bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Microbiology of Dental Disease in Pet Rabbits
Authors: Titanilla Kiss-Pruteanu Tamara , Bel Lucia , Dejescu Cosmina , Lacatus Radu , Tataru Mariana , Marza Sorin Marian , Papuc Ionel
Published: December 2024

Maintenance of oral health and hygiene represents an essential condition in avoiding dental disease for humankind but also for the animal kingdom. This study aimed to present the importance of prevention techniques and treatment options for dental disease in pet rabbits. The research was focused on 16 rabbits that had been diagnosed with dental disease based on clinical and paraclinical examination, we obtained samples from the dental injury site using a sterile cotton swab and followed up with bacteriological examination and antibiotic sensitivity testing for identifying the bacteria and the resistances. Out of 16 samples sent to the laboratory for testing, 4 were negative (25%), showing no bacterial growth, from the rest of the samples the following bacterial strains were identified: 18,75% Staphylococcus spp, 18,75% Streptococcus spp, 6,25% Streptococcus β hemolytic, 6,25% Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 6,25% Klebsiella spp. 3 cases presented with multiple-strain infection as follows: 6,25% Streptobacillus spp and Klebsiella spp; 6,25% Proteus spp and Streptoccus spp; 6,25% Pseudomonas spp and Streptoccus spp. After obtaining the antibiotic sensitivity test results, we found that the most efficient drug was Amikacin, no bacteria presented resistance to this medicine, and it was followed by Trimethoprim/sulfa (TMPS) and Ciprofloxacin. All the identified bacterial strains were presenting resistance to Amphotericin and Clindamycin. Antimicrobial resistance and the limited availability of veterinary-use-approved drugs constitute strong arguments that sustain the importance of this study in the management of dental disease in pet rabbits.
PRESENCE OF SUBCLINICAL MASTITIS AND ECONOMIC LOSSES IN DAIRY FARMS IN SERBIA
Authors: Ninković Milan , Zdravkovic Nemanja , Tasić Aleksandra
Published: December 2024

The objectives of the study determine the presence of subclinical mastitis in smallholder’s dairy farms in Serbia. We also aimed to show economic losses due to a presence of subclinical mastitis on the farms. The physical-chemical parameters of bulk tank milk samples were analysed: fat content, protein content, lactose and non-fat dry matter content. The total number of somatic cells ranged from 21000-4690000 in pooled milk samples. From 2020 to 2022 based on the number of somatic cells in the milk, there is a increasing the number of collective bulk tank milk samples that did not meet the requirements for the I class a statistically significant p<0.05. Economic losses due to the reduction of milk quality 0.033 euro/l lead to economic losses of approximately 20e per cow every month due to the reduced price of milk based on the classification of milk into classes based on the number of somatic cells
Analysis of gonadocorticoids profile in canine patients diagnosed with ovarian cysts
Authors: GÁL Zoltán-Miklós , Hiruta Ana , POP Alexandru-Raul , IRIMIE Alexandra , GROZA Ioan- Ștefan
Published: December 2024

Veterinarians can obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the progression of ovarian cystic pathology in dogs by assessing hormonal levels. This study aimed to examine the gonadocorticoid profile of dogs diagnosed with ovarian cysts and compare these levels with those of healthy female dogs. The study included 96 female dogs split into two groups: a control group of healthy females and a study group of females with ovarian cysts larger than 4.5–5 mm in diameter and in diestrus or anestrus phase, determined by progesterone measurements. The control group had no ovarian pathologies and matched the estrus cycle phase of the study group. Ovarian cysts were diagnosed using the Esaote MyLab X5 ultrasound machine, while sex hormone levels (testosterone, progesterone, and estradiol) were measured with the Biomerieux MiniVidas analyzer. The analyzer utilizes the Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay (ELFA) technique for hormonal assessments. The study group (ovarian cysts) had significantlyhigher estradiol levels (21.83 pg/ml) compared to the control group (10.70 pg/ml). However, there was no significant difference in progesterone levels between the two groups. The study group females showed significantly higher estradiol levels in both the anestrus phase (p = 0.0105) and the diestrus phase (p = 0.0105). There was also a significant difference in estradiol levels between control group females in diestrus and anestrus, with significantly higher levels observed in the anestrus phase (p =0.0105). In summary, female dogs with ovarian cysts had higher estradiol levels in both estrus and anestrus phases compared to the control group. The authors recommend assessing hormonal profiles in dogs with ovarian cysts for better treatment planning.
The Impact of Parity on Dairy Cows Colostrum Quality
Authors: Popescu Dragos-Adrian , Posastiuc Florin Petrișor , Constantin Nicolae Tiberiu , Andrei Crina Raluca , Marian Florina , Codreanu Mario Darius
Published: December 2024

One of the main indicators of colostrum quality is represented by its immunoglobulin content, protein molecules responsible for the calf’s passive immunity. The objective of this study was to investigate the quality of colostrum according to the concentration of total proteins and ℽ-globulins, as well as the influence that the number of parturitions has on its quality. Twenty colostrum samples, collected from primiparous (n =10) and multiparous cows (n = 10), from two different dairy cow breeds, were analyzed by the ultraviolet spectrophotometric method. The results of the study showed an increase in colostrum quality depending on the number of parturitions only in cows of the Romanian Black-Spotted breed. In the case of Holstein cows, colostrum quality was not influenced by parity. This study underlines the need to expand research on the influence of individual factors on colostrum quality.
Thực trạng quản lý hoạt động bồi dưỡng năng lực tổ chức hoạt động trải nghiệm cho giáo viên ở các trường tiểu học huyện Trà Ôn, tỉnh Vĩnh Long
Authors: Bùi Thanh Ngân
Published: December 2024

