bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dreißig Jahre Eishöhenänderungen am Swiss Camp (Grönland)
Authors: Stober Manfred , Hitziger Thomas , Näke Luisa , Heim Johanna , Hepperle Jörg
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Seit 1991 betreibt der Erstautor ein Projekt zur Untersuchung der Eishöhenänderung, Fließgeschwindigkeit und Deformation mittels GNSS Bodenmessungen am Swiss Camp in der Nähe der Gleichgewichtslinie im westlichen Randbereich des Grönländischen Inlandeises. Die bisherigen Daten stammen aus 12 Kampagnen im Zeitraum 1991 bis 2014, also im Durchschnitt alle zwei Jahre. Neuerdings haben im Rahmen des Projektes „Spurensuche“ verschiedene Gruppen mit Schlitten das Grönländische Inlandeis von Ost nach West überquert und dabei auch die Oberflächenhöhen bestimmt. In den Jahren 2015 und 2021 konnte auch das Gebiet Swiss Camp mit GNSS vermessen werden. Mit deren Ergebnissen konnten nun die Höhenänderungen auf nunmehr 30 Jahre ausgedehnt werden und stellen somit ein einmaliges Langzeitprojekt dar Vor 2014 ergab sich eine stark beschleunigte Höhenabnahme. Auch die Höhenänderungen seit 2014 bis 2021 zeigen weiterhin eine deutliche Höhenabnahme, jedoch weniger schnell als in den Jahren zuvor. Diese zeitlichen Variationen der Höhenabnahmeraten stehen im Zusammenhang mit der Lufttemperatur im Sommer, die bis etwa 2012 einem ansteigenden Trend folgte, um in den anschließenden Jahren auf etwas niedrigerem Niveau zu bleiben. Ebenso war die Albedo in den Sommermonaten nach 2012 etwas höher als zuvor, so dass beide Effekte für geringere Schmelzenergie gesorgt haben. Diese lokalen Höhenänderungen stimmen überein mit großräumigen Befunden in ganz Grönland, die mit Schwerefelddaten der satellitengestützten Mission GRACE abgeleitet wurden. Insgesamt hat in den 30 Jahren die Eisoberfläche am Swiss Camp um etwa 20 m abgenommen, das sind ca. 1.7 % der dortigen Eismächtigkeit.
A method to correct for the effect of blockage and wakes on power performance measurements
Authors: Sebastiani Alessandro , Bleeg James , Peña Alfredo
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Wind turbine power performance measurements often occur at the perimeter of a wind farm, where the wind flow is subject to blockage effects, which might impact the measured power performance. We perform Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes simulations of a wind farm with five rows of 20 turbines each, operating in a conventionally neutral boundary layer, to evaluate whether the power performances measured for turbines in the upstream row would differ from that of a turbine operating in isolation under the same inflow conditions. We simulate the power performance measurements with both meteorological masts and nacelle-mounted lidars. Results show that blockage effects have an impact on the measured power performance of the wind farm turbines, with measured power coefficient varying more than 1 % relative to what is measured for the isolated turbine. In this work, we propose a method to correct for the effect of blockage on power performance measurements, yielding a curve that is more consistent with how power curves in energy yield analyses are defined and used, and thereby allowing for more useful comparisons between these curves. Our numerical results indicate that the correction method greatly reduces blockage-related variance and bias in the measured power curves. While flow modeling can be used to calculate the correction factors for actual power performance measurements in the field, we additionally show how some of the correction factors can be derived from lidar measurements. Finally, the numerical results suggest that the method could also be used to correct for the effect of wakes on power performance measurements conducted on turbines located downstream of the leading row.
Cyclical Program Reviews at Smaller Post-Secondary Institutions: Can the Time and Effort be Justified?
Authors: Neufeldt Colin , Smythe Elizabeth , Jayachandran John , Franke Oliver
Published: December 2023

Cyclical program reviews (CPRs), also called periodic or academic reviews at institutions of higher education, are undertaken to ensure that academic programs meet a variety of objectives related to teaching and learning, as well as professional credentialing, quality assurance, and institutional requirements.  Preparing, reviewing, and implementing a CPR requires significant time and effort for those assigned to this task, especially if the program has never previously been through a CPR. Much has been written on how to undertake a CPR (Bresciani, 2006), what measures are useful in assessing programs (Jayachandran et al., 2019), and some of the problems that external reviewers encounter with CPRs (Halonen & Dunn, 2017). This article, however, provides new insights concerning important considerations that should be addressed when preparing to undertake a CPR—from the perspectives of both administrators and faculty at smaller institutions where the number of faculty may be small and resources for the CPR process are often limited. Drawing on a case study of CPRs in several social sciences programs and a broader survey of those involved in CPRs from 2015-2020 at a small Western Canadian university, the authors identify key issues in preparing a CPR, such as the timing of the review, the advantages and disadvantages of an individual approach versus a team approach in preparing the CPR, the role of administrators in the CPR process, the importance of institutional templates in preparing the CPR, and the need for clearly identified program learning outcomes to guide the CPR process. This article also examines how a pandemic can impact the CPR process.
Hubungan Kualitas Tidur Terhadap Tekanan Darah Pada Lansia Hipertensi di Panti Werda Sinta Rangkang Palangka Raya
Authors: Komara Nisa Kartika , Kahanjak Donna Novina , Ahmad Farah Fauziyah Radhiyatulqalbi , Balyas Abi Bakring , Widhiyanto Hendrykus Theo Damar , Hartoyo Riccardo , Ivanka Dhea , Sitanggang Christian Marvin Imannuel , Sandhikarana I Dewa Gede , Anwar Muhammad Naufa
Published: December 2023

