bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
الاقتباس من القرآن الكريم في المناجاة الصوفية
Authors: معين صبري الخفاجي هالة , حمادي خلباص الزاملي إسماعيل
Published: February 2025

كان للمرجعيات الثقافية الدينية أهميتها الكبيرة في رفد المناجاة الصوفية بالتراث الفكري الديني ، وقد اضفت على المناجاة حيوية ومصداقية مع جماليتها ، فقد أراد الصوفية سبر أغوار النص القرآني وتوظيف قصصه والاقتباس من معانيه وألفاظه ، وبهذا يعزز مكانة المناجاة ويرفع من قدرها ، كذلك عندما يقدمها المناجي بين يدي الله وهي بهذه الجمالية تتناسب مع جلال وعظمة المعبود . ويعد القرآن الكريم المرجع الأول للمتصوفة بكل ما يحتويه من شرائع وأفكار ومعانٍ وألفاظ ، إذ أنه يخلق أجواء وقدسية خاصة تتوشح بالجمال والبراعة فضلاً عما تسبغه على أرواحنا من هدوء وتدبر في تلك المعاني والألفاظ ، فالشاعر الصوفي وجد في القرآن الكريم رافداً ينهل من عباراته وألفاظه لتولد دلالة جديدة تتحاور مع المضامين المقدمة .وإن توظيف ألفاظ آي القرآن الكريم لا يكون من سورة واحدة ، إنما نجد في المقطوعة الشعرية ألفاظ وجمل من سور متعددة وبما يتناسب مع الدلالة التي يريد أن يوضحها الشاعر لنا في مناجاته وقد أخذ الصوفية دلالة اللفظ التي تتناسب وتنسجم مع المعنى والغرض الذي يريد توصيله بمناجاته
تحليل اثر الايرادات العامة في مساهمة القطاع الصناعي في الناتج المحلي الاجمالي في العراق ( 2003 – 2018 )
Authors: حسين زغير علي , كريم بلحاوي القريشي حاتم
Published: February 2025

تـعـد السياسة المالية من الادوات الرئيسية لتطبيق السياسة الاقتصاديـة للـدولـة و الـوصـول الـى اهـدفـهـا عـن طريق اسـتعمال احد ادواتها  الايرادات العامة والاهداف  هي تحقيق معدلات نمو اقـتصادي مرتفع و اشباع حاجات افراد المجتمع . و لقد جاء هذا البحث ليبين اهم التطورات التي حصلت في الاقتصاد العراقي من خلال السياسة المالية و ادواتها و تقدير فعاليتها في تنشيط الاقتصاد العراقي .
حيـث يهـدف البحث الى تحليل اثر السياسة المالية في مساهمة القطاع الصناعي في الناتج المحلي الاجمالي في العراق للمدة ( 2003 – 2018 ) و مـعٌـرفـةُ العلاقة في ما بين السياسة المالية و القطاع الصناعي. ان السياسة المالية و عبر ادواتها المتمثلة  (الإيرادات العامة ,  النفقات العامة و الموازنة العامة) لم تؤدي دورها المـطـلـوب فـي رفـع نـسـبـة مـسـاهـمـة الـقـطـاع الـصنـاعـي فـي الـنـاتـج الـمـحـلـي الاجـمـالـي و هـذا احـد اهـم الاسـتـنـتـاجـات و الـتـوصـيـات الـتـي تـوصـل لـهـا الـبـحـث .
اثر اسلوب الطباق والمقابلة في تفسير الآيات الخبرية/ تفسير الامثل للشيرازي انموذجا
Authors: حمد سمير أحمد , كاظم صكبان العبودي صالح
Published: February 2025

أختلف علماء البلاغة في بيان الفرق بين الطباق والمقابلة من وجهين
أحدهما: أن الطباق لا يكون إلا من ضدين فقط، والمقابلة لا تكون إلا بما زاد من الأربعة إلى العشرة.  اما الرأي الثاني وهو القائل أن الطباق لا يكون إلا بالأضداد، والمقابلة بالأضداد وبغيرها، ولقد اختلف البلاغيون في نظرهم للطباق والمقابلة، في أيهما أعم من الآخر، وكانوا من ذلك على رأيين :الرأي الأول: ويتمثل في أن الطباق أعم من المقابلة، فالطباق أصل والمقابلة فرع وقد أخذ بهذا الرأي الإمام الخطيب القزويني، فهو يقول " ودخل في المطابقة ما يخص باسم المقابلة" الرأي الثاني : وهو أن المقابلة أعم من الطباق، فالمقابلة أصل والطباق فرع، وقد أخذ الكثيرون هذا الرأي.
ومن المحدثين ويمثلهم عبد العزيز عتيق، يقول في ذلك "والبلاغيون مختلفون في أمر المقابلة، فمنهم من يجعلها نوعا من المطابقة ويدخلها في إيهام التضاد ومنهم من جعلها نوعا مستقلا من أنواع البديع، وهذا هو الأصح، لأن المقابلة أعم من المطابقة، وهذا ما سنبينهُ في ثنايا البحث إنشاء الله.
تقييم كفاءة اداء الانشطة الانتاجية للمشروعات الصناعية الصغيرة في العراق للمده 2008-2018
Authors: مويح ابوالهيل ايمان , منعم زامل الشمري سلام
Published: February 2025