Bài viết đánh giá thực trạng quản lý hoạt động bồi dưỡng năng lực tổ chức hoạt động trải nghiệm cho giáo viên ở các trường tiểu học ở huyện Trà Ôn, tỉnh Vĩnh Long, từ việc khảo sát với 120 khách thể (Cán bộ quản lý và giáo viên) của 06 trường tiểu học ở huyện Trà Ôn, tỉnh Vĩnh Long. Kết quả khảo sát được chúng tôi xử lý số liệu theo thang đo 4 mức độ thông qua các phép tính thống kê toán học. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy còn nhiều vấn đề khó khăn trong công tác quản lý hoạt động bồi dưỡng năng lực tổ chức hoạt động trải nghiệm cho giáo viên các trường tiểu học ở huyện Trà Ôn, tỉnh Vĩnh Long. Thực trạng này là dữ liệu sơ bộ để các nhà quản lý giáo dục có cơ sở để đề xuất các biện pháp quản lý phù hợp nhằm nâng cao chất lượng, hiệu quả hoạt động bồi dưỡng năng lực tổ chức hoạt động trải nghiệm cho giáo viên ở các trường tiểu học của địa phương này trong thời gian tới.
Thực trạng quản lý hoạt động giáo dục địa phương cho học sinh ở các trường trung học cơ sở huyện Thạnh Trị, tỉnh Sóc Trăng
Authors: Lê Văn Chín , Trương Thị Bích Tuyền
Published: December 2024

Bài viết đánh giá thực trạng quản lý hoạt động giáo dục địa phương cho học sinh ở các trường trung học cơ sở, từ việc khảo sát 70 khách thể trong đó có 10 cán bộ quản lý, 60 giáo viên ở 05 trường trung học cơ sở huyện Thạnh Trị, tỉnh Sóc Trăng. Kết quả khảo sát được chúng tôi xử lý số liệu theo thang đo 4 mức độ và tính tỷ lệ phần trăm để phân tích và đánh giá thực trạng. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy còn nhiều vấn đề bất cập trong công tác quản lý hoạt động giáo dục địa phương cho học sinh ở các trường trung học cơ sở huyện Thạnh Trị, tỉnh Sóc Trăng. Đây là cơ sở cho việc đề xuất các biện pháp quản lý hoạt động giáo dục địa phương cho học sinh ở các trường trung học cơ sở trong huyện.
Thực trạng phát triển đội ngũ cán bộ quản lý các trường mầm non ở huyện Trà Ôn, tỉnh Vĩnh Long
Authors: Hồ Văn Thống , Nguyễn Ngọc Thùy
Published: December 2024

Trong quá trình đổi mới giáo dục và đào tạo theo định hướng “Đổi mới căn bản, toàn diện nền giáo dục theo hướng chuẩn hóa, hiện đại hóa, xã hội hóa; đổi mới chương trình, nội dung, phương pháp dạy học; đổi mới cơ chế giáo dục, phát triển đội ngũ giáo viên và cán bộ giáo dục, đào tạo”. Đội ngũ nhà giáo và cán bộ quản lý giáo dục được xem là chìa khóa, nhân tố trung tâm, nhân tố thiết yếu đảm bảo cho lợi thế phát triển sự nghiệp giáo dục cho nước nhà. Trong đó đội ngũ cán bộ quản lý các trường mầm non giữ vai trò quan trọng, vì đội ngũ này” giữ vai trò quan trọng trong việc tổ chức, quản lý, điều hành các hoạt động giáo dục” việc phát triển đội ngũ nhà giáo và cán bộ quản lí trường mầm non là rất cần thiết. Do đó, để có cơ sở  các nhà quản lý phát triển đội ngũ giáo viên mầm non, bài viết tiến hành tìm hiểu, phân tích và đánh giá thực trạng phát triển đội ngũ cán bộ quản lý các trường mầm non ở huyện Trà Ôn, tỉnh Vĩnh Long thông qua việc khảo sát 87 khách thể là cán bộ quản lý, giáo viên, dựa theo thang đo likert 4 mức độ. Thông qua kết quả nghiên cứu đã thấy được thực trạng phát triển đội ngũ cán bộ quản lý các trường mầm non ở huyện Trà Ôn, tỉnh Vĩnh Long còn nhiều bất cập cần được cải tiến.
Influence of toxic heavy metals on growth characteristics of Paraclostridium benzoelyticum isolated from subsurface sediment samples of Sonebil – the second largest wetland of Asia
Authors:   Department of Botany, Government Degree College, Dharmanagar, Tripura (N)–799253, India, Laskar Folguni , Bhattacharya Mrinal Kumar ,   Department of Botany and Biotechnology, Karimganj College, Karimganj-788710, Assam, India
Published: December 2024

Contaminants like heavy metals, including lead, mercury, cadmium and zinc are inherent in natural systems. One of the biggest environmental issues affecting our world now is heavy metal contamination, for which there is an urgent need for remedies. There have been various reports of the health hazards of toxic heavy metals, such as lead, cadmium, copper and zinc. An increase in the concentration of heavy metals can have an impact on the development and metabolism of certain native microorganisms and thus reducing their diversity. The simplest to most complex organisms. can be harmful to heavy metals due to their high reactivity, which varies depending on their oxidation states. Numerous specific interactions between microorganisms and metals are possible. The present study aimed at the growth study of Paraclostridium benzoelyticum, an anaerobic and sulfate-reducing bacteria isolated from the subsurface sediments of Sonebil, in the presence of the four most toxic heavy metals reported mainly from the soil, namely lead, cadmium, copper and zinc. It has been observed that the strain has higher tolerance to metal lead and zinc followed by cadmium and copper. The minimum inhibitory concentration of Paraclostridium benzoelyticum was observed to be 12 µg/ml for zinc and lead, 11.5 µg/ml for cadmium and 10 µg/ml for copper. Furthermore, the growth curve outline was explored in various concentrations of lead, cadmium, copper and zinc.
Studies on Acute toxicity of Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals on Fish Fry (Labeo rohita, Ham.)
Authors:   DESKU-EIACP RP on Environmental Biotechnology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal, India, Mallick Anusaya , Mohapatra Bikash Chandra ,   Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, (ICAR), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Sarangi Niranjan ,   Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, (ICAR), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Published: December 2024

