bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mathematical Proficiency of Grade 10 Students
Authors:   Carlos Hilado State Memorial State University, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, Salde Yvonne S.
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the mathematical proficiency of Grade 10 students of a Sectarian School in Bacolod City in solving functions. The data gathering instrument used was a validated teacher-made questionnaire. Based on the results and findings of the study and considering the limitations, the following conclusions were drawn: Both male and female students had average proficiency in terms of solving Linear, Polynomial and Exponential Functions. But in Logarithmic Function, the female outdid the male by achieving a high proficiency with the male only on the average. But, in terms of Quadratic Function, both male and female students scored low. Both private and public-school students had average proficiency in solving Linear Functions, Polynomial Functions, and Exponential Functions. Yet, regardless of origin of school, when it comes to proficiency in solving Quadratic Functions, all students got low. Both high- and low-income families had average level of proficiency in terms of solving Linear, Polynomial and Exponential Functions. Both also got a low level of proficiency on the topic Quadratic Function. But in terms of Logarithmic Function, those students who belonged to higher income families displayed high level of proficiency compared to those who belong to the lower income group who only had an average level of proficiency. There was a significant difference in the level of proficiency of students when grouped according to school origin. Lastly, there was no significant difference in the level of proficiency of students when grouped according to socio-economic status.
Characteristics of Second Language Reading Processing
Authors:   Faculty of Arts, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jamal Nada Al
Published: March 2023

Several studies mostly focus on a specific area of research, the current paper’s aim is to bring together the various research in a single volume, indicating their particularities as well as demonstrate their inter-relations. Phonological, lexical and syntactic processing Second Language Processing (SLP) are discussed as SLP is a cognitive form of acquisition, and is debated o be bottom-up processes, up-down processes, or a combination of both resulting in integrated interactive processes. SLP faces more complicated issues and involves more factors in comparison with L1 processing as L2 reading comprehension observes the effect of higher-order processes and chances of crosslinguistic transfer in relation to the reader’s L2 linguistic knowledge, L2 proficiency levels, or other language-general reading processes. Furthermore, the major reading process models are mentioned in categories of word identification, syntactic parsing and discourse processing, as well as text and reader related variables are reviewed. Finally, some of the main pedagogical associations with teaching reading comprehension are examined.
Filipinos’ Preferred Views of Presidential Candidates in the 2022 Election
Authors:   Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Cabanatuan City, Vitales Dr. Venus A.
Published: March 2023

The right to vote and to stand for the welfare of one’s country, especially in selecting the next leaders is at the core of every democratic government. In the Philippines, a national and local election was held in 2022. A few months before the May 2022 election, this study was conducted to determine the preferred stands of the voters’ presidential candidates in terms of issues in politics, economics, social, environmental, education and health. A total of 1,065 Filipino registered voters all over the country participated in an online survey that was conducted from January 1 to April 30, 2022. The results of the study revealed that the respondents preferred a president and vice president who will push for the automatic removal from office of any appointed official with involvement in corruption issues; while they oppose for a leader who proposed to go on war with China for territorial disputes. They preferred a leader who will continue the 4Ps as social program; while they least preferred a president who will agree in the legalization of abortion in the Philippines. As economic priority programs, they preferred a leader who will improve the condition of the agricultural sectors. As environmental priority program, they prefer a president who will push for: exploration of renewable energy sources; policies on climate change; decongestion of Manila; and mandate the restrictions of mining industries re: land owned by the IPs. In terms of educational programs, leaders must prioritize support for Filipino inventors and scientists; as well improve teachers’ qualifications; uplift the quality of textbooks; amend the K to 12 Law; and re-impose the mandatory ROTC for Senior High School and College students. In general, the respondents voted for Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., and Sara Duterte-Carpio as president and vice president respectively, which accord to the result of the actual election in May 2022.
Monopolistic Activity and Chicane
Authors: Timoshenko A. S.
Published: March 2023

The article deals with the origin and interpretation of the concept of chicana from French chicaner — to create difficulties; Latin aemulatio) as the most dangerous form of abuse of law.The applicability of the concept of “shikana” in the characterization of the monopolistic activities of an economic entity that occupies a dominant position in the market was assessed.It was concluded that the promotion of the principle of integrity in modern law enforcement practice is a serious challenge for lawyers specializing in cases of violation of antitrust laws.
On the National Standard of the Russian Federation for the Antimonopoly Compliance System in an Organization
Authors: Lopatin V. N.
Published: March 2023

The article discusses the prerequisites for the adoption and key provisions of the new national standard of the Russian Federation GOST R 70433-2022 "System of internal compliance with the requirements of antimonopoly legislation (antimonopoly compliance system) in the organization", approved by order of Rosstandart No. 1181-st dated October 25, 2022. Effective January 1st, 2024.The standard was developed for the first time at RNIIIS by order of the Association of Compliance Managers in accordance with the National Standardization Program for 2022 (code 1.0.481-1.038.22).The author justifies the need to take a number of measures to implement GOST R 70433-2022, in particular, to: develop a package of standards that specify the rules, procedures and documents of the antimonopoly compliance system for certain categories of controlled entities; generalization of the practice of voluntary application of this GOST and its further improvement; creation of a system of voluntary certification of compliance of the antimonopoly compliance system in the organization with the provisions of the standard; preparation and approval of similar standards of the Union State, EAEU, CIS, SCO and BRICS.
Analytical Review of Court Cases Involving the Antitrust Authority for December 2022 and the First Quarter of 2023
Authors: Vovkivskaya L. V.
Published: March 2023

