bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring nomophobia with a German adaption of the nomophobia questionnaire (NMP-Q-D)
Authors: Coenen Melina , Görlich Yvonne
Published: December 2022

Nomophobia is considered a disorder of the modern world and describes the fear of being separated from one’s smartphone and being no longer connected and reachable. The aims of this Study were to translate the nomophobia questionnaire (NMP-Q) into German, validate the NMP-Q-D, and use it to shed light on the nomophobia construct. A total of 807 volunteer test subjects were included in the evaluation, 50 of them participated five months later in a retest study. A 4-factor structure of the NMP-Q-D could be confirmed by exploratory as well as by confirmatory factor analyses. The four factors are: (1) "Not being able to communicate", (2) "Losing connectedness", (3) "Not being able to access information", and (4) "Giving up convenience". The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the NMP-Q-D was .92 and the test-retest-reliability was .80. Significant correlations of frequency of smartphone usage with time spent confirmed criterion validity of NMP-Q-D. Construct validity was given by significant correlations of NMP-Q-D to fear of missing out and smartphone addiction. Neuroticism was positively associated with nomophobia, while consciousness and openness were lightly negatively associated. Anxiety correlated significantly positively with factor 1, and stress with factors 1 and 4. Life satisfaction was positively associated with factor 3 and well-being negatively with factor 4. A multiple regression analysis revealed smartphone usage, gender, and neuroticism as significant predictors of nomophobia. Females scored significantly higher for factors 1 and 4 compared to males. Nomophobia was rather widespread in the sample: Nearly half of the participants (49.4%) had a moderate level of nomophobia and 4.1% a severe nomophobia.
Is life satisfaction higher for citizens engaged in political participation: Analysis based on the Chinese social survey
Authors: Shi Shaocheng , Zhang Zixian , Yang Tianyi , Wang Jiangyin , Li Tianyang , Zhao Jinxu , Liu Tianlan , Wang Kun , Yang Mingyu , He Li
Published: December 2022

Background

Political participation is an important component of civil rights. Several studies have shown that citizens’ political participation not only influences the allocation of public resources, but also has a positive correlation with participants’ life satisfaction. Recently, political participation has become increasingly frequent in China; however, the research on Chinese citizens’ political participation and life satisfaction is insufficient. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between political participation and life satisfaction in the Chinese cultural context, and how this relationship varied under different conditions.

Methods

Based on 8,475 respondents from the 2015 Chinese Social Survey, ordinary least squares modeling was used to investigate the relationship of Chinese citizens’ political participation and their life satisfaction, and the differences that might exist in this relationship.

Results

Political participation was closely related to life satisfaction. Compared with non-political participants, the life satisfaction of political participants was 0.133 units higher, which was significant at the 1% level. Regarding the types of political participation, citizens engaged in institutionalized political participation had higher life satisfaction, whereas citizens engaged in non-institutionalized political participation had lower life satisfaction. Furthermore, two social capitals, namely social tolerance and social trust, were the mediating variables linking political participation to citizens’ life satisfaction.

Conclusions

In China, citizens engaged in political participation had higher life satisfaction, in contrast, citizens engaged in non-institutionalized political participation had lower life satisfaction.
Assessment of the role of anthocyanin standardized elderberry (Sambucus nigra) extract as an immune-stimulating nutraceutical of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus
Authors: Khan Md Mursalin , Mortuza Asif , Ibrahim Md , Mustafa Ahmed
Published: December 2022

The study of nutraceuticals and their connection to immunity is an expanding field of research. The use of nutraceuticals to alleviate stress and enhance immunity in adverse aquaculture environments have been examined to a certain extent. To elucidate the understanding, we focused on the immunological effect of membrane-separated 13% anthocyanin standardized elderberry (EB) extract with maltodextrin excipient, widely used first-line nutraceuticals to augment the immunity, in aquaculture fish, Nile tilapia. To evaluate the potential of EB-extract, we assessed their capability to enhance lymphocyte proliferation and interleukin-2 production in an in-vitro condition using spleen and thymus lymphocytes. The experiments on spleen and thymus T-cells demonstrated significantly higher T-cell proliferation by EB-extract when lectin mitogen Con A was present as a stimulator. Likewise, our spleen B-cell proliferation result reveals a significant effect of EB-extracts, along with B-cell stimulator non-lectin mitogen LPS. Further, the quantification of IL-2 indicates elevated IL-2 levels when spleen T-cells were cultured with EB-extracts and with Con A present as a stimulator. These suggest that 13% anthocyanin standardized EB-extracts can aggrandize fish cells’ cellular and humoral immune responses. With further research, elderberry extracts could be used to supplement commercial feed in aquaculture to reduce stress and stimulate the immune response.
Risk of carotid plaques according to triglyceride-glucose index stratified by thyroid function: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Kim Hye Jeong , Kwon Seong Soon , Park Sang Joon , Byun Dong Won , Suh Kyoil , Yoo Myung Hi , Bang Duk Won , Park Hyeong Kyu
Published: December 2022

Background

Recent studies have indicated that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index or subclinical thyroid dysfunction is associated with carotid plaques, a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk. However, evidence for this association is limited and inconsistent. This study aimed to evaluate the risk of carotid plaques according to TyG index and thyroid function status in the general population.

