bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANASTİLOSİS: ANTİK TAPINAK KALINTILARININ AYAĞA KALDIRILMASININ ÖZGÜNLÜK BAĞLAMINDA DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: TOKÖZ Özge Deniz , İPEKOĞLU Başak
Published: July 2023

Arkeolojik alanların korunması ve sunumunda sıklıkla tercih edilen uygulamalardan biri olan anastilosis, yapıların dağılmış özgün parçalarının yerlerine yerleştirilerek ayağa kaldırılmasıyla gerçekleştirilen bir uygulamadır. Uygulamanın temel ilkesi, özgün yapı elemanlarının özgün yerlerine yerleştirilmesidir. Uygulama sayesinde yapıların strüktürel bütünlüğü geri kazandırılır, özgün elemanlar için daha iyi koruma sağlanır, kalıntılar ziyaretçiler için daha anlamlı üç boyutlu hale getirilir ve arkeolojik alanın daha iyi bir sunumu sağlanır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Batı Anadolu’daki tapınak yapılarındaki anastilosis uygulamalarını analiz ederek ve değerlendirerek arkeolojik alanlardaki yapıların korunmasına ve sunumuna katkıda bulunmaktır. Bu amaçla, anastilosis uygulamasının ilkeleri özgünlük kavramı çerçevesinde incelenerek seçilen iki antik dönem tapınak yapısında gerçekleştirilen anastilosis uygulamaları, uygulamadan sonra yapıların arkeolojik alanın bütünü içinde özgünlüğü, malzeme özgünlüğü, strüktür sistemi ve yapım tekniği özgünlüğünün sürdürülmesi ölçütleri çerçevesinde değerlendirilmiştir. Bu yapılar; Pergamon Traian Tapınağı (MS 114-129, Bergama, İzmir) ve Letoon Leto Tapınağı’dır (MÖ 160-130, Kumluova, Seydikemer, Muğla). Yapılan değerlendirmede, ayağa kaldırılacak olan yapının arkeolojik alanla bütünlüğünün ve yapının özgün durumundaki konumuna geri kavuşturulmasının önemine dikkat çekilmiştir. Ayağa kaldırılacak yapının alanda yepyeni bir görüntü oluşturmaması için özgün malzemesi fazla oranda günümüze ulaşmış yapılar ya da yapı bölümleri seçilmelidir. Yapının strüktürel bütünlüğü geri kazandırılırken, özgün strüktür sistemi ve yapım tekniği sürdürülmeli ya da yapı elemanlarına zarar vermeyecek yeni strüktür sistemi tasarlanmalıdır.
ERKEN CUMHURİYET DÖNEMİ POSTA PULLARINDAKİ KENTSEL VE MİMARİ İMGELERİN DEVLET İDEOLOJİSİ BAĞLAMINDA GÖSTERGEBİLİMSEL ÇÖZÜMLENMESİ
Authors: KARAİBRAHİMOĞLU Selin
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışma Erken Cumhuriyet Dönemi posta pullarında yer alan kente, kent mekânına ve mimariye ilişkin figürleri, dönemin ideolojik arka planı ve modernizm algısı üzerinden irdelemeyi, figürlerin ardındaki sembolik anlamları açığa çıkarmayı amaçlamaktadır. Posta pulları bir ödenti belgesi olmasının yanı sıra kendi ül¬kelerinin ideolojisinin, kültürünün, milli gelenek¬lerinin propagandasını yapma ve aynı zamanda da devletin çağdaş simgelerinden biri olma işlevleri ile tasarlanırlar. Bu nedenle tarihsel sembollerden kültürel eserlere, milli kimlik unsurlarından, mimari eserlere çok çeşitli unsurlar pullara konu edilebilmektedir. Dolayısıyla Cumhuriyetin ilanı ve sonrasında yaşanan kökten, kapsamlı ve bütüncül değişim dönemini de pullar üzerinden takip etmek, ideolojik arka planını ve devletin kendini anlatma çabasını pullarda kullanılan görsel temsiller üzerinden okuyabilmek mümkündür. Devlet yönetimi tarafından reformların köktenci ve bütüncül bir içerikle gerçekleştirilmesi kadar, reformların sonucunda ortaya çıkan mekânsal ve toplumsal değişimin kendi halkına ve dünyaya tanıtılmasının da aynı derecede önemsendiği ancak kısıtlı kitle iletişim araçları, ekonomik sıkıntılar ve ulaşım zorlukları nedeniyle tanıtım faaliyetlerinin oldukça kısıtlı bir içerikle sürdürüldüğü Erken Cumhuriyet döneminde; metin ve görüntünün bir arada kullanıldığı, maliyeti düşük ancak etki alanı büyük bir iletişim aracı olan posta pulları Cumhuriyet’in başardıklarını sunmanın ve anlatmanın en etkili araçlarından biri olarak kabul edilmiştir. Bu kapsamla çalışmada Türk Pulları ve Antiyeleri Kataloğu veri olarak kullanılmış, Erken Cumhuriyet dönemi olarak tanımlanan 1923-50 aralığında basılan, kent mekânını konu eden pullar analiz edilerek üzerinde yer alan kente ilişkin figürlerin görsel biçimlenişlerinin ifade ettiği düz ve yan anlamlar belirlenmiş, böylece devletin ürettiği mekânlar üzerinden dönemin koşulları bağlamında kendi imajını nasıl tariflediğine ilişkin bir okuma denemesi yapılabilmiştir. Sonuç olarak ise posta pullarında kent mekânının olduğundan çok daha güçlü bir ifade ile sunulduğu ve devlet ideolojisinin öngördüğü idealin simgesi haline geldiği belirlenmiştir.
NR5A2 promotes the growth and metastasis of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma A431 cells via the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
Authors: Ye Wang , Ya-xuan Cao , Shan-shan Tang , Qiu Long , Ting Ma , Shao-jie Chen , Yu Cao
Published: July 2023

