bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Indian Psychiatric Society multicentre study: Diagnostic patterns, comorbidity and prescription practices for patients with Dementia
Authors: Kumar CT Sudhir , Varghese Mathew , Duddu Venugopal , Vaitheswaran Sridhar , Srivastava Shrikant , Shaji KS , George Sanju , Singh Narendra Kumar , Goyal Nishant , Bakhla Ajay , Shaji S , Menon Vikas , Hussain Tajamul , Grover Sandeep , Mehra Aseem , Singh Lokesh Kumar , Purushotham A , Desousa Avinash , Shah Nilesh , Karia Sagar , Anand I , Afroon Shafana , Mehta Ritambhara , Kukreja Gargi , Dadarwala Dimple , Vidya KL , Sivakumar PT , Sinha Preeti , Reddy Shivashankar , Isaac Thomas , Chandra Mina
Published: January 2023

Background:

There are more than 5 million people with dementia in India. Multicentre studies looking at details of treatment for people with dementia In India are lacking. Clinical audit is a quality improvement process which aims to systematically assess, evaluate, and improve patient care. Evaluating current practice is the key to a clinical audit cycle.

Aim:

This study aimed to assess the diagnostic patterns and prescribing practices of psychiatrists for patients with dementia in India.

Method:

A retrospective case file study was conducted across several centers in India.

Results:

Information from the case records of 586 patients with dementia was obtained. Mean age of the patients was 71.14 years (standard deviation = 9.42). Three hundred twenty one (54.8%) were men. Alzheimer’s disease (349; 59.6%) was the most frequent diagnosis followed by vascular dementia (117; 20%). Three hundred fifty five (60.6%) patients had medical disorders and 47.4% patients were taking medications for their medical conditions. Eighty one (69.2%) patients with vascular dementia had cardiovascular problems. Majority of the patients (524; 89.4%) were on medications for dementia. Most frequently prescribed treatment was Donepezil (230; 39.2%) followed by Donepezil-Memantine combination (225; 38.4%). Overall, 380 (64.8%) patients were on antipsychotics. Quetiapine (213, 36.3%) was the most frequently used antipsychotic. Overall, 113 (19.3%) patients were on antidepressants, 80 (13.7%) patients were on sedatives/hypnotics, and 16 (2.7%) patients were on mood stabilizers. Three hundred nineteen (55.4%) patients and caregivers of 374 (65%) patients were receiving psychosocial interventions.

Conclusions:

Diagnostic and prescription patterns in dementia which emerged from this study are comparable to other studies both nationally and internationally. Comparing current practices at individual and national levels against accepted guidelines, obtaining feedback, identifying gaps and instituting remedial measures help to improve the standard of care provided.
Phrenic nerve injury after the percutaneous microwave ablation of lung tumors
Authors: Zhong Junsheng , Chen Jin , Lin Ruixiang , Yan Yuan , Lin Qingfeng , Chen Jian , Lin Zhengyu
Published: January 2023

Objective:

This study aimed to analyze the cases of phrenic nerve injury caused by the percutaneous microwave ablation of lung tumors conducted at our center and to explore the risk factors.

Materials and Methods:

The data of 455 patients who underwent the percutaneous microwave ablation of lung tumors at the Department of Interventional Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from July 2017 to October 2021, were retrospectively analyzed. The cases of phrenic nerve injury after the percutaneous ablation were reported to analyze the risk factors involved, such as the shortest distance between tumor margin and phrenic nerve, tumor size, and ablation energy. The groups were divided based on the shortest distance between the tumor edge and the phrenic nerve into group 1, d ≤ l cm; group 2, 1 < d ≤2 cm; and group 3, d >2 cm. Lesions with a distance ≤2 cm were compared in terms of tumor size and ablation energy.

Results:

Among the 455 patients included in this study, 348 had primary lung cancer, and 107 had oligometastatic cancer. A total of 579 lesions were detected, with maximum diameter of 1.27 ± 0.55 cm, and the ablation energy was 9,000 (4,800–72,000) J. Six patients developed phrenic nerve injury, with an incidence of 1.32%. For these six patients, the shortest distance from the lesion edge to the phrenic nerve was 0.75 ± 0.48 cm, and the ablation energy was 10,500 (8,400–34,650) J. There were statistically significant differences in phrenic nerve injury among groups 1, 2, and 3 (P < 0.05). In patients with a distance (d) ≤ 2 cm, there were no significant differences in tumor diameter and energy between the phrenic nerve injury group and the non-injury group (P = 0.80; P = 0.41). In five out of six patients, the diaphragm level completely recovered to the pre-procedure state, and the recovery time of the phrenic nerve was 9.60 ± 5.60 months. Another one was re-examined 11 months after the procedure, and the level of the diaphragm on the affected side had partially recovered.

Conclusions:

Phrenic nerve injury is a rare but not negligible complication of thermal ablation and is more likely to occur in lesions with a distance ≤2 cm from the phrenic nerve.
Comprehensive analysis of clinicalf eatures, treatment options, overall survival, and prognostic factors in lymphoma cell leukemia patients
Authors: Kang Ya , Fang Kun , Wang Mengchang
Published: January 2023

Objective:

Lymphoma cell leukemia (LCL) is regarded as patients presenting a high extensive lymphoma cell ratio in bone marrow (BM), which is recognized as lymphoma of stage IV by invading into BM. This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics, treatment options, survival profiles, and prognostic factors in patients with LCL.

