bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Potential Model Development for Executives of the State Railway of Thailand to Increase Public Service Efficiency in the Digital Era
Authors: Thongpull Kanrawee , Wisuttipaet Somnoek , Siengchin Suchart , Boonyasopon Teravuti
Published: December 2023

This research aimed to: 1) investigate the potential components of the executives of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to increase efficiency in public service in the digital era; 2) develop a potential model for SRT executives; and 3) create a guideline manual of potential development for SRT executives to increase efficiency in public service in the digital era. The participants for the qualitative research were 23 experts. The sample group for the quantitative research were 265 SRT executives. Research instruments for data collection were an interview form and a questionnaire. The qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis, and the quantitative data were analyzed by statistics of frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). As a result, the potential model of SRT executives comprised 4 components. Component 1: Knowledge with 5 sub-components as follows: 1) mission and organizational goals, 2) logistics, 3) organizational management, 4) IT services, and 5) organizational management; Component 2: Skills with 4 sub-elements as follows: 1) analysis and decision-making, 2) transforming vision into strategy, 3) change management, and 4) systematic creation and management; Component 3: Desirable characteristics with 4 sub-components: 1) leadership vision, 2) a professional role model, 3) moral and ethical conscience, 4) creativity. Component 4: Preparatory for functioning with 4 sub-components as follows: 1) Public policy of rail transportation; 2) Compliance with international standards; 3. Information technology system for services; and 4. Organization’s digital transformation. The Model and the manual were unanimously approved by the experts for the suitability in application.
Motivation Factor Related to Employee Engagement. A Case Study of Employees of Pomodoro Group Company Limited
Authors: Wongsakul Chattaraporn , Pichitkarnkar Thanyathip , Worrapivut Adisak
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to study 1) employee motivation for working with the organization, 2) the level of employee engagement and 3) the relationship of motivation for working with the organizations and the level of employee engagement. The population used in this study were 44 employees of Pomodoro Group Co., Ltd. who are Thai nationals. The tools used in the study were divided into 2 types are a Questionnaire and In-depth interview questions. The collection of data and statistics used for data analysis are One-way analysis of variance: ANOVA (F-test) including percentage, frequency distribution and the standard deviation. The result all this study reveled that the Motivation factor was related to employee engagement as a whole. at a high level with an average of 3.92 when considering each item, can be ordered in descending order that The stability of the position/job duties were at the highest level. The average is 4.30. And the results of the in-depth interview about the motivation factors related to employee engagement are as follows: 1) Overall employees' opinions about working at the company were positive. There are important issues that most employees comment on. good colleague help each other and good environment. 2) Most employees have the opinion that The welfare/remuneration received from the company is appropriate/good. Agreed 86.36 percent and 3) the opinions of employees about the care of the company found that All employees agree that there is no pressure. and received a friendliness from the company There are important issues that most employees comment on. No pressure, easy to talk to and friendly.
Entrepreneurial Leadership to Create Business Success in The Digital Age
Authors: Anunthawichak Suang-i , Kitcharoen Samakkee
Published: December 2023

An academic article on Entrepreneurial Leadership for Business Success in the Digital Age is a systematic study of the characteristics and roles of entrepreneurs as leaders in order to explain the factors affecting the enhancement on becoming an entrepreneurial leader, the essential characteristics and organizational effectiveness of the leaders in the organization. The study explained that the factors that affecting and strengthening the entrepreneurial leadership consist of 4 factors: 1)Strategy, 2) Communication, 3) Personality, and 4) Inspiration. The essential characteristics of entrepreneurial leaders include 6 leadership characteristics: 1) Visionary thinking, 2) Risk-taking, 3) Passion and drive, 4) Adaptability, 5) Empowerment and 6) Customer-centric approach. The description of the organizational effectiveness are in 3 areas: 1) Developing organizational culture, 2) Attracting talent people, and 3) Organizational flexibility and agility.
Enhancing Preschool English Vocabulary Through Multimedia Tools: Insights from a Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Ilham Muhammad , Rahman Fadhlur , Sari Dwhy Dinda , Annisaturrahmi Annisaturrahmi
Published: December 2023

Purpose – The primary objective of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of multimedia tools in augmenting English vocabulary enrichment in preschool environments. This study was driven by the need to explore innovative approaches in early childhood language education and assess these tools' impact in enhancing learning experiences.
Design/methods/approach – Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the study, conducted in two North Aceh preschools, evaluated multimedia integration in teaching and its impact on student outcomes, motivation, and engagement. It combined observations, document analysis, interviews, and tests, employing qualitative (educator interviews) and quantitative (vocabulary pre-and post-tests) data collection methods.
Findings – The findings significantly improved students' vocabulary acquisition and active participation. Using multimedia tools in teaching and incredibly interactive PowerPoint presentations led to enhanced engagement and effectiveness in learning. Students showed marked improvements in self-confidence and language skills. The study also observed that multimedia integration fostered collaborative learning and increased technological proficiency among students.
Research implications/limitations – These findings imply a potential paradigm shift in early childhood language education, suggesting incorporating multimedia tools for more engaging and compelling learning experiences. The study's limitations include its focus on specific preschool environments and the potential challenge of replicating the approach in resource-limited settings. Further research is needed to assess the approach's applicability in diverse educational contexts and its long-term impacts.
Originality/value – This study offers novel insights into the application of multimedia tools in early childhood language education. It highlights how innovative teaching methods can significantly improve vocabulary skills and educational outcomes. These findings suggest impactful changes in teaching practices and pave the way for future research and potential shifts in educational policies.
Paper Type Research paper
An Ultra-wideband Low-power Low-noise Amplifier Linearized by Adjusted Derivative Superposition and Feedback Techniques
Authors: Alirezapoori Mohsen , Hayati Mohsen , Imani Mohammad A. , Shama Farzin , Almasi Pouria
Published: December 2023