Analysis of the legal positions of arbitration courts in cases of violation of antimonopoly legislation in terms of consideration of issues: antimonopoly control over trading, challenging the order to initiate a case on violation of antimonopoly legislation, returning the application for challenging the decision and the order of the antimonopoly authority in court.Purpose: formation of uniform approaches in law enforcement practice in cases of violation of antitrust laws.
Analysis of Gender Issues in Access to Land among Farmers in Karu Local Government Area of Nassarawa State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, Nigeria, Sennuga Samson Olayemi , Owoicho Ajuma ,   Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, Nigeria
Published: March 2023

Gender issues in access to land among farmers in Karu L.G.A of Nassarawa State, Nigeria was investigated. Random sampling procedures were used. Primary data were obtained through structured questionnaires administered to 100 respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, logit regression model. Findings showed that some socio-economic characteristics have significant effect on the access to land, these includes; sex, occupation, farm size, annual income and level of education. gender has a positive significant effect with a coefficient of 0.03064 at 5% significant level of probability. Annual income and educational level of the respondents had a significant effect on the access to land with coefficient of 0.0468 and 0.1426 at 1% level of probability. The majority of the respondents (92.00%) indicated that price of land was the major actor limiting access to farm land in the study area. Other factors indicated were; Local customs (78.00%), farming experience (69.00%), communal land tenure system (63.00%), lack of resource to cultivate farm lands (59.00%), and access to credit (52.00%). 79.00% of the respondent disagreed that men and women have equal right to land ownership it was also indicated by majority (81.00%) of the respondents that men have more access to farm land than women. It was recommended that the women farmers should be encouraged to access credit facilities from government agencies. This will help them to increase production, through acquiring sizeable acreage of land. Also, Local customs that’s are not favourable to the women in accessing land for farming operations should be abolished so as to have equal right with their male counterparts
Fluorescence Excitation Spectroscopy of Glucose Molecules
Authors:   Institute of electron physics NAS of Ukraine, Uzhhorod, 88017, Ukraine, Bandurin Yu A , AN Zavilopulo ,   Institute of electron physics NAS of Ukraine, Uzhhorod, 88017, Ukraine
Published: March 2023

The measurement technique and the results obtained by optical spectroscopy during excitation of glucose molecules by photons are described. For the first time, the photoluminescence spectra of glucose were studied in the wavelength range 400-700 nm upon excitation by photons of different energies 3.26-4.51 eV. Peculiarities were found in the luminescence spectra (radiation intensity, positions of maxima), indicating the excitation of the OH hydroxyl radical and the COH carbonyl group as fragments of the glucose molecule by photon impact. X-ray diffraction spectra were measured, which confirmed the presence of glucose hydrate in the studied samples and certain structural changes after interaction with photons. It has been shown that photon irradiation results in modification of glucose molecular crystals both at the macro and micro levels.
Predictors of Students’ Academic Performance in Science 7 Using Alternative Delivery Mode
Authors: Cabugnason Angel Rose , Linaugo Joji
Published: March 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought an abrupt change in the world, including the educational system. To prevent academic freeze, and for the public safety, distance learning is adopted, and in Philippines, modular learning is adopted in general. Science is a subject that is considered difficult, and it challenged the teachers in making the students grasp the concepts well, most especially to the Grade 7 students who transition to secondary school. A descriptive correlational research design was used to determine the predictors of students’ academic performance in Science 7 using Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)-modules at a secondary school in Central Philippines. These predictors which some are found in the Learner Enrollment and Survey Form (LESF) are age, sex, learning styles, academic achievement in English, utilization of gadget, parents’ educational attainment, and family income. Fifty-two (52) Grade 7 students were taken as respondents through stratified sampling technique. A 40-item multiple-choice validated researcher-made questionnaire that covers the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) from the first to second quarters was administered to the respondents. The results of the test in Science 7 are interpreted as Low/Below Standard. From the seven variables tested for the study, it is only the learning style that weakly predicts students’ academic performance in Science 7 using Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) modules. It is recommended that teachers should provide set of activities catering different learning styles of the students that the modules/learning activity sheets will be enhanced to improve the students’ performance.
Планирование адаптации к изменениям климата: мировой опыт и возможности для устойчивого социально-экономического развития России
Authors: Порфирьев Б.Н. , Терентьев Н.Е. , Зинченко Ю.В.
Published: March 2023

Рассматриваются мировой опыт формирования институтов и научно-методических подходов к планированию в области адаптации населения и экономики к изменениям климата, и организации процесса планирования адаптационных мер. Представлен анализ критериев оценки качества планов адаптации и полученной на этой основе обобщенной оценки национальных планов более 30 зарубежных государств, рассмотрены их особенности и типовые проблемы. Дана краткая характеристика состояния планирования адаптации в России. Обоснована значимость роли и вклада планирования и реализации мер адаптации в формировании стратегии устойчивого социально-экономического развития России.
Стратегия экономического развития России – 2035: пути преодоления долгосрочной стагнации
Authors: Гусев М.С.
Published: March 2023