Nuclear receptor subfamily 5 group A member 2 (NR5A2) is known to be a
key regulator in the development of a variety of tumor types. However,
it is still uncertain how NR5A2 affects cutaneous squamous cell
carcinoma (cSCC). The aim of this work, therefore, was to determine the
function of NR5A2 in cSCC proliferation, cell cycling, cell migration,
and invasion. In this study, based on a systematic study of previous
data, we conducted a preliminary exploration of NR5A2 expression in cSCC
using bioinformatics databases. Immunohistochemical staining for NR5A2
expression was then performed in cSCC tissues and healthy tissues from 7
patients. NR5A2 expression was also examined in human keratin-forming
cells (HaCaT) and human cSCC cell lines (A431, Colo-16, SCL-1, and
SCL-2). A stable A431 cell line consisting of sh-RNA-NR5A2 was created
to detect changes in cell proliferation, cell cycle, clonogenic ability,
and the key proteins about the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. The results
illustrated that NR5A2 showed enhanced expressed in cSCC tissues than in
healthy adjacent tissues and was more robustly expression in Colo-16,
A431, SCL-1, and SCL-2 cells versus HaCaT cells. Downregulation of NR5A2
expression in cSCC cells led to a less malignant phenotype. NR5A2
knockdown decreased the expression of proteins in the Wnt/β-catenin, and
this inhibition could be reversed by the Wnt signaling pathway agonist
LiCl. In conclusion, NR5A2 appears to encourage the development and
metastasis of cSCC by Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
Genetic background of FHLH in Qatar: Registry data and population study
Authors: Cugno Chiara , Elgaali Elkhansa , Mezzavilla Massimo , Ahmed Ikhlak , Elanbari Mohammed , Ali Aesha , Abdelaziz Ghada , Fakhro Khalid A. , Saleh Ayman , Ben-Omran Tawfeg , Almulla Naima
Published: July 2023

Background The Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
(FHLH) is an inherited life-threatening disease. Five types are
identified with the addition of congenital immunodeficiency syndromes in
which HLH is a typical manifestation. The literature on this disease is
very scarce in the Middle East with only few scattered reports.
Procedure We report detailed demographic, clinical, and genomic
data from 28 patients diagnosed with FHLH and Griscelli Syndrome type 2
over the last decade in Qatar. Evaluation of allele frequencies of
deleterious variants from 12 FHLH causative genes was performed on the
Qatar Genome Programme (QGP) cohort of 14,669 Qatari individuals.
Results The genetic diagnosis was obtained in 15 patients and 4
novel mutations in PRF1, UNC13D, LYST and
RAB27A genes were identified. We identified 22,945
low/high/moderate impact variants significantly enriched in the QGP in
those 12 genes. The variants rs1271079313 in PRF1 and rs753966933
in RAB27A found in our patients’ cohort were significantly more
prevalent in QGP compared to the gnomAD database, with a high carrier
frequency in the Qatari population. Conclusions We established
the first FHLH Registry in the Gulf Region and identified novel
pathogenic variants present at higher frequency in the Qatari
population, which could be used for screening purposes. Raising
awareness about FHLH and implementing screening activities in the Qatari
highly inbred population could stem into more comprehensive pre-marital
and prenatal evaluations and faster diagnosis.
Effects often overlooked in lipid oxidation in oil-in-water emulsions: agitation conditions and headspace-to-emulsion ratio
Authors: Cengiz Alime , Hennebelle Marie , Berton-Carabin Claire , Schroën Karin
Published: July 2023

The effects of the agitation conditions and headspace-to-emulsion volume
ratio on lipid oxidation in emulsions can be considerable, but have not
been systematically investigated yet. In the current paper, lipid
oxidation was monitored in model oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions at pH 7.0
and 25 °C in the presence of 200 µM iron sulfate. The formation of
primary (conjugated dienes and hydroperoxides) and secondary
(p-anisidine value and TBARS) oxidation products confirmed that using
rotating or shaking devices doubled the rate of oxidation product
formation compared to a non-agitated system, as a result of enhanced
oxygen transfer. Furthermore, we found that a higher
headspace-to-emulsion volume ratio at least doubled the rate of lipid
oxidation due to a higher amount of oxygen available per mass of oil,
which is in agreement with the kinetics of the reaction. This indicates
that the variation in literature data on lipid oxidation in emulsions
can be attributed to differences in mixing conditions and volume ratios.
These factors are crucial and should be reported systematically along
with the agitation conditions, and sampling method. This will enable a
better comparison of literature information.
Lexicons in Baris Demang Demung Dance Costumes at Banjar Tegal Village
Authors: Kd Astri Nirwitta Wijayanti  , I Gede Budasi  , Putu Eka Dambayana S
Published: July 2023

Baris Demang Demung dance is a sacred dance that exists at Banjar Tegal Village, Singaraja, Bali. This study was designed in a descriptive qualitative study. The focus of this study was to find out the lexicons and the cultural meaning of costumes used by the dancers of Baris Demang Demung dance. This study applied observation and interview methods to collect the data and totally supported with the three selected informants. The obtained data were analyzed qualitatively and descriptively. The result of this study showed that t here were 27 lexicons in the dance costumes which were divided into three types namely costumes in Baris Demang Demung (8 lexicons), costumes in Prebangsa/King (14 lexicons), and costumes in  Potet  (10  lexicons). However, 5 of the same lexicons are found in Prebangsa/King and Potet costumes. Therefore, it can be said that there were 27 lexicons found in costumes.
Do People Screen for Non-Communicable Diseases? A Cross-Sectional Survey in a Peri-Urban Community in Ghana
Authors: Akwaboah Patrick Kwame , Owusu Michael
Published: July 2023

Objectives: Screening has become a key component in the fight against the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This study assessed the rate of screening for NCD risk factors among residents in a per-urban community.

