bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Scoping Review: Study of Herbs Consumption for Self-Medication in Indonesia 2019-2022
Authors: Azzahra Fatimah , Astuti Ayun Dwi , Arifin Bustanul , Alam Gemini
Published: January 2025

Indonesia is a country that has high biodiversity and is rich in traditional medicine from natural ingredients or herbs. One use of these natural ingredients is as a treatment for self-medication. Many previous studies have been carried out but none has reviewed it systematically, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was carried out systematically using the PRISMA statement approach using the Google Scholar data bank. Out of 2,214 papers in the 2019-2022 period,  45 articles/scientific papers papers met the criteria, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, for a description/profile of the use of natural ingredients or herbs as self-medication for traditional medicine. The central region of Java (D.I.Y Yogyakarta and Central Java) is the region with the largest number of articles. The distinctiveness of Indonesia's approach to self-medication lies in its utilization of various natural elements to address similar ailments, which can be attributed to geographical factors, cultural beliefs, and diverse knowledge across different regions. Meanwhile, Covid-related studies were very limited due to the availability or the preference for chemical self-medication.
Advocacy Coalition in Baduy Tourism Policy:
Authors: Elvita Amara
Published: January 2025

The political participation of the Baduy indigenous community in sustainable tourism policy has led to the emergence of two advocacy coalitions with differing views: one supports tourism for its economic potential, while the other opposes it to protect local values and the environment. This division reflects the community's involvement in policy-making. The pro-tourism group believes proper regulation can yield economic benefits without harming the culture or the environment. Conversely, the anti-tourism group prioritises cultural preservation and environmental conservation. The Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) helps understand these interactions. Although pro-tourism advocacy dominates policy decisions, initiatives like tourist restrictions from the Baduy Customary Organisation are also recognised and implemented, indicating that political participation can result in more balanced policies. The opposing coalitions also highlight the dynamics of political participation in shaping sustainable tourism policies in an area where an indigenous community lives.
Innovation and Application of Modern Educational Technology—A Study to Analyze the Impact of Technology on Educational Methods
Authors: Wang Hengchao
Published: January 2025

In this dynamic and innovative 21st century, the rapid development of technology has dramatically changed our daily lives and has had a profound and wide-ranging impact on the field of education. As scholars and practitioners in the field of education, we are tasked with the important responsibility of conducting in-depth studies and research on how technology affects the way education is conducted, in order to provide valuable insights and suggestions for future educational reforms. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and explore in depth the four aspects of the development history of educational technology, the change of technology on the way of teaching, the reshaping of technology on the way of learning, and the impact of technology on the educational evaluation system. We will look back at history, observe current practices, and look forward with a view to understanding how technology is shaping the future of education. Through such an analysis, we hope to provide educators, policy makers, and relevant stakeholders with a clear perspective to help them better understand the role of technology in education and make informed decisions accordingly.
O desafio coletivo da formação em integridade e ética na pesquisa e na publicação em tempos de IA generativa na atividade científica
Authors: Bessa José Cezinaldo Rocha
Published: January 2025

Diante das oportunidades e facilidades oferecidas pelas ferramentas de IA na atividade científica, defendemos, neste editorial, a necessidade de enfrentar, do ponto de vista da formação, as questões de integridade e ética em relação aos usos responsáveis dessas ferramentas em nossas atividades de ensino e pesquisa na graduação e na pós-graduação. Nesse sentido, suscitamos que os desafios impostos por essas ferramentas devem ser de responsabilidade de todos os atores e agentes da comunidade acadêmica, incluindo editores, comitês de ética, coordenadores de programas/cursos, professores/orientadores.
John Hayden Woods 1937-2024
Authors: Irvine Andrew
Published: January 2025

In Memoriam - John Hayden Woods (1937-2024)
Impact Report 2023: Portable SEM in Schools Programme
Authors: Barr Zoe
Published: January 2025