В статье рассматриваются ключевые тенденции экономического развития России. Проводится оценка темпов экономического роста на перспективу до 2035 г. На основе альтернативных сценариев оценивается эффективность мер регулярной макроэкономической политики по стимулированию экономического роста. На основе эконометрических сценарных расчетов показана неэффективность мер регулярной макроэкономической политики по стимулированию долгосрочного экономического роста. Рассматриваются стратегические направления экономической политики в целях преодоления долгосрочной стагнации.
Интегральный подход к экономической оценке последствий деградации многолетней мерзлоты для устойчивости основных фондов в российской Арктике
Authors: Порфирьев Б.Н. , Елисеев Д.О.
Published: March 2023

Рассматриваются комплексные проблемы и научно-методические подходы к оценке ожидаемого ущерба основным фондам от деградации многолетнемерзлых грунтов для целей планирования и реализации мер адаптации к климатическим изменениям и их последствиям в Арктическом макрорегионе России. Предложен интегральный подход к такой оценке, включающий определение стоимости основных фондов, размещенных на многолетней мерзлоте, с учетом отраслевых (секторальных) различий, а также суммарного ожидаемого ущерба этим фондам в зависимости от интенсивности изменений устойчивости многолетнемерзлых грунтов при различных сценариях изменения климата. Раскрыты преимущества и ограничения предложенного интегрального подхода.
Об экономической эффективности цифровизации ядерной энергетики в условиях глобального энергоперехода
Authors: Харитонов В.В. , Семенова Д.Ю.
Published: March 2023

В статье предлагается аналитическая методика оценки эффективности инвестиций в цифровизацию проектирования, сооружения и эксплуатации энергетических объектов (на примере АЭС) в условиях глобального энергоперехода. Показано, что переход к возобновляемой энергетике обусловлен не столько климатическими проблемами, сколько осознанием исчерпаемости углеводородного топлива. Возрастающая конкуренция между безуглеродными источниками энергии (ветер, солнце, гидроэнергия, ядерная энергия) вынуждает использовать в качестве критериев эффективности снижение стоимости и сроков сооружения АЭС, а также повышение качества и безопасности эксплуатации энергоблоков на протяжении всего периода службы. Приведенные в статье результаты оценки влияния инвестиций в цифровизацию проектирования и сооружения АЭС на приведенную стоимость электроэнергии и операционные затраты показывают возможные границы затрат на цифровизацию.
prólogo del "Lazarillo"
Authors: Calzón García José Antonio
Published: March 2023

El artículo, a partir del análisis transversal de diferentes versiones y adaptaciones del Lazarillo, reflexiona —fundamentalmente por sus implicaciones docentes y didácticas— acerca del tratamiento simplificado y adulterado que del prólogo de la obra se ha hecho por lo general, lo que ha supuesto una errónea interpretación de un texto cuyas coordenadas de lectura descansan fundamentalmente en estas líneas iniciales, sin las cuales la novela es vista tan solo como un folklórico relato de aventuras.
"ҚАЗАҚ ЖЫЛҚЫ ТҰҚЫМЫНЫҢ СҮТ ӨНІМДІЛІГІН АРТТЫРУ ЖОЛДАРЫ "
Authors: А. С.Зейнуллин  , Т. Ш. Асанбаев  , Б. Атейхан  , Б. М. Буранбаев
Published: March 2023

"Бұл мақалада қазақтың асыл тұқымды жылқыларының сүт өнімділігі, соның ішінде нарын типті жылқылардың тұқымдық және кластық құрамы, жылқылардың дене өлшемдері мен тірі салмақтары, 2012 жылы туылған сауын биелердің сүтөнімділігі және әртүрлі генотиптегі биелердің сүттілігі туралы нәтижелер көрсетілген. Зерттеу жұмыстарының нәтижесінде әртүрлі генотипті жылқыларының сүтінің сапасының әр мезгілде өзгеруі және сүттілігі туралы салыстырмалы зерттеулер жүргізілген. Біздің үйірлі жылқы шаруашылығындағы ғылыми зерттеу жұмыстарымыздың негізі мақсаты, жергілікті жабы, көшім, мұғалжар жылқы тұқымдарын будандастыру арқылы жылқылардың жаңа тиіптерін, аталық, аналық түрлерін, тұқымдарын шығару. Ең маңызды ұстанымымыз болашақта шығатын жергілікті жылқы тұқымдарының табиғат пен бір тұтас өмір сүре алатын қасиеттілігі, сүттілігі мен еттілік өнімдерінің жоғары, экологиялық талаптарға сай болуын әр дайым қатаң бақылауда ұстау. ДНК технологиясының жетістіктерін толық пайдалану арқылы сүтті бағыттағы аймақтық жылқы шаруашылығын ашу. "
"ҚАЗАҚСТАН АЛТАЙЫНЫҢ НЕГІЗГІ БИОТОПТАРЫНДАҒЫ ЖЕР БЕТІНДЕГІ ҰЛУЛАРДЫҢ (MOLLUSCA) ФАУНАЛЫҚ ҚҰРАМЫ "
Authors: У. Д. Буркитбаева  , С. А. Бахбаева  , Г. М. Омарова
Published: March 2023