Setting: The study was carried out in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of Ghana.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was carried out among adults aged 18 to 60 years using a convenience sampling technique. Information on socio-demographic characteristics and screening for NCD risk factors were obtained using a pretested questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used to analyze the results. Data analysis was done by descriptive statistics.

Results: A total of 136 respondents participated in the study. The mean age of respondents was 31.18±6.47, with most respondents being female (63.2%). Of the 136 respondents, 16.9% had a history of raised blood pressure, and 5.9% had a history of raised blood glucose levels. The analysis indicates that there was high screening for blood pressure (70.6%), blood glucose (64.0%), and body mass index (51.5%). There was however low screening for kidney function (27.9%) and blood cholesterol/lipids (35.3%).

Conclusion: There is high screening for blood glucose, blood pressure, and body mass index, but low screening for kidney function and blood cholesterol/lipids. This can significantly affect Ghana’s healthcare system due to the growing burden of NCDs. Efforts aimed at encouraging and improving access to screening for NCD metabolic risk factors are key to achieving SGD 3.4.
ANALISIS REALISASI PENERIMAAN NEGARA BUKAN PAJAK BADAN LAYANAN UMUM POLITEKNIK KEUANGAN NEGARA STAN
Authors: Adhitama Satria , Joshua Steven
Published: July 2023

Politeknik Keuangan Negara STAN adalah salah satu Badan Layanan Umum di lingkungan Kementerian Keuangan yang menangani di bidang pendidikan. Badan Layanan Umum memiliki fleksibiltas dalam mengelola keuangannya sendiri termasuk dalam mengelola penerimaanya khususnya Penerimaan Negara Bukan Pajak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis realisasi Penerimaan Negara Bukan Pajak Badan Layananan Umum di lingkungan PKN STAN selama tahun 2019 s.d. 2021. Penelitian ini menggunakan paradigma konstruktivis dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Strategi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat PNBP BLU dari PKN STAN yang belum maksimal dalam pemungutannya. Hal ini disebabkan baik oleh faktor internal maupun eksternal. Untuk faktor internal, PKN STAN belum memiliki kemampuan untuk menyusun target pendapatan, sedangkan faktor eksternal adalah kondisi pandemi Covid-19 dan kebijakan Menteri Keuangan terkait penerimaan mahasiswa baru PKN STAN. Selain berdampak pada penerimaan mahasiswa baru, pandemi Covid-19 juga berpengaruh pada menurunnya pelatihan yang diselenggarakan PKN STAN bagi kementerian/lembaga lain termasuk pemerintah daerah. Selain itu pandemi Covid-19 mengakibatkan turunya penerimaan sewa gedung dan ruangan.
ANXIETY EFFECT ON STUDENTS AND PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY: A CASE STUDY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOKOTO CITY, NIGERIA
Authors: Miya Yusuf Yahaya , Dambam Sa’eed Abdullahi , Abdulkareem Jamil Hassan , Sarkingobir Yusuf , Yabo Aminu M.
Published: July 2023

The Sokoto state needs biology-based students for the making of many useful professionals that works in a diverse array of human lives. However, there is a report showing poor performance in the subject. Anxiety is an issue that may affect education; thus, this work aimed to assess the issue of anxiety among students of biology in secondary school, the related causes, and control. The study design applied was a survey (questionnaire) among 400 students in Sokoto and the data was managed using descriptive statistics. Sources revealed include: How often do you hear from your family while on campus had the greatest percentage with 40.0%, then by Lack taking in a well-balanced diet with 30.0 %, How often have you been following your time table had 20.0%, followed by Distractions or disturbances from a roommate on campus (7.5%), and the least was How often have you been angered because of things that were beyond your control on campus with 2.5%.  The effects of anxiety on academics include: Anxiety distracting from the lesson (40.0%), and reduces morale in academics (30.0%).  Anxiety prevents students from finishing their assignments (20.0%), and elicits absenteeism (10.0%). Anxiety management includes: Major ploy is enough time and participating in extracurricular activities. Guidance and counselling/discussions with friends are helpful. Thus, academic anxiety can be tamed for better learning. Education on anxiety, enough rest, staying focused, and exercise are needed to enhance students’ academic performance.
Strategy of The Women Empowerment Child Protection and Family Planning Agency (DP3AKB) In The Prevention and Reduction of Stunting in Simeulue Regency
Authors: Samliani Ayu , Handayani Sri Wahyu
Published: July 2023

Stunting is a nutritional problem faced by the world, especially poor countries and growing. Malnutrition status in pregnant women is a major factor cause children under five to experience stunting, Simeulue Regency there are 746 toddlers who malnutrition, 8 toddlers who experience malnutrition and there are 1162 toddlers who are stunted. The purpose of this study was to determine stunting prevention strategies conducted by DP3AKB in Simeulue Districh. This research is research qualitative case study approach using in-depth interviews as reference, observation and documentation. (1) provision of diverse, nutritious, balanced, and safe; (2) training/counseling and counseling on nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding, and MPASI; (3) social protection for increasing access of pregnant and lactating mothers and toddlers to health insurance; (4) provision of clean water, sanitation and other appropriateactivities village local needs.
En espera de la muerte (Un cuento de Euphrase Kezilahabi)
Authors: Kezilahabi Euphrase , Muaka Leonard Lisanza , Franco Toriz Germán
Published: July 2023

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Mártires indigentes, hermanas vírgenes y amos opresores: un caso de enredos evangélicos
Authors: Dube Saurabh , Bartra Ari
Published: July 2023