Essential cations, such as alkali and alkaline earth metals, are crucial in aquatic ecosystems, but when present in water in concentrations that have been described above as toxic to the different classes of aquatic organisms, they become toxic. This work examines the effects of acute exposure to selected alkali and Alkaline earth metals on fish fry with both the lethal and the sub-lethal effects studied. Fish fry, being at a very developmental stage, is more sensitive to environmental stressors such as chemical toxicity and is more suitable for evaluating aquatic pollution. The present investigation deals with the acute toxicity of Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg) on rohu, Labeo rohita (Ham.) fry. Different concentrations of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride were used as test salts and their toxicity tests (LC50 values) were studied in laboratory conditions by exposing the rohu fry with different durations like 6 hrs, 12 hrs, 24 hrs, 48 hrs, 72 hrs and 96 hrs of exposure. The LC50 values of different metal ions ranged between 10001.87 ppm - 750.23ppm in the case of sodium chloride, 1096.98 ppm - 68.73 ppm in the case of potassium chloride, 9872.44 ppm to 6384.12 ppm in the case of calcium chloride and 12676.81 ppm to 11095.66 ppm in case of magnesium chloride. In the 96-hour fry toxicity test, potassium chloride is more toxic than other metals. The toxicities of the salts were observed in the order of KCl>NaCl >CaCl2 >MgCl2.
İlahiyat Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Eleştirel Pedagoji İlkelerine İlişkin Farkındalıklarının Çeşitli Değişkenler Açısından İncelenmesi
Authors: Kayan Mehmet Fatih
Published: December 2024

Eleştirel pedagoji, sosyal, kültürel ve politik bir eşitlik üzerine temellenen, bireyin özgürleşmesi gerektiğini öne süren, öğrenme süreçlerinde diyalog ve sorgulamaya yer verilmesi gerektiğini savunan ve genel itibariyle bireylerin eleştirel düşünme becerisine sahip olması gerektiğini vurgulayan bir öğrenme biçimidir. Eleştirel pedagoji modeli, örgün eğitime yönelik olarak eşitsizlikleri meşrulaştırdığı, otokratik güçlere hizmet ettiği gibi bir dize eleştiri getirmekte ve bahsi edilen problemlerin üstesinden ne şekilde gelinebileceğine yönelik çözüm önerileri sunmaktadır. Eleştirel pedagoji yaklaşımının temsilcileri olan ve kendilerine eleştirel pedagoglar adı verilen bir grup eğitimciye göre okullarda verilen eğitim öğrencilere tek tipleştirilmiş bir öğrenme ortamı sunarak onları pasifleştirmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı ilahiyat fakültesi öğrencilerinin eleştirel pedagoji ilkelerine ilişkin görüşlerinin farklı değişkenler açısından incelenmesidir. Betimsel tarama modelinin kullanıldığı çalışma Türkiye’nin çeşitli bölgelerindeki devlet üniversitelerinin ilahiyat fakültelerinde öğrenim görmekte olan 271 öğrenci ile yürütülmüştür. Veri toplama aracı olarak Yılmaz (2009) tarafından geliştirilen, toplam 31 maddeden oluşan Eleştirel Pedagoji İlkeleri Ölçeğinden yararlanılmıştır. Verilerin analizi için betimsel istatistikler, ANOVA ve t-testi uygulanmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlara göre ilahiyat fakültesi öğrencilerinin eleştirel pedagoji farkındalıkları orta düzeydedir. Cinsiyet, sınıf düzeyi ve mezun olunan lise türü değişkenlerine göre eleştirel pedagoji farkındalığı bağlamında anlamlı bir fark olmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Alan yazında gerçekleştirilen benzer konulu çalışmalar incelendiğinde diğer branşlardan öğretmen adaylarının da genel olarak orta seviyede bir eleştirel pedagoji farkındalığına sahip oldukları sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlardan yola çıkılarak hizmet öncesi öğretmen eğitimi süreçlerinde eleştirel pedagoji ve benzer çağdaş öğrenme akımlarının ana temasını oluşturduğu bağımsız derslerin müfredatlara dahil edilmesi önerisinde bulunulmuştur.
İlahiyat Fakültesi Öğrencilerine Göre Çevre Bilincinin İnşasında Din Eğitiminin Rolü
Authors: Koyuncu Mehmet
Published: December 2024