Methods

A total of 2,931 individuals who underwent carotid ultrasound as part of a comprehensive health examination at the Health Promotion Center of Soonchunhyang University Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Based on the TyG index and thyroid function status, the participants were divided into six groups: LoTyG-SHyper (low TyG index with subclinical hyperthyroidism), LoTyG-Eu (low TyG index with euthyroidism), LoTyG-SHypo (low TyG index with subclinical hypothyroidism), HiTyG-SHyper (high TyG index with subclinical hyperthyroidism), HiTyG-Eu (high TyG index with euthyroidism), and HiTyG-SHypo (high TyG index with subclinical hypothyroidism). A multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the risk of carotid plaques.

Results

The proportion of participants with significant carotid plaques was significantly different among the six groups (p<0.001, p for trend<0.001). The odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for significant carotid plaques were significantly higher in the HiTyG-SHypo group than in the LoTyG-Eu group, even after adjusting for confounding variables including sex, age, smoking, obesity, hypertension and diabetes mellitus (OR 1.506, 95% CI 1.045–2.170, p = 0.028). The OR of significant carotid plaques was higher in the HiTyG-Eu group than in the LoTyG-Eu group; however no associations were observed after additional adjustment for confounding variables.

Conclusion

The TyG index and thyroid function status are important predictors of the risk of carotid plaques in healthy individuals. Early evaluation of carotid plaques may be necessary for subjects with high insulin resistance and subclinical hypothyroidism.
Clinical characteristics associated with mortality of COVID-19 patients admitted to an intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital in South Africa
Authors: Nyasulu Peter S. , Ayele Birhanu T. , Koegelenberg Coenraad F. , Irusen Elvis , Lalla Usha , Davids Razeen , Chothia Yazied , Retief Francois , Johnson Marianne , Venter Stephen , Pillay Renilda , Prozesky Hans , Taljaard Jantjie , Parker Arifa , Decloedt Eric H. , Jordan Portia , Lahri Sa’ad , Moosa M Rafique , Moolla Muhammad Saadiq , Yalew Anteneh , Baines Nicola , Maud Padi , Louw Elizabeth , Nortje Andre , Dunbar Rory , Sigwadhi Lovemore N. , Ngah Veranyuy D. , Tamuzi Jacques L. , Zemlin Annalise , Chapanduka Zivanai , English René , Allwood Brian W.
Published: December 2022

Background

Over 130 million people have been diagnosed with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and more than one million fatalities have been reported worldwide. South Africa is unique in having a quadruple disease burden of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis, making COVID-19-related mortality of particular interest in the country. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics and associated mortality of COVID-19 patients admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) in a South African setting.

Methods and findings

We performed a prospective observational study of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection admitted to the ICU of a South African tertiary hospital in Cape Town. The mortality and discharge rates were the primary outcomes. Demographic, clinical and laboratory data were analysed, and multivariable robust Poisson regression model was used to identify risk factors for mortality. Furthermore, Cox proportional hazards regression model was performed to assess the association between time to death and the predictor variables. Factors associated with death (time to death) at p-value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Of the 402 patients admitted to the ICU, 250 (62%) died, and another 12 (3%) died in the hospital after being discharged from the ICU. The median age of the study population was 54.1 years (IQR: 46.0–61.6). The mortality rate among those who were intubated was significantly higher at 201/221 (91%). After adjusting for confounding, multivariable robust Poisson regression analysis revealed that age more than 48 years, requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, HIV status, procalcitonin (PCT), Troponin T, Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), and a low pH on admission all significantly predicted mortality. Three main risk factors predictive of mortality were identified in the analysis using Cox regression Cox proportional hazards regression model. HIV positive status, myalgia, and intubated in the ICU were identified as independent prognostic factors.

Conclusions

In this study, the mortality rate in COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU was high. Older age, the need for invasive mechanical ventilation, HIV status, and metabolic acidosis were found to be significant predictors of mortality in patients admitted to the ICU.
Concurrent locomotor adaptation and retention to visual and split-belt perturbations
Authors: Kim Seung-Jae , Howsden Scott , Bartels Nicole , Lee Hyunglae
Published: December 2022