تعد المشروعات الصناعية  الصغيرة من القطاعات ذات الاهمية الكبيرة لما لها من دور اساسي ومهم في عملية التنمية الاقتصادية الشاملة لأنها تمثل حجر الزاوية في التنمية الاقتصادية والاجتماعية بسبب مردودها الاقتصادي الايجابي على الاقتصاد الوطني , كما ان اهميتها تتمثل بدرجة اساسية في قدرتها على توليد الوظائف بمعدلات كبيرة  وتكلفة رأسمالية قليلة وبالتالي معالجة مشكلة البطالة التي تعاني منها اغلبية الدول المختلفة ومنها العراق ، كما ان عملية تقييم كفاءة الاداء تعد اداة للتحفيز على الاستخدام الامثل للموارد الاقتصادية المتاحة واكتشاف الانحرافات في ضوء الاهداف المحدد ة، ,ويعطي  التقييم اسبابا وتفسير لهذه الانحرافات ووضع الحلول والاقتراحات لها من خلال عملية تقييم شاملة ويبين مدى الاستخدام الامثل للموارد الاقتصادية المتاحة سواء كانت بشرية او مادية ,وتوجيه العاملين باداء مهامهم على اتم وجه ، وذلك باستخدام معايير تقييم كفاءة الاداء للمشاريع القائمة .
شِعر الزُّهْد في ظل بَني حمّود وبَني زيري في الأندلس دراسة وصفيّة
Authors: صاحب كاظم ألبو دﮔـه حيدر , حسين عبد الله المهداوي محمد
Published: February 2025

يتناول هذا البحث شعر الزهد في ظل بني حمّود وبني زيري في الأندلس, في القرن الخامس للهجرة, والقارئ لأشعار الزهد التي قيلت في ظل هاتين الدولتين يلحظ وكأنها تسير في اتجاهين, الأول زهد ظاهري لا ينبع عن عقيدة, جاء نتيجة الظروف والأوضاع التي عاشها الشاعر, وقد مَثَّلَ هذا اللون السميسر, والآخَر زهد حقيقي نابع من إيمان صادق بواقع الحياة الدنيا, وقد مَثَّلَ أبو إسحاق الإلبيري هذا الاتجاه.
وقد اعتمد الباحث في هذه الدراسة على المنهج التاريخي الوصفي؛ فمن واجب الدراسة الأدبية التاريخية –مثلما هو معلوم- هو توضيح ما يخفيه النص الأدبي في طيّاته من عواطف وأفكار وإحساسات؛ فالنشاط الأدبي كغيره من جوانب النشاط الإنساني مرتبطاً ارتباطاً وثيقاً بجميع الظروف التي أحاطت بولادة النص الشعري.
Is Designing an Emotion 'Profile' a Mediator for Socially-Focused Attitude-Change via Art? A Study of matched Artist/Curator Emotion Intentions and Viewer Experiences in Two Exhibitions on the Refugee Crisis and Climate Awareness
Authors: Pelowski Matthew , Marengo Eleonora , Cotter Katherine N. , Kühnapfel Corinna , Speidel Klaus , Fingerhut Joerg
Published: February 2025

We offer first, exploratory evidence into a design element employed by artists and curatorsto maximize impacts of art interventions towards attitude change. In two exhibitions involvingrefugee acceptance (Study 1, N = 41) and climate (Study 2, N = 49), we collected curator/artist-provided profiles of intended emotions, which were matched to viewer reports and to changes inattitude measures via a pre-post design. In both studies, viewers felt more intended emotions andwere proficient at identifying how they were intended to feel, and with, in Study 1, a significantrelation between the former and agreement that the exhibition had caused one to reflect aboutoneself. In Study 2, feeling more intended emotions, as set by the curator but not the artist,correlated to changes in nature connectedness and hedonic values. However, feeling more emotionsin general, regardless of intentions, was consistently the strongest driver of effects, raising newimplications for emotion, arts-based, and intervention research.
Would You Like Your Partner to Share Your Interests? Vocational Ideal-Partner Standards of Singles and Couples
Authors: Banov Katarina , Krapic Nada , Kardum Igor
Published: February 2025

To examine the alignment between individuals’ vocational self-concepts and their vocational ideal-partner standards, we collected data from two Croatian heterosexual samples: 271 couples and 335 single participants. Using the short form of the Personal Globe Inventory, participants rated their own vocational interests and those they desired in an ideal partner. We assessed various dimensions of similarity, including normative and distinctive partner-ideal congruence, actual partner congruence, ideals agreement, and self-ideal similarity across the full interest profile and theoretical interest dimensions. The findings indicate that participants generally preferred ideal partners with elevated vocational profiles. Trait-wise self-ideal similarity was significant but modest across all RIASEC types, along with the Ideas-Data and Prestige but not the People-Things dimension of the Personal Globe. Significant distinctive self-ideal profile agreement emerged in both samples. Among couples, actual partners’ vocational interests were more closely aligned with ideal preferences than self-reported interests reflecting gender normativity of vocational interest profiles. The similarity between an actual partner’s vocational profile and the ideal partner’s profile modestly predicted relationship satisfaction, particularly for women, emphasizing the importance of ideal standards in vocational interests. These findings support the idea that vocational interests contribute to processes of partner selection and couple functioning. We discuss our results in the context of assortative mating preferences and gendered occupational stereotypes.
Bring Wisdom into AI Education (Before It’s Too Late)
Authors: Williams-Ceci Sterling , Williams Wendy M.
Published: February 2025

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a booming part of the technology industry, and college students majoring in disciplines such as Computer and Information Sciences are increasingly pursuing lucrative jobs to develop AI applications for major companies. However, research is unveiling harmful effects of AI products, which limit people’s freedom of thought. AI developers are largely failing to anticipate these harms as companies incentivize quick rollouts and profitable products. We review the literature revealing AI’s cognitive harms, arguing that they are partially caused by students failing to exercise wisdom once they join the workforce. We propose strategies for STEM educators to encourage the development of STEM wisdom in their students, modeled after Sternberg’s (2024c) 8-step process of ethical reasoning. This article provides a practical guide to educators, with actionable recommendations to prevent further downstream harms of AI products their students build.
On the epistemic injustices of personality disorders
Authors: Zavlis Orestis
Published: February 2025