This impact report provides a summary of the impact to date, and the potential for continued benefits to students, teachers, RMS members and the wider scientific community. This report is an assessment of the start of the programme and intends to highlight areas of success and potential expansion and improvement.
A Spatial Epidemiological Investigation of COVID-19 in the MENA Region: Modeling Incidence and Impact Factors
Authors: Aboalyem Mustafa Shebani , Ismail Mohd Tahir
Published: January 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy and society. World Health Organization (WHO) reported that as of early July 2023, the virus has infected more than 690 million individuals and has resulted in more than 6.9 million deaths worldwide. This study aims to investigate spatial epidemiological factors of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. By employing various spatial modeling techniques, this study establishes that multiscale geographically weighted regression (MGWR) is the best-fitted model, with the lowest residual sum of squares (11.22) and the lowest Akaike’s Information Criteria (AIC) value (58.41), explaining 84.3% of the variance (R2=0.843). Our study finds that population density, total vaccination doses, unemployment, and GDP per capita are critical factors associated with COVID-19 in the MENA region. These valuable insights provide policymakers and public healthcare experts with the information needed to develop targeted interventions that can mitigate risk factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting the Conversation: Patient Perceptions of Self-Assessed Type-2 Diabetes Risk
Authors: Collis Bennett , Kutmah Huda , Couch Peyton , Kale Neelima J. , Roper Karen L.
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Little is known about patients’ perceptions of their risk for type-2 diabetes (T2D), or if knowledge of risk could facilitate weight and diabetes prevention discussions with health care professionals.
Methods: In our academic family medicine practice, 25 patients completed a previsit T2D risk assessment on their phone and answered interview and survey questions to assess their understanding of their risk for developing T2D.
Results: Interest in their T2D risk was high, but self-estimation of risk before obtaining their score was low (21/25 reported ≤30% chance of developing diabetes). All patients perceived T2D to be very serious, most remembered their risk score (18/23 correct) when interviewed 3-5 days later, and many reported that the score increased their motivation to prevent T2D development. Despite this, the calculated risk result was not considered accurate by 8/23 patients and only 4/23 patients shared their score during their appointment visit.
Conclusion: T2D risk evaluation can facilitate patient awareness of their risk and lifestyle improvement, but clinician engagement and communication are needed for interpretation, treatment, and linkage to prediabetes care.
AN ANALYSIS OF CHARACTER NEEDS IN NAGUIB AL-KILANI'S NOVEL “AR-RAJUL ALLADZI AMANA” BASED ON ABRAHAM MASLOW'S MODEL
Authors: Rabbani Muhammad Yasyfa , Arifin Ferdi
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This study analyzes the character needs in the novel Ar-Rajul Alladzi Amana by Naguib Al-Kilani using Abraham Maslow's humanistic psychology theory. The study aims to identify the types of character needs and explain how these needs influence character development within the narrative. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method, using primary data in the form of selected excerpts from the novel. Data collection is conducted through library research techniques, analyzed based on Maslow's five levels of needs: physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs. The results reveal that the characters in the novel reflect physiological needs for survival, safety needs for protection, love needs for acceptance, esteem needs for self-worth, and self-actualization needs as the pinnacle of character aspirations. The novel highlights the complexity of these needs and their impact on character interactions within their environment.
Availability and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology for the Teaching and Learning Business Education Programme
Authors:   School of Secondary Education (Business) Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, Ogudo P. , Onyesom A. E , Okeibunor A. , Alabi S. O
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to investigate the availability, utilization, and challenges associated with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in the teaching and learning of Business Education at government-owned Colleges of Education in Delta State, Nigeria. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, the study collected data from a sample of 83 respondents, including both lecturers and students, selected using stratified random sampling from a population of 275. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire divided into three sections: demographic information, ICT availability, ICT utilization, and challenges in ICT use. The findings revealed that, on average, ICT resources were available for teaching Business Education, with key resources such as computers and office software being highly available. However, the extent of ICT utilization was moderate, with lecturers and students making use of ICT primarily for presentations, research, and administrative tasks. Challenges in ICT utilization included poor power supply, inadequate ICT infrastructure, lack of technical support, insufficient internet connectivity, and resistance from some lecturers in adopting ICT tools. The study also highlighted the lack of proper training for lecturers and students’ limited ICT skills as significant barriers to effective ICT use. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, with the results indicating that the availability of ICT resources was generally favourable, but their utilization was limited by several challenges. The study concludes that while ICT resources are available, their effective use is hindered by infrastructure and training gaps, suggesting the need for improved professional development for lecturers, enhanced technical support, and better ICT infrastructure. The research contributes to understanding the current state of ICT in Business Education and provides a foundation for policy recommendations aimed at improving the integration of technology in education.

Keywords: Utilization, Information & Communication Technology, Teaching and Learning, Students,
Business Education, Programme, Growth

Journal Reference Format:
Ogudo P., Onyesom, A. E, Okeibunor A. & Alabi, S. O. (2024): Availability and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology for the Teaching and Learning Business Education Programme. Journal of Behavioural Informatics, Digital Humanities and Development Rese Vol. 10 No. 4. Pp 23-32. https://www.isteams.net/behavioralinformaticsjournal dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/BHI/V10N4P3
Monastery of St. George at Beska Gorica. Аrchitectural and аrchaeological рesearch
Authors: Zagarcanin Mladen , Premovic Marijan
Published: January 2025

In 1986, archaeological research was carried out at the Monastery of St.
George in Beska Gorica (or Brezovica), built on a small island near the
southern shore of Lake Skadar at the end of the fourteenth century. The
research was not published, but in this paper, we used some of the
documentation compiled at that time and the preserved archaeological
material. Also, the paper includes a brief overview of the results of the
research done at the monastery lodgings and two outbuildings, as well as
part of archaeological findings of Italian- and Spanishmade pottery ranging
from the late fourteenth to the end of the sixteenth century.
Unknown staurotheke-enkolpion of Prohegoumenos Matthaios (1645) from the Bachkovo Monastery in a private collection in Greece
Authors: Trifonova Alexandra
Published: January 2025

The article presents an unpublished staurotheke-enkolpion (1645) from the
Bachkovo Monastery, held today in a private collection in Greece. The
donor?s inscription on the staurotheke reveals that it was commissioned by
hieromonk Matthaios, the prohegoumenos of the Bachkovo Monastery of the
Virgin Petritsiotissa.
High-resolution whole-genome DNA methylation revealedunique signatures of painful diabetic neuropathy
Authors: Malgorzata Kwiatkowska Katarzyna , Garagnani Paolo , Bonafé Massimiliano , G. Bacalini Maria , Sala Claudia , Castellani Gastone , Gentilini Davide , Calzari Luciano , Ziegler Dan , M. Gerrits Monique , G. Faber Catharina , A. Malik Rayaz , Marchi Margherita , Salvi Erika , Lauria Giuseppe , Pirazzini Chiara
Published: January 2025

The aim of this work was to describe the DNA methylation signature and to identify genes associated with neuropathic pain in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

We analyzed two independent diabetic neuropathy cohorts: PROPGER consisting of 72 painful and 67 painless patients recruited at the German Diabetes Center in Düsseldorf (DE), and PROPENG comprising 27 painful and 65 painless diabetic neuropathy patients recruited at the University of Manchester (UK). Genome-wide methylation data was generated using Illumina Infinium Methylation EPIC v1.0 BeadChip. We used four different selection criteria to identify promising pain-related genes.