"Бұл мақалада Қазақстан Алтайының негізгі биотоптарында тіршілік ететін жер бетіндегі ұлулардың (Mollusca) фаунистік құрамы талданды. Топырақты мекен ететін омыртқасыздардың бірі ретінде олардың экожүйедегі маңызы, экологиялық құндылығы мен қоректік тізбектегі рөлі қарастырылды. Қазақстан Алтайының негізгі биотоптарында жүргізілген зерттеу жұмыстарының нәтижесінде табылған жер бетіндегі ұлулардың түрлік құрамы анықталып, 12 тұқымдасқа жататын 20 түр тіркелді. Биотоптық таралуы бойынша ұлулырдың орман, орманды дала және дала биотоптарындағы түрлік алуантүрлілігіне салыстырмалы талдау жасалды. Зерттелген аймақтарда Vitrinidae және Valloniidae тұқымдастары түрлердің ең көп алуандығымен ерекшеленді. Оңтүстік Алтайда Vitrina rugulosa Mart. осы ортада табылған түрлердің ішінде супердоминант ретінде белгіленді. Біздің тапқан деректеріміз Vallonia excentrica Қазақстандық Алтай үшін алғаш рет бұрынғы таралу аймағын солтүстік-шығысқа қарай 900 км-ге және шығысқа қарай 2 мың км-ге, ал Columella edentula түрінің – таралу аймағын солтүстіктен шығысқа қарай 850–900 км-ге кеңейтетілгенін атап өтеміз. Қазақстан Алтайының негізгі биотоптарындағы ұлулардың биотоптық ұқсастықтары Жаккар және Вайнштейн әдістері бойынша анықталды, сонымен қатар түрлердің байлығы, біркелкілігі және т.б ұлулардың маңызды ақпараттық индекс көрсеткіштері есептелді. "
A Review of Customer Segmentation Methods
Authors: Rakeshkumar Umanath Upadhyay  , Prof. Nilesh Choudhary
Published: March 2023

Consumer segmentation is among the most essential aspects of knowledge-based marketing. Understanding consumers and placing them at the core of a business strategy are important for developing firms. With the advent of Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, segmenting clients based on behaviour patterns in the data has become a potent way to get a deeper understanding of the customers. By analysing consumer behaviour, customer analytics plays a crucial part in establishing customer trust. Being one of the leading causes of customer turnover, negative customer experiences in terms of quality, comprehension of ideas, and affordability are among the most important factors. For the sake of retaining customers in the future, we should be mindful of the aforementioned factors, as well as keep a close eye on the evolving nature of their requirements. This article provides an overview of the research conducted by various researchers on consumer segmentation using machine learning, as well as their conclusions and areas where more study is necessary.
Computer Vision Based Virtual Mouse and Keyboard System
Authors: Akanksha Pardeshi  , Darshani Kadam  , Nishant Thorat  , Utkarsh Pardeshi  , Prof. Priyanka Khalate
Published: March 2023

Gesture recognition is a technology that uses computer algorithms to interpret human gestures as commands for a computer or other device. A virtual mouse and keyboard project that uses gesture recognition would involve creating a system that can recognize specific hand or body movements and translate them into actions on the computer, such as moving the cursor or typing on a virtual keyboard. The abstraction for this project would involve developing the algorithms and programming necessary to detect and interpret the gestures, as well as designing the user interface and integrating the system with the computer's operating system
From ‘Sits’ to ‘Spices’: Dutch Interactions with the Global Circulation of Indian Textiles
Authors: Nierstrasz Chris
Published: March 2023

This historiographical essay explores the ways in which scholars—both historians and art historians—have studied the production of and trade in textiles in the early modern period in quantitative and qualitative ways. It discusses not only how textiles were a critically important commodity for both the English and Dutch East India Companies but also how a digital, data-driven approach can enhance our understanding of this complex trade.
Connecting (described) Fibers: Controlled Vocabularies of Global Textiles
Authors: Henel Jennifer
Published: March 2023

This article explores the ways in which the Dutch Textile Trade Project contributes to broader discoverability of terms by employing and contributing to a taxonomy and expanding controlled vocabularies.
PATIENT’S PERCEPTIONS OF ANTI-CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY SIDE EFFECTS AND ADHERENCE ON TREATMENT AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
Authors:   , Okiria Okiror Julius , Beinempaka Florence
Published: March 2023

Background: Chemotherapy is one of the most common treatment modalities for cancer. However, despite the benefits of indicated chemotherapy, the side effects and toxicities of the treatment frequently affect the patient’s quality of life (QOL) and hence adherence to the treatment.  The aim of the study was to examine the patient’s perception of the anti-cancer chemotherapy side effects and adherence to treatment at MRRH Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive qualitative design. It involved 40-60 minute in-depth interviews with 10 participants who had undergone chemotherapy treatment to understand their perceptions and their adherence to treatment. Inductive thematic data analysis was used to generate themes and categories. Results: The following themes and categories emerged:  Benefits [helpful, feeling good, believed getting better], and perceived severity [chemotherapy side effects, frustration, pain and fear of death]. Conclusion: The perceived severity of the chemotherapy had a considerable impact on patients' quality of life. Despite these side effects experienced by most of the participants, the benefits of chemotherapy and considerable support from staff influenced the participants to adhere to treatment. Recommendations: There is a need for health workers to continue providing the necessary information about the disease, the drugs, the course of treatment, and the prognosis to improve patient acceptance of the chemotherapy.
Introduction
Authors: de Wildt Lars
Published: March 2023