Gait asymmetry is a common symptom in groups with neurological disorders and significantly reduces gait efficiency. To develop efficient training for gait rehabilitation, we propose a novel gait rehabilitation paradigm that combines two distinct perturbation strategies: visual feedback distortion (VFD) and split-belt treadmill (SBT) walking. In SBT walking, spatiotemporal gait adaptation can be readily achieved, but it quickly fades after training. Gait adaptation to implicit VFD in an unconscious manner tends to persist longer, potentially due to a greater engagement of implicit learning during training. Thus, we investigated whether the combined strategies would lead to more effective changes in symmetric gait patterns with longer retention periods. We compared the retention of the preserved asymmetric pattern acquired by “implicit VFD+SBT walking” with “SBT-only walking” and with “SBT walking with conscious correction”. In the implicit VFD+SBT walking, the speed of the two belts was gradually changed, the visual representation of gait symmetry was implicitly distorted, and no instructions were given to subjects except to watch the visual feedback. In the SBT walking with conscious correction, subjects were instructed to consciously correct their steps with the help of visual feedback while SBT walking. The SBT-only walking consisted of SBT walking with no visual feedback. After the 7-minute adaptation period, we removed the visual feedback and the split-belt perturbations, and we assessed the retention of the preserved asymmetric pattern while subjects continued walking for the 15-minute post-adaptation period. In a group of subjects who spontaneously showed visuomotor adaptation in response to the implicit VFD (16 out of 27 subjects), we found a greater retention rate during the implicit VFD+SBT walking trial than the SBT-only walking or the SBT walking with conscious correction trials. The implicit visual distortion paradigm delivered in an attention-independent (unconscious) manner can be utilized and integrated into SBT walking to improve the efficacy of symmetric gait adaptation by producing longer-lasting effects on the retention of a newly learned motor pattern.
Perfluorocarbons cause thrombocytopenia, changes in RBC morphology and death in a baboon model of systemic inflammation
Authors: Pidcoke Heather F. , Delacruz Wilfred , Herzig Maryanne C. , Schaffer Beverly S. , Leazer Sahar T. , Fedyk Chriselda G. , Montogomery Robbie K. , Prat Nicolas J. , Parida Bijaya K. , Aden James K. , Scherer Michael R. , Reddick Robert L. , Shade Robert E. , Cap Andrew P.
Published: December 2022

A perfluorocarbon (PFC) investigated for treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) delivers oxygen to support brain function, but causes transient thrombocytopenia. TBI can cause acute inflammation with resulting thrombocytopenia; an interaction between the PFC effects and TBI inflammation might exacerbate thrombocytopenia. Therefore, PFC effects on platelet (PLT) function and hemostasis in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) model of inflammation in the baboon were studied. Animals were randomized to receive saline ±LPS, and ± one of two doses of PFC. PLT count, transmission electron microscopy, and microparticle populations were quantified at baseline (BL) and at 2, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours; hemostatic parameters for aggregometry and for blood clotting were measured at baseline (BL) and days 3 and 4. Injection of vehicle and LPS caused thrombocytopenia within hours; PFCs caused delayed thrombocytopenia beginning 48 hours post-infusion. LPS+PFC produced a more prolonged PLT decline and decreased clot strength. LPS+PFC increased ADP-stimulated aggregation, but PFC alone did not. Microparticle abundance was greatest in the LPS+PFC groups. LPS+PFC caused diffuse microvascular hemorrhage and death in 2 of 5 baboons in the low dose LPS-PFC group and 2 of 2 in the high dose LPS-PFC group. Necropsy and histology suggested death was caused by shock associated with hemorrhage in multiple organs. Abnormal morphology of platelets and red blood cells were notable for PFC inclusions. In summary, PFC infusion caused clinically significant thrombocytopenia and exacerbated LPS-induced platelet activation. The interaction between these effects resulted in decreased hemostatic capacity, diffuse bleeding, shock and death.
Vitamin D deficiency and associated factors among antenatal care attending pregnant women in Sodo town, South Ethiopia: A facility-based cross-sectional study
Authors: Haile Dibora Teferi , Damote Takele Tadesse , Sadamo Fikadu Elias , Demissie Zeleke Geto , Dake Samson Kastro
Published: December 2022

Background

Vitamin D deficiency is an emerging public health problem globally, with devastating health consequences. Pregnant women are most susceptible for Vitamin D deficiency, and black women particularly are under double burden of the problem. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency and identify associated factors among antenatal care attending pregnant women.

Methods

A facility-based cross-sectional study involving 331 pregnant women was conducted from March to April in 2021. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select the study participants from antenatal care service providing facilities. Data were collected by using interviewer-administered questionnaire and 5ml of blood sample was collected using aseptic techniques. Data were entered into Epi Data software version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify the associated factors.

Results

In this study, about 39% of the women were Vitamin D deficient; of which 8.8% were severely deficient. The mean serum Vitamin D level was 24.43ng/ml. Women with Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥30 (AOR = 47.31; 95% CI: 3.94, 567.70) and who never ate egg had a higher chance of being Vitamin D deficient (AOR = 7.48; 95% CI: 1.02, 55.05). On the other hand, women who were exposed to mid-day time sunlight (AOR = 0.30; 95% CI: 0.11, 0.77) were less likely to become Vitamin D deficient.