Our findings revealed significant differences in methylation patterns between painful and painless diabetic neuropathy and identified a set of individual CpG sites of unique candidate genes associated with the painful phenotype. Several of these genes, including GCH1, MYT1L and MED16, have been previously linked to pain-related phenotypes or diabetes. Through pathway enrichment analysis, we demonstrated that specific epigenetic signatures could contribute to the complex phenotype of diabetic neuropathy and cluster analyses highlighted significant epigenetic dissimilarities between painful and painless phenotypes.

Our results uncovered epigenetic differences between painful and painless diabetic neuropathy patients and identified targeted genes linked to neuropathic pain through DNA methylation mechanisms. This approach holds promise for investigating other chronic pain conditions, such as secondary chronic pain from cancer treatment, thoracic surgery, and various transplant settings.
Development of the Approaches Using Otolith Carbon and Oxygen Isotopes to Reconstruct Metabolic Histories and Experienced Temperatures of Juvenile Chum Salmon
Authors: Gou Yuxiao , Abe Takaaki , Higuchi Takatoshi , Miki Shiono , Hattori Ryuji , Honda Kentaro , Shirai Kotaro , Kitagawa Takashi
Published: January 2025

To better understand the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that contribute to the high mortality of juvenile chum salmon Oncorhynchus keta during primary ocean migration, this study developed approaches using otolith carbon and oxygen isotopes to reconstruct their metabolic histories and experienced temperatures. Given that carbon in the otolith aragonite calcium carbonate is composed of metabolically derived carbon released from food respiration and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) in ambient water, and that the carbon in fish blood physiologically regulate blood pH to an optimum state, the relative contribution of metabolically derived carbon in otoliths can therefore reflect fish metabolic rates, relating to their physiological conditions. Since the metabolism-derived carbon is isotopically distinct from DIC (> 15‰ lower than DIC; Solomon et al. 2006), otolith carbon isotopes (δ13Cotolith) theoretically vary with fish metabolic activities and have been shown to be a useful metabolic indicator (Chung et al. 2019; Martino et al. 2020). Oxygen isotopes in otoliths (δ18Ootolith) are believed to be precipitated in or near isotopic equilibrium, and the precipitation process is primarily influenced by temperature (Morrissett et al. 2023). The species-specific fractionation of δ18Ootolith with temperatures has also been determined in chum salmon (Gou et al. 2022), thus δ18Ootolith is available to reliably reconstruct the experienced temperatures of juvenile chum salmon during primary migration.
Linking Juvenile Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) Nutritional Condition and Trophic Status to Genetic-Based Stock Assignments
Authors: Miller Todd , Fergusson Emily , Farley Ed , Murphy Jim , Suryan Robert , Cormack Bryan , Barclay Andy , Rondeau Eric , Howard Kathrine , Oxman Dion , DeFilippo Lukas , Licht Wil , Mattson Cathy
Published: January 2025

In the high seas, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) stocks exhibit considerable mixing across the North Pacific, which increases the potential for inter- and intra-species resource competition. Stock origin and potential stock-specific phenotypic differences in feeding may therefore be an important factor in understanding density dependence and other drivers of nutritional quality. Evidence of stock-specific differences in feeding of north Pacific salmon have been shown from stable isotope analysis of sockeye salmon returns (Welch and Parsons 1993; Johnson and Schindler 2012), and stock-specific growth rates (Tucker et al. 2009). Here we assess stock specific differences in stable isotopes and measures of nutritional condition (lipid and protein) in chum salmon (O. keta) collected from the North Pacific during the 2022 International Year of the Salmon Pan Pacific Winter Survey. We discuss the importance of incorporating genetic stock identification, life history stage and growth when applying biochemical measures to understanding trophic processes from winter months in high latitude systems.
An Update on Primary Adult Hypogonadism in Elderly Males Secondary to Inflammaging: A Narrative Review
Authors: Kaur Kulvinder Kochar , GN Allahbadia , M Singh
Published: January 2025

With the escalation of life expectancy, it is obvious that greater prevalence of conditions like late-onset hypogonadism (LOH)
are bound to be encountered in an escalating manner in elderly males. LOH the properties of reduction in testosterone
quantities in addition to possess significant influence in physical along with mental health. Whereas, the etiological factor
of LOH continue to uncharted, an escalating interest is existent in the evaluation of part of inflammageing in its production.
Inflammageing portrays theposit of chronic low grade systemic inflammation which takes place at the time of ageing. Such
inflammatory status has been held responsible in the generation of variable age associated diseases. Separate cellular along
with molecular mechanistic modes have been isolated to aid in inflammageing inclusive of cellular senescence, mitochondrial
impairment, autophagy abnormalities in addition to immune senescence alias immunosenescence. Having reviewed earlier
the part of inflammageing in addition to immunosenescence in ovarian ageing & variable infectious diseases we provide a a
narrative review in reference to LOH. Further we deal with the, recent advance in its therapies inclusive of adrenomedullin,
SS-31,amitochondria targeting peptide Leydig cells transplantation with use of CRISPR/Cas or use of variable stem cells.
The Twitter of Machines
Authors:   , Bridge Owen
Published: January 2025