Ultra-wideband (UWB) applications require low-power and low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) that can operate over a wide frequency range. However, conventional LNAs often suffer from poor linearity and high-power consumption. This research work proposes a novel LNA design that uses the adjusted derivative superposition (DS) technique and feedback to improve the linearity and reduce the power consumption of UWB LNAs. The DS technique enhances the third-order intermodulation (IM3) cancellation by adjusting the bias currents of the transistors, whereas the feedback improves the stability and input matching of the LNA. The LNA is implemented using a degenerated common source topology in a 180 nm standard CMOS technology. The simulation results show that the LNA achieves a power gain of 10–12.2 dB, an input third-order intercept point (IIP3) of about 12 dBm, and a noise figure of less than 2.5 dB over the UWB frequency band of 3.1–10.6 GHz. The input reflection coefficient is less than -10 dB, and the power consumption is 11.6 mW with a 1.5 V power supply. The designed LNA offers a novel and innovative solution for UWB applications that significantly improve the performance and efficiency of UWB LNAs whereas reducing the cost and complexity of implementation.
Factors related to the attitudes towards the older adults and emphatic skills of gerontology students
Authors: Doruk Kondakcı Dilek , Kılavuz Aslı , Özgür Özlem , Tufan İsmail
Published: December 2023

Aim: In this study, we aimed to determine the factors related to the attitudes and empathic skill levels of gerontology students towards the older adults.
Methods: 167 Gerontology students participated in our study. Data were collected by Google online survey method using personal information form, Kogan's Attitude towards Elderly Scale and Basic Empathy Scale.
Results: Mean age of the students is 21.41 ± 2 year, 80% were female. A statistically significant difference was found between the students' grade level, their mother's education level, whether they lived with an older adult at any time in their lives, the duration of living with an older adult and the total score of the attitude towards the elderly scale (p < 0.001, 0.002, 0.017, 0.044, respectively). There was a statistically significant difference between gender, mother's education level, the place where they lived for the longest time and the positive attitude score towards the elderly (p = 0.008, 0.005, 0.019, respectively). There was a statistically significant difference between the students' grade level, number of siblings, whether they lived with an older adult at any time in their lives and the negative attitude score towards the elderly (p<0.001, 0.016, 0.028, respectively).
A statistically significant difference was found between gender, mother's education level and the total score of the basic empathy scale (p<0.001, 0.005, respectively), emotional subscale (p<0.001, 0.041, respectively) and cognitive subscale scores (p = 0.007, 0.005, respectively). The mean Attitudes Towards Elderly Scale Total Score, Positive Attitude Sub-scale Score and Negative Attitude Sub-scale Score of the students were 156.52 ± 17.54, 72.59 ± 11.02 and 83.93 ± 11.89, respectively. The mean scores of Basic Empathy Scale Total Score, Cognitive Sub-scale Score and Emotional Sub-scale Score were 78.05 ± 10.19, 37.04 ± 4.94 and 41.02 ± 7.13, respectively.
Conclusions: In our study, it was determined that the gerontology department students had high attitudes and empathic skills towards the older adults.
Association of food consumption and physical activity with metabolic syndrome according to central obesity status in Indonesian adults: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Permatasari Mayang Januarti , Syauqy Ahmad , Noer Etika Ratna , Pramono Adriyan , Tjahjono Kusmiyati
Published: December 2023

Background: Previous studies have reported that the risk of metabolic syndrome differs between obese and non-obese individuals based on food consumption and physical activity.Objective: This study aims to analyze differences in the association of food consumption and physical activity with the incidence of metabolic syndrome in individuals with and without central obesity.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study examined individuals aged 19 to 64 years using Riskesdas 2018 data. Sample characteristics, including smoking habits, alcohol consumption, food consumption, physical activity, anthropometric data, clinical data, and biochemical data were collected for univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses. Logistic regression was used as a multivariate analysis to investigate the association of food consumption and physical activity with the risk of metabolic syndrome in individuals with and without central obesity. Results: In this study, individuals with and without central obesity significantly increased risk of metabolic syndrome (p<0.05) due to consuming nearly all kinds of unhealthy foods (sweet foods, savory foods, fatty/cholesterol-rich/fried foods, grilled foods, processed meat/chicken/fish, soft drinks/carbonated drinks, energy drinks, and instant noodles/other instant foods). However, only individuals without central obesity who frequently consume seasonings (OR=1.519, 95% CI: 1.241-1.859) have a significant association with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. Meanwhile, only individuals with central obesity who often consume sugary drinks (OR=1.315, 95% CI: 1.132-1.529) are significantly associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. In addition, inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables as well as lack of physical activity also significantly increase the risk of metabolic syndrome in individuals with and without central obesity (p<0.05).Conclusion: Only the consumption of seasonings and sugary drinks shows a different relationship to the risk of metabolic syndrome in individuals with and without central obesity.
Comparing Fault Tree Analysis methods combined with Generalized Grey Relation Analysis: A new approach and case study in the automotive industry
Authors: Shi J.L. , Lu Z.C. , Xu H.H. , Ren M.M. , Shu F.L.
Published: December 2023