Conclusions

Vitamin D deficiency is higher among obese women and women who did not consume egg. Being exposed to mid-day sunlight is protective against Vitamin D deficiency. Having optimal body weight, mid-day sun light exposure and consumption of Vitamin D rich diet might contribute to reduce the risk of Vitamin D deficiency.
Warning and active steering rollover prevention control for agricultural wheeled tractor
Authors: Gao Jie , Yin Chengqiang , Yuan Guanhao
Published: December 2022

Tractor rollover is regarded as the most fatal incident in agricultural production, but some of which can be avoided by timely anti-rollover warning and active control. There have been a lot of researches on the tractor rollover model building and rollover protective structure designing but few on the anti-rollover control. The purpose of this study is to develop a cheaper and practical anti-rollover control system based on active steering technique and to prove the efficiency of the proposed scheme for the wheeled tractors. A three-degree-of-freedom rollover dynamics model including automatic steering system is established. A control scheme by adjusting the roll angle to keep the stability based on the adaptive sliding mode control is proposed with the estimated lateral velocity according to the feedback correction principle. Front wheel angle tracking controller is designed adopting internal model control (IMC) theory. Simulation results exhibit that the active anti-rollover control can calculate the stability index in real time and can keep it within the stable range by adjusting the front steering wheel angle. It is prospective for the proposed scheme to provide a valuable reference to reduce tractor rollover accidents.
Law and media ecology at a tea party: Engaging with the invisibilities within the law
Authors: Krupiy Tetyana (Tanya)
Published: December 2022

The present work advances knowledge by placing law and media ecology in a dialogue. It demonstrates that using the theoretical framework of media ecology creates new insights. Its use enables legal scholars to identify and analyse invisibilities in the law. By engaging with such invisibilities, legal scholars can become more self-reflective about how they engage with the law. They can gain a different perspective on legal issues and reframe how they understand these issues. As a result, the legal community becomes better positioned to propose new approaches to tackling legal problems. The article uses numerous case studies. Two case studies involve law and emotion scholarship. The third case study focuses on scholarship, which examines the sensory dimension of law.
Contemporary Art and Feminism, Jacqueline Millner and Catriona Moore
Authors: O’Keeffe Caitlin
Published: December 2022

Review of: Contemporary Art and Feminism, Jacqueline Millner and Catriona Moore

London and New York: Routledge (2021), 270 pp., p/bk,

ISBN: 978-1-00040-429-6, US $44.95
Maternal fear, loss and hope in Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdown: Women-mothers performing lived maternity, using self-report in words and pictures, within the context of the CONNECT-from-HOME art therapy Zoom group
Authors: Xeros-Constantinides Sophia , Boland Bernice
Published: December 2022

This article offers a window onto the authoring and performing of lived maternity experiences by new mothers who met virtually and participated in group art therapy during the time of COVID-19 lockdown in Melbourne, Australia, between July and December 2020. The eight-week, face-to-face art therapy programme CONNECT for distressed mothers and babies was delivered for the first time via Zoom to participant mothers, each provisioned with a printed booklet and a pack of art materials. In weekly Zoom sessions, women-mothers were encouraged to contemplate and revisit their motherhood journeys through engagement in a series of art-based exercises facilitated by two experienced therapists. Through words and picture-making, mothers authored and represented their lived maternity experiences and, in turn, took to the Zoom stage to ‘show and tell’ the group audience just how maternity had played out for them, with the added anxiety of that uninvited guest at the party – COVID. A lived maternity group culture arose that permitted a redefinition of maternity; understanding and wisdom flourished as group members decided for themselves what the ‘new normal’ was for lived maternity in the time of COVID. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale scores showed a reduction in distress over the course for the participants. Post-group written feedback from participants about the CONNECT-from-HOME Zoom group revealed benefits including feeling less alone, feeling affirmed in a sense of struggle, wisdom gained in understanding past life experiences through reflection and group discussion, enjoying the process of art expression to give visual form to emotions/experiences and gaining understanding/wisdom from hearing other mothers tell about their motherhood journeys in words/pictures. Whilst several mothers were able to identify a positive impact on their mothering from the COVID pandemic, with their partner able to share in the early life of the baby, the vast majority of mothers performed fear and loss. Written feedback revealed largely negative impacts from the COVID pandemic and lockdown, specifically anxiety about health and reduced access to medical care and support. Lockdown elicited a sense of crisis, feelings of being ‘cheated’ (out of anticipated/wished-for motherhood experiences) and anger, anxiety, isolation, profound loss and disappointment alongside impact on energy, well-being, stress levels, mental health, self-esteem and relationships with baby, partner and extended family.
To stay put or migrate: Dynamics of migration in a village in Jharkhand, India
Authors: Babu Ajit Kumar
Published: December 2022

Through a study of a village in Jharkhand, India, the paper maps the migration process of workers due to the structural transformation of the rural area. The nature of transformation in Jharkhand has led to a process of migration as a temporary strategy. This paper illustrates the processes wherein the socio-economic dynamic of the village is reflected in different migration strategies which take the form of identity and assignment-based networks. The paper develops a rudimentary typology of migrant workers to map the differential effects of reverse migration. Reverse migration due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lost skills, lost opportunities and increased competition which has affected workers in different networks and identity groups to varying extents. The breakdown of networks and their revival in the subsequent period led to the solidification of the identity-based networks, which is a reflection of the hierarchy in the village. The paper argues that reverse migration and the subsequent revival of the migration networks are taking on an exclusionary form that affect an already vulnerable population disproportionately.
KUPUNESIA APPLICATION FOR CITIZEN SCIENCE: NEW WAY OF MAINSTREAMING INTEREST AND STUDY OF INDONESIAN BUTTERFLIES
Authors: Peggie Djunijanti , Prabowo Swiss Winasis Bagus , Shahroni Abdul Mutholib , Shidiq Fariq Izzudien Ash , Irwansyah Lutfi , Soenarko Soenarko , Rahma Nabila , Wafa Imti Yazil
Published: December 2022

