Polygonal Elements
Authors: Nguyen Tran Ba Dinh , Nguyen Hoang Son , Phan Duc-Huynh
Published: October 2022

In this study, we apply an artificial viscosity method to convert an unsteady level set (LS) convection equation into an unsteady LS convection-diffusion transport equation to stabilize the numerical solution of the convection term. Then a novel least-square polygonal finite element method is used to solve an unsteady LS convection-diffusion problem. The least-squares method provided good mathematical properties such as natural numerical diffusion and the positive definite symmetry of the resulting algebraic systems for the convection-diffusion and re-initialization equations. The proposed method is evaluated numerically in two different benchmark problems: a rigid body rotation of Zalesak’s disk, and a time-reversed single-vortex flow. In comparison with conventional triangular (T3) and quadrilateral (Q4) elements, polygonal elements are capable of providing greater flexibility in mesh generation for complicated problems as well as more accurate in solving the LS equations. In addition, the numerical results are also compared with the results which obtained from essentially non-oscillatory type formulations and particle LS methods. The results show that the proposed method completely matches the previously published results.
Investigation of the lawsuits regarding Down syndrome
Authors: KAYMAKCALAN Hande
Published: October 2022

Objective: To examine the number of cases filed about Down syndrome in terms of its numbers, causes and consequences, to provide
an overview of what doctors should pay attention to when informing and consulting patients and during follow-up and recommend
solutions for decreasing the number of malpractice cases. (Discussing the legal aspect of the decisions is beyond the scope of this
research.)
Materials and Methods: ‘Down’, ‘Down sendromu’ ‘Down’s, ‘trizomi 21 ‘, ‘trisomi 21’ and ‘trisomy 21’ was written to ‘ https://
karararama.yargitay.gov.tr/ ‘ and ‘https://karararama.danistay.gov.tr/’ web addresses search engines and the data was examined with
Microsoft Excel or with R version 4.0.5 ( 2021-03-31) for bias and frequency table was used and the results were examined.
Results: A total of 53 cases were found. 49 supreme court and 4 Council of State court decisions are found. The cases are from
27.10.2009 to 13.10.2021.
Conclusion: A total of 39 different Down syndrome cases were examined, as 6 of the 53 cases were related to the same cases and 8
of them were cases not related to Down syndrome. 28 cases are “doctor negligence”, 5 are “reckless killing”, 1 “material mixing in the
genetic center”, 1 “unauthorized use of the child’s photo”, 1 “stealing money from the child”, 1 “intentionally injuring the child”, 1
‘inheritance request for the child’ and 1 on ‘guardianship’.
Nghiên cứu mô phỏng xác định ứng xử chịu uốn của dầm bê tông cốt thép và polyme sợi thủy tinh
Authors: Nguyễn Quang Sĩ , Nguyễn Hoàng Quân
Published: October 2022

Bài báo trình bày nghiên cứu mô phỏng số bằng phương pháp phần tử hữu hạn nhằm xác định ứng xử chịu uốn của kết cấu dầm bê tông sử dụng cốt thép và composit sợi thủy tinh (GFRP). Kết quả mô phỏng số được so sánh với kết quả thực nghiệm trên mẫu dầm chịu uốn bốn điểm. Kết quả thu được cho thấy sự tương đồng giữa mô hình mô phỏng số và kết quả thí nghiệm trên các phương diện như đường cong lực chuyển vị, dạng phá hoại. Bên cạnh đó, một số tham số ảnh hưởng đến ứng xử chịu uốn của dầm bê tông cốt hỗn hợp thép và GFRP cũng được khảo sát.
Sự biến đổi hình thái không gian của làng hoa Tân Quy Đông - thành phố Sa Đéc, tỉnh Đồng Tháp, Việt Nam
Authors: Long Lê Hoàng Thiên , Bình Mai Thanh
Published: October 2022