The failure modes of products gradually show a diversified trend with the precision and complexity of the product structure. The combination of fault tree analysis and generalized grey relational analysis is widely used in the fault diagnosis of complex systems. In this study, we utilize a method that combines fault tree analysis and generalized grey relational analysis. This method is applied to diagnose the Expansion Adhesive Debonding fault of automobile doors. Then, we analyse and compare the differences in actual fault diagnosis results. The comparison involves three analysis methods: Fault Tree Analysis combined with Absolute Grey Relation Analysis (F-AGRA), Fault Tree Analysis combined with Relative Grey Relation Analysis (F-RGRA), and Fault Tree Analysis combined with Comprehensive Grey Relation Analysis (F-CGRA). Subsequently, we compare the findings with actual production results. This comparison allows us to discuss the differences between the three methods in the fault diagnosis of complex systems. We also discuss the application occasions of these methods. This study will provide a new method for fault analysis and fault diagnosis in the actual production of the automobile manufacturing industry. This method can eliminate faults effectively and accurately and improve product quality and productivity.
Perspektywy końca politycznej schizmy. Wpływ porozumienia saudyjsko-irańskiego na sytuację regionu the Middle East and North Africa
Authors: Stefanowski Michał , Wojciechowska Amelia
Published: December 2023

W poniższym opracowaniu przedstawiono wpływ porozumienia saudyjsko-irańskiego na sytuację w regionie the Middle East and North Africa. W artykule przedstawiono perspektywy na współpracę wyżej wymienionych państw. Główna hipoteza opracowania opiera się na twierdzeniu, iż porozumienie saudyjsko-irańskie może odgrywać istotną rolę dla stabilności regionalnej. W celu zrozumienia uwarunkowań tego procesu znaczące okazuje się przeanalizowanie implikacji polityk zagranicznych Królestwa Arabii Saudyjskiej oraz Islamskiej Republiki Iranu. W swoich rozważaniach autorzy dążą do zilustrowania istoty porozumienia, które w znacznym stopniu może się przyczynić do stabilizacji w regionie MENA. Autorzy zdecydowali się na zgłębienie powyższego tematu, z uwagi na aktualność wydarzenia, a także świadomość złożonych reperkusji, wpływających na współczesne stosunki międzynarodowe. Dodatkowo poprzez analizę dyskursu badawczego zauważono, z jednej strony, znaczne zainteresowanie relacjami saudyjsko-irańskimi przez zagranicznych badaczy oraz badaczki, z drugiej zaś, brak wystarczającego zgłębienia ze strony polskiego środowiska naukowego1. Jakie są główne różnice w strategii Iranu i Arabii Saudyjskiej w regionie MENA, oraz jaki jest związek między interesem Chińskiej Republiki Ludowej, a Bliskim Wschodem to główne problemy, które potraktowano w tym tekście. Kierując się przede wszystkim obserwacją empiryczną autorzy postarają się dowieść, że porozumienie saudyjsko-irańskie wykracza swoimi efektami daleko poza te dwa państwa i oddziaływać będzie na cały region. To wszystko przy jednoczesnym zachowaniu ostrożności w wysuwaniu predykcji na przyszłość. Autorzy w tekście odpowiadają na pytania: Czy porozumienie saudyjsko-irańskie może odgrywać istotną rolę dla stabilności regionalnej i czy postępujące w takiej formieporozumienia doprowadzą do końca politycznej schizmy Iranu z Arabią Saudyjską.
Human rights violations during Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. Selected aspects
Authors: Zinichenko Vladyslav
Published: December 2023

This article reviews human rights violations committed by Russians in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to June 1, 2022. It argues that the system of human rights protection did not have a significant impact on Russia and turned out to be ineffective during the war. The article considers the rules of international human rights law and international humanitarian law that can be applied during the wartime.
Motywacje do uczestnictwa w wyborach parlamentarnych w 2023 roku na przykładzie uczniów Zespołu Szkół Technicznych i Ogólnokształcących we Wrześni
Authors: Sokolski Mikołaj , Jankiewicz Zofia
Published: December 2023

Polskie wybory parlamentarne w 2023 są traktowane i przedstawiane jako najważniejsze od ponad 30 lat. Jednocześnie w przekazie publicznym często podkreśla się rolę młodych w procesie wyboru nowego kierunku rozwoju dla Polski. Współczesne warunki politycznie, które charakteryzują się wysoce emocjonalną debatą polityczną, wpływają na podejmowane przez najmłodszych wyborców decyzje wyborcze. Badanie podejmuje problematykę adolescentów i ich wiedzy okołopolitycznej, zainteresowania polityką i potencjalnego uczestnictwa w wyborach w 2023 roku. Grupę badawczą stanowią uczniowie w wieku od 17 do 19 r.ż. z Zespołu Szkół Technicznych i Ogólnokształcących im. Romana Abrahama we Wrześni (n = 213). Okazuje się, że badana grupa ma charakter niezwykle niejednorodny, z jednej strony, są to osoby o wysokim poziomie wiedzy, które interesują się polityką, z drugiej jednak, należą do tej grupy osoby, które charakteryzują się brakiem wiedzy politycznej. Mimo tak wyraźnych różnic większość badanych deklaruje swoje czynne uczestnictwo w wyborach w październiku 2023 r.
O niektórych psychospołecznych zasadach mediów społecznościowych
Authors: Klamka Wiktoria
Published: December 2023

