bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of Heavy Metals Concentrations in Local and Imported Chicken Meat Found in Hilla Province Markets
Authors: Al-Sultany Dhurgham A A , Muttarii Ali K. Al-Muttarii , Salman Jassim M
Published: July 2024

This study was carried out in Hilla province, the chicken samples were collected of both local and imported chicken, the concentration of eight heavy metals (iron, copper, zinc, nickel, manganese, cadmium, lead and chromium) were measured in all samples in order to find if the concentrations of these metals were within or exceeded the permissible limit, The samples were analysis by used the Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer. The result show that for iron, copper, Zinc, nickel, manganese, cadmium, lead and chromium the concentrations were ranged from 70.66 - 81.33 ppm, 0.34 - 0.71 ppm, 6.06 - 8.21 ppm , 6.13 - 8.02 ppm, 0.213- 0.51ppm, 0.276 - 0.833 ppm, 0.733 -1.39 ppm and 0.37 - 0.716 ppm respictively . Generally, the highest heavy metal concentration was recorded in Iraqi house breading chicken. While the lowest concentrations of almost all measured heavy metal in Iraqi Farm breed in chickens.
Pentingnya Konsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah (Fe) dan Pelatihan Gizi Seimbang Pada Remaja Putri Untuk Pencegahan Stunting Sejak Dini
Authors: Siahaya Alisye , Tahapary Westy
Published: July 2024

Kaum muda adalah dunia yang penuh warna dan istimewa. Dari sekian banyak rangkaian pertumbuhan dan perkembangan remaja, masa yang paling sering menarik perhatian tentu saja adalah saat masa remaja tiba. Tingkat perkembangan fisik ini dapat dijadikan sebagai ciri perkembangan remaja pada tingkat awal yang kemudian dapat ditempuh setelah masa dimana remaja memasuki tahap perubahan ke dalam situasi interpersonal dan sosial yang lebih luas. Anak-anak dan generasi muda merupakan era berikutnya, khususnya yang sedang berproses membangun negara. Setiap anak mempunyai hak yang sama, yaitu hak untuk berkembang dan berkreasi, hak untuk mendidik, menghargai, dan penghidupan yang lebih baik dari rata-rata. Masalah kesehatan yang sering dialami generasi muda di era lain saat ini adalah anemia. Anemia adalah masalah gizi yang umum dialami di negara-negara maju dan berkembang dan merupakan masalah kesehatan yang terbuka. Salah satu kelompok umur yang rentan terhadap kekurangan zat besi adalah kaum muda. Pemberian pil cantik merah/ tablet tambah darah kepada remaja putri siswi SMA dinilai efektif dalam menurunkan dan mencegah terjadinya anemia. Dengan mengkonsumsi pil cantik, remaja putri akan memiliki wajah yang segar, tidak pucat, tidak mudah mengantuk dan berdaya konsentrasi tinggi. Selain itu, pil cantik yang dikonsumsi secara rutin dapat membantu mempersiapkan kondisi tubuh prima yang kelak senantiasa sehat saat hamil maupun melahirkan.
Upaya Preventif Kejadian Komplikasi Akibat Hipertensi Melalui Skrining Laju Endap Darah Masyarakat di Desa Awila Konawe Utara
Authors: Sari Julianti Isma , Yuniarty Tuty
Published: July 2024

Hipertensi adalah suatu keadaan dimana tekanan darah sistolik pada tubuh seseorang lebih dari atau sama dengan 140 mmHg dan atau tekanan darah diastolik lebih dari atau sama dengan 90 mmHg. Apabila seseorang telah mengalami berbagai gejala hipertensi maka penting bagi penderita untuk mengontrol hipertensi secara teratur dan melakukan pemeriksaan laboratorium untuk mencegah adanya komplikasi penyakit lainnya. Akan tetapi, masih kurang lengkapnya parameter pemeriksaan laboratorium dan kesadaran masyarakat untuk melakukan pemeriksaan Kesehatan. Tujuan dilakukan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat di Desa Awila Kabupaten Konawe Utara sebagai upaya preventif pencegahan komplikasi penyakit lainnya dari hipertensi. Metode kegiatan pengabdian berupa pemeriksaan laboratorium dan penyuluhan kesehatan diharapkan dapat memberikan pelayanan Kesehatan kepada Masyarakat yang sama sekali belum pernah melakukan pemeriksaan Kesehatan salah satunya laboratorium, sehingga dengan adanya kegiatan ini asyarakat dapat menyadari akan pentingnya menjaga Kesehatan terutama pada penderita hipertensi. Hasil yang didapatkan adalah rata-rata tekanan darah meningkat sebanyak 34 orang dan 18 orang memiliki tekanan darah normal dengan rerata tekanan darah normal 116/72 mmHg dan hipertensi 155/89 mmHg; dan rata-rata nilai laju endap darah pada jenis kelamin Perempuan 82 mm/jam dan laki-laki 67 mm/jam. Disarankan agar penting melakukan pengukuran tekanan darah pada penderita hipertensi secara rutin sehingga dapat terkontrol.
DEVELOPING DIGITAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICES IN MILITARY: A WAY FORWARD
Authors: Mahroof Jawad , Javaid Rabbia
Published: July 2024

