bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Link between active tectonics/faulting and mineral and thermal water occurrence in Republic of North Macedonia
Authors: Petrova Hristina , Stojadinović Uroš , Vakanjac Boris , Ristić Vakanjac Vesna , Wątor Katarzyna , Rusiniak Piotr , Kmiecik Ewa
Published: December 2024

According to the tectonic architecture of the Balkan Peninsula, the territory of Macedonia belongs to the Dinarides, Rhodope and Carpatho-Balkanides. In a relatively small area, Macedonia has a very complex geological and tectonic structure, which was shaped by intense and long-term processes, followed by magmatism of a wide spectrum, from the ultrabasic to the acidic. From a stratigraphic point of view, geological formations consist of the oldest Precambrian high-grade metamorphic rocks to the youngest Quaternary deposits, and such a complex geological structure conditions the creation of different hydrogeological structures (open, semi-open and closed) in which different hydrogeological processes take place. As a result of complex tectonic activity on the territory of Macedonia, numerous mineral and thermal waters are present. The aim of this paper is to show the link between the occurrence of thermal and mineral waters and the active tectonics along which they are represented.
Groundwater hydrochemical characteristics by districts area in Bulgaria
Authors: Vasileva Tanya
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study is to give a current result for the ion composition of groundwater from hypergenic zone of Bulgaria, for which chemical data for the major ions HCO3–, SO42–, Cl–, Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ and K+ for the period 2015–2019 are used. The long-term annual average cation content in groundwater for individual districts in Bulgaria is: Ca2+>Mg2+>Na+>K+ or Mg2+>Ca2+>Na+>K+ for Pleven District and Ca2+>Na+>Mg2+>K+ for Burgas and Gabrovo districts. The anions are in the order HCO3–>SO42–>Cl– and HCO3–>Cl–>SO42– for the districts of Gabrovo, Dobrich, Varna, Burgas, Silistra and Razgrad. The predominant anion is bicarbonate, and of the cations, Mg2+ is predominant in Pleven District, while for the other districts, the predominant cation is Ca2+. The average TDS value is 229–1,051 mg/L. It is the lowest for Smolyan District and the highest for Pleven District. Predominantly groundwater is HCO3–-Ca2+-Mg2+ and HCO3–-Mg2+-Ca2+ for Pleven District. There are also deviations from these ratios, determined by differences in the mineral composition of the water-bearing medium, as well as by the influence of hydroclimatic conditions in different seasons.
Morphology of waterfalls and positioning of their elements within high precision geodetic measurements
Authors: Baltakova Ahinora , Aleksandrov Borislav , Nikolov Radoslav , Tsvetanov Momchil
Published: December 2024

The Catalogue of Bulgarian Waterfalls Program encountered some unclearness concerning the classification of waterfalls and the diagnosis of their elements. To achieve a more precise definition of the lip and toe sections of each waterfall, as these aspects require geodetic measurements, clarification of terminology and field observations are necessary. The survey focused exclusively on waterfalls in a strict sense, as including cascades and rapids, which also occur at stream knickpoints, would broaden the scope of the investigation. As natural processes of waterfall recession lead to the formation of ramps, many developed stepped waterfalls resemble cascades. This study proposes specific criteria for their identification in the field. Additionally, constructive waterfalls are of significant interest from a geoheritage perspective, and their unique characteristics were also addressed in this research.
Earthquake focal mechanism analysis using data from seismic station SRKO
Authors: Dimova Lyuba , Raykova Reneta
Published: December 2024

The Bulgarian University Seismic Network (BUSN), operated by the Faculty of Physics at Sofia University since 2023, is expanded by the newly established broadband seismic station SRKO. This study presents the first results from SRKO, in operation since August 2024, applying the INPAR method to investigate focal mechanisms of earthquakes in the surrounding regions of Bulgaria. The INPAR method, a nonlinear inversion technique, provides reliable solutions for moderate earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0. Data from several data centers, including SAGE, GEOFON and EIDA, were used for this analysis. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the INPAR method in determining earthquake mechanisms for moderate magnitudes in regions with limited seismic stations.
Use of Cybergogy in Improving Reading Comprehension among High School Students: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Odvina Ramilyn A. , Baylon Lemalyn A. , Ayop Rachelle Mae M. , Evardo Jr Orville J.
Published: December 2024

This systematic literature review investigates the role of cybergogy in enhancing reading comprehension among high school students, driven by the increasing use of digital tools in education. The review analyzed 25 studies, revealing that cybergogy offers significant benefits, such as the practical use of digital tools, flexible learning environments, and improved teaching quality. However, it also identifies several challenges, including digital distractions, insufficient foundational reading skills, logistical and technological constraints, and the dual impact of technology on reading habits. These findings underscore the necessity for a balanced approach to integrating cybergogy, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address the identified challenges, enhanced professional development for educators, and improved technological infrastructure. By focusing on these areas, schools can make better use of cybergogy to improve reading skills and help students succeed academically.
Effects of high intensity interval training on mobility and fitness outcomes in stroke
Authors:   Foundation University College of Physical Therapy (FUCP). Foundation University Islamabad, Khushnood Kiran , Burki Yousaf Khan ,   Grace Medical Center Islamabad Pakistan, Ejaz Aqsa ,   Pakistan railway general hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, Sultan Nasir ,   Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad Pakistan, Mehmood Riafat ,   Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad Pakistan
Published: December 2024

Background: Stroke causes severe impairments in mobility, balance, and quality of life, making it the leading cause of disability globally. New research indicates that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may benefit stroke patients more.