Jay Watts (2024) has recently called for the negation of the concept of (borderline) personality disorder on that grounds that it promotes several epistemic injustices in clinical contexts. In this brief response, I provide my support for Watts' diagnosis of this problem but provide an alternative solution to that problem: namely, not the negation of (borderline) personality disorder but its transformation as a relational disorder, a view that appears to be preferred by most relevant stakeholders and one that hopefully will reduce the epistemic injustices of the label ''personality disorder''.
Comparing the Orch OR and B-Man Stra/Tac theories of Consciousness
Authors: Howard John
Published: February 2025

This paper has three objectives, firstly to compare the Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch OR) and B-Man Stra/Tac theories of consciousness to identify areas of agreement or divergence. Secondly to consider whether B-Man Stra/Tac can fill the Orch OR functional gap. Finally, to offer some suggestions for further Orch OR research.
Neural and Behavioral Markers of Error Processing, Substance-related Risks and Problems and Externalizing Problems in Adolescence
Authors: Boer Olga D. , Wiker Thea , Bukhari Shervin H. , Kjelkenes Rikka , Timpe Clara M. F. , Voldsbekk Irene , Skaug Knut Andre , Boen Rune , Karl Valerie , Moberget Torgeir , Westlye Lars T. , Franken Ingmar H.A. , Marroun Hanan El , Huster Rene , Tamnes Christian K.
Published: February 2025

Detecting errors and adapting behavior accordingly constitutes an integral aspect of cognition. Previous studies have linked neural correlates of error processing (e.g., error-related negativity (ERN) and error-related positivity (Pe)) to task performance and broader behavioral constructs, but few studies examined how these associations manifest in adolescence. In this study, we examined neural error processing markers and their behavioral associations in an adolescent sample (N = 143, M_age = 18.0 years, range 11-25 years), employing a stop signal task. Linear regressions were conducted using bootstrap resampling to explore associations between ERN/Pe peak amplitudes and latencies, stop accuracy, stop signal reaction time (SSRT), and post-error slowing, as well as self-reported substance-related risks and problems and externalizing problems. After adjusting for age and sex, smaller Pe amplitude and later Pe latency were associated with longer SSRT, and later Pe latency was associated with lower task accuracy. This might indicate that the Pe, which is thought to reflect conscious error processing, reflects task performance on a response inhibition task better than the ERN, which reflects unconscious error processing. After correcting for multiple testing, there were no associations between ERN/Pe parameters and substance-related or externalizing problems, and no age interactions for these associations were detected.
Fabla: A voice-based ecological assessment method for securely collecting spoken responses to researcher questions
Authors: Kaplan Deanna M , Arconada Alvarez Santiago Jose , Palitsky Roman , Choi Hyoann , Clifford Gari D. , Crozier Melese , Dunlop Boadie W. , GRANT GEORGE H. , Greenleaf Morgan N. , Johnson Leslie M. , Maples-Keller Jessica , Levin-Aspenson Holly Frances , Mascaro Jennifer S , McDowall Ariel , Pozzo Nicole S. , Raison Charles L , Rothbaum Barbara O , Zarrabi Ali John , Lam Wilbur A.
Published: February 2025

This article reports on the validation of Fabla, a researcher-developed and university-hostedsmartphone app that facilitates naturalistic and secure collection of participants’ spokenresponses to researcher questions. Fabla was developed to meet the need for tools that (a) collectlongitudinal qualitative data and (b) capture speech biomarkers from participants’ naturalenvironments. This study put Fabla to its first empirical test using a repeated-measuresexperimental design in which participants (n=87) completed a one-week voice daily diary via theFabla app, and an identical one-week text-entry daily diary administered via Qualtrics, with diarymethod order counterbalanced and randomized. A pre-registered analysis plan investigated (1)adherence, usability, and acceptability of Fabla, (2) concurrent validity of voice diaries (vs. text-entrydiaries) by comparing linguistic features obtained via each diary method, and (3)differences in the strength of the association between linguistic features and their knownpsychological correlates when assessed by voice vs. text-entry diary. Voice diaries yielded morethan double the mean daily language volume (word count) compared to text-entry diaries andreceived high usability and acceptability ratings. Linguistic markers consistently associated withdepression in prior research were significantly associated with depression symptoms whenassessed via voice but not text-entry diaries, and the difference in correlation magnitude wassignificant. Wordcount-adjusted linguistic patterns were highly correlated between diarymethods, with statistically significant mean differences observed for some linguistic dimensionsin the presence of these associations. Fabla is a promising tool for collecting high-quality speechdata from participants’ naturalistic environments, overcoming multiple limitations of text-entryresponding.
Longitudinal Changes in the Structure of Speech Categorization Across School Age Years: Evidence against perceptual narrowing in later developmental periods.
Authors: Kutlu Ethan , Kim Hyoju , McMurray Bob
Published: February 2025