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Kali y sus contemporáneos: percepciones populares del tiempo en la India Oriental colonial
Authors: Banerjee-Dube Ishita , Bartra Ari
Published: July 2023

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La poesía clásica coreana Shijo: la gran armonía entre hombre y naturaleza
Authors: Hwang Tae-Jun
Published: July 2023

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Fredrickson, George M. The comparative Imagination. On the History of Racism, Nationalism, and Social Movements. Berkeley-Los Ángeles- Londres: University of California, 2000
Authors: Picallo Visconti Ximena
Published: July 2023

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Nuevas proyecciones en el Medio Oriente: el dilema entre táctica y estrategia en las relaciones Israel-Turquía y Arabia Saudita-Irán
Authors: Mesa Delmonte Luis
Published: July 2023

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Dinámicas en el África occidental. Sierra Leona y su impacto regional
Authors: Costero Garbarino María Cecilia
Published: July 2023

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Bales, Kevin. Disposable people: new slavery in the global economy. Berkeley; Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1999. 298 p.
Authors: Cabán Torres José Alberto
Published: July 2023

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Romila Thapar. Cultural pasts: Essays in early Indian history. Nueva Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2000, pp. 1156
Authors: Lorenzen David N
Published: July 2023

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Poder y cultura de la violencia. Editado por Susana B. C. Devalle. México: El Colegio de México, 2000
Authors: Conde Gilberto , Devalle Bustamante Susana B. C.
Published: July 2023

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Iniciativas y áreas de cooperación científico-tecnológica con Brasil: perspectivas desde el Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación de Argentina (2019-2022)
Authors: Paz López María
Published: July 2023

El trabajo se propone indagar y sistematizar las iniciativas de cooperación científico-tecnológica con Brasil presentes en el Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (MINCYT) argentino entre 2019 y 2022, prestando atención a las distintas áreas de colaboración.En un contexto marcado por divergencias en las medidas científico-tecnológicas tomadas por cada país, las tensiones en la relación bilateral,la irrupción de la pandemia de COVID-19 y la persistencia de tendencias históricas y estructurales en la cooperación científico-tecnológica regional, se dieron reuniones y acciones en distintas áreas: salud, biotecnología, nanotecnología, tecnología nuclear, tecnología espacial, oceanografía, astronomía y astrofísica e inteligencia artificial. En términos generales, con sus alcances y limitaciones, se observó un relanzamiento, ampliación y dinamización de iniciativas de cooperación bilateral pre-existentes; asimismo, a partir de la irrupción de la pandemia, se incorporaron ciertas iniciativas específicas.
Factors Affecting Immediate Use of Contraception among Women Hospitalised for Abortion in Two Public Hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Sebazungu Theodomir , Ruzindana Kenneth , Kitessa Doee , Magriples Urania
Published: July 2023

Background: The 2019-20 Rwanda demographic health survey revealed an overall use of modern contraceptives of 58% but participants were not likely to use family planning in the postpartum period. Three quarters of participants intended to use contraception only after they had resumed menses and not breastfeeding. This study intended to measure post-abortion contraception uptake and to evaluate factors affecting immediate post abortion contraception uptake among patients consulting two public hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda. Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional study of women admitted for abortion in 2 hospitals’ obstetric units in Kigali; the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) and Muhima District Hospital (MH) from November 2019 to April 2020. Admission registry was accessed daily to determine abortion admissions. After informed consent, participants underwent a standardised interview prior to their discharge from respective hospital. Results: There were 252 participants over 6 months; 88.5% were counselled for post-abortion contraception and 52% desired contraception prior to hospital discharge. Upon discharge, 70.2% of the study participants who wished immediate post abortion contraception received it before discharge and 29.8% had no contraception despite having expressed interest for immediate post abortion contraception. Being married and involving husband in choosing post-abortion contraception were significantly associated with use of post-abortion contraception. Conclusion: Post-abortion contraception uptake in 2 large public hospitals in Kigali remains low. Being married and involving husband in choosing post-abortion contraception are positive factors associated with post-abortion contraception uptake while choosing a permanent contraception is associated with not receiving any contraception at the time of discharge from hospital. There is a need to consider prescribing an alternative interim methods of contraception to women desiring permanent sterilisation.
High Seropositivity of Markers of Viral Infections among Women with Unfavorable Pregnancy Outcomes in Mwanza, Tanzania: The Urgent Need for Control Interventions
Authors: Mcdonald Ulimbakisye , Nyawale Helmut , Kajura Alphaxard , Mujuni Fridolin , Chibwe Elieza , Silago Vitus , Msemwa Betrand , Minja Caroline A , Daffa Zawadi , Karim Mahmud , Byasharila Evidence C. , Chongo Alda Ester , Mshana Stephen E. , Mirambo Mariam M.
Published: July 2023

Background: Viral infections such as Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), Rubella virus (RV) and Herpes simplex virus-2(HSV-2) are implicated in causing adverse pregnancy outcomes with limited data from Africa. Here we report the magnitude of these viruses among women with unfavorable pregnancy outcomes (WUP) in Mwanza, Tanzania. Methods: A cross sectional study involving 198 WUP was conducted between March and June 2019 in Mwanza. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect HCMV and RV IgM and IgG antibodies while immunochromatographic test was used to detect HSV-2 IgM and IgG antibodies. Data were analyzed by using STATA version13.0. Results: The median age of enrolled women was 28(IQR, 24-34) years. Of these 194(98%) were HCMV IgG seropositive while only 2(2.1%) were IgM seropositive. Out of 180 women tested for RV, 175(96.7%) were IgG seropositive while only 1(1.2%) was RV IgM seropositive. Regarding HSV2; out of the 146 women tested, 21(14.4%) were seropositive for HSV2 IgG, and only 3(2.1%) were HSV-2 IgM seropositive. Having primary education (p=.046) and being married (p=.035) were significantly associated with HSV-2 IgG seropositivity. Conclusion: A substantial proportion of WUP have markers of viral infections for potential pathogens that might be associated with unfavorable pregnancy outcomes necessitating further studies to establish causal effect relationship.
Knowledge and Practice regarding Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Office Workers in Mwanza City, Tanzania
Authors: Dika Haruna , Deogratias Magdalena , Byamungu Daniel , Marwa Karol , Kapesa Anthony , Mwita Stanley
Published: July 2023