The Twitter of Machines is a multi-stranded heterogenous novel that reflects on the nature of consciousness and technology. The novel reflects on the possibility and nature of machine consciousness, humanity’s cultural interpretations of artificial intelligence and robots. The societal impact of increased automation is considered along with the shift towards a life lived in increasingly digitised spaces. Finaly an assessment of the potential for humans to become A mortal thanks to ever improving life extending technology is explored.
Estimation of Heterosis and Inbreeding Depression for Fruit Yield Attributing Characters in Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)
Authors: Mahla Jagruti S. , Acharya R. R. , Pandya M. M. , Kumar Sushil , Patel D. A. , Parmar D. J.
Published: January 2025

The present investigation on generation mean analysis of brinjal was conducted in Anand (388110), Gujarat, India, from September to March 2023–2024 to study heterosis and inbreeding depression for yield traits. The observations were recorded on thirteen traits such as days to first flowering, branches per plant, plant height, leaf blade length, leaf blade width, fruit length, fruit girth, fruit length/girth ratio, fruits per plant, fruit yield per plant, total soluble solids and shoot and fruit borer incidences. The experimental material consisted of twelve basic generations viz., P1, P2, F1, F2, B1, B2, B11, B12, B21, B22, B1S and B2S of four families of brinjal namely, AB 20-19 × GAOB 2, AB 20-13 × CO 2, Anand Harit × GJB 3 and GPBRJ 204×Arka Harshitha. The results revealed that all four families exhibited positive and significant heterobeltiosis for plant height, leaf blade length, leaf blade width, fruit length, fruit girth, fruit weight and fruit yield per plant. The families AB 20-19 × GAOB 2 and GPBRJ 204×Arka Harshitha showed promising results for fruit yield per plant and its component traits, along with early flowering. The positive significant heterosis over the mid-parent and better parent, coupled with negative inbreeding depression, can be attributed to the major contribution from dominance (h) and additive × additive (i) gene effects. The family exhibiting the least inbreeding depression and high heterosis should be further explored for commercial production.
Pengaruh Coating Lidah Buaya dengan Penambahan Karagenan terhadap Umur Simpan Jambu Kristal Selama Penyimpanan
Authors: Angraeni Rini , Tamrin Tamrin , Asmara Sandi , Warji Warji
Published: January 2025

This research was conducted to observe the effect of edible coating aloe verawith a combination of carrageenan concentration on the shelf life of crystal guava fruit. This study was designed using linear regression consisting of 2 factors. The first factor consists of 3 levels of carrageenan concentration which includes K1 = 0.1% , K2 = 0.2% , K3 = 0.3% . The second factor is the variation of storage temperature which consists of 2 levels, namely storage at room temperature 27℃ and cold temperature 11℃. The application of edible coating of crystal guava fruit with a layer of aloe vera gel and carrageenan has an effect on maintaining the quality of crystal guava fruit against weight loss, green skin color, hardness, total dissolved solids, water content and organoleptic test of storage taste (room temperature) of crystal guava fruit to age. keep 6 days and storage (low temperature) crystal guava fruit up to a shelf life of 9 days after application. K3 treatment (carrageenan concentration 0.3%) can be used to maintain the quality of crystal guava fruit during storage. Keywords: Carrageenan, Edible Coating, Stronge Temperature, Sweet Seedless Guava
Optimasi Kecepatan Putar dalam Peningkatan Mutu Biji Kemiri pada Mesin Pemecah Cangkang Biji Kemiri (Aleurites moluccana willd.)
Authors: Sutejo Agus , Fajri Rahmatul , Sucahyo Lilis
Published: January 2025

Postharvest handling of candlenut in the traditional way is less effective and efficient. A worker is only able to break as much as 9–10 kg of candlenut/day and this also causes high work fatigue, besides thas many kernels are broken and destroyed (percentage og intact round kernels is only 40–60 %) so the price of candlenut becomes cheaper. Therefore, a candlenut crushing machine is needed with an optimum rorational speed that able to provide optimal and consistent energy to candlenuts crushing result. The candlenut material was dried at at 90 ˚C for 3 and 4 hours, then put it in ice water at 5 ˚C for 15 minutes. It was drained for 20 minutes and a drop test was carried out to find the optimum energy and rotational speed in cracking the candlenut. The result of rotaional speed are set up on the candlenut shell breking machine. Optimum solving result obtained of 490,5 Joules. Equivalent to candlenut dropped from a height of 5 meters with a rotating speed of 337,88 rpm. Keywords:  Candlenut, Post Harvest, Rotational Speed
Uji Simulasi Keretakan Telur dengan Alat Guncangan (Getaran)
Authors: Hanif Anwar , Tamrin Tamrin , Kuncoro Sapto , Zulkarnain Iskandar
Published: January 2025