Hipertensi banyak diderita oleh lansia, jika tidak diatasi akan menyebabkan terjadinya komplikasi. Hipertensi yang tidak diatasi dengan baik dapat menyebabkan hipertrofi jantung, serangan jantung, hingga gagal jantung. Tekanan darah tinggi dapat terjadi karena buruknya gaya hidup seseorang. Gaya hidup yang tidak baik ditandai dengan buruknya kualitas tidur, pola makan yang tidak sehat,serta jarang berolaraga dapat meningkatkan risiko hipertensi. Oleh karena itu, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kualitas tidur dengan tekanan darah pada lansia hipertensi. Metode yang digunakan adalah observationaldengan menggunakan studicross-sectionaldengan mengambil seluruh sampel pada populasi(total sampling). Uji Fisher digunakan sebagai analisis data dengan hasil 0,005 (p<0,05). Adanya hubungan antara kualitas tidur dengan tekanan darah pada lansia hipertensi di Panti Werda Sinta Rangkang Palangka Raya.Hypertension is one disease that many elderly people suffer from. Hypertension is a disease that can cause complications. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to heart attacks, cardiac hypertrophy, and even heart failure. Lifestyles are the one factor that can impact high blood pressure. Lifestyles such as poor sleep quality, a lack of physical activity, and unhealthy eating patterns can elevate the risk of hypertension. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between sleep quality and blood pressure in older adults. The method used is observational analysis with cross-sectional and population sampling methods. This research uses a Fisher's test with a result of 0.005 (p<0.05). There is an association between sleep quality and blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension at the Sinta Rangkang Nursing Home in Palangka Raya.
PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH INTRAOSSEOUS ANESTHESIA WITH QUICKSLEEPER AND POST-OPERATIVE CONDITION OF THE PERFORATION SITE
Authors:   Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University-Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Simeonova Emiliya , Boyadzhieva Elena ,   Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University-Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Aleksandrova Valeriya ,   Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University-Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Tsanova Snezhana ,   Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University-Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study is to determine the pain during intraosseous anesthesia (IA) with the Quicksleeper and the post-operative state of the perforation site. Materials and methods: The subjects of the study were 58 patients who underwent successful intraosseous analgesia, indicated with treatment of caries or irreversible pulpitis of mandibular first and second molars. The Visual Analogue Scale was used to assess the pain during the perforation of the compact bone and during the infiltration of anesthetic solution into the cancellous bone. All 58 patients were followed up at the 24th hour and on the 7th day after the manipulation, and the following parameters were evaluated: condition of the perforation site and presence of palpation pain. Results: Only 10 patients registered mild pain during perforation of compact bone and 8 – during anaesthetic infiltration. At 24 hours after IA, 12 patients registered mild pain, 6 patients registered moderate pain at the perforation site. On the 7th day, we established mild pain in 4 patients. After IA a reactive inflammatory process was registered in 27% of the cases at 24 hours, while on the 7th day, the inflammatory reaction was registered in only 6% of the cases. Conclusion: The intraosseous system Quicksleeper allows painless perforation of the compact bone and infiltration of the anesthetic solution into the cancellous bone due without risk of serious post-operative complications at the site of anesthesia.
TÜRKİYE’DEKİ HAYAT DIŞI SİGORTA ŞİRKETLERİNİN ETKİNLİK ÖLÇÜMÜ
Authors: OVA Alper
Published: December 2023

Günümüz rekabet koşullarında şirketlerin faaliyetlerini sağlıklı bir şekilde sürdürebilmeleri için ellerindeki kaynakları en iyi şekilde kullanıp çıktılara dönüştürmeleri gerekmektedir. Bunun için sektörde yer alan firmaların etkinliklerinin periyodik bir şekilde ölçülmesi gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’deki 20 hayat dışı sigorta şirketinin 2018-2021 dönemi etkinlikleri veri zarflama analizi ile hesaplanmıştır. Girdi olarak gerçekleşen tazminatlar ve faaliyet giderleri dikkate alınırken, çıktı olarak kazanılmış primler ve yatırım gelirleri kullanılmıştır. Ölçeğe göre sabit getiri varsayımı altında yapılan analiz sonuçlarına göre 2018 yılında 4, 2019 yılında 5, 2020 yılında 5 ve 2021 yılında 3 şirket etkin çıkmıştır. İncelenen dört yılda 2 şirket tüm yıllarda etkin çıkarken, 12 şirket hiçbir yılda etkin çıkmamıştır. Ayrıca etkin olmayan şirketler için 2021 yılı referans kümeleri ve projeksiyon bilgileri de verilmiştir.
BIST SİGORTA ŞİRKETLERİNİN CRITIC TEMELLİ PROMETHEE II YÖNTEMİ İLE PERFORMANS ANALİZİ
Authors: GÖKDEMİR Tuğba , EMEL Gül
Published: December 2023