Military leadership today deals with a plethora of information related to its on-field and off-the-field operations that are complex in nature and needs critical thinking which can affect the decision-making process. Information overload is a phenomenon that creates uncertainty and ambiguity in decision-making. Losing direction is very likely in such situations as it could be an issue for the leadership to keep track of what needs to be contained and what needs to be discarded from the chunks of informationreceived continuously. Building adaptive and agile leadership is imperative to technology adaption in the military as digital decision-making and a tech-savvy culture will be key attributes of the future. Adapting digital technologies will help fight and win wars in the digital era and military leadership must learn the digital leadership skills to win the fights driven by technology. With the future of warfare going digital, knowledge-based decision-making will be a valuable asset as these capabilities will become a necessity in times to come. Information control will play a pivotal role in digital leadership and digital leadership combined with the foresight and experience of the commanders can help tackle fifth-generation warfare.Keywords: Digitalisation,Digital Leadership, Hybrid Warfare, Military Leadership,PakistanIntroductionecurity threats have changed considerably for Pakistan in the last two decades. Today, the dangers lurking with traditional security challenges are still on the table because of the unstable regional dynamics but the non-traditional threats have increased in theirintensity. The characteristics of war have changed from traditional air, ground, and water to include space and information control. These technological changes especially autonomous systems and artificial intelligence also known as fifth-generation warfare have changed the dynamics of battlefields. Currently, less is fought on the ground as compared to information wars through digital media, cyberspace, and satellite technologies. The changes in military approach to warfare around the world demands the military leadership to be tech-savvy. Therefore, the current and future military leaders of the country must make their acquaintance with digital technologies. The adaption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the military is a key development around the world. The use of information warfare (IW) and *Mr. Jawad Mahroof and Ms. Rabbia Javaidare an M.Phil scholars at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi.S
A CONFLICT OF PRESTIGE AND INTERESTS: ICJ, SOUTH ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST
Authors: Ud Din Ubaid , Rajput Rukhsana
Published: July 2024

The paper refers to the conundrum that the International Court of Justice(ICJ)faces and highlights that the shortcomings are mostly its own doing which are politically motivated and same is the clout that does not allow it to serve justice and achieve its objective of bringing peace and stability to the world. The paper illustrates the recent high-profilecase of Indian RAW agent KulbhushanJadhav and how India bringing into play inbuilt loopholes of ICJ’s procedures and structural anomalies tried to get its desired judgment from the world court but failed miserably and exposed itself to the world. It was also an eye opener for decision-makersin the Indian hierarchy whothought it enjoys cordial relations with most of the VETO wilding countries in the United Nations Security Council. The case also highlights the state of relationship between Pakistan and India and how these relations would shape after ICJ’s decision; because this case was approached from the Indian side with a very narrow prism whereas,for Pakistan, it opened new doors to resuscitate contentious issues and conflicts that it faces with its neighboursat global institutions including ICJ and influence court’s decision. It can be safely said that this decision has dented the nonpartisan and neutral reputation of ICJ and cemented opinions of its critics that ICJ is monopolized. ICJ needs to follow legal norms and practices and there is a need of drastic changes in its overall design and the way it conducts its business.
INSTALLATIONS OF THE JUDICIAL SETUP IN THE NEWLY MERGED AREAS OF ERSTWHILE FATA: THE FUTURE OF JIRGA
Authors: Ullah Khan Hameed , Khan Afridi Manzoor , Zeb Shan
Published: July 2024

The Pashtun Jirga, a traditional dispute resolution system, has historically played a crucial role in promoting peace and resolving conflicts within Pashtun communities. However, the recent installation of a formal judicial system in the merged areas of the
former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in Pakistan raises questions about the future of the Jirga. This study examines the significance of the Jirga in Pashtun society and analyses the potential impact of the new judicial system on its continued existence. The research concludes that the formal system has had minimal influence on the prevalence of the Jirga primarily due to two factors: The local population is accustomed to and trusts the traditional Jirga system. Certain complex cases in the region prove challenging for the formal system to handle effectively, necessitating the assistance of the Jirga. Based on these findings, the study recommends the coexistence of both the Jirga and the judicial system. This approach would enable the region to benefit from the strengths of both traditional and formal systems, ultimately contributing to lasting peace and security.
WALLOPING NEGATIVE TRENDS IN PAKISTAN’S YOUTH THROUGH SPORTS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Khan Muhammad Wasiq , Shafi Khalid Mahmood , Niaz Muhammad Tariq
Published: July 2024

Sports have been recognised as an integral part of human life, and their significance cannot be overstated. In Pakistan, however, sports have not been accorded due importance, which has had a negative impact on the country’s youth. Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) is a popular way to address variety of social issues, especially in regions afflicted by negative tendencies. Numerous peace and development organisations, including the United Nations and international development agencies, have acknowledged sportsas asignificant social catalyst. Pakistan is globally tagged for negativity since there is a dearth of literature that corroborates its positive aspects. This country has been a world champion in four sports, and its gloom-ridden image has overshadowed such positive aspects of Pakistan. This research paper exploresthe challenges and opportunities of using sports to address negative trends in Pakistan’s youth. This paper is an effort to introduce the concept of sport for peace and development, as well as a demonstration of how sport may help create peace, promote a favourableglobal image, and involve Pakistani youth in constructive activities. The paper in the beginning highlights sports’ significance for a nation, then illustrates the sports landscape in Pakistan. It then delves into the challenges faced by Pakistani youth in terms of physical fitness and mental health. Since Pakistan is a sports-loving nation, there is a dire need to revive the sports culture in Pakistan to engage its youth in constructive activities for pragmatic outcomes. The paper concludes by highlighting the opportunities that lie ahead by fostering the sports spirit through the collaboration of the government, private sector, community, and civil society
CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: THE CONCERNS AND RESPONSE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Riaz Shad Muhammad , Tariq Niaz Muhammad
Published: July 2024

As the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) gains traction in transnational connectivity and infrastructure development, it meets increasing opposition from Western countries. Generally, It is viewed in the US-led Western world as an alternative form of globalization involving the leading role of China and increased participation of the Eastern powers. China’s engagement in the development of regional infrastructures under BRI and its economic and political ramifications have raised concerns in the West, including the European Union (EU). Economic concerns and prospective political ramifications connected with China’s grand initiative tend to shape the EU’s sceptical approach towards BRI. The EU is alarmed by the expansion of the BRI not only in Europe but also in other world regions. Despite regional connectivity being a common interest of the EU and China, the former’s sceptical approach towards BRI calls for an in-depth examination of the phenomenon. This paper explains the factors that account for the EU’s sceptical approach vis-à-vis the BRI and evaluates its response to the Chinese mega project
Fostering A Teaching And Learning Opportunity: Toward Equity In Student Feedback Of Teaching
Authors: McDonald Moira A. , Noble Michael-Anne , Harris Brigitte , Cortés Valeria , Jeffery Ken
Published: July 2024