Reklama w mediach społecznościowych stanowi kluczowy element promocji. Nie jest ona jednak możliwa bez oddziaływania perswazyjnego, które wykorzystuje autorytety, emocje czy sympatię. Emocje, zwłaszcza silne, odgrywają istotną rolę, ponieważ przyciągają uwagę. Sympatia wobec marki może z kolei wynikać np. z podobieństwa. Niezależnie od powyższego, należy jednak zachować ostrożność wobec elementów perswazji. Reklama w mediach społecznościowych przybiera bowiem subtelny charakter i wymaga pełnego zrozumienia psychospołecznych mechanizmów perswazji, tym bardziej, że często może maskować się za nią zwyczajna manipulacja.
Introduction to the special issue on Introducing bibliometrics in applied linguistics
Authors: Plonsky Luke
Published: December 2023

It is healthy and normal for an academic discipline to reflect on its publication conventions and practices, its incentive structures, and so forth. As social scientists, it is also natural for us to want to do so in a manner that is systematic and that employs well-established empirical methods, that is, by engaging in bibliometrics (see brief history of bibliometrics in Lei et al., this issue).
Research on the learning/teaching of L2 listening: A bibliometric review and its implications
Authors: Lei Lei , Deng Yaochen , Liu Dilin
Published: December 2023

This bibliometric study examined the development of research on the learning and teaching of second language (L2) listening from 1948 to 2020 (73 years). Specifically, the study involved: (1) a search and analysis of all the noun phrases to identify important research topics in the abstracts of the published journal articles on L2 listening over the 73 years (divided into three periods) using self-made Python scripts and (2) three co-citation analyses of the references in these articles regarding highly cited authors, publications, and journals, respectively, via the VOSviewer program. The keyword/phrase analysis produced results that helped uncover and delineate the research trends in L2 listening across the three time periods. The co-citation analyses identified the most highly cited authors, publications, and journals as well as the interrelations among the most highly cited items in each of the three categories illustrated with network maps. The results of the analyses and their implications are discussed.
The Routledge handbook of vocabulary studies: A study in micro-bibliometrics
Authors: Meara Paul
Published: December 2023

This paper reports a bibliometric analysis of two small data sets: a set of 34 papers that make up The Routledge handbook of vocabulary studies (Webb, 2020) and a set of papers dealing with second language (L2) vocabulary research taken from a single journal Frontiers in Psychology. Bibliometric maps based on author co-citations in these two data sets are presented and compared. Although the two data sets are comparable in terms of size, they appear to be very divergent. In particular, the significant sources identified in The Handbook map seem to play a relatively minor role in the Frontiers map. The obvious conclusion is that The Handbook is not as representative of L2 vocabulary research as its title might lead us to believe. The paper argues that micro-bibliometric studies like this one can sometimes highlight features that are lost in the more traditional large-scale bibliometric approach.
Polityka emerytalna państwa wobec bezpieczeństwa socjalnego rolników
Authors: Pogonowski Igor
Published: December 2023

W artykule opisano polski system ubezpieczeń społecznych rolników, z uwzględnieniem jego odrębności. Przedstawiono charakterystykę systemu w ujęciu porównawczym do powszechnego systemu ubezpieczeń. Podkreślono elementy wskazujące na uprzywilejowanie rolników i członków ich rodzin wobec pozostałej części społeczeństwa. Podniesiono również aspekt zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa socjalnego beneficjentom systemu rolniczego w kontekście wysokości przysługujących świadczeń, które kształtują się na poziomie znacznie niższym, niż w systemie ubezpieczeń powszechnych.
Aktywność zagraniczna (paradyplomacja) polskich województw na kierunku włoskim
Authors: Modzelewski Wojciech Tomasz
Published: December 2023

Podstawowym celem artykułu jest prezentacja aktualnego stanu współpracy zagranicznej (paradyplomacji) polskich samorządów wojewódzkich z partnerami z Włoch. W pierwszej, teoretycznej części pokazano istotę paradyplomacji, rozumianej jako zdolność jednostek samorządu terytorialnego do politycznych interakcji przestrzennych przekraczających granice państwa. W części empirycznej omówiono kierunki paradyplomacji polskich samorządów oraz polsko-włoskie partnerstwa regionalne. Starano się zweryfikować hipotezę, że samorządy wojewódzkie obok współpracy sąsiedzkiej, prowadzą także kooperację z partnerami geograficznie odległymi, czego przykładem są Włochy. W artykule zastosowano metody właściwe naukom społecznym, w tym studia przypadków oraz analizę ilościowo-jakościową.
The crystal structure of 1-(carboxymethyl)-1H-imidazole 3-oxide
Authors: Yang Zhongzhen , Tang Dongrun , Wang Haifang
Published: December 2023