Xã Tân Quy Đông là một cộng đồng lâu đời ở khu vực đồng bằng sông Cửu Long có biệt danh là làng hoa. Do địa hình trũng thấp, cảnh quan khu vực này thay đổi theo mùa và chịu ảnh hưởng của thủy triều sông Sa Đéc. Sự phát triển của khu dân cư được đan xen với các khu vực canh tác để tạo thành một không gian đô thị độc đáo và dễ nhận biết. Tuy nhiên, tốc độ tăng trưởng đô thị và lượng khách du lịch đang tạo ra những thay đổi về cơ cấu kinh tế, hình thái không gian ở làng hoa này, đặc biệt là liên quan đến nhà ở và kênh rạch. Nghiên cứu này đặt ra câu hỏi rằng không gian làng đang thay đổi như thế nào dưới tác động của sự phát triển đô thị. Kết hợp phân tích không gian sử dụng GIS với khảo sát thực địa, bài báo này sẽ tìm hiểu mối quan hệ giữa phát triển kinh tế - du lịch và sự chuyển đổi của làng nghề hoa Tân Quy Đông. Các nhà quy hoạch và các quan chức chính quyền thành phố khác có thể sử dụng phân tích này để thông báo cho thiết kế đô thị cân bằng giữa bảo tồn cảnh quan với phát triển
Narcisismo colectivo, populismo y perfiles políticos en Andalucía y Cataluña
Authors: Arias Maldonado Manuel , Olivas Osuna José Javier , Clari Enrique
Published: October 2022

Este artículo analiza la relación entre populismo y narcisismo colectivo a partir de los datos empíricos proporcionados por una encuesta de opinión realizada en Andalucía y Cataluña. Por narcisimo colectivo hay que entender la creencia de que el grupo al que se pertenece es excepcional y carece del reconocimiento que merece. En principio, cabría esperar que el narcisismo colectivo fuese un predictor del populismo, ya que este último se basa en la creación de un antagonismo moralista entre el pueblo auténtico y sus enemigos. Los resultados de la encuesta sugieren que la relación entre  narcisismo, populismo e identidades es compleja y se encuentra mediada por factores contextuales de carácter social y político; así sucede con la identificación lingüística en Cataluña en el marco del conflicto separatista. Hallazgo adicional del trabajo es la insuficiencia de la  escala de Akkerman et al. (2014) a la hora de identificar el populismo de izquierda.
The role of a Family and Community Nurse in a Country Nursing Home in a major metropolitan hospital in Lombardy, Italy
Authors: Bosio Marco , Colombo Silvia , Zoppini Laura , Giroldi Simona , Moreno Mauro
Published: October 2022

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Method of selecting signals with spatial-temporal diversity for underwater communication using OFDM technique
Authors: Do Dinh Hung , Nguyen Quoc Khuong  , Ha Duyen Trung  , Nguyen Thanh Trung , Nguyen Thi Hai Yen
Published: October 2022

In this paper, we propose a reliable communication solution using space-time diversity technique but using only one transceiver antenna applied to mobile OFDM system in underwater communication environment. In our solution, instead of using multiple receive antennas, the transmitter transmits an OFDM signal N times consecutively. The moving transmitter during sending OFDM frames will creat both spatial and temporal diversity of the received signal. To decode the signal from N received OFDM signal frames, we propose an optimal frame selection method to increase efficiency as well as save decoding time. The simulation and experimental results show that the system can achieve a better SER error rate than the MRC technique applied to N received data frames and the number of calculations in our algorithm is also less than that of combination maximum cases of N frames.
DOĞAL LİFLER VE DOĞAL BOYAR MADDELER KULLANILARAK OLUŞTURULAN BİR LİF SANATI ÇALIŞMASININ OLUŞUM SÜRECİ: SUYUN ÖTESİNDE
Authors: ATALAN Dilara Nur , ÜZÜMCÜ Bünyamin
Published: October 2022