Educators within post-secondary institutions receive input in the form of course evaluations from their students. The aim of receiving student input is to improve the teaching and learning experience for all. There are, however, inherent problems with the current methods of obtaining students' views through course evaluations. In this pilot study, the researchers focused on two problems: universally low response rates of 20% or less of student input in formal course evaluations and the problematic bias associated with anonymous course evaluations. Implementing practices that encourage students to provide course feedback, thus moving away from the term course evaluation was a first step to address these problems. A process was piloted in this study with 16 domestic undergraduate Bachelor of Science students whereby the researchers encouraged reflection, dialogue, and accountability in the new model and compared the differences against the problematic original model of receiving course evaluation input from students.
Here to Help: How Pandemic Pedagogy Made for Face-to-Face Change
Authors: Bylsma Megan
Published: July 2024

To bridge the gap between the learning goals of the classroom and the overtaxed, returning-from-the-pandemic learner, adapting teaching practices to respond to present-day experiences became a way to facilitate success. Weaving anecdotal experiences with pedagogical scholarship, this discussion explores the impact of practices that approach the learning experience with grace (Su, 2021) and care (Mehrotra, 2021). These practices include the value of putting Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs before Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning (Mutch & Peung, 2021), and adopting a trauma-informed approach to create opportunity for all students’ success. This includes: Incorporating opportunities for students to make decisions and exercise choice over aspects of their assignments and facilitating a sense of ownership over their learning (Wolpert-Gawron, 2018), incorporating structured engagement among peers to create a supportive learning community (Lang, 2020), and incorporating practices of instructional care and holistic recognition to build trusting relationships.
Creating Accessible Spaces for Experiential Learning in an Online Environment
Authors: Gimby Peter , Ernst Wesley , Cully Christopher , Harlick Ania
Published: July 2024

The switch to online learning required a creative solution to allow for the experiential learning outcomes of the program to be satisfied when access to physical spaces and equipment was restricted. This paper describes a collaborative process between technical and support staff as well as research and teaching faculty that led to the creation of meaningful experiential learning opportunities for over one thousand stakeholders. The implemented solutions included the development of hardware and software, the creation of documentation and training procedures for teaching assistants and designing a support system for the students.
Transforming Online Teaching Through Relational Ways of Being
Authors: Cortés Valeria , Loffler Kelly , Schlattner Christina , Brigham Tim
Published: July 2024

We explore the need for educators to design, implement, and assess online education for Indigenous students with intention and in a good way. As more Indigenous learners access online programs, it is essential to amplify the discussion on how post-secondary education institutions can better design educational programs and support learners through intentionally engaging in relational ways of being.
Drawing from our experience delivering the Professional Project Administrator Program, we examine the significance of partnership building in enhancing cultural learning within the online space. We highlight the need for intentional faculty development initiatives and discuss the challenges that became an avenue for unlearning and educational innovation. Furthermore, we delve into the design and implementation of a holistic rubric tailored specifically to support the implementation of relational pedagogies. We hope that these learnings offer useful lessons for online teaching, emphasizing the need to foster culturally responsive environments where learners can thrive.
Artéria coronária direita com trajeto aberrante interarterial: relato de caso e revisão de literatura
Authors: Gonçalves Chaves Mello Matheus , De Souza Gameiro Jorge da Silva Bruna , De Souza Gameiro Jorge da Silva Bruna
Published: July 2024

Introdução: Anomalias de origem dos vasos coronarianos são alterações genéticas raras que afetam entre 0,026% e 0,25% da população geral, que podem cursar com alterações graves como dor torácica, síncope e morte súbita. De acordo com o grau de malformação e suas características pode-se esperar maior ou menor gravidade e sintomatologia. Objetivo: Descrever o caso de paciente com sintomas de dor torácica e lipotimia induzida pelo exercício e diagnóstico de coronária direita anômala com trajeto aberrante. Métodos: Coleta de dados por meio de revisão de prontuário de paciente em acompanhamento no ambulatório de cardiologia. Resultados: Paciente do sexo masculino, 47 anos, com sintomatologia de lipotimia induzida pelo exercício físico com diagnóstico etiológico de coronária direita anômala, obtido por meio da realização de angiotomografia de artérias coronárias. Durante tratamento clínico com suspensão das atividades físicas intensas e uso de betabloqueadores, apresentou baixa tolerabilidade ao uso do fármaco devido a efeitos adversos. Realizada progressão da investigação para excluir isquemia miocárdica e, assim, a necessidade de tratamento cirúrgico. Conclusão: Embora não haja evidências robustas sobre qual seja o tratamento padrão ouro a ser realizado nestes casos, este relato demonstra a necessidade de investigação desta patologia no cenário de pacientes jovens para prevenção de eventos adversos como a morte súbita.
Relato de caso de síndrome de CHOPS
Authors: Oliveira do Nascimento Machado Mayaha Bárbara , De Rosso Giuliani Liane
Published: July 2024