Methods:

Clinical data of 42 patients with LCL were retrospectively reviewed, and baseline characteristics and treatment records were extracted. In addition, overall survival (OS) was calculated, and the causes of death were analyzed.

Results:

Out of the 42 patients with LCL, 9 (21.4%) had primary BMLCL, 20 (47.6%) had Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) complicated with LCL, and 13 (31.0%) had NHL evolving into LCL. Common clinical characteristics included B syndromes (n = 21, 50.0%), abnormal white blood count (n = 28, 66.5%), decreased hemoglobin (n = 28, 66.7%), and platelet (n = 30, 71.4%). Additionally, elevated Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) with a score greater than one occurred in 26 patients (61.9%), and elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) occurred in 25 patients (59.5%). For treatments, chemotherapy was the most common therapy (n = 35, 83.2%), followed by symptomatic treatment and radiotherapy plus chemotherapy. Additionally, the mean OS of the patients was 16.9 (95% CI: 12.8–20.9) months, among which primary patients with BMLCL showed shorter OS than those with NHL complicated with LCL and NHL evolving into patients with LCL. A total of 9 (21.4%) patients with LCL died during follow-up, among which the central nervous system (CNS) invasion was the most common cause of death. Furthermore, primary BMLCL, higher ECOG, and higher LDH were potential predictive factors for worse OS in patients with LCL.

Conclusion:

This study gives an overview of the treatment and prognosis of LCL, which provides additional information for the management of LCL.
Triple-negative breast cancer in young aged Indian women - An overview
Authors: Dhandayuthapani Sivanesan , Bhagat Tripta S.
Published: January 2023

The incidence of breast cancer has overtaken cervical cancer over the past decade and becoming the most common type of cancer among Indian women. Morbidity and mortality associated with the type of cancer are disproportionately higher in Indian women. Despite efforts being made to increase awareness about the causes, a large population of Indian women are already present with advanced stages of the disease. Reproductive factors are among the most well-established risk factors for breast cancer. However, their associations with different breast cancer subtypes defined by joint estrogen receptor/progesterone receptor/human epidermal growth factor status remain unclear. Triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs) are known for early age at presentation, large tumor sizes, and overall poor prognosis. However, Indian studies are scarce with limited follow-up data. Hence, the present study is aimed at characterizing nonmetastatic TNBC patients in our population and comparing their outcomes with the non-TNBC subset. TNBCs are a subset of tumors with poorly understood tumor biology and behavior. Despite being labeled as having aggressive tumor biology and behavior, not many differences are seen in their clinical outcomes when they present as locally advanced cases.
Serum leptin and adiponectin in metabolic syndrome
Authors: Aggarwal Juhi , Midha Urvashi , Batra Jyoti
Published: January 2023

Metabolic syndrome in modern times is a global health issue in the world including India. Its prevalence in the population is following a crescendo pattern. By knowing metabolic syndrome not only we are able to diagnose it in an early and proper manner but can also promote the prevention program. Leptin is a hormone which is mainly synthesized in the white adipose tissue. Leptin level in blood is directly proportional to total adipose tissue mass. In the present study, the association of serum leptin and adiponectin with the components of metabolic syndrome was evaluated. Patients with metabolic syndrome had higher levels of leptin and low levels of adiponectin than Non-Metabolic syndrome (MS) Subjects. We have also found that as compared to the females, the male had a higher possibility of metabolic syndrome.
Prevalence of megaloblastic anaemia and its causative factors in a tertiary care centre at Western India
Authors: Khajuria Atul , Das Rakesh
Published: January 2023

Background:

Anaemia affected population includes male, females as well as children and is a common problem that has been seen in western India. Megaloblastic Anaemia is common in India but regarding its prevalence and causative factors data is insufficient. The most common cause of megaloblastic anaemia includes deficiency of folic acid and Vitamin B12. Due to vegetarian lifestyle of the people the deficiency of Vitamin B12 is more common rather than the other macronutrient. In today's time, only iron and folic acid is provided by Anaemia control or prophylaxis program. This issue needs focus and hence this study has been chosen.

Objective:

To focus on the incidences of Megaloblastic Anaemia in Western India and analyse the possible causative factors.

Materials and Methods:

Patients with a haemoglobin <10 g/dl and peripheral smear findings consistent with megaloblastic anaemia present in the hospital over a period of 2 months will be included in the study. Patient's diet, drug intake, present symptoms and other history will be taken into account. Recording of complete blood counts, peripheral film examination, reticulocyte count and cobalamin and folate assays will be done. Patients suffering from chronic disease like renal disease, cancer, tuberculosis, liver disease etc., Will be excluded from the study. All data will be collected and statistically evaluated.

Results:

In the current study, 500 patients who were admitted to the gynaecology, paediatric, and medical wards were all assessed. These patients were all eligible to participate. They were divided into three groups based on the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) value, serum assay, and peripheral smear results: Macrocytic, normocytic, and microcytic anaemia. A megaloblastic blood film or low serum indicators along with the normal MCV value were categorised as having macrocytic anaemia. A total of 100 patients had macrocytic anaemia identified. The distribution of sexes was: 70 (male), 30 (female). There were discovered to be 55% of patients with cobalamin deficit and 8% of patients with folate deficiency. Every patient were vegetarians, coming from a poor socioeconomic status.