Indonesia is a mega biodiversity country and is host to many endemic butterfly species. However, data about Indonesian butterflies is still very limited due to some constraints of research personnel capacity, budget, challenging access to many islands, and other factors. This paper aims to inform a new direction using the Kupunesia App as a breakthrough and to invite more citizen science participation to accelerate butterfly research in Indonesia. The involvement of butterfly enthusiasts as citizen scientists has increased the knowledge as can be seen within one month of the launching of the App in November 2022. About 500 people have downloaded the App, 182 people have contributed their data to Kupunesia App, 342 checklists were recorded and 321 species were observed from various locations in Indonesia. This momentum should be maintained so that it can effectively and sustainably support citizen scientists.
Ectopic cervical thymic squamous cell carcinoma misdiagnosed as thyroid cancer: a case report
Authors: Kim Ju-Yeon , Jung Eun Jung , Kim Jae-Myung , Lee Han Shin , Park Taejin , Jeong Sang-Ho , Jeong Chi-Young , Ju Young-Tae
Published: December 2022

Ectopic thymic neoplasm, particularly ectopic thymic carcinoma, is a rare disease that presents as a neck mass. Here, we present a case of ectopic thymic squamous carcinoma in a 65-year-old man who presented with persistent hoarseness. After fine needle aspiration cytology, the patient underwent total thyroidectomy with lymph node dissection. The final histopathological examination revealed the ectopic thymic squamous carcinoma. The patient was discharged without any postoperative complications. The patient received adjuvant radiation therapy and did not progress during the 1-year follow-up period.
Metastatic breast cancer from a hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report
Authors: Bang Hyewon , Kim Nam-Hee , Choi Seung Hye , Bae Si Hyun , Jung Eun Sun , Min Ki Ouk , Eom Yong Hwa
Published: December 2022

Breast metastases from extramammary malignancies are rare. Here, we report a case of breast metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after breast mass excision in a 63-year-old woman. A new breast nodule was noticed after transarterial chemoembolization, transarterial radioembolization, and stereotactic body radiation therapy for HCC. Breast ultrasound and core needle biopsy were performed to differentiate between the breast tumors. The biopsy result was invasive breast carcinoma, and wide excision of the breast was performed. The final pathological diagnosis was HCC breast metastasis based on histological findings and immunohistochemical staining results. After 9 months of follow-up, HCC and breast metastasis recurred. Despite palliative treatment, the patient died due to complications and general health deterioration. Although breast metastasis due to HCC is very rare, HCC breast metastasis should be considered when a new breast mass is discovered in a patient with a history of HCC for effective treatment and management.
People and Volcanoes of the Okа Plateau in Ancient Times: the Infl uence of Volcanic Activity on the Choice of Settlement Sites
Authors:   Institute of Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies of Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Science, V. Tashak
Published: December 2022

The Oka Plateau is situated in the Sayan Mountain System on the West of the Buriatia Republic. In the Late Pleistocene, this territory was influenced by local glaciers which were developed along the rivers’ valleys. . Glaciers played an important role in the strategy of human development of the territory of the Oka Plateau, for long periods of time making inaccessible the numerous valleys of the tributaries of the Oka River, the main water artery of the Oka Plateau. Starting from the end of the Pleistocene and throughout most of the Holocene, volcanic activity intensified in the upper reaches of the Zhobolok (a tributary of the Oka). The poured lava flows advanced into the Oka valley and blocked the river, creating a natural dam. As a result, a vast dammed paleolake was formed above the dam. After the natural situation stabilized, the shores of the paleolake were actively developed during the Holocene optimum. It was the settlement of the people whose material culture finds many analogies among the archaeological materials of the Angara region. In 2021, a series of Neolithic sites were discovered in the area of Zun Nomto-Gol. During the study of these sites, the frequency and sequence of development of the shores of the ancient lake were established. The fact of a gradual decrease in the level of the dammed lake at an early stage of its existence (the Neolithic era according to archaeological periodization) has also been established. Later, the water level in the lake decreased dramatically and many ancient sites turned out to be high above the water, which led to the cessation of the development of previously inhabited areas.
Th e Image of the Turkic Kaghan in Small Forms Toreutics (Based on Materials of the Cult-Memorial Yeleke Sazy Complex in Eastern Kazakhstan)
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National Universit, S. Samashev
Published: December 2022

This article is devoted to the analysis of the preliminary results of the study of materials obtained during the excavations of the cult-memorial (memorial) complex Eleke sazy in Eastern Kazakhstan. The characteristic of the recorded stone constructions and found objects of material culture is given. The basic attention is given to the image of Turkic Kaganate embodied in the products concerning toreutics (art metal of small forms). It is concluded that Yelekesazin complex was built on the place where a body of the dead “appanage” Khaganate, who apparently belonged to a younger branch of “golden” Ashin dynasty, was burnt. The headquarters of this ruler could be nearby in the northern foothills of Tarbagatai. Further archaeological research will allow supplementing and clarifying the outlined historical, cultural and socio-political reconstruction.
Materials of the Sayano-Altai Archaeological Expedition of 1935 in the A.V. Anokhin National Museum of the Altai Republic
Authors:   National Museum of the Altai Republic. A. V. Anokhin, S. Kireev
Published: December 2022