Doğal yaşam, insanoğlunun yaradılışında var olan ve temel ihtiyaçları karşılamak amacını yerine getirmeye odaklı bir olgudur. Giyim ve tekstil bağlamında, insanlar, soğuk hava koşullarından ve diğer çevresel etkenlerden korunma ihtiyacı nedeniyle bitkilerden ve hayvan postlarından lifler elde ederek, vücutlarını örtmek amacıyla kullanmışlardır. Zaman içerisinde teknolojinin gelişmesi ve malzemelerin çeşitlenmesi ile yeni teknikler keşfedilerek lifler tekstil yüzeyleri haline getirilmiştir. Bu tekstil yüzeyleri, kendi doğal renkleri ile kullanıldığı gibi farklı doğal ve yapay boyalar yardımı ile renklendirilerek kullanılmış ve kullanılmaktadır. Çiçek, yaprak, bitki, toprak ve kaya gibi doğal boya kaynaklarından farklı yapıda ve tonlarda pek çok renk elde edilebilmektedir. Bu çalışma kapsamında farklı doğal kaynaklardan boyarmadde elde edilmiş ve yine doğal lifler bu boyalarla renklendirilmiştir. Renklendirilmesi yapılan lifler farklı form ve biçimlerde kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışma kapsamında deniz yaşamının önemi, deniz ve su kirliliğinin çevreye ve canlı yaşamına etkilerine dikkat çekilmiştir. “Suyun Ötesinde” adı verilen lif sanatı çalışması ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Çalışma tuval üzerine uygulanmış olup, tasarım süreci ve uygulanan adımlar aktarılmıştır.
Perspectives on Computer Aided Drug Discovery
Authors: KIRBOĞA Kevser Kübra , KÜÇÜKSİLLE Ecir
Published: October 2022

The drug development and discovery process are challenging, take 15 to 20 years, and require approximately 1.5-2 billion dollars, from the critical selection of the target molecule to post-clinical market application. Several computational drug design methods identify and optimize target biologically lead compounds. Given the complexity and cost of the drug discovery process in recent years, computer-assisted drug discovery (CADD) has spread over a broad spectrum. CADD methods support the discovery of target molecules, optimization of small target molecules, analysis, and development processes faster and less costly. These methods can be classified into structure-based (SBDD) and ligand-based (LBDD). SBDD begins the development process by focusing on the knowledge of the three-dimensional structure of the biological target. Finally, this review article provides an overview of the details, purposes, uses in developing drugs, general workflows, tools used, limitations, and future of CADD methods, including the SBDD and LBDD processes that have become an integral part of pharmaceutical companies and academic research.
Gündüz Kuşağı Programları Bağlamında Kadın Güçlenmesini Yeniden Düşünmek: Gelin Evi Örneği
Authors: ÇOPUROĞLU Merve
Published: October 2022