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) mostly occurs in adults when the body becomes resistant to insulin. Genetic predisposition, age, an unhealthy diet, and a sedentary lifestyle are key factors leading to T2DM. Office workers are one of the populations at greatest risk of developing T2DM. This study assessed the level of knowledge and risk factors for T2DM among office workers in Mwanza City, Tanzania. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 309 office workers in public and private institutions in Mwanza City. A structured, pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect information from the participants. The coded data were analyzed using STATA Version 14. The associations between various risk factors for T2DM and knowledge on T2DM were determined using Chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests. Results: The level of knowledge was poor in 41.1%, moderate in 31.1%, and good in 27.8% of the study participants. Family history of T2DM showed a significant association with knowledge score (P=.001). Only 63 (20.4%) of respondents reported eating a healthy diet. Among the study participants, 154 (49.8%) had poor diabetes prevention practices, 82 (26.5%) had moderate practices, and 73 (23.7%) had good practices. Conclusion: The majority of the office workers who participated in this study had limited knowledge regarding risk factors for T2DM and poor practices concerning the prevention of the disease. In order to reduce the burden of T2DM, there is a need for lifestyle modification, provision of education, and raising awareness about the risk factors of T2DM among office workers in Mwanza City.
Monitoring the effect of perioperative nutritional care on body composition and functional status in patients with carcinoma of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system and pancreas
Authors: Gyergyek Andrej , Rotovnik Kozjek Nada , Klen Jasna
Published: July 2023

Background

The significance of nutritional care in the management of cancer, particularly in the surgical treatment of abdominal cancer, is increasingly acknowledged. Body composition analysis, such as the Bioelectric impedance assay (BIA), and functional tests, e.g., handgrip strength, are used when assessing nutritional status alongside general and nutritional history, clinical examination, and laboratory tests. The primary approach in nutritional care is individually adjusted nutritional counselling and the use of medical nutrition, especially oral nutritional supplements. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of perioperative nutritional care on body composition and functional status in patients with carcinoma of the gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary system, and pancreas.

Patients and methods

47 patients were included, 27 received preoperative and postoperative nutritional counselling and oral nutritional supplements (Group 1), while 20, due to surgical or organisational reasons, received nutritional care only postoperatively (Group 2). The effect of nutritional therapy was measured with bioimpedance body composition and handgrip measurements.

Results

Group 2 had a higher average Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS) 2002 score upon enrolment (3 vs. 2 points); however, there was no difference when malnutrition was assessed using Global Leadership in Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria. There was a relative increase in lean body mass and fat-free mass index (FFMI) 7 days after surgery in group 1 (+4,2% vs. −2,1% in group 2). There was no difference in handgrip strength.

Conclusions

Our results indicate that combined preoperative and postoperative nutritional care is superior to only postoperative nutritional care. It seems to prevent statistically significant lean mass loss 7 days after surgery but not after 14 days or 4 weeks.
Глава 15. ОПИСАНИЕ ПЕРИФИТОННЫХ АЛЬГОСООБЩЕСТВ УСТЬЕВОЙ ЗОНЫ БЕЗЫМЯННОГО РУЧЬЯ, ПРОТЕКАЮЩЕГО ПО ПОЛИГОНУ ТВЕРДЫХ БЫТОВЫХ ОТХОДОВ (г. ВЛАДИВОСТОК)
Authors: Никулина Т.В. , Невельская В.П. , Чебан Д.С.
Published: July 2023

Получены данные о составе альгофлоры ручья, протекающего по территории городского полигона твердых бытовых отходов. Флора водорослей и цианобактерий представлена 82 видами (85 таксонами внутривидового ранга) из отделов: Cyanobacteria, Heterokontophyta, Euglenozoa, Bacillariophyta, Chlorophyta. К числу доминантов и субдоминантов отнесены 7 видов: Phormidium uncinatum, Chlorococcum aff. infusionum, Nitzschia umbonata, Gomphonema sarcophagus, Sellaphora nigri, Nitzschia palea и Craticula accomoda. Впервые для альгофлоры российского Дальнего Востока указан вид диатомовых водорослей Craticula accomoda (Hustedt) Mann. При проведении эколого-географического анализа выявлено, что в альгофлоре преобладают бентосные, индифферентные к солености, алкалифильные, индифферентные к изменениям активной реакции среды и космополитные цианобактерии и водоросли. Показателями степени сапробности воды являются 79 видов и разновидностей водорослей (75,3% от общего числа выявленных таксонов); из них наиболее значительными являются две группы – олигосапробионты и бетамезосапробионты. Ключевые слова: юг Дальнего Востока; городской водоток; альгофлора; сообщества перифитона; диатомовые водоросли.
Глава 23. МАГНИТНЫЙ СОРБЕНТ НА ОСНОВЕ ЦЕОЛИТА СТРУКТУРЫ НОЗЕАНА ДЛЯ ОЧИСТКИ ВОДНЫХ СРЕД ОТ РАДИОНУКЛИДОВ ЦЕЗИЯ И СТРОНЦИЯ
Authors: Папынов Е.К. , Шичалин О.О. , Драньков А.Н. , Майоров В.Ю. , Печников В.С. , Иванец А.И. , Буравлев И.Ю. , Огнев А.В.
Published: July 2023