Objective: To determine the effects of high-intensity interval training on mobility and fitness outcomes in stroke.

Methods: A single-blinded, randomized controlled study was carried out on n=44 ambulatory stroke survivors between the ages of 45 and 65 years. The participants were randomly assigned to group A (n=22) received conventional physiotherapy (CPT). While Group B received HIIT in addition to conventional physiotherapy. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Heart Rate Recovery (HRR), Functional Ambulation Categories (FAC), Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SS-QOL), Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) were the outcome measures. At baseline, six weeks, and twelve weeks, assessments were carried out.

Results: The HIIT group had significantly improved mobility, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. In the 6MWT (p<0.001), BBS (p<0.001), FAC (p=0.002,), insignificant p-value in HRR (p=0.93, ηp²=0.00), SS-QOL (p=0.01, ηp²=0.16), and TUG tests (p=0.01, ηp²=0.16), and hence was better (p < 0.05) in all variables except FAC (0.48).

Conclusion: High-intensity interval Training significantly improves walking capacity, balance, cardiovascular recovery, and quality of life in stroke survivors when combined with conventional standard physiotherapy interventions, as compared to conventional physiotherapy alone.

Keywords: Fitness, FAC, HR reserved, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Ischemic, Mobility, Stroke Rehabilitation, 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
Effects of low impact elliptical training on knee osteoarthritis outcomes and knee joint space
Authors:   Woodlands Health Center F-8 Markaz  Islamabad, Pakistan, Bukhari Syed Sabih Ul Konain , Aftab Anam ,   Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Ibadat International University Islamabad Pakistan, Munir Sonia ,   Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isra University Islamabad Pakistan, Ahmad Zahoor ,   Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University Malakand Pakistan, Rauf Saad ,   Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad Pakistan
Published: December 2024

Background: Different physical therapy treatment strategies are used to decrease the symptoms and reduce the severity of knee Osteoarthritis (OA). Low-impact elliptical training is like mobilizations, which increase nourishment and contribute to increased joint space.

Objective: To determine the effects of low-impact elliptical training on knee osteoarthritis (OA) outcomes and knee joint space.

Methods: Data for the randomized controlled trial (NCT05977374) was collected from 28 participants through a non-probability convenience sampling technique and randomized into group A: which received low-impact elliptical training along with conventional therapy, and group B: which received traditional physical therapy for 12 weeks. The outcomes were checked through a knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) pre and post-treatment at the 6th and 12th week and knee space was measured by X-rays pre and post-treatment at the 12th week only.

Results: 51.92±9.106 years was the mean age of group A study participants, and 50.29±5.483 years for group B. Within-group analysis, all domains of the KOOS for the low-impact elliptical training group showed significant improvement (p≤0.005). Between-group analyses, all the domains of the KOOS showed a non-significant difference with p≥0.05. In the between-group analysis of the knee joint width of the medial and lateral spaces in pre- and post-observation, there was no significant difference noted, but within the group, significant improvement (p=0.007) was observed in the medial space for the LIET group only

Conclusions: Elliptical training can be used to intervene in individuals with grade 1 and 2 knee osteoarthritis compared to conventional physical therapy for the alleviation of pain, stiffness, ADLs, sports, and QOL. Moreover, it may improve knee joint space.
elliptical training; knee OA; knee outcome; pain
Effects of 8 weeks plyometric training on injury prevention of domestic cricket players: A randomized clinical trial
Authors:   Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad Pakistan, Safdar Aqsa , Ahmad Farhan ,   Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences. Superior University, Lahore Pakistan, Amin Aisha ,   M.Islam Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Gujranwala Pakistan, Rehman Abdul ,   CMH Kharian Cantt. Pakistan, Rashid Hafiz Muhammad Abu Bakar ,   Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences. Superior University, Lahore Pakistan
Published: December 2024

Background: plyometric training enhances muscle function, improves dynamic strength, and potentially reduces injury risk by increasing the stiffness of the muscle-tendon complex.

Objective: To determine the effects of 8-week plyometric exercises on injury prevention of domestic cricket players.

Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted at the sports club PAF base Murid, Chakwal. A total of n=34 domestic cricket players were included in the study through a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Male players between the age gap of 18-25 years and having no history of trauma/injury in the past month were included in this study. They were randomly allocated into the plyometric group (n=18) and a conventional group (n=18). Group A received plyometric training whereas group B received conventional training. The Nine Test Battery Screening was used for assessment. The assessment was done at baseline and after the 8th week.

Results: The mean age of cricketers in this study was 22.56±2.427. After 8 weeks of intervention, a significant difference was found in the plyometric group as compared to the conventional group for injury prevention using nine test battery screening with p-value (p<0.05)

Conclusion: Plyometric training is effective in improving physical fitness and thus prevents injury in cricket players.
plyometric training; nine test battery screening;
keywords: conventional training; physical fitness; injury prevention
Efektivitas Penerapan Media Poster dalam Pembelajaran di Sekolah: Studi Literatur
Authors: Utami Nuzula Laila
Published: December 2024

Posters are one of the excellent media for conveying information visually that is easy to understand. This study uses a descriptive literature study approach to analyze the application of poster media in learning, by collecting and reviewing relevant scientific articles. The results of the analysis show that posters are effective in improving the understanding of the material, especially through simplifying complex information into a simpler visual form to be understood. This study found that poster media has great potential to support learning success. However, its effectiveness is highly dependent on the quality of the poster design, the teacher's understanding in designing posters that are in accordance with learning objectives, and the visual characteristics of students. This study contributes that poster media has great potential to support learning success, but its success depends on design factors and the teacher's ability to integrate it into the learning process.
Effective Enhancement of CO2 Mass Transfer in an Oscillatory Baffled Column: A Comparative Study
Authors: Farhan Omer I. , Mohammed Harith N. , Ahmed Safaa M.R.
Published: December 2024