2016 yılından beri gündüz kuşağında yayınlanan Gelin Evi programı yeni gelinlerin yeteneklerini sergilediği bir yarışma olarak abartılı tüketim kültürüne özendirmek ve kadın temsilini iyi bir gelin olmaya indirgemek sebebiyle sıklıkla eleştirilse de program tıpkı diğer medya içerikleri gibi toplumu etkileyebilecek bir potansiyele sahiptir. Özellikle programın güncel bölümlerinde sunucunun, kadınların eş seçimi yaparken kendi kararlarının almasının ve ekonomik bağımsızlığa sahip olmalarının önemini vurgulaması, kadınların meslek edinebilecekleri merkezlerden bahsetmesi programı kadın güçlenmesi söyleminin toplumun farklı kesimlerine yayılması açısından önemli ve işlevsel kılar. Kadın güçlenmesi kavramsal olarak kadınların kendi kararlarını alıp uygulayabilecek kaynakları ve imkanları ellerinde tutarak bunları başkalarına bağımlı olmadan kullanabilmesini ifade ederken Gelin Evi programında bağlamsal düzeyde kendisini gösterir. Böylece, Gelin Evi programı hali hazırda sahip olduğu insanları etkileme kapasitesi ile değerlendirildiğinde kadın güçlenmesini sağlayabilecek bir araç haline gelebilir. Televizyon yalnızca insanları eğlendirmekle kalmaz, aynı zamanda fikirleri ve yeni yaşam pratiklerini kitlelere aktaran bir araç olarak işlevselleşir. Bu bağlamda, kadın güçlenmesi söylemi izleyicilerin toplumsal cinsiyet eşitliğini benimsemesi yönünde önemli bir araç olduğundan, kadın güçlenmesine alan açabilecek söylemlerin Gelin Evi programındaki önemi yadsınmamalıdır.
Bölgesel Deplasmanlı Ligde Oynayan Kadın Basketbolcu ve Voleybolcuların Görsel İşitsel Reaksiyon, Çeviklik ve Statik Denge Değerlerinin Karşılaştırılması.
Authors: TOKGÖZ Gürkan
Published: October 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı elit kadın basketbolcu ve voleybolcuların görsel ve işitsel reaksiyon, çeviklik ve statik denge ölçüm değerlerinin karşılaştırılması ve aradaki farklılıkların incelenmesidir. Araştırmaya, Elazığ ilinde bölgesel kadınlar basketbol liginde bulunan Elazığ Basketbol Kulübünde oynayan (n:12, yaş ort. : 21,91±2,27; spor yaşı ort. : 7,41±1,92; boy ort. : 172±3,90; kilo ort. : 60,66±3,84; bki: 20,48±0,44) 12 sporcu ile Elazığ ilinde voleybol ikinci ligi 15. Grupta yer alan Elazığ belediye Ebuaş voleybol takımında oynayan (n:12, yaş ort. : 20,08±1,78; spor yaşı ort. : 6,83±1,40; boy ort. : 170,25±3,30; kilo ort. : 58,08±2,57; bki: 20,03±0,49) 12 sporcu katılmışlardır. Sporcuların yaş, spor yaşı, boy, kilo, beden kütle indeksi, görsel ve işitsel reaksiyon testi, çeviklik testi ve statik denge ölçümleri yapılmış, elde edilen sonuçlar istatistiksel olarak karşılaştırılmıştır. Görsel ve işitsel reaksiyon testinde New-Test 1000 (Reaction Timer) aleti, çeviklik testinde T testi, statik denge testinde flamingo denge testi kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler Spss 22.0 programı ile istatistiksel olarak incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, görsel ve işitsel reaksiyon zamanı ölçümünde voleybolcular lehine anlamlı farklılık (p
VARIABILIDADE ESPAÇO-TEMPORAL DO FÓSFORO DISPONÍVEL, NUMA CATENA DE SOLOS DO PAMPA - 4 ANOS DE MONITORAMENTO
Authors: Machado Jamille de Lara , Soares Júlio Cesar Wincher , de Freitas Higor Machado , de Lima Thaynan Hentz , de Campos Vanderson Fernandes , Gonçalves Lucas da Silva
Published: October 2022

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EPITELIOMA SEBÁCEO EM UM CÃO: RELATO DE CASO.
Authors: Wanderley Daniel Dias , Coelho Yani Neves , do Lago Bruno Corrêa
Published: October 2022

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TRATAMENTO EMERGENCIAL A EXEMPLAR DE TYTO FURCATA EM ESTADO DE CHOQUE – RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Albuquerque Maria Priscilla Borges , Silva Ray César , Silva Carolina Ribeiro , Bustamante Isabela Lima
Published: October 2022

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ASPECTOS EPIDEMIOLÓGICOS DE SOPROS CARDÍACOS EM CÃES ATENDIDOS NA UNIDADE DE ATENDIMENTO ANIMAL DO INSTITUTO FEDERAL DO NORTE DE MINAS GERAIS - CAMPUS SALINAS
Authors: Lopes Thalles Bruno Vieira , Bonfim Taíne Montalvão , Drummond Fernando Nardi , Garrido Eduardo , Castanheira Thaís Larissa Lourenço
Published: October 2022

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ELABORAÇÃO DE SIDRA PROBIÓTICA UTILIZANDO SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Nalepa Katlyn Thaís , Pinto Juliane Cordeiro , Braga Cíntia Maia
Published: October 2022