É descrito um caso da rara Síndrome de CHOPS, que significa um acrônimo para as principais características semiológicas associadas à doença, incluindo comprometimento cognitivo e fácies grosseira, defeitos cardíacos, obesidade, problemas pulmonares, baixa estatura e anormalidades esqueléticas. O presente estudo tem como objetivo relatar um caso de provável fenótipo leve da Síndrome de CHOPS, contribuindo com a literatura científica e enfatizando a importância de diagnósticos diferenciais. O paciente descrito buscou atendimento especializado inicialmente devido dificuldade de aprendizagem, ganho de peso, baixa estatura, criptorquidia e pé torto congênito. Realizou cariótipo em banda GTG e CGH-ARRAY, sem alterações, já no Exoma foi identificada uma variante provavelmente patogênica, em heterozigose, no gene AFF4, associado à Síndrome de CHOPS, de herança autossômica dominante. A partir da definição diagnóstica traçou-se um plano terapêutico multidisciplinar, tendo acompanhamento regular com geneticista, endocrinologista, fonoaudióloga e nutricionista, e realizou-se aconselhamento genético para o paciente e seus familiares. Destacou-se o raciocínio diagnóstico percorrido para definição de diagnóstico etiológico, a imprescindibilidade da preservação de documentos médicos para agilidade no processo de investigação e a necessidade de constante reavaliação e reclassificação de variantes identificadas pelos exames genéticos.  Concluiu-se a importância da divulgação científica sobre as doenças raras e a necessidade da prática assistencial multidisciplinar, com gerenciamento pela Genética Médica.
Radiologia a distância
Authors: Lopez Conceição Daiana , Mairace Hernandez das Neves Thaline , Paulo Maldonado João , Timoteo Rodrigues Reis Alan , Teodoro Lopes Lalier Rafael
Published: July 2024

A telemedicina surgiu como uma nova vertente de atendimentos de saúde de forma remota e se aprimora a cada dia, incluindo diretrizes da telessaúde e novos recursos. Ela é definida como o uso de tecnologias eletrônicas e de telecomunicações que auxiliam nos cuidados de saúde. Houve uma expansão do atendimento clínico remoto durante a pandemia COVID-19 e continua até os dias de hoje. Através de ferramentas digitais de saúde é possível obter benefícios também na área da radiologia para que diagnósticos por imagem sejam disponibilizados mesmo que distantes de hospitais e clínicas. O presente trabalho, através de uma metodologia descritiva a partir da análise de artigos de diversas bases de dados, tem como objetivo descrever, além de investigar e analisar o impacto positivo das novas tecnologias do cuidado da saúde à distância que integram o diagnóstico por imagem.
Desensibilización rápida en una paciente con hipersensibilidad a insulina y antidiabéticos orales
Authors: Arroyo-Monterroza Dadier Antonio , Brochado-Fontalvo Leonardo Fabio , Camargo-Vásquez Tomas Eduardo , Nupán-Rosero Edith Stephany , Moreno-Pajaro Jehiber David , Fernandez-Martinez Zuleiny Paola , García-Montero Jonathan , Zavaleta- Monestel Esteban
Published: July 2024

La insulina es uno de los tratamientos más efectivos para controlar los niveles de glucosa en sangre en pacientes diabéticos, convirtiéndose en un fármaco vital para los insulinodependientes. Lastimosamente alrededor de 2% de pacientes que necesitan la insulina como fármaco, desarrollan o presentan hipersensibilidad, y al no haber otra alternativa terapéutica para ellos, la desensibilización a la hormona pasa a ser la estrategia clínica para utilizar. A continuación, se presenta un caso clínico de una paciente con antecedentes de hipersensibilidad a la insulina y antidiabéticos orales a la que se le realizó el procedimiento de desensibilización, debido a la inexistencia de otra alternativa terapéutica, logrando resultados positivos después de 90 min, con la administración acumulada de 17.11 UI de insulina cristalina, logrando así una alta médica bajo tratamiento con insulina glargina 22 UI subcutáneas cada 24 horas.
El rol emergente de la disbiosis intestinal en la Insuficiencia Cardiaca
Authors: Sanabria-Murillo María del Mar , Neily-Younes Paula
Published: July 2024

A pesar del esfuerzo internacional que se realiza continuamente por desarrollar nuevas terapias y fármacos, la insuficiencia cardiaca (IC) sigue siendo una causa importante de morbimortalidad en la población, así como una carga económica para los servicios de salud. Esta revisión se fundamenta en la disbiosis que se ha reportado en distintos estudios de cohorte en pacientes con IC en comparación a los controles. En la relación entre la disbiosis intestinal y su rol en la patogénesis de la IC, se destaca el papel del metabolito microbiano resultante de la disbiosis intestinal; N-óxido de trimetilamina (TMAO), el cual se ha comprobado que se correlaciona de forma proporcional con el riesgo de hospitalización, severidad y mortalidad en pacientes con IC. Esto se debe a su rol en el proceso de agregación plaquetaria, inducción de respuestas inflamatorias y disminución del transporte inverso del colesterol. Debido al potencial que posee el metabolito TMAO como conector en el eje microbiota intestinal corazón, se analiza la posibilidad de convertirlo en un factor pronóstico en pacientes con IC o inclusive en la base de las intervenciones que modifican la composición de la microbiota intestinal. Se ha demostrado que ciertos cambios en la dieta, como aquellos indicados por la dieta mediterránea, tienen un efecto directo sobre la incidencia y el pronóstico de la IC. Se concluye que es esencial continuar promoviendo el estudio e investigación de los metabolitos de la disbiosis intestinal, con la esperanza de llegar a incidir en la evolución de la IC.
El papel esencial de los farmacéuticos y sus contribuciones al Sistema de Salud Costarricense
Authors: Zavaleta- Monestel Esteban , Rojas-Barrantes Zoe , Arguedas-Chacón Sebastián , Díaz-Madriz José Pablo , García-Montero Jonathan , Chaverri-Fernández José Miguel
Published: July 2024

