bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Social Policies and Intervention Strategies for Mental Health Among Adolescents in Australia
Authors: Kumari Priya , Singh Vikram , Harrison Liam
Published: November 2024

Adolescent mental health is a growing concern in Australia, with various social, environmental, and academic pressures exacerbating anxiety, depression, and stress. This research aims to identify the key mental health challenges faced by Australian adolescents and evaluate the effectiveness of existing social policies in addressing these issues. The study focuses on factors such as social media influence, family dynamics, access to community resources, and the school environment. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys from mental health organizations and interviews with policymakers and psychologists across major Australian cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, conducted between April 2023 and March 2024. Findings reveal that social media, peer pressure, and academic stress significantly contribute to adolescent mental health issues, with rural areas experiencing limited access to services and heightened stigma. Policy initiatives like Beyond Blue and Headspace are effective but show gaps in outreach to marginalized groups and lack of integration with educational systems. The study recommends improving outreach in rural areas, enhancing mental health professional training, and fostering partnerships between schools and mental health services. Future research should explore the long-term impacts of these recommendations and focus on sustainable solutions for digital health interventions, while also addressing cultural sensitivities and unique community needs in mental health service provision for adolescents.
Rural People Participation Strategies and Forest Conservation: A case Study of Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria
Authors: Adegbola G. A. , Soyewo L. T. , Ishola A. S. , Adamu I. , Alawode R. A. , Oyedeji, M. B. , Odey B. O.
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the rural people participation strategies and forest conservation in Mokwa Local Government Area (MLGA) of Niger state. The study aims to understand the level of participation of rural people in forest conservation efforts and to identify the strategies that can be implemented to enhance their involvement in sustainable forest management. In order to achieve this purpose, a survey research design was used for this study. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select six communities within the MLGA, while systematic random sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents for the study. The data collection methods included informal interviews with community heads, forest users, and personal observations from the field visits. Additionally, a twenty-item four-point Likert scale questionnaire was used as a formal instrument for data collection. The analysis of the data collected revealed that the major occupations in the study areas are farming (57.5%), followed by artisans (25%) and civil servants (9.2%). This indicates that a significant portion of the population in the study area relies on natural resources for their livelihoods. The findings also showed that there is a need to enhance the participation of rural people in forest conservation efforts, as their involvement is crucial for the sustainable management of forest resources. Overall, the study highlights the importance of understanding the participation strategies of rural people in forest conservation efforts. By identifying the barriers to participation and implementing strategies to enhance their involvement, it is possible to promote sustainable forest management practices in the study area. This research contributes to the existing literature on rural participation in forest conservation and provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners working in the field of natural resource management.
Design and Fabrication of Laboratory Size 100kg Charge Bottom Fed Oxygen Steel Converter Shell with Gear Tilting Mechanism
Authors: Ajibola O. O. , Adebayo A. O. , Borisade S. G. , Owa A.F. , Adigun O. D. , Adeniyi E., , Faronbi J., , Jeje A., , Yekeen R. , Omoyeni D. O. , Kolawole F. O.
Published: November 2024

Steel industry can successfully spring up and expand starting from small cottage industries which may develop from using transferred technology of steelmaking using different kind of steel converters produced on small scale prior to take off of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex. Having discovered the very wide gap existing between the demand and supply of steels and steel products; the non-availability of steelmaking equipment in the laboratories for practical purpose in the Universities; there is therefore the need to come up with steel making equipment which can be designed and fabricated. It will also expose the students to design and fabrication principles; and enhancing their overall understanding to metallurgy of iron and steel making processes. The present work reports the design and fabrication of a 100 kg capacity bottom fed oxygen steel converter using locally available materials as a step to meeting the need of a steel making in the country. The work is limited to designing and fabrication of the shell of the converter shell and refractory lining, pillow bearing pivot, mild steel stand for support, and the tilting mechanism which containing the gears and driving electric motor. The facility was produced at a cost of N759,200:00 ($1,800 USD).
ECONOMIC CRISIS AND BRAIN DRAIN IN NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Akamike Joseph Okechukwu , Okonkwo N. Osmond
Published: November 2024

Nigeria is a country that faces many challenges in its development, such as poverty, corruption, insecurity, and poor infrastructure. One of the most pressing issues is the brain drain, which is the emigration of highly skilled and educated people to other countries where they can find better opportunities and living standards. This phenomenon has negative impacts on the economic growth, human capital, and social welfare of Nigeria, as it deprives the country of its vital human resources and potential leaders. This paper examines the causes, effects, and implications of brain drain on the economic development of Nigeria, and suggests some possible solutions to address this problem. The paper argues that Nigeria needs to improve the conditions of service, social security, and quality of life for its professionals, as well as invest in education, health, and technology, to create a conducive environment for them to stay and contribute to the country’s development.
Depressão pós-parto: uma análise sobre o manejo e os fármacos mais adequados no puerpério
Authors: Campos Dias Arluzia , Ferreira Araujo Vieira Esthela , Cruz Pereira Maria Luísa , Drago Albernaz Santos Laise , Sampaio dos Reis Juliana , Lima Silva Henika Priscila
Published: November 2024