Conclusion:

The diagnosis of Megaloblastic anaemia was done through complete blood counts, red cells and assays of two vitamins. Majority of patients having megaloblastic anaemia was due to deficiency of cobalamin. Poor diet in cobalamin or folate were the contributing factors in Megaloblastic anaemia. Prevention can be done through awareness camps and education programmes and also through proper diet. Vitamin B12 should be included in the diet of patients along with iron and folic acid.
A Technique for Cluster Head Selection in Wireless Sensor Networks Using African Vultures Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Kusla Vipan , Brar Gurbinder Singh
Published: January 2023

INTRODUCTION: Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) has caught the interest of researchers due to the rising popularity of Internet of things(IOT) based smart products and services. In challenging environmental conditions, WSN employs a large number of nodes with limited battery power to sense and transmit data to the base station(BS). Direct data transmission to the BS uses a lot of energy in these circumstances. Selecting the CH in a clustered WSN is considered to be an NP-hard problem. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this work to provide an effective cluster head selection method that minimize the overall network energy consumption, improved throughput with the main goal of enhanced network lifetime. METHODS: In this work, a meta heuristic based cluster head selection technique is proposed that has shown an edge over the other state of the art techniques. Cluster compactness, intra-cluster distance, and residual energy are taken into account while choosing CH using multi-objective function. Once the CHs have been identified, data transfer from the CHs to the base station begins. The residual energy of the nodes is finally updated during the data transmission begins. RESULTS: An analysis of the results has been performed based on average energy consumption, total energy consumption, network lifetime and throughput using two different WSN scenarios. Also, a comparison of the performance has been made other techniques namely Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Atom Search Optimization (ASO), Gorilla Troop Optimization (GTO), Harmony Search (HS), Wild Horse Optimization (WHO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Firefly Algorithm (FA) and Biogeography Based Optimization (BBO). The findings show that AVOA's first node dies at round 1391 in Scenario-1 and round 1342 in Scenario-2 which is due to lower energy consumption by the sensor nodes thus increasing lifespan of the WSN network. CONCLUSION: As per the findings, the proposed technique outperforms ABC, ACO, ASO, GTO, HS, WHO, PSO, FA, and BBO in terms of performance evaluation parameters and boosting the reliability of networks over the other state of art techniques.
New approach to dynamic load balancing in software‐defined network‐based data centers
Authors: Çavdar Tuğrul , Aymaz Şeyma
Published: January 2023

Critical issues such as connection congestion, long transmission delay, and packet loss become even worse during epidemic, disaster, and so on. In this study, a link load balancing method is proposed to address these issues on the data plane, a plane of the software‐defined network (SDN) architecture. These problems are NP‐complete, so a meta‐heuristic approach, discrete particle swarm optimization, is used with a novel hybrid cost function. The superiority of the proposed method over existing methods in the literature is that it provides link and switch load balancing simultaneously. The goal is to choose a path that minimizes the connection load between the source and destination in multipath SDNs. Furthermore, the proposed work is dynamic, so selected paths are regularly updated. Simulation results prove that with the proposed method, streams reach the target with minimum time, no loss, low power consumption, and low memory usage.
The Use of BIM in Transport Infrastucture Construction in the Czech Republic
Authors: Vystavel Ondrej
Published: January 2023

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a modern approach of managing the process of preparation, realization and operation of building objects, including their documentation throughout their life cycle. The aim of this approach is to use a common data environment (CDE) in which the building agenda will be managed throughout the entire construction process, from the initial architectural design to its demolition, with the possibility of access to the data by the professions and participants involved. Selected contexts of BIM and surveying are presented in the paper. In the second part, a practical example of a transport infrastructure construction is used to present the method of converting the classical as-built documentation into BIM. As the construction in question is a reconstruction of a railway station; the requirements and experience of the Railway Administration from pilot projects are considered.

WYKORZYSTANIE BIM W BUDOWNICTWIE INFRASTRUKTURY TRANSPORTOWEJ W REPUBLICE CZESKIEJ

Modelowanie Informacji o Budynku (ang. Building Information Modelling – BIM) to nowoczesne podejście do zarządzania procesem przygotowania, realizacji i eksploatacji obiektów budowlanych, łącznie z ich dokumentacją przez cały cykl życia. Celem tego podejścia jest wykorzystanie wspólnego środowiska danych (ang. common data environment – CDE), gdzie zagadnienie budowli będzie rozpatrywane przez cały czas – od projektu architektonicznego do jej rozbiórki, z możliwością dostępu do danych przez profesjonalistów i wszystkich, których to dotyczy. W pracy przedstawiono wybrane konteksty BIM i pomiarów geodezyjnych. W drugiej części przedstawiono przykład budowli związanej z infrastrukturą transportu, aby pokazać metodę zamiany klasycznej dokumentacji budowlanej w BIM. Omawianym przedsięwzięciem budowlanym jest przebudowa dworca kolejowego, gdzie uwzględniono wymagania i doświadczenia Administracji Kolejowej, powstałe w trakcie projektów pilotażowych.
Water Loss Reduction as a Tool to Protect Water Resources
Authors: Cichoń Tomasz , Królikowska Jadwiga
Published: January 2023

Water consumption is constantly increasing, mainly due to population growth, and resources are unfortunately shrinking. It becomes necessary to save water. There are many forms of saving water by protecting its resources, e.g. limiting leaks (generating water losses) both in the installation and on the water supply network, limiting unreasonable needs (e.g. multiple use of packaging or other objects), use of rainwater. The article presents the possibilities offered by the metering of the entire water supply network and water consumption at consumers. For the assumed zone supplying a housing estate inhabited by about 2,200 people, the coefficient of unavoidable losses was determined.