The Sayano-Altai archaeological expedition of 1935 of the State Academy of the History of Material Culture and the State Historical Museum under the general direction of S.V. Kiselev, working in two detachments, made a significant contribution to the study of archaeological sites of the Altai Mountains. The second detachment of the expedition was led by the director of the Oirot Museum of Local Lore (now the National Museum of the Altai Republic named after A. V. Anokhin), a professional archaeologist S. M. Sergeev, who conducted research near the villages of Tuekta and Bystryanskoye. The materials of the excavations near the village of Tuekta belong to the ancient Turkic culture; the materials of the excavations near the village of Bystryanskoe belong to the Bystryansk culture of the Northern Altai of the early Iron Age. All the materials and documents obtained during the excavations were transferred to the local museum and made up its “golden fund”. The vast majority of the finds from S.M. Sergeev’s excavations have not been published, which signifi cantly reduces the information potential of the collection. The article provides a brief overview of the materials, both documentary and subject series, obtained as a result of the work of the second detachment of the expedition, stored in the A. V. Anokhin National Museum of the Altai Republic.
Environmental Literacy Through Tales of the Archipelago for Early Childhood
Authors: Ramdhania Ammy , Djoehaeni Heny
Published: December 2022

Purpose – This study aims to determine the extent to which Indonesian fairy tales help early childhood in environmental literacy. The environmental literacy movement is increasingly being socialized to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining environmental sustainability and natural balance. Through the fairy tales of the archipelago, environmental literacy is introduced to early childhood in a fun way, helping their social-emotional development, skills, and attitudes to care for the environment as early as possible. The richness and diversity of the archipelago provide many benefits for present and future life. Archipelago fairy tales are part of ethnoparenting to perpetuate the richness of the archipelago’s culture and local wisdom.Design/methods/approach – The method used was a qualitative methods, the research describes a descriptive narrative and is strengthened by data in the field obtained through interviews, filling out questionnaires, and direct observation.Findings – The study results show that students who listen to Indonesian fairy tales in class have broad environmental insight and are quickly reminded to behave in environmental care. The children received adequate knowledge, but their skills, attitudes, and understanding were lacking. So they tend to ignore the environment. The following finding is that a group of children who are not interested in the fairy tales of the archipelago does not know the environmental conditions, so it is not easy to behave in environmental care. Meanwhile, children who are enthusiastic about the archipelago’s fairy tales at school and repeat them at home produce children who really appreciate the environment and apply their insights more creatively in their environment.Research implications/limitations – The study took place in an educational institution with 30 students, four educators, and 30 parents. Practical implications – This study hoped that further research will increase environmental awareness with a different approach, involving students’ parents as role models.Originality/value – The study fundamental to help teachers instill environmental literacy in students their students as early as possible through the fairy tales of the archipelago.

Paper type Case study
Edupreneurship in Stimulating the Independence of Early Childhood
Authors: Ismaiyah Nurul , Suyadi Suyadi , Nadlifah Nadlifah , Putro Khamim Zarkasih , Astuti Ria
Published: December 2022

Purpose – This study aims to analyze the role of edupreneurship in training children's independence. This study describes the strategies undertaken to stimulate children's independence values through several entrepreneurial activities such as market day activities, cooking classes and work bazaars.Design/methods/approach – This research method is qualitative descriptive. The research subject is the principal, an early childhood education class teacher in Batu Karang who implements edupreneur day. This research was conducted in Batu Karang Village. Data were collected through observation, interviews and documentation to obtain in-depth information. The type of interview chosen was semi-structured. Conclusions are obtained from the results of data analysis with three stages reduction, data display and then conclusion. Test the validity of the data is done through source and technique triangulation.Findings – The study found that many children were still less orderly, disciplined and dared to carry out activities independently. This research shows the role of edupreneurship in stimulating independence from an early age through entrepreneurial activities.Research implications/limitations – Market day activities have implications for training children from an early age to be independent so that the child's perspective will rise to become an entrepreneur. This study has limitations in learning early childhood education in rural areas that are not promoted independently, so the activities carried out are not monitored.Practical implications – This study implies that edupreneurship in training early childhood independence can be done through market day activities.Originality/value – This study contributes to understanding teachers and education parties utilizing entrepreneurial activities to foster an independent spirit for entrepreneurship and building the economy. Paper type: Research paper
Handling Children with Special Needs Through Motor Activities
Authors: Rukmana Tri , Suyadi Suyadi , Rahayu Siti Sri , Anggryani I'in , Muarofakh Muarofakh
Published: December 2022