Costa Rica posee un sistema de salud universal para sus habitantes, con importantes retos de mejora en aspectos como recurso humano e infraestructura, sin embargo, se ha determinado a lo largo de la historia que una de las fortalezas de este sistema tanto en atención primaria como servicios médicos especializados, es la figura del farmacéutico. Si bien estos profesionales de salud tienen la oportunidad de ejercer en diversos campos, incluidos asuntos regulatorios, representación médica, farmacovigilancia, fabricación de medicamentos y más, esta revisión enfatizará específicamente las dos áreas clínicas principales de las ciencias farmacéuticas que son la farmacia comunitaria y hospitalaria. Exploraremos los papeles importantes que desempeñan los farmacéuticos en estos ámbitos y que, gracias a su conocimiento, arduo trabajo y dedicación para mejorar el acceso y la calidad en el manejo de los medicamentos, estos profesionales se han convertido en miembros esenciales del equipo multidisciplinario de salud.
PROBIOTIC LACTIC ACID BACTERIA FROM ADUWA KO JAANR, A LESSER-KNOWN FERMENTED GINGER BEVERAGE FROM EASTERN HIMALAYAN REGION
Authors: Rai Aawaj , Joshi Santa Ram
Published: July 2024

The Eastern Himalayan natives enjoy drinking Aduwa ko jaanr, a traditionally fermented mild-alcoholic ginger brew. Studies on manufacturing process and microbiological dynamics are infrequent for Aduwa ko jaanr. Current study analyzed the probiotic properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) associated with Aduwa ko jaanr, using in-vitro method, simulating the conditions of intestinal tract. Three LAB isolates were screened and selected for preliminary characterization (morphological and biochemical). Isolates were identified as Lactiplantibacillus argentoratensis AKJ(W), Lactiplantibacillus argentoratensis AKJ(Y), and Levilactobacillus brevis AKJ(P) by 16S rRNA sequencing. Studies on growth kinetics of stationary phase and formation times of secondary metabolites with probiotic effects were conducted. Probiotic tests, namely acid-bile tolerance, phenol tolerance, cell surface hydrophobicity, auto-aggregation property, adherence to mammalian cell line, antibiotic susceptibility, antimicrobial activity and radical scavenging activity were performed. Results indicated the isolates to have health-benefiting properties with antibiotic resistance and inhibiting human pathogens. Isolates are predicted to survive in gut environment as they tolerated high bile salt concentration (0.5%), low pH (pH2) and high phenol concentration (0.6%). Results of cell surface hydrophobicity, auto-aggregation, and mammalian cell line (HEK 293) adherence tests suggested that isolates could adhere and possibly colonize intestine's inner wall. High radical scavenging activity of isolates suggested overall antioxidant property of the fermented beverage. MAR index showed isolates’ resistance to different antibiotics, indicating that their action is unaffected even when administered during illness. The present study suggests that LAB in Aduwa ko jaanr has potential probiotic properties which makes it an appropriate traditional beverage conferring health benefits.
FATTY ACID PROFILE OF COMMON CARP (CYPRINUS CARPIO) AFTER ADDITION OF ASTAXANTHIN TO THE FEED MIXTURE
Authors: Herc Peter , Čuboň Juraj , Čech Matej , Haščík Peter , Kročko Miroslav , Hanuska Adam
Published: July 2024

Astaxanthin is a very strong antioxidant typically fed to rainbow trout mainly to alter the color of its’ meat to red. In our study, we incorporate a relatively low concentration of astaxanthin into the diet of common carp to enhance the chemical parameters and oxidation stability of carp meat without altering the typical coloration of meat. Also, we observed the fatty acid profile of reared fish. We observed an increase in protein content in animals with astaxanthin dietary addition. It was not statistically significant, but we observed a lowering of fat content in experimental groups. Regarding lipid oxidation, we did not observe any significant effect of astaxanthin on malondialdehyde production in samples. Fatty acid profiles were determined by gas chromatography and then compared. Only significant differences were observed in stearic and arachidonic acid and in the experimental group with lower astaxanthin addition. Our results conclude that dietary astaxanthin has no adverse effect on fatty acid profile or oxidation stability during storage (at -18 °C). On the other hand, astaxanthin has the potential to enhance the protein and lower the fat content, even in low concentrations.
EFFECT OF NITRATE-REDUCING BACTERIA AND CELERY ROOT (APIUM GRAVEOLENS VAR. RAPACEUM) ON THE SENSORY PROPERTIES OF DRIED MEAT “BILTONG”
Authors: Hanuska Adam , Kročko Miroslav , Ducková Viera , Bobko Marek , Mesárošová Andrea , Herc Peter
Published: July 2024

The objective of our study was to assess the effect of nitrate-reducing bacteria and natural nitrate source on the sensory properties of dried meat biltong. Appearance, colour on the cut, aroma, taste and juiciness, acidity, sweetness, and consistency were evaluated. The members of the panel gave their ratings between 1 and 5 according to the characteristics of the samples, with 1 being the lowest rating and 5 being the best rating. In the sensory evaluation of dried meat samples without oxygen absorber packaging, the group (P2) with bacterial culture, celery powder, and NaCl showed the highest scores for appearance, taste, juiciness, acidity, and consistency. Notably, P3 samples had significantly lower consistency scores compared to P2. Additionally, sample P1, with bacterial culture and NaCl, improved the colour on the cut compared to the negative control (C) with only NaCl. The best aroma and sweetness results were in the P3 group with curing salt, although these differences were not statistically significant (P ≥ 0.05). The sensory evaluation of dried meat samples packaged with an oxygen absorber revealed that the combination of bacterial culture, celery powder, and NaCl (AP2) had the most positive influence on appearance, colour on the cut, and consistency. The group with the absorber and curing salt (AP3) showed improved aroma, taste, and juiciness. Acidity was primarily affected by the addition of bacterial culture and NaCl (AP1), as well as by AP2 and AP3. The most pleasing sweetness was achieved by adding bacterial culture and NaCl to samples with the absorber (AP1). Samples with the best consistency when packaged with the absorber were those with bacterial culture and celery powder (AP2). In summary, among dried meat samples with oxygen absorber, those with added curing salt (AP3) had the best overall sensory evaluation compared to the negative control with NaCl (AC). For samples without an oxygen absorber, the highest overall sensory scores were in the group with bacterial culture and celery powder, surpassing the control with NaCl (C). The use of an oxygen absorber and curing salt proved to be effective in the production of biltong, but replacing the curing salt with NaCl and the addition of celery powder and bacterial culture significantly improved the sensory evaluation compared to the other groups (except AP3).
Is there any relationship of serum Growth Differentiation Factor 15 and Iron Profile with Age?
Authors: Amjad Awais , Aiman Farogh Anjum
Published: July 2024