Sigorta sektörünün küresel ekonomi ve finans piyasaları içindeki payı ve etkisi önemlidir. Sigorta şirketlerinin dinamik ekonomi ve yoğun rekabet koşullarında başarılı bir şekilde faaliyet göstermelerinde finansal performans ölçümleri ve takibi önemli rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Borsa İstanbul (BIST)’de faaliyet gösteren sigorta şirketlerinin finansal performansları 2020-2022 yıllarını kapsayan üç yıllık dönem için finansal oranlar kullanılarak Çok Kriterli Karar Verme (ÇKKV) yöntemlerinden CRITIC temelli PROMETHHE II Hibrit yöntemi ile ölçülecektir. İncelemeye alınan sigorta şirketlerinin finansal performanslarını değerlendirmek için yedi temel finansal oran belirlenmiştir. İncelenen şirketlerin finansal verileri Kamuyu Aydınlatma Platformu (KAP) web sitesinde yayınlanan finansal durum tablolarından alınmış ve her şirket için seçilmiş olan finansal oranlar tek tek hesaplanmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre 2020-2021 yıllarında Türkiye Sigorta A.Ş.’nin, 2022 yılında ise Agesa Hayat Emeklilik A.Ş.’ nin en yüksek performansa sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Her üç yılda da Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik A.Ş.’nin performans sıralamasında son sırada yer aldığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca ele alınan sigorta şirketleri için en etkili finansal oranın 2020 ve 2022 yılları için Cari Oran, 2021 yılı için ise Özkaynak Karlılığı Oranı olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Literatür incelemesinde sigorta şirketlerinin finansal performansının analizinin CRITIC temelli PROMETHEE II yöntemi ile incelendiği bir çalışmaya rastlanmamıştır. Ayrıca yerli literatür taramalarında PROMETHEE yöntemini Avrupa Ekolü başlığı altında inceleyen bir çalışmaya rastlanmamıştır. Bu yönleri ile çalışmanın özgün olup literatüre katkı sağlayacağı açıktır.
A Systematic Review of Chinese Students’ Online Learning Experience in Higher Education
Authors: Mao Yiyi , Lee Kyungmee
Published: December 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic prompts an increasing number of university students to engage in online learning (OL). China is one of the countries that have experienced a radical shift in this sense. Before the pandemic, the online mode of university study was not recognised as a legitimate educational experience in China; thus, a small number of Chinese students engaged in online study. Subsequently, there is a relatively incomplete understanding of their OL experiences. Given the exponential expansion of OL in China during the pandemic, it would be a timely effort to synthesise knowledge on Chinese students’ OL experiences. For that purpose, the present paper presents the results of a systematic literature review of 34 published journal articles concerning Chinese students’ online study. The results give a deep insight into Chinese distance higher education from students’ perspectives and call for more studies on the implications of relevant policy and cultural dimensions on Chinese students’ online study journey.
COVID-19 Pandemi Döneminde Ebelik Öğrencilerinin Kendi Çektikleri Uygulama Videolarına Yönelik Deneyimleri
Authors: ERGÜN ARSLANLI Sevilay , YILMAZ Sakine
Published: December 2023

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Amaç: Bu çalışmada, ebelik öğrencilerinin kendi çektikleri subkutan enjeksiyon (SC) uygulama videolarına yönelik düşünce ve deneyimlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Bu nitel çalışma, bir devlet üniversitesinde ebelik birinci sınıf öğrencisi olan on dört öğrenciyle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yapılandırılmış soru formları, çevrimiçi platformlar, katılımcılarla bireysel olarak yürütülmüş ve içerik analizi kullanılarak analiz edilen veriler toplanmıştır. Bu çalışmada, nitel betimsel bir yaklaşım kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın raporlanması, Niteliksel Araştırma Raporlanması için Birleştirilmiş Kriterler (COREQ) yönergesine uygun olarak yapılmıştır.
Bulgular: Dört ana tema ortaya çıktı: (1) Kendi kendine video çekme deneyimi, (2) Hissedilen duygular, (3) Farkındalık, (4) Uygulamalara yönelik görüşler.
Sonuç: Sonuçlar, öğrencilerin pandemi sürecinde, SC enjeksiyon uygulamasına ilişkin kendi kendine video çekimi uygulama öğretim yöntemini benimseme ve kendi bireysel eğitim ihtiyaçlarını karşılamak için bu yöntemi kullanma konusundaki düşünce ve deneyimlerini ortaya koymaktadır. Kendi kendine video öğretim yöntemi, öğrencinin bağımsız öğrenmesini sağlayan yeni bir yöntemdir, bu da öğrencilerin öğretimde sanatsal kalitesini geliştirir ve onların klinik ebelik becerilerinde profesyonelleşmesine katkıda bulunur.
Assessment Of Hydroponic Technique The Future Soil-Less Farming Technique Of India
Authors: Kumar Rahul , Srivastava Dr. Nutan
Published: December 2023

The present papers records the various types of technique of hydroponic system used in India and give us an idea of the preparation of a nutrient film technology system of hydroponic. Hydroponic is a technique in which plants are grown in water that harmonizes dissolved essential macro and micronutrients. Construction of the NFT hydroponic system and the overall present study is done in Bazpur U.S.Nagar in November 2021 to check the growth of various plants. There are total 5 systems of the hydroponic system are used in India Ebb and flow, Drip system, NFT (Nutrition Film Technique), Aquaponic, And Aeroponic. The nutrition film technique (NFT) of the Hydroponic system was used in the present study.
Mudando a maré: elementos para a construção participativa de um projeto de lei para o mar
Authors: Quesada-Silva Michele , Dos Santos Cláudia Regina , Gonçalves Leandra Regina
Published: December 2023