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EFEITO DA PROFUNDIDADE DE SEMEADURA E DA LUMINOSIDADE NA GERMINAÇÃO E NO ÍNDICE DE VELOCIDADE DE EMERGÊNCIA DE SEMENTES DE QUIABO
Authors: Vicente Melissa Wendy Ribeiro , Silva Thais Helena Lima , Cruz Alisson de Oliveira
Published: October 2022

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OBSTRUÇÃO EM CÓLON MENOR POR HEMATOMA INTRAMURAL EM UM EQUINO
Authors: de Souza Maria Carolina Neves , de Oliveira Isabella Caetano , D’Apparecida Willane B. , Martins Thaíza , Pires Luana Almeida , Almeida Fernando Queiroz , de Lima Leonardo Rodrigues
Published: October 2022

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MYCOCENOSIS OF GRAPE BERRIES CULTIVATED IN THE CENTRAL SLOVAK WINE REGION
Authors: Felsociova Sona , Arvayova Vanesa
Published: October 2022

Eleven samples of grapes from the Central Slovak wine-growing region were examined at the time of harvest in 2021 using the plating method and the plating method with surface disinfection. Plates were incubated aerobically at 25±1 °C in the dark for one week. Identification of fungi was based on morphological and microscopic characteristics. Of the 574 strains detected and identified in the exogenous mycobiota, the most common genus was Alternaria (90.9%), followed by Aspergillus (72.7%), Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Rhizopus (63.6%, each). The most abundant genera found by descending order were Alternaria (53.3%), Rhizopus (9.4%), Aspergillus (5.5%) and only in minor percentage by Penicillium (3%), among others. Of the 512 strains detected and identified in the endogenous mycobiota, the most common genus was Alternaria (100%), followed by Rhizopus (81.8%), Penicillium (72.7%), Aspergillus (63.6%), Cladosporium (45.5%), and Epicoccum (27.3%). The most abundant genera were Alternaria (61.1%), Cladosporium (13.1%), Aspergillus (11.7%), and Rhizopus (9%). The major fungal species isolated from the genera Aspergillus and Penicillium were Aspergillus section Nigri and Penicillium glabrum. Potentially toxigenic Aspergillus and Penicillium species were evaluated for toxinogenicity by thin-layer chromatography. Positive toxinogenity was found for all strains of Aspergillus clavatus tested and for almost all strains of Penicillium expansum and P. crustosum. Out of the two Aspergillus flavus isolates tested, none produced AFB1, AFG1, and CPA. Ochratoxigenic microfungi did not produce OTA.
Wie Gott und Spencer-Brown Welten erschufen
Authors: Freystetter Josef
Published: October 2022

Es ist mehr als erstaunlich, mit welcher Präzision ein 2500 Jahre alter Text, die sogenannte erste Schöpfungsgeschichte der Genesis, mit den Laws of Form George Spencer-Browns übereinstimmt. Offensichtlich wurde im vorderasiatischen Raum über Jahrhunderte ein Sprachdenken und eine Welt- und Wirklichkeitstheorie entwickelt, die nach und nach vom europäisch-altgriechischen Seinsdenken – weil einfacher – abgelöst wurde. Die häufigen Bezugnahmen Spencer-Browns auf den Daodejin, ein Text, der dem Weisen Lao Ze zugeschrieben wird, lassen darauf schließen, dass zwischen dem altbabylonischen Denken und dessen Mathematik fast völlige Entsprechung herrschte. Das Anliegen des Strukturvergleichs beschränkt sich darauf, die beiden Texte Schritt für Schritt sich selbst wechselseitig interpretieren zu lassen. Es ist vor allem der Genesistext, der es erlaubt, den Gesamtzusammenhang der Laws of Form einfacher zu erfassen, und es sind vor allem die Laws of Form, die es erlauben, den Genesistext eindeutig als wortalgebraische Konstruktionsanweisung zu lesen bzw. zu hören.
Recommendations for a ‘Wellbeing Curriculum’ to Mitigate Undergraduate Psychological Distress Associated with Lack of Careers Confidence and Poor University Engagement
Authors: Choate Julia , Vojisavljevic Danica , Carroll Fiona Y. , Carroll David , Filby Caitlin E. , Dichtl Bernhard
Published: October 2022