A depressão pós-parto (DPP) é uma condição psiquiátrica que se manifesta no período pós-natal, geralmente iniciando dentro dos primeiros quatro meses após o parto, mas que pode ocorrer até um ano após o nascimento. O tratamento da DPP é uma abordagem multidimensional que visa aliviar os sintomas depressivos, restaurar a funcionalidade da mãe e promover a saúde geral da família. A escolha e a avaliação dos fármacos utilizados no puerpério requerem uma consideração minuciosa dos perfis de segurança e dos riscos potenciais, com o objetivo de garantir o melhor resultado clínico possível. Sendo assim, é importante a realização de uma revisão de literatura que identifique a relação de segurança dos fármacos utilizados.  Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, a qual investigou sobre o tratamento farmacológico da DPP no período do puerpério, para avaliar segurança e eficácia terapêutica, pela coleta de dados nas plataformas PubMed, LILACS, Periódicos CAPES, EMBASE e Scielo, dos últimos 5 anos. Assim, os achados apontam para a importância de uma abordagem personalizada no tratamento da DPP, levando em consideração as características individuais das pacientes, a gravidade da condição e os possíveis efeitos adversos dos tratamentos. A necessidade de mais pesquisas é evidente, particularmente em relação à eficácia e segurança de novas intervenções terapêuticas e combinações de tratamentos, para garantir um manejo mais efetivo da DPP e melhorar a qualidade de vida das mães e seus filhos. Estudos futuros devem focar em ampliar o entendimento sobre os mecanismos subjacentes à DPP, explorar novas opções terapêuticas e avaliar a eficácia de estratégias integradas que combinem tratamentos farmacológicos e psicossociais.
PENERAPAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) BERBANTUAN MEDIA GAMBAR UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR IPAS SISWA KELAS IV SD
Authors: Persada Yuris Indria , Yasa Arnelia Dwi , Puspitasari Cindy
Published: November 2024

Keterlibatan peserta didik di dalam kegiatan pembelajaran serta proses pembelajaran secara klasikal membuat peserta didik kurang aktif. Hal ini dapat menyebabkan hasil belajar peserta didik rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peningkatan hasil belajar materi Kebutuhan mata pelajaran IPAS kelas IV SD melalui penerapan model pembelajaran problem based learning (PBL). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas kolaboratif (PTKK), yang dilaksanakan dalam 2 siklus yakni siklus I dan siklus II. Subjek penelitian ini yakni peserta didik kelas IV SDN Pandanlandung 1 yang terdiri dari 15 laki-laki dan 19 perempuan. Data hasil belajar IPAS dikumpulkan dengan instrumen berupa tes pilihan ganda dan soal essay. Data yang dikumpulkan dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif kuantitatif dengan mencari rata-rata (mean), daya serap dan ketuntasan belajar. Berdasarkan hasil analisis pada siklus I diperoleh rata-rata 67,35 dan ketuntasan belajar 61,76% yang berada pada kategori cukup. Pada Siklus II diperoleh rata-rata 79 dan ketuntasan belajar 82,35% yang berada pada kategori tinggi. Hal ini jelas menunjukkan bahwa model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik kelas IV SDN Pandanlandung 1. Implikasi penerapan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) yakni peserta didik berperan aktif dalam proses pembelajaran sehingga dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar mata pelajaran IPAS.
A literatura engajada em resistência às táticas de morte em Jean-Paul Sartre (1948-1977)
Authors: Gonçalves Thiago Sitoni , Silva Claudinei Aparecido de Freitas da
Published: November 2024

Como a finitude e a morte aparecem nos escritos políticos e literários de Sartre? Compreendendo essa pergunta em um íntimo vínculo entre escritor e leitor, a condição de ser finito inscreve-se em um nada ontológico e intencional do Para-si e, em seguida, em uma ação de tornar-se essencial no mundo, entre o real e o irreal. Morrer aparece em um acontecimento externo, mediado por forças alienadoras da liberdade, impactando a relação primordial com a literatura (colonialismo, censura, militarização). No período de 1948 a 1977, os temas abordados pela literatura engajada sartriana são: a poesia negra, a militarização da cultura, a ditadura brasileira e o papel do intelectual. O debate sobre a morte, para além da inteligibilidade do Para-si em apreender seu próprio fim, chama a atenção para o debate em torno de grupos totalitários e do fascismo, um desafio a uma literatura afirmativa da vida.
Voices Unheard: Teachers' Perspectives on Students' Speaking Challenges in the Classroom
Authors: Harmawati Fifi , Ilma Ridha , Amrina Rizqy Dwi
Published: November 2024

This qualitative study examines the challenges that students at a private Islamic junior high school in Palembang encounter when learning to speak, with an emphasis on the viewpoints of the teachers. Data collection involved structured interviews and classroom observations to gather insights into students' challenges. Participants included teachers and students selected through purposeful sampling. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data, revealing themes such as students' fear of making mistakes, difficulty in language comprehension, and the use of native language in learning. The importance of fostering a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere where students feel comfortable taking linguistic risks and expressing themselves freely is emphasized in the conclusion. Strategies such as providing targeted instruction in phonetics and vocabulary, and balancing the use of the native language to support English language acquisition, are essential. This research contributes to understanding the complexities of language learning and provides insights for educators to enhance students' speaking skills effectively
Adverse Drug Reactions: Mechanisms, Detection, and Prevention Strategies
Authors: Tanwar Deepak , Yadav Ravi Prakash , Saroha Ankita , Sharma Pranav
Published: November 2024

Adverse drug reactions, often known as ADRs, are a significant concern in clinical medicine that can have an effect on both the safety of patients and the outcomes of their healthcare. the processes, methods of detection, and preventative measures that are associated with adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Among the most important subjects are the various molecular mechanisms that are responsible for adverse drug reactions (ADRs). These mechanisms include pharmacokinetic aspects including metabolism and excretion, as well as pharmacodynamic interactions at the cellular and molecular levels. In the realm of detection approaches, pharmacovigilance systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and data mining techniques are included. These technologies allow for the timely identification and monitoring of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) across a wide range of patient populations. Pharmacogenomics, personalised medicine techniques, and breakthroughs in drug safety testing are the primary focusses of prevention tactics. These strategies aim to reduce the likelihood of adverse responses occurring prior to the utilisation of the drug in clinical settings.
The effects of covid-19 on science education: A thematic review of ınternational research
Authors: Rodríguez Carmen Lucena , Mula Javier , Segovia Jesús Domingo , Cruz-González Cristina
Published: November 2024