Apesar de relevante, a participação social na elaboração de leis, normas e programas para o território marítimo brasileiro ainda é incipiente, ocorrendo principalmente de forma pontual na escala local. Para ampliar o engajamento de diferentes atores de modo a consolidar práticas mais democráticas de governança, faz-se necessário criar e ampliar espaços e oportunidades de escuta, diálogo e influência na tomada de decisão. Em um esforço de ampliação do debate público sobre políticas para o ambiente costeiro e marinho, desde 2012, está em curso a formulação e discussão com diferentes atores sobre o projeto de lei 6.969/2013 que instituirá a Política Nacional para a Conservação e o Uso Sustentável do Bioma Marinho Brasileiro (PNCMar). A ideia, originada a partir da sociedade civil organizada, ganhou forma e conteúdo e tornou-se um projeto de lei articulado no Poder Legislativo pela Frente Parlamentar Ambientalista. Em paralelo, a sociedade civil continuou mobilizada para apoiar o trâmite da proposta. Por meio da avaliação do processo de construção desse projeto de lei, este artigo discute as estratégias e métodos de participação adotados, assinalando suas qualidades (ex.: diversidade de métodos de engajamento; disponibilidade de dialogar com atores favoráveis e contrários; aprendizagem por parte dos atores envolvidos) e fraquezas (ex.: limitada participação do setor privado e de representantes dos Estados e municípios, assim como concentração de participantes da capital e do eixo sul-sudeste do país). Apontar mecanismos para fomentar a participação social é essencial dadas as circunstâncias políticas de enfraquecimento da democracia e redução de espaços oficiais de participação. Sendo assim, o artigo também identifica e discute seis elementos estruturantes para fortalecer tanto este quanto futuros processos participativos: liderança, diversidade, engajamento, aprendizado, documentação e negociação.
Estratégias coletivas de comercialização de açaí e ambiguidade discursiva em torno da sustentabilidade no Nordeste Paraense
Authors: Rodrigues Renato Dos Prazeres , Medeiros Monique
Published: December 2023

No Nordeste Paraense, a redução da biodiversidade em ecossistema de várzea, provocada pelas práticas de manejo intensivo do açaí, gera consequências socioambientais diversas. Algumas organizações sociais envolvidas no circuito de comercialização do açaí, alegando a importância de reverter essa situação, vêm construindo junto aos seus associados práticas e discursos apresentados como mais sustentáveis. Tendo em vista a complexidade dessas construções, o objetivo desse trabalho foi verificar dissonâncias e consonâncias entre discursos e práticas referentes à sustentabilidade socioambiental, propagadas por lideranças dessas organizações sociais e agricultores ribeirinhos, envolvidos na comercialização de açaí da Ilha Guajará de Baixo, em Cametá-PA. Para esse fim, entrevistas semiestruturadas foram direcionadas a três agricultores ribeirinhos vinculados a associações locais e dezesseis não-associados, bem como a dois representantes de dispositivos coletivos atuantes na organização e comercialização do açaí agroextrativista. As entrevistas foram gravadas e transcritas e o uso do Software Iramuteq foi mobilizado com o intuito de facilitar a análise do discurso desses interlocutores. As contribuições teóricas da Perspectiva Orientada ao Ator e suas pedras angulares fundamentaram as análises. Os resultados obtidos relevam que, se por um lado, o estímulo à configuração da sustentabilidade por parte dos dispositivos coletivos leva a práticas de manejo dos açaizais mais preocupadas com o uso devido do meio biofísico pelos agricultores ribeirinhos associados a tais dispositivos, por outro lado, as pressões dos mercados por altas produções vêm desencadeando estratégias de comercialização dissociadas do discurso de sustentabilidade criado por esses atores sociais.
MAĞAZA LOKASYONU SEÇİMİNDE ÇOK KRİTERLİ KARAR VERME VE KÜMELEME TEKNİKLERİNİN KULLANILDIĞI DENEYSEL BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: İnel Mehmet
Published: December 2023

Uygun mağaza yeri seçimi özellikle büyüyen perakendeciler için kritik ve önemli konulardan biridir. Bu çalışmada mağaza yeri seçimi il bazında uygulanmıştır. Açılacak mağazanın yerinin seçimi sürecinde perakende sektöründeki uzman görüşlerinden yararlanarak kümeleme ve çok kriterli karar verme yöntemlerinden TOPSİS’in beraber kullanımıyla bir model önerisi sunulmaktadır. Sektörün analitik teknikleri kolayca uygulayarak sonuç alabilmesi, mağaza yeri seçim sürecinde iki tekniğin beraber uygulanması ve uzman görüşlerine göre esnek olarak tasarlanabilmesi açısından literatüre deneysel bir çalışma sunmak amaçlanmıştır.
Effect of Calcite Precipitation on Properties of Fresh and Hardened Laterized Concrete
Authors: Kabir Aliyu , Lawan Adamu , Kaura Jibrin , Aliyu Ibrahim
Published: December 2023

Reduction in strength and durability is the limitation for use on laterized concrete in various engineering applications.This research focuses on the effect of calcite precipitation on the strength and durability of laterized concrete. The laterized concrete sample was prepared by fine aggregate replacement with laterite at 0 %, 10 %, 20 %, 30 %, and 40 % by weight of fine aggregate. A prescribed concrete mix proportion of 1:1.5:3 and a water-to-cement ratio of 0.5 was used to prepare the concrete. At each level of replacement, Sporosarcina Pasteurii bacteria at concentrations of 0, 1.5 x 108, 3.0 x 108, and 6.0 x 108 cells/ml were incorporated in the laterized concrete. Fresh concrete samples were tested for slump, hardened concrete cubes were tested for Compressive Strength at 7, 14, 21 and 28 days of water curing and a durability test in form water absorption was performed after 28 days. The slump results showed that the workability of the concrete reduces as the laterite content increases due to more water absorption during mixing, however, the concentration of bacteria had no discernible impact on the slump value. The results of the compressive strength test showed that the compressive strength at all bacterial cell concentrations improves with curing age and declines with increasing laterite content. However, the strength of laterized concrete prepared at a 10% level of replacement is marginally similar to the control sample. All the bacterial concrete performed better than their corresponding non-bacterial concrete with 1.5x108 cells/ml giving the optimum result. The water absorption of the samples was found to increase with an increase in laterite content and after the bacteria introduction, the concrete samples showed reduced water absorption when compared with the non-bacterial samples with 1.5 x 108 cells/ml giving the optimum improvement. Calcite crystals and denser surfaces were found by scanning electron microscopy imaging in the bacterial concrete. The bacterial laterized concrete with laterite replacement not exceeding 20% produced concretes of compressive strengths greater than 〖25N/mm〗^2and is suitable for reinforced concrete works
Transjugular occlusion of large patent ductus arteriosus with an Amplatzer™ muscular Ventricular Septal Defect occluder in a 3-month-old dog
Authors: Venco Luigi , Valenti Valentina , Franceschini Stefania , Castellitto Christine
Published: December 2023