The teacher can identify any child with a disability or special need. This is quite difficult for the teacher when the child is disturbed. Children will have difficulty learning, experience delays in doing tasks or activities, and have difficulty adjusting to the surrounding environment. The purpose of this study is to describe the efforts made by teachers in dealing with children with special needs in Al-Kindi Kindergarten. This type of research is qualitative with analytical techniques using an interactive engineering model. In this study, data analysis has been carried out simultaneously with the data collection process in the form of interviews, observations, and documentation. The object of this study was four children and four accompanying teachers. The results showed that the efforts made by teachers in dealing with children with special needs gave good results, including giving more attention to children, providing special classes for children, adding special activities for children, and providing special checks (assessments). From this study, it can be concluded that the efforts made by the teacher are effective in dealing with children with special needs who experience concentration disorders and are deaf.
Perceptions of Early Childhood Parents Towards Integrated Islamic Kindergarten Educational Institutions
Authors: Nafiah Qotrun Nada , Rafiq Amina Rosa Mumtaza , ElbehairyThird Youssef Shawky
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the perspective of parents on integrated Islamic educational institutions in the midst of the rise of Educational Institutions that are currently competing to carry out integrative learning. This research uses an exploratory case study method with a qualitative approach digging deeper into how parents' perceptions of integrated Islamic educational institutions and the factors of issues that build perceptions. The data source used is 8 early age parents who live in Plembutan Village. The data collection technique used is the in-depth interview technique.  Data analysis uses three stages, namely data reduction, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The result of this research is that an integrated Islamic educational institution is seen as an educational institution with a good curriculum because it can combine religious science and science, is classified as elite, is synonymous with a group, and attracts the attention of parents enough to make it an alternative in choosing the best educational institution for their children. The impact of this research is expected to be an illustration for educational institutions, both integrated Islamic institutions and other institutions to improve the quality of education based on the results of parents' views.
Forming Independence in Young Children Through The Habituation Method
Authors: Irhamna Irhamna , Mardiana Elvi , Putro Khamin Zarkasih , Na'imah Na'imah
Published: December 2022

This study aims to examine the method of habituation in getting used to the attitude of independence in early childhood in Malahayati Kindergarten, which can be seen in the early days of schooling early childhood in school have behavior that cannot be separated from parents and the existence of bad attitudes that exist in children when children at home, then through this study the researchers wanted to see how the adoption of the habituation method applied in Malahayati Kindergarten in shaping the attitude of independence in children. The type of research used in this study is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Furthermore, the data collection tools used are interviews aimed at class teachers as those who plan and implement learning activities for children and observations aimed at class B children with documentation as complementary data. The research results show that the formation of independence in children with the habituation method can change children's behavior with the help of teachers who become role models.
Parents' Perspective On Early Childhood Parenting
Authors: Risnawati Atin , Marhumah Marhumah , Naimah Naimah , Hamidah Hamidah
Published: December 2022

Guiding children to become intelligent people requires nurturing and educating children. The family is the environment most responsible for educating children. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of understanding of parents about early childhood parenting and to find out how the role of parents in caring for children aged 4-6 years in Berasan Mulya Village. This type of research is descriptive quantitative. The research subjects were 30 parents who had children aged 4-6 years in the village of Berasan Mulya. The data analysis technique was carried out by determining the score and processing the data, calculating the frequency of the data, then making a categorization in the form of a percent on the level of parental understanding of early childhood parenting. Collecting data using a questionnaire/questionnaire. The results of this study are that many parents in Berasan Mulya Village already understand the pattern of parenting to early childhood. The highest level of understanding of parenting based on parental education level is high school level with the highest percentage, while the highest level of understanding of parenting based on parenting profession is self-employed. The way parents care for children aged 4-6 years in Berasan Mulya Village according to the results of the questionnaire is that parents tend to use democratic parenting which explains that parents' understanding is included in the good category, because they prioritize the interests of children, but do not hesitate to guide them. Parents with this behavior are rational and always base their actions on ratios or thoughts.
A Comparison of Wound Healing Score between Chromic Catgut and Polyglycolic Acid Perineal Suturing at Seven Days Postpartum: A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Alam Syaiful
Published: December 2022

Background: Perineal Injury is a frequent vaginal delivery complication that can result in dyspareunia, urine and fecal incontinence, granulomas, and discomfort, which can contribute to long-term morbidity. The choice of suture material determines the outcome in perineal injury. This study aims to compare the wound healing scores between chromic catgut and polyglycolic acid perineal suturing at seven days postpartumMethods: Randomized control trial study conducted at 3 hospitals in Indonesia. The patient met our criteria was randomly group into Chromic Catgut as a control and Polyglycolic Acid as a treatment group. After 7 days of perineal suturing, the wound healing was assessed with REEDA (redness, edema, ecchymosis, discharge, approximation) score by the chosen operator.Results:  No significant difference in each indicator of the REEDA score (p>0.05). Most of the indicators are each dominated by a score of 0. The maximum score for redness is 2, the score for edema is 1, the score for ecchymosis and discharge is 0, the approximation score is 1, and the total score is 4. On hematological examination, polyglycolic acid showed lower hemoglobin levels and higher leukocyte levels compared to chromic catgut (p=0.025 and 0.005, respectively).Conclusion: There was no difference in wound healing score between Chromic Catgut and Polyglycolic Acid Perineal Suturing at Seven Days Postpartum.
Influence of organo-chemical fertilizer mixed with hormones on yield of Zea mays (L.) and soil productivity
Authors: KETEKU Agbesi Kwadzo , INTANON Pumisak
Published: December 2022