C5H6O3N2, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 11.3451(10) Å, b = 4.9505(5) Å, c = 10.3200(8) Å, β = 99.220(3)°, V = 572.12(9) Å3, Z = 4, R

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(F) = 0.0429, wR

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2) = 0.1031, T = 170 K.
Statistical investigations and morphological aspects of cross-rheological material suspended in transportation of alumina, silica, titanium, and ethylene glycol via the Galerkin algorithm
Authors: Li Shuguang , Sohail Muhammad , Nazir Umar , Sherif El-Sayed M. , Hassan Ahmed M.
Published: December 2023

Several industrial applications include the use of nanoparticles in base fluids to improve the thermal performance of numerous mechanisms. The current inspection covers the investigation of trihybrid nanoparticles mixed in the cross-fluid model part of a rotating stretched surface in the presence of a heat source/sink, radiation effect, and nonlinear/linear convection. A trihybrid fluid is a unique type of fluid that surpasses hybrid nanofluids, conventional fluids, and nanofluids. Moreover, acetone and engine oil interchange energy in comparison to other liquids. Trihybrid fluids are now widely used in facilities such as electrical chillers, biotechnology, power pumps, the automotive industry, and air cleaners. The flow presenting model equations are derived in a rotating frame to study the momentum and thermal transportation in a nanofluid. The modeled problem was simplified by considering the boundary layer principle, which resulted in the formation of complex coupled partial differential equations (PDEs). The derived PDEs were converted into the corresponding nonlinear ODEs using suitable similarity transformations. Then, the converted ordinary differential equations (ODEs) were solved numerically via a strong and authentic procedure called finite element procedure from the current inspection; it is recoded that finite element method is a powerful method to handle complex problems arising in modeling of several mechanisms.
Hypoxic ischemic brain injury: animal models reveal new mechanisms of melatonin-mediated neuroprotection
Authors: Perrone Serafina , Carloni Silvia , Dell’Orto Valentina Giovanna , Filonzi Laura , Beretta Virginia , Petrolini Chiara , Lembo Chiara , Buonocore Giuseppe , Esposito Susanna , Nonnis Marzano Francesco
Published: December 2023

Oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation play a key role in the development of hypoxic–ischemic (H–I) induced brain damage. Following H–I, rapid neuronal death occurs during the acute phase of inflammation, and activation of the oxidant–antioxidant system contributes to the brain damage by activated microglia. So far, in an animal model of perinatal H–I, it was showed that neuroprostanes are present in all brain damaged areas, including the cerebral cortex, hippocampus and striatum. Based on the interplay between inflammation and OS, it was demonstrated in the same model that inflammation reduced brain sirtuin-1 expression and affected the expression of specific miRNAs. Moreover, through proteomic approach, an increased expression of genes and proteins in cerebral cortex synaptosomes has been revealed after induction of neonatal H–I. Administration of melatonin in the experimental treatment of brain damage and neurodegenerative diseases has produced promising therapeutic results. Melatonin protects against OS, contributes to reduce the generation of pro-inflammatory factors and promotes tissue regeneration and repair. Starting from the above cited aspects, this educational review aims to discuss the inflammatory and OS main pathways in H–I brain injury, focusing on the role of melatonin as neuroprotectant and providing current and emerging evidence.
Encounters of Trust and Faith: Order and Discovery in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Authors: Bowen Enika Cocoli
Published: December 2023

This reflection explores the clinical relevance of the impulse to seek and find, to observe and learn in the service of growth, as seen through a theological lens. It describes a clinical encounter in which questions about curiosity as a propeller of searching, the fate of accumulated knowledge, the clinical location of learning, and theological inquiry were interwoven. In doing so, it considers how even within the specificity of psychotherapeutic work the foundational questions of learning, knowing, and understanding parallel the fundamental order of reality as explored in theology. Furthermore, these questions are double-layered, insofar as in clinical encounters they apply to both therapist and patient; what happens between two people who meet in a specific place, time, and manner, for the very specific purpose of therapeutic outcome, is a microcosm of the internal-external worlds of both members of the therapeutic couple, the overlap of these worlds, and, some of the time, their intrinsic and intimate harmonizing. The foundational floor of this harmonizing is the result of the discovery that the created world is ordered, and therefore, order, when found, can lead a fruitful psychotherapeutic conversation onward.
Antibacterial effectiveness of different final irrigation activation techniques.
Authors:   Department of conservative dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Duhok , Duhok, Iraqi., Mustafa Bizhyan Mahdi , Selivany Bahar Jaafar , Ali Abduloma Baraka
Published: December 2023