CO2-water mass transfer was studied in a multi-orifice oscillatory baffled column (OBC) operated in a semi-batch system (batch liquid phase and continuous gas phase). The effect of column configurations, oscillation conditions and gas flow rates, on CO2 concentration ratio (C/Co) in the gas phase, CO2 concentration in water (g/l) and mass flux (g/m2.min) were examined. The experiments were conducted over a wide range of oscillation condition expressed by modified oscillatory Reynolds number ( = 0-1450) and aeration rate, volume of gas per volume of liquid per minute, (vvm = 0-1). The inlet gas stream consists of 15% v/v CO2 (the rest is N2) used to simulate the emission of flue gas streams in industries. The results showed that the mass transfer enhancement increased with oscillation (frequency and amplitude) due to the improved mixing in the OBC. The OBC showed a higher enhancement in CO2-water mass transfer than that obtained with a bubble column (BC) (smooth column without baffles and oscillation), and baffled column (without oscillation). The maximum enhancement of CO2 mass flux achieved in the OBC was 10-fold over the BC at  = 1449 and vvm=0.8.
Prediction Rock Strength Properties for Southern Iraqi Field. Application of Petrophysical and Mechanical Properties Relationship, Using Wireline Log Data
Authors: Al-Zubaidy Worood A. , Al-Jawad Mohammed S. , Al-Hasnawi Ali. N.
Published: December 2024

Rock Strength Properties (Internal Friction Angle
قياس معدل التآكل في خزانات النفط الخام
Authors: مفتن صلاح صبار , هويني مصطفى ستار
Published: December 2024

الهدف من هذا العمل هو قياس وتحليل مشاكل التآكل في خزانات النفط الخام لإيجاد الحلول المتعلقة بها. تم استخدام عينات ASTM A283-C لدراسة معدل تآكل قيعان الخزانات مع الاخذ بنظر الاعتبار عاملين مهمين في النفط الخام: الأول هو محتوى الملح، والآخر هو نسبة الكبريت. حيث تم طلاء بعض العينات بإيبوكسي خاص لتحديد كفاءة مقاومة التآكل. عانت العينات المغمورة في النفط الخام ذي المحتوى العالي من الكبريت من معدل تآكل مرتفع. تم حساب معدلات التآكل القصوى لكل عينة، والتي كانت متساوية عند نسبة الكبريت (5.4399٪ وزنيًا) كوسيط تآكلي (2.49395 مم/ سنة). بينما لم تعاني العينات الأخرى لمحتوى الملح من أي تآكل كبير خلال فترة الغمر (ستة أشهر)، و لم تتأثر العينات المطلية بالإيبوكسي بأي نوع من التآكل.
Sulfur Removal in Gasoil Feedstocks by Hydrotreating Process: A Comparative Study
Authors: Hussein Sattar Jalil
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on the hydrodesulfurization process of two different types of feedstocks: low and high-sulfur-content gasoil. The objective is to remove sulfur using a commercial Co-Mo/γ-Al2O3 catalyst obtained from the Daura refinery. The catalyst underwent various characterization tests, including BET surface area, crush strength, and composition tests using atomic absorption. Similarly, the feedstocks were also characterized before the evaluation process. The study explored the impact of temperature, LHSV (Liquid Hourly Space Velocity), and pressure as operating conditions for gasoil hydrodesulfurization (HDS) using the commercial catalyst Co-Mo/γ-Al2O3 in a pilot hydrotreating unit located at the petroleum research & development centre. The findings indicated that decreasing LHSV led to an increase in sulfur removal. Furthermore, increasing the temperature showed a general trend of increased sulfur removal for both high and low sulfur gasoil feedstocks. These trends were observed within the optimal operating conditions of LHSV 1 hr-1, 375oC temperature, 35 bar pressure, and a ratio of 200 cm3 of hydrogen gas to 200 cm3 of hydrocarbon. These results shed new light on the potential of this catalyst for effectively treating heavier fuels containing complex sulfur compounds.
Experimental Investigation of a Regenerative Kalina Cycle for Electrical Power Generation Using Waste Heat
Authors: Nassir Abdulkhodor Kathum , Shahad Haroun A. K.
Published: December 2024