The health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed and decisively affected the entire education system, which has resulted in an urgent need to adapt it to an online scenario. Science education is an area that has been highly affected by and, as a consequence, science teachers were forced to make an extra effort to create virtual learning environments accessible for all students. This study offers a systematic review to synthesize how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced science teachers’ educational practices and adaptations. To this end, Web of Science, ERIC and Scopus databases used to explore the virtual educational practices, e.g., teaching-learning processes, during the pandemic. The purpose of this study is to analyze the main bibliographic characteristics of the collected literature (research purpose, methodological design, geographical and temporal distribution, central themes) via thematic analysis. The findings offered a synthesis of studies that explain innovative practices, tools, and strategies that were very useful for teachers and students in the STEM area. We believe that future lines of research should be oriented towards broadening the analysis of different pedagogical approaches developed in the teaching of STEM areas during the health crisis by COVID-19. This could be useful for guiding professional and educational actions.
Alignment of the Environmental Science Textbooks, Examinations and Curriculum Framework to Achieve the Teaching Objectives
Authors: Mongar Kishore
Published: November 2024

Education is considered to be one of the key tools for addressing sustainable environmental conservation while balancing sustainable socio-economic development to achieve Gross National Happiness in Bhutan. The Environmental Science subject was introduced to prepare students with knowledge, values, and skills to address sustainability. This study aimed to investigate the alignment of Environmental Science textbooks, examinations, and the Environmental Science Curriculum Framework with each other and with Education for Sustainable Development. Four environmental textbooks, five examination sample papers, and the curriculum framework were used for the document analysis. The method involved the analysis of selected chapters from the four textbooks for classes IX to XII, followed by an analysis of the examination samplepapers and finally skimming the content in all four textbooks. The textbooks and examinations were well aligned in knowledge focus, and the values related to utilization were more evident than the values on conservation. The textbooks were also well aligned with the principles and strands of the curriculum framework. However, the textbooks and assessments lacked information on students’ community participation and the action-oriented content required to develop students’ action competence in solving environmental problems, which is the tenet of  education for Sustainable Development.
ОТРАЖЕНИЕ НАЦИОНАЛЬНОГО ХАРАКТЕРА ВО ФРАЗЕОЛОГИЗМАХ РУССКОГО ЯЗЫКА
Authors: Даргаева М.Л. , Довлеткиреева Л.М.
Published: November 2024

Фразеологизмы представляют собой яркое отражение культуры, истории и менталитета народа. Они не только украшают язык, но и служат ключом к пониманию мировосприятия, традиций и особенностей той или иной этнической группы. В русской культуре фразеологизмы играют особую роль. Они указывают на ментальные установки, привычки и моральные ценности, которые формировались на протяжении веков. В этой статье авторы рассматривают, как русский менталитет выражается через фразеологические единицы.
БУДУЩЕЕ ЖУРНАЛИСТИКИ: КАК НЕЙРОСЕТИ МЕНЯЮТ
СОЗДАНИЕ И РАСПРОСТРАНЕНИЕ НОВОСТЕЙ
Authors: Дадаева А.Р. , Керимов Р.У.
Published: November 2024

Статья посвящена трансформации журналистики в эпоху нейросетей и искусственного интеллекта, рассматривая их влияние на создание и распространение новостей. В условиях стремительного развития технологий нейросети становятся важными инструментами для журналистов, позволяя автоматизировать процессы обработки информации, анализа данных и генерации контента. Авторы исследуют, как алгоритмы могут улучшить точность и скорость новостной подачи, а также повысить уровень персонализации для читателей. В то же время рассматриваются этические вопросы, связанные с использованием нейросетей, включая проблемы достоверности, манипуляции и утраты человеческого фактора в журналистике. Статья предлагает к рассмотрению разные перспективы развития отрасли, подчеркивая важность синергии между традиционными журналистскими практиками и инновационными технологиями. В заключение делается акцент на необходимости адаптации профессионалов к новым условиям и вызовам, чтобы сохранить качество и надежность новостного контента в будущем.
НАУШНИКИ И AR-ОЧКИ: ТЕХНОЛОГИИ,
МЕНЯЮЩИЕ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЕ О ПЕРЕВОДЕ
Authors: Салтамигов М.А. , Джумаев Т.Р. , Мусаева А.А.
Published: November 2024

В статье рассматриваются инновационные решения, такие как AR-очки и наушники с поддержкой искусственного интеллекта, а также большие языковые модели, способные обеспечивать качественный перевод в реальном времени. Приведены примеры использования подобных технологий в различных сферах, включая образование, путешествия и бизнес. Особое внимание уделяется перспективам развития и возможностям, которые они открывают для более глубокого взаимодействия между людьми разных культур и языков.
ПСИХОЛИНГВИСТИКА. ВЛИЯНИЕ КОГНИТИВНЫХ ПРОЦЕССОВ НА ВОСПРИЯТИЕ И ПРОИЗВОДСТВО РЕЧИ: ПСИХОЛИНГВИСТИЧЕСКИЙ ПОДХОД
Authors: Гаургаева А.Т.
Published: November 2024