Background and objective: To evaluate and compare the antibacterial effectiveness of ultrasonic, diode laser, XP endo finisher and finisher gentle file brush against Enterococcus faecalis in root canal dentin. Methods: Fifty-five single-rooted extracted mandibular premolars were decoronated to have a length of 12 mm, instrumented biomechanically with protaper Next up to size X3. After sterilization, five roots were selected as negative controls and the remaining teeth were inoculated with E. faecalis and incubated for 48 hr and at 37 ºC. The roots were then randomly divided into five groups (n=10), GI: Control group, GII: 5.25% NaOCl irrigation was activated by the ultrasonic system , GIII: By 980-nm diode laser , GIV: By Xp-endo finisher and GV : Activated by Finisher gentle file-brush. The antimicrobial efficacy was tested by collecting transfer fluid saline from the canals and counting the colony forming units (CFUs) of viable E. faecalis on agar plates. The statistical calculations were performed in JMP pro 14.3.0. using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) followed by a Tukey test to define the differences between the tested groups. Result: The mean bacterial CFU were 10.6 X 10^7 for Finisher gentle file brush, 35.6×10^7 for Diode laser, 39.6×10^7 for ultrasonic and 42.3×10^7 for XP Endo Finisher. Finisher gentle file brush showed a significant reduction in the colony count compared to the other groups. Conclusion: None of the irrigation activation techniques removed the bacteria completely from the canal. The four tested irrigation activation techniques were shown to be effective in the disinfection of the E. faecalis-contaminated root canals. Finisher gentle file brush was the most effective against E. faecalis, while XP endo finisher was the least effective against E. faecalis. treatment against E. faecalis in the root canal. Keywords: Utrasonic, Diode laser, XP endo finisher, irrigation activation techniques
Accidental findings of maxillary sinuses in dental patients on CBCT images. A retrospective study.
Authors:   Department of Oral Diagnosis, College of Dentistry, Hawler Medical University, Erbil/Iraq., Yalda Fedil Andraws
Published: December 2023

Background and objective: Maxillary sinus pathology is a common finding on routine CBCT scans of the maxilla. Hence the objective of this study is to define the frequency of accidental findings within maxillary sinuses on patients’ CBCT images that are referred for various dento-alveolar reasons in the maxilla and to evaluate the relation of the age and gender with the maxillary sinus condition. Methods: A total of 255 sequential CBCT scans from patients aged between 15-78 years, with a localized field of view (8.0cm x 5.0 cm) were retrospectively included in the analysis, resulting in an evaluation of 510 maxillary sinuses. The findings were categorized as healthy sinus, mucosal thickening, polypoid thickening and partial opacification. Result: Out of 255 patients, 148 (58%) were males and 107 (42%) were females with a mean age of 50.23 (SD=19.08). Implant assessment was the major request 206 (80.8%) followed by exploration of impacted teeth 35 (13.7%). 52.2% of included cases showed sinuses with no pathology (NP). 47.8% showed accidental findings of which mucosal thickening (MT) was the highest 104 (40.8%). The relationship between gender and maxillary sinus status was statistically non-significant (p=0.346). The relation of the age (≤50 and >50) and sinus status, however, was statistically significant (p=0.035). Conclusion: According to the present study results, the most common referral reasons for CBCT examination were for implant assessment. Mucosal thickening was the highest among the pathologic findings in the maxillary sinus. There was no significant relationship between gender and maxillary sinus status but there was a statistically significant relationship between age and findings. Keywords: CBCT, Maxillary sinus, incidental pathologies, Accidental findings, mucosal thickening.
Evaluation of the penetration depth of Guttaflow bioseal and Bioceramic sealers using scanning electron microscope (in vitro study).
Authors:   Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq., Saeed Razawa Kareem
Published: December 2023

Background and objective: Three- dimensional obturation of the canal is mandatory in root canal treatment to decrease failure rate, the major cause of root canal reinfection after obturation is insufficient obturation of the canal which later leads to a periapical lesion and reinfection.This study aimed to evaluate the penetration depth of Guttaflow bioseal and Bioceramic sealer. Methods: Twenty extracted single-rooted human teeth (mandibular first premolar) were used in this study, teeth were decornated leaving 10 mm root length. The chemico-mechanical preparation of the samples was done by using a protaper universal system till size F1 and then samples were divided into 2 groups (n = 10), according to the filling material in the first group Guttaflow bioseal used while in the second group Onefil bioceramic sealer used the sealers introduced into canals according to manufactures instructions and then obturated with gutta-percha size F1, single condensation technique used and finally samples were cross- sectioned at 3 and 7 mm, sealers penetration depth was measured by using scanning electron microscope. Result: Independent sample t-test shows that the difference between the penetration depth of guttaflow bioseal and bioceramic sealers are non-significant while the ANOVA test shows that the difference between the three sections of the root is highly significant for both sealer, coronal section shows the best result for Guttaflow bioseal while middle section for Bioceramic shows the best result of penetration. Keywords: penetration depth, Guttaflow bioseal, Bioceramic sealers, scanning electron microscope
Healing Applications in Hospital Interiors: Ceramic Art
Authors: Özgen Elif , Biçici Çetinkaya Pınar
Published: December 2023