Background:
Cardiologists close most patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) defects in dogs using the Amplatz® canine duct occluder (ACDO) via a transarterial approach. However, this approach can be problematic in small dogs due the small femoral artery diameter. In such cases, cardiologists have opted to use coils or vascular plugs deployed from a transvenous approach. However, in small dogs with large PDA, risk of device protrusion into the pulmonary artery, incomplete closure, or device embolization, often leads to surgical PDA closure via thoracotomy.
Case Description:
The present report describes a 3-month-old male 6 kg Border collie with a large, PDA which was was successfully occluded using the Amplatzer™ muscular Ventricular Septal Defect device (mVSD) from a transvenous approach after closure attempts with an Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug II failed.
Conclusion:
This is the first case report in veterinary medicine of PDA closure with an Amplatzer™ mVSD occluder device. This approach, described in PDA closure in people, could be considered in minimally invasive PDA closure in small dogs with challanging anatomy.
Radiotherapy in combination with exenteration and partial orbitectomy for orbital multilobular tumor of bone in a Cocker Spaniel
Authors: Sritrakoon Natthanet , Wibulchan Winutpuksinee , Karntip Winyu , Sirinarumitr Theerapol , Thayananuphat Aree
Published: December 2023

Background:
Multilobular tumor of bone or multilobular osteochondrosarcoma is a tumor of flat bone in the skull. The treatment of choice for a multilobular tumor of bone is local aggressive surgical excision.
Case Description:
A female Cocker Spaniel dog aged 11 years presented with a history of globe displacement of the right eye for 3 months. Ophthalmic examination revealed exophthalmos, third eyelid protrusion and slightly increased intraocular pressure OD. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a mass effect in the right retrobulbar, maxilla, zygomatic, and temporal areas. Right zygomatic and temporal bone lysis was observed. Physical examination, hematology, and blood chemistry results were within normal limits. Exenteration with zygomatic arch removal was performed. During surgery, a firm 2-lobed mass (4.8x3.7 cm and 1.6x1.4 cm) adhered to the mandible was found in the retrobulbar area OD. Histopathological findings revealed a multilobular tumor of bone. CT imaging was performed for the remaining tumor and an extended part of the right retrobulbar mass was found. Hypofractioned radiotherapy with 6 fractions of 6 Gy was performed on days 0, 7, 14, 21, 28, and 35. At 1 month and 4 months follow-up inspections, the mass gradually reduced in size. At 8 months and 11 months after radiotherapy, the mass was unremarkable. The dog was alert during all follow-up periods to 1 year and 8 months after hypofractioned radiotherapy combined with exenteration and partial orbitectomy.
Conclusions:
Hypofractioned radiotherapy combined with exenteration and partial orbitectomy extended the patient’s survival and decreased the size of the remaining tumor for the management of orbital multilobular tumor of bone in this dog for at least 1 year and 8 months.
Hematology and biochemistry parameters of the Central American bushmaster (Lachesis stenophrys) under human care in Costa Rica
Authors: Arguedas Randall , Castro Esteban , Ovares Lizbeth
Published: December 2023

Background:
The Central American bushmaster (Lachesis stenophrys) is one of the largest pitvipers in the Americas, with relatively low abundance, suspected population declines, and continuing loss, fragmentation, and habitat degradation.
Aim:
Conservation actions, both in the wild and in captivity, bear the need for health parameters that allow managers and veterinarians to have a better understanding of health, especially when there are relatively few individuals in captivity to obtain robust information since there is no published information on the genus. To have hematological and biochemical reference ranges on the genus Lachesis.
Methods:
Blood samples were collected from 32 individuals (18 females and 14 males under human care from seven zoological institutions from August 2022 to January 2023 and performed hematological and biochemical analyses.
Results:
Reference intervals of hematological analytes included packed cell volume (17.51-37.27%), total red blood cell count (0.36 - 0.92 1012/L), hemoglobin (61.73 – 145.23 g/L), white blood cell count (3.18 - 13.79109/L), lymphocytes (2.16 - 11.23%), azurophils (0.50 - 4.20%), monocytes (0.00 - 0.21%), heterophils (0.05 - 1.12%), eosinophils (0.00 - 0.19%), basophils (0.00 - 2.00% ) and total thrombocyte count (0.68 - 6.68 109/L) and biochemistry reference intervals included total protein (41.76 - 111.31 g/L), albumin (11.46 - 28.69g/L) , globulins (29.25 - 85.14g/L), AST (1.44 - 68.75U/L), CK (52.72 - 625.00U/L), uric acid (20.02 - 438.53 µmol/L), glucose (0.68 - 3.29 mml/L), cholesterol (41.74 - 13.25mmol/L), calcium (1.78 - 6.06mmol/L), and phosphorus (0.72 - 2.26mmol/L).
Conclusion:
This is the first report on the genus Lachesis reporting hematological and biochemical reference ranges.
Fetal and maternal outcomes of segmental uterine resection in emergency and planned placenta percreta deliveries
Authors: Doğru Şükran , Akkuş Fatih , Atci Aslı Altinordu , Metin Ülfet Sena , Uyar Mehmet , acar Ali
Published: December 2023