İnsanoğlunun -sayısı günden güne artan kısa vadeli çeşitli gereksinimleri karşısında- içinde yaşadığı çevreye yönelik sergilediği yaklaşım biçimi, çevre sorunlarını beraberinde getirmekte ve etik ilkeleri oluşturulmuş bir çevre bilincinin inşasını gerektirmektedir. Din eğitiminin, bu konuda nasıl bir rol oynayacağı ise üzerinde durulması gereken bir konudur. Bu bağlamda araştırmada, İlahiyat Fakültelerinde öğrenim gören öğrencilerin, çevre sorunları ve etiğine dair toplumsal bir bilincin inşasında, din eğitiminin rolüne ilişkin görüş ve deneyimlerinin ortaya konması amaçlanmaktadır. İlahiyat Fakültesi mezunlarının gerek örgün gerekse yaygın din eğitimi alanlarında istihdam edildiği göz önünde bulundurulduğunda geleceğin din eğitimcilerinin çevre sorunları ve etiğine ilişkin belli bir bilince sahip olması, muhataplarını bu bilinçle donatması açısından önem arz etmektedir. Araştırma, katılımcıların bir olguyla ilgili görüş ve deneyimlerini kendi tanımları ile ifade ettikleri nitel bir araştırma deseni olan fenomenolojik desen ile yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin farklı coğrafi bölgelerinde yer alan İlahiyat Fakültelerinin, 2., 3. ve 4. sınıflarında öğrenim görmekte olan 24 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak görüşme tercih edilmiştir. Araştırmacı tarafından hazırlanan görüşme formundaki 12 adet soru, katılımcı öğrencilere yöneltilmiş ve bu sorulara verilen cevaplar, ilgili formlara kaydedilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde ise toplanan verilerin daha detaylı işlenerek araştırmanın özüne uygun anlamların elde edilmesine imkân tanıması sebebiyle içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, İlahiyat Fakültesi öğrencilerinin çevre sorunlarına duyarlı ve çevre etiği bilincine sahip bireylerin yetişmesinde gerek ayetler gerekse hadisler temelinde gerçekleştirilecek bir din eğitiminin, önemli bir işlevi olduğunu vurguladıkları görülmüştür.
The Role of Local Infiltration of 0.25% Bupivacaine at the Port Sites in Patients with Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy to Control Early Post-Operative Pain
Authors: Kamal Md. Faysal , Siddique Md. Ibrahim , Al Mamun Iftakhar , Adnan Tazin Ahmed , Hasan Md. Rashidul , Hossain Md. Arif
Published: December 2024

Background: Pain management constitutes a vital aspect of surgical procedures, with analgesics commonly employed for this purpose. However, the use of analgesics can be associated with certain complications. This study aimed to assess the role of local infiltration of 0.25% bupivacaine at the port sites in patients with laparoscopic cholecystectomy to control early post-operative pain. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh from March 2022 to September 2022. As the study subjects, a total of 40 adult patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstone disease enrolled purposively. Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 23.0 were applied. Results: In this study, group 1 had a mean NRS pain score of 2.55±0.6 at 6 hours and 4.1±1.21 at 12 hours, with the first analgesic given after 13.85±1.57 hours and a repeat dose after 22±2.29 hours. Group 2, however, had higher pain scores: 6.8±1.15 at 6 hours, and 7.95±0.6 at 12 hours, with the first analgesic administered after 2.75±0.72 hours, and a repeat dose after 9.5±1.15 hours. In group 1, 30.0% of patients required a single analgesic dose in the first 12 hours, with 75.0% needing a total of 2 doses. Only 5% required analgesics within the first 6 hours. In contrast, in group 2, nearly 90% needed analgesics within the first 12 hours, with all patients requiring analgesics within the first 6 hours. This difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusions: Local administration of 0.25% bupivacaine at the port sites following laparoscopic cholecystectomy appears to be more effective than conventional analgesics in reducing post-operative port site pain. Additionally, it reduces the dose and frequency of conventional analgesic consumption.
Prevalence of Behavioral and Emotional Disorders Among Rural and Urban School Going Children and Adolescents
Authors: Ali Mohammad , Islam Md Rahanul , Ali Sk Sadek
Published: December 2024

Background: The mental health of children and adolescents is a critical concern, with significant implications for long-term outcomes. This study aims to assess the prevalence of behavioral and emotional disorders among school-going children and adolescents in rural and urban areas of Meherpur District, Bangladesh, and to explore the socio-economic factors contributing to these disparities. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study was conducted among 435 school-going children and adolescents in rural and urban areas of Meherpur District, using purposive sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and the Development and Well-being Assessment (DAWBA), with diagnoses generated according to ICD-10 criteria. Results: The study found that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders was slightly higher in rural participants (15.89%) compared to urban participants (14.03%), though the difference was not statistically significant. Major depressive disorder was the most common emotional disorder, affecting 3.74% of rural participants and 2.26% of urban participants. Hyperkinetic disorder was more prevalent in urban participants (2.71%) compared to rural participants (1.87%). Parental education, particularly maternal education, and occupational status were significantly associated with the prevalence of psychiatric disorders, with rural areas showing higher rates of illiteracy and agricultural occupation among parents. Conclusions: The findings suggest that while there are slight differences in the prevalence of psychiatric disorders between rural and urban populations, the socio-economic disparities, particularly in parental education and occupation, play a critical role in influencing these outcomes. Targeted interventions addressing these factors are essential for improving the mental health of children and adolescents in both rural and urban settings.
Pattern and Risk Factor Analysis of Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma- A Hospital Based Study
Authors: Lone Parveen Akhtar , Kumar Jasbinder , Lalmuanpuia C.
Published: December 2024