Kalina cycle is a thermodynamic power cycle uses any waste heat source (low temperature source) to generate electrical power or cooling. Many versions of Kalina cycle exist. In this paper a regenerative Kalina version is designed and constructed. The cycle consists of the following main components: heat recovery vapor generator (HRVG), separator, turbine, condenser, throttling valve, mixer (absorber), heat exchanger and pump. The heat exchanger is used to heat the working fluid coming from the pump before entering the HRVG by the hot saturated liquid (weak solution) coming from the separator. The cycle uses aqua ammonia mixture as the working fluid with different ammonia concentrations. The effect of many operating conditions on cycle performance is studied such as ammonia (NH3) mass fraction (range from 0.85-0.89), low pressure (range from 2-4 bar), and maximum pressure (range from 20-40 bar). The dryness fraction (DF) at separator entrance is kept at 0.3. The results show that the highest thermal efficiency obtained is 12.9% at Pmax=35 bar, Pmin=2 bar, and x=0.85. The highest value of the net power is 0.367 kW at x=0.89 at turbine inlet pressure of Pmax=20 bar. The highest value of exergy efficiency is 28.5% at Pmax=35 bar, Pmin=2 bar. It is noticed that the highest exergy destruction is in the heat recovery vapor generator (HRVG) which is about 48% due to high temperature heat exchange process and low mass flow rate. The exergy destruction is larger at Pmax=35 and x=0.89 than the exergy destruction at Pmax=20 bar and x=0.89.
Bir Siyaset Felsefesi Örneği: “Sâz û Pîrâye-i Şâhân-i Pormâye” Adlı Risalesi Bağlamında Bâbâ Efḍâlüddîn-i Kâşânî’nin Siyaset ile İlgili Görüşleri
Authors: Yılmaz Sinan
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma Bâbâ Efḍâlüddîn-i Kâşânî’nin Sâz û Pîrâye-i Şâhân-i Pormâye adlı risalesi bağlamında siyaset felsefesi ile ilgili görüşlerini ele almaktadır. 13. asır filozoflarından olan Bâbâ Efḍâl, siyaset felsefesine Tanrı ve varlık kategorileri ile başlar. O, varlık hiyerarşisinin en tepesine Tanrı’yı yerleştirir ve daha sonra diğer varlıkların âlemdeki konumlarını Tanrı’ya göre açıklar. Âlemdeki varlıkların en üstünü olarak insanı kabul eden Bâbâ Efḍâl, insanı da bir hiyerarşiye tâbi tutar. Bu hiyerarşinin en tepesinde çeşitli niteliklere sahip olan padişah bulunur. Padişaha atfedilen niteliklerin ilki, padişahın zıtlığa sahip olmamasıdır. Padişah, insanların en akıllısı olarak kabul edilir ve bu özelliğinden dolayı padişah, aynı zamanda bedene ait zıt hallerinden de en fazla soyutlanmış insan olur. Padişahın diğer özellikleri arasında güçlülük, mütevazilik, sabırlılık ve cesaret sahibi olma gibi erdemler vardır. Bu erdemlerin hepsi onun düşüncesinde bir şekilde akıl konusu ile ilişkilendirilir. Onun siyaset felsefesinin dikkat çekici özelliklerinden bir diğeri ise insan sınıflarına dair yaptığı değerlendirmedir. Bir başka deyişle O, insanları bütünsel açıdan değerlendirmez, buna karşın bireysel fertlere odaklanır. Bu sebeple onun hedef kitlesi toplumlar değil, bireysel fertlerdir. Çünkü bir toplum bütünüyle iyiliğin ya da kötülüğün temsilcisi değildir. Bilakis bir toplumda her türlü insan bulunur. Padişah toplumdaki bütün insanlarla iletişim halinde olmalıdır. Ancak padişahlık için bu kadarı yeterli değildir. Padişah himayesi altındaki insanları hem kemâle erdirmekle hem de onlara lâyık oldukları işleri vermekle yükümlüdür. Bunun yöntemini ise Bâbâ Efḍâl eğitim olarak belirler. İnsanların eğitimi başta padişah olmak üzere akıllı insanlara yakın olmakla mümkün olur. Dolayısıyla onun siyaset felsefesinin merkezinde bulunan akıl, bir kez daha ön plana çıkar ve insan sınıflarının oluşmasında belirleyici olur. Bâbâ Efḍâl’in siyaset felsefesindeki temel hedefi, padişah önderliğinde insanların yaratılış amacının hakikate dönüştürülmesidir. Bu düşünceye göre bir kimse, öz farkındalık ile önce kendini bilir ve kendini bildikten sonra varlığı kavramaya başlar. Sonuçta ise Tanrı’ya ulaşır. Bu felsefe, bütünsel açıdan Tanrı’dan insana inen ve insanın uyanışı ile tekrar Tanrı’ya ulaşan bir süreci ifade eder. İnsan kendinden başlayarak Tanrı’ya ulaştığında gerçek anlamda tevhidi kavramış olur. Böylece insanın varlık gayesi gerçekleşmiş olur. Dolayısıyla onun siyaset teorisi, gerçekte ahlak yüklü bir uyanış felsefesidir. Bu felsefe bu dünyada gerçekleşen ancak ahireti de kapsayan bir yapıya sahiptir. Bu çalışmada Bâbâ Efḍâl’in siyaset felsefesi ile ilgili görüşlerini bütün yönleriyle ortaya koyabilmek adına hem ondan önceki siyaset filozofları ile karşılaştırmalar yapılmış hem de onun felsefesi hakkında çeşitli değerlendirmeler yapılmış ve çalışma sonuç bölümü ile bitirilmiştir.
Prosilienz
Authors: Höflich Sabine
Published: December 2024

Prosilienz als Fähigkeit, die transformative Kraft von Problemen zu erkennen und diese zur Verbesserung der Gesamtsituation zu nutzen.
Durch „Mut und Verantwortung“ zu Resilienz und innerer Stärke
Authors: Höflich Sabine
Published: December 2024

Das vorliegende Buch behandelt das multidimensionale Konstrukt der Resilienz und verknüpft es mit den Inhalten des Wahlpflichtmoduls „Mut und Verantwortung“. Darüber hinaus wird eine empirische Studie vorgestellt, die Einstellungsveränderungen von Schüler*innen der Sekundarstufe in Bezug auf Bewältigungsstrategien und Problemlösungskompetenzen untersucht.
Starker Körper, starker Geist
Authors: Fehle Corinna
Published: December 2024