Objective This study evaluated maternal and fetal outcomes of emergency uterine resection versus planned segmental uterine resection in patients with placenta percreta (PPC) and placenta previa (PP).Methods Patients with PP and PPC who underwent planned or emergency segmental uterine resection were included in this study. Demographic data, hemorrhagic morbidities, intra- and postoperative complications, length of hospital stay, surgical duration, and peri- and neonatal morbidities were compared.Results A total of 141 PPC and PP cases were included in this study. Twenty-five patients (17.73%) underwent emergency uterine resection, while 116 (82.27%) underwent planned segmental uterine resections. The postoperative hemoglobin changes, operation times, total blood transfusion, bladder injury, and length of hospital stay did not differ significantly between groups (P=0.7, P=0.6, P=0.9, P=0.9, and P=0.2, respectively). Fetal weights, 5-minute Apgar scores, and neonatal intensive care unit admission rates did not differ significantly between groups. The gestational age at delivery of patients presenting with bleeding was lower than that of patients who were admitted in active labor and underwent elective surgery (32 weeks [95% confidence interval [CI], 26-37] vs. 35 weeks [95% CI, 34-35]; P=0.037).Conclusion Using a multidisciplinary approach, this study performed at a tertiary center showed that maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality did not differ significantly between emergency versus planned segmental uterine resection.
The effect of alpha-lipoic acid supplementation on anthropometric, glycemic, lipid, oxidative stress, and hormonal parameters in individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Authors: Abu-Zaid Ahmed , Baradwan Saeed , Bukhari Ibtihal Abdulaziz , Alyousef Abdullah , Abuzaid Mohammed , Saleh Saleh A. K. , Adly Heba M. , Alomar Osama , Al-Badawi Ismail Abdulrahman
Published: December 2023

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effect of the antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) on various cardiometabolic risk factors and hormonal parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We searched PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases without language restrictions until May 2023 to find randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the impact of ALA supplementation on anthropometric, glycemic, lipid, oxidative stress, and hormonal parameters in women with PCOS. Outcomes were summarized using the standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) in a random-effects model. An I2 statistic of >60% established significant between-study heterogeneity. The overall certainty of the evidence for each outcome was determined using the grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and evaluations system. Seven RCTs met the inclusion criteria. The ALA group had significant reductions in fasting blood sugar (fasting blood sugar (FBS), n=7 RCTs, SMD, -0.60; 95% CI, -1.10 to -0.10; I2=63.54%, moderate certainty of evidence) and homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), n=4 RCTs, SMD, -2.03; 95% CI, -3.85 to -0.20; I2=96.32%, low certainty of evidence) compared with the control group. However, significant differences were observed between the groups in body mass index, insulin, estrogen, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, testosterone, low-density lipoprotein, highdensity lipoprotein, triglyceride, total cholesterol, malondialdehyde, or total antioxidant capacity profiles. ALA supplementation improves FBS and HOMA-IR levels in women with PCOS. ALA consumption is an effective complementary therapy for the management of women with PCOS.
Age of first experience of gender incongruence among transgender and non-binary individuals
Authors: Oh Jeong-Won , Park Sohee , Lim Seongyun , Lee Eun Sil
Published: December 2023

Objective Gender incongruence (GI) is a condition in which an individual’s gender identity, role, and expression differ from their assigned sex. This study aimed to evaluate when GI first arises in transgender and non-binary individuals seeking hormone therapy and their years living untreated in South Korea.Methods This retrospective study analyzed GI patients seeking gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) or surgery between 2015 and 2021. The recorded data included gender identity, legal transition status, age of onset of GI, age at the initiation of therapy, and total therapy duration.Results In total, 337 patients were enrolled, including 149 (44.2%) transgender men, 153 (45.4%) transgender women, and 35 (10.4%) non-binary individuals. The mean age of onset of GI was 10.6 years (standard deviation, 5.1). Of the total patients, 29% had an onset of GI before age 6 years (preschool), 61% before age 12 (elementary-school), and 87% before age 15 (middle-school). Patients lived with GI for almost 14 years before GAHT initiation at a median age of 23.0 years. 90% of transgender men, 82.3% of transgender women, and 85% of non-binary patients disclosed their gender identities to their families. Regarding social transition, 31.5% of transgender men, 16.3% of transgender women, and none of the non-binary patients (P<0.005) changed their legal gender markers.Conclusion Many transgender and non-binary individuals experience GI early in life. These findings emphasized the need for early evaluation, timely gender-affirming care, and more accessible legal processes for gender marker changes in South Korea, aiming to enhance the safety and well-being of these individuals.
Primera década de la revista Investigación Clínica en la “Web”.
Authors: Torres-Guerra Enrique
Published: December 2023