Представлены результаты исследования по разработке способа получения наноструктурированного магнитного композита на основе цеолита структуры нозеана с высокими адсорбционными характеристиками по отношению к ионам цезия и стронция. Оптимальные условия гидротермального синтеза были установлены на основании данных РФА, РЭМ, ЭДС, магнитометрии и экспериментальных данных по адсорбции в статических условиях. Показана роль химического состава, текстурных характеристик и морфологии поверхности. На основе моделирования изотермы адсорбции предложен монослойный ионообменный механизм. Наибольшая адсорбционная способность по Ленгмюру, составляющая 229,6 и 105,1 мг/г по отношению к ионам цезия и стронция, была достигнута для композита, полученного при гидротермальной обработке 90°C. Показано, что магнитные характеристики цеолитных композитов позволяют отделить отработанные адсорбенты с помощью магнитной сепарации. Ключевые слова: цеолит; магнитный композит; гидротермальный синтез; очистка воды; радионуклиды.
Глава 26. ОПЫТ НАУЧНОГО СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВА МЕЖДУНАРОДНОГО ИНСТИТУТА ОКРУЖАЮЩЕЙ СРЕДЫ И ТУРИЗМА (ВЛАДИВОСТОКСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ) С АКАДЕМИЧЕСКИМИ ИНСТИТУТАМИ ДВО РАН В СФЕРЕ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ И ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЙ ПОДГОТОВКИ СТУДЕНТОВ
Authors: Гомилевская Г.А. , Вшивков Т.С.
Published: July 2023

Рассматриваются вопросы интеграции экологического образования в современном вузе на примере Международного института окружающей среды и туризма Владивостокского государственного университета (МИОСТ ВВГУ). Экология как мировоззренческая наука является основой для воспитания нового поколения молодежи, и вузы должны включаться в процесс такого воспитания на самых ранних этапах. Особенное внимание должно уделяться объединению эколого-образовательной деятельности вузов с академической и отраслевой наукой, развитию практико-интегрированной системы обучения. Ключевые слова: экологическое образование; научное сотрудничество; интеграция.
Mechanisms of neurovascular coupling
Authors: Chervaev A. A. , Butskih M. G. , Galagudza M. M.
Published: July 2023

The brain is characterized by a well-developed vascular network and consumes a significant proportion of cardiac output relative to its mass. Normally, the metabolic needs of the brain significantly depend on the intensity of the functioning of its various departments, which requires constant regulation of the level of local blood flow. On the other hand, the state of systemic hemodynamics can have a significant impact on organ blood flow. Moreover, the importance of accurate and prompt regulation of cerebral blood flow is determined by the lack of energy reserves or substrates for its autonomous production in the nervous tissue and the huge role of the central nervous system in ensuring all physiological processes. In this regard, the organ cerebral blood flow has complex physiological mechanisms of regulation, which are implemented at various levels. At the same time, myogenic reactions are isolated, which occur when the degree of stretching of the smooth muscle cells of the vascular wall changes under the influence of pressure in the lumen of the vessel, as well as under the influence of local humoral effects, including those exerted by metabolites, on vascular tone at the level of the neurovascular unit. This review considers in detail the role of the neurovascular unit in the regulation of cerebral blood flow and the provision of the so-called neurovascular conjugation – a flexible dynamic correspondence between the level of local neuronal activity and the delivery of oxygen and nutrients. The mechanisms and essential importance of neurovascular coupling in the regulation of local cerebral blood flow, which ensures the development of functional hyperemia, as well as the performance several other functions, such as the delivery and removal of metabolites, temperature regulation, and the formation of cerebrospinal fluid, are demonstrated.
Zieloni wobec ponownego zjednoczenia Niemiec
Authors: Mikulska Agnieszka
Published: July 2023

The period of German reunification was a very turbulent time for the Green Party. Plagued by internal conflicts and wrong decisions made during the campaign, it seemed to have come to a standstill, letting its competitors overtake it. Why did the Greens fail to take advantage of the period of German reunification, and why did the party’s East German roots have such a huge impact on its subsequent actions in the political arena? The internal war over the ideology that should guide the party in the future and the clarification of the concepts that defined the Green Party’s identity coincided with the most difficult election campaign since the party was founded. The following article touches on intra-party conflicts, the evolution of the Greens’ demands, the ifluence of key figures in shaping party strategy during the period of German reunification and relations between party branches on both sides of the Berlin Wall. It also discusses the situation of the Green Party in East Germany and West Germany before and just after reunification (i.e. after the first Bundestag elections after reunification).
The Impact of Urban Home Gardens on The Mental Well-Being of Women in The Greater Jakarta Area
Authors: Benanda Yasminingrat R Anantama , Sulistyantara Bambang , Nasrullah Nizar
Published: July 2023

Promoting positive mental health is of utmost importance, especially in today's urban context, as recognized by the World Health Organization. However, the scarcity of green spaces in urban areas presents challenges for fostering a connection with nature. To address this gap, this study investigates the distinctive contribution of urban home gardens to the mental well-being of women in the Greater Jakarta Area. Through an online survey, participant backgrounds and mental well-being were assessed using the WEMWBS scale. Validity and reliability were established using Pearson's product-moment correlation and Cronbach's alpha, respectively. The study unravels several influential factors, including garden interaction (visit frequency and duration) and size. Crucially, it advances the literature by shedding light on the original contribution of urban home gardens to mental well-being. Notably, women who visit their urban home garden more than seven times a week and spend over two hours per day in their garden report the highest levels of mental well-being. These findings highlight the unique role of urban home gardens in promoting mental well-being among urban women. Consequently, they hold implications for policymakers and practitioners aiming to enhance mental well-being and foster access to green spaces in urban areas.
THE EFFECT OF MULTILITERATIVE LEARNING MODELS ON UNDERSTANDING READING SKILLS IN INDONESIA LANGUAGE CONTENT
Authors: Hermawati Eli , Fitriyani Yani , Khotimah Anisa Tiara
Published: July 2023