Religion is surprisingly common in videogames. That is odd: religion was
supposed to disappear under modernity, but survives in media despite
decreased church attendance. It is now far more likely for young people to
encounter religion in videogames than in church. Why is that so? And how
should that change our understanding of religion? In this introduction, I
summarize the related literatures on secularization, religion, games and
play. Particularly religion and play have been theoretically intertwined,
from the works of Durkheim and Huizinga to those of contemporary
experts on games and religion – some of whom have been overly enthusiastic
about finding religion. I finish by outlining how this book will
theorize the pervasive and persistent presence of religion in contemporary
videogames, asking why game makers use religion in their games, and
how players make sense of this.
A Study into the Electrochemical Behavior of Nano Antibiotics as A Promising Treatment for Helicobacter Pylori Infection by Cyclic Voltammetry
Authors: Sarah Abbas Hussein Al-saeed  , Muhammed Mizher Radhi  , Zuhair Numan Hamed
Published: March 2023

The helicobacter-pylori (H.pylori) bacteria that infects the digestive system is one of the bacteria that is intractable in routine treatments with antibiotics, as it has been studied using nano-antibiotics studied by the electrochemical behavior of three Nano antibiotics.
The study aims to identify the extent of the effect of micro-antibiotics on the composition of the blood serum medium by electrochemical analysis using the cyclic voltammetric method and to compare it with nano-antibiotics.
Three Nano-antibiotics such as Amoxicillin NPs, Azithromycin NPs, and Metronidazole NPs, and the mixture of the three nanoparticles as Nano-Kit were investigated in blood serum medium utilizing cyclic voltammetry methods by a glass carbonic electrode (GCE). The three nanoparticles in antibiotics were prepared by converting the micro antibiotic with a lyophilizer technique and characterization by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) with all antibiotics in Nano size.
The results showed that all Nano compounds act as an antioxidant antibiotic in the blood serum medium. The study also included the electrochemical characterization of the Nano-kit of the mixture for the three Nano-biotics to prove anti-oxidative stress. It was found that the three nano-biotics have reduced current peaks without any oxidation peaks.
The three nano-antibiotics can be an excellent treatment to eradicate H. pylori infection permanently. Therefore, the results of this research can be adapted to use the nano-kit of the mixture in the appropriate treatment of H.pylori infection.
Knowledge and Practices of HealthCare Workers Regarding of Medical Waste Management in Hospitals of Al Najaf Governorate
Authors: Naseem B. Saadoon  , H.Ali Luma , A. Kadum Suha
Published: March 2023

Medical waste (MW) is a serious problem in many developing countries. Iraq being one of them it faces challenges in waste management due to the environmental and human health risks.
This study aims to assess the knowledge and practices of healthcare workers on medical waste management and determine the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics of healthcare workers with knowledge and practices.
A descriptive; cross sectional study conducted at Al-Najaf governorate hospitals. It includes 443 participants collected during the period of 2nd January until 31th March 2022 using a structured questionnaire which depends on the National Guide to Infection Control in the Iraqi Health Institution and the previous studies.
443 participants with the mean ± SD of their ages was 29.18 ±7.68 years, female was represented (58.9%). The highest percentage of the studied samples were paramedical staff (70%), had Baccalaureate certification (44%), period of experience (1-5) years (62.98%). The majority of them (69.1%) did not undergo any training program. In general, knowledge about MWM is fair (69.9%), good (25.1%) and (4.9%) poor, while about practices, (38.6%) had poor practices, (38.6%) fair, (25.1) good.
This study concluded that healthcare workers in Al-Najaf hospitals had fair knowledge and practices about Medical Waste Management.
Awareness of Healthcare Providers About COVID-19 Vaccinations in Karbala City
Authors: Al-Sarray Atta Ah. Mousa , Shareef Rasha Haider
Published: March 2023

The process of creating a vaccination is more complex and challenging than that of creating medication. The immunization has developed over a period of 12 to 15 years. It would probably take months to design and manufacture a coronavirus vaccine, which is a significant hurdle. Despite promises from several groups that a corona virus vaccine will be ready soon, achieving so will be challenging in reality. However, no study has been conducted on the awareness of the COVID-19 vaccine in Iraq. Therefore, there is a more prominent need to evaluate their knowledge and awareness among HCWs.
The study aims to determine the awareness of the COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare providers who are faced the Covid-19 Pandemic and also to find the association between sociodemographic and COVID-19 awareness.
Descriptive cross-sectional study was performed at four hospitals and eighteen health care centers randomly selected multistage sampling in the Karbala governorate. The period of data collection lasted 3 months, it began on 18th January 2022 and ended on 12th April 2022. It aimed to determine the level of Knowledge and awareness regarding the COVID-19 vaccine among a sample of health care providers.
The awareness score of the COVID-19 vaccine showed (52.3%) had fair awareness, and (28.2%) had poor awareness and (19.5%) had good awareness.
This study concluded that the highest proportion of the study sample had a fair score of awareness of COVID-19 vaccine.
Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictive Factor in Iraqi Patients with Thyroid Cancer
Authors: Fatima Falah Hassan  , Wafaa Fadhil Hamed  , Luma Yousif Mehdi
Published: March 2023