Background: The purpose of the study is to discuss the epidemiology and pattern of oral and maxillofacial trauma and various risk factors related to them. Material & Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in the department of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Indira Gandhi Govt. Dental College, Jammu between 1st January to 31st December 2023 for a period of one year. Standardized data was gathered related the following information: Gender, age, etiology of injury, anatomic site of trauma , presence and location of associated injuries, treatment pattern and complications. Following categories of injury cause were considered- RTA, Fall from height, Personal violence, Animal attack injury. Results: During the one year period of study, 600 patients presented with oral and maxillofacial fractures. Road traffic Accident was the most common cause of injury comprises 487 (81.2%) injuries. The next common cause was assault n=61 (10.2%) followed by fall from height n=45 (7.5%). The most common site of maxillofacial fracture was mandible n= 373(62.2%). The next common site of maxillofacial trauma was Zygomatic arch n=94(15.7%). The next common site of maxillofacial fracture was Maxilla n=60(10%) followed by dentoalveolar 49(8.2%). Conclusions: Road traffic accident remain the highest cause of injury. Precaution and preventive measures need to be reinforced, considering the quality of life, disability and cost of rehabilitation.
Peritoneal Cytology in the Staging Process of Gastric Carcinoma
Authors: Biswas Girin Chandra , Shoaib Tanvir Hasan , Prova Mahnaz Tabassum , Rahman Sonia , Rahman Mofizur , Das Shubhankar
Published: December 2024

Background: Peritoneal carcinomatosis is one of the patterns of recurrence in patients with gastric cancer. The prognosis of patients with advanced gastric cancer invading the gastric serosa because of the high incidence of peritoneal recurrence. Recurrence with this pattern is most likely caused by the presence of free cancer cells in the abdominal cavity exfoliated from the serosal surfaces of the primary gastric tumor. The study aimed to assess peritoneal cytology in the staging process of gastric cancer. Material & Methods: This Cross-sectional observational study was carried out in the Department of Surgical Oncology, National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh for twenty-one months, starting from July 2017 to March 2019 following approval of the protocol. 42 study patients were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The patients were diagnosed clinically, radiologically, and histopathologically. A structured case record form was used to interview and collect data. The outcome of gastric carcinoma was measured by doing peritoneal cytology. All the data were compiled and sorted properly and analyzed statistically using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS-22). The results were expressed as percentages and mean ± SD and presented as tables and charts. Results: In the present study, the mean (±SD) age of the subjects was 66.19 (±10.38). The majority (33.3%) were aged 56-65 years. Among the study subjects, 64.3% were males and 35.7% were females. 52.4%, 40.5%, and 7.1%) study subjects had BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2, 25-30 kg/m2 and >30 kg/m2. In this study, out of 42 patients, 61.9% were smokers and 83.3% were taking betel leaf in their habit. Here, the majority (69%) of study subjects came from the middle class. In the present study, proximal and distal stomachs were involved in study subjects. The mean ± SD tumor size was 6.20 ± 1.86cm. The majority of study subjects had Type 3 and Type 4 tumors and T4a and N2 stage. In this study, total gastrectomy and lower radical gastrectomy were done in the majority of the patients. The time of index surgery was 1-1.5 hours in the majority of the subjects. In the present study, 64.3% of subjects had cytology positive, 31% had cytology negative and only 4.8% of subjects had suspected cytology. Negative cytology was significantly higher in T1, T2, N0, and N1 stages and positively cytology was significantly higher in T3, T4a, and N2 stages. Conclusions: After analyzing the results of the present study, it can be concluded that the majority of subjects had cytology positive, and positive cytology was significantly higher in the T3, T4a, and N2 stages. Negative cytology was significantly higher in T1, T2, N0, and N1 stage.
Comparative Analysis of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Beads in Dry and Wet Environments
Authors: Alhuzaim Abdullah F.
Published: December 2024

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is a versatile and reliable welding process widely used across various industries. The environment in which SMAW is performed can significantly impact the characteristics of the weld bead, influencing factors such as bead appearance, penetration depth, and weld integrity. This paper presents a comparative analysis of SMAW weld beads produced in dry and wet environments, specifically underwater conditions. The study reveals that welds made underwater exhibit greater penetration due to the shorter arc length required to maintain stability, with a measured penetration depth of 1.44 mm compared to 2.05 mm for dry welds. Additionally, underwater welds demonstrate a higher convexity (2.28 mm) and narrower width (6.72 mm) compared to dry welds (1.67 mm convexity and 10.75 mm width). The increased hardness observed in underwater welds (88 HRB versus 74 HRB for dry welds) is attributed to the rapid cooling effect of the water, which acts as a quenching medium. Both dry and wet welds show no signs of porosity, indicating that underwater welding can produce structurally sound and dense welds in shallow water using conventional welding machines and electrodes designed for dry environments. Understanding these differences is essential for optimizing welding processes and ensuring weld quality in varying environmental conditions.
E-DEVLET GELİŞMİŞLİK ENDEKSİ İLE İLGİLİ YAYINLARIN GÖRSEL HARİTALANDIRILMASI VE BİBLİYOMETRİK ANALİZİ
Authors: Çankaya Kurnaz Seda
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma, E-Devlet Gelişmişlik Endeksi (EGDI) ile ilgili literatürün gelişimini ve eğilim trendlerini bibliyometrik analiz yöntemi ile incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda 2003-2024 yılları arasında Scopus veri tabanında yer alan 269 çalışmanın verileri derlenerek VOSviewer analiz programı ile haritalandırılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler, anahtar kelimeler, ülkeler, yazarlar gibi bazı ölçütler çerçevesinde incelenerek eğilimler ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Yapılan araştırma sonucunda EGDI ile ilgili üretilen yayınların 2011 yılında yoğunlaştığı, EGDI'deki çalışmalara en fazla destek veren ülkenin Çin olduğu; en fazla yayının Toronto Üniversitesinden yapıldığı, Ali Q; Cunha, M.A; Janowski, T; Kawula J. D.; Khan, M.Y.I.; Lv, B.; Marino, A.; Martins, J.; Murphy, E.; Nielsen, M. M’nin en fazla katkı yapan yazarlar olduğu ortaya konulmuştur. Çalışmalarda en fazla kullanılan anahtar kelimeler ise “E-devlet” (n=33), “elektronik yönetim” (10), “e-ticaret” (8), “e-değerlendirme” (8), “internet” (5), “e-yönetim” (59) olarak tespit edilmiştir. En fazla atıf alan yayın, 521 atıf ile Tang, Karen vd. tarafından yapılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında elde edilen bu sonuçlar ile araştırmacılara E-devlet çalışmalarına yönelik teorik bir zemin sunulması planlanmaktadır.
ALMAN SİYASİ MİZAH PROPAGANDASININ KUT'ÜL-AMARE ZAFERİ’NE BAKIŞI
Authors: Çakı Caner , Karaca Mustafa
Published: December 2024