Bahasa Indonesia merupakan salah satu mata pelajaran yang wajib dikuasi oleh peserta didik. Bahasa memiliki empat keterampilan, salah satunya keterampilan membaca, membaca dapat menambah informasi sebagai pengetahuan. Namun, pada kenyataannya di lapangan keterampilan membaca pemahaman siswa pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia masih rendah terutama dalam memahami kalimat serta isi dari sebuah teks, selain itu juga model pembelajaran yang kurang bervariasi, sehingga hasil belajar peserta didik masih dibawah nilai KKM. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh penggunaan model pembelajaran multiliterasi terhadap keterampilan membaca pemahaman peserta didik kelas V SD Negeri Cirea. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah eksperimen dengan metode Pre-eksperimen, dengan desain One-Group-Pretest-Posttest. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V berjumlah 26 siswa. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah instrumen tes berupa soal pilihan ganda sebanyak 20 soal pretest dan 20 soal posttest. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji normalitas, uji hipotesis (uji t) dan menggunakan perhitungan N-Gain yaitu uji N-Gain. Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan terdapat pengaruh penggunaan model multiliterasi terhadap keterampilan membaca pemahaman peserta didik kelas V. Keterampilan membaca pemahaman peserta didik sebelum dan setelah diberi perlakuan terdapat peningkatan dengan kategori tinggi. Maka dari itu pada penelitian ini yakni model pembelajaran multiliterasi lebih efektif digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran khususnya pada proses membaca sebuah teks
Mass casualty incident response: Assessment of the level of preparedness among hospital pharmacists
Authors: Eze Uchenna I.H. , Adebisi Omolara F. , Uwaezuoke Onyinye J. , Saka Sule A. , Femi-oyewo Mbang N. , Ogbonna Brian O. , Lawal Samuel A. , Eze Adaeze G.
Published: July 2023

Objectives:

Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) and outcomes depend on the resources of the admitting institutions and their preparedness, respectively. We assessed the preparedness of hospital pharmacists for MCIs.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 132 pharmacists working in hospitals in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria, over 1 month, using a 26-item self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, version 21). A Chi-square test was used for further analysis. P <0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:

The response rate was 79.5% (105/132). Most respondents were 26–30 years, 31.4%, had been practicing for <10 years, 44.8%, and were female, 59.0%. Overall, 42.9% of the respondents had >400 beds, 66 (62.9%), and 48 (45.7%) had general and pharmacy-specific disaster preparedness plans, respectively. Respondents agreed that the hospital committee consensus determined medications to be stocked, 64 (60.9%) and that disaster plans were mainly for natural disasters, 73 (35.4%). Only 7 (6.6%) respondents practiced mock disaster preparedness. There was a significant association between respondents’ year of practice and response on including disaster events in the institutional plan (χ2 = 95.637, df. = 72, P = 0.033). Most respondents, 95 (90.0%), were positive (mean ± SD: 4.42 ± 0.875) about the need for analgesics during disaster events.

Conclusion:

Preparation for disaster preparedness was suboptimal based on the number of beds, pharmacy-specific disaster preparedness plan, and practice for mock disasters. This calls for immediate awareness to address these shortfalls through orientation, training, and retraining on preparedness for MCIs.
Effectiveness and limitation of the performance prediction of perovskite solar cells by process informatics
Authors: Fukasawa Ryo , Asahi Toru , Taniguchi Takuya
Published: July 2023

Perovskite solar cells have garnered significant interest owing to their low fabrication costs and comparatively high power conversion efficiency (PCE). The performance of these cells is influenced not solely by material composition but also by experimental processes, rendering PCE prediction a challenging endeavor. It is also crucial to quantitatively assess the impact of process conditions on performance. In this work, we developed machine learning regression incorporating process information derived from an open-access perovskite database. Our analysis showed that the split of process information influenced the prediction accuracy and clarified the relative contribution of each process condition. The limitation of performance prediction was also prone to data degeneracy. The insights gained from this work may facilitate the data-driven design of innovative perovskite solar cells.
Practical Synthesis and Functionalization of Thiophosphonium Salts: A Divergent Approach to Access Thioether, Thioester, and Dithioe-ster Derivatives
Authors: Hazra Gurupada , Masarwa Ahmad
Published: July 2023

Herein, we report a straightforward method for efficiently obtaining a diverse range of thiophosphonium salts. This method involves the direct coupling of commercially available thiols and aldehydes with Ph3P and TfOH. The setup is simple and carried out in a metal-free manner. The synthetic utility of these salts is demonstrated through various examples of C–+P bond functionalizations, enabling the synthesis of thioether, deuterated-thioether, thioester, and dithioester derivatives. These products, which serve as valuable building blocks, are obtained in high yields.
Structural and Electrochemical Evolution of Alloy Interfacial Layers in Anode-Free Solid-State Batteries
Authors: Sandoval Stephanie , Lewis John , Vishnugopi Bairav , Nelson Douglas , Schneider Matthew , Cortes Francisco , Matthews Christopher , Watt John , Tian Mengkun , Shevchenko Pavel , Mukherjee Partha , McDowell Matthew
Published: July 2023