Thyroid cancer is one of the fastest growing malignancies in recent years, with an increase of 14.51% per year. It has been shown that there is an association between some biomarkers and the progression of thyroid cancer. In this study, we aim to assess the Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) levels and Thyroid function test (TSH, T3, T4) in patients with thyroid cancer. In the current study, (145) participants were divided into 3 groups: G1: (60 malignant thyroid gland patients, G2: (35 benign thyroid gland patients), and G3: (50 healthy control individuals as a control group). The patients attended to AL-Amal oncology Hospital in Baghdad and Imam Sadiq Hospital in Babylon province, Iraq during the period from November 2021 to February 2022. Depending on hematology analyzer the level of NLR and by Mini Vida's the TSH, T3, T4 were estimated in the studied groups. The results showed that the highest number and percentage of malignant thyroid tumors 21 (35%) was among the age group (50-≥ 60) years, while the lowest number and percentage of malignant tumors 10 (16.7%) was among the age groups (20-29) and (30-39) years. The results also demonstrated that the number and percentage of female patients with malignant thyroid tumors was 43 (71.7%) and males 17 (28.3%). A highly significant increase (P<0.01) in the levels of both NLR and TSH was observed in patients with malignant thyroid cancer when compared with their levels in the control group and benign tumor groups. The current study revealed that the age group (50-≥ 60) years and female patients were most affected by thyroid cancer and both NLR and TSH levels were highly increased in thyroid cancer patients. when compared with healthy group.
Assessment of Some Biochemical Parameters in Iraqi Women with Recurrent Miscarriage
Authors: Ruqaya K. Abbas  , Jasim Amani M. , Al-Ibady Qater Al-nada A.
Published: March 2023

Miscarriage a is pregnancy loss that occurs within the first 23 weeks. The risk factors that increase miscarriage is multivariate. Spontaneous loss of a conception before the 20th week of pregnancy is known as a miscarriage. There are two types of miscarriage: spontaneous and recurrent, one or more sporadic miscarriages affects approximately 25 – 50 percent of all women. Recurrent miscarriage, on the other hand, affects about 1% of couples trying to conceive. There are a number of things that can cause a miscarriage, such as inflammatory and immune system diseases. This study aims to compare the levels of calcium, Zinc, lipid peroxidation (Malondialdehyde), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the serum of women who have experienced a miscarriage with those of women who are pregnant and healthy. The study included 140 blood samples of women who suffered from a miscarriage and a healthy pregnant group. Calcium and Zinc were evaluated in serum of miscarriage and healthy control group, serum Malondialdehyde MDA, an indicator of lipid peroxidation, serum SOD, antioxidant enzyme, and superoxide dismutase. The calcium concentration was low in aborted women compared with the healthy pregnant control group. Serum zinc levels were lower in women who had an abortion compared to those who were pregnant and healthy. The level of serum SOD and MDA in aborted women raveled differences significantly compared with the healthy pregnant group, a decrease in the mean level of SOD was noticed in aborted women in contrast to the healthy pregnant group. At the same time, MDA showed it enhanced among the aborted group compared with healthy delivered women.
„Wir wollen ein Zeichen setzen“
Authors: Leißner Martina
Published: March 2023

Zur Agrarministerkonferenz in dieser Woche im schleswig-holsteinischen Büsum machen Landwirte ihrem Ärger über die Agrarpolitik Luft. Aufgrund fehlender Beschlüsse für den Umbau der Tierhaltung prangern diese an, weder planen noch investieren zu können. Die Landwirtschaftsminister von Grünen und Union ringen derweil um einen Kompromiss.
Weniger Opposition gegen Mercosur
Authors: Mönch Axel
Published: March 2023

Brüssel. Verhalten optimistisch äußerte sich die schwedische EU-Ratspräsidentschaft zum Mercosur-Abkommen mit Südamerika. Nur noch Österreich äußerte deutlich seine Ablehnung zum Handelsabkommen. Weitere Weichen könnten auf dem Europäischen Rat gestellt werden.
Forschen für mehr Biodiversität
Authors: Schaal René
Published: March 2023

Frankfurt a.M. Das neue Verbundprojekt „ConservES“ soll die biologische Vielfalt in intensiv genutzten landwirtschaftlichen Gebieten erhalten und Ökosystemleistungen maximieren. Acht Partnerorganisationen aus vier Ländern bewerten dabei die Vorteile von Hecken und Blühstreifen als Lebensraum für Bestäuber und natürliche Feinde von Schädlingen und Unkraut.
Arbeitsvertrag: Was muss rein, was darf nicht?
Authors: Brust Martin
Published: March 2023

Wer eine neue Stelle annimmt, unterzeichnet in der Regel zuvor einen Arbeitsvertrag. Ein scheinbar banaler Vorgang, der aber Fallstricke bereithält.
Stages of the evolution of thymus atrophy in children in different cities of Kyrgyzstan
Authors: Abaeva Tamara , Tuhvatshin Rustam , Satybaldiev Masalbek , Ergeshova Aida , Toichieva Zarina , Bakytova Siuzana
Published: March 2023

Introduction and Aim: Thymus atrophy occurs in response to the stress of any etiology such as cold, burn, infection, trauma, pain, and psychogenic stress. The objective of the study is to evaluate the thymus gland in children aged 7–12 years from Kyrgyzstan.