A critical aspect of spoken language development is learning to categorize the sounds of the child’s language(s). This process was thought to develop early during infancy to set the stage for the later development of other, higher-level aspects of language (e.g., vocabulary, syntax). This development was thought to follow a form of perceptual narrowing in which infants lose access to phonetic detail that is not relevant to their native language categories. More recent research has shown that speech categorization continues to develop through adolescence (e.g., Hazan & Barrett, 2000; Slawinski & Fitzgerald, 1998). This work which uses more sophisticated forced choice tasks and stimuli that span speech continua (e.g., /b/ to /p/ in small steps) is also broadly consistent with narrowing as children show increasingly sharp category boundaries over development. Here, our longitudinal study revisited these results using a new Visual Analogue Scaling (VAS) task which uses a continuous rating scale to potentially unpack the underlying cause of a shallower or more gradient boundary. We tested 282 school-aged children (in grades 1-3) over three years (through grades 4-6). A Bayesian Hierarchical Growth Curve model was fit to extract the Slope of the categorization function and Response Consistency (the trial-by-trial variance). Results show that as children age, they show shallower (more gradient) slopes and decreased inconsistency. These findings suggest that sound categorization continues to develop through early school age. These findings challenge perceptual narrowing because they indicate that children are increasingly sensitive to fine-grained gradient detail in the signal. The dramatic changes in consistency represent a challenge to current theoretical models that focus on the nature of the representation.
No effects of predictability on word-meaning priming and incidental memory
Authors: Keller Vanessa Gabriela , Mak Matthew HC , Cairney Scott , Gaskell M. Gareth
Published: February 2025

Encountering a homonym in a sentential context that biases interpretation towards its subordinate meaning makes that meaning easier to access later. This word-meaning priming effect is not restricted to homonyms and may be supported by general episodic memory processes. Such an account predicts that word-meaning priming may be affected by factors that affect episodic learning (e.g., predictability). Specifically, the contextual predictability of an incoming stimulus has been shown to affect episodic memory in that both highly expected as well as highly unexpected input leads to better memory for that input, via two different underlying neurocognitive mechanisms. We hypothesised that if word-meaning priming is supported by episodic memory processes, both highly expected as well as highly unexpected target words should lead to stronger word-meaning priming effects than target words of intermediate predictability. Four pre-registered online experiments tested whether contextual predictability affects word-meaning priming and incidental memory for language. We exposed participants to sentences that emphasised a particular aspect of a sentence-final target word’s meaning. Importantly, target words differed in how predictable they were based on the sentence context (e.g., “You can get in a good workout by riding a bicycle” vs. “You can get in a good workout by lifting a bicycle”). Associate production and semantic relatedness judgement assessed the strength of word-meaning priming. Contrary to our hypotheses, while there was evidence for priming across experiments, we found no significant effects of contextual predictability in any experiments. Our findings suggest that predictability-guided updating is rarely triggered during language comprehension, and we outline the theoretical implications of these results for the architecture of the language system.
Technical report RISS Internalization Survey
Authors: Schäfer Ines , Khoudja Yassine , Grunow Daniela , Traunmueller Richard , Fischer Mirjam M. , Meister Björn , Bettinger Emma , Castelli Leonard , Zabel Louisa , Bauer Maresa , Heimhilcher Florian
Published: February 2025

The RISS Internalization Survey aims to link multidimensional social structural positioning to individual attitudes and perceptions. It encompasses modules on socio-structural positions, social identification, and key attitudinal and behavioral indicators of social cohesion and political conflict. It features new and experimental measurement instruments to assess social identity, political conflict and gender ideologies. The sample is composed of four different groups: the representative main sample with individuals aged 18 and over living in Germany, a Turkish oversample of individuals with a Turkish migration background, a Dutch oversample of individuals of Dutch nationality and a youth sample covering young adults aged between 15 and 17 years, representative of individuals in this age group living in Germany. In total, 14,326 respondents took part in the survey, of which 11,435 completed the full interview. The survey has an overall response rate of 32.7 percent. Realized interviews are N=5,965 for the main sample, N=915 for the Dutch oversample, N=2,448 for the Turkish oversample, N=138 partner interviews (across all adult samples) and N=4,842 for the youth sample.
The decline of ‘Deaths of Despair’ in Italy: unveiling this phenomenon in a new context
Authors: Lanfiuti Baldi Giacomo , Nigri Andrea , Trias-Llimos Sergi , Barbi Elisabetta
Published: February 2025