Sportliche Aktivität ist essenziell für die körperliche und mentale Gesundheit.  Schwimmen gilt als eine der Sport­arten, die allen Altersgruppen empfohlen wird, da sie positive Auswirkungen auf das Herz-Kreislauf-System hat und Stress­abbau fördert  – in einer Zeit, in der die Adipositasrate steigt und psychische Probleme zunehmen. Studien über körperliche Aktivität und mentale Gesundheit zeigen, dass frühzeitiger Schwimmunterricht das Stressniveau von Schüler*innen wirksam reduzieren kann. Regelmäßiger schulischer Schwimmunterricht führt zudem zu einer ver­besserten Bewegungskoordination, was wiederum die motorische Entwicklung von Kindern anregt. Die Rolle der Lehr­person im schulischen Schwimmunterricht nimmt dabei einen besonderen Stellenwert ein, da die Kinder be­auf­sich­tigt, motiviert und unterrichtet werden sollen und das breite Aufgabenspektrum der Lehrpersonen maßgeblich zu einem gelungenen Schwimmunterricht beitragen kann.
Eine Reise zu mehr Selbstbewusstsein
Authors: Tscherne Michaela
Published: December 2024

Daniela Landgrafs „Die Frau, die ich sein will“ ist ein praxisnaher Ratgeber, der Frauen dazu ermutigen möchte, ihr Leben selbstbestimmt zu gestalten und ihre volle innere Stärke zu entfalten. Das Buch bietet sowohl persönliche Einsichten als auch praxisbezogene Übungen und richtet sich an Frauen, die nach mehr Klarheit, Selbstbewusstsein und Erfüllung in ihrem beruflichen und privaten Leben suchen.
Auswirkungen von Coaching und KI auf die Health Literacy und das Wohlbefinden von Jugendlichen
Authors: Rachbauer Tamara , Kolbeck Anna
Published: December 2024

Die vorliegende Arbeit untersucht die Auswirkungen von Coaching auf die Health Literacy und das Wohlbefinden von Jugendlichen, gezielt von Schüler*innen in einer 8. Klasse Gymnasium. Durch eine Fragebogenerhebung wurde die Resilienz vor und nach einem Coaching-Programm analysiert. Die Er­gebnisse zeigen, dass Coaching nicht nur die individuellen Kompetenzen der Jugendlichen stärkt, son­dern auch positive Veränderungen im Klassenklima bewirken kann. Zudem wird die Rolle der Künst­lichen Intelligenz (KI) im Coaching-Prozess beleuchtet, da KI innovative Möglichkeiten zur Personali­sierung von Interventionen und zur Analyse von Daten bietet. Insgesamt zeigt der Beitrag, dass Coach­ing eine vielversprechende Methode zur Förderung der Health Literacy und des Wohlbefindens von Jugendlichen darstellt. Zukünftige Forschungen sollten die langfristigen Effekte dieser Interventionen weiter untersuchen.
Die Bedeutung von Health Literacy für die Institution Schule
Authors: Heißenberger Petra
Published: December 2024

Thomas Huber ist Wirtschaftspädagoge und seit fünf Jahren Direktor der BHAK/BHAS St. Pölten. Er ist als Dozent an der Wirt-schaftsuniversität Wien und als Vortragender für die Pädagogische Hochschule Niederösterreich tätig. Seine Forschungs- und Tätig-keitsschwerpunkte liegen im Bereich der Entrepreneurship-Educa-tion und in der Schulentwicklung. Die Potenzialentwicklung der Schü-ler*innen und die Bildung von regionalen Netzwerken mit Partner­betrieben, Ausbildungseinrichtungen und internationalen Organi­sationen stehen im Zentrum seiner Aktivitäten. Aktuelle Projekte sind die Weiterentwicklung und Förderung der Schüler*innen-Partizipation durch moderne Methoden der Schuldemokratie, die nachhaltige Förderung des Demokratieverständnisses im Rahmen eines Peer-Coaching-Modelles und die Entwicklung der Health Literacy im schulischen Kontext.
Salutogenese
Authors: Höflich Sabine
Published: December 2024

Das Konzept der Salutogenese von Aaron Antonovsky (1978) fokussiert die Stärken und Fähigkeiten, die es ermöglichen, Ressourcen zu mobilisieren, bei Belastungen mit Stressoren umzugehen und gesund zu bleiben. Für Schüler*innen, Pädagog*innen und alle in der Schule Tätigen ist das Gefühl der Sinnhaftigkeit, Verstehbarkeit und Bewältigbarkeit wichtig, um Halt zu finden und diesen geben zu können sowie dabei gesund zu bleiben.
Health Promoting Schools
Authors: Höflich Sabine
Published: December 2024

Health Promoting Schools, gesundheitsförderliche Schulen, setzen sich systematisch und umfassend für die Förderung der Gesundheit aller Mitglieder der Schulgemeinschaft ein. Möglichst früh soll Selbstverantwortung für eine gesunde Lebensführung übernommen werden, welche Ernährung, Bewegung und Wissen bezüglich sozialer, medizinischer wie psychologischer Hilfe einschließt.
Gesundheitsförderung im schulischen Kontext
Authors: Baumann Eva
Published: December 2024

Der Beitrag beschreibt die erfolgreiche Implementierung eines ganzheitlichen Gesund­heits­för­derungs­kon­zepts an der Tiroler Fachberufsschule für Garten, Raum und Mode (TFBS Garamo). Durch einen sys­tematischen und partizipativen Ansatz wurden nachhaltige Strukturen zur Förderung der Gesund­heit aller Schulangehörigen etabliert. Der Fokus liegt dabei auf der Integration von verhaltens- und ver­hältnisorientierten Maßnahmen sowie der Entwicklung einer gesundheitsförderlichen Schulkultur. Es wird gezeigt, wie durch die aktive Einbindung aller Beteiligten und eine unterstützende Führungs­struktur langfristige Veränderungen im Schulalltag erreicht werden können.
Developing predictive analytics frameworks to optimize collection development in modern libraries
Authors: Ugochukwu Francis Ikwuanusi  , Peter Adeyemo Adepoju  , Chinekwu Somtochukwu Odionu
Published: December 2024