В данной статье рассматриваются аспекты психолингвистики, в частности строение мозга и его влияние на языковую деятельность человека. Основное внимание уделяется тому, как мозговая активность влияет на изучение языка и когнитивные процессы, связанные с восприятием и производством речи. В статье рассматриваются работы П. Брока и К.Вернике, которые объясняют механизмы обработки языка. Цель данной работы заключается в изучении значимости когнитивных процессов в психолингвистике при изучении и обработке языка.
КОГНИТИВНОЕ ОРУЖИЕ КАК УГРОЗА ПРАВОВОЙ
И НАЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ РОССИИ
Authors: Усманова Д.М. , Эльмурзаев С.М.
Published: November 2024

В настоящей статье автор исследует сущность и особенности применения когнитивного оружия как источника угрозы национальной безопасности современного российского государства. Для этого автор представляет понятие данного явления, выделяет ее отличительные характеристики и свойства. Кроме того, в научной статье проанализированы конкретные практические примеры потенциального применения такого оружия. В заключении данного исследования автор упоминает также о способах борьбы с подобным видом вооружения. Настоящая научная статья будет полезна теоретикам и практикам, научным работникам, преподавательскому составу и обучающимся, а также широкому кругу читателей, интересующихся проблемами и перспективами обеспечения национальной безопасности современной России.
ПРАВОВЫЕ РЕЖИМЫ ИМУЩЕСТВА В БРАКЕ С ИНОСТРАННЫМ ЭЛЕМЕНТОМ: КОЛЛИЗИОННОЕ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕ ПРАВ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ СУПРУГОВ
Authors: Цороев М.М. , Абдулкадырова М.А.
Published: November 2024

В статье анализируются правовые режимы имущества в браке с иностранным элементом в разных странах: Великобритании, Вьетнаме, России, Албании и странах ЕС. Проведён анализ различных подходов к выбору применимого права в разных странах, а также выделены проблемы, связанные с отсутствием чёткого законодательного регулирования в некоторых юрисдикциях. Автор приходит к выводу, что дальнейшее развитие международного частного права должно быть направлено на достижение большей правовой определённости и гибкости коллизионного регулирования для более эффективной защиты прав и интересов супругов в ситуациях с иностранным элементом.
ВЛИЯНИЕ ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИИ И ОНЛАЙН ФИНАНСОВЫХ СЕРВИСОВ НА ПРОЦЕССЫ БАНКРОТСТВА ФИЗИЧЕСКИХ ЛИЦ В РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ
Authors: Шавхалова А.С. , Натаева З.А.
Published: November 2024

Цифровизация и развитие онлайн финансовых сервисов значительно изменили правоприменительную практику в сфере банкротства физических лиц в Российской Федерации. В данной статье рассматриваются изменения, произошедшие в правовом регулировании и практике банкротства вследствие внедрения цифровых технологий и онлайн- сервисов. Особое внимание уделено правовым аспектам дистанционного взаимодействия граждан с финансовыми организациями, а также использования цифровых платформ в арбитражных процессах. Предложены рекомендации по совершенствованию правового регулирования цифровых технологий в сфере несостоятельности физических лиц.
АДАПТАЦИЯ И ПРОФИЛАКТИКА ДЕВИАНТНОГО
ПОВЕДЕНИЯ СРЕДИ МОЛОДЕЖНЫХ СУБКУЛЬТУР
Authors: Дагаев Р.Р.
Published: November 2024

В статье рассматривается процесс адаптации первокурсников к профессиональному обучению, уделяется внимание социальным и профессиональным аспектам этого процесса. Основное внимание уделяется проблеме отклоняющегося поведения среди молодежи, его причинам и последствиям. Автор выделяет два уровня такого поведения: пред-криминальный и криминальный, обсуждая меры профилактики, включая запретительные меры, информационно-просветительские программы и личностно-ориентированные подходы. В статье подчеркивается важность индивидуального и гибкого подхода к профилактике, а также необходимость глубокого анализа причин отклоняющегося поведения для разработки эффективных мер.
КУРС СОВЕТСКОЙ ВЛАСТИ НА ЛИКВИДАЦИЮ НЕГРАМОТНОСТИ В ЧЕЧНЕ И ИНГУШЕТИИ. УСИЛИЯ ОРГАНОВ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЙ ВЛАСТИ И ПРОСВЕТИТЕЛЕЙ ПО РАСПРОСТРАНЕНИЮ ГРАМОТНОСТИ СРЕДИ ЧЕЧЕНЦЕВ И ИНГУШЕЙ В 20-Е ГОДЫ ХХ ВЕКА
Authors: Керимова Х.Р. , Хатуев И.З.
Published: November 2024

В статье рассматриваются вопросы, связанные с курсом Советской власти на преодоление неграмотности среди населения Чечни и Ингушетии в 20-е годы ХХ века. Уделяется внимание усилиям властей по созданию письменности среди коренных народов Северного Кавказа, в частности Чечни и Ингушетии. Показаны усилия органов государственной власти и просветителей по распространению грамотности среди чеченцев и ингушей.
ANÁLISE RETROSPECTIVA DOS PROCEDIMENTOS CIRÚRGICOS ONCOLÓGICOS DE MAMA NO BRASIL: UMA PERSPECTIVA REGIONAL ENTRE 2019 E 2023
Authors: Souza Otávio Augusto de , Grandizoli Lara , Pereira Júlia Martins , Carvalho Leonardo Targino da Silva , Tomiazi Gabriel Queiroz , Souza Giovanna Carolina de , Mázaro Beatriz Letícia , Leite Laura Souza , Forti Maria Júlia Faria , Guimarães Luana Carolina Rodrigues
Published: November 2024