“Anode-free” solid-state batteries feature high energy density since there is no anode active material upon assembly. While beneficial effects of interfacial layers at the anode-solid electrolyte interface have previously been demonstrated, the mechanisms through which they influence lithium plating/stripping are unclear. Here, we reveal the evolution of 100-nm silver and gold interfacial layers during anode-free lithium plating/stripping using electrochemical methods, electron microscopy, synchrotron micro x-ray computed tomography, and modeling. The alloy layers significantly improve Coulombic efficiency and resistance to short circuiting, even though the alloys form solute regions or particulates that detach from the current collector as lithium grows. In-situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy shows that the alloy layers return to the interface and mitigate contact loss at the end of stripping, avoiding a critical vulnerability of anode-free cells. The enhanced contact retention is driven by uniform Li thickness that promotes spatially uniform stripping, as well as local alloy delithiation in response to current concentrations to homogenize current and diminish voiding.
A semi-automated, high-throughput approach for the synthesis and identification of highly photo-cytotoxic iridium complexes
Authors: Vilar Ramon , Kench Timothy , Rahardjo Arielle , Bellamkonda Adinarayana , Maher Thomas E. , Storch Marko
Published: July 2023

The discovery of new compounds with pharmacological properties is usually a lengthy, laborious and expensive process. Thus, there is increasing interest in developing workflows that allow for the rapid synthesis and evaluation of libraries of compounds with the aim of identifying leads for further drug development. Herein we report on such a workflow for the synthesis and evaluation of libraries of over 80 iridium(III) complexes as phototoxic agents against cancer cells. We demonstrate that it is possible to complete the whole semiautomated workflow within 72 hours, allowing for rapid library iteration. This includes all steps from the synthesis of a library of new complexes and their characterisation, to determining their cellular uptake, localisation and phototoxicity. We demonstrate the power of this rapid synthesise-and-test cycle by identifying highly active complexes which are well-tolerated in the dark but display phototoxicity at very low nM concentrations against cancer cells.
BİYOUYUMLU MALZEMELERİN ÜRETİMİ İÇİN 4D EKLEMELİ İMALAT CİHAZI TASARIMI VE ÜRETİMİ
Authors: KARTAL Yunus , DOĞAN Deniz , DAŞ Memik Taylan , METİN Ayşegül Ülkü
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı biyouyumlu malzemelerin üretimi için alışılagelmiş kartezyen eksenlerinin haricinde tablada bulunan ve ekseni etrafında dönen dördüncü eksene sahip dört boyutlu (4D) eklemeli imalat cihazı tasarımı ve üretimidir. Bu kapsamda çeşitli mekanik ve elektronik aksesuar veya bileşenlerin teorik ve teknik detayları verilmektedir. Çalışma kapsamındaki dört boyutlu yazıcı üretilen malzemelerin özelliklerinin atmosfer koşullarından etkilenmesini engellemek amacıyla izole bir ortamda çalışmaktadır. Tasarımı ve üretimi gerçekleştirilen cihazda ultraviyole ışın altında poli(2-hidroksietil metakrilat) üretilmiş ve mekanik özellikleri incelenmiştir.
O književnoj životinji u Kanižlićevoj Svetoj Rožaliji
Authors: Šundalić Zlata , Ćurak Silvija , Blažević Krezić Vera
Published: July 2023

U ovome radu predmetom je proučavanja književna životinja u poemi Sveta Rožalija požeškoga isusovca Antuna Kanižlića (Požega, 1699 – Požega, 1777). U kontekstu hrvatskih baroknih religioznih poema (Ivan Gundulić, Suze sina razmetnoga; Ivan Bunić Vučić, Mandalijena pokornica; Ignjat Đurđević, Uzdasi Mandalijene pokornice) Kanižlićeva se pored već uočenih razlika (u odnosu na: motive i teme, strukturu, metar, molitvu kao sekundarni žanr) izdvaja i u odnosu na opisani životinjski svijet. Zastupljenost životinjskih vrsta u navedenim poemama nije ujednačena: najmanja je u Bunićevoj Mandalijeni pokornici (10), ujednačena u Uzdasima Mandalijene pokornice (21) i u Suzama sina razmetnoga (22), a najbrojnija u Svetoj Rožaliji (61). Istraživanje carstva Animalia u Rožaliji pokazalo je da je fauna najbrojnija u prvome dijelu, za trećinu manja u drugome i trećemu dijelu, dok je u četvrtome dijelu svedena na samo jednu trećinu prvoga dijela. Bogatiji životinjski svijet i to, uglavnom, u svojim primarnim značenjima (npr. ptice) javlja se u onim pjevanjima u kojima dominira rokokoovsko „vanjsko oko“ (prvo i drugo pjevanje, a posebice oni dijelovi u kojima je opisana Rožalijina ponesenost ljepotom prirode, njezinim zvukovima i pokretima). Prema kraju poeme barokno „unutarnje oko“ sve je manje otvoreno prema životinjskome svijetu, a različita lirska i moralna simbolika koja proizlazi iz figurativnih podudarnosti s određenim moralnim i teološkim poimanjima sve češća.
An Ecofeminist Reading of Fleur and Lulu in Louise Erdrich’s Novel Tracks
Authors: Markasović Valentina
Published: July 2023

Tracks by Louise Erdrich is a novel dealing with the struggles of Native Americansat the beginning of the twentieth century, but within that broader frame—it alsospeaks out about the connection between the colonial oppression of nature and thesubjugation of women. Although some ecocritical and ecofeminist readings of thenovel, especially relating to Fleur Pillager, are available, not much has been writtenon the character of Lulu Nanapush as presented in Tracks. Therefore, this articleanalyses Fleur Pillager and Lulu Nanapush to discover how the tenets of ecofeminismare implemented in the novel. The research relies on the theories of differentecofeminist and postcolonial authors. After establishing the colonial background ofconjoined oppression of women and nature, the article focuses on how Fleur embodiesand protects nature, while Lulu begins to lose her connection to nature dueto her colonial background. Thus, strategic essentialism of the kind could be understoodas having been implemented with the aim of underlining the exploitation ofNative American women by settler colonizers, as well as the eradication of nature.