The Investigación Clínica journal is a scientific information medium, which was founded more than 60 years ago. In order to analyze its projection in the current scientific field, we evaluated on its official “website”, the period of time between January 2011 and December 2020, in a general way and sepa-rately in two five-year periods. Investigación Clínica has been visited by 18,513 individuals from 104 countries on five continents. As expected, the country that made the most visits was Venezuela, followed by Mexico, the United States, Spain and Ecuador (5,081, 4,265, 1,389, 1,262 and 1,134, respectively). In the first five-year period (2011 to 2015), very similar results were found to those of the global analysis; there were visits from users from 93 countries, and in the distribution, Venezuela again ranked first, followed by Mexico, the United States, Spain and Colombia (3,366, 3,103, 746, 671 and 368 respectively). In the second five-year period (2016 to 2020), the network was visited by users from 86 countries in the following order of frequency: Venezuela, followed by Mexico, Ecuador, the United States and Spain (1,715, 1,162, 1,024, 643 and 591 respectively). The experience with the use of the “Network” or the “Web” has been very positive, in making the Journal known in distant countries, as can be seen with the appearance of authors and papers from countries such as Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia, in America and others who come from distant countries such as Iraq, Syria, Iran, and in recent times, China
Dijital Ekonomi ve Türkiye’nin Dijital Ekonomi Göstergelerinin Seçilmiş AB Ülkeleri ile Karşılaştırmalı Analizi
Authors: ÖZGÜN Fergül
Published: December 2023

Amaç - Çalışmanın temel amacı, Türkiye’nin dijital ekonomiye adaptasyon sürecinin incelenmesidir. Türkiye AB adayı bir ülkedir. Bu nedenle birlik üyesi ülkeler ile karşılaştırma yapılmış, Türkiye’nin bu ül-keler karşısında hangi yönlerini geliştirmesi gerektiği tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Eksik yönler belirlenerek bu eksiklikleri giderecek politikalar oluşturulursa Türkiye’nin dijital ekonomiye daha hızlı ve kolay adapte olması sağlanabilir.

Yöntem/Metodoloji/Dizayn- Çalışmada, nitel analiz yöntemi kullanılmıştır. 2023 yılında yayınlanan en güncel Küresel İnovasyon Endeksi raporundaki göstergeler incelenmiştir. 2023 yılı raporuna göre genel endeks puanı en yüksek ve en düşük olan AB ülkeleri ile Türki-ye arasında karşılaştırma yapılmıştır. En yüksek puan İsveç’e, en düşük puan ise Romanya’ya aittir.

Sonuçlar- Türkiye’nin dijital ekonomiye adaptasyon sürecinde özel-likle kurumsal kaliteyi artırması gerektiği ifade edilebilir Politik ve operasyonel istikrar, işten çıkarma maliyeti, iş yapma politikaları Türkiye’nin kurumlar boyutundaki zayıf yönlerini oluşturmaktadır. Ayrıca Türkiye’nin ekolojik sürdürülebilirlik konusunda AB ülkelerinin geri-sinde kaldığı, çevreye duyarlı bir ekonomik yapı oluşturma konusunda daha somut adımlar atması gerektiği görülmektedir.

Katkı/Farklılıklar- Küresel İnovasyon Endeksi, ele alınan göstergelerin çeşitliliği ve inceleme yapılan ülke sayısı ile dijital ekonomiyi bütünsel olarak yansıtan ölçüm yöntemlerinden biridir. Bu endekste yer alan bütün boyut ve göstergeleri ayrıntılı olarak incelemesi, Türki-ye’nin AB ülkeleri karşısındaki durumu hakkında bilgi vermesi açısından çalışmanın önemli olduğu ifade edilebilir.
Türkiye'de Yoksulluğun Görünümü ve Yoksullukla Mücadelede Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanlığının Rolü
Authors: SELEK ÖZ Cihan , ERUSTA Murat
Published: December 2023

Küresel bir sorun olan yoksulluk her ülkede farklı şekillerde görülmektedir. Özellikle 1980’lerden sonra uygulanmaya başlayan neo-liberal ekonomi politikaları tüm dünyada olduğu gibi Türkiye’de de gelir dağılımındaki adaleti bozmuş, yoksulluğu daha görünür hale getirmiştir. Bugün Gini katsayısının 0,415 olarak ölçüldüğü Türkiye’de, en zengin yüzde yirmilik kesim ile en yoksul yüzde yirmilik kesim arasındaki gelir farkı 7,9 kata ulaşmıştır. Bu tablodan yola çıkarak çalışmada Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu’nun güncel Gelir Dağılımı ile Yoksulluk ve Yaşam Koşulları İstatistiklerinden yararlanılarak Türkiye’de yoksulluğun görünümü hakkında bilgi verilmiş ve yoksullukla mücadele konusunda temel aktör olan Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanlığı’nın uygulamaları incelenmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda Bakanlığın yoksullukla mücadele politikalarının sosyal hizmetler ve sosyal yardımlar (özellikle nakdi sosyal yardımlar) etrafında şekillendiği tespit edilmiş, yoksullukla mücadelede insanların işlevselliğini artıran, onları yapabilir kılan eğitim, sağlık, istihdam bağlantılı etkin sosyal politikaların önemi vurgulanmıştır.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmen Adaylarının 21. YY Beceri Öz Yeterliklerinin İncelenmesi; Öğrenme Kavramı ve Küçük Çocukların Yaşam Başarısı
Authors: Arslan Nizam Öznur , Akşin Yavuz Ezgi
Published: December 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışma okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının 21. YY becerilerine yönelik öz yeterlik algıları ile öğrenme kavramı ve çocukların yaşam başarısı kazanması için öğrenmesi gereken temel beceriler hakkındaki görüşlerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır.
Yöntem ve Araçlar: Araştırmanın çalışma grubunun belirlenmesinde küme örnekleme yönteminden faydalanılarak toplam 14 farklı üniversiteden okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarına ulaşılmıştır. Çalışma grubunu 200 son sınıf okul öncesi öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Karma araştırma yöntemlerinden açıklayıcı ardışık desen kullanılarak tasarlanan araştırmada; nicel verileri derlemek üzere bir ölçek, nitel veriler içinse yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır.
Sonuçlar: Araştırma bulgularının incelenmesi sonucunda okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının 21. YY becerilerine yönelik öz yeterlik algılarının ölçme aracından alınabilecek orta puan değerinin üzerinde olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Çalışma grubu içinde 21. YY becerileri bakımından grup puan ortalaması üzerinde ve
altında puanlar alan öğretmen adaylarının öğrenmeye ilişkin tanımları ile çocukların yaşama hazırlanma sürecinde öğrenmesi gereken temel becerilere ilişkin görüşlerinin birbiri ile çoğunlukla benzer olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Adult Education in the Post-Secondary Context: Sustainability in the 21st Century
Authors: Kolenick Paul
Published: December 2023