To foster a ‘wellbeing curriculum’ in a climate with an increasingly competitive graduate jobs market, we believe it is critical to support undergraduate career development and to develop positive peer and educator relationships, particularly for non-vocational degree programs. However, these relationships between undergraduate wellbeing and their career development or peer/educator relationships have not been specifically examined. This study used a mixed methods approach to examine if poor career development or university engagement (quality of relationships with peers or educators, use of the university careers and counselling services, time studying) were associated with psychological distress for students in non-vocational degree programs. Undergraduates (biomedical science; n=1100) from five Australian universities participated in a survey to investigate relationships between psychological distress, as determined by their responses to the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales, and their career development or university engagement. Almost half of the students lacked confidence in their ‘future employment and job prospects’. Students’ psychological distress was significantly correlated with lack of confidence with their career development, poor relationships with their peers and educators and little use of the counselling service. Further exploration of these factors in student focus groups highlighted stress associated with academic competition between students and a critical need for undergraduate career development, especially industry placements. We provide pivotal recommendations to promote undergraduate and educator wellbeing, by developing a ‘wellbeing curriculum’ that supports career development and positive relationships between students and their peers and educators, particularly vital for non-vocational degrees.
Determination of Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Concentration in Environmental Samples in West Kirby Area Using Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy
Authors: Akinduro Ekundayo Oki
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this work is to investigate and evaluate the level of contamination of naturally occurring radionuclides in environmental soil samples collected at a place from West Kirby using gamma-ray spectroscopy. The Broad Energy Germanium (BEGe2825) detector has the ability to detect gamma-rays in the range of 3 keV-3MeV. This detector offers a very good resolution, low noise performance and almost ideal Gaussian shape in our analysis. Under our depth of interest of 0 – 48 cm, a total of six spectra were measured. From known values of gamma-ray energies, a calibrated curve was plotted. From the analysis, the mean activity concentration of naturally radionuclides of uranium-238, thorium-232 and potassium-40 obtained are 6.7 ± 0.1 Bq/kg, 5.6 ± 0.1Bq/kg and 398.2± 8.2 Bq/kg were found in the range of (5.37 ± 0.30- 8.86 ±0.40) Bq/kg, (4.37 ± 0.31- 8.72 ±0.35) Bq/kg and (384 ± 19 and 416 ± 21) Bq/kg respectively. Man-made radionuclides of americium-241 and cesium-137 mean activity concentrations are 4.3± 0.1 Bq/kg and 14.5 ± 0.3 Bq/kg were found in the range of (BDL: 5.95±0.32) Bq/kg and (6.66 ± 0.35- 29.2 ±1.5) Bq/kg respectively.
Mobility and Degradation of Pesticides in Soil-Risk to Groundwater Contamination
Authors: Rasool Rozy , Thakur Sudeshna
Published: October 2022

Pesticides are used in modern agriculture to prevent crop losses by different pests and allow sustentation of the current crop yields. The pesticides after their use enter the environment viz., soil, water and air, then undergo various interactions and complex transformations resulting in the formation of multiple metabolites. The fate of pesticides in the environment depends on the properties of pesticide, soil and some other miscellaneous factors. Pesticides and their metabolites may move downward and reach groundwater under the effect of gravity, percolation, agricultural runoff or backsiphoning, hence there is risk to groundwater contamination. Chemicals have been noticed in groundwater, drinking water and surface water supplies. Therefore, research on ill-effects of the pesticide use and their fate in the environment is of great concern. The indigenous micro-flora is successful in biodegradation and removal of xenobiotics. So, in order to ensure public safety as well as the environmental protection from the chemical use, the pesticide use must be judicious and biodegradation of such chemicals to reduce their residues in agricultural products needs to be escalated.