The term ”Deaths of Despair” (DoD) refers to mortality due to alcohol consumption, drug use, and suicides. While the concept has predominantly been studied in the United States, where these deaths have increased significantly, this analysis examines its application to Italy, a country with comparatively lower DoD rates. This work aims to analyse the magnitude of these causes of death in Italy and examine both their joint and independent trends to determine whether they can be treated as a single group of causes. We employ the Potential Gain in Life Expectancy to assess the impact of these causes on overall mortality in Italy, then investigate the identified time series leveraging Cointegration Analysis. Utilizing ISTAT data from 1983 to 2018, aggregated by gender and age groups at the NUTS1 level, the study reveals a decline in DoD mortality in Italy, driven mainly by a reduction in alcohol-related deaths. The magnitude and trajectory of the analysed causes offer valuable insights into the unique dynamics of DoD in Italy and its regional variations. Cointegration Analysis indicates that there is no significant dependency structure between these causes or across regions, with only a few exceptions. These findings suggest that in Italy, DoD should not be treated as a homogeneous group, but rather as distinct outcomes of despair that require separate consideration in public health interventions.
Histopathological Analysis of the Product of Conception Following First Trimester Abortion; Is There a Diagnostic Value?
Authors: Tiwari Archana , Karki Asmita , Khanal Anupa , Sapkota Pratima
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Abortion is one of the most common problems faced by women of reproductive age group in Nepal. The most common complication associated with abortion is Retained Product of Conception. Histopathology is the confirmatory diagnostic test for the confirmation of intrauterine pregnancy and associated gestational trophoblastic neoplasm.
Aims: To evaluate the value of histopathological examination of products of conception in first trimester abortion.
Methods: A hospital based descriptive cross sectional study conducted from June 2021 to May 2023, among the women admitted with diagnosis of first trimester abortion at Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital.
Results: Among 89 cases of abortions, incomplete abortion was the commonest type constituting 83.1% of the studied group. The majority of participants belonged to age group of 21-30 years (49.4%) with a mean age of 28.64±12.7 years. Histopathologic examination confirmed products of conception in 54 (60%) patients, partial molar pregnancy in 7 (7.86%) patients, decidual reaction in 4 (4.49%) patients, complete mole in 1 (1.12%) patient and hydropic abortus in 12 (13.48%) patients.
Conclusion: The histopathological examination of the products of conception proved to be an important tool in confirming intrauterine pregnancy and to find out possible pathologies associated with product of uterine evacuation like molar pregnancy and hydropic changes that necessitate special follow-up and further management.
Assessment of Knowledge about First Aid, Diagnosis and Prevention of Snake Bite among Medical Students: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Bhandari Binus , Khadka Dipendra , Shakya Arbin
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Snakebite is a global health problem and important medical emergency encountered in many parts of the world with considerable morbidity and mortality. Knowledge and awareness about snake bite directly impacts outcome.
Aims: To assess the knowledge about first aid, diagnosis and prevention of snake bite among medical students.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among the MBBS students of Nepalgunj Medical College. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to assess the knowledge about first aid, diagnosis and prevention of snake bite among medical students of both non-clinical and clinical group.
Results: Total students enrolled were 321. Among them 230 (71.7%) were male and 91 (28.3%) were female with male preponderance Majority of students belonged to clinical level 61.4% as compared to non-clinical 38.6%. Regarding first aid knowledge, majority of clinical students responds correctly as compared to non-clinical. Clinical diagnosis of snake on the basis of recognizing signs and symptoms, both clinical and non-clinical groups had satisfactory response. Similarly regarding preventive measures, results showed majority of the students from both the groups were aware about preventive measures against snake bite.
Conclusion: Both clinical and non-clinical students have adequate knowledge regarding clinical diagnosis and preventive measures against snake bite but first aid knowledge was more among clinical students. Integrating snake bite topic from early non-clinical stage will positively reflect on the care for snakebite victims.
Outcome of Modified Weis Procedure Versus Jones Procedure in Senile Entropion at Tertiary Eye Centre of Western Nepal
Authors: Manandhar Laxmi Devi , Shrestha Koshal , Bhattarai Binita , Kharel Ramita
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Involutional lower eyelid entropion is a common condition of eyelid that affects ageing population. Various surgical procedures have been described for correction of involutional entropion of the lower eyelid that addresses one or more of the anatomical factors.
Aims: This study evaluate the success rate, recurrence, and postoperative complications between the two procedures modified Weis versus Jones procedure for involutional lower lid entropion.
Methods: A prospective, cross section- al study. All patients with senile entropion who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into Group A (modified Weis group) and Group B Jones group Patients were evaluated on the 1st and 14 postoperative day and followed up at 6 months. The surgical outcomes were normal eyelid position at rest, recurrence and complications of surgery.
Results: 59 patients (64 eyelids) with involutional entropion that met the inclusion criteria underwent surgical repair. Left eyelid (29) was more involved than the right eye (25). 5 patients had bilateral entropion repair. There were no major intraoperative complications except bleeding which occurred in 8 eyelids (12.5%). Postoperative period was uneventful. The success rate of Modified Weis procedure at 6 months was 93.7% whereas it was 100% in Jones procedure. The success rate was same at 3 months and 6 months duration.
Conclusion: The functional and surgical outcome for involutional entropion with either transconjunctival modified Weis approach or external Jones approach was same. But Jones procedure has comparatively high success rate and minimal or no recurrence.
Nutritional Status among Elderly People of Biratnagar, Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Menuka , Shrestha Shirjana , Thapa Pramila Pudasaini
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Globally, the population of older adults is growing. According to the World Health Organization, there will be 1.2 billion older people worldwide by 2025; with 840 million of them living in low-income nations. Age-related health is significantly influenced by nutrition. However, nutrition is not considered as a high priority for older adults and many older adults are forced to live in care facilities.
Objective: The objective of this research was to evaluate nutritional status and the factors affecting to it among elderly individuals living in an aged care facility in Biratnagar, Nepal.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted at an aged care fa¬cility in Biratnagar from March to November 2021, involving 50 el¬derly residents selected through total enumeration. Data collection utilized Nestle’s Mini Nutritional Assessment tool, a general assess¬ment questionnaire, and doctor’s prescriptions for outcome valida¬tion. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20, and ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Review Com¬mittee of Purbanchal University School of Health Sciences. Descrip¬tive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis.
Result: Nearly half (48%) of the participants fell within the 60–69 age group, while 36% were aged between 70–79 years. Females con¬stituted the majority, accounting for 52% of the sample. Among the elderly, 20% exhibited normal nutritional status, while 70% were at risk of malnutrition, and 10% were identified as malnourished. Gen¬der was significantly associated with nutritional status, with male participants showing increased susceptibility to malnutrition with advancing age.
Conclusion: The prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition among the elderly in aged care homes was found to be considerable. Interventional studies should be undertaken by government agencies, nutritional organizations, and aged care homes to enhance the nutri-tional status of elderly individuals.
The Impact of Mentorship Programs on Nurses in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Koirala Namu , Subba Dipty , Shrestha Menuka , Barakoti Bhupendra
Published: February 2025