REDUKCJA STRAT WODY JAKO NARZĘDZIE DO OCHRONY ZASOBÓW WODNYCH
Zużycie wody stale się zwiększa, głównie z powodu wzrostu liczby ludności, a zasoby niestety się kurczą. Konieczne staje się oszczędzanie wody. Wiele jest form oszczędzania wody chroniąc jej zasoby, np. ograniczenie wycieków (generujących straty wody), zarówno w instalacji, jak i na sieci wodociągowej, ograniczenie nieracjonalnych potrzeb (np. wielokrotne wykorzystanie opakowań lub innych przedmiotów), wykorzystanie wód opadowych. W artykule przedstawiono możliwości, jakie daje opomiarowanie całej sieci wodociągowej oraz zużycia wody u odbiorców. Dla przyjętej strefy zasilającej osiedle mieszkaniowe, zamieszkiwane przez około 2 200 osób określono współczynnik strat nieuniknionych.
Prawne aspekty badań genomicznych i biobankowania w regionie Azji Wschodniej
Authors: Gregorczuk Karol
Published: January 2023

Legal aspects of genomics research and biobanking in the East Asia region

The contemporary development of science and technology in the field of biomedicine has influenced the development of innovative research tools in modern diagnostics and therapies. Many Asian countries are currently interested in genetic research and biobanks, in response to increasing competitiveness on the global biotechnology market. Establishing of a modern research infrastructure in China, Japan, and South Korea is essential for future research on the etiology of genetic diseases and the development of effective methods of their treatment. Undertaking concerted legislative work is a response to numerous challenges related to the collection, processing, and sharing of biological material and related genetic information. The main problems in the field of genetic research and biobanks are the concept of informed consent, the protection of genetic data, and the commercialization of genetic material. Bio-law in China, Japan, and South Korea is the result of the search for consensus between protecting the fundamental rights of individuals and the freedom of research.
Komodyfikacja krwi w wybranych utworach chińskiej literatury współczesnej na przykładzie Kronik sprzedawcy krwi Yu Hua oraz Snu wioski Ding Yana Lianke
Authors: Machajek Piotr
Published: January 2023

Blood commodification in selected works of Chinese contemporary literature based on Chronicle of a Blood Merchant by Yu Hua and Dream of Ding Village by Yan Lianke Narratives that touch upon the topic of physical disease have had a long-standing presence in Chinese literature. In many examples, such narratives serve to present certain abnormal conditions in society. The AIDS epidemic, which erupted in rural China in the 1990s – an event both recorded and officially acknowledged – is an example of such a horrific real-life event depicted in literary works. Blood-selling, which is known to be the direct cause of the tragedy, also became the starting point for two Chinese novels, both translated into major languages: Chronicle of a Blood Merchant by Yu Hua and Dream of Ding Village by Yan Lianke. Even though both novels present clear links to the AIDS epidemic, their content and form elicited contrasting reactions in China. This article presents metaphorical interpretations of how blood-selling is depicted in the novels. The comparison of these two helps to better understand the near opposite reception of the works. Furthermore, the proposed notion of commodification reveals the impermanence of the traditional mindset once a chance to improve the economic situation appears.
Korean regulation of the Shutdown Law (셧다운제), and the issue of minors using electronic games and social media
Authors: Mielewczyk Dominik Damian
Published: January 2023

Koreańska regulacja Shutdown Law (셧다운제), a problematyka korzystania z gier elektronicznych i mediów społecznościowych przez małoletnich

Dotychczas w literaturze przedmiotu, a w szczególności w naukach prawnych, brakowało badań, które w sposób szeroki objęłyby problematykę korzystania z gier elektronicznych i mediów społecznościowych przez małoletnich. W artykule postawiono tezę, że współczesne ustawodawstwa powinny wprowadzać odpowiednie mechanizmy prawne przeciwdziałające negatywnym skutkom nieprawidłowego korzystania z gier elektronicznych i mediów społecznościowych przez małoletnich. W pierwszej części artykułu zarysowany został problem badawczy, w tym negatywne skutki nieprawidłowego korzystania ze wskazanych wytworów technologii przez małoletnich, a także przytoczono obszerne dane statystyczne na ten temat. W drugiej części wskazano możliwe działania polityczne i legislacyjne oraz regulacje prawne, które zmierzają do zapewnienia odpowiedniej ochrony małoletnim w kontekście opisanych zagrożeń. Ze względu na nasilony stopień ingerencji ustawodawczej uwaga została poświęcona w znacznej mierze porządkom prawnym regionu Azji Wschodniej, a w szczególności Korei Południowej. Na ostatnią część artykułu złożyła się szczegółowa analiza koreańskiego unormowania ograniczającego dostęp do gier przez małoletnich, z wyróżnieniem regulacji Shutdown Law (셧다운제), która to funkcjonowała przez ponad 10 lat, do 2021 r. Podjęte tu rozważania umożliwiły dostrzeżenie całościowego kontekstu, wieloaspektowości omawianych zagadnień oraz analizę doświadczeń i rozwiązań prawnych wyróżniających się prawodawstw.
Repatriation of Indigenous Peoples’ Cultural Property: Could Alternative Dispute Resolution Be a Solution? Lessons Learned from the G’psgolox Totem Pole and the Maaso Kova Case
Authors: Prażmowska-Marcinowska Karolina
Published: January 2023