O câncer de mama é uma das principais causas de mortalidade entre mulheres no Brasil, e o Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) disponibiliza serviços de rastreamento, diagnóstico e tratamento, incluindo cirurgias. Entretanto, ainda há grandes desafios quanto ao acesso e à equidade desses serviços. Este estudo descritivo e quantitativo analisou dados do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do SUS (SIH/SUS) pelo DATASUS, avaliando, por ano, região e caráter de atendimento, quatro categorias de procedimentos cirúrgicos de mama: mastectomia radical com linfadenectomia axilar, mastectomia simples, ressecção de lesão não palpável e cirurgias conservadoras (segmentectomia, quadrantectomia, setorectomia). Houve 94.089 cirurgias entre 2019 e 2023, destacando uma queda acentuada em 2020 devido à pandemia de COVID-19, que impactou diretamente o rastreio, os diagnósticos e os procedimentos de câncer de mama com o remanejamento de profissionais e a reestruturação dos serviços de saúde. A região Sudeste concentrou 48,6% do total de procedimentos, sendo a área com maior número absoluto de cirurgias, enquanto o Centro-Oeste registrou o menor número e o Norte foi a única região a apresentar crescimento anual no período. Observou-se um aumento nas cirurgias conservadoras em 2021 e 2022, ultrapassando as mastectomias radicais, embora as mastectomias ainda sejam maioria. Predominaram os procedimentos eletivos em todas as regiões. Os dados indicam uma recuperação gradual do número de cirurgias após o impacto inicial da pandemia, disparidades regionais no acesso aos serviços cirúrgicos e uma tendência de aumento nas cirurgias conservadoras. O estudo conclui que, apesar dos avanços em número e tipo de procedimentos, o Brasil enfrenta grandes desafios para garantir um acesso equitativo, diagnóstico precoce e tratamento mais uniforme e eficaz do câncer de mama no país.
ATTITUDE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS TOWARD ICT INTEGRATION IN EDUCATION IN WEST BENGAL
Authors: Newton Das  , Dr. Samir Chattopadhyay
Published: November 2024

The present study aims to explore the attitudes of college students in West Bengal toward ICT integration in education. Students' attitudes were assessed to variables such as gender, locality, and the type of streams. The study involved a sample of 298 students from 3 colleges across one district. A descriptive survey method with a quantitative approach was employed. An attitude scale specifically designed for college students was employed to gather data, and the analysis utilized methods such as mean scores, standard deviation, and t-tests. The findings indicate that college students generally have a favourable attitude toward ICT integration in education. Additionally, significant differences were observed in attitudes based on gender and locality. A significant difference in attitudes was observed between male and female students, apart from this, the difference between science and arts is found. The study highlights the importance of raising awareness about the benefits of ICT in education by implementing innovative programs and initiatives in colleges. Such efforts could encourage students to adopt ICT tools more effectively, enhancing their overall learning experience.
KEYWORDS: Attitudes, ICT Integration, College Students.
The war in Ukraine and the (Non-)Development of the EU Common Security and Defence Policy
Authors: Zajączkowski Kamil
Published: November 2024

This article addresses the research problem of analysing the development of the EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine. It examines the extent to which Russia’s military actions against Ukraine, particularly those starting in 2022, have influenced EU and Member State decisions regarding the CSDP. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, this study also explores the evolution of the CSDP, focusing on its foundations and conditions both prior to the full-scale conflict and following Russia’s 2014 aggression in Crimea and Donbas. This broader perspective enables a thorough assessment of the scale and scope of CSDP reforms over time. The objective of this article is to examine the dependencies and impacts of the war in Ukraine on the development and evolution of the CSDP.
Der Thronname und ein einzigartiges Epitheton Psusennes’ II.
Authors: Gundacker Roman
Published: November 2024

“The Throne Name and a Unique Epithet of Psusennes II”
When Psusennes II acceded to the throne, he chose as his throne name tjt.j-ḫprw-rꜤw śtp.n-rꜤw “‘he with emblematic manifestation is Re,’ whom Re has chosen” and set his proper name in the form pꜢ-śbꜢ-ḫꜤj-m-njw.t mrjj-jmnw “Psusennes (‘the star which has appeared in the town, i.e. Thebes’), beloved of Amun”. Sometime during his reign, he must have adopted, perhaps in addition to this first set of names, an altered set of names with further epithets. While his revised proper name ḥrw pꜢ-śbꜢ-ḫꜤj-m-njw.t mrjj-jmnw “Horus-Psusennes (‘the star which has appeared in the town, i.e. Thebes’), beloved of Amun” is clear in reading and meaning, the hieroglyphs inserted into the cartouche of his throne name have resisted all attempts at an explanation. After a review of earlier propositions, the expanded throne name of Psusennes II will be examined anew in this article. Based on this, the augmented throne name is analysed as tjt.j-ḫprw-rꜤw sꜢ wtj śtp.n-rꜤw “‘he with emblematic manifestation is Re,’ the son and (inheritable) first-begotten, whom Re has chosen”. Together, sꜢ wtj “the son and (inheritable) first-begotten” and ḥrw “Horus” form a finely composed pair of additions to the cartouche names of Psusennes II which refer to Horus’ accession as heir of Geb and Osiris and anticipate a shift of royal ideology well-known from the XXII Dynasty.
Skopos dan Strategi Terjemahan Semula Kampung Boy dalam Bahasa Jepun
Authors: Hieda Natsue
Published: November 2024