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nun Birinci Dünya Savaşı’nda Birleşik Krallık’a karşı kazandığı Kut'ül-Amare Zaferi, Batı Cephesi’nde kilitlenen savaşta yeni bir zafer bağlamında Alman İmparatorluğu için etkili bir propaganda aracı olmuş ve Alman mizah dergilerinde zaferi konu alan karikatürler yayımlanmıştır. Çalışmada Birinci Dünya Savaşı’nda Alman mizah dergilerinin Kut'ül-Amare Zaferi’ni propaganda boyutunda ne şekilde yansıttığının tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla Alman mizah dergilerindeki karikatürler, Karl Bühler’in Organon Modeli ışığında göstergebilim yöntemi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada dergilerde Kut'ül-Amare Zaferi üzerinden doğrudan Birleşik Krallık’ın yenilgisine odaklanılarak Birleşik Krallık’ın güçsüz ve başarısız bir ülke şeklinde yansıtıldığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu şekilde Alman propagandasının Alman kamuoyunda İttifak Devletleri’nin Birinci Dünya Savaşı’nı kazanacağına yönelik inancı güçlendirmeye çalıştığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Acid Blue 113 Degradation and Mineralization by UV/Persulfate Process
Authors: Kazikundi Kingudi Grace , Doğan Şifa
Published: December 2024

In this work, decolorization of reactive Alcain Blue 8GX dye solution were investigated by persulfate oxidation activated by ferrous ion and heat. Three different temperature (40 °C, 60 °C and 80 °C) were tested during heat activated persulfate and ferrous ion activated persulfate were tested under various molar ratios of dye:Fe2+:persulfate ratio (1:1:1, 1:2:1, 1:1:0.5, 1:4:1). In addition, pH effect has been tested at ambient conditions (5.23) and pH of 3. The results showed that increasing the temperature and persulfate concentration was favorable to the degradation of the dye with decolorization efficiency as high as 91 % observed at 80 ℃ after 90 minutes of reaction at pH 3. The ratio 1:1:1 decolorized AB 8GX 73 % at pH of 3 and 72 % at pH 5.7 after 90 minutes.
Alcian Blue 8GX Remediation by Fe2+/Persulfate And Heat/Persulfate
Authors: Tayue Tatsenguem Ghislain , Doğan Şifa
Published: December 2024

In this work, decolorization of reactive Alcain Blue 8GX dye solution were investigated by persulfate oxidation activated by ferrous ion and heat. Three different temperature (40 °C, 60 °C and 80 °C) were tested during heat activated persulfate and ferrous ion activated persulfate were tested under various molar ratios of dye:Fe2+:persulfate ratio (1:1:1, 1:2:1, 1:1:0.5, 1:4:1). In addition, pH effect has been tested at ambient conditions (5.23) and pH of 3. The results showed that increasing the temperature and persulfate concentration was favorable to the degradation of the dye with decolorization efficiency as high as 91 % observed at 80 ℃ after 90 minutes of reaction at pH 3. The ratio 1:1:1 decolorized AB 8GX 73 % at pH of 3 and 72 % at pH 5.7 after 90 minutes.
When the plan “A” does not work, there is an “O” in the alphabet: Orthotopic kidney transplant. A case report
Authors: Olivaresdel Moral Josue , Vega Sanchez Alfonso , CedilloMonreal Michel , Florez Zorrilla Carlos , Thomas Fonseca Gandhi
Published: December 2024

Introduction: The prolonged wait for an organ can lead to depletion of vascular access in patients with chronic kidney disease. The lack of suitable vessels forces surgeons to explore alternative approaches for renal graft anastomosis, such as the orthotopic transplant procedure. The aim of this article is to present a case of a patient with exhaustion of vascular access and urgent need for kidney transplantation, which was successfully performed using orthotopic technique.

Case Report: A 33-year-old man with stenosis of the iliac arteries underwent an orthotopic transplant with placement of the graft to the splenic vessels and pyeloureteral anastomosis. The patient had a very successful evolution and normal graft function.

Conclusion: As surgical techniques evolve, increasingly complex patients require advanced, individualized approaches. This case exemplifies the multidisciplinary planning and execution needed to meet the growing challenges in transplantation. The report underscores the importance of innovative surgical strategies and comprehensive transplant protocols to address the future demands of the transplant community.
Investigation of Nursing Students' Intercultural Care Experiences in Clinical Practice
Authors: Rızalar Selda , Çetin Aslı , Aktay Elif Beyza
Published: December 2024