Considering that the vast majority of the objects constituting Indigenous Peoples’ cultural heritage are now located outside their source communities, the restitution of cultural property has become a pressing issue among Indigenous Peoples worldwide and should be understood as part of Indigenous Peoples’ historical (as well as current) encounter with colonization and its consequences. As such, this article investigates whether international cultural heritage law offers any possibilities for successful repatriation and to what extent the shortcomings of the framework in place could be complemented by alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms and the new mandate of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Expert Mechanism). First, crucial concepts in the repatriation debates are explained. Next the factual background of the case studies of the G’psgolox Totem Pole and Maaso Kova are presented. This is followed by a discussion of the most pertinent mechanisms of international cultural heritage law and the place of Indigenous Peoples’ rights within such a framework. Subsequently, the concept of ADR is introduced, and the details of the negotiation processes between the Haisla First Nation (Canada) and the Yaqui People (Mexico, the United States) – both with the Museum of Ethnography in Stockholm (Sweden) – are presented. Finally, the article evaluates to what extent ADR could be an appropriate mechanism for the settlement of disputes concerningIndigenous Peoples’ cultural property, andwhether the Expert Mechanism is a well-suited body for facilitating the process of repatriating Indigenous Peoples’ cultural heritage.
Represje władz komunistycznych wobec Sióstr „Wspólnej Pracy" na terenie Wielkopolski Wschodniej w latach 1945-1970
Authors: Jędrzejczak Laurencja M.
Published: January 2023

Po drugiej wojnie światowej, siostry „Wspólnej Pracy” podjęły dzieła, których prowadzenie zostało przerwane przez II wojnę światową. W pierwszych latach działalność sióstr przebiegała bez większych zakłóceń, później jednakże władze państwowe na różne sposoby utrudniały funkcjonowanie zgromadzenia na terenie Wielkopolski Wschodniej. Obierano siostrom zakłady wychowawcze, nakładano grzywny, odbierano grunty, usuwano siostry ze szkół. Sytuacja trwała tak przez cały niemal okres PRL.

The repressions of communists authorities against the Sisters of „Common Work" in Eastern Wielkopolska

After World War II, sisters of ‚Common Work’ started afresh the activities, which were stopped by World War II. During first years their activity went undisturbed , however later the state authorities, by differentmeans, hindered the functioning of the congregation in Eastern Wielkopolska. The sisters were deprived of education centres and land and were dismissed form schools. This situation lasted for almost whole communist era.
Elephant Trumpet: in/out of the black box
Authors: Ranjan Ram Krishna
Published: January 2023

This text weaves reflections on the (im)possibility of foregrounding caste-subalterns’, specifically Dalits’ experiences and imaginations of the Bengal Famine of 1943. This text is in conjunction with, next to, between, and in/out of the film You deny my living and I defy my death. The film has emerged as a result of a collaborative-performative workshop between two caste-subalterns, initiated and organized in the context of a PhD in Artistic Practice. Just like the workshop, the film is also animated by the desire to complicate the dominant representational realm ascribed to Dalits, which often is either essentialising or reductive. The film explores methodological and aesthetical approaches to go beyond the default imaginaries.  
Constructed across multiple modes, genres, fragments, and layers, this text aims to expand, extend, inflect, and build on the key themes explored in the workshop and the film. Some text precedes the workshop and film, some emerged during the process, and some have come afterwards. Mobilising iterative and assemblage-style writing, this text anchors itself in the Bengal Famine of 1943 to critically engage with ideas around ‘critical presence’ and the ‘representation’ of Dalits. The text also aims to explore notions around malnutrition, hunger, starvation, and famine as categories, ‘recovery and representation’ of caste-subaltern histories in the context of famine, opacity and affect as aesthetic choices, and collaborative practices as a method.
BATS OF PULAU TINGGI, JOHOR, MALAYSIA
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, ABDULLAH MOHAMAD HAZARUL SYAFIQ , ABD RAHMAN MOHD-RIDWAN ,   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, ZAHARI FATIN NUR ATIKAH ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, OTHMAN NURSYUHADA ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, HARIS HIDAYAH ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, NAJMUDDIN MOHD FAUDZIR ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, ZAINAL MD-ZAIRI ,   Shaz Resort Pulau Tinggi Sdn. Bhd., ABDUL- LATIFF MUHAMMAD ABU BAKAR ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: January 2023

A series of bat surveys took place in Pulau Tinggi from July 2019 to September 2019. A total of 242 individuals representing 15 species from six families were captured from a cumulative effort of 462 trap nights. The most caught species for frugivorous bats was Cynopterus brachyotis (n = 150) while for insectivorous bats, it was Hipposideros cervinus (n = 20). Pulau Tinggi has a high density of bat species per area (1.01 sp/km2) when compared to other tourist islands on Peninsular Malaysia’s east coast [e.g., Pulau Tioman (0.13 sp/km2), Pulau Perhentian (0.5 sp/km2) and Pulau Redang (0.4 sp/km2)]. As a result, high levels of disturbance such as tourism and habitat loss may negatively affect the diversity of bat species on the island. Because of time constraints and the study did not cover the entire island, information on the diversity of bats in Pulau Tinggi is still inadequate. Long-term monitoring of bat diversity covering forest areas throughout the island needs to be conducted immediately to identify the number of species, their distribution and ecology. This information is important in formulating a strategic plan for bat conservation in Pulau Tinggi.
Análisis de la gestión administrativa en la Unidad de Gestión Educativa Local N.° 302, Leoncio Prado
Authors: López-López Alan D. , Peña-Camarena Juan J. , Cristobal-Lobaton Idelia M. , Espinoza-Chávez Lucy J. , Saldaña-Carrión Cesar A.
Published: January 2023