Eggs are livestock products that contribute greatly to the adequacy of community nutrition. . The egg composition physically consists of 10% shells (eggshells /shells), 60% egg whites, and 30% egg yolks. The purpose of this study is to test a simulation tool for egg transportation based on the amount of vibration, number of stacks and type of egg container on egg quality. a standard deviation test is performed. The results of this study showed the average physical characteristics of chicken eggs measured by 57.6 mm for the longest diameter, 44.8 mm for the shortest diameter, 63.9 grams for weight, 66.8 ml for volume, and 0.96 for density. The average physical characteristics of duck eggs measured were 57.1 mm for the longest diameter, 45.9 mm for the shortest diameter, 67 grams for weight, 69.8 ml for volume, and 0.96 for density. The average physical characteristics of quail eggs measured were 31.9 mm for the longest diameter, 24.9 mm for the shortest diameter, 10.7 grams for weight, 60.2 ml for volume, and 0.18 for density, No. there are broken eggs when dropped at a height of 5 to 20 cm from the ground surface while at a height of 25 cm there are broken eggs as many as 9.38% of the total sample for chicken eggs. Mechanical vibrations of eggs at an amplitude of 5 cm with a rotational speed of 40 rpm, 60 rpm and 76 rpm for 20 minutes do not result. mechanical damage to chicken eggs, duck eggs and quail eggs in the form of cracks or broken. Keywords:  eggs, Simulation tools.
The Effect of Biochar from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) on the Efficiency of Urea Fertilizer in the Production of Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rappa var. parachinesis L.)
Authors: Agustin Sisi , Haryanto Agus , Triyono Sugeng
Published: January 2025

This research study aims to determine proper composition of biochar, to find out the efficiency of fertilizer used, and to evaluate the effect of interaction between biochar and urea fertilizer used on the cultivation of green mustard.  This study used Complete Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of 2 factors with factorial arrangement.  The first factor was biochar dosage consisting of: control (without biochar), 5 tons/ha, 7.5 tons/ha, and 10 tons/ha.  The second factor was urea dosage consisting of: control (without urea), 75 kg/ha, 125 kg/ha, and 200 kg/ha.  All treatment combinations were replicated 3 times so there were 48 experimental units obtained.  The parameters observed were: soil properties, biochar properties, plant height, leaf width, number of leaves, canopy area, shoot fresh weight, shoot dry weight, root fresh weight, root dry weight, total fresh weight, water consumption, water productivity, and fertilizer productivity.The addition of biochar is proven to increase the productivity of mustard plants. The use of urea fertilizer had no significant effect, presumably because of the low soil organic matter content. The interaction between biochar doses and urea fertilizer doses was not significant and only significant for the fertilizer productivity parameters. Research also revealed that the optimal dose of biochar for mustard greens is 5 tons/ha, giving an average yield of 88.25 g/plant and fertilizer productivity of 210.41%. Keywords: Biochar, Dose, Green Mustard, Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB), Urea Fertilizer.
Skrivsvårigheter och dyslexiproblem bland läroverkselever
Authors: Frisk Max , Holmström Gunnel , Wasz-Höckert Ole
Published: January 2025

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Ruoan valinta siirtokarjalaisten ja kantaväestön kohdatessa
Authors: Sallinen-Gimpi Pirkko
Published: January 2025

Suomen siirtoväki asutettiin ripeästi toisen maailmansodan jälkeen. Luovutetun alueen maaseutuväestö hajaantui ympäri muuta Suomea perustetuille uudistiloille kantaväestön joukkoon. Tällöin syntyi ainutlaatuinen perinteiden kohtaamistilanne, sillä esimerkiksi karjalainen ruokatalousperinne oli alkuperäiseen perinteeseen verrattuna erilaista ja omaleimaista. Artikkelissa käsitellään kahden laajan aineiston pohjalta ruokatalouden alalla tapahtunutta kohtaamista, vaihtoa ja vaikutteita siirtokarjalaisten ja paikkakuntalaisten kesken sekä sitä, miten karjalainen ruokatalousperinne on jatkunut ja selviytynyt muutospaineista.
Ruoan ulottuvuudet ja valinta
Authors: Ilmonen Kaj , Pantzar Mika
Published: January 2025

Ihmiset eivät syö ravintoa vaan ruokaa. Ruoka on aina paitsi aineellinen myös kulttuurinen ilmiö. Artikkelissa pyritään pureutumaan historiallisesta näkökulmasta monitahoiseen ruoan valinnan ongelmaan. Ravinnon omat kullekin aikakaudelle tyypilliset ominaisuudet – uusintavuus, esittävyys ja kyky tuottaa mielihyvää – eivät kuitenkaan riitä selittämään ruoan valintaa. Lisäksi on otettava huomioon yhteiskunnan rakenteelliset ominaisuudet, yksilö- ja sosiaalihistoriallisesti muotoutuneet kokemukset ja preferenssit, sekä kotitalouden työnjako ja ajankäyttö.
Geenit ja työterveys
Authors: Haapala Olli , Kirjonen Juhani , Savontaus Marja-Liisa
Published: January 2025