Healthcare facilities include complex partnerships that accommodate different types of users to meet the needs of the healthcare sector and require the collaboration of many disciplines to meet these needs. Hospitals, which contain the outputs of different fields of expertise from city scale to industrial product scale, are fed by the fields of engineering, architecture, and interior architecture in terms of space. Interior design, on the other hand, is divided into theoretical and practical specializations related to building types. The fact that health buildings have significant differences from other buildings due to their function and the obligations that would be met is of great importance in terms of the benefit to be provided to the public by the studies to be carried out in the field. Hospital buildings and spaces are constructed and designed according to the standards determined by the shade's laws, regulations, or guidelines where they are to be built. In this context, the study aims to provide a public contribution with art outputs that would positively affect the recovery of the user for the spaces that are generally open to the use of users in hospital interiors by researching the standards in the framework of international standards. However, since traditional and modern art contents have different spatial needs; ceramic art outputs, which are included in traditional art, focus on the specific evaluation of the research with its visual and tactile character. Using qualitative research methods; hospital construction guidelines and literature research were carried out by data collection and inductive methods. The research aims to make theoretical and practical contributions to the healing space with ceramic artworks/objects in the field of architecture and design.
Optimizing Conditions for The Production Process of Cashew Apple Juice (Anacardium Occidentale L.) From Binh Phuoc (Viet Nam) Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
Authors: Hanh Nguyen Thi , Trang Nguyen Thi , Lap Tuong Van , Hung Nguyen Van , Trang Vu Thu , Long Nguyen Viet , Thuy Nguyen Thi
Published: December 2023

Cashew apple is one of the promising food material sources because this fruit contains high nutrtional values. This study aims for developing cashew apple juice into a new beverage and contributing to increase economic value for the byproduct of cashew industry. In this study, by using Reponse surface methodology (RSM), four different factors (juice concentration, %acid, %aroma, Brix) in mixing cashew apple juice product were examined to determine their optimum value in order to obtain the highest acceptance of the final product. The results of performed experiments showed that the combination of juice concentration 36%, acid 0.32%, aroma 0.017% and 13.7oBx gave the highest acceptance (6.925/9).
Development of sustainable use of natural resources by means of educational tasks with environmentally friendly content
Authors: Ivanishcheva Nadezhda
Published: December 2023

According to the position of the author of the article, in modern conditions of post-industrial de-velopment of civilization, the processes of interaction between man and the environment acquire a co-evolutionary character, aimed at implementing a new strategy for educating schoolchildren to respect nature. The purpose of this study is to comprehend and substantiate the cognitive tasks of the environmental content of the academic subject «Geography» for the successful education of schoolchildren's careful attitude to nature. The essence of the concept of «cognitive task» is clari-fied. The relevance of the pedagogical search in the problem field of education of a careful atti-tude to the nature of the potential of the subject «Geography» is substantiated. Attention is fo-cused on mastering the issues of «co-creation of man and nature for the sustainable development of society» (N.N. Moiseev) in the course of geography of the main school by means of cognitive tasks of environmental content. Four groups of cognitive tasks have been identified: determining the meaning of nature, identifying ways to use nature by man, mastering the directions for trans-forming nature, and implementing measures to protect nature. Examples of tasks for the education of environmentally-oriented foundations of value-based knowledge of nature by schoolchildren are given. The results obtained indicate that the education of a caring attitude towards nature by means of cognitive tasks allows one to build strategies in understanding one's role as a citizen and consumer in the context of the interconnection of natural, technological and social environments.
Requirements for a teacher-mentor in the works of K. D. Ushinsky and modern authors: comparative analysis
Authors: Svetonosovа Lyubov , Korchagina-Mokeeva Anna , Berkulov Daniyar
Published: December 2023

This article describes a study devoted to the comparative analysis of modern requirements for a teacher-mentor and requirements for him in the works of an outstanding Russian teacher K.D. Ushinsky. The purpose of the study is to analyze the modern requirements for a teacher-mentor in comparison with the requirements of K.D. Ushinsky. The article reveals the stages of research: analysis of the works of K.D. Ushinsky «A guide to teaching on the «Native word», «The project of the teachers' seminary», «Preface to the first volume of «Pedagogical Anthropology», «Native word. A book for teachers», a comparative analysis of modern requirements for a teacher-mentor and the requirements for him by K.D. Ushinsky, generalization of research results and formulation of conclusions. The article reveals the stages of research: analysis of the works of K.D. Ushinsky «A guide to teaching on the «Native word», «The project of the teachers' seminary», «Preface to the first volume of "Pedagogical Anthropology», «Native word. A book for teachers», a comparative analysis of modern requirements for a teacher-mentor and the requirements for him by K.D. Ushinsky, generalization of research results and formulation of conclusions. The article analyzes the pedagogical works of K.D. Ushinsky and describes his requirements for a mentor as a teacher and educator, reveals the modern understanding of mentoring by the authors as professional support of a young (novice) teacher by a more experienced mentor colleague. K.D. Ushinsky in the «Guide to teaching on the «Native Word» imposes special requirements on the mentor – primary school teacher – awareness of mastering the native language, correct, literate speech, learning to understand oral and written speech, teaching students to express their thoughts in writing. In the «Teacher's Seminary Project», K.D. Ushinsky points out that a mentor should have not only professional knowledge, but also skills, as well as readiness to carry out his duties. According to K.D. Ushinsky, a teacher-mentor should have patience and special knowledge, as well as pedagogical tact and experience. K.D. Ushinsky places high demands on a teacher-mentor. His pedagogical ideas can be applied in the modern professional education of future teachers and in the mentoring activities of novice teachers.
Redescription of Hemibrycon jelskii, with comments on H. huambonicus, and description of five new species from the Amazon River basin (Characiformes: Characidae: Stevardiinae)
Authors: Valencia C Román- , C RI Ruiz- , Bastidas AM , Taphorn DC
Published: December 2023