Objetivo. Analizar la gestión administrativa en la Unidad de Gestión Educativa Local N.° 302, Leoncio Prado. Métodos. El enfoque de investigación fue cuantitativo, mientras que el nivel fue descriptivo. Se aplicó una encuesta a los directores (primaria y secundaria) que conforman el personal educativo de la provincia de Leoncio Prado, quienes formarón la unidad de análisis del estudio. Resultados. En análsiis de la gestión administrativa arrojó resultados del 42,0 % o “regular”. Por su parte, la planeación arrojó resultados del 46,1 % o “regular”. También, la organización arrojó resultados del 47,7 % o “regular”. Referente a la dirección esta arrojó resultados del 47,2 % o “regular”. Finalmente, los resultados del control fueron del 47,2 % o “regular”. Conclusiones. El analisis de la gestión administra de la insttución fue predominantemente regular, siendo las dimensiones: planeación, organización, dirección y control, las que presentaron mayores deficiencias en la gestión de la Unidad de Gestión Educativa Local N.° 302, Leoncio Prado.
Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları ve Sağlık Algıları, Sağlığı Geliştirme Dersi ile Geliştirilebilir mi?
Authors: KÖSE TOSUNÖZ İpek
Published: January 2023

Amaç: Bu araştırma, Sağlığı Geliştirme dersinin hemşirelik öğrencilerinin sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışları ve sağlık algıları üzerine etkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırma, tek gruplu öntest-sontest desende yarı-deneysel bir araştırmadır. Araştırmanın evrenini Sağlığı Geliştirme dersini alan 65 hemşirelik öğrencisi oluşturmuştur. Araştırmada örneklem seçimine gidilmemiş, evrenin tümü örnekleme alınmış olup araştırma çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 46 hemşirelik öğrencisi (katılım oranı %70,7) ile tamamlanmıştır. . Veriler “Kişisel Bilgi Formu”, “Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları Ölçeği II” ve “Sağlık Algısı Ölçeği” kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Veriler tanımlayıcı istatistikler, Wilcoxon İşaretli Sıra Testi, Bağımlı gruplar t-testi ve Pearson korelasyon testi ile değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Öğrencilerin ön test ve son test puan ortalamaları arasında; Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları Ölçeği II ile “fiziksel aktivite”, “beslenme” ve “stres yönetimi” alt ölçekleri açısından istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark belirlenirken (p<0.05), Sağlık Algısı Ölçeği açısından istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark belirlenmemiştir(p> 0,05) Sonuç: Sağlığı Geliştirme dersinin, öğrencilerin sağlık davranışlarını geliştirdiği, sağlık algısını etkilemediği belirlenmiştir. Sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışlarının kazandırılmasına yönelik derslerin hemşirelik müfredatında sürdürülmesi ve üniversitelerin tüm bölümlerine yaygınlaştırılması önerilmektedir.
20-35 Yaş Arası Bireylerde Fonksiyonel Besinlere Yönelik Tutum, Davranış ve Bilgi Düzeyinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ESGİN Özge , ÖZÇELİK Ayşe
Published: January 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı 20-35 yaş arasındaki bireylerin fonksiyonel besinlere yönelik farkındalığı, bilgi düzeyleri, tüketim sıklıkları ve ilişkili faktörlerin değerlendirilmesidir.
Örneklem ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya Ankara’daki üniversitelerde öğrenim gören 20-35 yaş arası 434 kadın ve 166 erkek birey olmak üzere 600 birey dahil edilmiştir. Araştırma verileri yüz yüze anket yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Anket formu demografik bilgiler, fonksiyonel besin genel bilgi düzeyi, fonksiyonel besinler ile ilgili davranış testi, Fonksiyonel Besinlere Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği, ORTO-15 Ölçeği bölümlerinden oluşmaktadır. Veriler SPSS Programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan bireylerin yaş ortalaması 22.1±1.9 yıldır. Kadınların %10.8’i, erkeklerin ise %12.7’si ortorektik eğilimdedir (p=0.52). Katılımcılar tarafından fonksiyonel besinlerin en sık tercih edilme nedenleri; bu besinlerin sağlığa yararlı olması, zinde hissetmelerini sağlaması ve hastalıklardan korunmada etkili olmasıdır. Her gün en çok tüketilen fonksiyonel besin siyah çay (%79.7) iken katılımcıların çoğunluğu Ginsengi (%93.8) hiç tüketmediğini bildirmiştir. Çalışmaya katılan bireylerin çoğunluğu fonksiyonel besinlerin kendisini daha iyi hissetmesine yardımcı olduğunu, sağlıklı bir yaşam tarzı sürdürmeyi kolaylaştırdığını, aşırı tüketildiğinde zararlı olabileceğini, fonksiyonel besin tüketmenin sağlığı koruduğu düşüncesinin kendisine keyif verdiğini ve fonksiyonel besinleri tükettiğinde performansının arttığını ifade etmiştir. Fonksiyonel besinlerin tamamen gereksiz olduğu (p=0.02), bütünüyle hileli olduğu (p=0.03), sağlıklı bir insan için değer taşımadığı (p=0.007) ile ilgili ifadelere ortorektik eğilim gösteren bireylerde katılım oranı daha yüksektir.
Sonuç: Katılımcılar fonksiyonel besinlerin faydası ve gerekliliği ile ilgili pozitif ifadeleri savunurken, fonksiyonel besine karşı güven ve fonksiyonel besinlerin güvenliği hakkında çelişkiye düşmektedir. Fonksiyonel besinlerin sağlığa katkısı konusunda sağlık profesyonelleri, kamu kuruluşları, gıda sanayi ve politika yetkilileri ile iş birliği yapılarak toplumun bilinçlendirilmesine destek verilmelidir.
BELONGINGNESS, OBSESSIVENESS, NARCISSISM AND MINDFULNESS
Authors: Raban-Motounu Nicoleta
Published: January 2023