Pengkaji membincangkan implikasi terjemahan semula novel grafik Kampung Boy dalam bahasa Jepun. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti ciri teks terjemahan Kampung Boy dalam bahasa Jepun dan menentukan kedudukannya dalam industri terjemahan di Jepun. Dalam kajian ini, pengkaji membandingkan teks terjemahan antara edisi pertama dengan edisi terbaharu teks tersebut. Teks asal turut dirujuk apabila sesuatu bahagian menimbulkan gambaran yang berbeza antara kedua-dua edisi tersebut. Menerusi kajian ini, didapati bahawa perbezaan teks terjemahan dipengaruhi oleh perbezaan bahasa sumber dan perbezaan Skopos. Edisi pertama yang diterjemahkan daripada teks berbahasa Inggeris cenderung kepada penghuraian yang lebih eksplisit disebabkan oleh budaya konteks yang rendah. Edisi terbaharu yang diterjemahkan daripada teks berbahasa Melayu pula menunjukkan ekspresi yang lebih implisit disebabkan oleh budaya konteks yang tinggi. Dari segi perbezaan Skopos, edisi pertama menitikberatkan unsur nostalgia, manakala edisi terbaharu menambah nilai akademia. Oleh itu, edisi pertama menggunakan bahasa yang mudah dengan strategi berunsur tempatan, sedangkan edisi terbaharu menggunakan bahasa yang sederhana dengan lebih memfokuskan unsur asing. Dalam erti kata lain, edisi pertama mementingkan kelancaran bahasa dengan menggugurkan, meringkaskan atau menggantikan unsur budaya tradisional Melayu. Sebaliknya, edisi terbaharu mengekalkan konteks asal dengan mengisi kekosongan leksikon dan menambah keterangannya.
Analisis Terjemahan Kata Emosi Jepun kepada Bahasa Melayu dalam Novel Tsukuru Tazaki Tanpa Warna
Authors: Abdul Razak Farhan Athirah , Amzah Normalis
Published: November 2024

Dalam kajian yang berkaitan dengan terjemahan, sarjana terjemahan cenderung untuk menyatakan bahawa kata atau frasa dalam aspek budaya adalah antara yang paling sukar diterjemahkan. Walaupun unsur budaya ialah aspek yang menjadi tumpuan kajian sarjana terjemahan, kata emosi tidak pernah diiktiraf sebagai sebahagian daripada unsur budaya. Namun begitu, kajian tentang kata emosi menunjukkan bahawa ungkapan kata emosi dipengaruhi oleh budaya bahasa tersebut. Oleh itu, kajian ini dilakukan untuk mengenal pasti kata emosi yang paling signifikan bersama-sama medan semantiknya, seterusnya menganalisis cara kata emosi tersebut diterjemahkan dalam bahasa sasaran. Dalam kajian ini, kekerapan dikira untuk melihat kata emosi yang paling signifikan. Novel Tsukuru Tazaki Tanpa Warna karya Haruki Murakami dipilih kerana karya penulis ini cenderung untuk memberikan tumpuan terhadap aspek abstrak manusia, iaitu perasaan dan pemikiran. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa kata emosi asas mempunyai kekerapan yang paling rendah dan diterjemahkan secara langsung. Kata emosi paling signifikan yang ditonjolkan dalam novel tersebut ialah koudoku dan sougai daripada kategori kata emosi kompleks. Kaedah terjemahan yang digunakan untuk kata emosi kompleks ialah strategi yang cenderung kepada bahasa sasaran kerana tiada padanan terjemahan langsung untuk kata emosi kompleks tersebut.
Antibody Response of COVID-19 Vaccine in Subjects after Renal Transplantation - A Case Control Study
Authors: Afzal Umair , Hussain Mujahid , Imtiaz Khan Aamir , Adnan Muhammad , Muzammil Muhammad , Ahmad Ibrar
Published: November 2024

Objective: To evaluate the immune response to COVID-19 vaccination in patients after renal transplantation.Study Design: A case-control study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Kidney Transplant Department, Shaikh ZayedHospital Lahore, Pakistan from September 2020 to September 2021.Methods: A total of 180 renal transplant recipients who had received a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine wereselected for the study. The patients were evaluated before and after vaccine administration for seropositivityand anti-spike antibody levels. The results were compared with a control group of 50 healthy controls. T-cellresponse was assessed in only 50 transplant recipients.Results: 50 (27.7%) KTRs and 48 (96%) controls achieved optimum antibody level (4160 AU/ml) (P<.001). All(100%) of the controls were seropositive after 3rd dose. Among kidney transplant recipients (KTRs), there was asignificant increase in the median anti-spike antibody level from 13.7 AU/ml before to 515.46 AU/ml after the3rd dose (P< .001). There also was a significant increase in log-transformed antibody level after 3rd dose in boththe study and control group (P<.001). Of 50 randomly selected subjects, 6 (12%) showed positive T cellresponse.Conclusion: Pfizer vaccine improved antibody response in renal transplantation recipients.
How to cite this: Afzal U, Hussain M, Khan AI, Adnan M, Muzammil M, Ahmad I. Antibody Response of COVID-19 Vaccine in Subjects After Renal Transplantation - A Case Control Study. Life and Science. 2024; 5(4): 465-470. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.508
Factors Predicting Uterine Rupture Following a Cesarean Section
Authors: Tabassum Shehla , Khan Bushra , Zahra Qureshi Hina , Imran Humaira
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate factors that predict uterine rupture following a previouscesarean section.Study Design: A cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The Study was conducted at the Department of Gynecology, Bakhtawar AminHospital Multan, Pakistan from June 2022 to June 2023.Methods: The study included 100 women who had previously given birth. Women who had a successful vaginalbirth after cesarean section (VBAC) were controls and who had rupture/scar dehiscence were consideredcases. Socio-demographic data and information related to delivery, labor, and pregnancy were collected.Results: A total of 100 women (40 cases and 60 controls) were included in the study. All women hadspontaneous onset of labor. 12.5% (8) cases and 85% (51) controls had a successful vaginal birth after thecesarean section (VBAC). 34.1% of all rupture cases happened during the second stage of labor and 41.4%during the latent phase of labor. Upon arrival 30% (12) of cases had shock. Maternal complications in casesincluded anemia (21 patients), death (2 patients), uterine artery involvement (3 patients), and bladder rupture(4 patients). According to multivariate analysis factors including previous vagina delivery, duration of labor, fetalweight, and number of ANC visits were significantly related to rupture of uterus after previous cesarean (P<.05).Conclusion: Factors including prolonged labor, lesser antenatal care follows ups, and fetal weight > 3.8 kgincrease the likelihood of uterine rupture following a C-section. It is crucial to develop strict criteria, consideringintrapartum obstetric care, infrastructure, and referral system, for the selection of favorable candidates for trialof labor.
How to cite this: Tabassum S, Khan B, Qureshi HZ, Imran H. Factors Predicting Uterine Rupture Following a Cesarean Section. Life and Science. 2024; 5(4): 446-451. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.540
Synergistic Effects of Coenzyme Q10 & L-Carnitine on Oligodendrocyte Necrosis and Myelination, in a Rat Model of Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Qureshi Tayyaba , Ali Shabana , Shahid Ayesha , Beenish Huma , Khurshid Tooba , Fahad Tayyaba
Published: November 2024