Työn tekemisen edellytysten parantamiseen pyritään yhtäältä työympäristössä esiintyviä, terveyttä kuormittavia tekijöitä poistamalla ja toisaalta työväestön terveydentilaa kohentamalla ehkäisevän lääketieteen keinoin. Työympäristön aiheuttamat haitat ilmenevät myös siten, että eräät työntekijöistä voivat olla toisia samassa työtehtävässä työskenteleviä työntekijöitä alttiimpia tietyille työympäristön haittatekijöille.
Eräissä tapauksissa tämän tyyppiset alttiuden erot johtuvat perimällisesti määräytyneestä ominaispiirteestä. Tällöin työterveystarkastuksena toteutettavan geneettisen etsinnän avulla on mahdollista tunnistaa ne työntekijät, joiden perimänsä perusteella voidaan katsoa olevan työtehtäväänsä sopimattomia. Ennustavassa etsinnässä, työhöntulotarkastuksessa, pyritään tunnistamaan genotyyppejä, joilla tiedetään olevan terveydellisen haitan moninkertainen riski muihin genotyyppeihin verrattuna.
Vaikka etsintä omalta osaltaan tähtää työntekijän terveyden suojeluun, se ei saa olla vaihtoehto työsuojelutoimenpiteille. Geneettistä taustaa koskeva tieto ja sen käyttö on toisaalta ongelmallista. Määrällisesti ja laadullisesti uusiutuvan kemiallisen työympäristön myötä etsintää tullaan ainakin jossakin muodossa soveltamaan työterveyshuoltoon.
Siksi on tarpeen, että terveysviranomaiset sekä työnantaja- ja työntekijäosapuolet voivat etukäteen sopia niistä ehdoista ja määräyksistä, joita etsintä tapauskohtaisesti ja yleisesti edellyttävät.
Aktiivisen eutanasian oikeutus
Authors: Häyry Hetä
Published: January 2025

Kirjoituksessa tarkastellaan eutanasiaa suomalaisen lääketieteellisen etiikan keskustelun valossa. Eutanasian määrittelyn ja sen muotojen erottamisen jälkeen osoitetaan, kuinka passiivista eutanasiaa harjoitetaan jatkuvasti, vaikkakin muilla nimillä, ja kuinka myös aktiivinen eutanasia on moraalisessa mielessä täysin yhteensopiva nykyisen lääkärin päätöksenteon kanssa.
Sokerin käyttö ja ehkäisevä hammashoito suomalaisissa kehitysvammaisten keskuslaitoksissa
Authors: Palin-Palokas Tuija , Haavio Marja-Liisa
Published: January 2025

Erilaisten hammassairauksien ehkäisykeinojen toteuttamista suomalaisissa kehitysvammaisten keskuslaitoksissa kartoitettiin postikyselyin, jotka lähetettiin keskuslaitosten osastonhoitajille. Yleisimmin käytettyjä yksittäisiä sokeripitoisia ruoka-aineita olivat mehut sekä sokeroitu kahvi, tee tai kaakao, joita kuitenkin yleisesti tarjottiin huollettaville korkeintaan kahdesti päivittäin. Keskuslaitosten emänniltä saatujen tietojen perusteella keskuslaitosten välillä oli runsaasti vaihtelua sokerin vuosittaisessa kokonaiskulutuksessa. Kaikissa keskuslaitoksissa sokerinkulutus huollettavaa kohti oli kuitenkin selvästi vähäisempää kuin suomalaisen väestön sokerinkulutus keskimäärin. Hampaiden harjaus tapahtui lähes kaikilla osastoilla vähintään päivittäin. Fluori- ja klorheksidiinivalmisteita käytettiin hammassairauksien ehkäisyyn kaikissa keskuslaitoksissa melko monipuolisesti ja yleisesti.
A-tyyppinen käyttäytyminen ja sepelvaltimotautiin viittaavat oireet
Authors: Järvikoski Aila , Härkäpää Kristiina
Published: January 2025

Tutkimuksessa selvitettiin lyhyen A-tyyppiasteikon rakennetta, reliabiliteettia ja validiteettia sekä summapistemäärän vaihtelua valtion neljän viraston henkilökunnan keskuudessa. 14-osioisen asteikon reliabiliteetti (α-kerroin) oli 0,69. Sukupuoli, ikä ja ammattiasema olivat yhteydessä A-tyyppisyyteen, peruskoulutus sen sijaan ei. A-tyyppisen käyttäytymisen yhteyttä sepelvaltimotautiin viittaaviin oireisiin tutkittiin yli 40-vuotiailla. A-tyyppiset erosivat B-tyyppisistä ankaroiden rintakipukohtausten ja vaikean, tyypillisen angina pectoris -oireen suhteen, mutta eivät lievän angina pectoris -oireen raportoinnissa.
Ravintorasvojen ja sokerin käytön muutokset teollisuuden toimihenkilöillä ja työntekijöillä 1973-83
Authors: Aro Seppo , Räsänen Leena
Published: January 2025

Teollisuusväestön (n = 902) havainnoivassa 10-vuotisseurantatutkimuksessa tarkasteltiin ravintorasvojen ja maidon käyttötottumuksia sekä sokerin ja kerman käyttöä kahvissa ammattiasemaryhmittäin. Rasvaisen maidon, tyydyttyneiden rasvojen, sokerin ja kerman käyttö olivat yleisempää työntekijöillä kuin toimihenkilöryhmissä sekä vuonna 1973 että vuosikymmen myöhemmin. Rasvaisen maidon ja sokerin käyttäjien osuus pieneni huomattavasti kaikissa tarkastelluissa ryhmissä: samanaikaisesti naistoimihenkilöiden ja -työntekijöiden erot kaventuivat, kun miesten vastaavat erot käyttäjien osuuksissa pikemminkin kasvoivat.
Korrelatiivinen tarkastelu viittasi siihen, että "terveyden" näkökulmasta miehet olivat naisia johdonmukaisempia ravintotottumuksissaan. Tutkimuksessa verrattiin myös sokerin ja kevytmaidon käytössä mitattuja muutoksia tutkittavien itsearvioimiin muutoksiin. Sokerin käytön muutosarviot olivat osuvampia kuin kevytmaidon. Miehet arvioivat näitä muutoksia naisia paremmin, ja luotettavimmin muutoksia tottumuksissaan arvioivat miestyöntekijät. Kaikissa osaryhmissä sokerin käytön arvioidut muutokset olivat optimistisempia kuin havaitut muutokset: naisilla ristiriita oli voimakkaampi kuin miehillä.
Vaikka väestön ravintotottumusten muutokset ovat olleet terveysvalistuksen suuntaisia, ammattiasemaryhmien erot olivat edelleen huomattavat, etenkin miehillä.
Psykiatrisen potilaspopulaation muutostapahtumat väestössä
Authors: Hakkarainen Anni
Published: January 2025