We examined 407 specimens and images of Hemibrycon jelskii1 and H. huambonicus2 (31 types and 376 non-types) and analyzed them using four analytical approaches: (i) traditional morphometry, (ii) morpho-geometric analysis, (iii) comparison of meristics (scales and fin rays), and (iv) comparison of color and pigment patterns. Our study determined that only 18 individuals from the 28 type specimens have characters that correspond with the description of H. jelskii. Hemibrycon jelskii was described from specimens of unknown, possibly multiple origins, raised in aquaria by Konstanty Jelski. A high morphological disparity exists among the individuals that make up the type series, so it is assumed that they are different forms, probably from different locations in the Huambo River drainage, in the Peruvian Andes. The reported variation in morphological and pigmentation characters observed in the type specimens is due to two main facts: 1) the incorrect taxonomic identification of one lot, which is a curimatid, Cyphocharax sp., and 2) the probability that specimens of the type series were collected from different localities. In addition, morphological differences were observed in the type series of H. huambonicus, consisting of three specimens in two lots. Our study also revealed five new species of Hemibrycon described herein.
The European wing oyster Pteria hirundo (Linnaeus, 1758) (Mollusca: Pteriidae): a known species with an unknown life mode
Authors: Mitsoudi Sofia Galinou- , Samara Elina , Manousis Thanasis , Koutrakis Emmanouil T
Published: December 2023

The European wing oyster Pteria hirundo is studied in terms of autecology: habitat, age and growth, substrate and associated fauna, relationships, and distribution and abundance in the North Aegean Sea of Greece by means of extensive collection, photography, biometry, and application of von Bertalanffy growth equation (VBGE), logistic 3P Prediction Model, and linear regression analysis on morphometric parameters. Results, such as the variety of sessile corals, hydrozoa, bivalves and sea urchins that the species uses as substrate, and its epibiotic polychaetes and bryozoa, are presented and discussed.
Device Related Thrombosis and Bleeding in Pediatric Health Care: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Ullman Amanda , Hyun Areum , Gibson Victoria , Newall Fiona , Takashima Mari
Published: December 2023

CONTEXT

The risk of invasive device–related thrombosis and bleeding contributes to morbidity and mortality, yet their prevalence by device-types is poorly understood.

OBJECTIVES

This study aimed to estimate pooled proportions and rates of thrombotic and bleeding complications associated with invasive devices in pediatric health care.

DATA SOURCES

Medline, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL, clinical trial registries, and unpublished study databases were searched.

STUDY SELECTION

Cohort studies and trials published from January 2011 to June 2022, including (1) indwelling invasive devices, (2) pediatric participants admitted to a hospital, (3) reporting thrombotic and bleeding complications, and (4) published in English, were included.

DATA EXTRACTION

Meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology guidelines for abstracting and assessing data quality and validity were used.

MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES

Device-specific pooled thromboses (symptomatic, asymptomatic, unspecified) and bleeding (major, minor).

RESULTS

Of the 107 studies, 71 (66%) focused on central venous access devices. Symptomatic venous thromboembolism in central venous access devices was 4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 3–5; incidence rate 0.03 per 1000 device-days, 95% CI, 0.00–0.07), whereas asymptomatic was 10% (95% CI, 7–13; incidence rate 0.25 per 1000 device-days, 95% CI, 0.14–0.36). Both ventricular assist devices (28%; 95% CI, 19–39) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (67%; 95% CI, 52–81) were often associated with major bleeding complications.

CONCLUSIONS

This comprehensive estimate of the incidence and prevalence of device-related thrombosis and bleeding complications in children can inform clinical decision-making, guide risk assessment, and surveillance.
Derivations of rings of infinite matrices
Authors: Bezushchak O.O.
Published: December 2023

We describe derivations of several important associative and Lie rings of infinite matrices over general rings of coefficients.
A finn felsőoktatási értékelőrendszer
Authors: Sasvári Péter , Urbanovics Anna
Published: December 2023

2015 óta Finnországban is megjelenik a Publication Forum nevű minősítési és
osztályozási rendszer, amely a kvantitatív kimutatások mellett támogatja a
kutatási eredmények minőségi értékelését is. A rendszer a „norvég modellhez”
hasonló, és a teljesítményalapú kutatási finanszírozás elemeként játszik
szerepet az országban. A modell négy kategória között differenciál és helyezi el
az egyes tudományos megjelenési felületeket. Kutatásunk célja rámutatni, hogy a
finn rendszer hogyan és milyen mértékben orientálja kutatóit a tudományos
kiválóság felé. Az elemzés módszertanát tudománymetriai adatokon alapuló leíró
statisztika adja, amely elsősorban a folyóiratkiadók és országaik megoszlására
fókuszál.

Eredményeink azt mutatják, hogy a topkategóriában dominálnak a nemzetközi szinten
vezető hagyományos kiadók (elsősorban a Big Five: Elsevier, Springer Nature,
Taylor and Francis, Wiley és Sage), illetve azt is láthatjuk, hogy a regionális
lapok, valamint a megafolyóiratok ezzel szemben leértékeltek. Megfigyelhetjük a
nyugat-európai – főleg a brit – folyóiratok felértékelődését is. A tanulmány
érdekessége, hogy a finn értékelési rendszer szerint vizsgáljuk a hazai
intézmények (16 egyetem) teljesítményét is.