Objective: To compare growth differentiation Factor-15(GDF-15), iron and ferritin levels in younger and elderly patients suffering from end stage renal disease on hemodialysis  and to determine is there any age-related change in these markers?.Methodology:This cross-sectional comparative study was conducted in the Nephrology Department of Sheikh Zayed Hospital Lahore from January 2018 to December 2018 after getting approval from Institutional Review Board of National Health Research Complex (NHRC) with vide no. F39/NHRC/Admin/IRB/372 Written consent was taken from patients.Group A has less than 60 years, while group B was with patients of greater than 60 years of age.Serum GDF-15, serum iron and ferritin of hemodialysis patients were determined by ELISA. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS 22.0
 Results: The total number of patients was 140. Group A has 86 patients (40 male and 46 female). Group B had 54 patients(36 male and 17 female). Group A and Group B participants had serum median (IQR) GDF-15 levels 684(120-1604) and 2650(369-3625)pg/ml respectively, (P value  0.001)
Conclusion: GDF-15 levels were significantly elevated in patients greater than 60 years of age and ferritin levels were similar in all age groups.
Biologically Effective Dose of Diflufenican for the Control of Multiple Herbicide-Resistant Waterhemp in Soybean
Authors: Soltani Nader , Willemse Christian , Sikkema Peter H.
Published: July 2024

Waterhemp biotypes have evolved resistance to Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) Herbicide Groups 2, 5, 9, 14, and 27 in Ontario Canada, are present in 15 counties, spanning a distance of 800 km across southern Ontario, and cause an average soybean yield loss of 42%. Five field experiments were established in growers’ fields in southwestern Ontario to determine the biologically effective doses of diflufenican (Group 12) applied preemergence (PRE) to control multiple herbicide-resistant waterhemp in soybean. The calculated diflufenican doses to elicit 50, 80, and 95% control of MHR waterhemp were 71, 164, and 304 g ai ha-1 at 2 weeks after herbicide application (WAA); 50, 115, and 214 g ai ha-1 at 4 WAA; and 69, 158, and 294 g ai ha-1 at 8 WAA, respectively. The calculated diflufenican doses that caused a 50, 80, and 95% reduction in MHR waterhemp density were 28, 70, and Non-est. g ai ha-1 and the doses that caused a 50, 80, and 95% reduction in MHR waterhemp biomass were 44, 109, and Non-est. g ai ha-1, respectively. The calculated diflufenican doses that resulted in 50, 80, and 95% of the soybean yield of the industry standard herbicide (flumioxazin/pyroxasulfone) were 3, 12, and 57 g ai ha-1, respectively. Diflufenican (180 g ai ha-1) PRE controlled MHR waterhemp 89, 92, and 85%; metribuzin (300 g ai ha-1) PRE controlled MHR waterhemp 94, 84, and 69%; and flumioxazin/pyroxasulfone (105/134 g ai ha-1) PRE controlled MHR waterhemp 100, 99, and 98% at 2, 4, and 8 WAA, respectively. Diflufenican, metribuzin, and flumioxazin/pyroxasulfone applied PRE reduced MHR waterhemp density 96, 84, and 100% and biomass 93, 67, and 99%, respectively at 8 WAA. Diflufenican, metribuzin, and flumioxazin/pyroxasulfone applied PRE caused 9, 0, and 4% visible soybean injury, respectively but the injury was transient and caused no adverse effect on seed moisture content or seed yield of soybean. This study concludes that diflufenican and metribuzin applied PRE provide comparable MHR waterhemp control; however, control was lower than flumioxazin/pyroxasulfone.
Vehicle Over speed Detection and Control
Authors: Lund Ameer Bux , Memon Saqib Ahmed , Hyder Shahzia , Hassan Reema
Published: July 2024

Over the pass years, Pakistan has been experiencing terrifying rate of highway accidents. These accidents have risen to a very high rate over the pass years. Highway accidents obviously have very negative effect and many people get hurt in the process or even die. Therefore, it is very important to have a new efficient system that will decrease the rate. To over come this problem we have developed a system to detect the speed of the over speeding vehicle and capturing using image process, send this data to the authorites.
The Content and Concordance of the Chapters from the Manchu-Chinese Manuscript Emu Tanggû Orin Sakda-i Gisun Sarkiyan 百二老人語録 Kept in the IOM, RAS
Authors: Pang Tatiana  A. , Stary Giovanni Enrico
Published: July 2024

The Manchu text “The stories of one hundred and twenty old men” Emu tanggû orin sakda-i gisun sarkiyan compiled by Songyûn (Songyun 松筠) in 1790 was edited by Furentai, and then translated into Chinese by Fugiyûn (Fujun 富俊) in 1809. The text exists only in a manuscript form and was never published. Monolingual Manchu and bilingual Manchu-Chinese versions of this text are scattered all over the world. For nearly twenty years the text existed only in Manchu and had suffered edition and rearrangement of the stories’ order. That fact inspired the late Prof. Giovanni Stary to compare the available copies. The present article presents the content of 120 stories according to the Manchu-Chinese manuscript kept in the IOM, RAS. This list of subjects made it possible to compare the Manchu language copies from the University of Chicago, the Osaka university of Foreign Studies and the Beijing University of Nationalities, as well as the Manchu-Chinese versions from the IOM, RAS (St. Petersburg) and the Capital Library. It became obvious that there are no identical versions. Rather substantial differences are found between three Manchu language copies and the Manchu-Chinese bilingual versions from the IOM, RAS (St. Petersburg) and the Capital Library, but they are mostly limited to the 7th and 8th chapters. From the first analysis, which has to be deepened, we can conclude that these two last chapters of the bilingual manuscripts were entirely rewritten and reordered. Most probably it was done by Fugiyûn when he translated “The stories of one hundred and twenty old men” from Manchu into Chinese.
Lacanyen Psikanalizi Zamansız Bir Dil Kullanarak Romana Kodlamak
Authors: Somuncuoğlu Özot Gamze
Published: July 2024