 

Materials and Methods: The present study assessed the anatomy of the thymus gland on 35 cadavers of children aged 7–12 years from 2015 to 2020. Anatomical methods including preparation, weighing, and measurement, and histological methods including hematoxylin-eosin staining were performed.

 

Results: In children aged 7–12 years, it was found that in the thickness of the cerebral layer, there is the growth of thymic corpuscles, blood capillaries, and lymphatic slits. The level of cells in the cerebral layer is diverse, there are lymphocytes in large numbers, larger light epithelial and reticular cells, as well as macrophages. In the cortical zone, the cellular composition is mainly lymphoid cells, and mitosis was found in some of them.

 

Conclusion: In this study, comparatively, the cortical zone prevails over the cerebral one. At this age, the thymus begins to atrophy, as well as the growth of adipose tissue.
Radiological study of variations in intersphenoidal septum in a south Indian population- a retrospective cross-sectional study
Authors: Navin R. B. Namasivaya , S. Prabakaran , S. Rajasekaran
Published: March 2023

Introduction and Aim: The anatomical variations in intersphenoidal septum (ISS) will affect the ease of surgery and risk of intraoperative injury to neurovascular structures. It is very important to assess the same in different populations using preoperative imaging. Hence the objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of anatomical variations of intersphenoidal septum and its pattern of attachment among Southern Indian population for better planning of surgery and avoid complications.

 

Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of patients who underwent computed tomography paranasal sinus at a tertiary care hospital was done. Data from 186 cases in total were used in this study. The proportion of cases with intersphenoidal septa was the primary outcome evaluated, and the number, location, development, and point of termination of intersphenoidal septa were the secondary outcomes. Statistical software for social studies was used to analyse the data.

 

Results: Absence of intersphenoidal septum was noted in 0.5% of cases with predominant sellar type of pneumatization. Also, single intersphenoidal septum (81.6%), right sided deviation of septum (48.1%), complete formation of intersphenoidal septum (92.4%) and protrusion of septum towards optic nerve canal (45.9%) were the common findings noted in this study.

 

Conclusion: Anatomical variations of the intersphenoidal septum clearly signify that the surgeons should keenly note the variations before planning the surgery.
Rehabilitation of Imagination for Renewing Group Life
Authors: Fidyk Alexandra
Published: March 2023

The COVID-19 crisis and its consequences, along with climate change, natural disaster, war, and trauma have led to collective injury across societies. In a poetic exploration that draws theoretical and practical understanding from trauma studies, expressive arts, and analytical psychology,
I call for a rehabilitation of imagination to renew group life. I call for an intentional shift to bodies, relations, and social engagement with creative processes, rhythm, and synchrony to address perpetual states of shutdown and/or overwhelm. Positioned within an animate paradigm, emphasis
is given to the imaginal, active imagination, and imagination as ethical care as ways to rebuild relations with self, other, place, and the numinous. Collective repair is sought through safe and attuned interpersonal relations, engagement with imagination, and somatic approaches whereby we
can experience improved vitality and joy.
Konsep Kompetensi Keperibadian Amil Zakat
Authors: Romli Ammar Badruddin , Daud Mohd Noor
Published: March 2023

Pengurusan zakat yang cemerlang bergantung kepada kecekapan dan ketelusan amil dalam pelaksanaan urusan kutipan dan agihan zakat. Kewujudan isu yang membabitkan kompetensi dan kualiti keperibadian amil seperti isu ketirisan dan salah guna kuasa telah mengikis kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap kredibiliti mereka. Islam telah menggariskan amalan keperibadian pekerja yang komprehensif dan holistik meliputi nilai itqan, qawiyy, amin, serta amalan sifat siddiq, amanah, tabligh dan fathonah. Amalan-amalan ini menjadi teras kepada konsep keperibadian amil berdasarkan ciri-ciri mukmin sejati di dalam al-Quran dan al-Hadis iaitu mengabdikan diri kepada Allah SWT, meraikan pembayar zakat, menyantuni asnaf, dan mengamalkan nilai-nilai murni termasuk dalam aspek komunikasi dan penampilan diri.
Relevansi Pelaksanaan Wakaf Pendidikan dan Keberkesanan Pembelajaran di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA)
Authors: Yasin Rais , Ab Ghani Sayuti , Saufe Nur Amni Syafiqah , Yasin Redwan
Published: March 2023

Keberkesanan pembelajaran merupakan perkara penting dalam sesebuah institusi pendidikan. Beberapa perkara yang perlu diberi penekanan dalam mewujudkan keberkesanan pembelajaran di universiti sama ada ia melibatkan faktor dalaman mahupun luaran. Kajian ini adalah tertumpu bagaimana instrumen wakaf dalam pendidikan mampu membawa keberkesanan pembelajaran di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam(IPTA) di Malaysia. Kajian kualitatif digunakan dalam membuktikan relevan pelaksanaan wakaf pendidikan di IPTA dengan  menggunakan kaedah dokumentasi menerusi kajian perpustakaan bagi membuktikan wakaf pendidikan amat relevan dengan keadaan ekonomi semasa yang memerlukan faktor sokongan kewangan bagi keberkesanan pengajian di universiti. Seterusnya, wakaf pendidikan juga menjadi penyumbang kepada pengurangan perbelanjaan dan peruntukan kewangan kerajaan ke atas institusi pendidikan.
Darolutamide (Nubeqa)
Authors: CADTH
Published: March 2023

CADTH reimbursement reviews are comprehensive assessments of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, as well as patient and clinician perspectives, of a drug or drug class.