The role of adult education is considered within the post-secondary context. In this paper, sustainability education, and particularly, the recent emergence globally of the United Nations University’s Regional Centres of Expertise (RCEs) provides an example of how adult education may continue to serve in the 21st century, an era that has already proven itself in peril with issues of social and environmental justice – spanning wide ranging challenges of gender, race, and ecology. Le rôle de l’éducation des adultes est étudié dans le contexte postsecondaire. Dans cet article, l’éducation au développement durable et notamment l’émergence récente sur l’échelle mondiale des Centres régionaux d’expertise de l’Université des Nations Unies, offre un exemple de la mesure dans laquelle l’éducation des adultes peut continuer à être utile au 21e siècle, époque qui s’est déjà avérée aux prises avec des problèmes de justice sociale et environnementale qui couvrent un vaste éventail de défis liés au genre, à la race et à l’écologie. Mots clés : éducation postsecondaire, interdisciplinarité, implication communautaire, éducation au développement durable, Centres régionaux d’expertise
Challenges and the Impact on the Performance of Ghanaian Universities’ Radio Broadcasting, the Case of Radio Universe 105.7fm.
Authors: Manu Peter Peprah
Published: December 2023

The study sought to evaluate the challenges and effects of radio broadcasting at Ghanaian universities, with a special focus on Radio Universe 105.7FM. The study was conducted to get a knowledge of the issues connected with campus radio broadcasting, the impact of these challenges, and solutions to manage campus radio broadcasting. To achieve the study aims, a mixed research approach and an exploratory research design were used. The study made use of both primary and secondary data sources. The study included fourteen (14) people. To collect data from study participants, the researchers employed a self-administered questionnaire and an interview. Radio Universe operations are hampered, according to the study, by a lack of funds to run campus radio broadcasting, radio licensing and renewal requirements, businesses' unwillingness to place radio commercials on campus radio, infrastructure, equipment, logistics, and operations financing, particularly programming expenditures. The survey also discovered that campus radio station operations encounter difficulties in self-promotion and gaining the requisite personal knowledge to fulfill all commitments. The paper claims that radio operations fall short of society's expectations due to a lack of components judged appropriate for inclusion in public radio programs, which university radio cannot achieve. Managing campus radio operations, according to the research, needs proactive planning, sticking to a specific broadcasting goal, and hiring devoted workers. According to the report, Radio Universe may be managed by maintaining adequate logistics, awarding performance, establishing flexible work schedules, and rewarding stipends to student workers. As a non-profit organization, the report advised that Radio Universe's management seek financial assistance from Non- Governmental Organizations and the government. According to the findings, Radio Universe's human resource managers and leadership should improve their marketing strategies to acquire business patronage for their services. According to the findings, Radio Universe's operations are regularly updated to meet or anticipate the needs of their clientele. According to the report, Radio Universe should consider collaborating with other wellknown radio stations to address the challenges they face in their operations. The paper adds to the body of knowledge on campus radio broadcasting. The research also adds to the body of knowledge about the difficulties associated with campus radio broadcasting. The study also adds to the literature on the influence of radio broadcasting problems on radio station operations.
An Empirical Study of Youth Perceptions of Social Factors Influencing Audience Interest in the Bangladeshi Film Industry
Authors: Ahmed Sarker Tanvir
Published: December 2023

Bangladesh has a rich and influential film history, which serves as an effective means of mass social communication. This research will give an in-depth look at the present situation of the Bangladeshi film sector emphasis on social perspectives. Bangladesh's film industry has flourished since the first screening of "Mukh O Mukhosh" in 1955 and the enactment of the "East Pakistan Film Development Organization" bill by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1958. Despite its historical significance, the film industry is still not economically viable. The study demonstrates the significance of reviving audience interest and combining mathematical and visual evaluations for a better understanding of public opinions. Analyzing the coefficients and multiple variables gives vital insights into the societal and artistic progress, serving as a guideline for scholars, learners, and film enthusiasts.
‘Tassendragers’ in de Tweede Kamer
Authors: Bovens Mark , Wille Anchrit
Published: December 2023

Political bag carriers in the second chamber: The emergence of a parapolitical pathway to parliament

In Western parliamentary democracies, a growing number of MPs have worked as special advisers, political assistants, and parliamentary aides prior to their election as members of parliament. They have professional political expertise without being elected officials themselves. We call them parapoliticians, akin to paramedics or paralegals. This paper researches this emerging pathway to the Dutch Second Chamber. The paper operationalizes the concept, provides theoretical and historical context and offers insights into the prevalence of parapolitical backgrounds among Dutch Second Chamber members, and examines variations across political parties. In the 2021 Second Chamber more than a quarter of MPs had previously worked as a political aid and these MPs have prominent positions in the parliamentary factions.