Psykiatrinen potilaspopulaatio tarkoittaa tiettynä hetkenä psykiatrisessa avo- tai laitoshoidossa olevia potilaita. Psykiatrisen potilaspopulaation muutostapahtumia ovat hoitoon ottaminen ja siitä poistaminen. Väestönmuutostapahtumien, joita ovat syntymä, kuolema ja asuinpaikan muuttaminen, sekä psykiatrisen potilaspopulaation toistuvien muutostapahtumien perusteella laaditaan kaavio ja kuvataan henkilöiden liikkumissuunnat tässä muutostapahtumien kentässä. Kentän avulla kuvataan potilaspopulaatioita eli varantoja sekä potilaiden liikkeitä eli potilasvirtaamia Suomen psykiatrisessa hoitojärjestelmässä. Edelleen pohditaan mallin soveltuvuutta muiden toistuvien ilmiöiden kuvaamiseen sekä mahdollisia sovellutuksia psykiatrisen terveydenhuollon suunnitteluun ja tilastointiin.
Koetut oireet ja niiden johdosta suoritetut toimenpiteet
Authors: Elo Jyrki , Myllykangas Markku
Published: January 2025

Tutkimuksen tarkoituksena oli selvittää, mihin toimenpiteisiin keski-ikäiset kaupunkilaiset ryhtyvät kokemiensa oireiden vuoksi ja mitkä tekijät liittyvät toimenpiteisiin ryhtymiseen. Tutkittavat (214) olivat 35-64-vuotiaita satunnaisotannalla valittuja kuopiolaisia, joiden päivittäiset oirekokemukset kerättiin marraskuussa 1979 päiväkirjalla. Päiväkirjajakson pituus oli kaksi viikkoa. Vastaajista 56 prosenttia oli oireellisia. Yli kolmanneksessa näistä oirepäivistä oli ryhdytty johonkin toimenpiteeseen. Yleisin toimenpide oli lääkkeen ottaminen (30 %:ssa oirepäivistä). Vain kahteen prosenttiin oirepäivistä liittyi lääkärikontakti oireen vuoksi. Vajaassa kymmenessä prosentissa oirepäivistä ihmisiltä jäi jotain tekemättä kokemiensa oireiden vuoksi. Keskustelut koetuista oireista ennen toimenpiteisiin ryhtymistä tai niistä pidättäytymistä olivat lähes yhtä yleisiä kuin itse toimenpiteisiin ryhtyminenkin. Vastaajan arvio oireen johtumisesta jostakin lääkärin aiemmin toteamasta sairaudesta selitti parhaiten toimenpiteisiin ryhtymistä logistisessa mallissa. Oireista keskustelu, oireiden koettu vakavuus ja psyykkiset oireet tulivat myös korostetusti esille toimenpiteisiin ryhtymistä selittävässä logistisessa mallissa. Tämä tutkimus tukee havaintoja sosiaalisen vuorovaikutuksen merkityksestä koettuihin oireisiin liittyvässä päätöksenteossa. Lääkärin tekemällä diagnoosilla on keskeinen merkitys toimenpiteisiin ryhtymisessä. Vähäinenkin muutos koettujen oireiden yleisemmässä lääkityksessä tai hoidattamisessa lääkärillä saattaa johtaa terveydenhuollon kuormituksen huomattavaan kasvuun ja terveydenhuoltomenojen lisääntymiseen.
Fotografia v živote a diele Josefa Gutkaissa
Authors: Glocko Filip
Published: January 2025

Josef Gutkaiss (1834 – 1913), born in Austrian town Margarethen am Moos close to Linz, contributed significantly to the development of European and world photography. He lived and worked in Switzerland and Italy and in 1864 he moved to Banská Bystrica. His studio was located and operated in Dolná Street. As the years went by, he opened branches in other cities in the area of present Slovakia. Using large-scale photographic devices captured Josef Gutkaiss scenes of everyday life, industrial plants in Pohronie, figures from central Slovakia dressed in traditional folk costumes, as well as important people from public and political life. He also contributed significantly to the promotion of Banská Bystrica.
Citlivé a kontroverzné témy v aktuálnych premenách dejepisného vyučovania na príklade sporov o Slovenskej republike (1939 - 1945)
Authors: Veselei Michal
Published: January 2025