Modern libraries face the challenge of balancing resource constraints with the evolving and diverse needs of their users. Predictive analytics offers a transformative solution by enabling libraries to make data-driven decisions for collection development, optimizing resource allocation, and aligning acquisitions with user demands. This explores the design and implementation of predictive analytics frameworks to enhance library collection strategies. Predictive analytics frameworks leverage historical usage data, user behavior patterns, and external trends in research and publishing to forecast resource demands. By employing machine learning algorithms and statistical models, libraries can identify emerging areas of interest, anticipate future needs, and proactively manage collections. This approach enhances decision-making, minimizes redundancies, and ensures that resources align with institutional goals and user expectations. The framework emphasizes key processes such as data collection, preprocessing, and the integration of predictive insights into procurement strategies. Case studies highlight successful implementations, including demand forecasting for books and journals, optimizing acquisitions for diverse user groups, and managing underutilized resources. These examples demonstrate the potential of predictive analytics to improve user satisfaction while maintaining cost efficiency. However, the study also addresses critical challenges, such as ensuring data quality, mitigating algorithmic biases, and balancing automation with librarian expertise. Ethical considerations, including data privacy and equitable access to analytics technologies, are discussed to promote responsible framework adoption. This research underscores the transformative role of predictive analytics in modern libraries, enabling them to stay agile and responsive in an ever-changing information landscape. It concludes with recommendations for future research, including integrating emerging technologies like AI and IoT to further enhance collection development processes. Libraries adopting predictive analytics frameworks can achieve sustainable, user-centric, and efficient collection management strategies.
Sorgun İlçesi Geri Dönüştürülebilir Atık Envanterinin Çıkarılması-Optimizasyonu
Authors: Evcimen Afranur , Yıldız Yalçın
Published: December 2024

Bu araştırma, Yozgat ili Sorgun ilçesinin geri dönüştürülebilir atık envanterinin belirlenmesi ve optimizasyonu amacıyla hazırlanmıştır. İlk olarak atık yönetimi kavramları, çevre hukuku ve AB standartları gibi temel prensipler incelenmiştir. Ardından atık türleri detaylı bir şekilde ele alınmış ve geri dönüşüm potansiyeli olan atıklar ile geri dönüştürülemeyen atıklar arasındaki temel farklar vurgulanmıştır. Çalışma, özellikle kâğıt-karton ve plastik gibi belirli atık türlerinin geri dönüşüm süreçlerini detaylıca irdelenmiştir. Ayrıca sıfır atık projesi ve benzeri yenilikçi atık azaltma yaklaşımları üzerine odaklanılmıştır. Sorgun Belediyesi, geri dönüşüm için toplama ve ayırma tesisini 5 yıllığına özel bir geri dönüşüm firmasına kiralamıştır. Firma devlet kurumlarına özel sıfır atık kutuları ve kafesler temin etmektedir. Çoğunlukla kâğıt, karton ve plastik atıkları toplama ve ayırma yapmaktadır. Tesiste ikincil hammaddeye dönüşüm yapılmamakta, ayrılıp preslenen atıklar geri dönüşüm tesislerine satılmaktadır. Sorgun ilçesinin 33 noktasında bulunan atık kutularından toplanan atıklar baz alınarak yapılan çalışmada 2020-2023 yılları arasındaki kâğıt-karton ve plastik verileri tablolar ve grafikler halinde gösterilmiştir.
Development of a Cost-Effective Novel CNN Model for Breast Cancer Classification in Histopathological Images
Authors: Jaf Karwan Noori Nadr , İnik Özkan
Published: December 2024

Cancer, is a leading cause of disease and death worldwide, affecting both advanced industrialized and developing nations. Breast cancer, specifically among women, is a highly prevalent and serious type of cancer, making it a focal point for extensive research in the field of medicine. In the diagnosis of breast cancer, histopathological images play a crucial role because of the abundance of valuable phenotypic information they contain. To enhance the accuracy and objectivity of breast histopathological image analysis (BHIA), classification, and detection tasks are performed on these images using deep learning architecture approaches. In a preliminary experiment conducted in this paper using the Breast Cancer Histopathological Database (BreakHis), four state-of-the-art and custom CNN architectures were proposed. The experimental results demonstrate the notable performance of the proposed custom model at 40x and 200x magnification factors, reaching accuracies of 97.49% and 97.77%, surpassing other models. The ResNet-50 model achieved higher accuracy at 100x and 400x magnifications, with accuracies of 98.56% and 96.43%, respectively. Compared to other state-of-the-art models, the proposed CNN model not only shows efficient training with a significantly shorter timeframe but also features a reduced number of layers, highlighting its superior computational efficiency. Although the parameter count is higher than that of one of the models, the model strikes a favorable balance between computational efficiency and model capacity. In light of the achieved outcomes and the existing literature, forthcoming studies endeavor can be pursued further to enhance the performance values in breast cancer classification.
Machine Learning Approach for Emotion Identification and Classification in Bitcoin Sentiment Analysis
Authors: Kına Erol , Biçek Emre
Published: December 2024