Objective: Determining the synergistic effect of Coenzyme Q10 & L-Carnitine on Oligodendrocyte necrosis andMyelination, in a rat model of Multiple sclerosis.Study Design: Laboratory based experimental study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy, Islamic InternationalMedical College Rawalpindi, Pakistan from March 2022 to May 2022 in collaboration with NIH Islamabad, for aduration of 12 weeks.Methods: A total of fifty male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into five randomized groups, each with adistinct treatment plan. While Group 1 received a standard diet, the remaining four groups were induced withMultiple Sclerosis and administered 0.2% Cuprizone (CPZ) over a period of 12 weeks. After four weeks, Group 3was given 150 mg/kg/day of Coenzyme Q10/Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Group 4 received 100 mg/kg/day of LCarnitine (L-Car), and Group 5 was treated with a combination of both, all while still receiving CPZ. Uponcompletion of the 12-week protocol, the rats were sacrificed, and their brains were extracted. H & E stainingwas performed on coronal sections to assess any changes in oligodendrocyte necrosis, while Luxol Fast Blue(LFB) staining was utilized to visualize alterations in myelination.Results: The combination of CoQ10 and L-Car was significantly better than the single agents in controlling theoligodendrocyte necrosis and controlling vacuolation of myelin, as evidenced by ANOVA and F-test.Conclusion: This study has unequivocally demonstrated that taking CoQ10 and L-Car together has a greatereffect on promoting myelination and preventing oligodendrocyte necrosis compared to using themindividually. Therefore, it is highly recommended to prescribe both medications simultaneously for those withmultiple sclerosis, as it can potentially provide greater advantages for patients.
How to cite this: Qureshi T, Ali S, Shahid A, Beenish H, Khurshid T, Fahad T. Synergistic Effects of Coenzyme Q10 & L-Carnitine on Oligodendrocyte Necrosis and Myelination, In A Rat Model of Multiple Sclerosis. Life and Science. 2024; 5(4): 471-476. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.547
Effect of Copper Dope Calcium Phosphate on Mechanical Properties of Modified Dental Composites
Authors: Ahmad Wajiha , Ahmad Farrukh , Babar Bilal Zaman , Khan Aiman , Khalid Saira , Ahmad Sahibzada Ammar
Published: November 2024

Objective: To evaluate the mechanical, biological, and antibacterial properties of copper doped calciumphosphate (Cu-CaP) modified dental composites.Study Design: Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Dental Materials, Khyber MedicalUniversity Peshawar, Pakistan from February 2023 to January 2024.Methods: The process involved adding ethyl alcohol, distilled water, silane, and octyltriethoxysilane topowdered silica, refluxing, centrifuging, washing, and preparing copper oxide nanoparticles and copper dopedcalcium phosphate. Composite was prepared using TEGDMA i.e. Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate, camphorquinone, and dimethyl aminoethyl methacrylate.Results: The microscopic image of Copper oxide nanoparticles were gathered together with agglomeratedstructure, irregular shapes having voids, and size range of 80 nm to 5 μm. The shape was irregular with voidspaces and composition was confirmed with Edx analysis. Scanning electron microscope image of copperdoped calcium phosphate, shows a build-up of nanometric needles over entire base, with asymmetrical formand translucent appearance, ranging from 10 nm to 50 nm. The Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysisdemonstrated the presence of materials. The Fourier transmitted infrared microscopy of silica and salinizedsilica showed characteristics peaks of salinized silica at 1016 cm-1 and 1439 cm-1 with a main peak at 950 cm-1,while the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy of calcium phosphate, 2%, 4%, and 6% copper dopedcalcium phosphate in dental composite showed charcateristics peak at 1020 cm-1 which was due to increase ofphosphates upon increasing copper doped calcium phosphate concentration. The compressive strength resultsof native dental composite and 2%, 4%, and 6% copper doped calcium phosphate in dental composite havevalues of 15.6 MPa, 18.72 MPa, 20.2 MPa, 49.15MPa while the flexural strength were of value 19.32MPa(dental composite) and that of 2%,4% and 6% have a value of 22.2MPa, 26.1MPa and 30.3MPa. The controlgroup i.e. the dental composite had Vickers hardness of 14.55 MPa, while the experimental groups with 2% ,4%, and 6% copper doped calcium phosphate had values of 16.97 MPa, 21.49 MPa and 26.5 MPa respectively.Conclusion: The Vickers's hardness, flexural strength, and compressive strength of experimental dentalcomposite increased with an increasing percentage of copper doped calcium phosphate added as a filler in aproportion of 2%, 4% and 6% with salinized silica in the dental composite.
How to cite this: Ahmad W, Ahmad F, Babar BZ, Khan A, Khalid S, Ahmad SA. Effect of Copper Dope Calcium Phosphate on Mechanical Properties of Modified Dental Composites. Life and Science. 2024; 5(4): 530-537. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.679
Comparison of T2 Dixon and Standard Sagittal MRI Sequences for Evaluating Lumbar Spine Degeneration
Authors: Raza Sobia Jawwad , . Madiha , Ikram Muhammad , Gul Nadia , Jabeen Farkhanda , Ajmal Anum
Published: November 2024