Aim: Today, many health institutions provide treatment and care services to foreign nationals. Nursing students participate in the care of foreign patients during clinical practice and experience providing intercultural care. This study was conducted to examine nursing students' experiences of intercultural care in clinical practice.
Method: The study was conducted with 292 students studying in the nursing department of a foundation university in Istanbul. Data were collected with a questionnaire form consisting of questions examining the students' sociodemographic characteristics and their experiences of providing care to patients from different cultures, and were evaluated with frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation in SPSS 22.0 program.
Findings: The average age of the nursing students included in the study was 20.8, 88.4% were female, and 98.3% were single. 31.5% of the students did not know a foreign language, 61% of those who knew English, and they most frequently encountered Syrian, Libyan and Lebanese patients in hospitals. 16.8% of the students have received intercultural care training, 33.9% have provided care to foreign patients many times, 62% have experienced difficulties while providing care, and 35.3% can often reach an interpreter. The most negative situations experienced by foreign patients in intercultural care are communication, security, and violence, respectively. Students encounter difficulties during data collection, patient education, treatment, and physical examination regarding intercultural care.
Conclusion and recommendations: It can be recommended that intercultural care be included in the nursing curriculum, foreign language education of students be developed, advance planning be done in practice areas, and there should be interpreters and language-speaking employees in hospitals.
Dampak Penggunaan Gadget terhadap Moral dan Etika Peserta Didik di Sekolah Dasar Negeri
Authors: Aslamiyah Ditya , Suberata I Wayan , Darsono
Published: December 2024

Gadget merupakan alat komunikasi dan pencarian informasi yang memudahkan manusia dalam menjalankan aktivitas dan pekerjaan. Saat menggunakannya, kita selalu bergantung pada gadget untuk beraktivitas. Tidak hanya orang dewasa, remaja, bahkan anak-anak juga telah menggunakan gadget untuk memenuhi kebutuhannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap pengaruh gadget terhadap moral dan etika siswa. Metode penelitian yang digunakan penulis adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan gadget yang berlebihan akan berdampak buruk bagi penggunanya, termasuk anak-anak yang rentan terhadap efek negatif gadget. Akibat penggunaan gadget, anak-anak memiliki moral yang rendah dan perilaku buruk akibat kecanduan gadget.
Konstruksi Nilai Mahasiswa Calon Terapis Wicara: Dasar untuk Pembentukan Karakter Prososial
Authors: Robby Silmi Kapatan Inda
Published: December 2024

Terapis Wicara memiliki peran penting dalam membantu individu dengan gangguan komunikasi, sehingga nilai prososial seperti empati, kerjasama, dan etika menjadi fondasi utama dalam profesi ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis konstruksi nilai pada mahasiswa calon terapis wicara sebagai landasan dalam pengembangan karakter prososial. Menggunakan metode kualitatif melalui wawancara mendalam dan pengamatan terhadap mahasiswa diploma tiga Program Studi Terapi Wicara Politeknik Al-Islam Bandung. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa nilai-nilai seperti empati, tanggung jawab, dan integritas mendominasi, menunjukkan kesiapan mereka untuk berpraktik secara profesional dengan kepedulian tinggi terhadap kesejahteraan klien. Namun, internalisasi nilai-nilai tersebut masih menghadapi tantangan dalam praktik sehari-hari. Temuan ini memberikan dasar bagi pengembangan program pendidikan yang lebih efektif untuk memupuk nilai prososial, sementara penelitian lanjutan diperlukan untuk menggali faktor lain yang memengaruhi konstruksi nilai serta merancang intervensi yang lebih spesifik.
Rethinking Populism with Pierre Rosanvallon
Authors: Koleva Svetla
Published: December 2024

In times of growing populism throughout the world, the article offers
a rethinking of its nature and manifestations with the help of Pierre Rosanvallon’s
critical democratic theory. The French social thinker offers a comprehensive concept
of this world phenomenon as a product of democracy and its borderline form. In line
with his approach of considering each phenomenon in its theoretical and historical
dimensions, Rosanvallon derives the “invariant elements” of populism, traces
their manifestations from the late 19th century to the present day, critiques key
theoretical ideas of populism as they have been applied in practice, and suggests
various ways to overcome the aporias of populism arising from the structural
indeterminacy of democracy. Rosanvallon’s analysis was used to pose questions
specific to contemporary Bulgarian society.
Populist Narratives about The EU in the 2024 European Election Campaign in Bulgaria
Authors: Kovacheva Ralitsa
Published: December 2024

The European elections on June 9th, 2024, coincided with another
early parliamentary election in Bulgaria. As in the previous election campaigns,
domestic political problems and sharp party opposition overshadowed the EU-
related issues. Although proper political debates on these issues were absent,
strong populist anti-EU narratives were used by various parties and politicians,
including established ones. The research shows anti-EU narratives in all three
categories of populist messages: anti-elitism, people-centrism, and exclusion.
Four parties (“Revival”, “Greatness”, BSP and ITN) form a “discursive coalition”
claiming to understand and express the concerns and desires of “the people”.
They present the EU as a foreign elitist power, claim that the sovereignty should
be restored to the Bulgarian people, and exclude the liberal values and liberal
elites (parties, media) from “the people”. A particular anti-EU narrative is formed
about the war in Ukraine. These narratives are characterised by a high propensity
to use proven disinformation.
Styles of Political Populism: Plain Languages for Ordinary People
Authors: Eftimova Andreana
Published: December 2024

The report draws attention to the lack of a single and exclusive
populist style, as populism can manifest itself on both the left and the right political
spectrum. The existence of more than one populist style is defended by arguing that
in different sociocultural contexts meanings are produced by mobilizing a range
of different stylistic resources. The styles of political populism are analyzed in the
text as discourse practices in different contexts of interaction, i.e. Linguistic and
contextual analysis is applied.
The paper examines the use of various stylistic resources in the core and
periphery of stylistic fields. A distinction is made between styles of good manners
and styles of bad manners. Each of these fields is filled with different stylistic devices
of populist speaking, since the influence of the sociocultural context is essential in
the selection of alternative semiotic resources.
Populism in Public Communication – From Fragmentation to Radicalization in Times of Crises. The Case of Bulgaria
Authors: Petkova Diana
Published: December 2024