Bitcoin is the most valuable cryptocurrency and is renowned for its rapid and volatile price fluctuations in comparison to other currencies. This offers potential for the prediction of Bitcoin prices and has attracted the interest of researchers. Twitter (X) is one of the most widely used social media platforms. The aim of this study is to analyse the sentiment expressed in comments about bitcoin on the social media platform X using a variety of machine learning algorithms. A variety of machine learning techniques are used to classify user sentiment towards bitcoin. Moreover, the efficacy of standard bag-of-words and term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF) methods is evaluated in comparison with machine learning approaches for the purpose of expressing text as numerical vectors. Finally, a keyword ranking was performed to determine the importance of each sentiment in the development of cryptocurrencies. The bag-of-words and TF-IDF methods were used, which facilitate the representation of text-based data. The best result was obtained with the decision trees algorithm (98.74% accuracy) using the TF-IDF method. The bag-of-words method was found to produce better results in general.
TÜRKİYE’NİN EKOLOJİK AYAK İZİNE ETKİ EDEN FAKTÖRLERİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Han Ayşegül
Published: December 2024

Çalışmanın temel amacı, 1980-2020 yılları arasında Türkiye’de doğrudan yabancı yatırımlar, ekonomik büyüme, nüfus artışı, kentleşme oranı, yenilenebilir enerji tüketimi ve küreselleşme faktörleri ile ekolojik ayak izi arasındaki nedensellik ilişkilerini incelemektir. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, ekolojik ayak izi ile doğrudan yabancı yatırımlar arasında çift yönlü nedensellik olduğu bulgusu elde edilmiştir. Benzer şekilde, küreselleşme ile ekolojik ayak izi arasında da çift yönlü nedensellik olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ekonomik büyümeden ekolojik ayak izine doğru tek yönlü bir nedensellik gözlemlenirken, nüfus artışından ekolojik ayak izine doğru da tek yönlü bir ilişki belirlenmiştir.
DEPREMİN HİSSE SENEDİ PİYASASI ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİLERİ: 6 ŞUBAT 2023 KAHRAMANMARAŞ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Aksoy Mine , Akyüzlü Mustafa Koray
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmada, Kahramanmaraş'ta meydana gelen 6 Şubat 2023 tarihli depremlerin BIST endeks getirileri üzerindeki etkileri olay etüdü yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Analiz sonuçları depremin meydana geldiği gün BIST Sigorta endeksinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ve negatif, BIST Taş, Toprak endeksinde ise istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ve pozitif bir anormal getiri oluştuğunu göstermiştir. Depremden sonraki 5 gün boyunca ise BIST Antalya, BIST Sigorta, BIST Spor endekslerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ve negatif, BIST Taş, Toprak endeksinde ise istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ve pozitif kümülatif anormal getiriler görülmüştür. Depremden sonraki 10 gün boyunca ise BIST Antalya, BIST Sigorta, BIST İletişim, BIST Turizm, BIST Ulaştırma endekslerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ve negatif, BIST Taş, Toprak ve BIST Metal Ana endekslerinde ise istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ve pozitif kümülatif anormal getiriler görülmüştür. Analiz sonuçları deprem günü ve devam eden 10 gün boyunca sigortacılık sektörünün depreme negatif, taş, toprak ve çimento sektörünün ise pozitif tepki verdiğini göstermiştir.
A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF REBEL GOVERNANCE
Authors: Karakuş Muhammed
Published: December 2024

This study delves into rebel governance through a bibliometric analysis. Rebel groups administer areas beyond the boundaries of nation-states with varying degrees of ambition, success, and violence and indicate that spaces lacking state authority are by no means ungoverned. Following the entire research field of Rebel Governance, 1133 data documents were retrieved from the WOS and Scopus databases. Data analysis was performed using Biblioshiny. The research reveals a global trend in interest and study of rebel governance. The field also offers fertile ground for innovative research projects. The findings from trend analysis indicate a shift in interest towards certain words over the years. Nonetheless, many phenomena related to the governance of rebels and their governance still need to be researched.
BANKING ON STRENGTH: UNVEILING FINANCIAL DYNAMICS THROUGH PCA IN TURKEY'S BANKING SECTOR
Authors: Kurtlar Murat
Published: December 2024

In this study, principal component analysis method is used to analyze the financial indicators of net interest income, fee and commission income, interest income on marketable securities portfolio, return on assets and return on equity of private, public and foreign-owned deposit banks operating in Turkey for the period covering 2010-2022. Since important financial indicators such as net interest income, fee and commission income, interest income on marketable securities portfolio, return on assets and return on equity have high correlations with each other, the aim of the study is to classify and dimensionally reduce these variables through principal component analysis. In addition, a financial strength index consisting of net interest income, fee and commission income and interest income on marketable securities portfolio and a profitability index based on return on assets and equity have been developed. The profitability index and financial strength index are classified according to their dimensions. According to the findings, since the financial strength index of foreign-owned deposit banks is generally low, the profitability index is also low.
Seeing through the glory: A rare presentation of morning glory disc anomaly
Authors: Sutedja Theodore , Sahoo Baswati , Hill Robert
Published: December 2024

Morning glory disc anomaly (MGDA) is a rare form of optic disc dysplasia, characterized by an excavated optic disc reminiscent of the tropical morning glory flower. Its prevalence is reported at 2.6 per 100,000 individuals. Typically observed unilaterally and manifesting in childhood, MGDA commonly presents with symptoms such as poor visual acuity, strabismus, or leukocoria.