Introduction: This review article explores the multifaceted impact of mentorship programs on nurses within the workplace setting. Mentorship has gained prominence as a crucial component in professional development, providing valuable support and guidance to nurses as they navigate the complexities of their roles. This systematic review was conducted to systematically search for existing literature on multifaceted impact of mentorship programs on nurses within the workplace setting and to critically evaluate and assemble the literature.
Method: PubMed, CINAHL and EMBASE databases were searched to identify relevant publications in English. Key words were impact, mentorship, nursing and workplace. The timeframe was from 2000 to 2023. Screening of the titles, abstracts, full articles (where necessary) was done and duplicates were removed. After the critical analysis of all the existing literature a narrative synthesis was produced.
Results: Total eighty-eight articles were screened. Among them one paper had been retracted. In total, seven papers were included for the study. These studies highlighted the fact that the turnover rate in nursing can be minimized through mentoring programs. Mentoring can also augment nursing proficiency and set up an encouraging workforce environment, which can ultimately result in positive outcomes.
Conclusion: Mentorship programs should include meticulous mentor selection and sufficient training. Consideration should be given to rigorous selection of mentors and adequate training in mentoring and traineeships. Finally, the development of mentor programs has proven to be successful in making it easier for new registered nurses to take on work responsibilities.
बाको चस्मा कथामा विश्वदृष्टि
Authors: पोख्रेल Pokharel मनमाया Man Maya
Published: February 2025

प्रस्तुत लेखमा साहित्यको समाजशास्त्रीय मान्यताका आधारमा ‘बाको चस्मा’ कथामा प्रयुक्त विश्वदृष्टिको विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । विश्वदृष्टि लुसिएँ गोल्डम्यानद्वारा प्रतिपादन गरिएको समाजशास्त्रीय अवधारणा हो । ‘बाको चस्मा’ कथामा प्रभुत्वशाली वर्ग, अधीनस्थ वर्ग तथा नव पुस्ताको प्रतिनिधित्व गर्ने उदीयमान पि“ढी वा समूहको उपस्थिति रहेको छ । कथामा तिनको विश्वदृष्टि के कसरी अभिव्यक्त भएको छ र त्यस्तो विश्वदृष्टि समाजका विभिन्न वर्ग र समूहको विश्वदृष्टिसँग समानधर्मी छ कि छैन ? भन्ने ज्ञासा यस लेखको प्रमुख समस्या हो । यस लेखमा समाजमा रहेको प्रभुत्वशाली वर्ग तथा त्यसको उत्पीडनमा परेको अधीनस्थ वर्ग र प्रतिरोधी चेतना बोकेको उदीयमान पिँढीको विश्वदृष्टि र संरचनागत समानधर्मिताको अवधारणालाई कथा विश्लेषणको मुख्य आधार बनाइएको छ । विभिन्न साक्ष्यहरूकाआधारमा कथामा उपस्थित प्रभुत्वशाली वर्गको चरित्र शोषणमुखी रहेको र शोषित वर्ग दमित अवस्थामा रहेको देखाउँदै उदीयमान पिँढीलाई परिस्थितिअनुरूप बदलिन सक्ने परिवर्तनशील चरित्रका रूपमा प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ । उक्त वर्गको विश्वदृष्टि पनि आ–आफ्नै वर्गीय चरित्रअनुकूल निर्माण भएको देखाइएको छ । कथा विश्लेषणका लागि निगमनात्मक विधि अपनाइएको छ । प्रस्तुत अध्ययन साहित्यिक अध्ययन भएकाले गुणात्मक प्रकृतिको रहेको छ । कथामा अभिव्यक्त विश्वदृष्टि र वर्तमान नेपाली समाजका विभिन्न वर्ग र पिँढीमा विकसित विश्वदृष्टिबिच संरचनागत समानधर्मिता पाइएको निष्कर्ष यस लेखमा निकालिएको छ ।
Poľsko-slovenské hraničné spory 1938–1939 a ich vplyv na život miestneho goralského obyvateľstva [Polsko-słowackie spory graniczne z lat 1938–1939 i ich wpływ na życie miejscowej ludności góralskiej]
Authors: Matula Pavol
Published: February 2025

Tematem artykułu jest wpływ zmiany granic między Polską a Słowacją pod koniec lat 30. XX wieku na ludność Spisza, Orawy i Kysuc, a więc części regionów, których zmiany te bez pośrednio dotyczyły. Opisano konsekwencje polityczne i wojskowe przesunięcia granic oraz reakcje ludności na nowy stan rzeczy. Przedstawiono skutki tych zmian w życiu codziennym mieszkańców pogranicza. Dotyczyły one m.in. dostępności podstawowych artykułów spożywczych, połączeń transportowych, kwestii języka nauczania lub języka obowiązującego w kościele czy bezpieczeństwa w czasie konfliktu wojennego.
Evaluating the Impact of Social Security Schemes on Socioeconomic Development: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Sharma Renu , Tripathi Purnima
Published: February 2025

This systematic literature review explores the impact of social security schemes, social protection policies, and poverty alleviation initiatives on economic welfare and policy outcomes. Peer-reviewed research on the function of social security and protection systems in promoting equality, social inclusion, and poverty alleviation is compiled in this review. The English-language articles that were chosen for inclusion concentrated on empirical evaluations of economic welfare, legislative frameworks, and the efficacy of different social safety programs. This review adds significantly to policy analysis and social welfare theory by analyzing a variety of international studies and highlighting important insights into the planning, execution, and difficulties of social security and protection programs. With implications for future policy reforms aimed at poverty alleviation and social empowerment, the findings highlight the significance of targeted, context-specific initiatives to improve the sustainability and inclusivity of social protection systems.
Kajian Kandungan Logam Berat Pb dan Cd Di Kawasan Sekitar TPA Piyungan, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Zulfa Qonitina , Irawan Agus Bambang , Prasetya Johan Danu , Utami Ayu , Algary Tissia Ayu
Published: February 2025