Many studies tend to explore a link between obsessive-compulsive symptoms, stressful life events and the social support received when facing them and other developmental challenges. While the compulsions are the most obvious aspect of this disorder, stereotypical behavior is encountered as a symptom in several other disorders and the underlying obsessions are less obvious, In the present study, we investigated the associations between obsessing, different types of compulsions and the pathological aspects of narcissism with some aspects positively associated with weel-being, like feeling of belonging and mindfulness, with its two dimensions, the here-and-now awareness and the acceptance of this experience. The data showed that on obsessing had a significant effect exclusion/rejection, awareness and the acceptance of here-and-now-experience; washing was best predicted by the feeling of being accepted/included (negative correlation); neutralizing by awareness, acceptance of here-and-now-experience (negative correlations), and entitlement (positive correlation); checking by acceptance of here-and-now-experience (negative correlation) and entitlement (positive correlation). Also, there were significant negative correlations between hoarding and awareness, but also between ordering and acceptance of here-and-now experience. The findings suggest different psychological explanations for the different types of compulsive behaviors, but also ways of diminishing the obsessing process and compulsions by developing the awareness capacity.
Women, Life, Freedom; Reading the Reflection of Iranian Women Movement through Social Media
Authors:   Turku Institute for Advance Studies (TIAS) Turku University, Finland, Amini Mahsa , Sarvestany Sabet ,   Turku Institute for Advance Studies (TIAS) Turku University, Finland
Published: January 2023

What is happening in Iran evokes the injustices and discriminations that has happened everywhere in the world. National and international reflections of the 2022 Iranian movement indicate that it would not be limited to fundamental changes in Iran. Fundamental changes go beyond geographical and political boundaries to bring the human family closer and to be mindful of their share destiny of human rights. Women from diverse backgrounds will take more responsibility for their crucial role in creating peace, security, equality, and justice within the human family. This article investigates the ongoing women’s movement in Iran through the photo and camera records on Instagram and Facebook published by Iranians worldwide. It maps an historical glimpse of the women’s movement in Iran after the Islamic revolution and describes the forms of civil disobedience portrayed. It signifies the reconceptualization of global solidarity, diversity in political representation, and decision-making among observers, academics, and social activists. This article describes a transition from individual salvation to collective maturity for fundamental changes in human relationship
Directions of legislative regulation of activities on creation and organization of geoparks
Authors:   Bashkir Institute of Social Technologies (branch) of the Academy of Labor and Social Relations, Vladimirov Igor A. ,   Institute of Law, Ufa University of Science and Technology,   Bashkir Cooperative Institute, branch of the Russian University of Cooperation, Iksanov Radmir A. ,   Bashkir Institute of Social Technologies (branch) of the Academy of Labor and Social Relations,   Institute of Law, Ufa University of Science and Technology,   Bashkir Cooperative Institute, branch of the Russian University of Cooperation
Published: January 2023

The article examines the issues of the legal regime of geoparks, models of organization of geoparks on the example of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The experience of regulating the creation, management and operation of geoparks in Russia and its subjects, as well as in foreign countries, is studied. Various definitions of the concept of "geopark" are analyzed and the author's definition of a geopark is proposed. Directions for legislative regulation of activities for the creation and organization of geoparks are proposed. It is proposed to consolidate the system of principles of legal regulation in the field of creation, management and development of geoparks and the conservation of geological heritage, as well as to work out the possibility of using public-private partnership in the field of recreation development in relation to land plots of natural monuments included in the geopark. It is noted that the absence of a definitive apparatus, in turn, entails the absence of a legal regime for geoparks, as a result of which problems arise in regulating relations for the rational use and protection of natural objects of geological, tourist, recreational, historical, cultural and other purposes. At the federal and regional levels, due to the lack of legislation on geoparks, there is a need to adopt a legal act that establishes the legal basis for the creation and operation of geoparks in Russia and its constituent entities.
THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN IN THE BACKGROUND OF WAGE INEQUALITY IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   Laboratory for Regional Studies of Quality of Life of the Centre of Russian Regions Research of the Institute of Sociology of the Federal Center of Theoretical and Applied Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kabashova Elena V.
Published: January 2023