The assessments inform non-binding recommendations that help guide the reimbursement decisions of Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, with the exception of Quebec.

This review assesses darolutamide (Nubeqa), 300 mg, tablet, for oral use.

Indication: The treatment of patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) in combination with docetaxel.
Musiikintutkimuksen hyvät uutiset
Authors: Ranta-Meyer Tuire , Kytö Meri
Published: March 2023

Musiikkitiede ja musiikin tutkimus eivät maassamme ole voineet viime vuosina paistatella päivää myönteisten uutisten valossa. Pikemminkin kuulemme alan keskusteluissa uutisia, jotka antavat aihetta huoleen tai luemme politiikkaohjelmia, joiden kirjaukset ovat heikkoja signaaleja oppialaamme kohdistuvista uhista. Onneksi tämän käsilläsi olevan pääkirjoituksen viesti ei nyt yhdy näihin tummareunaisiin pilviin ja pahaenteisiin tulevaisuuden kuviin. Voimme tällä kertaa iloita teidän lukijoiden kanssa siitä, että myös hyviä asioita tapahtuu musiikkitieteen saralla!
Lectio praecursoria: Kuusi soivaa näkökulmaa 1920-luvun ranskalaiseen modernismiin
Authors: Sumelius-Lindblom Eveliina
Published: March 2023

Six sounding aspects on the 1920s French Modernism

In her lectio praecursoria, Doctor of Music Eveliina Sumelius-Lindblom gives her artistic doctoral project “Four aspects on French Modernism: from l’esprit nouveau towards the world of colors and the performer’s methodological thinking” a general picture in which the historical, aesthetic and performer-based aspects encounter themselves. In addition to introducing the key concepts of the 1920s French Modernism and highlighting its general aesthetic atmosphere Sumelius-Lindblom focuses on those research results which are most obviously attached to her long-term artistic experience on playing the piano repertoire of this period. The six solo piano performances of the composers of Les Six -group (Georges Auric, Arthur Honegger and Darius Milhaud), Arnold Schoenberg, Olivier Messiaen and Igor Stravinsky not only give a versatile and multi-valued sounding picture of the 1920s Modernism. The piano performances also work as a fundamental part of Sumelius-Lindblom’s intersubjective research practice in which showing and verifying the research findings by playing represent the other main focus of her research.
Measurement report: Understanding the seasonal cycle of Southern Ocean aerosols
Authors: Humphries Ruhi S. , Keywood Melita D. , Ward Jason P. , Harnwell James , Alexander Simon P. , Klekociuk Andrew R. , Hara Keiichiro , McRobert Ian M. , Protat Alain , Alroe Joel , Cravigan Luke T. , Miljevic Branka , Ristovski Zoran D. , Schofield Robyn , Wilson Stephen R. , Flynn Connor J. , Kulkarni Gourihar R. , Mace Gerald G. , McFarquhar Greg M. , Chambers Scott D. , Williams Alastair G. , Griffiths Alan D.
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The remoteness and extreme conditions of the Southern Ocean and Antarctic region have meant that observations in this region are rare, and typically restricted to summertime during research or resupply voyages. Observations of aerosols outside of the summer season are typically limited to long-term stations, such as Kennaook / Cape Grim (KCG; 40.7∘ S, 144.7∘ E), which is situated in the northern latitudes of the Southern Ocean, and Antarctic research stations, such as the Japanese operated Syowa (SYO; 69.0∘ S, 39.6∘ E). Measurements in the midlatitudes of the Southern Ocean are important, particularly in light of recent observations that highlighted the latitudinal gradient that exists across the region in summertime. Here we present 2 years (March 2016–March 2018) of observations from Macquarie Island (MQI; 54.5∘ S, 159.0∘ E) of aerosol (condensation nuclei larger than 10 nm, CN10) and cloud condensation nuclei (CCN at various supersaturations) concentrations. This important multi-year data set is characterised, and its features are compared with the long-term data sets from KCG and SYO together with those from recent, regionally relevant voyages. CN10 concentrations were the highest at KCG by a factor of ∼50 % across all non-winter seasons compared to the other two stations, which were similar (summer medians of 530, 426 and 468 cm−3 at KCG, MQI and SYO, respectively). In wintertime, seasonal minima at KCG and MQI were similar (142 and 152 cm−3, respectively), with SYO being distinctly lower (87 cm−3), likely the result of the reduction in sea spray aerosol generation due to the sea ice ocean cover around the site. CN10 seasonal maxima were observed at the stations at different times of year, with KCG and MQI exhibiting January maxima and SYO having a distinct February high. Comparison of CCN0.5 data between KCG and MQI showed similar overall trends with summertime maxima and wintertime minima; however, KCG exhibited slightly (∼10 %) higher concentrations in summer (medians of 158 and 145 cm−3, respectively), whereas KCG showed ∼40 % lower concentrations than MQI in winter (medians of 57 and 92 cm−3, respectively). Spatial and temporal trends in the data were analysed further by contrasting data to coincident observations that occurred aboard several voyages of the RSV Aurora Australis and the RV Investigator. Results from this study are important for validating and improving our models and highlight the heterogeneity of this pristine region and the need for further long-term observations that capture the seasonal cycles.