TPA Piyungan merupakan salah satu TPA yang menerapkan sanitary landfill dalam pengelolaan sampah.  Pengelolaan sampah berupa penumpukkan yang tidak direncanakan dengan baik dapat menimbulkan  permasalahan lingkungan seperti pencemaran tanah. Keberadaan TPA Piyungan terbukti memberikan dampak  terhadap lingkungan, termasuk tanah. Tanah tercemar karena adanya air lindi yang berasal dari tumpukan  sampah. Tujuan dilakukan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kandungan logam berat Pb dan Cd pada  tanah di daerah penelitian. Jenis metode yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dan  kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode survey dan pemetaan. Pengambilan sampel tanah  menggunakan metode purposive sampling berdasarkan daerah yang memiliki potensi pencemaran. Metode  analisis data yang digunakan yaitu metode analisis data kuantitatif dan kualitatif untuk mengetahui kandungan  logam berat pada tanah di daerah penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai hasil uji logam berat  di daerah penelitian keempat titik sampel untuk logam berat timbal (Pb) telah melebihi nilai ambang batasnya  yaitu 0,07 ppm dan untuk nilai hasil uji keempat titik sampel yaitu Lp1 3,30 ppm, Lp2 1,70 ppm, Lp3 4,22  ppm, dan Lp4 6,80 ppm., sedangkan untuk logam berat kadmium (Cd) hasil uji tidak terdeteksi atau tidak  terbaca.
ANALYSIS OF LEGAL REGULATIONS RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PROPERTY TAXATION IN POLAND. PROPOSALS FOR AMENDING SELECTED LEGAL PROVISIONS
Authors: Źróbek Sabina bek , Renigier-Biłozor Małgorzata , Źróbek Ryszard
Published: February 2025

This article analyzes the key legal regulations concerning comprehensive property taxation (CPT) in Poland. The analysis demonstrated that an effective property tax system should rely on consistent terminology that is formulated in the applicable legal acts. Terms such as ‘real estate’, ‘cadastral plot’, ‘building’, and ‘structure’ should be defined in a single act of tax law, and their definitions should be consolidated in other legal acts pertaining to finance and real estate. Property appraisal is a key concern for both the national revenue administration and taxpayers because the value of real estate directly affects municipal revenues collected from property taxes as well as the amount of tax levied on property owners. Therefore, the value of property should be assessed based on transparent rules that build confidence among taxpayers. The article proposes several amendments to the Real Estate Management Act, including a more detailed definition of the terms pertaining to CPT and mass appraisal, and changes in the name and definition of real estate value determined for tax purposes.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia policy regarding the use of medications containing non-halal ingredients: an analysis from the Shari’ah perspective
Authors: MdDahlal NorHayati , Desa Rohani , Zain Muhamad Nasir
Published: February 2025

This article analyses the policy of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia against the use of medicines containing non-halal substances according to the Shari’ah perspective. This article aims to enlighten pharmaceutical professionals about their responsibilities in the preparation of medications containing non-halal (impermissible) ingredients and the responsibility of the physicians when prescribing drugs that include non-halal components to patients, emphasising that such prescriptions are permissible only in situations of necessity, known as al-Darurah (necessity). This article also raises awareness among the public that not all illnesses or diseases can be considered al-Darurah except in certain situations permitted by Shari’ah (Islamic law). This article also proposes several solutions to the MOH to facilitate the public's usage of medications containing non-halal ingredients based on rukhsah. This article uses the qualitative method approach, explicitly incorporating the perspectives of Islamic scholars regarding the necessity of utilising medications containing non-halal ingredients in situations of al-Darurah. Furthermore, this article analyses the guidelines implemented by the MOH concerning the usage of drugs containing non-halal substances in Malaysia. This article also seeks to raise awareness among physicians about the vital responsibility they hold in only prescribing medications with non-halal ingredients to patients when it is necessary (al-Darurah) and to educate pharmaceutical experts on the significance of disclosing complete details about the non-halal components used.
The Effects of Nigella Sativa (Black Seed) in Rhinosinusitis Subjects: A Systematic Review
Authors: Muhamad Najemudin Muhamad Najmi , Anas Mahmood Muhamad Zafran , Zaini Syahrir , Yusof Nurul Asyiqin
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Allergic rhinitis is a persistent inflammatory nasal condition triggered by an exaggerated immune response to allergens. Its primary complication is sinusitis which progresses to rhinosinusitis. Nigella Sativa known for its anti-inflammatory effects, has shown promising efficacy in treating rhinosinusitis. While various studies have reported Nigella Sativa's effects on rhinosinusitis, there is paucity in specifically addressing the optimal therapeutic dose and efficacy compared to conventional anti-histamine or anti-allergic drugs. Thus, this study aims to systematically review the effects of Nigella Sativa on rhinosinusitis in both human and animal subjects. Method: This systematic review followed the guidelines of PRISMA. A systematic literature search was performed through searches in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar, along with the application of the snowball technique. Two authors independently evaluated the identified articles at various stages, including title, abstract, and full text, against predefined eligibility criteria. The assessment of potential bias in the studies incorporated the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist for critical appraisal of human studies and the Systematic Review Centre for Laboratory Animal Experimentation (SYRCLE) tool for assessing bias in animal studies. Results: Twelve studies were included in this study. Six studies were found to exhibit a low risk of bias, whereas three studies were categorized with a moderate risk of bias, and an additional three studies were identified as having a high risk of bias. Seven studies recorded significant symptom reduction while other studies showed better histological changes and chemical parameters compared with conventional medication. Conclusion: Nigella Sativa demonstrates anti-inflammatory, anti-histaminic, and antimicrobial properties, aiding in alleviating symptoms of allergic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis. 10 to 100 mg/kg/day Nigella Sativa is proposed to be considered as the optimum dose range as an alternative to conventional drugs such as montelukast, mometasone furoate, and dexamethasone due to its minimal side effects.
In vitro antiplasmodial activity of six plants against chloroquine-sensitive and resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum
Authors: Korsah Samuel
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The effectiveness of the first-line malaria treatment has been affected by drug resistance and adverse side effects leading to a limited number of treatment options. This calls for the search for alternative antimalarial agents. The study evaluated the in vitro antimalarial activity of six plants frequently used in herbal antimalarial products in Ghana against chloroquine-sensitive strain (3D7) and chloroquine-resistant strain (DD2) of Plasmodium falciparum. Method: Aqueous extracts were prepared from the plants by decoction and freeze-dried. A fluorescence-based SYBR Green assay was used to evaluate the antimalarial activity of the extracts against Plasmodium falciparum strains 3D7 and DD2. Also, the cytotoxic e?ects (CC50) of the plant extracts against red blood cells were evaluated using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) rapid calorimetric assay technique. Results: Alstonia boonei, Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, and Azadirachta indica were the most effective mono-herbal extracts with IC50 of 8.64 ?g/mL, 6.12 ?g/mL, and 5.22 ?g/mL respectively against 3D7 lab strain and 8.47 ?g/mL, 5.12 ?g/mL and 5.22?g/mL respectively against DD2 lab strain. The aqueous extracts of Paullinia pinnata, Citrus aurantiifolia, and Tetrapleura tetraptera exhibited moderate activity against both lab strains with IC50 values of 24.72 ?g/mL, 34.89 ?g/mL and 14.94 ?g/mL respectively against 3D7 strain and 14.84 ?g/mL, 31.01 ?g/mL and14.74 ?g/mL respectively against DD2 strain. All plant extracts exhibited no cytotoxicity against RBC (?100 ?g/mL, except Cryptolepis sanguinolenta with CC50 92.7 ?g/mL). Moreover, except Paullinia pinnata, Citrus aurantiifolia and Tetrapleura tetraptera (with low selectivity index: SI < 10), all the plants displayed a good selectivity index (SI>10). Conclusion: All six frequently used antimalarial plants in monotherapy possess significant antimalarial activity against Plasmodium falciparum (3D7) and (DD2) strains. The data obtained from this study support the folkloric and frequent use of these plants in several herbal antimalarial products on the Ghanaian market.
Noticias sobre Documentación y Comunicación de 2024
Authors: Baiget Tomàs
Published: February 2025