Populism in public communication has revived during the global
economic and political crises. It is embedded in both right wing and left wing
political ideologies. During the pandemic of Covid-19 the populist discourses have
been tightly intertwined with rumors and conspiracy theories. This paper outlines the
possibilities of populism to create and generate “otherness” by distancing and even
stigmatizing all the "different" who do not support its discourses. Thus, populism
often generates hate speech that leads to the radicalization of social and political
groups in times of crisis. One of the main hypotheses of this paper is that populism
in Eastern Europe and especially in Bulgaria is supported by cultural reasons. The
analysis shows that societies and groups that had been under authoritarian regimes
are more prone to believe in populist theories and may show a lack of trust in official
institutions and authorities, including in the media.
Trolling as Political Discourse
Authors: Petrova Silvia
Published: December 2024

The paper aims to highlight some of the characteristics of political trolling and to follow how the phenomenon functions in the Bulgarian context. The analysis focuses on the specifics of troll language and the so-called troll dilemma, as well as on the interaction between the troll and his audience. The features of the transfer of trolling from an online to an offline environment and the characteristics of trolling in a political context are examined. It is suggested that trolling should not be interpreted as antisocial, anarchic behaviour, but as communication that parasitises ideas of objectivity and truth.
The Wild West of Digital Journalism
Authors: Ognyanova Nelly
Published: December 2024

The article discusses the challenges posed by the rise of digital journalism, contrasting it with traditional journalism’s standards of impartiality, fact-checking, and ethics. Digital platforms, where user-generated content dominates, have disrupted the media landscape, often prioritizing engagement over journalistic quality. The European Union is taking steps to introduce regulations like the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) to promote quality journalism and safeguard democratic discourse. The second part is dedicated to the concept of quality journalism and the framework measures that are yet to be adopted in the context of the European Media Freedom Act.
Bulgaria’s Law on Professional Journalists of 1941: Effect and After-Effects
Authors: Angelova Vyara
Published: December 2024

The article illuminates a little-known topic of the functioning of Bulgarian journalism as a regulated profession after the adoption of the Law on Professional Journalists in 1941. The paper traces the implementation of the law and the consequences of the multifaceted control of the newspaper industry through various state techniques. The findings are situated in the current conversation about possible new legal regulations of the media in Bulgaria.
In a Lad’s World. A Popular TV Series and Social Media in the Shadow of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Authors: Schwartz Matthias
Published: December 2024

The essay deals with the enormous success of the Russian television series The Boy’s Word. Blood on the Asphalt (Slovo patsana. Krov’ na asfalte, 2023), directed by Zhora Kryzhovnikov, on both sides of the trenches during the Russo-Ukrainian war. It discusses the role of social media and the public reception in Ukraine and Russia. In particular, the way the series depicts the so-called ‘Kazan phenomenon’, when the Tatar capital was shocked by criminal youth gangs in the late Soviet Union, makes it attractive and topical in the current situation. By analyzing this, the essay also attempts to gain a better understanding of how popular cultural products take up and process social problems and conflicts in a complex way.
On Hip-Hop Music as Pop-Politics: A Look at the Poetics in Trajectories of Content and Form
Authors: Dimov Ventsislav
Published: December 2024

Hip-hop music in Bulgaria is not just a style of popular music but a cultural choice and political stance. This paper explores Bulgarian hip-hop songs and artists as bearers of the communal and political through the poetic. The analyzed songs and videos of Zhluch, Atila and Upsurt from the latest wave of Bulgarian rap are symptomatic examples of the unifying characteristics of the two lines (“joking around”, “folk” and “high”, “intellectual”) of rapping as a pop culture with a dynamic nature of tension and struggle. The musical play and intertextual references illuminate the role of technology as a means and form in the political game: remixes, digital sampling as expressions of the fun, contrasting, parodic, and carnivalesque recreation of reality are catalysts for challenging the status quo.
Invisible Professional TV Watchers under Surveillance
Authors: Popova Zhana
Published: December 2024

This paper presents the results from a study of the attitudes of TV workers in entertainment shows in two main category oppositions: “visible”/“invisible” and “interesting”/“insignificant”. The conducted interviews show that despite the stress of the workroom, nobody quits their workplace. Loggers and copilots keep their jobs, despite the pressure, because they want to “overcome the challenge” and to “leave their comfort zone”. These lines strongly resemble the lines used by producers to describe contestants in the shows. The lowest hierarchal level job in reality TV shows (such as Big Brother or The Farm) is for workers to compete among themselves in describing the most “interesting” scenes which should not be overlooked. Our research shows, that these reality TV workrooms overflow with competition between ready-made stereotypical expectations of “interesting” interactions between contestants and unexpected “more interesting” occurrences. I attempt to answer the question: What messages in TV entertainment come from the relationships between video surveillance workers? One of the research results points, that people’s desire to have symbolic power over others, to establish the ideas of what is “interesting”, is the reason why this descriptive job has not yet been delegated to software solutions but instead people’s senses are used as mechanical appliances.
The Acceleration of Intimacy. Representations of Love, Sexuality and Relationships in Virtual Reality
Authors: Neykova Niya
Published: December 2024

The text examines the representations of relationships, intimacy and love in virtual reality, based on a thematic analysis of a corpus of keyword-selected YouTube videos. The interest in this topic is driven by its status as a new phenomenon that challenges the very boundaries of our cultural understanding. These boundaries are situated at the nexus of real and virtual, identity and belonging, trust and infidelity. Given that virtual reality is not yet a mainstream phenomenon, the analysis is made at the level of representations rather than practices. In general, the data highlight specific forms of reimagining the body and its agency in online environments.