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic performance and inter observer agreement between standard sagittalprotocol and Dixon protocol in assessment of high intensity zones and Modic end plate changes in patients whoundergo magnetic resonance imaging of lumbar spine for lumbar radiculopathy.Study Design: Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, WahMedical College Wah Cantt, Pakistan in period of three months from March 2024 to May 2024.Methods: Total 163 patients of either gender above age of 30 years were included in the study presented withcomplaint of lumbar radiculopathy. All patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging of lumbar spine. Twoexperienced radiologists first assessed the high intensity zones and Modic end plate changes for each level oflumbar spine on the sagittal T2 Dixon sequences and then on standard sagittal sequences independently fromone another. Findings were recorded on performa. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23. First theagreement between readers 1 and 2 was examined for the Dixon protocol and then on standard protocol inassessment of high intensity zone and Modic end plate changes using kappa statistics and the size of the interreader agreement was compared between standard protocol and Dixon protocol. Secondly the K values and their standard errors were used to perform a Z-test to examine if there are significant statistical differencesbetween the two sequences.Results: Both the Dixon and standard protocols demonstrate high inter observer agreement with Cohen's Kappa values indicating almost perfect concordance. The Z-test comparisons between the protocols show nostatistically significant differences in agreement for either high intensity zones or Modic end plate changesassessments at any spinal level, as all P-values were above the 0.05 threshold. Both protocols exhibitcomparable reliability in evaluating lumbar spine conditions.Conclusion: Single sagittal T2 Dixon sequence could replace the standard sagittal sequences for the assessment of high intensity zones and Modic end plate changes with a 30% acquisition time reduction at 1.5T.
How to cite this: Raza SJ, Madiha, Ikram M, Gul N, Jabeen F, Ajmal A. Comparison of T2 Dixon and Standard Sagittal MRI Sequences for Evaluating Lumbar Spine Degeneration. Life and Science. 2024; 5(4): 511-520. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.759
A Note on Graphs of $k$-Colourings
Authors: Hogan Emma , Scott Alex , Tamitegama Youri , Tan Jane
Published: November 2024

For a graph $G$, the $k$-colouring graph of $G$ has vertices corresponding to proper $k$-colourings of $G$ and edges between colourings that differ at a single vertex. The graph supports the Glauber dynamics Markov chain for $k$-colourings, and has been extensively studied from both extremal and probabilistic perspectives.
In this note, we show that for every graph $G$, there exists $k$ such that $G$ is uniquely determined by its $k$-colouring graph, confirming two conjectures of Asgarli, Krehbiel, Levinson and Russell. We further show that no finite family of generalised chromatic polynomials for $G$, which encode induced subgraph counts of its colouring graphs, uniquely determine $G$.
Some Parallel Surfaces in Three-Dimensional Minkowski Space as the Discriminant Set of a Certain Family of Functions
Authors: Alina-Mihaela Patriciu
Published: November 2024

In this paper we prove that, in three-dimensional Minkowski space, the family of parallel surfaces to a given surface at a certain distance can be obtained as the discriminant set of a certain family of functions. As consequence, we obtain that Minkowski spheres with prescribed radius, having contact of order 1 with a surface, have the centers on the parallel surface at distance equal to the radius. We give an example showing that the parallel surface to a timelike flat surface admits cuspidal edge as singularity
Deep Mycosis in Central Java, Indonesia: Occupational Risk Factors and Diagnostic Challenges in Single Center General Hospital Dr. Moewardi
Authors: Ivani  , Nurrachmat Mulianto
Published: November 2024

Background: Deep mycosis, a spectrum of invasive fungal infections affecting deeper tissues, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly in tropical regions like Central Java, Indonesia. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological trends, occupational risk factors, and diagnostic challenges associated with deep mycosis in this region.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted at a single center, Dr. Moewardi General Hospital, in Central Java, Indonesia, analyzing medical records of patients diagnosed with deep mycosis between 2019 and 2024. Data on demographics, occupation, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment outcomes were collected and analyzed.
Results: A total of 12 cases of deep mycosis were identified. The majority of patients were male (75%) and engaged in agricultural activities (50%). Chromoblastomycosis (66.7%) and maduromycosis (25%) were the most common clinical diagnoses. Diagnostic delays were frequent (mean delay: 5.1 months), primarily due to non-specific clinical presentations and limited access to diagnostic facilities.
Conclusion: Deep mycosis predominantly affects individuals involved in agriculture in Central Java, highlighting the need for enhanced awareness and preventive strategies among high-risk occupational groups. Improved diagnostic facilities and healthcare infrastructure are crucial for timely diagnosis and effective management of deep mycosis in resource-constrained settings.