Recopilación de las principales efemérides y noticias españolas e internacionales producidas durante 2024 sobre documentación, bibliotecas, internet, contenidos digitales, comunicación social y publicación científica.
Sufism and Religious Moderation: The Internalization Process in Thoriqoh Syadziliyah Al Masudiyah Jombang
Authors: Hasan Moch. Sya'roni , Mujahidin Mujahidin
Published: February 2025

This research explores the internalization of Sufism values ​​in forming an attitude of religious moderation in the Thoriqoh Syadziliyah Al Masudiyah Jombang Congregation. Using a qualitative case study approach, this research analyzes the recitation of Selapanan Ahad Legi to deepen religious understanding and practice of Sufism values. The main values ​​taught in Sufism include zuhud, tawakkal, sincerity, patience, gratitude, love, willingness, tolerance, and non-violence. The internalization process is done through active learning methods such as lectures, group discussions, sharing experiences, direct demonstrations, and personal advice from ustadz/murshid. These methods involve the congregation's cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains to form complete and permanent behavioral changes. By internalizing the values ​​of Sufism, it is hoped that the congregation will develop a moderate attitude toward religion, reflected in a simple lifestyle, optimism, sincere quality of worship, strong fighting power, not easily provoked, grateful, loving others, and tolerant of diversity. Recitation activities have proven effective in internalizing Sufism values ​​and forming moderate attitudes in the congregation. Therefore, recitation activities must be developed as an agent of social change towards a moderate Muslim society.
Efektivitas Pendekatan Scaffolding Terhadap Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika Siswa Kelas VIII MTsS Baitul Arqom
Authors: Tahir Tahir
Published: February 2025

Studi eksperimen ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa efektif metode scaffolding terhadap kemampuan siswa untuk memahami konsep matematika. Dalam penelitian ini, desain quasi eksperimen menggunakan dua kelas: kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Penelitian ini melibatkan seluruh siswa kelas VIII MTsS Baitul Arqom Polinggona Tahun Pelajaran 2023/2024. Sampling total digunakan sebagai teknik pengambilan sampel. Kelas VIII A ditunjuk sebagai kelas eksperimen, sedangkan Kelas VIII B ditunjuk sebagai kelas kontrol. Data dikumpulkan melalui posttest untuk mengukur pemahaman matematika siswa. Statistik deskriptif dan inferensial digunakan untuk menganalisis data. Hasil deskriptif penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa di kelas eksperimen (kelas VIII A) yang diajar dengan pendekatan scaffolding memiliki kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematika rata-rata 77,74; siswa di kelas kontrol (kelas VIII B) yang diajar dengan pendekatan konvensional memiliki kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematika rata-rata 59,09; dan rata-rata persentase aktivitas guru dan siswa masing-masing adalah 96,83% dan 95,24%, masing-masing. Hasil analisis inferensial uji-t menunjukkan bahwa hasil penelitian inferensial dengan uji-t menunjukkan nilai thitung (4,552) lebih besar daripada nilai ttabel (2,021). Ini menunjukkan bahwa, dibandingkan dengan metode konvensional, metode scaffolding berhasil meningkatkan pemahaman konsep matematika siswa kelas VIII A di MTsS Baitul Arqom Polinggona. Dengan demikian pendekatan scaffolding terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan pemahaman konsep matematika siswa dibandingkan dengan pendekatan konvensional