One of the pain points of the modern labor market, and of the entire economy as a whole, is the low wages of the majority of the population, which do not fulfill their reproductive and stimulating functions, as well as the high degree of its differentiation. Given the high share of wages in the monetary income of the population in the face of a reduction in free services, the main problem is the inability of wages to provide a decent standard of living. In addition, the prevailing high level of wage differentiation, which in most cases does not depend on the personal characteristics of the worker, has a negative impact on the social wellbeing of the population. The article monitors the differentiation of wages in the Republic of Bashkortostan against the background of Russian inequality. The main directions of wage inequality are identified and analyzed: between Russian regions, types of economic activity, occupational groups, as well as gender inequality. It was revealed that the highest degree of wage differentiation is observed by occupational groups, especially among men.
Trends in the development of the SPA and wellness industry in Russia
Authors:   N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technologies. Design. Art), Ogurtsova Natalia S.
Published: January 2023

The modern world is characterized by rigid dynamism and rhythm of life, high levels of stress, and an increase in non-communicable morbidity. One of the methods of reducing these negative phenomena is medical and wellness tourism and the whole set of sanatorium, SPA and wellness services aimed at restoring a person's physical strength, psychological balance and working capacity. The SPA and wellness industry in Russia is developing in accordance with global trends, using natural resources as the main factor of wellness. The article discusses the current trends in the development of the SPA and wellness industry of the Russian Federation. The main market participants are identified, natural resources used in SPA and wellness programs are identified. It is concluded that in our country the SPA and wellness segment of health tourism is experiencing steady growth and gain popularity.
Conceptual and institutional foundations of the migration policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Authors:   Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Alieva Farida R. kyzy
Published: January 2023

The article discusses features of the migration policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Considering the process of population resettlement within a certain historical period, the author divides the waves of migration in the country into three stages. This division is based on causes and nature of migration waves after the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The author examines the institutional framework for the formation of migration policy in the Republic and considers the administrative apparatus of migration processes.
International relations in modern Russia: view of the student youth of Bashkortostan
Authors:   Institute оf Ethnological Studies of R. G. Kuzeev, Ufa Scientific Сеnter, Russian Academy of Sciences, Gabdrafikov Ildar M. , Khusnutdinova Laila G. ,   Moscow Polytechnic University
Published: January 2023

The subject of the article is the analysis of the views and views of students in the multi-ethnic region of Russia, which is the Republic of Bashkortostan, on modern socio-political processes and interethnic relations in the country, identifying the features and factors influencing them. The work is based on data from an ethno-sociological survey conducted at the end of 2021 with the direct participation of the authors of this article. The object of the study is the modern student youth of Bashkortostan. The purpose of the article is to study the views of modern student youth on socio-political processes and interethnic relations, as well as to identify common and specific factors influencing them. In the article, based on specific data of a mass survey using methods adopted in political and sociological sciences, the state of the views and views of student youth is shown, the factors on which their behavior depends to one degree or another are determined. In general, our study showed that today student youth are concerned about approximately the same problems as the entire Russian society and state. Most of all, this concerned problems associated with financial situation, weak social insecurity, financial difficulties that youth face in everyday life, and the safety of citizens.
Янги Ўзбекистонда миллий ва диний қадриятларнинг ривожланиш истиқболлари
Authors: Касимова Эъзозхон
Published: January 2023

Мақолада ижтимоий-иқтисодий жараёнларнинг жадал ривожланиши инсоният глобал муаммоларини ҳал этишнинг нафақат оптимал йўлларини излаш, балки моддий ва маънавий қадриятларни асраш ва келажак авлодга етказиш каби масалаларни ишлаб чиқиш, миллий ва диний қадриятларнинг мазмун-моҳиятини ўрганиш мақолада кенг таҳлил этилган.
Fermer xo‘jaliklarining yerdan foydalanish samaradorligini oshirishda imtiyozlar qo‘llash: milliy va xorijiy tajriba
Authors: To‘xtashev Hikmatilla
Published: January 2023

Ushbu maqolada  fermer xo‘jaliklarining qishloq xo‘jalik yerlaridan foydalanish samaradorligini oshirish bilan bog‘liq milliy va xorijiy mamlakatlar qonunchiligi, yerdan foydalanishda zamonaviy texnalogiyalarni qo‘llash va ularga imtiyozlar berishmasalasi ilmiy-nazariy jihatdan tahlil qilingan. Shuningdek, qishloq xo‘jalik sub’yektlari faoliyatini tartibga soluvchi milliy qonun hujjatlari bilan bir qatorda qishloq xo‘jalik yerlarini huquqiy tartibga solish va undan samarali foydalanganlik uchun imtiyozlar qo‘llashga qaratilgan normativ hujjatlar o‘rganildi. Fermer xo‘jaliklarining qishloq xo‘jalik sug‘oriladigan, lalmi va yaylov yerlaridan foydalanish bo‘yicha xorijiy mamlakatlarning o‘ziga xos tajribalari qiyosiy tadqiqot usuli asosida tahlil qilindi. Binobarin, O‘zbekistondagi quruq va mo‘’tadil iqlim sharoitida qishloq xo‘jaligida tomchilab sug‘orishning samarali jihatlaridan foydalanish va uning huquqiy asoslarini yaratish yuzasidan fikr va mulohazalar berildi. Fermer xo‘jaliklariga yerdan foydalanish samaradorligini oshirish uchun subsidiyalar berish tartibi va imtiyozlar qo‘llashning huquqiy asoslarini takomillashtirish yo‘llari ko‘rib chiqildi. Xorijiy mamlakatlarning ilg‘or tajribalaridan foydalangan holda  milliy qonunchilikni takomillashtirish yuzasidan taklif va tavsiyalar berishga harakat qilindi.