Zamansız adlı roman; şiirsel anlatımı, dili yeniden inşa edişi, postmodern özellikleri, psikolojik alt yapısı, geleneğe yaptığı göndermeler gibi birçok detayı içinde barındıran bir anlatıdır. Oldukça girift bir o kadar da renkli bir kurguya sahip olan Zamansız roman “dil” üzerine yaptığı vurgular ve özellikle romanın ilk bölümlerinde görülen gündelik dilden olabildiğince uzak, özgün dil anlatımıyla dikkatleri çekmektedir. Bu çalışmada Latife Tekin’in Zamansız adlı yapıtı, romanda sıkça atıf alan “dil” unsurunun ekseninde irdelenmiştir. Yapıt; post- yapısalcı bir yaklaşımla psikanalizi derinleştiren, dil’e bakışa yeni bir soluk getiren Jacques Lacan’ın öğretilerinden yer yer yardım alınarak anlamlandırılmaya çalışılmıştır. Freud’un öğretileri üzerinde çalışan Lacan, özellikle bilinçdışı konusunda sergilediği bilimsel yaklaşımla kendinden söz ettirmiştir. Saussure ve onun dilbilim çalışmalarını da yakından takip eden Lacan, psikanaliz ve dilbilim çalışmaları arasında bağlantı kurmuş ve özellikle bilinçdışı ve dil arasındaki ilişki konusunda kendi döneminde Freud’un ortaya koyduğu bilimsel yapıyı geliştirmiştir. Zamansız’da kullanılan gösteren- gösterilen sistemi, metaforlar, rüya, birbirinin yerine geçen karakterler, oğlu ve kızına ilişkin duygularını anlatan anne rolünü üstlenmeye çalışan bir sevgili, “Eksik Kalan” alt başlığı altında dile getirilen baba, sil baştan oluşturulması arzulanan dil, yaşanılan hayal kırıklıklarını anlamak ve onarmak için yazılmaya çalışılan hikâye gibi konular, bu yapıtın Lacan ve onun öğretileri ile anlamlandırılabileceği düşüncesini oluşturmuştur.
Tiyatroda Kokunun İzinden
Authors: Şentürk Tatar Gamze
Published: July 2024

Tiyatro görsel, işitsel ve bedensel ögeleri bir araya getiren, seyirci ile oyun arasında güçlü bir bağ kurabilen bir sanattır. Bu sinestetik sanat, seyirci ile oyun arasında bir bağlantı kurarak, tüm duyuları içeren estetik bir dil kullanır. Koku, ses ve görüntü gibi duyuların birleşimi, seyirciye eşsiz bir deneyim sunar. İzleyici, oyunları bütünleşik bir bedensel deneyim olarak yaşar ve bu sayede aktif bir katılım sağlanır. Tiyatroda, koku genellikle göz ardı edilen bir duyu olarak ortaya çıkar. Ancak son yıllarda tiyatroda yapılan deneysel, yenilikçi ve avangart çalışmalar, sahnede koku kullanımına yeni olanaklar sunmuştur. Tiyatroda koku kullanımı aslında Antik döneme kadar uzanan bir geçmişe sahiptir. Bu çalışma, tiyatroda koku duyusunun tarihini, kökenini ve kullanımını incelemeyi amaçlar. Aynı zamanda, kokunun tiyatro deneyimini nasıl etkilediğini ve nasıl temel bir unsur haline geldiğinin izini Antik dönemden erken modern döneme değin sürer.
Deylemli Kumandan Esfâr b. Şîreveyh ve Faaliyetleri
Authors: Gençtürk Cihan
Published: July 2024

İran’ın kadim halklarından olan Deylemliler’e mensup olan Esfâr b. Şîreveyh, Deylemli başka bir kumandan olan Mâkân b. Kâkî’nin emrinde Taberistân Zeydîleri’ne hizmet etmiştir. Esfâr b. Şîreveyh, Mâkân b. Kâkî’nin hizmetinde bulunduğu sırada Taberîstân Zeydîleri’nde yaşanan iktidar mücadelesine müdahil olmuş ve bu durum onun güçlenmesine olanak sağlamıştır. Fakat Esfâr b. Şîreveyh’in elde ettiği güç onun itaatten çıkmasına ve başına buyruk hareket etmesine neden olmuştur. Bundan dolayı Esfâr b. Şîreveyh, Mâkân b. Kâkî tarafından ordudan atılmıştır. Bunun üzerine Esfâr b. Şîreveyh; Taberistân’dan uzaklaşarak Horâsân’a gidip, Mâkân b. Kâkî ile Taberîstân Zeydîleri’nin düşmanı olan Sâmânîler’e sığınmıştı. Esfâr b. Şîreveyh daha sonra Sâmânîler’in desteğini alarak Mâkân b. Kâkî ve Taberîstân Zeydîleri’nin hükümdarı olan Hasan b. Kâsım ed-Dâî’ye karşı harekete geçerek onları Taberistân bölgesinin önemli şehirlerinden olan Cürcân’dan uzaklaştırmıştır. Esfâr b. Şîreveyh’in ordu kumandanı olan Merdâvîc b. Ziyâr, Hasan b. Kâsım ed-Dâî’yi öldürerek bu başarıda önemli bir rol üstlenmiştir. Esfâr b. Şîreveyh daha sonra Cibâl bölgesine yönelerek başta Rey olmak üzere Kazvîn, Hemedân ve Kum gibi önemli şehirleri kendi hâkimiyeti altına alarak hutbeyi Sâmânîler adına okutmuştur. Fakat tüm bu başarılarına rağmen özellikle Müslüman halka kötü davranması onun sonunu getirmiştir. Zira Esfâr b. Şîreveyh’in bu davranışlarından hoşnut olmayan Merdâvîc b. Ziyâr, orduda bulunan diğer kumandanları kendi saflarına çekerek, Esfâr b. Şîreveyh’e isyan etmiştir. Merdâvîc b. Ziyâr bu isyanın sonucunda 316 (928-929) yılında Esfâr b. Şîreveyh’i öldürerek, Cürcân’a hâkim olmuştur. Böylece Esfâr b. Şîreveyh’in iktidarı kurumsal bir hâl alamadan sona ermiştir. Bu çalışmada Deylemli kumandan Esfâr b. Şîreveyh’in tarih sahnesine çıkması ve Taberistân ile Cibâl bölgesinde yürüttüğü faaliyetler ve sonrasında öldürülmesi ele alınmıştır.
Kyzikos Kazısı 2022 Yılı Sikke Buluntuları
Authors: Murat Mehmet Kayhan
Published: July 2024