The article discusses the determinants of history teaching dedicated to sensitive and controversial topics. These determinants include pedagogical constructivism, group discussions, plurality of opinions and sources and secondary sources, and last but not least, their critical analysis and evaluation. The article further discusses the importance of value issues and student attitudes. Based on this analysis, we have established four recommendations for teaching sensitive and controversial topics in history. Among these recommendations are the establishment of adequate educational goals and learning tasks, the establishment of the initial perspective of the controversy and the subsequent course of the lesson, being prepared that the topic may arise outside the classroom, training students to formulate opinions and accept the opinions of others. All of these are modern trends that correspond to the ongoing curricular reform in the Slovak Republic. We illustrated the article on the subject of the Slovak Republic (1939 – 1945), which belongs to the dark periods of our history. Modern approaches to teaching history contribute to the formation of pro-democratic and civic attitudes of pupils. At the same time, they help teachers to effectively prepare for the lesson. Such analysis and recommendations have been missing in our pedagogical environment until now.
Optimizing Solar Energy Use in Electric Vehicle Charging for Sustainable Transport
Authors: Singh Krishti , Shrivastava Prof. Vinita
Published: January 2025

Money laundering is a widespread problem threatening international financial stability and is connected to all forms of crimes. Detection and prevention of suspicious transactions can be done by using the AML systems; however, traditional rule-based methods fall short because they are very rigid and inefficient. Machine learning (ML) presents a revolutionary approach to the analysis of large volumes of financial data by AML systems to find complex patterns and adapt to new tactics in laundering. The paper discusses the supervised, unsupervised, and hybrid algorithms in the application domain of AML, including their strengths, weaknesses, and performance metrics. It also explores some of the concerns associated with the adoption of ML in AML, including a lack of data, regulation, and operational limitations. Directions for the future include explainability, federated learning, and blockchain integration to make the AML systems scalable, accurate, and transparent. Advanced ML techniques can be incorporated by financial institutions to address money laundering better, which will ensure safe and compliant financial ecosystems.
Henri Poincaré
Authors: Príncipe João
Published: January 2025

In the years 1903-1910, Poincaré developed thoughts about the relationship between ethics and science. This essay gives a historical or genetic framework for these thoughts and analyzes their content. Around 1895, Ferdinand Brunetière claimed that science was bankrupt, and Marcelin Berthelot responded in the name of science. Poincaré came to affirm an ideal of science that shows its moral value, centered on the disinterested cult of truth, independence of spirit, criticism and vigilance towards prejudices, a skepticism that prevents presenting as science what is only half-science. At the same time, Poincaré, who attributed the driving force of moral actions to feelings, insisted on the impossibility/disadvantage of reducing morality to science. Attentive to the antinomies that arise in the confrontation and interaction of human things, he showed himself attentive to the contemporary debates associated with the emergence of Durkheimian sociology and the possibility of a “science des mœurs”.
Health Status and Work Ability among Nurses
Authors: Smrekar Martina , Petrak Olivera
Published: January 2025

Introduction. Nurses are considered to be an integral part of health care system. Exposure to high level of occupational stress and various psychological problems can have direct impact on nurses’ work ability and their health.Aim. To identify health problems that affect nursing professionals in the acute care hospital and the related factors, especially WAI.Methods. The data were collected from December 2017 to June 2018 at the Sisters of Mercy University Hospital Center in Zagreb, Croatia. The study included 713 nurses. The data were collected using socio-demographic, health- and work-related questions and the Work Ability Index Questionnaire.Results. Nurses’ self-rated health is considered good, but out of 51 health difficulties and diseases offered, 10 different problems are present in more than 10% respondents, which seems very worrying. The most common are disorder of the lower back (38.7%), disorder of the upper back or cervical spine (38.1%), back injury (22.7%), gastritis or duodenal irritation (17.4%), sciatica (16.7%), and hypertension (15.1%). Out of 51 health problems, a significant difference in self-rated health was found in 45, and in 29 for current work ability. Higher age, female gender, secondary education, none or too much physical activity, less overtime hours, and commuting longer than 60 minutes are connected with different health problems, mostly musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusion. It is necessary to focus more on the nurses’ health condition, both in the research and practical sense, and undertake various preventive and curative procedures that will reduce the incidence of numerous health problems present in this population.
Povezanost osobnih karakteristika i crta ličnosti roditelja sa zadovoljstvom kvalitetom zdravstvene njege pružene hospitaliziranoj djeci na odjelu pedijatrije
Authors: Mamić Marin , Mamić Ivana , Lovrić Robert , Jelinčić Ivana , Mikšić Štefica , Lovrić Božica , Vukoja Ivan , Zirdum Ivanka , Jovanović Tihomir , Puharić Zrinka , Galić Slavka
Published: January 2025

Introduction. Patients’ satisfaction with nursing care reflects the perception of care in relation to the level of care they expected before they were hospitalized in the department. However, satisfaction can be influenced by various factors that can change the actual image of the care provided.Aim. To examine the relationship between parents’ satisfaction with the nursing care provided to hospitalized children and the parents’ personality traits.Methods. The research was conducted at the General County Hospital Požega between 2022 and 2023, with 101 participants, parents of hospitalized children. The study employed a demographic questionnaire, the Croatian version of Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care Quality Questionnaire (PSNCQQ – Cro), and the Big Five Inventory (BFI 44).Results. The results show that parents’ satisfaction with the quality of nursing care provided is negatively associated with the personality trait of neuroticism and the level of parents’ education, and positively associated with the personality trait of extraversion and parents’ age. The personality traits of neuroticism and extraversion, as well as age and level of education, were also found to be significant predictors of parents’ satisfaction with the quality of care.Conclusion. The results indicate that personality traits and certain demographic characteristics can play an important role in parents’ satisfaction with the quality of nursing care, highlighting the importance of considering individual psychological factors of parents in the assessment and improvement of nursing care.