The effect of five fertilizers; NPK (15-15-15), organo-chemical hormone mixed formula 1 (HO-1), Formula 2 (HO-2), Formula 3 (HO-3) and granular organic fertilizer (GOF) were investigated on maize yield and soil properties in a Randomized Complete Block Design with 4 replications. The new hybrid maize (GT 822) was sown at 75 x 25 cm² spacing. The fertilizer rate was 300 kg ha-1. Initial soil analysis showed that the soil had a lower rate of nutrients but after the second season of trial a significant (p ≤ 0.05) improvement was observed in soil properties, the highest residual NPK of 0.875 %, 0.0275 %, and 0.0267 % were recorded in HO-3 plots. Vegetative data showed that maize height, dry matter, leaf area, and leaf chlorophyll of 270.85 cm, 282.66 g, 156.02 dm², and 56.70, respectively were also highest in HO-3 fertilizer. Plant growth indices; RGR, LAI, and dry matter use efficiency of 0.132 g g-1day-1, 5.90 and 34.4 %, respectively were best in HO-3. Grain yield and crude protein of 8276.68 kg ha-1 and 8.99 % were recorded in HO-3, followed by HO-2 and NPK. Lower yields were obtained from the control and GOF. Our finding revealed that the integration of nutrient sources in a balanced ratio produced the greatest yield output, improved soil properties, and is therefore the future approach to planning an effective fertilizer strategy. Reliance on GOF as a sole fertility package for maize production may result in significant yield losses compared to the integrated approach or use of NPK fertilizer.
Kazalniki in vitro fermentacije in tvorba HMK iz nestrukturnih ogljikovih hidratov pri kuncih
Authors: LAVRENČIČ Andrej , KERMAUNER Ajda
Published: December 2022

Šest čistih nestrukturnih ogljikovih hidratov (glukoza, fruktoza, saharoza, β-glukan iz ječmena, inulin iz cikorije (inulin-C) in inulin nedefiniranega izvora (inulin-N)) smo inkubirali v inokulumu, pripravljenem iz vsebine slepega črevesa kuncev, in spremljali kazalnike kinetike in vitro tvorbe plina (skupna potencialna tvorba plina (B), največja hitrost fermentacije (MFR), čas, v katerem je MFR dosežena (TMFR), časovni zamik fermentacije (Lag), tvorba plina (Gas8) in hitrost fermentacije pri 8 urah inkubacije (FR8)) in vsebnosti hlapnih maščobnih kislin (HMK) po 8 urah fermentacije. MFR so bili največji, TMFR pa najkrajši pri fermentaciji sladkorjev: glukoze (MFR 36,0 ml/h; TMFR 8,6 h), fruktoze (MFR 38,6 ml/h; TMFR 9,6 h) in saharoze (MFR 33,2 ml/h; TMFR 9,4 h). Najslabše je fermentiral β-glukan (MFR 12,5 ml/h; TMFR 15,3 h), inulina pa sta fermentirala zelo različno: inulin-N hitreje in intenzivneje (MFR 32,3 ml/h; TMFR 8,3 h), podobno kot sladkorji, inulin-C pa počasi in s slabo intenzivnostjo (MFR 30,5 ml/h; TMFR 11,5 h). Tvorba HMK je bila največja pri sladkorjih in inulinu-N, majhna pri inulinu-C in najmanjša pri β-glukanu (p < 0,05). Molarni delež ocetne kisline je bil pri sladkorjih in inulinu-N manjši kot pri inulinu-C in β-glukanu, pri katerih je bil delež maslene kisline najmanjši (p < 0,05).
Polityka zagraniczna Serbii po rozpadzie Jugosławii. W poszukiwaniu sojuszników (szkic problemu)
Authors: Szczepański Wojciech
Published: December 2022

Celem artykułu jest szkicowa charakterystyka serbskich strategii geopolitycznych w okresie od rozpadu socjalistycznej Jugosławii, W zmieniających się warunkach globalnych, które ewoluowały z układu dwubiegunowego w wielobiegunowy serbska koncepcja funkcjonowania w polityce i gospodarce międzynarodowej oparła się na czterech filarach: Unii Europejskiej, USA, Rosji i Chinach. Serbskie elity są jednak podzielone na dwa obozy: prozachodni i prorosyjski. Zaznaczająca się od przeszło dekady przewaga opcji prorosyjskiej opiera się na sentymentach historyczno-kulturowych i doświadczeniach kryzysu kosowskiego. W 2022 roku, wobec agresji militarnej Rosji na Ukrainę niewykluczone jest, że więzi serbsko-rosyjskie osłabną na rzecz działań w kierunku integracji z UE. Artykuł stanowi wprowadzenie do najważniejszych wątków, obecnych w polityce zagranicznej Serbii. Oprócz nurtu prozachodniego i prorosyjskiego zasygnalizowano rolę Turcji, Chin i innych państw azjatyckich.