Antik Dönem’de Mysia Bölgesi sınırları içerisinde yer alan Kyzikos günümüzde Balıkesir ili Erdek ilçesinin Düzler Mahallesi’nde yer almaktadır. Kent, Miletoslular tarafından ilk MÖ 756’da ikinci kez de MÖ 679 yılında kurulmuştur. Kyzikos kazılarının 2022 yılı sezonu Nekropolis ve Hadrianus Tapınağı’nda gerçekleştirilmiştir. Kazılarda seramikler, sikkeler, terracotta figürünler ve çeşitli arkeolojik küçük buluntular ele geçmiştir. Nekropolis’de ele geçen eserler arasında sikkeler sayıca diğer eserlerden fazladır. Sikkeler mezarların yanı sıra her iki açmada dağınık olarak ele geçmiştir. Nekropolis’de toplamda 54 sikke ile bulunmuştur. Bu sikkelerin 43’ü teşhis edilmiş geri kalan 11 sikke yoğun korozyonlu hallerinden dolayı teşhis edilememiştir. Tanımlanan 43 sikkeden 1’i Roma eyalet sikkesi, 23 Roma İmparatorluk ve 19’u Bizans sikkesidir. İmparatoru ve darphanesi tespit edilemeyen sikkeler arka yüz tiplerinden yola çıkarak dönemsel olarak tarihlendirilmiştir. Roma eyalet sikkesi çalışmada incelenen sikkelerin en erken tarihlisidir. Roma İmparatorluk sikkeleri 8 farklı imparatora aittir. Bizans sikkelerinin geneli Erken Bizans Dönemi’ne ait olup imparatoru tespit edilen sikkeler 3 imparatoru temsil etmektedir. Darphanesi tespit edilen sikkeler 7 farklı darphanede darp edilmiştir. Aynı zaman incelediğimiz sikkeler alanda ele geçen diğer buluntularında yayınlanmasıyla nekropolis’in kullanım dönemlerinin belirlenmesinde önemli rol oynayacaktır.
Erased and Displaced Identities in S.J. Watson’s Before I Go to Sleep
Authors: Özsevgeç Yıldırım
Published: July 2024

Steve J. Watson was born in England in 1971. Watson, who worked as an audiologist in the NHS before starting his writing career, had the opportunity to closely observe the characters’ lives, which would be the subject of his works in the hospital where he worked. Based on the lives of Henry Gustav Molaison and Clive Wearing, both of whom have long-term memory problems Before I Go to Sleep was published in 2011. Molaison and Wearing’s years of illness had a profound effect on Watson. Similarly, Christine, the novel’s protagonist, also suffers from Molaison and Wearing syndrome. Waking up every morning with a new identity, Christine tries to make sense of what is happening around her until she falls asleep again. The forgetfulness she experiences alienates her from everything. Given that similar circumstances exist in real life, Watson aims to show the reader the effect of memory on identity through Christine. Studies on memory always play an essential role in fiction. Many literary texts concentrate on how characters remember their past and how this memory triggers the construction of their identity. In other words, many texts serve as representations of individual memories. While memories form one’s identity, amnesia leads to a new identity, life, personality and darkness. Therefore, for fiction writers, amnesia is a tool that emphasizes the relationship between identity and memory. Based on these facts, this study will focus on Christine, who wakes up every morning as a new person and will seek the answer to whether identity can be constructed without memory.
THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ON THE QUALITY OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION
Authors: Abuzabiba Ali Kareem Khudhair ,   Department of Accounting, College of Adminstrative Sciences, Al-Mustaqbal University, 51001, Babylon, Iraq, Al-Tai Abbas Muhammad Yassin ,   Department of Accounting, College of Adminstrative Sciences, Al-Mustaqbal University, 51001, Babylon, Iraq
Published: July 2024

The research aims to study the impact of sustainability accounting standards on the quality of accounting information, and then explore ways to apply these standards within the local environment in a way that contributes to enhancing the quality of accounting information for business units in the Iraqi environment, based on the financial reports available for a sample of Iraqi banks and Iraqi insurance companies listed in the Iraqi market. For the securities of (13) banks and (4) insurance companies for the period from 2016-2020, the research variables were measured quantitatively, as sustainability accounting standards were measured by analyzing the content of the financial statements and knowing the extent to which the sample disclosed sustainability indicators in accordance with sustainability accounting standards. Then, the quality of accounting information was measured by using the qualitative characteristics of accounting information approach, and by using the statistical package program SPSS, the suitability of the data for statistical analysis was confirmed through normal distribution tests and that it was free from linear interference.