We present a rare case of bilateral MGDA in a 40-year-old Caucasian female exhibiting preserved visual acuity despite notable retinal folds, and a possible correlation with the posterior variety of persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (PHPV).
Harmonization of the legislation of the Republic of Moldova with the OECD Transfer Pricing regulations
Authors: Melega Anatol , Grosu Veronica
Published: December 2024

In the context of the globalisation of national economies and the galloping growth of multi-nationals, transfer pricing regulations have become a key element in avoiding the erosion of the tax base and the shifting of profits to low or zero tax jurisdictions. The Republic of Moldova, in its effort to integrate international tax practices and attract foreign investment, faces significant challenges in aligning national legislation with OECD standards. The purpose of this paper is to explore the complex and critical process of harmonising Moldovan legislation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) transfer pricing regulations. Although the Republic of Moldova has made significant progress towards harmonising its legislation with OECD transfer pricing regulations, there are still many areas of inconsistency that require attention and adaptation. These include the need for clarification and detail in national legislation, and the need to develop better administrative capacity for effective implementation of the regulations.
Methodological-applied aspects of accounting for revenues and expenses in the economic activity of non-profit organizations
Authors: Nederita Alexandru , Popovici Angela
Published: December 2024

This article addresses the main issues that arise in the accounting of revenues and expenses in the economic activity of non-profit organizations. Such issues include the identification of components, recognition, evaluation, recording in accounting accounts, as well as the presentation of information regarding the revenues and expenses generated by the economic activity of non-profit organizations in financial situations. To solve the specified problems, it is recommended to: - specify the elements that can be included in the composition of revenues and expenses; - recognize revenues and expenses based on accrual accounting, respecting the principles of prudence and non-compensation; - evaluate revenues at the fair value of goods/services sold/provided, and expenses at the carrying amount of the mentioned goods and services; - develop a nomenclature of sub-accounts for the recording of revenues and expenses from economic activity and accounting formula schemes based on categories of revenues and expenses and the peculiarities of the economic activity of non-profit organizations; - specify the information related to revenues and expenses to be presented in the Income and Expense Statement and in the explanatory note to the financial statements. The practical application of the specified recommendations will allow the improvement of accounting for operations related to revenues and expenses in the economic activity of non-profit organizations, the correct calculation of indicators in financial statements, as well as the making of relevant economic and managerial decisions at all levels of management of non-profit organizations.
The importance of ESG disclosure in ensuring the sustainable development of companies
Authors: Mihalciuc Camelia , Grosu Maria , Brinzaru Simona-Maria
Published: December 2024

In today's business era, transparency and effective communication with stakeholders are essential to a company's success and sustainability. With the rise of global sustainability concerns, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) disclosure and adherence to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are key directions in any firm's strategies. Due to the new nature of sustainable reporting, companies are facing an increasing number of questions about the content and the way of reporting, with integrated reporting becoming an increasingly used and valued tool for assessing corporate performance. These reports go beyond the presentation of financial data and integrate financial and non-financial information to provide a complete picture of the business and its social, environmental and corporate governance impact on its operating environment. Thus, the main objective of the paper proposed by the authors is to examine the importance of ESG information in the framework of sustainable development. From the literature review, it can be appreciated that the quality of ESG information presented in sustainability reports becomes crucial for the proper understanding and assessment of a firm's performance.
Features of accounting valuation of biological assets of agrobusiness entities
Authors: Dobrunik Tetiana , Volchek Ruslan
Published: December 2024

The article examines the theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of valuation of biological assets in accordance with Ukrainian accounting regulation (standard) 30 «Biological Assets» and IAS 41 «Agriculture». The classification features of biological assets in the system of functioning of agribusiness entities are presented. The procedure for valuation of biological assets in accordance with national and international accounting regulations is presented, and the main problems, in particular, in terms of determining the fair value of biological assets, are outlined. The specifics of determining the fair value of certain groups of biological assets are highlighted. Proposals are made in order to improve the procedure for assessing and determining the fair value of biological assets. The priority of practical implementation of fair value measurement in the context of meeting the information needs of potential investors in the agricultural sector is substantiated.
Assessment of current liabilities of enterprises in the modern economic conditions
Authors: Kubik Valentina
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes, how the accounting assessment of current liabilities of enterprises is carried out, taking into account various types of current value. It was found, that international financial reporting standards and Ukrainian accounting standards do not provide clear instructions on the value, at which accounting objects should be valued when recognized and reflected in the financial report. This has a negative impact on the quality of enterprise reporting and requires the development of methods, that would clarify the application of various types of liability assessment depending on the purpose of the assessment. It is proven, that the choice of the type of assessment of obligations should depend on the terms of their implementation and the results of business negotiations. Recommendations are provided regarding the correct implementation of the accounting assessment of current liabilities and the disclosure of information about them in financial statements.
Modern trends in russian accounting, control, customs and taxation of foreign trade transactions
Authors: Воронченко Тамара
Published: December 2024

The article presents the results of a study of modern trends in Russian accounting, control and taxation of foreign trade operations caused by the global financial crisis, including the mutual sanctions policy of Russia and Western countries. The traditional difficulties of accounting, control and taxation arising from the specifics of foreign trade operations are highlighted, as well as the reasons for their aggravation when additional challenges, risks and threats arise in the studied area. Special attention is paid to the problems that have arisen due to the complication of Russia's economic relations with Western countries and the restrictions imposed on the implementation of export-import operations, which adversely affects the volume of foreign trade turnover of all countries, the formation of the revenue side of their budgets, as well as forced changes in legal norms and practices of accounting, control, tax and customs taxation of foreign trade operations.